In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and Quiet Strength author Margaret Cullen to explore one of emotional health’s most essential — yet under-discussed — qualities: equanimity.


Margaret shares how equanimity is not detachment or indifference, but rather the capacity to remain open, grounded, and emotionally balanced amid life’s inevitable turbulence.


In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why equanimity may be one of the most critical emotional skills of our time
• How outrage culture and social media intensify nervous system dysregulation
• Why suppressing emotions often masquerades as “regulation”
• The dangers of toxic positivity
• How mindfulness and equanimity overlap
• Why emotional wellness depends on expanding our capacity for discomfort
• Practical strategies for recovering more quickly from emotional hijacking
  
  

Memorable Insights:

• “Equanimity is recovery, not perfection.”
• “The full emotional range is part of being human.”
• “Seeking only positivity can make us more fragile.”
  
  

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Emotional health is the foundation for longevity, connection, and resilience in a rapidly changing world.