In this episode, I sit down with Emotional Intelligence expert Jess Cameron to explore a skill many of us were never taught - how to understand and regulate our emotions.

Most of us were taught how to achieve, perform and push through discomfort. But very few of us were taught emotional awareness, emotional regulation or how to communicate what we’re actually feeling. Jess breaks down what emotional intelligence really means in practical terms. It’s not about being overly emotional or “soft.” It’s about self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and developing the ability to respond intentionally instead of reacting from old patterns.

We also explore intuition - that quiet inner voice that often gets drowned out by mental noise, stress and overthinking. Jess shares a pivotal year in her life where she chose to follow her intuition in every decision, even when it defied logic. That experiment reshaped her career and became the foundation of her work as a mindset and emotional intelligence coach.

This conversation goes deep into modern relationship dynamics, including masculine and feminine energy, emotional suppression in men and the desire for emotional depth in women. We discuss how emotional safety impacts intimacy, communication and connection - and why emotional regulation is essential for healthy relationships, effective leadership and personal growth.

Jess shares practical insights on:

• EQ vs IQ

• How to regulate emotions in high-pressure situations

• The role of intuition in decision making

• Masculine and feminine dynamics in modern relationships

• Parenting with emotional awareness

• Why anger is not bad - but mismanaged anger is

At its core, this episode is about building emotional resilience and self-trust. Because you cannot regulate what you refuse to acknowledge. And when you develop the skill of emotional regulation, everything shifts - your leadership, your relationships, your confidence and your sense of self.

If you want to strengthen your emotional intelligence, build better relationships, and respond with clarity instead of reacting from habit, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Inside this podcast:

- Why emotional intelligence is more than a soft skill

- How intuition gets drowned out by mental noise

- Why you cannot regulate emotions you avoid

- The tension between masculinity, femininity and emotional depth

- How awareness allows you to respond instead of react

Connect with Jess:

Instagram → ⁠https://bit.ly/3ZGbKMv⁠

Website → ⁠jesscameron.com⁠

Connect with Steve:

Instagram → ⁠https://bit.ly/3KARQhR⁠

LinkedIn → ⁠https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj⁠

Episode Highlights

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:02:30 - Emotional intelligence beyond buzzwords

00:05:00 - Observing thoughts and separating identity from mind

00:07:00 - Fine tuning intuition like a radio frequency

00:10:00 - Listen to the whisper or face the sledgehammer

00:12:00 - The career defining moment of saying no

00:15:00 - Following intuition despite fear

00:18:00 - IQ versus EQ and the limits of logic

00:20:00 - Judging intentions versus judging actions

00:24:00 - Emotional intelligence in conflict

00:28:00 - Masculine and feminine energy explained

00:32:00 - Why emotions were labeled as weakness

00:35:00 - Regulation versus suppression

00:38:00 - Invalidation disguised as positivity

00:41:00 - How men shut down in relationships

00:45:00 - Creating safe emotional space

00:49:00 - Awareness as the key to personal growth

ABOUT THE PODCAST SHOW

The Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.