This Emotional Life

Specials

  • Meditation and kindness

    Alanis Morissette explains how meditation makes her a kinder and more loving person.
  • Positive and negative stress

    Robert Sapolsky on how chronic stress affects our memory...
  • Reclaiming a life

    Connie, a victim of domestic violence, suffered from PTSD
  • Remembering to exhale

    Dr. Michael Baime explains why meditation may help undo the negative affects of stress.
  • Shopping for stress

    Behavioral scientist Peter Whybrow provides...
  • The space between your thoughts

    Richard Gere ponders his personal philosophy of meditation.
  • Understanding PTSD

    Dr. Rothbaum answers the following questions: What is PTSD?
  • Understanding stress

    Neuroscientist Bruce McEwen defines stress and offers techniques...

About This Emotional Life

This 3-part series represents what television does best. It opens a window into real lives, exploring ways to improve our social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals. Hosted by Daniel Gilbert, Harvard psychologist and best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness.