Emotional Longevity

• Rethinking ADHD: Why It’s Not a Disorder—It’s a Performance Challenge with Michael McLeod

  If you’ve ever watched a child (or yourself) struggle with focus, motivation, or follow-through and thought, “They know what to do—so why can’t they do it?”—this episode will change how you see ADHD.Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Michael McLeod, speech pathologist and founder of GrowNOW ADHD, to explore a powerful shift in understanding: ADHD is less about attention and more about performance under pressure, deeply tied to emotional regulation and inner safety.In this eye-opening conversation, they explore:Why emotionally sensitive kids often shut down—not act outHow typical ADHD strategies miss the emotional rootWhat to do before you try reward charts or productivity hacksSimple mindset shifts that help children build internal trustWhy "connection before correction" leads to lasting growthWhether you're a parent, teacher, or adult navigating ADHD yourself, this episode will give you tools, validation, and a fresh path forward.Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideGet Your Free 5 Prompt AI GuideLearn more about Michael McLeod:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why Your Brain Feels Fried (And the Tiny Reset That Breaks the Loop)

  Ever feel like your brain is just... fried? You’re not alone—and it’s not a personal failure. It’s your nervous system trying to keep up in a world that never shuts off. In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein breaks down why we get stuck in emotional loops of anxiety, fatigue, and self-doubt—and how to interrupt them with one small, research-backed shift. If you're stuck in overthinking, checking your inbox 100 times a day, or constantly bracing for what's next—this episode is your reset. Dr. Goldstein shares: What “anxious loops” really are (and how they form) The neuroscience of burnout and identity fusion Why naming your loop can instantly give you more space and choice A 3-step daily reset grounded in behavioral science to rewire calm, clarity, and control These are tiny shifts that build real momentum—and might just save your brain from the burnout spiral.In this episode, we explore:Why Your Brain Feels FriedThe Anxiety Loop ExplainedWhen Preparation Becomes ObsessionIdentity Fusion and “I’m Just an Anxious Person” The Tiny Shift That Breaks the LoopHow to Practice the Reset DailyJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideGet Your Free 5 Prompt AI GuideConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• You Don’t Need to Fix Your Anxiety | Here’s How to Live With It

  View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideGet Your Free 5 Prompt AI GuideYou don’t need to get rid of your anxiety to feel better.In today’s solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein challenges the myth that anxiety is a problem to fix—and shows you how to see it for what it really is: a protective, human process that you can learn to live with, not fear.This episode will help you:Understand the real purpose of anxiety (and why it’s not a flaw)Spot when anxiety becomes harmful—and how to stop it from running your lifeDefuse from the “I’m just an anxious person” identityPractice 3 research-backed tools to create space from anxiety and reclaim your sense of agencyLearn the bus driver metaphor to remember: anxiety may be along for the ride, but you’re still in controlIf you’ve ever thought, If I could just get rid of this anxiety, everything would finally feel better, this episode is your wake-up call. You don’t have to be free from anxiety—you can be free with it.Connect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 5 AI Prompts to Ease Anxiety (Research Informed)

  View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideCan AI actually help with anxiety?In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein explores how artificial intelligence, when used with intention, can support emotional health. With five guided prompts rooted in psychology and mindfulness, you'll learn how to use AI as a reflective tool - not a replacement for therapy, but a support system that can increase clarity, calm, and self-compassion.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or stuck in anxious loops, this episode offers you practical ways to pause, reframe, and come back to yourself - using a tool that’s already in your pocket.Dr. Goldstein shares:Why AI can be a surprising ally in managing anxietyHow to use 5 research-backed prompts to support your emotional well-beingThe science behind emotional labeling, reframing, and nervous system regulationHow self-compassion and daily structure shift your relationship to anxietyThese aren’t just ideas—they’re tiny shifts you can try today.Connect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How Small Moments Create Massive Life Change (Backed by Research) | Guest Dr. Gregory Walton

  View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideThis One Shift Can Change Your Life Trajectory | Dr. Gregory Walton on Belonging, Belief & GrowthEpisode Overview:What if the biggest shifts in your life didn’t require radical change—but just a new way of seeing your challenges?In this episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Gregory Walton—Stanford professor, belonging researcher, and co-author of Ordinary Magic—to explore the life-changing science behind tiny psychological shifts.From a 4-year-old’s moral outrage to groundbreaking work on belonging, growth mindset, and emotional spirals, Greg reveals how simple interventions—like reframing feedback or affirming connection before conflict—can reshape relationships, motivation, and even educational equity.We dive into research-backed micro-interventions, including how to help kids believe in themselves, why self-worth is the hidden engine behind behavior change, and how storytelling and support can reverse downward spirals.This conversation is packed with powerful strategies to build emotional resilience—and to spiral up.In this episode, we cover:The emotional power of “ordinary magic”How small shifts in mindset change real-world outcomesThe truth about self-worth, belonging, and motivationWhy most conflict is about love, not logisticsHow to build psychological safety in relationshipsWhat the “Lifting the Bar” study reveals about second chancesReal strategies to unlock growth, even after failureConnect with Gregory Walton:Ordinary Magic available wherever books are soldWebsiteConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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