Thrilled - #FeelingsMatter

In this episode of #FeelingsMatter, hosts Michelle Stinson Ross, Tina Schweiger, and Heather Hampton explore the emotion of being thrilled - that feeling of extreme excitement and delight. They discuss how we often casually use powerful emotion words, the different ways people experience thrills, and the relationship between thrilled and other intense emotions like anxiety and elation. The conversation takes an interesting turn as they share personal experiences with thrill-seeking and emotional vulnerability. Episode Highlights: 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 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.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 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