Emotional Longevity

What if the key to better relationships, less stress, and real emotional freedom wasn't about changing what happens—but changing how quickly you respond? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein introduces a groundbreaking Tiny Shifts series with one deceptively simple practice: the 10-second pause. Most people think meaningful change takes months or years. But Dr. Goldstein reveals how a single micro-moment—just 10 seconds—can interrupt old patterns, activate your prefrontal cortex, and shift you from reactive autopilot to intentional awareness. From parenting conflicts to workplace tension, this practice works anywhere stress shows up. You'll learn exactly how to recognize your triggers, release physical tension, and refocus on what actually matters—before you say or do something you'll regret. This isn't theory. It's a research-backed tool you can use today.

What if AI isn't just changing how we work—but rewiring how we think, feel, and cope with anxiety? In this groundbreaking episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer—neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and NYT bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety—to explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. Dr. Brewer reveals the hidden psychology behind AI "flattery machines," why these tools can both help and harm our emotional wellbeing, and how his new Going Beyond Anxiety program uses AI augmentation to deliver evidence-based support exactly when you need it. From the neuroscience of validation to the future of therapy, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI, empathy, and human connection.

What if the path to calm wasn’t about doing more — but learning how to rest? In this deeply grounding episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Oren Jay Sofer — meditation teacher, author of Say What You Mean and Your Heart Was Made for This — to explore how presence, communication, and rest can restore our nervous systems in a noisy, divided world. They uncover why so many of us struggle to rest, how self-worth and performance are intertwined, and what it really means to live and communicate from the heart. From reclaiming our right to rest to learning mindful communication in the age of overwhelm, this episode will help you reconnect with your basic goodness and find peace in everyday life.

What if your brain was never broken — just misunderstood? In this deeply insightful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb — author of *The Upward Spiral* — to unpack what’s really happening inside your brain during depression, anxiety, and emotional spirals. Together, they explore how your brain’s natural circuitry can trap you in self-criticism, overthinking, and paralysis — and how tiny, science-backed actions can rewire you toward calm, motivation, and joy. You’ll also learn the surprising reason why high achievers often struggle more with downward spirals, and how acceptance and self-compassion activate healing at the neurological level.

What if the key to living longer isn't just about diet and exercise—but about how you process your emotions? In this essential solo episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals 10 science-backed truths that bridge emotional health with physical longevity—truths that most people completely overlook. From the Surgeon General's warning that loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, to groundbreaking research showing how suppressing emotions triggers the same inflammation markers as aging and disease, Dr. Goldstein makes a compelling case: emotional health is biological medicine. This episode is packed with practical "tiny shifts"—small, research-backed practices that can transform your stress response, rewire your nervous system, and literally add years to your life while making those years more fulfilling.