- The Mental Fitness Podcast
- Episode 25
The Mental Fitness Podcast•Episode 25•38 min
The Emotional Intelligence Playbook | What Your Emotions Are Really Telling You
February 17, 2026
In this episode, Dave and Luke dive into emotional intelligence, what it really means and why it matters. They explain it as a trainable set of abilities.
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(00:04:19) Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
(00:10:47) A Guided Exercise
(00:16:35) Five Skills to Build Emotional Intelligence
(00:31:35) Measuring Progress
In this episode, Dave and Luke dive into emotional intelligence, what it really means and why it matters. They explain it as a trainable set of abilities that can significantly improve stress regulation, relationships, leadership performance, and overall mental health.
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