Helen Russell
Helen Russell
Season 3 #6 Nathaniel Herr
Season 3 #6 Nathaniel Herr
Season 3 #6 Nathaniel Herr
Wednesday 20th October 2021
Helen Russell and Nathaniel Herr discuss why embracing sadness and other negative emotions can lead to a happier life in 'How To Be Sad'.
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Get the buttons here!Embrace Sadness: Nathaniel Herr on Emotional Regulation for a Happier Life
Only by embracing our sadness and other negative emotions can we ultimately get happier and lead more fulfilled lives.
Ever wondered why we tend to push sadness away? In this thought-provoking episode of 'How To Be Sad', Helen Russell chats with Nathaniel Herr, a Professor of Psychology at American University and an expert in emotional regulation. Nathaniel dives into why it's crucial to experience, label, and express our emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, to lead more fulfilled lives. He argues that society's tendency to avoid sadness actually makes us worse off in the long run.
Helen and Nathaniel explore a range of topics, from how Baby Boomers changed our views on emotions to what the Pixar film 'Inside Out' got right—and wrong—about feelings. They also touch on the gendering of emotions like sorrow and anger and how the global pandemic has impacted our emotional well-being. Nathaniel emphasizes the importance of acknowledging all our emotions, not just the positive ones, and offers practical advice on how to get better at emotional regulation.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand their feelings better and find a path to genuine happiness.