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In this deeply moving episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Jessica Zucker, founder of the #IHadaMiscarriage movement and author of Normalize It. Together, they explore how silence, stigma, and shame disconnect us from healing—and how sharing our stories can be the bridge back to self-worth and emotional resilience.

Whether you've experienced loss, trauma, or the quiet grief of holding your truth inside, this conversation offers validation, science-backed insight, and an invitation to begin your own process of reclaiming voice and vitality.

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You’ll learn:

• How girlhood conditions us to silence
• The cost of unspoken pain
• Why storytelling rewires the brain and body
• How to begin normalizing your truth—at your own pace

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Longevity and Normalizing Experiences

03:00 The Impact of Silence, Stigma, and Shame

05:52 The Role of Girlhood in Shaping Women's Voices

09:08 Personal Narratives and the Importance of Vulnerability

12:07 The Power of Storytelling in Healing

14:54 Breaking the Silence: The Miscarriage Movement

17:58 Navigating Responses to Vulnerability

20:59 The Neurobiological Benefits of Sharing Stories

23:55 Finding Safe Spaces for Expression

26:52 The Journey of Normalization and Acknowledgment

30:02 The Importance of Community and Support

33:05 Conclusion and Resources for Connection

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You’re Not “Too Much”—You’re Just Giving Too Much of Yourself Away

If you’ve been feeling exhausted but can’t pinpoint why… it might not be your calendar. It might be the ways you’re slowly abandoning yourself.

In this solo episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein names a quiet epidemic: leaking emotional energy through people-pleasing, self-silencing, and shrinking your voice just to stay likable.

You’ll learn how this kind of hidden self-betrayal leads to burnout, chronic stress, and a shortened health-span—and what to do instead.

In this episode, we cover:

• The three subtle ways you surrender your power
• How stress and self-abandonment accelerate aging
• A reflection to help you reclaim your voice and integrity
• Why emotional healing begins by coming home to yourself
• A practical micro-shift you can make today to stop leaking energy

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever… —Swallowed your truth to keep the peace

—Toned down your joy so others wouldn’t feel small

—Felt like your presence, voice, or needs were “too much”

You are not too much. You are worthy, as you are.

Listen now—and take your power back, 1% at a time.

Timestamps

00:00 The Energy Leak Epidemic

02:54 Identifying Power Outsourcing

05:54 Reclaiming Your Power

08:52 Micro-Moments of Integrity

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Turbulent Times: How to Stay Calm, Grounded, and Strong in 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by politics, AI, the economy, or just… everything?

In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein unpacks the emotional toll of our current moment—from Title X cuts and immigration crackdowns to AI disruptions and economic whiplash—and gives you practical, science-backed tools to reclaim your nervous system and protect your well-being.

Whether you’re doomscrolling before bed, absorbing stress from the news, or struggling to stay hopeful—this episode will help you breathe deeper, reset your focus, and come back to what truly matters.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why 77% of Americans are losing sleep over the future (APA, 2024)

• How chronic stress impacts telomeres, memory, and emotional aging

• A 5-minute "People Audit" that could transform your week

• The one-breath reset to calm your body on command

• Why community and daily movement are your secret weapons

• A sample daily plan you can try today to shift your state

Timestamps:

00:00 – Facing Current Events and Stress Management

06:22 – Strategies for Managing Stress and News Consumption

11:22 – The Importance of Social Connections

16:07 – Practical Daily Routines for Emotional Longevity

Referenced Research & Resources:

• APA Stress in America Report (2024)

• Harvard, UC San Diego, and UCLA studies on breathwork, gratitude, and emotional labeling

• Pew Research on AI & Workforce Anxiety (2025)

• Urban Institute on Title X Clinic Closures (2025)

• Guardian: Fetal Personhood and Reproductive Rights (2025)

• Reuters: Market Volatility and Tariffs (2025)

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In this episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with world-renowned couples therapist and author Dr. Stan Tatkin, creator of the PACT model and author of Wired for Love and In Each Other’s Care.

Stan reveals how our nervous systems are built for co-regulation, not independence, and why traditional ideas of “self-care” in relationships often fail. Instead, couples need a shared purpose, secure agreements, and a willingness to prioritize the relationship—especially under stress.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in recurring arguments, emotional distance, or frustration around connection—this conversation is a game-changer.

In this episode, we cover:

Why love isn’t enough for long-term connection

The neurobiology of attachment and co-regulation

What makes relationships spiral into self-protection

Why “secure functioning” couples thrive—and how to become one

The exact moment we lose empathy (and how to get it back)

How to prepare for conflict before it happens

The one agreement every couple needs

Why individual healing alone won’t save your relationship

If your relationship matters to you—listen to this twice.

Take notes. Reflect. And start shifting from “me vs. you” to us vs. the problem.

Connect with Stan Tatkin:

• Website & Trainings
• Books:
• Wired for Love (2nd Edition)
• In Each Other’s Care

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Can You Think Your Way to Chronic Health? | Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness, Belief, and Healing

What if you had more control over your health than you’ve ever imagined—not through medication or intense physical intervention, but through the power of your own mind?

In this conversation, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer—Harvard professor, the first tenured woman in psychology at Harvard, and widely known as the "mother of mindfulness." Her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body explores how our thoughts, beliefs, expectations, and attention can reshape our biology, accelerate healing, and influence aging.

This interview dives into decades of research, from her iconic "Counterclockwise" study—where elderly men reversed biological markers of age by living as their younger selves—to recent findings on wound healing, perceived time, and how naming, labeling, and belief can dramatically alter physical health outcomes.

What you'll hear may completely shift how you think about stress, fatigue, illness, decision-making, and even how you age.

In this episode, we cover:

The science behind mind-body unity

Why naming something can affect how it manifests in the body

The chambermaid study: how reframing exercise changed physical outcomes

Why expectations may be the key to healing

Mindfulness vs. meditation: a powerful distinction

Practical tools to reclaim control over your well-being

How to reduce stress, reframe illness, and expand resilience through possibility

Connect with Ellen Langer:

• Website & Books
• Instagram
• Read The Mindful Body

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Episode Overview

We often think of stress as the enemy—but what if the right kind of stress is actually the path to a longer, healthier, more vibrant life?

In this episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Jeff Krasno—founder of Commune, host of the Commune podcast, and author of The Comfort Trap and Good Stress—to explore how leaning into specific types of stress can improve your psychological health, emotional resilience, and physical well-being.

Drawing from his personal health journey—including a diabetes diagnosis, chronic fatigue, and emotional dysregulation—Jeff shares how he flipped the script on stress. From ice baths to hard conversations, Jeff reveals how "adversity mimetics" (intentional stressors) can activate your body’s natural healing systems and improve everything from metabolic health to relationships.

Together, Elisha and Jeff explore:

• The surprising link between emotional stress and physical disease
• Why we need to reintroduce Paleolithic stressors into modern life
• How small discomforts can build psychological immunity
• Emotional regulation tools to navigate difficult conversations
• The science of hormesis and how it activates longevity pathways
• Why embracing adversity is essential to finding real ease

Connect with Jeff Krasno:

• Website
• Book
• Commune Platform
• Instagram

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Chronic stress isn’t just a mental burden—it’s cutting years off your life.

In today’s episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals the science behind stress and aging—and how calming your mind is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health and extend your lifespan.

Stress speeds up aging at a cellular level, affecting your immune system, heart health, and even the length of your telomeres (the protective caps on your DNA that determine longevity).

But here’s the good news: you have more control than you think.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How stress impacts your body, from inflammation to sleep
• The hidden ways stress sneaks into your daily life
• Research-backed techniques to rewire your brain for calm
• A simple practice to stop stress from running your life

Imagine if you could train your nervous system to shift from stress mode to calm mode automatically. How would that impact your relationships, focus, and overall health?

Listen now and let us know in the comments—what’s one small shift you can make today to lower your stress?

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Cultivating Calm in the Chaos

02:08 – The Shocking Link Between Stress & Longevity

07:45 – How Stress Speeds Up Aging at a Cellular Level

12:30 – The #1 Hormone That Wrecks Your Health

17:55 – How to Spot Hidden Stress in Your Daily Life

25:00 – Simple, Research-Backed Techniques to Reduce Stress

33:10 – How Meditation & Breathwork Protect Your DNA

40:45 – The Power of Micro-Resets to Build Daily Calm

49:00 – The Science Behind Emotional Longevity

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Most people think pain is purely physical—but what if that’s not the full story?

In today’s episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, I sit down with Leon Logothetis, bestselling author, world traveler, and creator of The Kindness Diaries, to unpack the hidden connection between emotional pain, healing, and inner peace.

Leon has traveled the world relying solely on the kindness of strangers, but behind the adventure was a deeper quest—to heal from the depression and anxiety that followed him for years. His latest documentary, The Kindness Within, reveals what truly heals pain from the inside out.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real reason emotional wounds keep resurfacing
• Why avoiding pain actually makes it stronger
• The power of human connection and why sharing your pain is the key to healing
• How to cultivate peace in a world designed to distract you

Leon shares powerful insights from his global journey, the wisdom of spiritual teachers, and the exact steps you can take to free yourself from emotional weight and create more peace, resilience, and connection in daily life.

Listen now to discover how to finally let go of pain and step into healing.

• Watch The Kindness Within on Amazon Prime
• Follow Leon on Instagram
• Books & More

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Resilience isn’t about pushing through—it’s about training your mind to rise above the struggle.

In this episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Melli O’Brien, mindfulness teacher, author of Deep Resilience and creator of The Deep Resilience Method, to break down the real science behind resilience, self-compassion, and overcoming adversity. Melli shares her personal journey through crisis, heartbreak, and illness—and how she turned pain into power. She explains how to build unshakable emotional resilience using mindfulness, values-based action, and self-compassion.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The science behind mindfulness and emotional resilience
• The RISE framework and how to regulate stress in real-time
• How to break free from fear and self-doubt
• Why emotional strength comes from self-compassion, not self-criticism
• Practical daily practices to train your brain for resilience

Listen now to learn how to build deep, lasting resilience.

Connect with Melli O’Brien:

• Website
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• The Book

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If you've struggled with chronic pain, migraines, gut issues, fibromyalgia, or long COVID and nothing seems to work—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Nicole Sachs, LCSW, psychotherapist, mind-body expert, and author of Mind Your Body, to explore how stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotions trigger physical symptoms—and what you can do about it.

Nicole has helped thousands of people heal from chronic pain without medication or surgery by rewiring their nervous system and addressing the emotional root of pain.

• Why chronic pain isn’t "just in your head"—but IS connected to emotions
• How your nervous system responds to trauma & keeps you in a pain cycle
• The hidden link between perfectionism, stress & inflammation
• A simple practice that can help rewire your brain & body for healing
• How to stop fear from keeping you stuck in pain

Listen now & take the first step toward lasting relief!

• Website
• Podcast: The Cure for Chronic Pain 
• Book: Mind Your Body 
• Instagram

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