#1 EQ Expert: "How to STOP Overthinking & Attracting TOXIC People In Your Life!"

#1 EQ Expert: "How to STOP Overthinking & Attracting TOXIC People In Your Life!"

Author: Sean Kim June 4, 2025 Duration: 1:13:40

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Yale Child Study Center. He is the author of the bestselling book Permission to Feel. His research focuses on how emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. Marc also developed RULER, a widely used program for teaching emotional intelligence in schools.


In our conversation we discuss:

(00:00) - Definition of emotional intelligence

(01:26) - IQ vs. EQ

(04:54) - Quantifying EQ

(11:30) - 5 key benefits of emotional intelligence

(22:28) - EQ is malleable and learnable

(32:01) - The role of ‘Uncle Marvin’

(38:14) - Suppression vs. regulation

(43:25) - Consequences of suppressing your emotions

(47:46) - You can be the Uncle Marvin

(56:59) - Understanding emotions

(01:01:32) - Dealing with imposter syndrome

(01:05:23) - AI and emotional support

(01:11:00) - Final takeaways


Learn more about Dr. BrackettWebsite - https://marcbrackett.com/

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Brackett

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marc.brackett/?hl=en

App - https://howwefeel.org/

New Book - https://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Feeling-Your-Emotions-Create/dp/1250329590


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Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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