Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs

Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Ralph Adolphs, a Caltech professor and expert on the science of human emotions. They explore how the brain constructs emotional experiences, the amygdala's role in fear, and why facial expressions are not universally reliable signals. The conversation covers practical tools for emotion regulation, including cognitive reappraisal, emotional granularity, and deliberate cold exposure. Additional topics include emotional intelligence, autism, and the influence of awe and bodily sensations on emotional states.