Feelings Matter

Feelings Matterhttps://mindfulappy.com/enMental Health2025https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6cadcbc4c0fa4ec18107b3720aa8786b.jpgFeelings Matterhttps://mindfulappy.com/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:12:22 +0000Michelle Stinson RossMichelle Stinson Rossinfo@feel-wise.com#FeelingsMatter - Our mission is to demystify everything about emotions. Helping us all get more comfortable talking about them. Join Tina Schweiger, Heather Hampton, and Michelle Stinson Ross as they unpack a new angle on emotions, draw on the...falseepisodicPleased #FeelingsMatterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pleased-feelingsmatter--69392289
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Michelle describes pleased as a "blended emotion" combining happiness and contentment that often exists as a "low key, quiet emotional experience" we might not give enough attention to, though recognizing these moments helps build resilience for challenging times
Tina associates pleased with "self-satisfaction," particularly when she's accomplished something she didn't think she could do or created something that turned out well, describing it as being "just gonna be self-satisfied for a little bit"
Heather observes that pleased seems to require personal influence over the outcome - feeling pleased when someone loves a gift you gave them rather than simply being delighted by receiving a gift yourself, noting "pleased has a reflection of I influenced a good outcome"
The hosts brainstorm creating a "resilience piggy bank" feature where users could save stories of positive emotions like pleased to pull out during tough moments, providing strength during trying times
Michelle connects pleased as "the antidote for shame," noting that the self-satisfaction of being pleased would make it difficult for shame's critical voice to take hold, suggesting that banking pleased moments could serve as powerful counter-narratives when experiencing shame

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Episode Highlights:

Michelle describes pleased as a "blended emotion" combining happiness and contentment that often exists as a "low key, quiet emotional experience" we might not give enough attention to, though recognizing these moments helps build resilience for challenging times
Tina associates pleased with "self-satisfaction," particularly when she's accomplished something she didn't think she could do or created something that turned out well, describing it as being "just gonna be self-satisfied for a little bit"
Heather observes that pleased seems to require personal influence over the outcome - feeling pleased when someone loves a gift you gave them rather than simply being delighted by receiving a gift yourself, noting "pleased has a reflection of I influenced a good outcome"
The hosts brainstorm creating a "resilience piggy bank" feature where users could save stories of positive emotions like pleased to pull out during tough moments, providing strength during trying times
Michelle connects pleased as "the antidote for shame," noting that the self-satisfaction of being pleased would make it difficult for shame's critical voice to take hold, suggesting that banking pleased moments could serve as powerful counter-narratives when experiencing shame

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Heather explains the crucial distinction between guilt ("I did something bad") and shame ("I'm a bad person because I did something bad"), noting she rarely experiences shame due to growing up in an atheist household without religious or cultural shaming mechanisms
Tina vulnerably shares how shame manifests as post-social anxiety, where she lies in bed ruminating and "looking for places where I should feel like a bad person," tracing this pattern to growing up in an authoritative household where shame was used for coercion and control, particularly around her female body during puberty
Michelle credits her encouraging upbringing in a religious household (but with supportive parents) for giving her resilience against shame, noting how behavioral mistakes were framed as learning opportunities rather than identity-defining failures
The hosts explore practical strategies for combating shame, including identifying adjacent emotions that are "safer to see" (like frustration instead of shame), reintroducing safety and curiosity to counteract shame's inward contraction, and practicing self-compassion
Michelle emphasizes building resilience to shame by creating habits of self-encouragement during good moments, telling yourself "you are smoking hot today" to have reserves when the inner critic attacks, and giving friends explicit permission to call out shame patterns and offer counter-narratives of truth and support

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Episode Highlights:

Heather explains the crucial distinction between guilt ("I did something bad") and shame ("I'm a bad person because I did something bad"), noting she rarely experiences shame due to growing up in an atheist household without religious or cultural shaming mechanisms
Tina vulnerably shares how shame manifests as post-social anxiety, where she lies in bed ruminating and "looking for places where I should feel like a bad person," tracing this pattern to growing up in an authoritative household where shame was used for coercion and control, particularly around her female body during puberty
Michelle credits her encouraging upbringing in a religious household (but with supportive parents) for giving her resilience against shame, noting how behavioral mistakes were framed as learning opportunities rather than identity-defining failures
The hosts explore practical strategies for combating shame, including identifying adjacent emotions that are "safer to see" (like frustration instead of shame), reintroducing safety and curiosity to counteract shame's inward contraction, and practicing self-compassion
Michelle emphasizes building resilience to shame by creating habits of self-encouragement during good moments, telling yourself "you are smoking hot today" to have reserves when the inner critic attacks, and giving friends explicit permission to call out shame patterns and offer counter-narratives of truth and support

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Tina describes feeling supported as experiencing belonging, safety, and trust simultaneously, noting physical manifestations like warmth in her heart, relaxed tension, better sleep, and increased gratitude and trust in others
Michelle shares how meeting with her co-hosts twice weekly provides an "infusion of energy" that she carries forward, describing how she's keenly aware when they miss time together and misses the support when it's not there
Heather reveals that feeling supported makes her "more daring, more bold" and willing to take risks, emphasizing the special magic of external validation even for self-confident people
The hosts connect the emotion of support to practical realities like government shutdowns that prevent people from "supporting their family," noting how losing the ability to provide support is heartbreaking and creates cascading effects on those who feel less supported
Tina explains her decision to place "supported" in the love category rather than neutral affect, arguing that feeling supported "blends right into the place of love" as an act and feeling of love, not something neutral or merely pleasant

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Episode Highlights:

Tina describes feeling supported as experiencing belonging, safety, and trust simultaneously, noting physical manifestations like warmth in her heart, relaxed tension, better sleep, and increased gratitude and trust in others
Michelle shares how meeting with her co-hosts twice weekly provides an "infusion of energy" that she carries forward, describing how she's keenly aware when they miss time together and misses the support when it's not there
Heather reveals that feeling supported makes her "more daring, more bold" and willing to take risks, emphasizing the special magic of external validation even for self-confident people
The hosts connect the emotion of support to practical realities like government shutdowns that prevent people from "supporting their family," noting how losing the ability to provide support is heartbreaking and creates cascading effects on those who feel less supported
Tina explains her decision to place "supported" in the love category rather than neutral affect, arguing that feeling supported "blends right into the place of love" as an act and feeling of love, not something neutral or merely pleasant

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Tina reflects on not feeling truly carefree since her late teens/early twenties during a brief period after finishing college before starting work, describing carefree as "having no responsibilities, nothing to worry about, nowhere to be, nothing to do" and wondering if it's possible to craft such experiences now
Michelle suggests that the stage of parenting significantly impacts carefreeness, noting how she couldn't feel carefree when vacationing with young children but now experiences it when traveling alone as an adult with grown children
The hosts explore "reverse engineering" carefree moments through mindfulness techniques like 20-minute meditation, mind-mapping to dive into problems without worry, or giving yourself permission to let your mind wander freely
Michelle observes that Tina likely experiences carefree moments during creative flow states when deeply engrossed in art or singing, even if she doesn't consciously recognize them as carefree in the moment because she's so absorbed in the creative process
The conversation concludes with the insight that cultivating carefree might be more accessible than chasing joy directly, offering a pathway to joy's "slightly different flavor" that feels more achievable given adult responsibilities - noting that "you have to work harder to find your happy feelings when you're older, but you can still find them"

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Episode Highlights:

Tina reflects on not feeling truly carefree since her late teens/early twenties during a brief period after finishing college before starting work, describing carefree as "having no responsibilities, nothing to worry about, nowhere to be, nothing to do" and wondering if it's possible to craft such experiences now
Michelle suggests that the stage of parenting significantly impacts carefreeness, noting how she couldn't feel carefree when vacationing with young children but now experiences it when traveling alone as an adult with grown children
The hosts explore "reverse engineering" carefree moments through mindfulness techniques like 20-minute meditation, mind-mapping to dive into problems without worry, or giving yourself permission to let your mind wander freely
Michelle observes that Tina likely experiences carefree moments during creative flow states when deeply engrossed in art or singing, even if she doesn't consciously recognize them as carefree in the moment because she's so absorbed in the creative process
The conversation concludes with the insight that cultivating carefree might be more accessible than chasing joy directly, offering a pathway to joy's "slightly different flavor" that feels more achievable given adult responsibilities - noting that "you have to work harder to find your happy feelings when you're older, but you can still find them"

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Michelle explains the etymology of "mortified" comes from the Latin word for death, describing it as "I did something so bad, so disgusting, that I just died a little," and notes the mortifying feeling makes you want to curl up small to avoid others' judgment
The hosts reflect on how life experience reduces mortification, with Michelle noting she hasn't felt truly mortified since her teenage years when identity is still forming and stakes seem higher, raising her empathy for young people navigating this intense emotion
Heather distinguishes mortification from embarrassment by noting intentionality - getting caught cheating on a test in high school created mortification because she knew she "was better than that" and had acted against her own integrity
Tina shares being mortified in her early twenties when a manager's "joke" led her to ask restaurant customers to leave, resulting in complaints and feeling she'd "ruined their night," describing the classic response of going into the walk-in cooler to cry
The conversation emphasizes curiosity as a resilience mindset for mortification and highlights self-soothing techniques like comfortable blankets, favorite tea, pleasant scents, or showers - small sensory experiences that bring you into the present with pleasant sensations when you don't have "your mommy to come and snuggle you"

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Episode Highlights:

Michelle explains the etymology of "mortified" comes from the Latin word for death, describing it as "I did something so bad, so disgusting, that I just died a little," and notes the mortifying feeling makes you want to curl up small to avoid others' judgment
The hosts reflect on how life experience reduces mortification, with Michelle noting she hasn't felt truly mortified since her teenage years when identity is still forming and stakes seem higher, raising her empathy for young people navigating this intense emotion
Heather distinguishes mortification from embarrassment by noting intentionality - getting caught cheating on a test in high school created mortification because she knew she "was better than that" and had acted against her own integrity
Tina shares being mortified in her early twenties when a manager's "joke" led her to ask restaurant customers to leave, resulting in complaints and feeling she'd "ruined their night," describing the classic response of going into the walk-in cooler to cry
The conversation emphasizes curiosity as a resilience mindset for mortification and highlights self-soothing techniques like comfortable blankets, favorite tea, pleasant scents, or showers - small sensory experiences that bring you into the present with pleasant sensations when you don't have "your mommy to come and snuggle you"

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Heather distinguishes revulsion from merely finding something "revolting," describing revulsion as including layers of loathing, disgust, and abhorrence - using the example of feeling revulsion toward attacks on hospitals during wartime versus simply finding roadkill revolting
Michelle shares how she experiences revulsion when encountering certain personality types, particularly narcissists, based on past negative experiences, questioning whether her knee-jerk avoidance reaction still serves her or blocks potentially meaningful connections
The hosts observe that revulsion often appears in response to large-scale issues that make them feel disempowered, with Heather noting she lets the emotion go quickly because "there's nothing I can do about it"
Tina reveals her experience of revulsion remains "childlike" and tied to physical disgust (like gross porta-potties) rather than evolving to encompass larger moral or societal issues, describing this as where the emotion is "stuck" for her
The conversation emphasizes that mindfulness techniques for processing revulsion work better for interpersonal situations (like difficult coworkers) than for moral offenses, and sometimes the healthiest response is simply to "turn the TV off" and walk away from the trigger

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Episode Highlights:

Heather distinguishes revulsion from merely finding something "revolting," describing revulsion as including layers of loathing, disgust, and abhorrence - using the example of feeling revulsion toward attacks on hospitals during wartime versus simply finding roadkill revolting
Michelle shares how she experiences revulsion when encountering certain personality types, particularly narcissists, based on past negative experiences, questioning whether her knee-jerk avoidance reaction still serves her or blocks potentially meaningful connections
The hosts observe that revulsion often appears in response to large-scale issues that make them feel disempowered, with Heather noting she lets the emotion go quickly because "there's nothing I can do about it"
Tina reveals her experience of revulsion remains "childlike" and tied to physical disgust (like gross porta-potties) rather than evolving to encompass larger moral or societal issues, describing this as where the emotion is "stuck" for her
The conversation emphasizes that mindfulness techniques for processing revulsion work better for interpersonal situations (like difficult coworkers) than for moral offenses, and sometimes the healthiest response is simply to "turn the TV off" and walk away from the trigger

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Episode Highlights:

Heather describes being present as "bringing a light bulb into your life" that shines a spotlight on things that may not be working, noting that this awareness can feel uncomfortable if you're not ready to make changes
Michelle observes that as an extrovert, she tends to be most present in social situations and conversations with others, while at home alone she switches off environmental awareness and becomes more "internally present"
Tina distinguishes between presence as a practice versus presence as a feeling, describing the emotional experience as "quiet and still" - like turning off a ceiling fan so you can sense energy moving through your body and interpret your senses clearly
Heather connects presence to flow states, wondering if practicing presence as a discipline can help people more easily access that powerful state where time seems to disappear
The hosts suggest that activities requiring focus but not being too hard - art, music, creative pursuits, sports, puzzles, or spending time with animals or children - can help cultivate presence and potentially lead to "hyper presence" or flow states

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Episode Highlights:

Heather describes being present as "bringing a light bulb into your life" that shines a spotlight on things that may not be working, noting that this awareness can feel uncomfortable if you're not ready to make changes
Michelle observes that as an extrovert, she tends to be most present in social situations and conversations with others, while at home alone she switches off environmental awareness and becomes more "internally present"
Tina distinguishes between presence as a practice versus presence as a feeling, describing the emotional experience as "quiet and still" - like turning off a ceiling fan so you can sense energy moving through your body and interpret your senses clearly
Heather connects presence to flow states, wondering if practicing presence as a discipline can help people more easily access that powerful state where time seems to disappear
The hosts suggest that activities requiring focus but not being too hard - art, music, creative pursuits, sports, puzzles, or spending time with animals or children - can help cultivate presence and potentially lead to "hyper presence" or flow states

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Episode Highlights:

Michelle describes her belief that "life is absurd" and her tendency to find humor even when it's not appropriate, noting how she uses humor in public speaking to make connections by getting people to "sit in the space of humor" with her
Tina shares how humor can emerge at the bottom of "emptying that sadness cup," describing humor as both healing and a coping mechanism she uses to break the hold of negativity when situations get dark or uncomfortable
Heather offers important insight for understanding depression, explaining that people can experience multiple emotions simultaneously - laughing and having fun with friends doesn't mean depression has disappeared or been "cured"
Michelle draws a powerful parallel between crying and laughter as forms of emotional release, noting both are "cathartic, therapeutic, and healing" and give us what we need to continue moving through difficult experiences
The hosts explore the communal nature of humor, noting how we literally buy tickets to comedy shows to "feel humorous with other people" and how sharing emotions - whether positive or challenging - is essential for emotional intelligence growth beyond just naming our feelings

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Episode Highlights:

Michelle describes her belief that "life is absurd" and her tendency to find humor even when it's not appropriate, noting how she uses humor in public speaking to make connections by getting people to "sit in the space of humor" with her
Tina shares how humor can emerge at the bottom of "emptying that sadness cup," describing humor as both healing and a coping mechanism she uses to break the hold of negativity when situations get dark or uncomfortable
Heather offers important insight for understanding depression, explaining that people can experience multiple emotions simultaneously - laughing and having fun with friends doesn't mean depression has disappeared or been "cured"
Michelle draws a powerful parallel between crying and laughter as forms of emotional release, noting both are "cathartic, therapeutic, and healing" and give us what we need to continue moving through difficult experiences
The hosts explore the communal nature of humor, noting how we literally buy tickets to comedy shows to "feel humorous with other people" and how sharing emotions - whether positive or challenging - is essential for emotional intelligence growth beyond just naming our feelings

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Episode Highlights:

Tina describes sadness as having a "physical feeling, like a tightness and heaviness in the chest" and shares her current experience of feeling sad and helpless watching someone she loves suffer, noting how sadness can become "compounded" and engulfing
Heather introduces the powerful metaphor of sadness as a cup that fills with "little sadnesses" until one more tips it over, causing all the accumulated grief to spill out - often revealing sadness about things we didn't even know we were carrying
The hosts discuss distinguishing sadness from depression, with Michelle noting that sadness triggers tears and emotional pain while depression feels more like shutting down, though both share that heavy "lead muscles" quality
Tina emphasizes that self-compassion is the "guiding North Star" when sad, encouraging listeners to give themselves permission to feel sadness without judgment, noting that "sitting with those emotions is the more courageous thing to do" rather than pushing them down
The conversation explores how to support others experiencing sadness, acknowledging that people often avoid grieving friends because sadness is "contagious" and uncomfortable, but emphasizing that simple presence, witnessing, and validating someone's sadness ("I see how sad you are") is what's truly needed

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Episode Highlights:

Tina describes sadness as having a "physical feeling, like a tightness and heaviness in the chest" and shares her current experience of feeling sad and helpless watching someone she loves suffer, noting how sadness can become "compounded" and engulfing
Heather introduces the powerful metaphor of sadness as a cup that fills with "little sadnesses" until one more tips it over, causing all the accumulated grief to spill out - often revealing sadness about things we didn't even know we were carrying
The hosts discuss distinguishing sadness from depression, with Michelle noting that sadness triggers tears and emotional pain while depression feels more like shutting down, though both share that heavy "lead muscles" quality
Tina emphasizes that self-compassion is the "guiding North Star" when sad, encouraging listeners to give themselves permission to feel sadness without judgment, noting that "sitting with those emotions is the more courageous thing to do" rather than pushing them down
The conversation explores how to support others experiencing sadness, acknowledging that people often avoid grieving friends because sadness is "contagious" and uncomfortable, but emphasizing that simple presence, witnessing, and validating someone's sadness ("I see how sad you are") is what's truly needed

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Highlights:

Heather describes sullen as appearing when something has "peeved you off" to a low simmering level of anger, requiring alone time to process what's bothering you before you might "erupt more" if forced to interact with others
Michelle uses the metaphor of a "Dairy Queen chocolate-dipped cone" to describe sullen - creating a "hard crunchy shell" around herself when she's run out of emotional capacity to deal with people, noting that the coating will eventually "melt and ooze off"
Tina connects sullen to being physically stuck or unable to accomplish things due to fatigue or illness, describing it as feeling "mopey" when prevented from getting the dopamine rush of completing tasks
The hosts discuss sullen as common during teenage years due to hormonal changes affecting brain chemistry, offering advice for parents to give space and acknowledgment rather than chasing teenagers for conversation during these moods
The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and allowing processing time when experiencing sullen, with Heather noting that being forced to engage while in "fight or flight mode" can lead to hurtful reactions that don't reflect what's really going on internally

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Highlights:

Heather describes sullen as appearing when something has "peeved you off" to a low simmering level of anger, requiring alone time to process what's bothering you before you might "erupt more" if forced to interact with others
Michelle uses the metaphor of a "Dairy Queen chocolate-dipped cone" to describe sullen - creating a "hard crunchy shell" around herself when she's run out of emotional capacity to deal with people, noting that the coating will eventually "melt and ooze off"
Tina connects sullen to being physically stuck or unable to accomplish things due to fatigue or illness, describing it as feeling "mopey" when prevented from getting the dopamine rush of completing tasks
The hosts discuss sullen as common during teenage years due to hormonal changes affecting brain chemistry, offering advice for parents to give space and acknowledgment rather than chasing teenagers for conversation during these moods
The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and allowing processing time when experiencing sullen, with Heather noting that being forced to engage while in "fight or flight mode" can lead to hurtful reactions that don't reflect what's really going on internally

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Episode Highlights:

Tina clarifies the distinction between guilt and shame: "guilt is I did something bad and shame is I'm a bad person because I did something bad," noting that guilt relates to behavior while shame attacks identity
The hosts share Tina's experience with an unprofessional healthcare provider who made inappropriate comments about her appearance, exploring her conflicted feelings about standing up for herself and requesting a refund
Michelle identifies guilt as particularly common in the female experience, noting how women are socialized to "don't make a fuss, don't make noise" and be accommodating, leading to guilt when they advocate for themselves
The conversation explores "overly responsible syndrome" as a generational issue for Gen X women who hold themselves to impossibly high internal standards that others don't expect from them
Tina shares her strategy for managing guilt through reframing, choosing to focus on how she "probably provided that office a service" rather than dwelling on guilty feelings, and training herself to redirect from guilt to gratitude when her mind returns to self-criticism

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Episode Highlights:

Tina clarifies the distinction between guilt and shame: "guilt is I did something bad and shame is I'm a bad person because I did something bad," noting that guilt relates to behavior while shame attacks identity
The hosts share Tina's experience with an unprofessional healthcare provider who made inappropriate comments about her appearance, exploring her conflicted feelings about standing up for herself and requesting a refund
Michelle identifies guilt as particularly common in the female experience, noting how women are socialized to "don't make a fuss, don't make noise" and be accommodating, leading to guilt when they advocate for themselves
The conversation explores "overly responsible syndrome" as a generational issue for Gen X women who hold themselves to impossibly high internal standards that others don't expect from them
Tina shares her strategy for managing guilt through reframing, choosing to focus on how she "probably provided that office a service" rather than dwelling on guilty feelings, and training herself to redirect from guilt to gratitude when her mind returns to self-criticism

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Episode Highlights:

Michelle reframes indifference as potentially beneficial in professional settings, sharing how she wished she could be more indifferent when a stressed client tried to transfer their panic to her, noting that "professional indifference" can help maintain healthy boundaries
The hosts connect indifference to Buddhist concepts of detachment, with Tina suggesting that the desire for indifference often stems from wanting to detach from drama that's been imposed on you
Heather raises the important question of whether indifference in personal relationships signals a problem that needs addressing, particularly when one partner reacts strongly to something while the other feels indifferent
Michelle shares how complete indifference was a clear indicator that her previous marriage was ending, describing it as "purely, I'm indifferent" - neither good nor bad, but simply absent of care
The hosts explore how indifference might lead to contempt if the same situations repeatedly arise, while also questioning whether partners need to give everything the same priority level, suggesting that sometimes indifference reveals that one person's anxiety or stress "resides in you and not in me"

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Episode Highlights:

Michelle reframes indifference as potentially beneficial in professional settings, sharing how she wished she could be more indifferent when a stressed client tried to transfer their panic to her, noting that "professional indifference" can help maintain healthy boundaries
The hosts connect indifference to Buddhist concepts of detachment, with Tina suggesting that the desire for indifference often stems from wanting to detach from drama that's been imposed on you
Heather raises the important question of whether indifference in personal relationships signals a problem that needs addressing, particularly when one partner reacts strongly to something while the other feels indifferent
Michelle shares how complete indifference was a clear indicator that her previous marriage was ending, describing it as "purely, I'm indifferent" - neither good nor bad, but simply absent of care
The hosts explore how indifference might lead to contempt if the same situations repeatedly arise, while also questioning whether partners need to give everything the same priority level, suggesting that sometimes indifference reveals that one person's anxiety or stress "resides in you and not in me"

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Episode Highlights:

Tina describes feeling colorful while writing a thank-you note with gold paint pen on blue glitter cardboard, explaining how creative expression with vibrant colors brings her self-satisfaction and joy, especially when "sparkles" are involved
Heather reveals that dyeing her hair pink and purple serves as both self-expression and a reminder that there's "something beautiful and effervescent inside" her, even during periods of depression when she may not feel it
Michelle connects her colorful wardrobe choices to her personality, noting how she gravitates toward vibrant clothing and uses even black as a base for contrast and impact rather than to hide
The hosts explore Tina's background in color theory and graphic design, learning how colors like McDonald's red and yellow combination are deliberately chosen to create discomfort that encourages quick turnover
Tina explains why colorful belongs in the humor category rather than joy or energy, noting that colorful people often have a "silly" quality and don't take themselves too seriously - embodying a "I don't give a crap about what you think because this makes me happy" attitude that celebrates uniqueness without needing approval

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Episode Highlights:

Tina describes feeling colorful while writing a thank-you note with gold paint pen on blue glitter cardboard, explaining how creative expression with vibrant colors brings her self-satisfaction and joy, especially when "sparkles" are involved
Heather reveals that dyeing her hair pink and purple serves as both self-expression and a reminder that there's "something beautiful and effervescent inside" her, even during periods of depression when she may not feel it
Michelle connects her colorful wardrobe choices to her personality, noting how she gravitates toward vibrant clothing and uses even black as a base for contrast and impact rather than to hide
The hosts explore Tina's background in color theory and graphic design, learning how colors like McDonald's red and yellow combination are deliberately chosen to create discomfort that encourages quick turnover
Tina explains why colorful belongs in the humor category rather than joy or energy, noting that colorful people often have a "silly" quality and don't take themselves too seriously - embodying a "I don't give a crap about what you think because this makes me happy" attitude that celebrates uniqueness without needing approval

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Michelle describes the visual representation of affection as looking "a little stoned," connecting this to the dopamine and "love chemicals" that create a natural high when we experience affectionate feelings toward others
Heather shares how physical touch is central to her experience of affection, noting that while you can feel affectionate toward someone from a distance, expressing that affection is difficult without being physically present
Tina vulnerably discusses her anxiety around physical touch due to childhood emotional neglect and past abuse, explaining how this creates a challenging conflict between craving human connection and experiencing physical discomfort when touched
The hosts explore the distinction between feeling affection and expressing it, with Michelle emphasizing the importance of consent when offering physical comfort, always asking "Would you like a hug?" before touching others
Tina shares a powerful story about comforting a delivery worker who was grieving, illustrating how emotional intelligence allows us to step outside our comfort zones to meet others' needs, and reflects on how she's grown from losing a friendship years ago due to not understanding how to show affection during difficult times

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Michelle describes the visual representation of affection as looking "a little stoned," connecting this to the dopamine and "love chemicals" that create a natural high when we experience affectionate feelings toward others
Heather shares how physical touch is central to her experience of affection, noting that while you can feel affectionate toward someone from a distance, expressing that affection is difficult without being physically present
Tina vulnerably discusses her anxiety around physical touch due to childhood emotional neglect and past abuse, explaining how this creates a challenging conflict between craving human connection and experiencing physical discomfort when touched
The hosts explore the distinction between feeling affection and expressing it, with Michelle emphasizing the importance of consent when offering physical comfort, always asking "Would you like a hug?" before touching others
Tina shares a powerful story about comforting a delivery worker who was grieving, illustrating how emotional intelligence allows us to step outside our comfort zones to meet others' needs, and reflects on how she's grown from losing a friendship years ago due to not understanding how to show affection during difficult times

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Episode Highlights:

Heather describes moral feelings as deeply tied to personal values and sense of self, making them more difficult to examine from different perspectives compared to other emotions, using current deportation policies as an example of how moral differences create unbridgeable gaps between people
Michelle distinguishes moral emotions from other feelings by noting they're based more on conditioning, upbringing, and cultural training rather than biochemistry or neurological wiring, requiring us to acknowledge how our responses are shaped by what we've been taught
Tina raises the provocative question of whether moral feelings might be "our deadliest emotion," pointing out that religious persecution and wars often involve both sides believing they're morally right
The hosts discuss how moral feelings can interfere with kindness and empathy, with phrases like "get off your high horse" revealing how moral positioning can become judgmental rather than genuinely principled
The conversation concludes with practical approaches to examining moral feelings, including using the "why ladder" technique to get to the root of beliefs and practicing self-acceptance to distinguish between core identity and potentially outdated belief systems

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Episode Highlights:

Heather describes moral feelings as deeply tied to personal values and sense of self, making them more difficult to examine from different perspectives compared to other emotions, using current deportation policies as an example of how moral differences create unbridgeable gaps between people
Michelle distinguishes moral emotions from other feelings by noting they're based more on conditioning, upbringing, and cultural training rather than biochemistry or neurological wiring, requiring us to acknowledge how our responses are shaped by what we've been taught
Tina raises the provocative question of whether moral feelings might be "our deadliest emotion," pointing out that religious persecution and wars often involve both sides believing they're morally right
The hosts discuss how moral feelings can interfere with kindness and empathy, with phrases like "get off your high horse" revealing how moral positioning can become judgmental rather than genuinely principled
The conversation concludes with practical approaches to examining moral feelings, including using the "why ladder" technique to get to the root of beliefs and practicing self-acceptance to distinguish between core identity and potentially outdated belief systems

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Episode Highlights:

Heather notes how the visual representation of worry shows the character looking off into the distance rather than at the viewer, illustrating how worry takes us out of the present moment and focuses on an unknown future
Heather shares her approach to worry using the phrase "worry doesn't have a place in a plan," explaining how she gathers information before deciding if something is worth worrying about, and how having a plan eliminates the need for worry
Tina theorizes that worry can become addictive because it creates an illusion of power or control over situations we actually cannot control, suggesting people can become "worry warts" as part of their personality
The hosts contrast worry (primarily mental rumination) with anxiety (more physical sensations), and explore how worry represents "over-engaging in choice" while exasperation comes from lack of agency
Heather offers a surprising perspective that her intimate relationship with depression may actually make her "immune" to worry, since she already has a pessimistic worldview and doesn't need to add more negative thinking on top of that baseline

Heather notes how the visual representation of worry shows the character looking off into the distance rather than at the viewer, illustrating how worry takes us out of the present moment and focuses on an unknown future
Heather shares her approach to worry using the phrase "worry doesn't have a place in a plan," explaining how she gathers information before deciding if something is worth worrying about, and how having a plan eliminates the need for worry
Tina theorizes that worry can become addictive because it creates an illusion of power or control over situations we actually cannot control, suggesting people can become "worry warts" as part of their personality
The hosts contrast worry (primarily mental rumination) with anxiety (more physical sensations), and explore how worry represents "over-engaging in choice" while exasperation comes from lack of agency
Heather offers a surprising perspective that her intimate relationship with depression may actually make her "immune" to worry, since she already has a pessimistic worldview and doesn't need to add more negative thinking on top of that baseline

Michelle defines gladness as "the intersection of joy and gratitude," distinguishing it from simple gratitude (being grateful for paid bills doesn't spark gladness) and noting how relationships with friends create true gladness in her life
Tina connects gladness to unexpected pleasant encounters, using the phrase "I am so glad that I ran into you" as an example of how gladness often contains an element of surprise mixed with gratitude and joy
The hosts distinguish gladness from happiness, describing happiness as more ephemeral and fragile (like a balloon that could pop), while gladness has a "longer shelf life" and is more nourishing to the soul
Heather notes that while happiness can be more superficial and driven by external circumstances, gladness has more substance because of its gratitude component, which helps ground it and make it sustaining
Michelle emphasizes that the goal isn't necessarily to have more positive emotions in our lives, but to become more aware of when we're experiencing them, noting that we often miss moments of gladness rather than lacking them entirely

Michelle defines gladness as "the intersection of joy and gratitude," distinguishing it from simple gratitude (being grateful for paid bills doesn't spark gladness) and noting how relationships with friends create true gladness in her life
Tina connects gladness to unexpected pleasant encounters, using the phrase "I am so glad that I ran into you" as an example of how gladness often contains an element of surprise mixed with gratitude and joy
The hosts distinguish gladness from happiness, describing happiness as more ephemeral and fragile (like a balloon that could pop), while gladness has a "longer shelf life" and is more nourishing to the soul
Heather notes that while happiness can be more superficial and driven by external circumstances, gladness has more substance because of its gratitude component, which helps ground it and make it sustaining
Michelle emphasizes that the goal isn't necessarily to have more positive emotions in our lives, but to become more aware of when we're experiencing them, noting that we often miss moments of gladness rather than lacking them entirely

Tina shares her current state of exasperation, triggered by something as simple as not being able to find dry erase markers that were "right in front of me the whole time," illustrating how small things become overwhelming when we're already dealing with persistent stressors
The hosts identify exasperation as often occurring when circumstances take away our sense of choice, control, or agency, with physical symptoms including tension, headaches, and fatigue
Heather connects exasperation to boundary violations, sharing her experience caring for someone with Alzheimer's where emergency situations (like a lost dog) force her to drop everything despite feeling like she can't say no
Michelle suggests this may be a generational issue for Gen Xers, who were raised with "no pain, no gain" mentality and are now in the "sandwich generation," caring for both children and aging parents while lacking self-care skills
The conversation reveals how exasperation can evolve into resentment when the same circumstances repeatedly occur, and how simply having someone "bear witness to your emotions" and talk them through can be powerfully healing

Tina shares her current state of exasperation, triggered by something as simple as not being able to find dry erase markers that were "right in front of me the whole time," illustrating how small things become overwhelming when we're already dealing with persistent stressors
The hosts identify exasperation as often occurring when circumstances take away our sense of choice, control, or agency, with physical symptoms including tension, headaches, and fatigue
Heather connects exasperation to boundary violations, sharing her experience caring for someone with Alzheimer's where emergency situations (like a lost dog) force her to drop everything despite feeling like she can't say no
Michelle suggests this may be a generational issue for Gen Xers, who were raised with "no pain, no gain" mentality and are now in the "sandwich generation," caring for both children and aging parents while lacking self-care skills
The conversation reveals how exasperation can evolve into resentment when the same circumstances repeatedly occur, and how simply having someone "bear witness to your emotions" and talk them through can be powerfully healing

Heather describes experiencing ambivalence in two ways: as part of depression where she simply doesn't care about outcomes, and more commonly through decision fatigue when overwhelmed by daily responsibilities and unable to make even simple choices like where to eat dinner
Michelle connects ambivalence to the "mental load of caregiving" that drives people to a point where they refuse to make any more decisions, noting there's a difference between "can't" and "won't" make decisions, with the latter tinged with irritation
Tina admits she struggles with holding space for people experiencing ambivalence because indecision is a pet peeve for her, honestly sharing that she might not be the right person to bring ambivalence to
The hosts discuss hope as the recommended mindset for ambivalence, with Tina suggesting that sometimes you can "trick your way out" of the emotional space by envisioning a positive future rather than trying to think your way out
Michelle shares the personal significance of her Phoenix tattoo as a symbol of hope and resilience, explaining how it reminds her that she has consistently risen from challenging situations and can do so again, providing evidence that "you can" rather than "you can't" get through difficult times

Heather describes experiencing ambivalence in two ways: as part of depression where she simply doesn't care about outcomes, and more commonly through decision fatigue when overwhelmed by daily responsibilities and unable to make even simple choices like where to eat dinner
Michelle connects ambivalence to the "mental load of caregiving" that drives people to a point where they refuse to make any more decisions, noting there's a difference between "can't" and "won't" make decisions, with the latter tinged with irritation
Tina admits she struggles with holding space for people experiencing ambivalence because indecision is a pet peeve for her, honestly sharing that she might not be the right person to bring ambivalence to
The hosts discuss hope as the recommended mindset for ambivalence, with Tina suggesting that sometimes you can "trick your way out" of the emotional space by envisioning a positive future rather than trying to think your way out
Michelle shares the personal significance of her Phoenix tattoo as a symbol of hope and resilience, explaining how it reminds her that she has consistently risen from challenging situations and can do so again, providing evidence that "you can" rather than "you can't" get through difficult times

Michelle describes fury as rare for her but connected to feelings of helplessness when she has no control over a harmful situation, noting that for her it takes "something excessive" to reach this level of intense anger
Tina explains fury as a complete "amygdala hijack" that can actually precede significant personal growth, suggesting that when you're helpless enough to feel furious, it can drive you to realize what you cannot control and need to accept
Heather shares that she rarely experiences fury in daily life except while driving (where her car serves as a safe space to express strong emotions), and emphasizes that anger emotions often signal core beliefs being challenged
The hosts discuss practical de-escalation strategies, including the "exit sign" visualization technique for removing yourself from volatile situations, and Tina shares a road rage story that illustrates how choosing not to engage can defuse dangerous confrontations
Michelle introduces the "whisper technique" for managing fury - deliberately speaking in whispers forces others to calm down to hear you while simultaneously helping regulate your own nervous system and buying time to regain clarity

Michelle describes fury as rare for her but connected to feelings of helplessness when she has no control over a harmful situation, noting that for her it takes "something excessive" to reach this level of intense anger
Tina explains fury as a complete "amygdala hijack" that can actually precede significant personal growth, suggesting that when you're helpless enough to feel furious, it can drive you to realize what you cannot control and need to accept
Heather shares that she rarely experiences fury in daily life except while driving (where her car serves as a safe space to express strong emotions), and emphasizes that anger emotions often signal core beliefs being challenged
The hosts discuss practical de-escalation strategies, including the "exit sign" visualization technique for removing yourself from volatile situations, and Tina shares a road rage story that illustrates how choosing not to engage can defuse dangerous confrontations
Michelle introduces the "whisper technique" for managing fury - deliberately speaking in whispers forces others to calm down to hear you while simultaneously helping regulate your own nervous system and buying time to regain clarity

Tina introduces charming as feeling "pleasant with an air of charisma," using the old-fashioned greeting "I'm charmed" as an example, and questions whether charm is a natural state or something crafted to influence others
Michelle explores the difference between authentic and manipulative charm, sharing experiences of initially finding someone charming only to discover they were "working extra hard" to win her over, leading to disappointment when the charm disappeared
Heather describes authentic charm as feeling adjacent to "flow" - something that comes naturally without working hard, like being inspired in the moment or genuinely wanting to connect with someone
Tina observes that charm can create "positive escalation" where feeling charmed by someone makes them feel more charming in return, creating an expanding "dance of delight" between people
Michelle connects charm to public speaking and performance, noting how successful speakers and performers (including Tina's stage presence) use charm to create connection with audiences, describing it as "the intersection of charisma and connection"

Tina introduces charming as feeling "pleasant with an air of charisma," using the old-fashioned greeting "I'm charmed" as an example, and questions whether charm is a natural state or something crafted to influence others
Michelle explores the difference between authentic and manipulative charm, sharing experiences of initially finding someone charming only to discover they were "working extra hard" to win her over, leading to disappointment when the charm disappeared
Heather describes authentic charm as feeling adjacent to "flow" - something that comes naturally without working hard, like being inspired in the moment or genuinely wanting to connect with someone
Tina observes that charm can create "positive escalation" where feeling charmed by someone makes them feel more charming in return, creating an expanding "dance of delight" between people
Michelle connects charm to public speaking and performance, noting how successful speakers and performers (including Tina's stage presence) use charm to create connection with audiences, describing it as "the intersection of charisma and connection"

Tina describes novel as a "childlike sense of wonder" that becomes harder to cultivate as we age and get stuck in patterns, emphasizing the importance of actively seeking new experiences to foster innovation and creativity
Heather distinguishes between encountering novel moments unexpectedly (like seeing a wild animal on a hike) and deliberately seeking them out (like watching "Love on the Spectrum" to better understand autism after meeting a colleague on the spectrum)
Michelle highlights the key distinction that novel is "the delight in the unfamiliar rather than the discomfort of the unfamiliar," noting how travel provides excellent opportunities for experiencing novelty through different architecture, culture, language, and food
The hosts note that when you identify you're feeling novel, the recommended action is simply to pause and recognize the positive aspects of the moment - the delight and enlightenment happening within the unknown experience
Tina connects novel to humor, explaining that something must be novel (catching us by surprise) to be funny, and emphasizes that novel is an emotion you want others to "catch" from you, promoting a mindset of compassion when experiencing this childlike wonder

Tina describes novel as a "childlike sense of wonder" that becomes harder to cultivate as we age and get stuck in patterns, emphasizing the importance of actively seeking new experiences to foster innovation and creativity
Heather distinguishes between encountering novel moments unexpectedly (like seeing a wild animal on a hike) and deliberately seeking them out (like watching "Love on the Spectrum" to better understand autism after meeting a colleague on the spectrum)
Michelle highlights the key distinction that novel is "the delight in the unfamiliar rather than the discomfort of the unfamiliar," noting how travel provides excellent opportunities for experiencing novelty through different architecture, culture, language, and food
The hosts note that when you identify you're feeling novel, the recommended action is simply to pause and recognize the positive aspects of the moment - the delight and enlightenment happening within the unknown experience
Tina connects novel to humor, explaining that something must be novel (catching us by surprise) to be funny, and emphasizes that novel is an emotion you want others to "catch" from you, promoting a mindset of compassion when experiencing this childlike wonder

Michelle describes feeling lively at their recent conference while working the expo hall floor, noting how as an extrovert she was energized by constant interaction with curious attendees despite being on her feet for long periods
Heather contrasts her experience as an introvert who found the conference draining but felt most lively during an intimate lunch conversation with colleagues, illustrating how introverts typically need smaller, deeper connections to feel energized
Tina shares her challenge with sensory overload at the conference, describing feeling "overwhelmed and panic" rather than lively in large crowds, but noting she becomes lively after recovery through one-on-one conversations and reflection
The hosts recommend using lively energy purposefully when it appears - tackling tasks you've been putting off, making phone calls that require energy, or engaging in creative or athletic endeavors like going to the gym
Heather emphasizes that lively energy is "strongly positive" and contagious, with the hosts agreeing that sharing this energy through smiles and random acts of kindness is a responsibility, noting that "kindness is the mindset for lively"

Michelle describes feeling lively at their recent conference while working the expo hall floor, noting how as an extrovert she was energized by constant interaction with curious attendees despite being on her feet for long periods
Heather contrasts her experience as an introvert who found the conference draining but felt most lively during an intimate lunch conversation with colleagues, illustrating how introverts typically need smaller, deeper connections to feel energized
Tina shares her challenge with sensory overload at the conference, describing feeling "overwhelmed and panic" rather than lively in large crowds, but noting she becomes lively after recovery through one-on-one conversations and reflection
The hosts recommend using lively energy purposefully when it appears - tackling tasks you've been putting off, making phone calls that require energy, or engaging in creative or athletic endeavors like going to the gym
Heather emphasizes that lively energy is "strongly positive" and contagious, with the hosts agreeing that sharing this energy through smiles and random acts of kindness is a responsibility, noting that "kindness is the mindset for lively"

Heather describes enlightenment as those magical moments when "several things that you know or have learned come together in a way that you've never thought about," creating connections that no one has ever explained to you before
Michelle distinguishes enlightenment from regular learning, noting that while you can't force enlightenment, you can create conditions for it by actively working toward learning new skills and pulling different aspects of your life together
Tina describes enlightenment as "finding the light from inside yourself," contrasting it with inspiration which typically comes from external sources, and shares how she often wakes up with new viewpoints or ideas that seem to arrive unexpectedly
The hosts connect enlightenment to workplace innovation, with Tina explaining how Feel Wise came from moments of enlightenment and describing these moments as "shoots" in a game of shoots and ladders that propel innovation forward faster
The conversation concludes with insights about how enlightenment connects to empathy - when you're truly in tune with yourself through enlightenment, you're better positioned to hold space for others and honor their experiences respectfully

Heather describes enlightenment as those magical moments when "several things that you know or have learned come together in a way that you've never thought about," creating connections that no one has ever explained to you before
Michelle distinguishes enlightenment from regular learning, noting that while you can't force enlightenment, you can create conditions for it by actively working toward learning new skills and pulling different aspects of your life together
Tina describes enlightenment as "finding the light from inside yourself," contrasting it with inspiration which typically comes from external sources, and shares how she often wakes up with new viewpoints or ideas that seem to arrive unexpectedly
The hosts connect enlightenment to workplace innovation, with Tina explaining how Feel Wise came from moments of enlightenment and describing these moments as "shoots" in a game of shoots and ladders that propel innovation forward faster
The conversation concludes with insights about how enlightenment connects to empathy - when you're truly in tune with yourself through enlightenment, you're better positioned to hold space for others and honor their experiences respectfully

Tina suggests confusion blends thinking and feeling, noting that people often say "I am confused" (active state) rather than "I feel confused," and observes it can trigger mild anger similar to frustration
The hosts contrast two common responses to confusion: either giving up ("throwing up your hands") which often involves negative self-judgment, or approaching it with curiosity and optimism
Michelle shares that her deepest experiences of emotional confusion occur in relationships, particularly when someone says one thing but behaves differently, making it difficult to understand what's true
The conversation takes a serious turn as the hosts discuss the "weaponization of confusion" in narcissistic relationships, with Michelle noting that frequent confusion in one specific relationship may be a warning sign of manipulation or gaslighting
Tina recommends resources for handling confusion more effectively, including "The Four Agreements" (particularly "not making assumptions" and asking questions) and Byron Katie's "Loving What Is," which helps with accepting uncertainty

Tina suggests confusion blends thinking and feeling, noting that people often say "I am confused" (active state) rather than "I feel confused," and observes it can trigger mild anger similar to frustration
The hosts contrast two common responses to confusion: either giving up ("throwing up your hands") which often involves negative self-judgment, or approaching it with curiosity and optimism
Michelle shares that her deepest experiences of emotional confusion occur in relationships, particularly when someone says one thing but behaves differently, making it difficult to understand what's true
The conversation takes a serious turn as the hosts discuss the "weaponization of confusion" in narcissistic relationships, with Michelle noting that frequent confusion in one specific relationship may be a warning sign of manipulation or gaslighting
Tina recommends resources for handling confusion more effectively, including "The Four Agreements" (particularly "not making assumptions" and asking questions) and Byron Katie's "Loving What Is," which helps with accepting uncertainty

Heather introduces adorable as a feeling associated with "puppies and kittens" but admits she often experiences this emotion toward others rather than feeling adorable herself, prompting the hosts to discuss the importance of both giving and receiving adoration
The hosts explore the phenomenon of "cute aggression" - that overwhelming feeling where something is so adorable you want to squeeze, bite, or physically express your emotion in response to extreme cuteness
Tina suggests that when adults seem adorable, it often involves a combination of kindness and silliness, distinguishing "adult adorable" from "baby adorable" through examples of thoughtful, agenda-free gestures
The hosts recommend being intentional about cultivating more adoration in our lives by deliberately expressing it toward others with expanded vocabulary beyond just saying "I love you"
The conversation concludes with an important insight about emotional awareness: while we often analyze difficult emotions, we should equally pay attention to positive emotions like adorable, as recognizing and cultivating them builds resilience and collective wellbeing

Heather introduces adorable as a feeling associated with "puppies and kittens" but admits she often experiences this emotion toward others rather than feeling adorable herself, prompting the hosts to discuss the importance of both giving and receiving adoration
The hosts explore the phenomenon of "cute aggression" - that overwhelming feeling where something is so adorable you want to squeeze, bite, or physically express your emotion in response to extreme cuteness
Tina suggests that when adults seem adorable, it often involves a combination of kindness and silliness, distinguishing "adult adorable" from "baby adorable" through examples of thoughtful, agenda-free gestures
The hosts recommend being intentional about cultivating more adoration in our lives by deliberately expressing it toward others with expanded vocabulary beyond just saying "I love you"
The conversation concludes with an important insight about emotional awareness: while we often analyze difficult emotions, we should equally pay attention to positive emotions like adorable, as recognizing and cultivating them builds resilience and collective wellbeing

Heather shares how she experiences aggression primarily while driving, using her car as a "safe space" to express feelings she wouldn't verbalize face-to-face, and recounts working through persistent aggressive feelings after a friendship breakup using EMDR therapy
Tina describes living with three neurodivergent males and observes how aggression tends to escalate as a "one-up emotion," creating power struggles that can trigger anxiety in bystanders
The hosts candidly discuss the challenges of parenting children with aggressive tendencies, with Tina sharing vulnerable stories about managing public meltdowns and the importance of finding compassion despite being tested
Michelle reflects on witnessing and helping Tina during a difficult parenting moment, highlighting the value of trusted community support when dealing with aggression, especially in public settings where others lack context
The conversation concludes with insights about the contagious nature of intense emotions like aggression, with Tina noting that "advanced emotional agility" involves staying mindful enough of your own emotional state to avoid unconscious reactions to others' aggression

Heather shares how she experiences aggression primarily while driving, using her car as a "safe space" to express feelings she wouldn't verbalize face-to-face, and recounts working through persistent aggressive feelings after a friendship breakup using EMDR therapy
Tina describes living with three neurodivergent males and observes how aggression tends to escalate as a "one-up emotion," creating power struggles that can trigger anxiety in bystanders
The hosts candidly discuss the challenges of parenting children with aggressive tendencies, with Tina sharing vulnerable stories about managing public meltdowns and the importance of finding compassion despite being tested
Michelle reflects on witnessing and helping Tina during a difficult parenting moment, highlighting the value of trusted community support when dealing with aggression, especially in public settings where others lack context
The conversation concludes with insights about the contagious nature of intense emotions like aggression, with Tina noting that "advanced emotional agility" involves staying mindful enough of your own emotional state to avoid unconscious reactions to others' aggression

Heather describes experiencing sorrowful in two distinct ways: during periods of depression (accompanied by despair) and in response to external events like receiving bad news about a friend's illness (which feels like "pure sadness" without despair)
The hosts discuss the physical manifestation of sorrow as a heaviness or weight in the body - Michelle notes it's "like our heart, our core is heavy" and requires extra energy to move, while Tina describes it as "the quieter side of sadness" with fewer thoughts and more physical sensations
Heather shares how she initially feared fully embracing sorrow, worried it might "swallow her up," but has learned that avoiding the emotion only keeps it around longer - acknowledging that "this too will pass" helps her move through it
Tina offers a touching technique for self-compassion during sorrowful times, suggesting we imagine ourselves as a sad puppy that needs gentle pets, patience, kindness, and space
The hosts use a powerful river rafting metaphor to describe emotional resilience - noting that you can't escape the river of difficult emotions, but you can learn to navigate it better each time, building skills that make future encounters less frightening and more manageable

Heather describes experiencing sorrowful in two distinct ways: during periods of depression (accompanied by despair) and in response to external events like receiving bad news about a friend's illness (which feels like "pure sadness" without despair)
The hosts discuss the physical manifestation of sorrow as a heaviness or weight in the body - Michelle notes it's "like our heart, our core is heavy" and requires extra energy to move, while Tina describes it as "the quieter side of sadness" with fewer thoughts and more physical sensations
Heather shares how she initially feared fully embracing sorrow, worried it might "swallow her up," but has learned that avoiding the emotion only keeps it around longer - acknowledging that "this too will pass" helps her move through it
Tina offers a touching technique for self-compassion during sorrowful times, suggesting we imagine ourselves as a sad puppy that needs gentle pets, patience, kindness, and space
The hosts use a powerful river rafting metaphor to describe emotional resilience - noting that you can't escape the river of difficult emotions, but you can learn to navigate it better each time, building skills that make future encounters less frightening and more manageable

Tina shares her experience with misophonia (aversion to specific sounds like chewing), explaining how it creates a desire to physically remove herself from the situation and can trigger anxiety about future encounters
Heather describes aversion as a protective emotion that can be beneficial in some contexts (avoiding spoiled food) but also detrimental when it prevents us from challenging our beliefs or connecting with others
The hosts explore how aversion can lead to problematic patterns of avoidance that might ultimately result in isolation and loneliness if not addressed
Michelle suggests that distraction can be a healthier alternative to complete avoidance - not cutting the aversion trigger out of your life entirely, but disrupting its impact through redirection
The conversation concludes by highlighting curiosity as the recommended mindset for addressing aversion, encouraging listeners to get curious about what's causing their aversion rather than immediately judging it or acting on it

Tina shares her experience with misophonia (aversion to specific sounds like chewing), explaining how it creates a desire to physically remove herself from the situation and can trigger anxiety about future encounters
Heather describes aversion as a protective emotion that can be beneficial in some contexts (avoiding spoiled food) but also detrimental when it prevents us from challenging our beliefs or connecting with others
The hosts explore how aversion can lead to problematic patterns of avoidance that might ultimately result in isolation and loneliness if not addressed
Michelle suggests that distraction can be a healthier alternative to complete avoidance - not cutting the aversion trigger out of your life entirely, but disrupting its impact through redirection
The conversation concludes by highlighting curiosity as the recommended mindset for addressing aversion, encouraging listeners to get curious about what's causing their aversion rather than immediately judging it or acting on it

Michelle describes her experience of anxiety as "being prepared for the truck to hit me," noting it often appears due to past trauma and manifests physically as tension and shaking, distinguishing it from nervousness which she experiences as "revving up" energy
Tina observes that anxiety is unusual in being both a condition (which can appear without context) and an emotion (tied to specific situations), sharing that for her it's a physical feeling of tightness in the chest
The hosts discuss practical techniques for managing anxiety, including box breathing (inhale 4 seconds, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4), conscious assessment of threats, and the "parade of horribles" approach of realistically evaluating worst-case and best-case scenarios
Michelle shares how self-talk and safety assessment can disrupt anxiety patterns by asking "Do I feel safe?" and either addressing specific threats or reassuring herself by listing safety factors ("I have enough food, bills are paid...")
The conversation concludes by connecting these practices to building resilience, highlighting how an optimistic mindset can help counter anxiety's fear-driven nature over time

Michelle describes her experience of anxiety as "being prepared for the truck to hit me," noting it often appears due to past trauma and manifests physically as tension and shaking, distinguishing it from nervousness which she experiences as "revving up" energy
Tina observes that anxiety is unusual in being both a condition (which can appear without context) and an emotion (tied to specific situations), sharing that for her it's a physical feeling of tightness in the chest
The hosts discuss practical techniques for managing anxiety, including box breathing (inhale 4 seconds, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4), conscious assessment of threats, and the "parade of horribles" approach of realistically evaluating worst-case and best-case scenarios
Michelle shares how self-talk and safety assessment can disrupt anxiety patterns by asking "Do I feel safe?" and either addressing specific threats or reassuring herself by listing safety factors ("I have enough food, bills are paid...")
The conversation concludes by connecting these practices to building resilience, highlighting how an optimistic mindset can help counter anxiety's fear-driven nature over time

Heather describes smugness as having an element of arrogance and "demeaning another person," placing it in the category of contempt, which therapists identify as particularly damaging to relationships
Michelle offers an alternative perspective, suggesting that smugness can sometimes be an indicator of having endured abuse or being repeatedly dismissed, serving as a red flag that something deeper needs attention
The hosts agree that smugness functions as an "orange flag" emotion - positioned between a yellow caution and a red warning - signaling that attention is needed before the feeling potentially evolves into more destructive contempt
Tina points out how quickly we can judge our own emotions, reminding listeners of the importance of approaching all feelings with a non-judgmental attitude first
The hosts recommend mindfulness techniques for processing smugness, particularly "noticing who or what you're judging," as a way to unpack and understand what's beneath this potentially problematic emotion

Heather describes smugness as having an element of arrogance and "demeaning another person," placing it in the category of contempt, which therapists identify as particularly damaging to relationships
Michelle offers an alternative perspective, suggesting that smugness can sometimes be an indicator of having endured abuse or being repeatedly dismissed, serving as a red flag that something deeper needs attention
The hosts agree that smugness functions as an "orange flag" emotion - positioned between a yellow caution and a red warning - signaling that attention is needed before the feeling potentially evolves into more destructive contempt
Tina points out how quickly we can judge our own emotions, reminding listeners of the importance of approaching all feelings with a non-judgmental attitude first
The hosts recommend mindfulness techniques for processing smugness, particularly "noticing who or what you're judging," as a way to unpack and understand what's beneath this potentially problematic emotion

Michelle describes bliss as the intersection of joy and peace - a feeling that's happy and good but also "very chill," without the overwhelming intensity of excitement
Heather suggests that bliss cannot be chased down but rather requires creating conditions where it can "alight upon you," comparing it to a butterfly that lands when we create the right environment
The hosts discuss the physical sensations associated with bliss, including the absence of tension in the body and a deep sense of presence or mindfulness
Heather shares her personal bliss experience of floating on a raft in a river with the sun warming her and her fingertips trailing in cold water - a memory she uses as a meditation when needed
Michelle reveals how small, everyday moments can trigger bliss, describing how the rainbows created by prisms hanging in her apartment windows still make her giggle with delight even after three years

Michelle describes bliss as the intersection of joy and peace - a feeling that's happy and good but also "very chill," without the overwhelming intensity of excitement
Heather suggests that bliss cannot be chased down but rather requires creating conditions where it can "alight upon you," comparing it to a butterfly that lands when we create the right environment
The hosts discuss the physical sensations associated with bliss, including the absence of tension in the body and a deep sense of presence or mindfulness
Heather shares her personal bliss experience of floating on a raft in a river with the sun warming her and her fingertips trailing in cold water - a memory she uses as a meditation when needed
Michelle reveals how small, everyday moments can trigger bliss, describing how the rainbows created by prisms hanging in her apartment windows still make her giggle with delight even after three years

Tina describes the physical sensations of embarrassment as feeling like "moths" in her stomach (not the happy butterflies), speeding up breath while simultaneously holding it, and having the urge to freeze or hide
The hosts discuss how blushing - whether on the face, ears, neck, or chest - is a common physical manifestation of embarrassment
Heather draws an insightful connection between imposter syndrome and embarrassment, suggesting that imposter syndrome might be "the potential embarrassment" or fear of being exposed as unprepared
Tina shares a vulnerable story about overcoming intense fear of embarrassment before performing with a band for the first time, describing physical symptoms and how the positive audience response helped her push through
The conversation highlights how embarrassment can be disempowering, particularly when caused by others intentionally, but also how facing the fear of embarrassment can create opportunities for growth and liberation

Tina describes the physical sensations of embarrassment as feeling like "moths" in her stomach (not the happy butterflies), speeding up breath while simultaneously holding it, and having the urge to freeze or hide
The hosts discuss how blushing - whether on the face, ears, neck, or chest - is a common physical manifestation of embarrassment
Heather draws an insightful connection between imposter syndrome and embarrassment, suggesting that imposter syndrome might be "the potential embarrassment" or fear of being exposed as unprepared
Tina shares a vulnerable story about overcoming intense fear of embarrassment before performing with a band for the first time, describing physical symptoms and how the positive audience response helped her push through
The conversation highlights how embarrassment can be disempowering, particularly when caused by others intentionally, but also how facing the fear of embarrassment can create opportunities for growth and liberation

Heather describes apathy as feeling like "going through the motions in life without really any purpose or direction," noting its connection to her experiences with chronic depression and ADHD
The hosts distinguish apathy from indifference, with Heather explaining that apathy involves a lower energy level and resignation, while indifference might still contain positive engagement
Michelle identifies a personal pattern where emotional tiredness can progress to apathy and then to full depression if not addressed early, using apathy as an important warning signal
Tina points out that apathy often emerges when we feel powerless or lacking control, describing it as a way to conserve emotional energy when we feel our efforts won't matter
The hosts discuss the clinical term "anhedonia" (inability to feel pleasure) as related to apathy and depression, emphasizing the importance of seeking help from both medical professionals and personal support networks when experiencing persistent apathy

Heather describes apathy as feeling like "going through the motions in life without really any purpose or direction," noting its connection to her experiences with chronic depression and ADHD
The hosts distinguish apathy from indifference, with Heather explaining that apathy involves a lower energy level and resignation, while indifference might still contain positive engagement
Michelle identifies a personal pattern where emotional tiredness can progress to apathy and then to full depression if not addressed early, using apathy as an important warning signal
Tina points out that apathy often emerges when we feel powerless or lacking control, describing it as a way to conserve emotional energy when we feel our efforts won't matter
The hosts discuss the clinical term "anhedonia" (inability to feel pleasure) as related to apathy and depression, emphasizing the importance of seeking help from both medical professionals and personal support networks when experiencing persistent apathy

Michelle shares how she experienced delight while editing previous podcast episodes, finding herself giggling at the joy in her co-hosts' voices during their conversations
Tina describes delight as having a lightness to it and being directed at something specific rather than general joy, sharing her moment of delight about adding "feed Sky's dragon" to her calendar
Heather characterizes delight as "buoyant" and "effervescent" but notes it tends to be fleeting, using her recurring delight at seeing fireflies as an example
The hosts discuss how noticing and documenting moments of delight can contribute to emotional resilience, suggesting these experiences belong in gratitude journals
The conversation concludes with reflections on how art can help us both capture and share moments of delight, and how the real challenge isn't experiencing more happiness but paying closer attention to the delightful moments already present in our lives

Michelle shares how she experienced delight while editing previous podcast episodes, finding herself giggling at the joy in her co-hosts' voices during their conversations
Tina describes delight as having a lightness to it and being directed at something specific rather than general joy, sharing her moment of delight about adding "feed Sky's dragon" to her calendar
Heather characterizes delight as "buoyant" and "effervescent" but notes it tends to be fleeting, using her recurring delight at seeing fireflies as an example
The hosts discuss how noticing and documenting moments of delight can contribute to emotional resilience, suggesting these experiences belong in gratitude journals
The conversation concludes with reflections on how art can help us both capture and share moments of delight, and how the real challenge isn't experiencing more happiness but paying closer attention to the delightful moments already present in our lives

Tina describes the physical experience of craving as a tension in her body, emphasizing that while cravings are associated with unmet needs, they're neutral signals rather than directives we must follow
The hosts explore how cravings for specific things (like chocolate or food) might actually be pointing to deeper emotional needs, such as connection or love
Michelle shares that recurring thoughts are her primary signal of craving, noting how the emotion demands attention by repeating until acknowledged
The conversation highlights how journaling is an effective way to process cravings, with Michelle sharing her personal example of craving creative writing beyond her professional work
The hosts emphasize the importance of getting curious about what might be behind our cravings rather than immediately acting on them, creating space for deeper understanding of our emotional needs

Tina describes the physical experience of craving as a tension in her body, emphasizing that while cravings are associated with unmet needs, they're neutral signals rather than directives we must follow
The hosts explore how cravings for specific things (like chocolate or food) might actually be pointing to deeper emotional needs, such as connection or love
Michelle shares that recurring thoughts are her primary signal of craving, noting how the emotion demands attention by repeating until acknowledged
The conversation highlights how journaling is an effective way to process cravings, with Michelle sharing her personal example of craving creative writing beyond her professional work
The hosts emphasize the importance of getting curious about what might be behind our cravings rather than immediately acting on them, creating space for deeper understanding of our emotional needs

The hosts contrast naturally experiencing thrills versus intentional "thrill-seeking" behaviors, noting that while thrilled is typically a positive emotion, thrill-seeking can sometimes lead to counterproductive outcomes
Michelle shares that being together in person with her co-hosts is thrilling for her, highlighting how connection with loved ones can create this intense positive emotion
Heather proposes that thrilled differs from elation by having "an element of danger averted," with nervous energy being enmeshed in the experience of being thrilled
Tina vulnerably shares her experience having a panic attack at the Grand Canyon, illustrating how quickly thrilled can transform into anxiety in certain situations
The conversation concludes with an important reminder for parents that sharing authentic emotional experiences with your children helps normalize emotions and teaches them it's okay to ask for help and support

The hosts contrast naturally experiencing thrills versus intentional "thrill-seeking" behaviors, noting that while thrilled is typically a positive emotion, thrill-seeking can sometimes lead to counterproductive outcomes
Michelle shares that being together in person with her co-hosts is thrilling for her, highlighting how connection with loved ones can create this intense positive emotion
Heather proposes that thrilled differs from elation by having "an element of danger averted," with nervous energy being enmeshed in the experience of being thrilled
Tina vulnerably shares her experience having a panic attack at the Grand Canyon, illustrating how quickly thrilled can transform into anxiety in certain situations
The conversation concludes with an important reminder for parents that sharing authentic emotional experiences with your children helps normalize emotions and teaches them it's okay to ask for help and support

Heather describes emotional tiredness as feeling "like slogging through waist deep mud in the dark," where everyday tasks require extra focus and energy despite maintaining outward appearances
Michelle explains how being emotionally tired can be an early warning sign of depression for her, prompting her to be vigilant when tiredness persists even after physical rest
Tina differentiates between situational tiredness (temporary irritations) and long-term tiredness connected to chronic health conditions, noting her experience with a decade of fatigue caused by medication side effects
The hosts discuss the cultural stigma that equates rest with laziness, sharing how they sometimes need explicit permission from others to take necessary breaks
Key takeaway: When someone makes a request, there are three valid responses - yes, no, or counter offer - and learning to accept "no" as a complete answer is crucial for supporting those experiencing emotional fatigue

Heather describes emotional tiredness as feeling "like slogging through waist deep mud in the dark," where everyday tasks require extra focus and energy despite maintaining outward appearances
Michelle explains how being emotionally tired can be an early warning sign of depression for her, prompting her to be vigilant when tiredness persists even after physical rest
Tina differentiates between situational tiredness (temporary irritations) and long-term tiredness connected to chronic health conditions, noting her experience with a decade of fatigue caused by medication side effects
The hosts discuss the cultural stigma that equates rest with laziness, sharing how they sometimes need explicit permission from others to take necessary breaks
Key takeaway: When someone makes a request, there are three valid responses - yes, no, or counter offer - and learning to accept "no" as a complete answer is crucial for supporting those experiencing emotional fatigue

Tina discusses her love for studying the complexity of the human experience, particularly emotions, describing herself as a "connoisseur" who wakes up excited every day because of this passion
Michelle emphasizes that love is often a choice and requires intentional cultivation, especially in long-term relationships where the initial "buzzy, fuzzy romantic feels" may fade
Heather shares wisdom from her experience as a wedding officiant, quoting "love is an act of will" and highlighting how participating in nurturing relationships keeps love alive
The hosts explore the distinction between intellectually acknowledging love versus actually feeling it as a physical sensation of warmth in the body
Discussion of different types of love (romantic, platonic, passion for work) and how sustainable love requires reflection and intentional attention

Tina discusses her love for studying the complexity of the human experience, particularly emotions, describing herself as a "connoisseur" who wakes up excited every day because of this passion
Michelle emphasizes that love is often a choice and requires intentional cultivation, especially in long-term relationships where the initial "buzzy, fuzzy romantic feels" may fade
Heather shares wisdom from her experience as a wedding officiant, quoting "love is an act of will" and highlighting how participating in nurturing relationships keeps love alive
The hosts explore the distinction between intellectually acknowledging love versus actually feeling it as a physical sensation of warmth in the body
Discussion of different types of love (romantic, platonic, passion for work) and how sustainable love requires reflection and intentional attention

Introduction to Feel Wise, which goes beyond traditional emotion wheels by visually representing emotions and providing mindfulness techniques for processing feelings
Distinction between academic emotional literacy (knowing feelings, empathy, regulation) and practical application (developing vocabulary to identify and express emotions)
Discussion of how a limited emotional vocabulary (often just "mad, sad, glad") prevents us from fully experiencing and processing our complex emotional lives
Exploration of emotions as "flavors" with nuance, and how having words for these nuances helps shift power from being driven by emotions to making conscious choices
Importance of approaching emotions non-judgmentally, avoiding "good/bad" labels that lead to resistance and rumination

Introduction to Feel Wise, which goes beyond traditional emotion wheels by visually representing emotions and providing mindfulness techniques for processing feelings
Distinction between academic emotional literacy (knowing feelings, empathy, regulation) and practical application (developing vocabulary to identify and express emotions)
Discussion of how a limited emotional vocabulary (often just "mad, sad, glad") prevents us from fully experiencing and processing our complex emotional lives
Exploration of emotions as "flavors" with nuance, and how having words for these nuances helps shift power from being driven by emotions to making conscious choices
Importance of approaching emotions non-judgmentally, avoiding "good/bad" labels that lead to resistance and rumination

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Episode Highlights
- Dealing with the power dynamic with leadership
- "Psychological safety is not relaxing your standards, feeling comfortable, being nice and agreeable, or giving unconditional praise. Psychological safety is a culture of respect, trust, and openness where it's not risky to raise ideas and concerns" Amy Edmonson
- Listening and creating psychological safety
-- ask open questions
-- Summarize what they said and repeat it back to them.
-- Reflect: repeat a word or phrase back to them
-- Clarify: Tell me more about that...
-- Give words of encouragement: "Go on" or "I see"
-- Affirm and acknowledge and then share resources

Episode Resources
- How to support mental health at work - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-support-mental-health-work
- How to Support Your Coworker Who’s Dealing With Mental Health Issues - https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/how-to-support-your-coworker-whos-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
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Episode Highlights
- Dealing with the power dynamic with leadership
- "Psychological safety is not relaxing your standards, feeling comfortable, being nice and agreeable, or giving unconditional praise. Psychological safety is a culture of respect, trust, and openness where it's not risky to raise ideas and concerns" Amy Edmonson
- Listening and creating psychological safety
-- ask open questions
-- Summarize what they said and repeat it back to them.
-- Reflect: repeat a word or phrase back to them
-- Clarify: Tell me more about that...
-- Give words of encouragement: "Go on" or "I see"
-- Affirm and acknowledge and then share resources

Episode Resources
- How to support mental health at work - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-support-mental-health-work
- How to Support Your Coworker Who’s Dealing With Mental Health Issues - https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/how-to-support-your-coworker-whos-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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Episode Highlights
- Check-in with your colleagues
- Ask open ended questions and pose them as “I” questions
-- I noticed that things aren’t okay lately
-- I care about you and I’d like to make time to chat
- Make time to create enough space for a difficult conversation
- Be prepared to be uncomfortable and be ready with empathy

Episode Resources
- How to support mental health at work - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-support-mental-health-work
- How to Support Your Coworker Who’s Dealing With Mental Health Issues - https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/how-to-support-your-coworker-whos-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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Episode Highlights
- Check-in with your colleagues
- Ask open ended questions and pose them as “I” questions
-- I noticed that things aren’t okay lately
-- I care about you and I’d like to make time to chat
- Make time to create enough space for a difficult conversation
- Be prepared to be uncomfortable and be ready with empathy

Episode Resources
- How to support mental health at work - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-support-mental-health-work
- How to Support Your Coworker Who’s Dealing With Mental Health Issues - https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/how-to-support-your-coworker-whos-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
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Episode Highlights
Exercise enhances concentration, mood, energy and motivation with neurochemical changes that increase:
- BDNF (Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor)-the brain’s own “Miracle Gro”
- Dopamine-which helps motivate you
- Serotonin-which boosts your mood
- Noradrenaline-which stimulates your energy
- New connections between nerve cells and neurons
Exercise:
- Boosts memory
- Increases concentration
- Improves mental health
- Enhances creativity
- Slows cognitive decline
- Improves circulation
- Aids learning and memory
- Builds more brain cells
- Prevents disease

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

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Episode Highlights
Exercise enhances concentration, mood, energy and motivation with neurochemical changes that increase:
- BDNF (Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor)-the brain’s own “Miracle Gro”
- Dopamine-which helps motivate you
- Serotonin-which boosts your mood
- Noradrenaline-which stimulates your energy
- New connections between nerve cells and neurons
Exercise:
- Boosts memory
- Increases concentration
- Improves mental health
- Enhances creativity
- Slows cognitive decline
- Improves circulation
- Aids learning and memory
- Builds more brain cells
- Prevents disease

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

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FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1979feelingsmatter,mentalhealth,mindbodyconnection,productivityfalse2fullManaging Workplace Stress Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-workplace-stress-part-2--49505070

Episode Highlights
- Watch out for the negative coping strategies
- Good hydration, good sleep, exercise are important
- It’s important to complete the stress cycle
-- Stressor: anything perceived as threatening and activates the stress cycle
-- Action: to complete the cycle & release stress chemicals, must engage in action
-- Relief: once stress chemicals released, your body relaxes and feels safe again
- Activities that complete the stress cycle:
-- crying, laughing, walking, deep breathing
-- hugs and affection from a partner, family member, or pet

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49505070Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:12:15 +0000Michelle Stinson RossMoving into post-pandemic operations is still creating a wave of stress and anxiety in our homes and community. It's important for workplace teams to recognize how stress manifests itself and adopt strategies and practices that can help them navigate...

Episode Highlights
- Watch out for the negative coping strategies
- Good hydration, good sleep, exercise are important
- It’s important to complete the stress cycle
-- Stressor: anything perceived as threatening and activates the stress cycle
-- Action: to complete the cycle & release stress chemicals, must engage in action
-- Relief: once stress chemicals released, your body relaxes and feels safe again
- Activities that complete the stress cycle:
-- crying, laughing, walking, deep breathing
-- hugs and affection from a partner, family member, or pet

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1318feelingsmatter,mentalhealth,stressmanagement,workplaceculturefalse2fullManaging Workplace Stress Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-workplace-stress-part-1--49446069

Episode Highlights
-91 percent of respondents say having an unmanageable amount of stress or frustration negatively impacts the quality of their work
- 83 percent of respondents say burnout from work can negatively impact their personal relationships.
-87 percent of professionals surveyed say they have passion for their current job but 64 percent say they are frequently stressed, dispelling the myth that passionate employees are immune to stress or burnout.
-Nearly 70 percent of professionals feel their employers are not doing enough to prevent or alleviate burnout within their organization.
-21 percent of respondents say their company does not offer any programs or initiatives to prevent or alleviate burnout.
-One in four professionals say they never or rarely take all of their vacation days.
-84 percent of millennials say they have experienced burnout at their current job, compared to 77 percent of all respondents.
-Nearly half of millennials say they have left a job specifically because they felt burned out, compared to 42 percent of all respondent

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49446069Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:26:26 +0000Michelle Stinson RossMoving into post-pandemic operations is still creating a wave of stress and anxiety in our homes and community. It's important for workplace teams to recognize how stress manifests itself and adopt strategies and practices that can help them navigate...

Episode Highlights
-91 percent of respondents say having an unmanageable amount of stress or frustration negatively impacts the quality of their work
- 83 percent of respondents say burnout from work can negatively impact their personal relationships.
-87 percent of professionals surveyed say they have passion for their current job but 64 percent say they are frequently stressed, dispelling the myth that passionate employees are immune to stress or burnout.
-Nearly 70 percent of professionals feel their employers are not doing enough to prevent or alleviate burnout within their organization.
-21 percent of respondents say their company does not offer any programs or initiatives to prevent or alleviate burnout.
-One in four professionals say they never or rarely take all of their vacation days.
-84 percent of millennials say they have experienced burnout at their current job, compared to 77 percent of all respondents.
-Nearly half of millennials say they have left a job specifically because they felt burned out, compared to 42 percent of all respondent

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1323false2fullWorkplace Empathy Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/workplace-empathy-part-two--49341290
Episode Highlights
- 83% of employees would choose a workplace with a healthy culture over higher salary
- We need to reframe empathy as the action of listening
- We can make assumptions about team dynamics, but we don’t know until we ask the question and listen.
- The biggest barrier to empathy in the workplace is being too busy. We are not empathetic when we are in a hurry.
- Accountability is necessary to successfully implement workplace empathy.

Episode Resource
Brené Brown on Empathy - Empathy is feeling with another person https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

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FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49341290Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:30:02 +0000Michelle Stinson RossIn this episode we explore what it means to show empathy and how a few simple actions can help create stronger connections and build a culture of honesty and openness. These are important factors for nurturing a more productive and healthier workplace...
Episode Highlights
- 83% of employees would choose a workplace with a healthy culture over higher salary
- We need to reframe empathy as the action of listening
- We can make assumptions about team dynamics, but we don’t know until we ask the question and listen.
- The biggest barrier to empathy in the workplace is being too busy. We are not empathetic when we are in a hurry.
- Accountability is necessary to successfully implement workplace empathy.

Episode Resource
Brené Brown on Empathy - Empathy is feeling with another person https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1053empathyatwork,feelingsmatter,mentalhealth,workplaceculturefalse2fullCultivating Empathy for a Healthier Workplacehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-empathy-for-a-healthier-workplace--49255794

Episode Highlights
- Empathetic companies outperform competitors by 20%
- Empathy creates the environment for a more engaged workforce
- Empathy is essential for creating a positive and productive workplace environment
- Empathy and accountability go hand in hand
- There are 3 different levels of empathy:
-- cognitive: ability to understand how a person feels and what they might be thinking makes us better communicators
-- emotional: ability to share the feelings of another person (helps build emotional connection)
-- compassionate: ability to go beyond simply understanding & sharing (move us into action-like taking a meal when someone dies)

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

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This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49255794Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:00:03 +0000Michelle Stinson RossWhether your staff is in the office or working remotely, understanding other people's emotions is a key skill in the workplace. It can enable us to resolve conflicts, build more productive teams and improve our relationships with co-workers, clients...

Episode Highlights
- Empathetic companies outperform competitors by 20%
- Empathy creates the environment for a more engaged workforce
- Empathy is essential for creating a positive and productive workplace environment
- Empathy and accountability go hand in hand
- There are 3 different levels of empathy:
-- cognitive: ability to understand how a person feels and what they might be thinking makes us better communicators
-- emotional: ability to share the feelings of another person (helps build emotional connection)
-- compassionate: ability to go beyond simply understanding & sharing (move us into action-like taking a meal when someone dies)

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

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This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1140empathy,feelingsmatter,mentalhealth,workplaceculturefalse2fullHow Does Tina REALLY Feel About Emotional Intelligence? Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-tina-really-feel-about-emotional-intelligence-part-2--49185077
Episode Highlights
- We often judge others by their behavior, but ourselves by our intentions. To resolve this, we need to actually ASK the other person about their intentions and find what they are actually feeling at the time
- We all have biases (gender culture, etc.) which are extremely difficult to get rid of, but emotional intelligence can impact how we deal with them
- As a leader, allowing yourself to be vulnerable will help people around you feel safe. Through we technology, we have more intimacy with customers than ever before, and it is essential that we make sure we are communicating to customers and coworkers positively

Episode Resources
“Former Facebook Product Manager Testifies Before Congress” Hypebeast, Aaron Chow, 2021
https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/facebook-whistleblower-testimony-news

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform and sign-up for the #FeelingsMatter mindfulness tracking project - Text the emoji that best represents the way you feel to (972) 778-6835

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Episode Highlights
- We often judge others by their behavior, but ourselves by our intentions. To resolve this, we need to actually ASK the other person about their intentions and find what they are actually feeling at the time
- We all have biases (gender culture, etc.) which are extremely difficult to get rid of, but emotional intelligence can impact how we deal with them
- As a leader, allowing yourself to be vulnerable will help people around you feel safe. Through we technology, we have more intimacy with customers than ever before, and it is essential that we make sure we are communicating to customers and coworkers positively

Episode Resources
“Former Facebook Product Manager Testifies Before Congress” Hypebeast, Aaron Chow, 2021
https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/facebook-whistleblower-testimony-news

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- The term emotional “intelligence” is a misnomer, as it implies that it is something you are born with rather than a skill that one gains through practice and exercise
- Emotions are neither good nor bad; rather the behaviors that they elicit are often what we conflate with being positive or negative.

Episode Resources
- “Bezos Wants to Create a Better Future in Space. His Company Blue Origin Is Stuck in a Toxic Past” Lioness, Alexandra Abrams, 2021
https://www.lioness.co/post/bezos-wants-to-create-a-better-future-in-space-his-company-blue-origin-is-stuck-in-a-toxic-past
- “Former Facebook Product Manager Testifies Before Congress” Hypebeast, Aaron Chow, 2021
https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/facebook-whistleblower-testimony-news

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- The term emotional “intelligence” is a misnomer, as it implies that it is something you are born with rather than a skill that one gains through practice and exercise
- Emotions are neither good nor bad; rather the behaviors that they elicit are often what we conflate with being positive or negative.

Episode Resources
- “Bezos Wants to Create a Better Future in Space. His Company Blue Origin Is Stuck in a Toxic Past” Lioness, Alexandra Abrams, 2021
https://www.lioness.co/post/bezos-wants-to-create-a-better-future-in-space-his-company-blue-origin-is-stuck-in-a-toxic-past
- “Former Facebook Product Manager Testifies Before Congress” Hypebeast, Aaron Chow, 2021
https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/facebook-whistleblower-testimony-news

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN and produced by Kel Skonberg of Mossy Stone Media. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
Mental health issues are common are by no means a character flaw, workplaces need to abandon the stigma that comes from expressing mental health concerns
While many managers and employers may be well-intentioned, they might not be aware of how to address mental health in the workplace

Episode Resources
“Mind the Workplace”, Mental Health America, 2021. https://www.mhanational.org/mind-workplace
“Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder” Arianna Huffington, 2014
“How Employers Can Improve Their Approach to Mental Health At Work” McKinsey & Company, Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, 2021
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-employers-can-improve-their-approach-to-mental-health-at-work?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406…

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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NAMI Central Texas, offering workplace mental health training
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Episode Highlights
Mental health issues are common are by no means a character flaw, workplaces need to abandon the stigma that comes from expressing mental health concerns
While many managers and employers may be well-intentioned, they might not be aware of how to address mental health in the workplace

Episode Resources
“Mind the Workplace”, Mental Health America, 2021. https://www.mhanational.org/mind-workplace
“Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder” Arianna Huffington, 2014
“How Employers Can Improve Their Approach to Mental Health At Work” McKinsey & Company, Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, 2021
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-employers-can-improve-their-approach-to-mental-health-at-work?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406…

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
One of the main reasons employees are leaving jobs or feeling resentful is because they feel they aren’t being heard by management, or their boundaries are not being respected.
Mental health issues are common are by no means a character flaw, workplaces need to abandon the stigma that comes from expressing mental health concerns
Our emotions are part of our health, and need to be treated as such
While many managers and employers may be well-intentioned, they might not be aware of how to address mental health in the workplace

Episode Resources
“Mind the Workplace”, Mental Health America, 2021. https://www.mhanational.org/mind-workplace
“Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder” Arianna Huffington, 2014
“How EmployersCan Improve Their Approach to Mental Health At Work” McKinsey & Company, Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, 2021
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-employers-can-improve-their-approach-to-mental-health-at-work?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406…

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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NAMI Central Texas, offering workplace mental health training
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Episode Highlights
One of the main reasons employees are leaving jobs or feeling resentful is because they feel they aren’t being heard by management, or their boundaries are not being respected.
Mental health issues are common are by no means a character flaw, workplaces need to abandon the stigma that comes from expressing mental health concerns
Our emotions are part of our health, and need to be treated as such
While many managers and employers may be well-intentioned, they might not be aware of how to address mental health in the workplace

Episode Resources
“Mind the Workplace”, Mental Health America, 2021. https://www.mhanational.org/mind-workplace
“Thrive: the third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder” Arianna Huffington, 2014
“How EmployersCan Improve Their Approach to Mental Health At Work” McKinsey & Company, Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto, 2021
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare-systems-and-services/our-insights/how-employers-can-improve-their-approach-to-mental-health-at-work?cid=other-eml-dre-mip-mck&hlkid=a774e1a8976d4a078406…

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Mindful Appy, the only software suite for the Net Emotional Index
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NAMI Central Texas, offering workplace mental health training
https://namicentraltx.org/workplace/

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Episode Resources
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/heres-what-we-know-about-how-remote-work-changes-us.html
https://theconversation.com/how-remote-working-can-increase-stress-and-reduce-well-being-125021
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswestfall/2020/10/08/mental-health-leadership-survey-reveals-80-of-remote-workers-would-quit-their-jobs-for-this/?sh=4c853c673a0f
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stress-of-working-from-home-4141174
https://www.overcoffeegames.com/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/heres-what-we-know-about-how-remote-work-changes-us.html
https://theconversation.com/how-remote-working-can-increase-stress-and-reduce-well-being-125021
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswestfall/2020/10/08/mental-health-leadership-survey-reveals-80-of-remote-workers-would-quit-their-jobs-for-this/?sh=4c853c673a0f
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stress-of-working-from-home-4141174
https://www.overcoffeegames.com/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
Building a psychologically safe workplace | Amy Edmondson | TEDxHGSE https://youtu.be/LhoLuui9gX8
https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it
https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/what-is-psychological-safety-at-work/
https://hbr.org/2021/04/what-psychological-safety-looks-like-in-a-hybrid-workplace
https://www.businessinsider.com/psychological-safety-remote-work-how-to-foster-2021-5
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/psychological-safety-and-the-critical-role-of-leadership-development

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
Building a psychologically safe workplace | Amy Edmondson | TEDxHGSE https://youtu.be/LhoLuui9gX8
https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it
https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/what-is-psychological-safety-at-work/
https://hbr.org/2021/04/what-psychological-safety-looks-like-in-a-hybrid-workplace
https://www.businessinsider.com/psychological-safety-remote-work-how-to-foster-2021-5
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/psychological-safety-and-the-critical-role-of-leadership-development

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Episode Highlights
Sam’s personal story of losing his son to suicide
Sharing Lucas’s legacy is how Sam worked through his pain and loss
The need for mental health education and literacy
The importance of self-compassion
Non-judgemental validation of how your kids feel and how you feel is the first step

Episode Resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfiorella/
https://100misfits.com/
https://thefriendshipbench.org/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
Sam’s personal story of losing his son to suicide
Sharing Lucas’s legacy is how Sam worked through his pain and loss
The need for mental health education and literacy
The importance of self-compassion
Non-judgemental validation of how your kids feel and how you feel is the first step

Episode Resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfiorella/
https://100misfits.com/
https://thefriendshipbench.org/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- Real world example of feelings at work
- The value of emotional resilience
- Simple tips for reducing stress in the moment
- Meeting the need for connection and belonging
- Checking in before the start of a meeting gives remote workers a chance to be present
- Communication tips that get to the needs that drive feelings

Episode Resources
https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-power-of-feelings-at-work
https://www.autismspeaks.org/types-autism-what-asperger-syndrome

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- Real world example of feelings at work
- The value of emotional resilience
- Simple tips for reducing stress in the moment
- Meeting the need for connection and belonging
- Checking in before the start of a meeting gives remote workers a chance to be present
- Communication tips that get to the needs that drive feelings

Episode Resources
https://www.strategy-business.com/article/The-power-of-feelings-at-work
https://www.autismspeaks.org/types-autism-what-asperger-syndrome

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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The highest correlations were found between a person’s perceived ability to distinguish multiple emotions at once and sense when emotions blend and change. Higher reported scores on this variable indicate a higher score in the psychological capital variable of optimism. Upon further research, several studies were found that confirm this relationship. One study found that the relationships between personality traits and both optimism and hope are mediated by emotional intelligence (Di Fabio et al., 2018). With further research, it may be possible to get a reliable score for emotional intelligence by simply testing a person’s ability to sense multiple emotions, emotional blends, or identify how emotions change from one to another. The DEAA is the first step in understanding which type of emotional awareness impacts emotional intelligence.

Episode Resources
Emotional Agility - https://www.susandavid.com/about-the-book/
https://www.6seconds.org/2020/08/11/plutchik-wheel-emotions/
NAMI Helpline 800-950-6264 M-F, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ET
Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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The highest correlations were found between a person’s perceived ability to distinguish multiple emotions at once and sense when emotions blend and change. Higher reported scores on this variable indicate a higher score in the psychological capital variable of optimism. Upon further research, several studies were found that confirm this relationship. One study found that the relationships between personality traits and both optimism and hope are mediated by emotional intelligence (Di Fabio et al., 2018). With further research, it may be possible to get a reliable score for emotional intelligence by simply testing a person’s ability to sense multiple emotions, emotional blends, or identify how emotions change from one to another. The DEAA is the first step in understanding which type of emotional awareness impacts emotional intelligence.

Episode Resources
Emotional Agility - https://www.susandavid.com/about-the-book/
https://www.6seconds.org/2020/08/11/plutchik-wheel-emotions/
NAMI Helpline 800-950-6264 M-F, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ET
Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- Emotion deeply relates to brand at the level of identity and brand voice
- How brands handle polarizing emotions related to things like politics
- Human beings make decisions based on emotion and then justify that decision with logic
- The association between brand and emotion impacts repeat purchase decisions
- The neuroscience behind the emotional associations we make with products and services
- Emotional engagement does lead to increased sales and customer loyalty

Episode Resources
https://clevertap.com/blog/emotional-branding/
https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/what-is-emotional-branding-and-how-is-it-effective
https://www.fastcompany.com/1682625/the-myth-of-marketing-how-research-reaches-for-the-heart-but-only-connects-with-the-head
https://medium.com/@salesforce/neuroscience-proves-we-buy-on-emotion-and-justify-with-logic-but-with-a-twist-4ff965cdeed8

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- Emotion deeply relates to brand at the level of identity and brand voice
- How brands handle polarizing emotions related to things like politics
- Human beings make decisions based on emotion and then justify that decision with logic
- The association between brand and emotion impacts repeat purchase decisions
- The neuroscience behind the emotional associations we make with products and services
- Emotional engagement does lead to increased sales and customer loyalty

Episode Resources
https://clevertap.com/blog/emotional-branding/
https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/blog/what-is-emotional-branding-and-how-is-it-effective
https://www.fastcompany.com/1682625/the-myth-of-marketing-how-research-reaches-for-the-heart-but-only-connects-with-the-head
https://medium.com/@salesforce/neuroscience-proves-we-buy-on-emotion-and-justify-with-logic-but-with-a-twist-4ff965cdeed8

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- How Nick went from a suit-wearing healthcare executive to a kilted nomad focused on kindness and connection
- How gifting PinkSocks took on a life of it’s own and became a movement
- How gifting creates connection and puts a stop to bullying and harassment

Watch Nick’s Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/xQLWUD6O9C0
How you can give a gift of PinkSocks https://pinksocks.life/gift-socks/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- How Nick went from a suit-wearing healthcare executive to a kilted nomad focused on kindness and connection
- How gifting PinkSocks took on a life of it’s own and became a movement
- How gifting creates connection and puts a stop to bullying and harassment

Watch Nick’s Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/xQLWUD6O9C0
How you can give a gift of PinkSocks https://pinksocks.life/gift-socks/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- How does judging emotion impact behavior driven by feelings?
- How are we internalizing this and judging our own emotions? How does that judgment impact behavior?
- Moral emotions seem to be a social construct, how are we using it to function as a society/culture?
- How do we use outwardly directed feelings to impact the behavior of others?

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
- How does judging emotion impact behavior driven by feelings?
- How are we internalizing this and judging our own emotions? How does that judgment impact behavior?
- Moral emotions seem to be a social construct, how are we using it to function as a society/culture?
- How do we use outwardly directed feelings to impact the behavior of others?

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-regulation/
6 Most Useful Emotional Regulation Skills for Adults
- Self-awareness
- Mindful awareness
- Cognitive Reappraisal
- Adaptability
- Self compassion
- Emotional support

BONUS CONTENT - During the live broadcast, we also discussed how parents can help our children learn emotional regulation skills. Don’t miss out on this information available on the YouTube video - https://youtu.be/CEGuUcNC7oA?t=1453

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44661662Thu, 06 May 2021 14:32:51 +0000Michelle Stinson RossEmotion regulation is the ability to exert control over one's own emotional state. It may involve behaviors such as rethinking a challenging situation to reduce anger or anxiety, hiding visible signs of sadness or fear, or focusing on reasons to feel...
Episode Highlights
https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-regulation/
6 Most Useful Emotional Regulation Skills for Adults
- Self-awareness
- Mindful awareness
- Cognitive Reappraisal
- Adaptability
- Self compassion
- Emotional support

BONUS CONTENT - During the live broadcast, we also discussed how parents can help our children learn emotional regulation skills. Don’t miss out on this information available on the YouTube video - https://youtu.be/CEGuUcNC7oA?t=1453

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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J. Alexander Greenwood is an award-winning writer, public relations consultant, speaker, and podcaster. He is best known as the author of the acclaimed John Pilate Mysteries. You can learn more about Alex, the John Pilate book series, and his podcasts Mysterious Goings On and PR After Hours at the following links:
https://amzn.to/2QEuZpv
https://mgopod.com/
https://prafterhours.com/

Episode Highlights
- How current events and media coverage contribute to the degradation of mental health across society
- The author’s responsibility to present characters with mental health issues as realistically as possible
- How Greenwood has represented mental health treatment in his books
- Modeling healthy coping strategies with your family

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44492053Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:51:49 +0000Michelle Stinson RossIn this episode, we explore the value of mindful representation of mental illness in books, TV, film. Part of the cultural struggle with mental health stigma has to do with the media representations of OCD, PTSD, Paranoia. Mental health is not a...
J. Alexander Greenwood is an award-winning writer, public relations consultant, speaker, and podcaster. He is best known as the author of the acclaimed John Pilate Mysteries. You can learn more about Alex, the John Pilate book series, and his podcasts Mysterious Goings On and PR After Hours at the following links:
https://amzn.to/2QEuZpv
https://mgopod.com/
https://prafterhours.com/

Episode Highlights
- How current events and media coverage contribute to the degradation of mental health across society
- The author’s responsibility to present characters with mental health issues as realistically as possible
- How Greenwood has represented mental health treatment in his books
- Modeling healthy coping strategies with your family

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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J. Alexander Greenwood is an award-winning writer, public relations consultant, speaker, and podcaster. He is best known as the author of the acclaimed John Pilate Mysteries. https://amzn.to/2QEuZpv You can learn more about Alex, the John Pilate book series, and his podcasts Mysterious Goings On https://mgopod.com/ and PR After Hours https://prafterhours.com/

Episode Highlights
- Introduction to author, J. Alexander Greenwood and the genesis of the first book of the John - Pilate Mystery series, Pilate’s Cross
- Quirky manifestation title character John Pilate’s experience of anxiety and PTSD
- Responsible representation of mental illness in literature and removing the stigma of seeking help for mental illness
- The relationship between suspense and anxiety

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

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J. Alexander Greenwood is an award-winning writer, public relations consultant, speaker, and podcaster. He is best known as the author of the acclaimed John Pilate Mysteries. https://amzn.to/2QEuZpv You can learn more about Alex, the John Pilate book series, and his podcasts Mysterious Goings On https://mgopod.com/ and PR After Hours https://prafterhours.com/

Episode Highlights
- Introduction to author, J. Alexander Greenwood and the genesis of the first book of the John - Pilate Mystery series, Pilate’s Cross
- Quirky manifestation title character John Pilate’s experience of anxiety and PTSD
- Responsible representation of mental illness in literature and removing the stigma of seeking help for mental illness
- The relationship between suspense and anxiety

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
- Automated voice analysis using short recordings of patient speech may be used to augment depression screen and symptom management. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f9b653cc-b36c-44fc-87f1-6dbf8e507624
- Study that helped define 27 different emotional states https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:130495ca-a162-4fca-9a35-d96866e7610f
- Study looking at the intensity of emotional states https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:409fd03e-0c28-4dd7-9668-22dfedec377a

Episode Highlights
*How emotions are defined
*How emotions can be reported and measured
*The personal and professional benefits of engaging scientific measurement of emotion

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
- Automated voice analysis using short recordings of patient speech may be used to augment depression screen and symptom management. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f9b653cc-b36c-44fc-87f1-6dbf8e507624
- Study that helped define 27 different emotional states https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:130495ca-a162-4fca-9a35-d96866e7610f
- Study looking at the intensity of emotional states https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:409fd03e-0c28-4dd7-9668-22dfedec377a

Episode Highlights
*How emotions are defined
*How emotions can be reported and measured
*The personal and professional benefits of engaging scientific measurement of emotion

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
* Craft, David. Radical Acceptance And Self-Esteem: Embrace Your Gifts Of Imperfection, Overcome Your Confidence Gap And Build Self-Acceptance https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Self-Esteem-Imperfection-Self-Acceptance/dp/1724000853
* Pandemic fatigue? How adherence to covid-19 regulations has been misrepresented and why it matters https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n137.full
* Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study Using Penalized Logistic Regression - https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.21.21252159v1
Episode Highlights
* Emotional labor of masking
* Acknowledging the long-term fatigue of Covid-19
* Radical Acceptance and how it helps with the fatigue of challenging circumstances
* Increased drug and alcohol use to numb the constant feeling
* What factors drive potential mental health issues

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
* Craft, David. Radical Acceptance And Self-Esteem: Embrace Your Gifts Of Imperfection, Overcome Your Confidence Gap And Build Self-Acceptance https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Self-Esteem-Imperfection-Self-Acceptance/dp/1724000853
* Pandemic fatigue? How adherence to covid-19 regulations has been misrepresented and why it matters https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n137.full
* Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study Using Penalized Logistic Regression - https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.21.21252159v1
Episode Highlights
* Emotional labor of masking
* Acknowledging the long-term fatigue of Covid-19
* Radical Acceptance and how it helps with the fatigue of challenging circumstances
* Increased drug and alcohol use to numb the constant feeling
* What factors drive potential mental health issues

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi
The Experience Sampling Method - https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-017-9088-8_2
Ted Talk - Flow, the secret to happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness?language=en
Episode Highlights
What Flow feels like
Definition of the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) and how it was developed
How the ESM is different from a survey
Problems with the original Experience Sampling Method
How ESM has been adapted to use smartphones and emoji to measure emotional awareness

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi
The Experience Sampling Method - https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-017-9088-8_2
Ted Talk - Flow, the secret to happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness?language=en
Episode Highlights
What Flow feels like
Definition of the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) and how it was developed
How the ESM is different from a survey
Problems with the original Experience Sampling Method
How ESM has been adapted to use smartphones and emoji to measure emotional awareness

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Tina and Michelle address the need for psychologically safe ways to ask for and get emotional feedback in the workplace. Inspired by the Net Promoter Score introduced in 2003, Schweiger has developed a way to track the emotional state of a group of people with the Net Emotional Index.

Episode Resources
Harvard Business Review article by Frederick F. Reichheld “The One Number You Need to Grow” Explaining the Net Promoter Score - https://hbr.org/2003/12/the-one-number-you-need-to-grow
Episode Highlights
The problem with isolation and independence when working remotely
Why businesses need better staff feedback
The relationship between company culture and the emotional state of employees
The Net Emotional IndexTM (NEI) is a single number between -100 and +100 that tells you how happy – or unhappy – your people truly are
How businesses can improve both culture and bottom line by tracking the NEI over time

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Tina and Michelle address the need for psychologically safe ways to ask for and get emotional feedback in the workplace. Inspired by the Net Promoter Score introduced in 2003, Schweiger has developed a way to track the emotional state of a group of people with the Net Emotional Index.

Episode Resources
Harvard Business Review article by Frederick F. Reichheld “The One Number You Need to Grow” Explaining the Net Promoter Score - https://hbr.org/2003/12/the-one-number-you-need-to-grow
Episode Highlights
The problem with isolation and independence when working remotely
Why businesses need better staff feedback
The relationship between company culture and the emotional state of employees
The Net Emotional IndexTM (NEI) is a single number between -100 and +100 that tells you how happy – or unhappy – your people truly are
How businesses can improve both culture and bottom line by tracking the NEI over time

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Grief Counseling
https://www.betterhelp.com/
https://www.talkspace.com/
Episode Highlights
Grief can be a surprise and can show up without warning
Empathy at the workplace is critical when so many people are grieving at the same time
Guided Meditation

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Grief Counseling
https://www.betterhelp.com/
https://www.talkspace.com/
Episode Highlights
Grief can be a surprise and can show up without warning
Empathy at the workplace is critical when so many people are grieving at the same time
Guided Meditation

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
Westernized ideals and falsehoods of happiness
Dopamine is the nervous system’s reward for happiness
Understand negative emotions as a signal, not as something to avoid
Mindfulness can help with processing emotions in a healthy way
Figure out what makes you happy in the moment

Resources Mentioned
Ingrid Fetell Lee - Designing Joy https://aestheticsofjoy.com/learn/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
Westernized ideals and falsehoods of happiness
Dopamine is the nervous system’s reward for happiness
Understand negative emotions as a signal, not as something to avoid
Mindfulness can help with processing emotions in a healthy way
Figure out what makes you happy in the moment

Resources Mentioned
Ingrid Fetell Lee - Designing Joy https://aestheticsofjoy.com/learn/

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Episode Highlights
Most companies in the US address toxic workplace environment by adjusting policies and procedures to affect behavior, rather than digging deeper into the underlying emotions
While Covid is contributing to general anxiety, corporate culture also impacts the emotional state of the workforce
Empathetic leadership demonstrates how a co-worker is valued by making sure everyone knows they are heard and not dismissed.
Quantifying and measuring emotion makes corporate empathy possible.

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43898002Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:05:09 +0000Michelle Stinson RossThe feelings of every employee matter because, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), depression causes an estimated 200 million lost workdays each year at the cost of $17 billion to $44 billion to employers. Unchecked stress and feeling...
Episode Highlights
Most companies in the US address toxic workplace environment by adjusting policies and procedures to affect behavior, rather than digging deeper into the underlying emotions
While Covid is contributing to general anxiety, corporate culture also impacts the emotional state of the workforce
Empathetic leadership demonstrates how a co-worker is valued by making sure everyone knows they are heard and not dismissed.
Quantifying and measuring emotion makes corporate empathy possible.

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

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Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1162emotion,feelingsmatter,mentalhealth,mindfulness,workplaceculturefalse1fullCuriosity: Who Are We - Feelings Matter Episode 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/curiosity-who-are-we-feelings-matter-episode-1--43798372
In the very first episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast, Hosts Tina Schweiger and Michelle Stinson Ross introduce you to their interest in feelings and emotions. They also provide a little background about themselves and what experience and expertise they bring to this discussion.

Tina Schweiger (she, her, hers) is the CoFounder, Designer and Chief Empath of Mindful Appy. She applies her passion for user experience with scientific rigor– blending the art of design with the science of positive psychology because in life, #FeelingsMatter. Her professional goal is to create digital products and experiences that elevate the human condition. You can learn more about Tina on her LinkedIn profile.

Michelle Stinson Ross (she, her, hers) is the Marketing Director and chief culture creator at Mindful Appy. As a writer and communicator #feelingsmatter to storytelling. Stories help us connect on an emotional level to each other as individual human beings and help us navigate in society. Her goal is to help tell the stories of the people impacted by the journey of mindfulness and share the ways we grow and learn together. You can learn more about Michelle on her LinkedIn profile.

Episode Highlights
#FeelingsMatter to job satisfaction and stress
Trust is tied to emotion
Everyone has emotions and bottling them up is ineffective
Mindfulness and emotional regulation are key to personal and professional growth
Parenting and the lizard brain

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the leader of leveraging the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

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Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43798372Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:05:11 +0000Michelle Stinson RossIntroduction to the #FeelingsMatter Podcast - Episode 1 In the very first episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast, Hosts Tina Schweiger and Michelle Stinson Ross introduce you to their interest in feelings and emotions. They also provide a little...
In the very first episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast, Hosts Tina Schweiger and Michelle Stinson Ross introduce you to their interest in feelings and emotions. They also provide a little background about themselves and what experience and expertise they bring to this discussion.

Tina Schweiger (she, her, hers) is the CoFounder, Designer and Chief Empath of Mindful Appy. She applies her passion for user experience with scientific rigor– blending the art of design with the science of positive psychology because in life, #FeelingsMatter. Her professional goal is to create digital products and experiences that elevate the human condition. You can learn more about Tina on her LinkedIn profile.

Michelle Stinson Ross (she, her, hers) is the Marketing Director and chief culture creator at Mindful Appy. As a writer and communicator #feelingsmatter to storytelling. Stories help us connect on an emotional level to each other as individual human beings and help us navigate in society. Her goal is to help tell the stories of the people impacted by the journey of mindfulness and share the ways we grow and learn together. You can learn more about Michelle on her LinkedIn profile.

Episode Highlights
#FeelingsMatter to job satisfaction and stress
Trust is tied to emotion
Everyone has emotions and bottling them up is ineffective
Mindfulness and emotional regulation are key to personal and professional growth
Parenting and the lizard brain

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
Mindful Appy, the leader of leveraging the Net Emotional Index
https://mindfulappy.com/

Join the conversation! Share how #FeelingsMatter to you via Facebook Messenger
m.me/MindfulAppyEmojiApp

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Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>1263emotion,feelingsmatter,mentalhealth,mindfulness,workplaceculturefalse1fullFeelings Matter Trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feelings-matter-trailer--43798054
Hosts Tina Schweiger and Michelle Stinson Ross provide you with a few hints of what is to come on the Feelings Matter Podcast.

Tina Schweiger (she, her, hers) is the CoFounder, Designer and Chief Empath of Mindful Appy. You can learn more about Tina on her LinkedIn profile.

Michelle Stinson Ross (she, her, hers) is the Marketing Director and chief culture creator at Mindful Appy. You can learn more about Michelle on her LinkedIn profile.

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

Join the conversation! Share how #FeelingsMatter to you via Facebook Messenger
m.me/MindfulAppyEmojiApp

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43798054Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:40:05 +0000Michelle Stinson RossComing Soon #FeelingsMatter Podcast Hosts Tina Schweiger and Michelle Stinson Ross provide you with a few hints of what is to come on the Feelings Matter Podcast. Tina Schweiger (she, her, hers) is the CoFounder, Designer and Chief Empath of...
Hosts Tina Schweiger and Michelle Stinson Ross provide you with a few hints of what is to come on the Feelings Matter Podcast.

Tina Schweiger (she, her, hers) is the CoFounder, Designer and Chief Empath of Mindful Appy. You can learn more about Tina on her LinkedIn profile.

Michelle Stinson Ross (she, her, hers) is the Marketing Director and chief culture creator at Mindful Appy. You can learn more about Michelle on her LinkedIn profile.

Original podcast theme music by Lance Keltner. https://www.youtube.com/user/lancekeltner This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and mixed at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

Join the conversation! Share how #FeelingsMatter to you via Facebook Messenger
m.me/MindfulAppyEmojiApp

Podcast theme music by Dubush Miaw from Pixabay

This episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.

This episode is sponsored by
FeelWise - bridging the gap between reflection and resilience, offering practical tools to help people overcome obstacles, embrace change, and grow stronger emotionally. https://www.feel-wise.com/

Don’t miss a moment of the conversation, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform]]>215emotionalhealth,mentalhealth,mindfulness,workplaceculturefalse1full