Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...

Fear is Controlling Your News Feed #Psychology #Awareness | Emotional AlgberaIn this insightful clip from Emotional Algebra with Dr. E…, the focus shifts to how we consume information in a world filled with opinions, headlines, and emotional triggers. Dr. E… emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in logic and awareness rather than falling into fear, panic, or misinformation. This conversati...

Are These the Lost Generations? | Emotional Algebra w. Dr. E... S3 Ep?? Part 1This episode of Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E... opens with a raw reflection on helplessness in the age of screens, where every fear can feel like a commodity and every wound a potential sponsor for attention. Dr. E... returns with a thoughtful song, used as a mirror to the moment—an almost AI-like confession about what...

The Future We’re Creating: AI, Critical Thinking & Raising Aware Minds | Dr E... | Emotional AlgebraIn this powerful clip from Emotional Algebra with Dr. E…, a critical question is raised: what kind of world is being shaped for the next generation? As AI becomes more integrated into education and daily life, the concern isn’t just about technology it’s about the potential loss of critical thin...

What Happens When the Spotlight Breaks You: The Brat Pack, Media, & Our Digital Circus | Part 2In this continuation of *Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., Dr. E... and Tara unpack the psychological engine driving online behavior—and why the internet often brings out the worst in us. From dissociative anonymity and invisibility to the rise of “keyboard warriors,” this episode explores how speed,...

Corporate Fear Is Killing Real Journalism #PowerDynamics #TruthMatters | Emotional AlgebraRIn this clip from Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E..., we explore a growing crisis in modern media consumption , the tension between truth and belief. Do we actually want the truth… or just information that confirms what we already believe? This conversation dives into how headlines, political views, religious...

What Happens When the Spotlight Breaks You: The Brat Pack, Media, & Our Digital Circus | Part 1In this episode of Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., co-host, Tara Lombardo, and Dr. E... dive into the power—and danger—of words in the age of social media. We kick off with a provocative, circus-inspired song about online fame, then unpack how public perception, fame, and the written word shape live...

What A "Sonderful" World This Could Be | Part 2 | Emotional AlgebraIn this continuation episode of Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., Tara and Dr. E... continue to dive deep into the psychological concept of Sonder. We pick up with empathy bias, and what it really means to see people as individuals rather than categories and continue from there. The conversation explores how humans natural...

How Media Shapes Your Thinking Psychology of News Consumption | Emotional Algebra In this podcast clip from Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., the conversation dives into one of the biggest questions today can we really trust the news? This discussion explores the importance of transparency in journalism, including how stories are sourced, who is being interviewed, and how information is verified be...

What A 'Sonderful' World This Could Be | Part 1 | Emotional Algebra® w Dr. E...In this episode of Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E..., Dr. E... and co-host Tara Lombardo explore the powerful concept of sonder — the realization that every person around us is living a life just as deep, complex, and emotionally layered as our own. From social media and self-perception to empathy, ego, and emoti...

How News Headlines Shape Your Emotions & Trust | Emotional AlgebraIn this clip from Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., we explore how media language influences the way we think, feel, and respond to the world around us. Words like “tragedy,” “extreme,” and “unprecedented” aren’t just descriptive they’re often designed to capture attention and keep viewers emotionally engaged. This conversation b...

In Part 2 of this episode of Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., we dive into the psychology behind how we defend our egos and how projection, denial, and somatization shape our relationships and self-perception. From projective identification to the moment when a storm of accusations reveals what we’re really afraid to face, we explore practical ways to become more self-aware, set boundaries, and tu...

Rethinking Right: Cognitive Defenses and the Path to Authentic Self | Ep6 S3 | Emotional AlgebraIn this powerful episode of Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E..., Dr. E... explores the role of cognitive defenses and how they shapes the way people defend their beliefs, react to conflict, and protect themselves from feeling wrong. The conversation opens with a deep reflection on how the ego tries to avoi...

Standing in Your Truth After Viral Backlash ft. Andrea Tate | Ep 5 S3 | Emotional AlgebraIn this episode of Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E..., Dr. E... sits down with return guest ,Andrea Tate, to unpack a year of emotional upheaval, resilience, and growth in the wake of viral attention, hate mail, and a life-altering wildfire season near Malibu. From feeling “centered” and powerful after choosing...

What's Wrong with Feeling Confident? w Simone Knego Pt 2| S3 Ep 3 | Emotional AlgebraIn Part 2 of our dialogue with author Simone Knego, Dr. E continues the exploration of emotional intelligence, confidence, and how we talk to ourselves. This episode delves into: From fake confidence to authentic living: building confidence as a muscle The role of fear: understanding its purpose and how to use...

How to Let Go of Grief, Guilt & Shame | Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E...In this insightful clip from Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E…, he discusses the profound impact of holding onto grief, guilt, and shame after losing a loved one. Many people remain stuck in the past, carrying regrets about what they did, didn’t do, or wished they had said, which prevents them from living fully in the present...

What's Wrong with Feeling Confident? w Simone Knego Pt 1| S3 Ep 3 | Emotional AlgebraIn this episode of the Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., Dr. E... has a great discussion with Simone Knego, author of two books, her most recent book is being released "Real Confidence", and co-host of podcast, "Her Unshakeable Confidence", she created with her very confident daughter. She i...

Bryan Kohberger Sentencing: Grief, Power & Victim Impact Statements | Emotional AlgebraEvery family grieves differently. Every family processes trauma, anger, and unimaginable loss in their own way. This episode explores the emotional weight of the Bryan Kohberger sentencing hearing and the profound impact of victim impact statements delivered directly to the convicted killer. Being inside the...

Where Are We Really Living? Emotions, Beliefs, and the Cost of Hate | Dr. E… | Emotional AlgebraIn this powerful clip from Emotional Algebra, Dr. E… explores a question many of us avoid asking: where are we really living , in the world, or inside our own beliefs and emotional patterns? The conversation unpacks how emotions like hate are often misunderstood. While hate can be protective, helping us...

Anatomy of a Poem: Logic Felt Within Discussion | Re-broadcast S1 Ep11 | Emotional AlgebraIn this episode of the podcast "Emotional Algebra" with Dr. E..., the focus is on exploring the concept of emotions through the lens of poetry. Dr. E... elaborates on a shift in approach, proposing the use of a poem to facilitate the conversation and connect with listeners on a deeper level. Throughout the ep...

How to Pause Instead of Reacting: Dr. E... on Power, Ego & Emotional Control | Emotional AlgebraWhat do you do when something triggers you and the urge to react feels overwhelming? In this clip, Dr. E... breaks down how to step back without escalating the situation , by examining motive, power dynamics, and ego. He talks about why observing someone else’s process matters, how social media fuel...

Attachment, Parenting, and the Digital Age: Reframing Our Role in Our Kids’ Lives Part 2 | S3 Ep2In this continuation episode, Dr. E... and Andrew discuss the broader spectrum of attachment from disrupted bonds to healthy connections touching on reactive attachment disorder (RAD). He shares personal growth as a clinician how his early skepticism of RAD gave way to a deeper understanding of how ear...

Do Computers Have Motives? Exploring AI & Human Behavior | Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...In this compelling clip from Emotional Algebra, Dr. E… explores the fascinating question: Do computers have motives? He dives into how AI chatbots reflect human behavior, the influence of programming, and the role of the people who design and train them. This conversation draws parallels between human mot...

Attachment, Parenting, and the Digital Age: Reframing Our Role in Our Kids’ Lives | S3 Ep1In this season’s debut of Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., host Dr. E and co-host Andrew explore what it truly means to prepare our children for lifelong resilience, not just for the next milestone. The show enters Season 3 with a renewed focus on the core work they love—helping families navigate the emotiona...

Why Addiction Keeps Us Out of the Present Moment | Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...In this powerful clip, Dr. E... breaks down addiction beyond substances exploring how work, exercise, sex, and behavioral addictions are often rooted in unresolved past pain, shame, and guilt. Addiction, he explains, becomes a way to avoid emotional discomfort and numb fears about the future—pulling us out of the pre...

Cognitive Dissonance Explained | Hierarchical Thinking | Right vs Wrong | Dr. E... Emotional AlgebraIn this thought-provoking clip from Dr. E..., we dive into the hierarchical world of good vs bad, right vs wrong, strong vs weak, and win vs lose. Dr. E... explores how our need to be “right” creates cognitive dissonance, forces us to pick sides, and often leads us to deny truth. Whether in legal, p...