Oftentimes I see the biggest thing standing in our way is not the external it's the internal no amount of success no amount of love from others even will make up for the whole in your heart from a lack of friendship from yourself. Which is good news because I think we can do something about that. Welcome back.

or welcome to The Finding Mastery Podcast.

I'm your host Dr. Michael Jervay by trade and training a high performance psychologist,

when was the last time you felt completely free?

Not just happy, but you felt a profound sense of clarity and calm from within.

Dr Emma Sepulah has spent over a decade

proving that this state of inner freedom,

which she refers to as sovereignty,

is not only achievable, but essential for our well-being.

Emma is a psychologist, best-selling author, and leading researcher in the science of happiness

and social connection.

As the Director of the Women's Leadership Program at the Yale School of Management,

she's guided thousands of individuals towards greater emotional intelligence and resilience.

Get ready for an enlightening discussion. The challenges our approach to

well-being. Whether you're aiming to enhance your work, relationships, or

personal growth, Emma's insights offer a fresh perspective on thriving in our complex world.

So with that, let's dive right into this freeing conversation with Dr. Emma Sepala.

Emma, it is so great to have you

on the Finding Master's podcast.

I'm so excited to dig into your research

and your writings and how you're helping so many of us live just a little bit better in our lives.

And so, but first, congratulations on your new book sovereign.

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