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This Emotional Life

All Episodes 2010

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  • 2010-01-05T02:00:00Z
  • 2h
  • 5h 39m (3 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Kunhardt McGee Productions
  • Documentary
Psychologist Daniel Gilbert ("Stumbling on Happiness") hosts this three-part look at the emotional side of life.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2010-01-05T02:00:00Z

1x01 Family, Friends & Lovers

Series Premiere

1x01 Family, Friends & Lovers

  • 2010-01-05T02:00:00Z1h 53m

The first episode looks at the importance of relationships and why they are central to our emotional well-being. What are the cognitive and neurological processes underpinning our everyday interactions, and can they help us to understand why some relationships flourish and others fail?

2010-01-06T02:00:00Z

1x02 Facing Our Fears

1x02 Facing Our Fears

  • 2010-01-06T02:00:00Z1h 53m

The second episode looks at emotions that are commonly regarded as obstacles to happiness - anger, fear, anxiety and despair. Why do we have these emotions and how can we best manage them? Everyone wants to be happy, but nature has a different plan. Our brains are designed for survival, and the negative emotions they create are vital to that mission.

2010-01-07T02:00:00Z

1x03 Rethinking Happiness

1x03 Rethinking Happiness

  • 2010-01-07T02:00:00Z1h 53m

The last episode explores happiness. It is critical to well-being, yet it remains such an elusive goal for many. What is it, why is it important and how can we attain more of it? Viewers meet individuals facing major turning points in their lives - a job loss, a cancer diagnosis, the death of a child, an accident - as well as those facing more common struggles.

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