In this episode of #FeelingsMatter, hosts Michelle Stinson Ross, Tina Schweiger, and Heather Hampton explore the emotion of feeling blissful - that state of being extremely happy or full of joy. The hosts discuss how bliss represents an intersection of joy and peace, emphasizing its qualities of contentment, presence, and serenity. They share personal experiences of bliss and offer insights on how to create conditions where this gentle yet profound emotion might naturally arise.

Episode Highlights:

• 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

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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.

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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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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/

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