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638. How to Regulate, Not React: Dr. Becky's 3-Step AVP Framework

Most people think peak performance means shutting emotions down. Wrong move. You don't need to eliminate emotions, you need to regulate them.

In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down a three-step framework from Dr. Becky Kennedy (popularized on Shane Parrish's Knowledge Project) that puts you back in control under pressure.

The AVP model: Acknowledge, Validate, Permit, isn't soft. It's a control system for your nervous system. Whether you're leading a team, coaching a kid, or talking yourself through a high-stakes moment, this framework helps you calm the noise, choose clarity over chaos…

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