Emotions Drive Our Actions

Emotions are powerful, integral parts of our daily lives, influencing everything from our decisions to our Relationships. In the first part of our lives, Baby Boomers were known for their optimism, ambition, and perseverance. Now, as we approach the later stages, we grapple with a new set of emotions like nostalgia, fear, regret, or contentment. In this section of the site, our Experts talk about our emotions and how they drive our actions.

Positive emotions like joy and Love encourage us to engage more deeply with life and foster connections with others. They motivate us to pursue our goals and can lead to a fulfilling and productive life. Conversely, negative emotions such as fear and anger are essential for survival but can be destructive if not managed properly. They prepare us for fight or flight responses but can lead to Stress and Health issues if prolonged. Emotions significantly influence our decision-making processes, often acting as a counterbalance to rational thought. Emotions can drive creativity and Innovation, providing the passion and motivation necessary to explore new ideas and solutions. Emotions are fundamental to the human experience, influencing our actions and interactions.

Emotions Specialists & Contributors

Alan Cay Culler Writer of Stories and Songs

Anke Herrmann Soul Touched by Dogs

Dr. Lawana Gladney Dr. G, Success Psychologist

Marty Fahncke Business Acquisitions Advisor

Nick McGowan Podcast Host

Podcasts About Emotions

Inspirations for Your Life

John C. Morley Serial Entrepreneur

The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Teatime with Miss Liz

The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

Transforming 45

Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

What The Dementia

Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

Thrive Through and Beyond Cancer

Should Have Listened to My Mother Podcast

Life Fulfilled Podcast — Where leadership, self awareness and workplace performance actually connect.

Books About Emotions

Yes You Can Raise Happy Responsible Children: Simple Solutions and Real-Life Examples for Successful Parenting

By Martha Burich

Glimmers and Other Poems of Hope and Gratitude

By Dr. Sarah Klein Ratekin

I’ll have what she’s having: Memoir of a reformed people pleaser.

By Drew Deraney

Reimagining Retirement: 9 Keys to True Wealth

By Eric J. Weigel

14 Days to Sustainable Happiness

By Loretta Graziano Breuning

You’re a Caregiver, Not a Saint

By Lori Ramos Lemasters

End of Life Guideline Series

By Barbara Karnes

Honey, I’m Home

By Robert P. Delamontagne Phd

12 Rules for Good Men

By Jed Diamond

Marrying George Clooney

By Amy Ferris

The Mandy Story

By Judith Ann Kohnen

Where Did My Friend Go?

By Azmaira H. Maker Ph D

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Inspirations for Your Life

Understanding Relationships: Connection & Respect: (S5) S23:E6 Thursday

Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life with John C. Morley—serial entrepreneur, engineer, marketing specialist, video producer, podcast host, coach, keynote speaker, graduate student, passionate lifelong learner, and now so grateful to be a published author. This is Master Build Your Life With Disc…

Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life with John C. Morley—serial entrepreneur, engineer, marketing specialist, video producer, podcast host, coach, keynote speaker, graduate student, passionate life…

Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life with John C. Morley—serial entrepreneur, engineer, marketing specialist, video producer, podcast host, coach, keynote speaker, graduate student, passionate lifelong learner, and now so grateful to be a published author. This is Master Build Your Life With Discipline, Growth, and Ownership (Season 5), Episode 23:E6: Understanding Relationships: Connection & Respect. In this episode, John dives into what it really takes to build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships in every area of life. Whether it’s family, friends, business, or co…

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John Morley June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

John C. Morley Serial Entrepreneur

Understanding Relationships: Connection & Respect: (S5) S23:E6 Thursday

Understanding Relationships: Connection & Respect. In this episode, John dives into what it really takes to build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships in every area of life. Whether it’s family, friends, business, or community, the way we connect with people shapes the qualit…

Understanding Relationships: Connection & Respect. In this episode, John dives into what it really takes to build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships in every area of life. Whet…

Understanding Relationships: Connection & Respect. In this episode, John dives into what it really takes to build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships in every area of life. Whether it’s family, friends, business, or community, the way we connect with people shapes the quality of our lives. This conversation is about respect, trust, patience, and communication: the foundations of relationships that last. • Communicate clearly so people know where you stand • Listen actively to understand, not just to reply • Show empathy when others are struggling • Respect boun…

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John Morley June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Why Your Child Melts Down — And Can't Tell You Why

Your child is melting down and can't tell you why — and trying to fix it or stop it only makes it worse. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Deana Plaskon, a licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in human behavior and author of the award-winning Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers serie…

Your child is melting down and can't tell you why — and trying to fix it or stop it only makes it worse. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Deana Plaskon, a licensed mental health counselor wit…

Your child is melting down and can't tell you why — and trying to fix it or stop it only makes it worse. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Deana Plaskon, a licensed mental health counselor with a PhD in human behavior and author of the award-winning Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers series. You'll learn: 🐴 Why kids can't name big feelings 📖 How stories teach emotions better than lectures 🌀 What most SEL programs get wrong 🧰 A tool to use with your child today 💬 Why adults need this work too Walk away knowing how to give your child the words — and yourself some relie…

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Stacey Chillemi June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

Teatime with Miss Liz

Miss Liz Serves: T.K. Bush Unveiled

Teatime with Miss Liz Serves: T.K. Bush TitleThe Pulse Between Truth and Secrets TaglineSometimes the heart reveals what the mind tries to hide. DescriptionOn June 4th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes T.K. Bush, a cardiovascular technologist, author, reviewer, and storyteller whose work b…

Teatime with Miss Liz Serves: T.K. Bush TitleThe Pulse Between Truth and Secrets TaglineSometimes the heart reveals what the mind tries to hide. DescriptionOn June 4th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss L…

Teatime with Miss Liz Serves: T.K. Bush TitleThe Pulse Between Truth and Secrets TaglineSometimes the heart reveals what the mind tries to hide. DescriptionOn June 4th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes T.K. Bush, a cardiovascular technologist, author, reviewer, and storyteller whose work blends medical realism with psychological suspense. With more than two decades of experience in healthcare, T.K. has spent her career studying the rhythms of the human heart while simultaneously exploring the complexities of the human spirit through writing. Drawing from real-life experiences, family…

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Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

Finding Peace Through Trauma, Healing, & Community with Malisa Hepner

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⚠️ Trigger Warning: Trauma, Substance AbuseIn this deeply honest episode of The FEEL Podcast, Malisa Hepner, host of the Emotionally Unavailable, joins us for a …

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⚠️ Trigger Warning: Trauma, Substance AbuseIn this deeply hon…

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⚠️ Trigger Warning: Trauma, Substance AbuseIn this deeply honest episode of The FEEL Podcast, Malisa Hepner, host of the Emotionally Unavailable, joins us for a powerful conversation about trauma recovery, emotional healing, and finding peace through self-awareness, community, and self-compassion. Through her own experiences with trauma, emotional disconnection, and substance abuse, Malisa shares what it means to embrace healing as an ongoing journey rather…

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Melissa Crook June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

Transforming 45

Burnout, Body Wisdom & The Midlife Rebellion with Maria Angelova

What if exhaustion isn't the price of success? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Maria Angelova, creator of the Angelova Method, fitness professional, former corporate leader, and passionate advocate for helping people reconnect with their bodies. After years of pushing through stres…

What if exhaustion isn't the price of success? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Maria Angelova, creator of the Angelova Method, fitness professional, former corporate leader, and pass…

What if exhaustion isn't the price of success? This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Maria Angelova, creator of the Angelova Method, fitness professional, former corporate leader, and passionate advocate for helping people reconnect with their bodies. After years of pushing through stress, sleeplessness, anxiety, and burnout, Maria experienced a series of wake-up calls that forced her to question everything she thought she knew about achievement, productivity, and wellness. Together, Lisa and Maria explore: ✔ Why so many high-achieving women mistake burnout for success ✔ The hi…

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Lisa Boate June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

Healing Generational Trauma and Learning to Set Boundaries with Stephanie McAuliffe

What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable?In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back author, energy healer, and boundary expert Stephanie McAuliffe for an honest conversation abo…

What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable?In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcome…

What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable?In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back author, energy healer, and boundary expert Stephanie McAuliffe for an honest conversation about generational trauma, emotional healing, boundaries, people pleasing, and learning to trust yourself again.Stephanie shares her personal story of growing up in a family where emotions were silenced through alcohol, how those patterns shaped her relationships and career, and how she ultimately tran…

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Julie DeLucca-Collins June 3, 2026

Article

Why My Greatest Joy is Giving Joy to Others

Nothing hits quite like the warmth in your chest when you make someone smile. It’s that moment when a small gesture, kind word, or unexpected act of kindness flips someone’s day around, and somehow, it flips yours too. You walk away lighter, happier, more connected to the world around you. But h…

Nothing hits quite like the warmth in your chest when you make someone smile. It’s that moment when a small gesture, kind word, or unexpected act of kindness flips someone’s day around, and someho…

Nothing hits quite like the warmth in your chest when you make someone smile. It’s that moment when a small gesture, kind word, or unexpected act of kindness flips someone’s day around, and somehow, it flips yours too. You walk away lighter, happier, more connected to the world around you. But have you ever asked yourself why that feels so good? Why do you feel more fulfilled making someone else happy than chasing your own happiness directly? The answer is layered—woven from threads of psychology, biology, and even spirituality. We’re not just people looking for joy; we’re built t…

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Olivia L. June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

What The Dementia

176 | “Is It Horrible to Say I Don’t Love My Partner With Dementia Anymore?”

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the difficult question many dementia caregivers quietly ask themselves: “Is it horrible to say I don’t love them anymore?” This conversation encourages caregivers to reflect on what love means to them, acknowledge the complex emotions…

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the difficult question many dementia caregivers quietly ask themselves: “Is it horrible to say I don’t love them anymore?” This conver…

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the difficult question many dementia caregivers quietly ask themselves: “Is it horrible to say I don’t love them anymore?” This conversation encourages caregivers to reflect on what love means to them, acknowledge the complex emotions that can come with dementia caregiving, and consider what those feelings might be trying to reveal.This episode will cover:— A common emotional question dementia caregivers ask— How dementia can change relationships and feelings— Questions caregivers can ask themselves about their feelings—…

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Bre'anna Wilson June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

3 Traffic Arrests Hid a Lifetime of Childhood Trauma

3 Traffic Arrests Hid a Lifetime of Childhood Trauma: Her Powerful Journey from Abuse and Addiction to Sobriety and Success. How Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and Alcohol Addiction Nearly Destroyed Her Life Before She Found Healing, Purpose, and Recovery. When most people read an arrest report, they see …

3 Traffic Arrests Hid a Lifetime of Childhood Trauma: Her Powerful Journey from Abuse and Addiction to Sobriety and Success. How Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and Alcohol Addiction Nearly Destroyed Her Lif…

3 Traffic Arrests Hid a Lifetime of Childhood Trauma: Her Powerful Journey from Abuse and Addiction to Sobriety and Success. How Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and Alcohol Addiction Nearly Destroyed Her Life Before She Found Healing, Purpose, and Recovery. When most people read an arrest report, they see facts. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio Three DUI arrests. Alcohol abuse. Traffic stops. Court appearances.  Fines. Probation. A…

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John Jay Wiley June 3, 2026

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