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How Your Brain Creates Emotion, Thought, and Reality (w/ Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett) May 22, 2026

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On today’s episode, Chris sits down with neuroscientist and bestselling author Lisa Feldman Barrett to discuss how the brain constructs emotion, perception, and thought in real time.

They explore the concept of the predictive brain, why the “lizard brain” theory has been debunked, and how the brain’s primary role is regulating the body. Lisa also explains how past experiences shape what we see and feel, why emotions are constructed rather than hardwired, and how these ideas impact mental health, performance, and human behavior.

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Best of On the X: What It Really Takes to Connect May 12, 2026

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Today's episode is a compilation of conversations about how we communicate: how we share what we're feeling, how we listen, and how the words we choose shape the way people respond to us. Chris revisits conversations with Jeff Weidenhofer on emotional fitness and why face-to-face connection beats any virtual support group; former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss on the art of mirroring and why nearly every interaction is a negotiation; and Wharton professor Jonah Berger on why asking for advice makes people think more of you, not less, and how concrete language proves you're actually listening.

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Why Willpower Doesn't Work, and What Actually Breaks a Habit (w/ Dr. Jud Brewer) May 05, 2026

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On today's episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and bestselling author of "The Craving Mind," "Unwinding Anxiety," and "The Hunger Habit." Dr. Brewer's research has reshaped the science of the loops that keep people stuck in worry, in eating, and in their worst habits.

They dig into why willpower isn't doing what most people think it's doing, how anxiety operates as a habit loop, and the simple awareness practice that's helped patients break decades-old patterns.

To find out more about Dr. Jud Brewer, visit: https://drjud.com/

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Breaking the Emotional Loops That Drive Stress, Anger, and Self-Doubt (w/ Dr. Elisha Goldstein) Apr 28, 2026

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On today’s episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Elisha Goldstein, a clinical psychologist, author of Tiny Shifts, and co-founder of the Center for Mindful Living, to explore how emotional patterns drive stress, self-doubt, and reactivity.

Drawing on more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Goldstein explains how to recognize these patterns and apply practical strategies to manage them more effectively in real time.

To purchase Tiny Shifts, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Shifts-Emotional-Transforms-Relationships/dp/B0GP9T6L5T

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From Music to Grief: How Awe Shapes Our Emotions, Health, and Sense of Meaning Apr 21, 2026

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On today’s episode, Chris sits down with Dacher Keltner, a world-renowned psychologist, professor at UC Berkeley, and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center.

He is the bestselling author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, as well as The Power Paradox and Born to Be Good, and his work helped inspire Pixar’s Inside Out.

In this conversation, they break down the science of emotion, what awe actually is, and how experiences like music, nature, grief, and connection can reshape your brain, improve your health, and bring deeper meaning to your life.

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The Mind, Meaning, and the Path to Flourishing (w/ Richard Davidson) Apr 14, 2026

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On this episode of On the X, Chris sits down with renowned psychologist Richard J. Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, to break down the science of flourishing, resilience, and well-being.

Drawing from decades of research and insights from his latest book "Born to Flourish," he explains how the brain shapes emotion, stress, awareness, and connection, and how those systems can be trained.

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Why Most Goals Fail — And How to Actually Finish What You Start (w/ Chris Bailey) Apr 07, 2026

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On today's episode, Chris sits down with bestselling author Chris Bailey to discuss intentionality, goal setting, procrastination, and the systems that help people follow through. The conversation covers values, process vs. outcome goals, productivity frameworks, and how AI can be used as a tool for thinking and organization.

To find out more from Chris Bailey and purchase his books, visit: https://chrisbailey.com/

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Best of On the X: Retraining the Brain for Peak Performance Mar 31, 2026

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Today's episode is a compilation of our most powerful conversations about the brain. Neuroscientist Sandy Chapman, former Navy SEAL Kevin Gatley, peak performance expert Steven Kotler, and brain retraining specialist Ashok Gupta share strategies to improve focus, manage distractions, harness flow states, and truly rewire your brain for peak performance—helping you think more clearly, perform better, and live more intentionally.

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Permission to Feel: Moving Past the "Suck it Up" Mentality (w/ Dr. Marc Brackett) Mar 24, 2026

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On today's episode, Chris sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, psychologist, professor at Yale University, and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

Dr. Brackett breaks down why we are historically so bad at dealing with our emotions and provides actionable frameworks to change that. They dive into the critical difference between IQ and EQ, why mislabeling your feelings (like confusing envy with stress) ruins your ability to manage them, and how to properly support others without trying to "fix" their problems.

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Books: Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling

App: How We Feel (A free emotional tracking app created with the co-founder of Pinterest)

Website: marcbrackett.com

Podcast: Dealing with Feeling

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The Science of Emotional Control: Tools to Stop Overthinking & Take Back Your Mind (w/ Ethan Kross) Mar 17, 2026

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On today’s episode, Chris sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Ethan Kross to talk about the science of emotions and “mental fitness.”

They break down why we struggle to control our emotions, the difference between reacting and regulating, and how your inner voice can either help or hurt you.

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