BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. Stephanie
Mastering Your Emotions, Pain, and Becoming Magnetic with Dr. Julia DiGangi
18 Sep 2023
In this episode, we delve deep into the fascinating world of our brains and how they inform our behaviours. Dr. DeGangi’s latest book, “Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power,” serves as the focal point of our discussion. Together, we explore the concept of emotional power and its counterpart, emotional pain. Dr. DeGangi shares some of the transformative codes she has developed during her tenure, offering valuable insights into how we can enhance our emotional energetics.This conversation is a must-listen if you are looking to elevate your emotional intelligence, whether you’re a parent, a partner, a team leader, or a team member. Discover how to lead with love and certainty, in the present and the evolving landscape of future relationships.Hint: If you are a parent, you definitely want to listen all the way to the end.Connect with Dr. Julia on:https://drjuliadigangi.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjuliadigangi/https://www.facebook.com/julia.digangihttps://twitter.com/dr_julia_dg?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/juliadigangi/Bio:Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist, who completed her residency at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has nearly two decades of experience studying the connection between our brains and our behaviour. Dr. DiGangi has worked with leaders at The White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and the US Special Forces. Her understanding of stress, trauma, and resilience is also informed by her work in international development and humanitarian aid, where she served some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The founder of NeuroHealth Partners, a neuropsychology-based consultancy, DiGangi shows people—at work and at home—how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives.Episode Overview:0:00:00 Reclaiming the Power of Emotional Connection0:03:39 Introducing Dr. Julia DiGangi and the topic of emotional power0:13:22 The enduring sense of anxiety and external delegation0:19:46 The Math of Self-Confidence0:28:40 Interfering with our brain and body’s emotional toxins0:37:46 Understanding the Different Nervous System States0:44:53 Introduction to Extreme Trauma and Stress0:48:15 Treatment Approach and Unexpected Outcome0:49:44 Overcoming Trauma Through Transformation0:50:10 The Challenge of Communicating Needs in Relationships0:55:02 Choosing Yourself and Plugging the Holes in Your Cup0:58:49 The Power of Emotional Resentment and Annoyance1:02:04 Dealing with Feedback and Powerful Relationships1:08:01 The Brain’s Need for Certainty and Overcompensation1:09:58 Pathological Seeking of Certainty and Anxiety1:12:31 External Success vs Internal Fulfillment1:13:28 Finding solace in the power of self-reflection1:14:28 The Power of a Well-Timed Punchline1:14:34 Parents’ Fear of Failure and Unrealistic Expectations1:21:15 The importance of letting go and nurturing relationships with children1:24:29 The significance of self-care and emotional availability in parenting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
No persons identified in this episode.
This episode hasn't been transcribed yet
Help us prioritize this episode for transcription by upvoting it.
Popular episodes get transcribed faster
Other recent transcribed episodes
Transcribed and ready to explore now
3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE
01 Jan 1970
El Partidazo de COPE
Buchladen: Tipps für Weihnachten
20 Dec 2025
eat.READ.sleep. Bücher für dich
BOJ alza 25pb decennale sopra 2%, Oracle vola con accordo Tik Tok, 90 mld eurobond per Ucraina | Morning Finance
19 Dec 2025
Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza
365. The BEST advice for managing ADHD in your 20s ft. Chris Wang
19 Dec 2025
The Psychology of your 20s
LVST 19 de diciembre de 2025
19 Dec 2025
La Venganza Será Terrible (oficial)
Cuando la Ciencia Ficción Explicó el Mundo que Hoy Vivimos
19 Dec 2025
El Podcast de Marc Vidal