The desire to want or not want something is one of the most complex emotions and can lead to intellectualization and simulation of potential outcomes.
The speaker talks about the importance of normalizing the expression of different emotions in the workplace and suggests simple ways to achieve it, like a feelings board on the wall or acknowledging people's captions.
When we try to fight back tears, our autonomic nervous system keeps our glottis open, causing difficulty in swallowing and the sensation of a lump in the throat.
The speaker shares their experience of feeling frustrated in a situation where they must be relaxed.
This podcast episode discusses the connection between emotions and the gut, and how context and culture play a role in how emotions are experienced. The discussion also touches on the limitations of the idea that serotonin in the gut is what causes feelings of calm.
In this episode, the speaker compares cleaning out a closet or a desk to going through emotions. They express their struggles with directing and waiting for disconnected people to show interest.
The speaker talks about being protective over her fans and the importance of expressing emotions. She also promotes her app, Positive Focus.
A discussion about a comment made by an edgy individual regarding another person, and the emotional response of that person's loved ones.
The guest and hosts discuss the balance between being tough and sensitive, and how an aggressive exterior can often be a defense mechanism for deep sensitivity.
The speaker reflects on the complicated nature of emotions and the challenge of approaching them honestly, while also discussing a more Buddhist perspective on emotions and how to understand and work with them.
Author Elif Shafak discusses the importance of recognizing the role of emotions in our lives and how they affect memory. She emphasizes that it's not a matter of whether we feel emotions, but how we respond to them.
During an interview, the narrator had an emotional outburst and began crying, prompting questioning from the interviewer and embarrassment from the narrator.
This podcast episode discusses the importance of owning and talking about your emotions without feeling vulnerable, with the suggestion to talk to yourself like you would talk to someone you love.
The protagonist describes the various scents he has experienced such as military rations and martyrs' testosterone, and his observations of the physical condition of the captives and the environment around him.
Our emotions are used to manipulate and control us in the digital age, making it important to control them. Evolutionarily speaking, emotions were used to enforce boundaries before a legal system existed, and it’s essential to differentiate between what your distant ancestors considered crossing boundaries and what you do.
The speaker reflects on their observations regarding emotions and mood but acknowledges that medical and biological aspects are not considered. They express the difficulty in discussing the topic without potentially hurting others and also mention the factor of balancing life experiences and hormone fluctuations.
The host talks about how it feels to be complimented in the midst of a struggle and how some people can be harmful in the way they bring up certain points.
The speaker talks about the impact of their difficult childhood on the way they handle emotions in the present day, and how it can sometimes be challenging. They also touch on the topic of suppressing emotions in certain situations.
The speaker talks about the feeling of euphoria when things are going well, but also the fear of it all coming crashing down. Using roller coasters as a metaphor, she explains how some people cannot fully enjoy the ups without worrying about the downs.
Liam becomes extremely angry after talking to his mother, leaving Hannah surprised and taken aback.
The process of reappraisal involves reevaluating a situation and looking at it from a different perspective to overcome negative emotions, such as questioning, lack of trust, fear, or the belief that one could have done it better. By doing so, it can open up to different emotions and reduce suffering.
The key to letting go of dysfunctional emotions is prioritizing knowledge acquisition over being right and avoiding getting stuck on past experiences.
The speaker suggests coping with emotions by listening to podcasts with keywords related to how you feel, comforting yourself that others are going through the same thing as you and reminding yourself that change is the only constant in life.
JJ's freedom comes down to the signature of a governor who would later leave office in a sex scandal. Uncontrollable emotions hinder one woman's ability to get out of bed.
The speaker seems to be in shock and keeps repeating "Oh my God."
The speaker discusses the challenge of pretending to feel emotions when they are not actually present, such as when reading a script for an acting role.
The podcast discusses the feelings of being trapped and buried alive, specifically in regards to agency and accountability.
