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April 22, 2025 8 mins
In this episode of #FeelingsMatter, hosts Michelle Stinson Ross, Tina Schweiger, and Heather Hampton explore the emotion of craving - that strong feeling of desire and yearning. The hosts discuss how craving manifests as a physical sensation, its repetitive nature, and how this emotion often signals deeper unmet needs. Rather than viewing cravings as simple impulses to be immediately satisfied, they suggest using cravings as valuable emotional data that can lead to greater self-awareness.

Episode Highlights:
  • 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


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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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