Sometimes our emotions such as sadness and anger get ahold of us. We can choose to ignore these emotions but there is another option that can lead to a healthier emotional state.

My guest today Dr. Joan Rosenberg. She is a best-selling author, speaker, consultant, media host and a cutting-edge psychologist. As a TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, she has been recognized for her thought leadership and influence in personal development. She is a California-licensed psychologist and has been featured in the critically acclaimed documentaries I Am, The Miracle Mindset, Pursuing Happiness, and The Hidden Epidemic. Dr. Rosenberg has been seen on CNN’s American Morning, the OWN network and PBS. She also hosts The MindStream Podcast, an influential and thought-provoking iTunes podcast. And she is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller 'Ease Your Anxiety' and of a forthcoming book describing her 90 Seconds approach to emotional strength and self-confidence.

On today’s podcast we discuss what true emotional well-being is, what gets in our way of achieving it, and practical steps to overcoming those obstacles so we can achieve optimal well-being and emotional mastery.