Why You Can’t Feel Anything Anymore - Dr Marc Brackett – Podcast Recap

This podcast recap is from a discussion titled "Mastering Emotional Regulation and Intelligence" featuring Dr. Marc Brackett who outlines the critical need for "emotion education" in society, noting that most adults lack the vocabulary to name even a few emotions. The conversation establishes that emotional intelligence is the skill of using feelings wisely to achieve goals and introduces the RULER model (recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions) as a framework for mastery. A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the distinction between various emotions like anger, disappointment, anxiety, stress, and pressure, emphasizing that precise labeling is essential to effective emotion regulation. The expert champions emotional regulation, even suggesting it be redefined as the "new definition of success," and discusses common pitfalls like suppression and avoidance, while offering practical strategies and insights, particularly for men who often face social pressures regarding emotional expression.