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Today, I sit down with Dr. Greg Stewart, counselor, coach, and author of the I³ framework, to break down how emotional intelligence truly works and why so many people feel overwhelmed, reactive, and exhausted by their emotions. We explore the core concept of I³—Information, Interpretation, and Intensity—and how misunderstanding any one of these leads to emotional inflation, conflict, and poor decision-making.

Dr. Stewart explains how most people react emotionally before gathering full information, allowing assumptions, lies, and trauma to distort their interpretation of reality. We discuss why emotional intensity must match the actual level of threat, how insecurity and identity wounds amplify reactions, and how unresolved trauma—both big “T” and little “t”—causes people to relive past pain in present situations. This conversation highlights why feeling triggered is often a signal for internal growth, not external control.

We also dive into how emotional goals drive behavior, why paths to those goals matter more than feelings alone, and how modern culture—including social media, politics, and relationships—has blurred the line between empathy and enablement. Dr. Stewart shares practical insight on emotional responsibility, personal boundaries, couples dynamics, leadership under pressure, and how faith, truth, and discipline stabilize identity and emotional regulation in an increasingly reactive world.

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