Equanimity: How to Stay Steady Without Shutting Down
May 19, 2026
In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and Quiet Strength author Margaret Cullen to explore one of emotional health’s most essential — yet under-discussed — qualities: equanimity.
Margaret shares how equanimity is not detachment or indifference, but rather the capacity to remain open, grounded, and emotionally balanced amid life’s inevitable turbulence.
In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and Quiet Strength author Margaret Cullen to explore one of emotional health’s most essential — yet under-discussed — qualities: equanimity.
Margaret shares how equanimity is not detachment or indifference, but rather the capacity to remain open, grounded, and emotionally balanced amid life’s inevitable turbulence.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why equanimity may be one of the most critical emotional skills of our time
- How outrage culture and social media intensify nervous system dysregulation
- Why suppressing emotions often masquerades as “regulation”
- The dangers of toxic positivity
- How mindfulness and equanimity overlap
- Why emotional wellness depends on expanding our capacity for discomfort
- Practical strategies for recovering more quickly from emotional hijacking
Memorable Insights:
- “Equanimity is recovery, not perfection.”
- “The full emotional range is part of being human.”
- “Seeking only positivity can make us more fragile.”
Resources Mentioned:
Newsletter & Free Emotional Health Guide:
https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter
https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter
Connect with Dr. Elisha Goldstein:
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/elishagoldsteinphd
Emotional health is the foundation for longevity, connection, and resilience in a rapidly changing world.