Summary: Today’s episode is about emotional intelligence and Dr Anna Kress is here to teach us about biohacking our emotional health! Dr. Kress is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience in psychotherapy. She completed her training as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University and is now in private practice in Princeton, NJ providing therapy for young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. She also teaches on emotional wellness and manifesting goals. Her work has been quoted and featured in a variety of media, including Cosmopolitan, SUCCESS, Girlboss, Teen Vogue, Yoga Journal, Shape, Parents, and Women’s Health. On this episode we discuss: - the difference between the emotional mind and the rational mind - what the wise mind is and how to achieve it - why you should label your emotions - being emotionally hijacked and how to bounce back from it - what urge surfing is - the difference between being smart and being emotional intelligent - how mirror neurons work in emotional regulation - Interesting applications of the polyvagal theory - how to up and down regulate emotional states - skills to help manage intense emotions - how probiotics can help you regulate emotions - how the gut microbiome is linked to mental health - how to use emotions to manifest - the power of self compassion - and how to wake up in a good mood every day! To connect with Dr. Kress: On Instagram: https://instagram.com/drannaKress On the web: www.DrAnnaKress.com Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://instagram.com/biocurious_kayla?igshid=13k16wei10ytd WB Collective: https://www.thewbcollective.com Iceland Biohacking Trip: https://www.livebeyond.global --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biocurious/message
