We often describe our feelings with one word — “fine,” “pissed,” “tired” — and wonder why others don’t get us. In this episode, we explore how to turn vague emotions into vivid, specific experiences. Learn how describing moments, sensations, and nuances can transform your relationships and self-understanding. We also discuss: <ul><li>Why one-word feelings aren’t enough</li><li>Describing moments instead of labels</li><li>Using sensory and metaphorical language</li><li>Expanding your emotional vocabulary</li></ul> Thrive With Leo Coaching:&nbsp;If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thrivewithleo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thrivewithleo.com</a> to begin your journey.If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:In the US:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crisis Text Line</a>: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling.&nbsp;<a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a>: 1-800-273-8255 or 988<a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Trevor Project</a>: 1-866-488-7386Outside the US:<a href="https://www.iasp.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International Association for Suicide Prevention</a>&nbsp;lists a number of suicide hotlines by country.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to find them</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;We often describe our feelings with one word — “fine,” “pissed,” “tired” — and wonder why others don’t get us. In this episode, we explore how to turn vague emotions into vivid, specific experiences. Learn how describing moments, sensations, and nuances can transform your relationships and self-understanding. We also discuss: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why one-word feelings aren’t enough&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Describing moments instead of labels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using sensory and metaphorical language&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expanding your emotional vocabulary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thrive With Leo Coaching&lt;/strong&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.thrivewithleo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.thrivewithleo.com&lt;/a&gt; to begin your journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In the US:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crisis Text Line&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: 1-800-273-8255 or 988&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Trevor Project&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: 1-866-488-7386&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Outside the US:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.iasp.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;International Association for Suicide Prevention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;lists a number of suicide hotlines by country.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click here to find them&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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We often describe our feelings with one word — “fine,” “pissed,” “tired” — and wonder why others don’t get us. In this episode, we explore how to turn vague emotions into vivid, specific experiences. Learn how describing moments, sensations, and nuances can transform your relationships and self-understanding. We also discuss: Why one-word feelings aren’t enoughDescribing moments instead of labelsUsing sensory and metaphorical languageExpanding your emotional vocabulary


Thrive With Leo Coaching: 

If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.

If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:

In the US: 

Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Outside the US:

International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.

Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.

"Red" Isn't Red: Why is it so hard to describe what we're feeling?

"Red" Isn't Red: Why is it so hard to describe what we're feeling?

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