Dr. Ethan Kross is a renowned psychologist, bestselling author, and expert on controlling the conscious mind. We discuss his innovative approach to mental fitness using psychological jujitsu, the purpose of negative emotions, and how to master your inner dialogue. READ MORE👉🏾 (link) ✌🏼🌱- Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products👉https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 Emotional Complexity of Humans 00:03:53 Understanding Emotional Tools 00:04:26 The Functionality of Emotions 00:09:54 Self-Acceptance and Negative Emotions 00:13:36 Understanding Negative Emotions 00:14:32 Reframing Experiences and Intrusive Thoughts 00:17:32 Agency Over Thoughts 00:18:47 Philosophical Questions 00:20:53 Automatic vs. Controlled Responses 00:22:05 Teenage Emotional Control 00:23:43 Emotional Triggers 00:24:15 Tools for Emotion Regulation 00:29:55 Ad Break 00:31:33 Sensation as a Tool 00:33:31 Music and Emotion Regulation 00:37:16 Awareness of Sensory Influence 00:39:43 Worry and Its Impact 00:40:55 Experimenting with Emotions 00:42:07 Problem-Solving and Uncertainty 00:44:18 Emotional Responses and History 00:46:38 The Nature of Negative Emotions 00:47:43 Physical Pain as a Metaphor 00:48:03 Healthy Relationships with Emotions 00:49:28 Coping with Anxiety 00:50:32 Effective Emotional Conversations 00:53:05 Cultural Shifts in Emotional Processing 00:54:50 Flexibility in Emotional Responses 00:55:50 Grandparents' Coping Mechanism 00:58:42 Consequences of Chronic Avoidance 00:59:35 Using Avoidance as a Tool 01:01:54 Combining Coping Strategies 01:03:07 Ad Break 01:04:48 Understanding Emotional Processing 01:05:55 Diverse Pathways to Wellness 01:06:35 Judgment and Emotional Solutions 01:07:39 Responsibility for Emotions 01:09:33 Triggers vs. Trajectories 01:10:48 Historical Context of Emotions 01:12:56 Mindfulness vs. Emotional Agency 01:13:59 Personal History with Meditation 01:15:17 Mindfulness as One Tool 01:16:35 Perspective Shifters 01:17:56 The Challenge of Perspective Shifts 01:18:46 Psychological Jujitsu 01:20:58 Mental Time Travel 01:23:58 Temporal Distancing 01:26:19 Perspective from the Past 01:27:17 Humility in Emotional Challenges 01:28:53 Broadening perspective through emotions 01:29:59 Science of awe and shrinking the self 01:32:21 Cultural influences on emotion regulation 01:33:18 Addressing root causes of negative emotions 01:34:04 Tools for emotional resilience 01:36:01 Avoidance and emotional dysfunction 01:38:59 Transforming the inner monologue 01:42:51 Alter egos and distancing techniques 01:44:28 Jill Bolte Taylor's experience with silence 01:47:22 Inner Voice and Meaning 01:48:23 The impact of the inner monologue 01:49:09 Tools for Positive Self-Talk 01:51:51 Nature's Restorative Effects 01:52:54 Distance and Perspective 01:54:55 Universal View in Communication 02:00:31 The Power of Rituals 02:01:43 No One-Size-Fits-All Solutions 02:04:24 Complex Dynamics of Emotion Regulation 02:06:04 Ultimate Human Trial Concept 02:09:49 Importance of Emotional Well-Being 02:11:51 Gains in Health and Wellbeing 02:12:59 Communication of Emotional Insights 02:14:34 Closing Remarks CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast