Emotions as waves / 'you are the ocean' metaphor
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Emotions as waves / 'you are the ocean' metaphor has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Dec 2025).
A metaphor for decentering from transient emotional states: emotions are temporary waves, while the self is the broader observing capacity ('the ocean').
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | philosophy |
Who talks about Emotions as waves / 'you are the ocean' metaphor on podcasts?
Unknown (single narrator; attributed to Andrew Huberman in title only) brought up Emotions as waves / 'you are the ocean' metaphor; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
- How You Can Beat Your Emotions | ANDREW HUBERMAN Motivation on HUBERMAN LAB (Dec 2025) — Unknown (single narrator; attributed to Andrew Huberman in title only)
What is Emotions as waves / 'you are the ocean' metaphor mentioned alongside?
Emotions as waves / 'you are the ocean' metaphor is most often mentioned alongside Self-command, Mind is trainable and Nervous system adaptability.
Mentioned together: Self-command, Mind is trainable, Nervous system adaptability, Stimulus-response gap, Mindfulness / anchoring in the present, Interoception (noticing physical cues), Deep breathing / breath regulation, Cognitive reframing (changing the meaning attached to sensations/events), Cognitive distortions / negative self-narratives, Neural circuits for self-control (strengthened by repetition)