#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health | Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson interviews Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett about the nature of emotions, the role of the brain in interpreting sensory signals, and how our past experiences shape our present perceptions. They discuss the variability of emotional experiences, the brain's predictive processing, and the relational nature of reality. The conversation explores the impact of language and concepts on emotional richness, the influence of metabolic states on our experiences, and the modern world's contribution to anxiety. Dr. Barrett offers insights on managing stress, rebuilding resilience, and taking responsibility for our emotional well-being, emphasizing the importance of context and engaging in immersive activities to shift automatic predictions.

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Part 1: Emotional Experience and Perception

Part 2: Memory, Pain, and Anxiety

Part 3: Recovery and Responsibility

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#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health

Modern Wisdom

Part 1: Emotional Experience and Perception

The Variability of Emotional Experience and the Role of Concepts

Meaning-Making and the Relational Nature of Reality

Subjectivity in Perception and the Importance of Understanding Brain Function

The Unity of Self and the Practice of Hope

Part 2: Memory, Pain, and Anxiety

Revisiting the Past vs. Investing in the Present and the Persistence of Old Meanings

Myelin Sheaths, Memory Consolidation, and the Elusive Nature of Pain

Understanding and Managing Anxiety

The Modern World as a Perfect Environment for Bankrupting the Nervous System

The Impact of Toxic Relationships and Chronic Stress on Health

Part 3: Recovery and Responsibility

Rebuilding Function After Prolonged Stress and the Limits of Rewiring

#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health

Modern Wisdom

Part 1: Emotional Experience and Perception

00:00The Variability of Emotional Experience and the Role of Concepts

The Variability of Emotional Experience and the Role of Concepts

05:21Meaning-Making and the Relational Nature of Reality

Meaning-Making and the Relational Nature of Reality

14:25Subjectivity in Perception and the Importance of Understanding Brain Function

Subjectivity in Perception and the Importance of Understanding Brain Function

23:15The Unity of Self and the Practice of Hope

The Unity of Self and the Practice of Hope

Part 2: Memory, Pain, and Anxiety

30:21Revisiting the Past vs. Investing in the Present and the Persistence of Old Meanings

Revisiting the Past vs. Investing in the Present and the Persistence of Old Meanings

39:13Myelin Sheaths, Memory Consolidation, and the Elusive Nature of Pain

Myelin Sheaths, Memory Consolidation, and the Elusive Nature of Pain

47:52Understanding and Managing Anxiety

Understanding and Managing Anxiety

56:00The Modern World as a Perfect Environment for Bankrupting the Nervous System

The Modern World as a Perfect Environment for Bankrupting the Nervous System

1:05:56The Impact of Toxic Relationships and Chronic Stress on Health

The Impact of Toxic Relationships and Chronic Stress on Health

Part 3: Recovery and Responsibility

1:17:24Rebuilding Function After Prolonged Stress and the Limits of Rewiring

Rebuilding Function After Prolonged Stress and the Limits of Rewiring