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Ethan Kross shares simple, science-backed tools for managing your emotions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) When avoidance is actually helpful  2) Effortless strategies for quickly shifting your mood  3) The emotional regulation framework used by the Navy SEALs  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1050 for clickable versio

What if your anxiety isn’t fear, and your trauma might not be real? Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals how your brain creates emotional illusions. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Professor of Psychology and among the top 0.1% of most cited scientists for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is als

In today’s Part 2 episode, award-winning author Daniel Pink joins Ryan to explore how fear of regret, awkwardness, and failure hold us back—and how embracing a 'shots on goal' mindset can be life-changing. Dan opens up about how he reframed a personal regret to shape his future choices, while Ryan shares what he sees a

We all experience regret, but what if we could turn it into an advantage? Best-selling author Daniel Pink joins Ryan to reveal how regret isn’t just a painful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for growth, better decision-making, and a more fulfilling life. They talk about the challenge of juggling work and family, the surpr

Do you feel selfish, anxious, or even guilty just for saying “no”? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. In this eye-opening conversation, Kwame sits down with psychologist, author, and TED speaker Guy Winch to unpack the deep psychological roots behind our fear of rejection, the guilt of boundary-setting, and th

Can you make someone like you in seconds? Vanessa Van Edwards returns with the science-backed secrets of dating and likeability - tested in real-life dating scenarios for the very first time.  Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, a platform that gives people skills to improve communication and lea