Emotional Longevity

If you've ever felt exhausted, stuck, or unable to push through like you used to—this isn't about willpower. It's about your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to survive. In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian—physician, trauma researcher, and author of The Biology of Trauma—to explore how unresolved stres...

Think stress relief requires big changes? Think again. In this powerful mini-episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals why most people get stress management completely wrong—and shares a science-backed technique you can use right now to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.

What if the key to avoiding burnout isn't a complete life overhaul—but simply learning to listen to the signals your body is already sending? In this powerful solo episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals why most of us have learned to override our bodies—and how that disconnection leads straight to burnout. Dr. Goldstein shares a simple three-part check-in practice...

Ever catch yourself replaying the same worrying thought over and over—Did I say the wrong thing? Why do I always do this? I should be further along—and wonder if something's wrong with you? In this transformative episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals the surprising truth about looping thoughts: they're not a sign of weakness—they're your brain trying to protect y...

What if the key to better relationships, less stress, and real emotional freedom wasn't about changing what happens—but changing how quickly you respond? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein introduces a groundbreaking Tiny Shifts series with one deceptively simple practice: the 10-second pause. Most people think meaningful change takes months or years....

What if AI isn't just changing how we work—but rewiring how we think, feel, and cope with anxiety? In this groundbreaking episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer—neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and NYT bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety—to explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. Dr. Brewer reveals...

What if the path to calm wasn’t about doing more — but learning how to rest? In this deeply grounding episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Oren Jay Sofer — meditation teacher, author of Say What You Mean and Your Heart Was Made for This — to explore how presence, communication, and rest can restore our nervous systems in a noisy, divided world. They uncov...

What if your brain was never broken — just misunderstood? In this deeply insightful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb — author of *The Upward Spiral* — to unpack what’s really happening inside your brain during depression, anxiety, and emotional spirals. Together, they explore how your brain’s natural circuitry can trap you...

What if the key to living longer isn't just about diet and exercise—but about how you process your emotions? In this essential solo episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals 10 science-backed truths that bridge emotional health with physical longevity—truths that most people completely overlook. From the Surgeon General's warning that loneliness is as dangerous as sm...

What if the most powerful tool for your health, stress resilience, and longevity wasn't a supplement or biohack—but something you're already doing 20,000 times a day? In this transformative episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. John Douillard—pioneering expert in Ayurveda and Sports Medicine, founder of LifeSpa, and author of seven health books includi...

What if everything you think you know about puberty is wrong? And what if understanding the real timeline could transform how you parent your teen? In this eye-opening episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Bennett, co-founders of Less Awkward and co-authors of the national bestselling book This is So Awkward, to reveal the sh...

What if the mental health advice flooding your social media feeds is actually making your mental health worse? In this eye-opening episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Joe Nucci - psychotherapist, creator of the viral Instagram account @JoeNucciTherapy, and author of Psychobabble - to expose the dangerous myths masquerading as mental health wisdom.

If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive" and felt like something was wrong with you—this episode will change everything. In this powerful conversation on the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Judith Orloff - UCLA psychiatrist, bestselling author of The Genius of Empathy and her upcoming book The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. She has also been called the "Godmot...

What if the cure for loneliness isn't more people—but a deeper connection with yourself? In this eye-opening episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Amit Sood—founder of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing and former Mayo Clinic professor—to shatter the biggest myth about loneliness. Dr. Sood reveals why adding more social connections often ba...

What if the single biggest shift in your life was learning how to deal with your feelings differently? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett—Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of "Dealing with Feelings"—to explore the life-changing power of emotional freedom. From relationship breakdowns to...

If parenting your strong-willed child feels like a constant battle of power struggles, meltdowns, and defiance—this episode is for you. Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, who has helped over 1 million parents transform their family dynamics. Through his own journey raising a strong-willed son and working with 1,500 cha...

If you've ever caught yourself saying something to yourself that you'd never say to a friend, this episode will change everything. Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Kristin Neff—the researcher who brought self-compassion from "squishy self-help topic" to hard science. As a UT Austin professor and author of Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion, Kristin proves being kind to yourself isn'...

Do you feel like you've done everything right, but still feel empty inside? That bone-deep emotional tiredness that no amount of sleep can fix? The quiet disconnection from yourself and what truly matters? If you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond—someone who's spent their life taking care of others, holding it all together, but somewhere along the way lost touch with themselves—this episode is f...

If you've ever felt stuck knowing what to do but struggling to actually do it—this conversation will give you both hope and practical wisdom. Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, for an honest exploration of change, self-sabotage, and emotional steadiness. Eric brings both professional insight from interviewing hundreds of experts and the raw authentic...

What if the key to feeling more grounded, connected, and emotionally resilient wasn't about being perfect or calm—but about being prepared? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Emily Anhalt, clinical psychologist, founder of Coa, and author of "Flex Your Feelings," to explore what it really takes to ride the edge of emotional discomfo...

If you’ve ever watched a child (or yourself) struggle with focus, motivation, or follow-through and thought, “They know what to do—so why can’t they do it?”—this episode will change how you see ADHD.Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Michael McLeod, speech pathologist and founder of GrowNOW ADHD, to explore a powerful shift in understanding: ADHD is less about attention and more about p...

Ever feel like your brain is just... fried? You’re not alone—and it’s not a personal failure. It’s your nervous system trying to keep up in a world that never shuts off. In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein breaks down why we get stuck in emotional loops of anxiety, fatigue, and self-doubt—and how to interrupt them with one small, research-backed shift. If...

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideGet Your Free 5 Prompt AI GuideYou don’t need to get rid of your anxiety to feel better. In today’s solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein challenges the myth that anxiety is a proble...

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideCan AI actually help with anxiety? In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein explores how artificial intelligence, when used with intention, can support emotional health. With fi...

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideThis One Shift Can Change Your Life Trajectory | Dr. Gregory Walton on Belonging, Belief & GrowthEpisode Overview:What if the biggest shifts in your life didn’t require radical change—but just a new way of seei...