The Psychological Cost of Holding Emotions In & The Underrated Power of Oversharing - With Dr. Leslie John

Harvard Business School professor Dr. Leslie John joins the show to discuss insights from her new book Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing. She explains why suppressing emotions carries psychological costs and how strategically revealing your inner world can improve impressions, build trust, and strengthen relationships. The conversation covers reading the room, gender differences in sharing, the mind-reading expectation, and practical questions to ask before opening up. Listeners will learn that revealing is a learnable skill tied to emotional intelligence and can be practiced for more fulfilling conversations and better health.