The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett
The One You Feed22 Aug 2025

The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett explains the science of emotions and how your brain predicts your feelings. She further explains that because emotions are made and not hardwired, this means we can change them by retraining our brains. Lisa also delves into the science of prediction, the body budget, and why taking care of your physical health is one of the most powerful emotional regulation tool you have. Want tiny nudges that spark real change? Join our text list for free Good Wolf reminders - short, inspiring messages to bring you back to what’s important. Sign up here! Key Takeaways: The nature of emotions from a neuroscientific perspective. The concept that emotions are constructed by the brain rather than hardwired. The brain’s predictive nature and its role in emotional experience. The principle of degeneracy in neural pathways and its implications for behavior. The significance of interoception in shaping emotions and internal bodily sensations. The relationship between physical states (like hunger and fatigue) and emotional experiences. The importance of emotional granularity in identifying and labeling emotions. The connection between mood disorders and physical health. Practical strategies for emotional regulation, including mindfulness and self-care. The integration of neuroscience with philosophical perspectives on perception and experience. This episode is sponsored by AG1. Your daily health drink just got more flavorful! Our listeners will get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, and scoop! Get started today! For full show notes, click here! Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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