Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Ethan Kross on How to Make Your Emotions Work for You | EP 568
Tue, 4 Feb 2025
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes back Dr. Ethan Kross, a leading expert on emotions and self-regulation, to discuss his latest book, SHIFT. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding and managing our emotions, emphasizing that emotions should not be suppressed but rather harnessed as powerful tools for personal growth and resilience.The episode explores various strategies for managing emotions, including the concept of "shifters"—sensory experiences that can alter our emotional states. Dr. Kross emphasizes the role of music, scents, and touch in modulating feelings, sharing a personal anecdote about using music to uplift his daughter’s mood before a soccer game.Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/ethan-kross-on-how-to-make-emotions-work-for-you/Sponsors:Rosetta Stone: Unlock 25 languages for life at “ROSETTASTONE.com/passionstruck.”Prolon: Reset your health with 15% off at “ProlonLife.com/passionstruck.”Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit.Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION.In this episode, you will learn:Emotions as Tools: Emotions should not be viewed as obstacles but rather as tools that can help us navigate life. Understanding and managing our emotions can lead to resilience, connection, and fulfillment.The Importance of Avoidance: Strategic avoidance of emotional triggers can be beneficial. Sometimes stepping away from a situation allows for better clarity and decision-making when returning to it.Sensory Shifters: Our senses can significantly influence our emotional states. Engaging with sensory experiences, such as music or scents, can help shift our emotions quickly and effectively.Cultural Influence on Emotions: Culture plays a crucial role in shaping our beliefs, values, and norms regarding emotions. Understanding the cultural context can help individuals navigate their emotional lives more intentionally.No One-Size-Fits-All Solution: There are no universal solutions for managing emotions. Just as physical fitness requires a variety of exercises, emotional management requires a diverse set of tools tailored to individual needs and circumstances.Connect with Dr. Ethan Kross: https://www.ethankross.com/Next on Passion Struck:In the next episode of Passion Struck, we’re sitting down with Eric Zimmer, a renowned expert on habits, behavior change, and personal transformation. Eric is the host of the popular podcast The One You Feed, where he delves into the science of creating positive habits and the mindset shifts that lead to lasting change.For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow. Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck:My solo episode on Why You Must Feel to Find Emotional HealingMy episode with Dr. Ethan Kross on the Hidden Power of Our Inner VoiceCan't miss my episode with Naseem Rochette’s Brave Journey of Paying It ForwardCatch my interview with Flory Seidel On: Creating a Happy LifeRead my article on Rebuilding After a Hurricane: My Story of Loss and RecoveryIf you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!
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We are challenged throughout our lives, whether it's a deployment under hostile conditions on the world stage, a difficult home situation or problems at work. Life is constantly throwing curveballs at us. Sometimes it's not just that we don't hit the pitch. Sometimes we have the equivalent of Nolan Ryan throwing fastballs at our heads is the way it sometimes feels. And he's hitting us too.
And we need to understand how to get better at bats when that happens and how to not get injured.
Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles. And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now let's go out there and become passion struck. Hey, PassionStruck fam. Welcome to episode 568.
If you're new to the show, thank you so much for joining us. You have just entered a community that's all about igniting passion, living intentionally, and creating a life that matters. Now, let me ask you something. Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by your emotions, feeling like they're controlling you instead of you controlling them?
What if I told you that the key to managing your emotions isn't about suppressing them or trying to ignore them, but learning how to use them as a powerful tool to propel you towards your purpose. That is exactly what today's guest is here to help us understand.
In this episode, I'm sitting back down with my friend, Dr. Ethan Cross, one of the world's leading experts on emotions and self-regulation. Ethan is also the best-selling author of Chatter and the director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan.
Ethan has dedicated his entire career to studying how we can transform the way that we experience and navigate our emotions. His latest book, Shift, which launches today, takes his groundbreaking research even further, showing us how we can harness our emotions for resilience, connection, and fulfillment. But today's episode isn't just about theory. It's about real, actionable tools.
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