In this episode of #FeelingsMatter, hosts Michelle Stinson Ross and Tina Schweiger are joined by Heather Hampton to explore the emotion of love. The conversation delves into the multifaceted nature of love, from romantic partnerships to passion for work, highlighting how love involves both feeling and choice. The hosts share personal reflections on what love means to them and how it manifests in their lives.
Episode Highlights:
- 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
Podcast theme music by
Dubush Miaw from
PixabayThis episode of the #FeelingsMatter Podcast was recorded and produced at MSR Studios in Saint Paul, MN.Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. 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
Podcast theme music by
Dubush Miaw from
PixabayThis 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
