Writer, Emotional Regulation Practitioner

Allison Carmen

Allison Carmen is a writer and thought leader focused on emotional regulation, perspective-shifting, and practical tools for navigating life's challenges with awareness. Her work emphasizes the choice we have in our reactions and how small mindset shifts can prevent unnecessary escalation.

Known For

Emotional regulation frameworksPerspective-shifting under stressPractical tools for calm responses

Canon

Anger as Protection: A Mask for Deeper Emotion

The Arrival Fallacy: Why Reaching Your Goal Doesn't Create Expected Satisfaction

Emotions Are Temporary Experiences, Not Character Traits or Identity

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Negativity Bias: Loss and Threat Loom Larger Than Gain

Present Moment Acceptance While Remaining Open to Possibility

Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

Focus Only on What You Can Control

Books

■Finding a New Way to React to Problems

Episodes

#4142: When This Moment Is Enough by Allison Carmen on MindfulnessSep 3, 2026 #4100: Understanding Anger AND Are You Always One Problem Away From Happiness? by Allison CarmenJul 28, 2026 #4068: Are You Too Focused On The Things That Bother You? By Allison Carmen on Positive PerspectiveJun 30, 2026 #3998: Finding A New Way To React To Problems by Allison Carmen on Emotional RegulationApr 30, 2026