What happens when your emotions say one thing and logic says another?
In this video, I break down Wise Mind, one of the core mindfulness skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. Wise Mind helps you move beyond reacting purely from emotion or relying only on logic so you can make more grounded decisions.
To make it simple, I use a Star Trek analogy.
Think of Spock as Reasonable Mind. He focuses on facts, logic, analysis, and what makes sense.
Think of Captain Kirk as Emotion Mind. He is more likely to lead from instinct, passion, urgency, and what feels important in the moment.
Wise Mind brings both together.
Rather than asking emotion or logic to win, Wise Mind asks: What am I feeling? What are the facts? What action fits my values?
In this video, you'll learn what Wise Mind is, the difference between Emotion Mind and Reasonable Mind, why both have value, and how to access Wise Mind when you feel anxious, angry, overwhelmed, defensive, or triggered. T
his skill can be especially useful during conflict, relationship stress, parenting, difficult decisions, and moments when you notice yourself reacting quickly.
I'm Travis Goodman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder of The Men's Collective, and host of The Men's Collective Podcast.
This episode is part of my practical skills series, where I break down tools from DBT, nervous system regulation, parts work, and therapy into simple practices you can use in everyday life.
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
🌐 Learn more at menscollective.co or travisgoodmanlmft.com
JOIN THE COLLECTIVE: JOIN THE MEN'S COLLECTIVE: CLICK HERE
JOIN THE MAILING LIST & GET INVOLVED! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST
INSTAGRAM: MENSCOLLECTIVE.CO
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE
Connect and Support Travis:
YouTube: Travis Goodman Instagram: @travis.goodman.lmft Web: TravisGoodmanLMFT.com Follow Quentin: Instagram: @quentin.g.decamp
Music by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
