Mental health is rooted in emotional health.

Douglas Robbins is an authentic and creative person, a bestseller author of six books, and a podcast host. Douglas explores diverse genres—sci-fi, romance, and contemporary literature while focusing on characters undergoing personal growth, navigating life’s complexities, and embracing introspective narratives. In today’s deep exploration of childhood experiences, emotional intelligence and all the shortcomings in the educational system, Douglas and Bonnie address all things that affect our well-being.

Childhood upbringing leaves marks on us but society’s mark is also strong, as Douglas shares his experience with his father’s father’s stoicism and the societal pressure for men to suppress emotions that make it hard for them to cope leaving them in quiet desperation, while women can be socially and emotionally more adaptive it is not easy for them either.

It is very important to use all the tools we can -like journaling, meditation, and questioning negative beliefs – to help us in our emotional health journey. Healing childhood wounds is essential for us so that we can be healthy grown-up individuals. Self-reflection, connection to others, and therapy are likewise essential for overcoming emotional struggles and living a more fulfilling life.

Show Notes:
🧠 Having emotional intelligence: you have an intellect that’s developing, but emotions need to develop in parallel. 02:41
⏪ You come out into the world as an adult, but you’re undeveloped: much of your personality is probably still stuck in the past. 06:29
🧒 A child has no boundaries; problems with the education system. 09:46
👦 Douglas’s experience with his parents and teachers.12:41
😇 We need tools to handle all this: forgiveness, awareness, and the truthfulness of our beliefs. 16:10
⚠️ Boys have even more problems; girls are more socially inclined. 19:48
🍀 Looking at life through the filter of a past event: the importance of interconnection. 24:26
💙 Intimate relationships: Bonnie’s experiences in the past with love and relationships. 27:55
👉 Emotional beliefs are hurdles that get in the way of a better life. 33:06