Episode 89: Batja Mesquita
Episode 89: Batja Mesquita

I am Driven Podcast

Batja Mesquita is a social and cultural psychologist, as well as the author of Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions. She shares her perspective on understanding different cultures and how they interact in both positive and negative circumstances. ...

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I am Driven Podcast

Douglas Brackmann

Some people are born with a drive often seen in entrepreneurs, pro-athletes, adventurers and Navy SEALs. It's in their DNA. Research has shown that certain genes can manifest resilient and highly focused people who can also be impulsive, easily distracted and struggle with addiction. If you have these traits, it can create havoc in your life. You may be diagnosed with ADHD or OCD. But what the world tells you is a disorder may actually be your greatest gift. Here to help is psychologist and author, Dr. Douglas Brackmann. Using his experience in teaching the highly Driven how to master their gift, Doug provides the insights and tools you need to master yours. Listen to interviews with Driven individuals to learn from their successes, their set-backs, and know you are in good company on the path to manifesting the life you've always wanted.

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Batja Mesquita: How Culture Shapes Our Emotions

Episode Overview

Explore the profound link between culture and emotion
Gain insights into navigating cultural diversity
Understand the impact of culture on emotional experiences
Challenge universal perspectives on emotions
Cultivate empathy and cultural understanding

“We can't overestimate the degree to which we need other people. I mean, I think if you, I wouldn't call it, well, if you want to call it a trait, but it's a trait of the humankind. And we have a brain, as you know, that is able to do all the things we need to be in a more complex network, such as a culture or a bigger group.”

Imagine feeling an emotion, but it’s not just yours—it's shaped by the culture you live in. In this episode of the I Am Driven Podcast, Dr. Douglas Brackmann sits down with Batja Mesquita, a social and cultural psychologist and author of 'Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions'. Batja dives into the fascinating ways different cultures influence our emotional lives.

From daily interactions to our deepest sense of self, culture plays a pivotal role in shaping how we feel and express those feelings. This conversation challenges the idea that emotions are universal and highlights the diverse ways people experience them around the world. Batja's insights urge us to appreciate the rich tapestry of cultural differences and how they impact our emotional well-being. Through their engaging dialogue, Dr.

Brackmann and Batja explore how understanding these cultural nuances can foster empathy and help us navigate an increasingly diverse world. Whether you're curious about cultural psychology or looking to deepen your understanding of emotional diversity, this episode offers a treasure trove of valuable perspectives.

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