The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett

The podcast explores how emotions are constructed by the brain rather than being innate, featuring neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of "How Emotions Are Made." It challenges the traditional view of the brain as having separate layers for rationality and emotion, arguing instead that the brain uses past experiences to predict and create emotions. The discussion highlights the concept of interoception, where the brain interprets bodily sensations to construct emotions, and the importance of maintaining a balanced "body budget" through proper sleep, diet, and exercise for emotional regulation. Dr. Barrett emphasizes that understanding emotions as constructed allows for greater control over one's emotional experiences, advocating for precise emotional awareness and self-care practices.