Untrigger Yourself by Vivir Emotional Fitness Institute

About Untrigger Yourself by Vivir Emotional Fitness Institute

Join Vivir founder, Dr. Peter Hercules, M.D., as he shares his insights and expertise on the complexities of human emotions and personal growth. Through deep discussions and thoughtful analysis, this biweekly podcast explores the topic of emotional fitness from many different angles. Co-hosted by his daughter and Vivir co-founder, Katrina Hercules, this podcast offers an informed perspective on cultivating emotional fitness and navigating life’s journey with clarity and positivity.

Publisher

Vivir Emotional Fitness Institute

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Aug 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Ep 52: An Introduction to the REIU Emotional Fitness Practice

   In this episode, we explore Rational-Emotional Integrative Updating (REIU), the Emotional Fitness practice we teach at Vivir. This conversation explains how the program works and breaks down why recognizing a pattern or understanding its origins may not be enough to change how we react, and why the process begins with noticing our present responses, deciding whether they still serve us, and choosing whether to update them. The discussion also explores how emotional fitness is a skill develope...

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   22 Sept 2026

   Ep. 51: The Importance of Personal Responsibility

   In this episode, the conversation explores why lasting emotional well-being requires more than passive treatment or short-term coping strategies. It looks at the importance of personal responsibility, daily practice, and learning how to take ownership of the emotional responses shaped by our past experiences. The discussion also considers how emotional fitness can be developed as a practical skill, giving people the tools to change triggered responses, break unhelpful patterns, and become mor...

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   2 Sept 2026

   Ep. 50: The Importance of Getting Deep

   In this episode, the conversation explores why lasting personal growth requires more than a single technique or good intentions. It looks at the value of self-examination, critical thinking, and learning how our past experiences shape the emotional responses that can keep us stuck. The discussion also considers how engaging deeply with ideas — from Stoic philosophy to art, science, and other sources of wisdom — can help us develop a broader perspective on life. Rather than skimming for quick ...

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5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Social presence

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Engagement

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