MARGARET CULLEN Upgrade Your Emotional Intelligence

MARGARET CULLEN Upgrade Your Emotional Intelligence

Author: Tara Garrison April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:01:46

Margaret Cullen is a licensed psychotherapist and a pioneer in bringing contemplative practices into mainstream settings. She was one of the first ten people to be certified as an MBSR instructor and has taught around the world.

As a therapist, she facilitated psycho-social support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years. She is the author of Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity.

In this episode, Tara and psychotherapist Margaret Cullen unpack equanimity, emotional intelligence, and how to fully feel your emotions without getting hijacked by reactivity, toxic positivity, or social media outrage.

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Intro
01:29 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoe ad
03:14 – Redefining equanimity
05:58 – It's okay to feel "negative" emotions
09:58 – Feeling emotions fully vs fixing them
14:20 – Social media outrage, algorithms, and your nervous system
20:12 – Breaking the outrage trance and finding refuge
26:03 – Reality, uncertainty, and resting in what is
31:19 – Refuge, faith, and trusting in difficult times
32:01 – Anger, self-judgment, and letting emotions move through
59:00 – Where to find Margaret

 

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Tara Garrison hosts Inside Out Health, a conversation that starts from the premise that lasting well-being isn't found in a quick fix, but through a more nuanced exploration of our own biology and mindset. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice, weaving together perspectives from biohacking, intelligent nutrition, purposeful training, and genuine self-development. Each episode is a deep dive with specialists and practitioners, all aimed at untangling the complex connections between physical resilience and mental clarity. You'll hear practical, often unconventional strategies for tuning into your body's signals and building sustainable habits. The dialogue is grounded in the idea that the capacity for a healthier, more vibrant life is an internal discovery process. For anyone curious about moving past generic health trends to understand the personalized mechanics of their own potential, this series offers a thoughtful and investigative space. Tune in to Inside Out Health for a nuanced journey toward what the next level of human health can actually feel like, from the inside out.
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