Ep 9 When Your Brain Spills Its Coffee: Understanding Your Emotions

01/09/2025 7 min
Ep 9 When Your Brain Spills Its Coffee: Understanding Your Emotions

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of "Tethered in Whole," host Matt Weld delves into the science of emotions and their impact on teachers. Drawing insights from Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's book, "How Emotions Are Made," and psychologist Susan David's concept of emotional agility, Matt explores how our brains predict and react to emotional stimuli. Discover strategies to harness curiosity over anger and learn to read emotions as valuable data. Join us for a journey into emotional literacy and its role in fostering resilience and understanding in the classroom. Share this episode with fellow educators seeking a science-backed perspective on emotions.