What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love?

Jun 13, 2025 5 min

About this episode

Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral. Well without realising it you’ve been experiencing an inspirational feeling known as “kama muta”. It’s been described by the Guardian as “the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had”. Where does the name come from? If we all feel it, why haven’t we heard of it before? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can I save money on my gas bill? What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Who are the main victims of natural disasters? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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