Dr Emily - Hope

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<p>Today, Dr Emily talks about hope.</p> <p>And in a world where things can feel a little bit hopeless, this really couldn&rsquo;t have come at a better time.</p> <p>In contrast to all of our understanding up until this point, hope is not an emotion.</p> <p>Expertly defined by Dr Emily, hope is a belief. And most significantly, it can be learned, and it can be cultivated.</p> <p>Psychological mic-drop.</p> <p>This episode delves into strategies for creating both a sense of collective and individual hope, and in a discovery which happens to be VERY on-brand for this podcast, Dr Emily talks to the significance of vulnerability and connection in living a hopeful life.</p> <p>We <em>hope</em> you enjoy this one as much as we did.</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://bit.ly/41j0pT1">https://bit.ly/41j0pT1</a></p> <p>📚To pre-order Dr Emily&rsquo;s book <em>Unstuck</em>, click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a></p> <p>🫖&nbsp;Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Julia Baird - An Awe-full Conversation - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/episode/dr-julia-baird-an-awe-full-conversation/">https://www.theimperfects.com.au/episode/dr-julia-baird-an-awe-full-conversation/</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>📖&nbsp;Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Martin Seligman - Theory of Learned Hopelessness - <a href="https://bit.ly/3EY1oR2">https://bit.ly/3EY1oR2</a></li> <li>Rick Snyder - Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bAbu6Z">https://bit.ly/4bAbu6Z</a></li> <li>Jamil Zacki - Hope for Cynics - <a href="https://www.jamil-zaki.com/"></a><a href="https://www.jamil-zaki.com">https://www.jamil-zaki.com</a></li> <li>Robyn Walser - Heart of ACT - <a href="https://amzn.to/4izIv5x">https://amzn.to/4izIv5x</a></li> <li>Barbara Frederikson - Reflections on Positive Emotions and Upward Spirals - <a href="https://bit.ly/3EY2yfl">https://bit.ly/3EY2yfl</a></li> <li>Nick Cave&rsquo;s letter - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ETlr2O">https://bit.ly/3ETlr2O</a></li> <li>Victor Frankl - Man&rsquo;s Search For Meaning - <a href="https://bit.ly/4iizuNM">https://bit.ly/4iizuNM</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Dacher Keltner&rsquo;s work - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XfJpfe">https://bit.ly/3XfJpfe</a></li> <li>Obama&rsquo;s &lsquo;Hope&rsquo; poster - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kgkvG4">https://bit.ly/4kgkvG4</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>