The Minimalists discuss emotional clutter with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions:

What is optimum emotional health, and how do we achieve it? (01:39)

How does acceptance help us manage our emotional state? (04:31)

Can anger be productive? (05:59)

How are emotions actually data? (07:04)

How do emotions and values work together? (07:25)

What is the ideal relationship between stimulus and response? (10:29)

What is “fusion”? (11:18)

What is the “readiness potential”? (13:54)

How do we address overidentification with an emotion? (14:10)

How do I silence the naysayers in my head? (19:30)

What is the “amplification effect”? (20:08)

What is the importance of self-compassion? (21:09)

What is the difference between a “have-to” goal and a “want-to” goal? (23:10)

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