Today is a very special episode on emotional intelligence with world renowned researcher Dr. Marc Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. As we navigate the intricate ties between emotions, parenting, and education, Dr. Brackett shares his profound expertise on the RULER approach and the pivotal role of emotions in shaping our lives. Our conversation extends beyond theory to offer tangible strategies that help us grant both ourselves and our children the 'permission to feel,' a crucial step in fostering mental health and well-being. We discuss how consistent role modeling across all environments—be it at home or school—is essential in teaching our young ones to navigate the complex world of emotions. This episode is an eye-opener for anyone looking to understand why emotional intelligence should not just be an add-on but a key component of our collective growth. Lastly, we reflect on the profound impact that emotional intelligence can have on leadership, relationships, and personal fulfillment. A special thank you to my guest co-host Karl Mercuri, Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator at The Priory Elementary School in Montreal. Get Dr. Brackett's app How We Feel for free: https://howwefeel.org/ Get his book Permission to Feel: In Canada In the US Follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marc.brackett/ Publications: Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom The Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at [email protected] THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. Discounts for our community! Pok Pok app. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids! https://playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Holstee Inspiration and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Membership, reflection cards for kids and adults:. Enjoy 20% off your purchase using the link below: https://www.holstee.com/?ref=curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app that helps you teach your child healthy emotional coping skills. I am the co-founder! Try my app for free below and enjoy 50% off a 1-year subscription below! https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron