Podcasts about highly sensitive people

Feeling misaligned as a highly sensitive person? Maybe you're following the rules but something still feels off. In this episode of SelfKind, I'm exploring how knowing your values can not only shine a light on why you feel misaligned in certain places and spaces, but also transform decision-making, reduce overwhelm, and help you show up in ways that feel true to you as a highly sensitive person (HSP).As a highly sensitive person, “rules” can feel safe—but they can also pull you out of alignment if those rules (whether yours or someone else's) don't align with what is truly important to you. In this video I unpack values vs rules, why values-misalignment is so distressing for HSPs, and how a simple values lens can guide choices at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.In this episode you'll hear:

✨ In this soul-nourishing solo journey of Awaken Your Wise Woman, Elizabeth Cush invites us to step into the sacred space within, where our wounded inner child still longs to be seen and held. With the gentle guidance of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the powerful magic of parts work, Biz illuminates how the echoes of unmet emotional needs from childhood give rise to protective parts—like the inner critic, people pleaser, and perfectionist. These parts, though forged in pain, carry ancient wisdom and deep longing. With tenderness and compassion, we're reminded that healing begins when we listen to these parts with love and curiosity, honoring the divine intelligence they bring.

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025). 'A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'2. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026). It will have the same premise and title as the Audio Summit, except it will be 'A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'I hope you enjoy this episode!Elizabeth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Helping High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People To Go from Depleted to Dynamic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freebie! Listen to My Summer of Self-love Podcast Series!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Me (Set-up a 1:1 Strategy Call!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get My Newsletter (or Love Letters As I Like To Call Them!) :)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a DM on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on LinkedIn!⁠⁠⁠~~~~~~~~~~~~~Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.... ;-)I have to remind myself of this every so often…that self-care isn't self-ish. It's tough as heck sometimes isn't it? We don't wanna be seen as ‘mean' or ‘rude' or ‘selfish' for goodness sakes. We don't wanna be seen as excluding others either but when you think about it we're actually excluding ourselves. The Tonya Dalton quote “when you say yes to someone else, you say ‘no' to yourself”. This is so true. So a good giveaway to see if you're feeling disingenuous is if you're in fact you're saying no to yourself and if the answer is yes then you gotta reevaluate what you're doing because ‘self-care is not self-ish'. And another great quote by Iyanla Vanzant is “what's in our cups is for us, what's overflowing (in the saucer) is for everyone else”. ~~~~~~~~~~If this or any of my podcast episodes have been of value to you, please subscribe/follow and if you would be so kind as to rate me a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review? >>>To do a review on: Apple>>> 1. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >>>and 2. Scroll to the bottom to Ratings & Reviews >>3. Tap to Rate >> how many stars ️️️️️'s and then 'Write a Review'. Thanks! ORon Spotify >>> 1. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >>> and 2. Scroll to the Top and Click on the three dots (...) and 3. Rate Show >> how many stars ️️️️️️'s. Thanks in advance! ~~~~~~~~~~~I talk more about this on my newsletter or my ‘Love Letters' as I like to call them). Wanna get my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Sign-up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you in some way, shape or form. I podcast for the love of connecting with others, encouraging others and sharing information with others. Cheers to speaking up and for making your voice heardLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Tired of forgetting the self-care things that actually keep you thriving? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I'm sharing the ultra-simple habit stack that finally got me taking my vitamins every single day—no guilt, no mental drama. If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neurodivergent soul who tends to overthink wellness routines, this simple strategy could be a game-changer.In this episode you'll hear:❓ Why habit stacking works for Highly Sensitive People (and a shout-out to Atomic Habits by James Clear!)

Are you an HSP? Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) get a mixed reception in online neurodivergent spaces.  Some say it's just unspoken autism. Others say it's a valid identity in its own right. In this episode, Kate and Nic dig into what being an HSP actually means, whether it's its own neurodivergence, why some HSPs feel in-between and why the "quiet person with a book" isn't always autistic. There's nuance. There's self-identification. There's trauma-informed thought, and a healthy dose of “You know yourself better than anyone else. 

BIG NEWS! As you have already noticed, I have changed the name of this podcast to: The Highly Sensitive Soul Podcast.In an effort to better serve the people who this podcast would resonate with, I am narrowing my focus to use the tools in my tool belt, namely: Astrology, Coaching, Yoga and Ayurveda to help support highly sensitive souls. Education is key to understanding this trait, and self care is the method. I have tons of information to help give context to this experience and how to work with it, so you can take the measures to live your very best life. Thriving is a practice for everyone, and knowing yourself is the first step on this journey.Join me as I continue to unpack themes around self care, societal context, the wisdom of Astrology, and yogic practices that will help you enjoy the best parts of being a highly sensitive soul.For more information, visit my website here. Join me on Substack to understand the Astrological lens.And join my weekly mailing list here.Thanks again for tuning in!XO

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025). 'A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'2. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026). It will have the same premise and title as the Audio Summit, except it will be 'A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'I hope you enjoy this episode!Elizabeth⁠⁠My website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG handle⁠⁠⁠⁠All links are ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠Helping High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People To Go from Depleted to Dynamic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freebie! Listen to My Summer of Self-love Podcast Series!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Me (Set-up a 1:1 Strategy Call!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get My Newsletter (or Love Letters As I Like To Call Them!) :)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a DM on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on LinkedIn!⁠⁠~~~~~~~~~~~~~Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.... ;-)What is your Zone of Genius? Or Zones of Genius plural? This term came from the book 'The Big Leap' by Gay Hendricks. Some say it's our purpose and some even say it's our 'superpower'.The best way for me to describe it is that our Zones of Genius are our traits or things that we're naturally good at (it comes easy for us) and it's things or actions that energize us altogether.So for example, I'm good at planning gatherings but I don't absolutely love the tasks that go into it. This isn't my Zone of Genius because I don't love to do it and I don't feel that it's my purpose. Another way to figure this out is if you don't do any of your Zones of Genius, you feel 'empty' or 'off' or even 'down'.If I don't do at least one of the below every so often I won't feel good and I'll be down and out. I've discovered that my Zones of Genius are (in no particular order): 1. Connecting with others2. Encouraging and Motivating others3. Sharing information with othersIt took the most of my life to figure out what they were. I didn't know before this. Self-awareness is a part of self-love. Do you know what your Zone of Genius is or are? If the answer is no, I encourage you to take some time and to do a brain dump and write down what you absolutely love doing as well as what you're naturally good at. Something that comes easy for you that people always say..."you're really good at this!" or "How did you do this so effortlessly?". Remember it also has to be things that you absolutely love doing, too! If you know what your Zones of Genius is or are, please make a comment below! :) Thanks~~~~~~~~~~~If this or any of my podcast episodes have been of value to you, please subscribe/follow and if you would be so kind as to rate me a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review? >>>To do a review on: Apple>>> 1. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >>>and 2. Scroll to the bottom to Ratings & Reviews >>3. Tap to Rate >> how many stars ️️️️️'s and then 'Write a Review'. Thanks! ORon Spotify >>> 1. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >>> and 2. Scroll to the Top and Click on the three dots (...) and 3. Rate Show >> how many stars ️️️️️️'s. Thanks in advance! ~~~~~~~~~~~I talk more about this on my newsletter or my ‘Love Letters' as I like to call them). Wanna get my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Sign-up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you in some way, shape or form. I podcast for the love of connecting with others, encouraging others and sharing information with others. Cheers to speaking up and for making your voice heardLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this soulful episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, Elizabeth Cush invites highly sensitive women to lovingly attune to their inner worlds amidst the noise and intensity of the outer one. With heartfelt vulnerability, she shares how deeply the current state of the world can impact sensitive souls and emphasizes the importance of creating sacred space for grounding, rest, and energetic realignment. From placing hands on the heart to daily chakra meditations and basking in the imagined warmth of sunlight, Elizabeth offers nourishing rituals that allow women to anchor themselves in compassion and presence. She speaks of energetic hygiene not as a luxury, but as a necessity for showing up in the world as radiant, heart-centered beings. Tapping into her intuitive gifts, Elizabeth also shares her Reiki practice and visualizations to channel healing light through the crown chakra and down through the body, helping listeners reconnect with divine flow. She highlights the transformative power of nature, rest, hydration, and soul-aligned community—reminding us that we are our own greatest resource. This episode is a gentle yet powerful call to honor your sensitive spirit, to soften into your body, and to reclaim your energy as sacred. As we awaken our inner wise woman, we remember that our sensitivity is not a burden—but a beacon of light needed in this shifting world. Join the meetup for highly sensitive women in August! You can find the full show notes here.

Have you ever had a quiet nudge, a gut feeling, or an inner knowing you couldn't explain? As highly sensitive people (HSPs), our intuition often speaks to us in subtle ways—but years of overthinking, self-doubt, and second-guessing can make it hard to trust ourselves.In this episode, we explore: ✨ How intuition speaks to highly sensitive people ✨ The difference between intuition and fear ✨ Real-life stories of intuitive decision-making ✨ How to start building confidence in your own inner guidanceYou'll learn how to reconnect with your intuitive wisdom, how to begin trusting your decisions, and why your body holds the key to aligned choices.

Send us a textAlexandra Reid is a creative wellness coach and former scientist who supports Highly Sensitive People, especially women in STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through simple, art therapy-inspired practices. As an HSP herself, she understands what it feels like to be overstimulated, emotionally overloaded, or quietly carrying too much. Her background in research, government, and medical devices gives her insight into the high-pressure environments her clients face. Lexi's work blends mindfulness, neuroscience, and creative expression to help sensitive people reduce stress, process emotions, and reconnect with themselves.http://www.lexireidstudio.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-j-reid/https://www.instagram.com/lexireidstudio/https://www.youtube.com/@MindArtWellnessSupport the show

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. A new podcast titled "Quiet Leader" for introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people (to be launched in the late Summer).2. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025). 'A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'3. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026). It will have the same premise and title as the Audio Summit, except it will be 'A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'I hope you enjoy this episode!Elizabeth⁠My website⁠⁠⁠⁠IG handle⁠⁠⁠All links are ⁠here⁠!⁠⁠Helping High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People To Go from Depleted to Dynamic⁠⁠⁠Freebie! Listen to My Summer of Self-love Podcast Series!⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Me (Set-up a 1:1 Strategy Call!)⁠⁠⁠⁠Get My Newsletter (or Love Letters As I Like To Call Them!) :)⁠⁠⁠⁠Send me a DM on IG!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect on LinkedIn!⁠~~~~~~~~~~~~~Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.... ;-)This is similar to what I spoke about in my episode before this one when it originally aired, titled, "Ep 31 The Heart Knows Before the Mind Does". It's interesting how we are taught and "groomed" (especially women) to look 'outward' for advice and to ask, ask, ask. And to not ever look inward and to follow our instincts and what our intuition is telling us. I'm not speaking about anything that's harming someone else...I have too much empathy for that and I would never preach that.This is for the sole reason of us following our intuition in life and that that is enough. We don't need to ask for permission or to ask for advice or to look outward. It's all within us and isn't it interesting that that's when we seek advice the most? If someone asks you "why are you doing this or that?" or "how come?" you can steal this answer from me which is..."Because I'm following my instincts" and if they keep asking you can follow-up with "My instincts are just that, they're mine and they won't make sense to you"....just like your instincts are yours and they won't make sense to me either". And you can be rest assured that that is enough of a reason. :)~~~~~~~~~~If this or any of my podcast episodes have been of value to you, please subscribe/follow and if you would be so kind as to rate me a 5 star ️️️️️ review? >>>To do a review on: Apple>>> 1. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >>>and 2. Scroll to the bottom to Ratings & Reviews >>3. Tap to Rate >> how many stars ️️️️️'s and then 'Write a Review'. Thanks! ORon Spotify >>> 1. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ >>> and 2. Scroll to the Top and Click on the three dots (...) and 3. Rate Show >> how many stars ️️️️️️'s. Thanks in advance! ~~~~~~~~~~~I talk more about this on my newsletter or my ‘Love Letters' as I like to call them). Wanna get my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Sign-up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you in some way, shape or form. I podcast for the love of connecting with others, encouraging others and sharing information with others. Cheers to speaking up and for making your voice heardLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Do you feel like your body is always on high alert? Does emotional stress lead to a racing heart, skin breakouts, or stomach problems? If you're an empath or highly sensitive person (HSP), you might be experiencing mast cell activation, and it's more common than you think. In this episode, Dr. Aimie explores the hidden biology behind why sensitive people get sick from stress. Here's what's happening: Your body has special immune cells called mast cells. They act like security guards. But after trauma or chronic stress, these cells can become overreactive. They can treat everyday experiences like threats, even normal conversations or emotional triggers. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your body treats emotional stress like a physical emergency How your immune system gets stuck in “danger mode” (and why it's not your fault) How to naturally calm an overactive nervous system Supplements for mast cell activation Dr. Aimie's favorite technique that resets your nervous system How blood sugar levels affect emotional reactivity Simple daily habits to support nervous system healing Whether you're someone who feels emotionally or physically drained after social interactions, a practitioner absorbing clients' trauma, or someone who seems to absorb energy from others, this episode will give you practical tools to feel safer in your body and break the cycle of overwhelm.

As highly sensitive people, we often struggle with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries. In this episode of All About Soul, I welcome Todd Smith, creator of the popular podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. We explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP), how to manage overwhelm, use people-pleasing behavior as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth, and much more!

As highly sensitive people, we often struggle with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries. In this episode of All About Soul, I welcome Todd Smith, creator of the popular podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. We explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP), how to manage overwhelm, use people-pleasing behavior as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth, and much more!

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Are you constantly torn between craving solitude and longing for deep connection? If you're a highly sensitive person, this inner tug-of-war can leave you feeling confused, guilty, or even ashamed. But what if this tension isn't a flaw—what if it's actually a doorway to deeper self-compassion? In this heartfelt episode, Todd explores: Why the HSP nervous system pulls you in two seemingly opposite directions—and why both are completely valid. How unacknowledged needs for quiet or connection can trigger guilt, shame, and self-doubt. A simple, powerful mindset shift that helps you stop judging your needs and start living in alignment with your natural rhythm. Press play to discover how honoring both your need for solitude and your love for connection can lead to a richer, more balanced life as an HSP.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. A new podcast titled "Quiet Leader" for introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people (to be launched in the late Summer).2. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025). 'A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'3. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026). It will have the same premise and title as the Audio Summit, except it will be 'A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'I hope you enjoy this episode!Elizabeth⁠My website⁠⁠IG handle⁠All links are ⁠here⁠!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Now...back to your regularly scheduled programming.... ;-)I'm discovering that I may also have ADHD! Woah! And I'm also discovering that a lot of the traits overlap with being an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) an Empath AND an Introvert! I hope you enjoy this episode as I break down all that I've learned so far!Elizabeth ~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes and Mentions:⁠A quick ADHD Assessment⁠ (this is *not a diagnosis!)-------------------------------------⁠Marie Forleo ⁠⁠Tracy Otsuka (Podcaster and ADHD Coach)⁠⁠Denise Duffield-Thomas⁠ (Money Mindset Mentor, Author, Podcaster and many more...she's a Millionaire y'all!) ⁠Tracy Otsuka's interview with Denise Duffield-Thomas talking about ADHD⁠⁠Below article about: What is ADD & ADHD and what is the difference between them?⁠⁠Article Written by Zylla Black on How Being an HSP and how having ADHD Collide ⁠Copy and Pasted from the above Article by Zylla Black:Many traits overlap: Sensory overloadEmotional overloadCreativityIntuitionThis article from ⁠Wanderingminds.world⁠ on the Similarities between someone that's an HSP and someone that has ADHD!~~~~~~~~~~⁠Are you an HSP (a Highly Sensitive Person)?⁠This is Dr. Elaine Aron's direct website. She coined the term, "highly sensitive person" back in the 90's!⁠Highly Sensitive Refuge Article explaining what the difference is between an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person and an Empath⁠~~~~~~Are you an Introvert (or more Introverted?) SPOILER ALERT! We're all a little of both! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Personality Test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Just takes 10 minutes.*Why does this matter?It makes a difference in how much we need to recharge and for our general well-being. And if you're an HSP in addition (test below) -- you'll need to recharge even more.*No one is "one or the other", it's on a spectrum and we're all a little of both! Or as Tracy Otsuka (ADHD Coach) says..."Think of it more like Height vs Are you Pregnant?" ~~~~~~~~~~

Feeling stuck between what feels right and what others expect? In this episode, Deanna and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) expert Todd Smith explore how clutter fuels overthinking and how to build clutter-free confidence by trusting your intuition. Learn how to simplify decisions and let go of guilt for good. **************** Resources Mentioned (some may be affiliate links - thanks for supporting the show at no extra cost to you): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get my children's book: Lenora and Her Super Duper Messy Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get all the links and resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/266⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Todd Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Todd's Website⁠⁠ Podcast Follow Deanna Yates, the host of Wannabe Clutter Free on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **************** In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates is joined by Todd Smith, creator of the top-ranked podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. Together, they dive into what it means to live as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in a world that often feels too loud, too fast, and too demanding. Todd shares how learning to trust his intuition helped him break free from emotional clutter and chronic stress, and how HSPs (and sensitive moms especially) can do the same. They explore how physical clutter mirrors mental overload, how guilt and external pressure can cloud your judgment, and why tuning into your inner voice is the real key to clarity. Whether you're deeply sensitive or simply stuck in a cycle of overthinking and overwhelm, this conversation will help you clear space for confident, clutter-free decision-making.

Do you find yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, second-guessing every decision, and fearing you'll make the wrong choice? For highly sensitive people, overthinking isn't just a mindset—it's often a nervous system response that erodes self-trust. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we'll explore why highly sensitive people (HSPs) struggle with self-doubt and how to begin trusting your body's cues again.You'll learn:Why overthinking feels safer than decidingHow to shift from perfectionism to aligned decision-makingHow to start building self-trust through small, everyday choicesA personal story about navigating big life decisions without spiraling into doubtExplore more tools for nervous system regulation and self-trust inside my membership, Rooted Resilience. Try it free for 14 days: www.yogiranger.com/membership

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. A new podcast titled "Quiet Leader" for introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people (to be launched in the late Summer).2. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025). 'A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'3. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026). It will have the same premise and title as the Audio Summit, except it will be 'A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!'I hope you enjoy this episode!ElizabethMy website: www.westelizabeth.comIG handleAll links are on >>Let's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Back to your regularly scheduled programming.... ;-)What is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Really? Take the questionnaire on Dr. Elaine Aron's website, (she coined the term highly sensitive person back in the 90's!) Here are some of the questions:Is this you?Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby?Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time?Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows?Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed or a darkened room or some other place where you can have privacy and relief from the situation?(Extroverts can also be HSP's but the stats show that a lot more Introverts are usually also HSP's!)And it's/we're all on a spectrum - we're all individuals first and foremost."Think of it like height vs the question Are you pregnant?" --Tracy OtsukaAre you an introvert (or more introverted)? (We're all a lil of both!)Take a Free Assessment Here (it only takes 10 minutes!) You don't have to read all of the fine print (I still haven't) but it's a direction into learning more about yourself which is priceless!Why any of this matters?Keeping it real, it makes a difference in a more joyful and joy-filled life or not. We all need to recharge but how much is the question. That will depend on if we're more introverted and/or an empath and/or a highly sensitive person.Podcast Mentions and Resources:⁠"The HSP Podcast" now titled "The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast" by Julie Bjelland⁠⁠Highly Sensitive Refuge Website⁠⁠Highly Sensitive Refuge Article titled, "What is the difference between empaths, highly sensitive people and introverts?"⁠⁠Introvert, Dear Website (the podcast is also by the same name)⁠~~~~~~~~~~

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. A new podcast titled "Quiet Leader" for introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people (to be launched in the late Summer).2. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025) with the same premise A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!3. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026) with the same title except it will be A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!I hope you enjoy this episode!Thanks in advance!ElizabethMy website: www.westelizabeth.comIG handle: @imelizabethwestLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Back to your regularly scheduled programming....In the U.S., it's around Independence Day, a huge holiday celebrated. It was freedom from Britain on July 4, 1776. In 2022 with the overturning of Roe v Wade and many rights being restricted, it's making me question Independence Day.Women's bodies are governed by their state with the overturning of Roe v Wade, and it really wasn't that long ago that women (white women) could vote. It was only in 1920 in fact. I was listening to a podcast recently and they were mentioning that that isn't all that long ago.And if you're a person of color it was only since 1965 that you could vote...even more recent...less than 60 years! This all makes me think...it's Independence Day in the U.S. but to whom?I hope you enjoy this episode.ElizabethMy website: www.westelizabeth.comIG handle: @imelizabethwestLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!~~~~~~~~~~

Have you ever wished there were Australian-based resources, trainings and person gatherings created by highly sensitive people, for highly sensitive people? In episode 307 of SelfKind, I'm joined by counsellor, nature-therapy practitioner (and long-time friend) Matt Glover to unveil ourr joint project High Sensitivity Australia. Together we discuss:⭐️ the brand new resource and website: High Sensitivity Australia

Feeling depleted, overstimulated, or just plain drained? This week's episode of Highly Sensitive & Strong offers a short, calming nervous system reset to help you recover from sensory overload, burnout, and emotional exhaustion—especially designed for highly sensitive people (HSPs).This gentle guided practice includes grounding breathwork, a soothing visualization, and simple tools to help you reconnect with your body and seal energetic leaks. Whether you're in shutdown, fatigue, or just feeling “off,” this episode offers nervous system regulation you can come back to again and again.In this episode, you'll:Use breath and orienting cues to reset your nervous systemPractice somatic grounding to ease overstimulationLearn how to call your energy back inward with compassion

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)This is a re-release. I'm taking a break/pause for the Summer "slowing down to speed up" and am looking forward to what the Fall will bring!To name a few things that I'm working on are!1. A new podcast titled "Quiet Leader" for introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people (to be launched in the late Summer).2. An upcoming Audio Summit (to be launched in the Fall of 2025) with the same premise A Summit for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!3. And an upcoming Audiobook (to be released in February of 2026) with the same title except it will be A Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Selfless to Self-love and from Depleted to Dynamic!I hope you enjoy this episode!Thanks in advance!ElizabethMy website: www.westelizabeth.comIG handle: @imelizabethwestLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Back to your regularly scheduled programming....Ep #13 How Did I Get Here? (My Self-Awareness on Being an Introvert and an HSP). I have a much longer podcast episode titled..."Ep #2 Connecting..The..Dots Throughout My Life on Being an Introvert and an HSP".This episode is the "cliff notes" version. And I also mention more about the day when I was being really hard on myself which made me have a "breakdown" and how I discovered podcasts. That day I took a walk and I found Julie Bjelland's, "The HSP Podcast", clicked on an episode and she talks about how being hard on yourself as an HSP is the absolute worst thing HSP's can do to ourselves! I had always been hard on myself since I could remember!It was a "light bulb" moment and the first of many for me in self-awareness and self-discovery journey.I also speak about being a caretaker for 14 years, which is why I never got a chance to 'learn' about my traits until the pandemic in 2020!All in all, I speak about my Self-Awareness and Self-Discovery of my characteristics and traits with being an Introvert and an HSP. And how only now with me learning more about myself can I really 'do better' and help myself. Like the Maya Angelou quote, "When you know better, you do better". Podcast Mentions:"The HSP Podcast" now titled "The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast" by Julie BjellandHighly Sensitive Refuge WebsiteHighly Sensitive Refuge Article titled, "What is the difference between empaths, highly sensitive people and introverts?"Introvert, Dear Website (the podcast is also by the same name)~~~~~~~~~~

If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you've probably been there—walking away from an uplifting conversation only to find yourself emotionally depleted. You're not broken. You're built differently, and that difference deserves understanding, not guilt. In this insightful episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, we explore why even the most meaningful connections can overwhelm your nervous system. You'll discover how your natural depth of emotional processing turns connection into a high-energy activity—and why recognizing your limits is not only healthy but essential for your well-being. Here's what you'll gain from listening: A clear explanation of why deep conversations can lead to emotional overload, even when they're positive. Insight into what your nervous system actually needs to recover after social interaction. A mindset shift that helps you set boundaries and retreat when needed—without guilt or self-doubt. Tune in now to learn how to honor your unique sensitivity and take space with confidence and compassion. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

 Ever feel like you're just not doing enough – even when you're flat-out exhausted? Maybe you wonder why it's still so hard even after all the tools you've learned as a Highly Sensitive Person? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I'm sharing a personal story that might feel really familiar.After a tough couple of weeks (hello, sick kids and emotional overload), I found myself saying something that really made me pause: “At least I don't hate myself anymore.” In this episode, I'm diving into what that meant, why self-compassion continues to be the most transformative tool I use (and teach), and what it really looks like when we stop trying to perfect our self-care and just be human instead.If you've ever felt like your emotions are “too much” or struggled to meet yourself with kindness in the messy reality of living a human life, this one's for you.⭐️ About your host, Erica Webb:Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach and highly sensitive person. She supports other highly sensitive people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world.

Ever find yourself completely drained by the end of the day—even if nothing major happened? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), your energy might be leaking in ways you don't even realize.In this episode we explore the subtle but powerful energy drains that impact HSPs every day—from emotional caregiving and boundary fatigue to overthinking and sensory overload. You'll learn how these “invisible” leaks affect your nervous system, why it's not your fault, and what you can begin to do about it.Tune in and learn:5 common energy leaks that often go unnoticedHow overstimulation shows up in the bodyA real-life story of reclaiming energy and confidenceReflective questions to help you begin sealing your own energy drains

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening and reading! This Series is brought to you by my Audio Summit and Guidebook both titled >>>[From Selfless to Self-love: A Summit & Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Depleted to Dynamic!]Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for my Audio Summit!Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for my Guidebook!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Welcome to the Summer of Self-love!

Adventure Within is a YouTube Channel and Online School of Intuitive Arts. We offer psychic readings, energy healing, workshops, meditation classes and a variety of psychic trainings.Website: https://www.adventurewithin.coSupport the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/c/AdventureWithinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adventurewithinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_within_/Colby Wilk helps Highly Sensitive People and empaths stop feeling like something's wrong with them—and start living from their sensitivity as a strength.With sharp intuition, deep energy work, and a no-BS approach, Colby guides people back to themselves. Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? Carrying what's not yours? He helps you clear what's in the way so you can live from your own energy—grounded, empowered, and fully alive.A former counselor and coach, Colby discovered that real healing happens beyond the mind—at the level of energy, soul, and truth. That's where lasting change begins.On podcasts, Colby brings warmth, clarity, and compassion. He speaks directly to the experience of sensitive people who've been told they're “too much” or “too emotional.” Listeners walk away feeling seen, supported, and ready to live bigger.What Colby offers isn't a miracle—though it can feel like one.Web Site: https://colbywilk.comFREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS:The First Step to Finding Your Way – a short, powerful practice to help people reconnect with their truth and move forward with clarity.https://colbywilk.com/the-first-secret-to-finding-your-way/#kundalini #empaths #spirituality #podcast #interview

Does the pressure to keep up with life's demands leave you feeling chronically overwhelmed, no matter how hard you try? Why This Episode Matters to You In today's fast-paced world, achieving work-life balance is hard enough—but for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), it often feels impossible. If you find yourself exhausted by the juggle between work, relationships, and self-care, this episode will help you shift your perspective. You'll discover how your sensitivity isn't a hindrance—it's a guide pointing you toward a simpler, more intentional life. What You'll Gain from Listening A deep understanding of why work-life balance is uniquely challenging for HSPs—and why it's not your fault. The powerful reframe of overwhelm as a signal rather than a flaw, helping you listen instead of push harder. Practical insights into simplifying your life by embracing intentionality and letting go of perfectionism. Listen Now to Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Peace   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

191 Vulnerability is the secret magic sauce that makes for the best, most connecting communication in your relationship– and today you are going to learn all about it!You'll hear:What vulnerability actually isWhy it is so magic in relationshipspecific examples of what communicating vulnerably looks like, along with when to lean into using it, Why you may not be being vulnerable when you most need to beWhat that costs you and your relationship And, of course, what it takes to truly BE vulnerable in your communications, including the most foundational ingredient to harness  the beautiful power of vulnerability.The truth is, despite the great heart-opening power of vulnerability to create that deep close loving intimacy you want, it doesn't come that naturally to many of us as HSPs. So tune in now to hear how to make it easier and more natural, so you can reap the huge benefits you will feel in your marriage when you communicate in a more vulnerable way. SHOW NOTES:Learn all about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being Course; The Root Of A Better Relationship  here. Doors close June 22nd, 2025 .ENJOYING THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE.

Feeling disconnected from your body as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? In this soulful conversation, Dr. Katie T. Larson—hypnotherapist, growth coach, and somatic practitioner—joins Daphnie to explore what embodiment really means for sensitive souls. You'll learn how energy work, chakra balance, and simple somatic practices can help HSPs return to a grounded sense of safety, clarity, and inner strength.Katie shares her powerful journey from global adventures to guiding others through inner growth quests—and why so many sensitive people disconnect from their bodies (hint: it's not your fault). Whether you've struggled with overstimulation, burnout, or feeling like your body isn't a safe place to be, this episode offers gentle, practical ways to come home to yourself.Learn more about Dr. Katie's work at https://www.growthquests.com/ or follow her on Instagram @drkatiegrowthquests

Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) carry the weight of family dynamics that leave them emotionally and physically drained. What if the solution to that stress isn't in changing your family, but in shifting your inner world? In this breakthrough episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, you'll hear the inspiring story of one HSP's healing journey—and how a formerly dreaded family visit became unexpectedly peaceful and empowering. Here's what you'll take away: Discover the hidden cost of silently managing emotions for the sake of outer harmony—and how it leads to internal chaos. Learn the step-by-step process of using daily inner work to unravel long-standing judgments and build authentic inner peace. See how the quiet transformation of thought can turn emotionally charged interactions into opportunities for connection and calm. Tap play to experience how consistent inner work can transform even your most painful relationships into spaces of peace—no rehearsing, no defending, just real freedom.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening and reading! This Series is brought to you by my Audio Summit and Guidebook both titled >>>[From Selfless to Self-love: A Summit & Guide for High Achieving Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Depleted to Dynamic!]Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for my Audio Summit!Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for my Guidebook!~~~~~~~~~~~If you're like me, you usually put yourself last. And putting yourself first is almost unthinkable!In this episode I speak about how I've been taking walks *first in the day (or at the earlier part of my day) vs last in the day and how it has made such an impact (in a great way) in my life! :) We're starting the Summer of Self-love Right with Putting Ourselves First! I hope you enjoy this episode.Sincerely,ElizabethLet's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ for my first self-love Audio Summit!Titled>>>From Selfless to Self-love: A Guide for High Achieving Women that are Introverts, Empaths and Highly Sensitive People to go from Depleted to Dynamic!What is an Audio Summit?Think of it like a 'podcast summit'.Just like an in-person conference or summit or a virtual summit but in audio format (like a podcast!) so you can listen on the go!I will have between 5-11 self-care and self-love experts and introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people that I interview and get tips from to go from depleted to dynamic!~~~~~~~~~~Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for my first Audiobook (also with transcripts) with the same title as the Audio Summit!What's the difference between my Audio Summit and my Audiobook?The Audio Summit will be higher in cost and although I will have transcripts they won't be in a 'book' type of format. And my Audiobook will be more of a guide.It will also be a more affordable option w/ pdf's that you can take notes with and start to implement right away!Fan of an e-book or a paperback book?*I'll also have e-book and paperback copies to follow -- but the audio version will be published first! :)Stay tuned!~~~~~~~~

Send us a textHow do we build a strong HSP community? In this episode I talk with Cindy Gale, and we discuss about how to build a strong, supportive HSP community. We discuss how we can build bridges between us, what we need as HSP to have a stronger community.About Cindy: Cindy is the creator of the HSPconnect community (together with Priyal Shah)  and a psychotherapist working with Highly Sensitive People.With a background that spans engineering, physics, psychotherapy, management consulting, shamanic practice, setting up charities and a published author, Cindy brings an eclectic, rare and powerful blend of experience and insight to our HSP community. She supports HSPs in discovering and living their authentic selves, and hopes to spark local HSP support and social groups across the world, helping sensitive souls collaborate, create, and connect.She also runs the therapeutic support team for the Climate Psychology Alliance where anyone with eco-distress can access 3 free sessions of support. Cindy is a long time Active Hope facilitator helping people to foster resilience in the face of global crises. Cindy's mission is clear: to help people deepen their relationship with themselves, others, and the natural world.To explore the HSPConnect community and see what it is all about go hereTo use take the generous offer of getting three day's for free go to this link:If you want to know more about Cindy and her offering go to her personal website  Support the show

190 I made you a special short quiz to determine the level of dysregulation in your unique nervous system.  (This episode goes hand in hand with episode 189, so I highly recommend listening to it first, or after you take the quiz.)Why should you take it? Because as highly sensitive people (and really, as just regular human beings on this planet in these modern times), our nervous systems are often chronically dysregulated.And this has a major impact in a not-so-great way on our lives in general and especially on our relationships. So you need to understand if you have a nervous system that is dysregulated chronically or that tends to get easily dysregulated.Unfortunately this can happen even more easily for us than non-HSPs. When we are dysregulated, we react more strongly than we normally would, in one way or another, and that leads to much more drama, much more struggle in our relationships, and a lot less clear, effective communication, a lot less getting through to our spouses, and being able to really hear each other, a lot less open-heartedness and connection, and a lot less feeling the mutual supportiveness and sense of being on the same team.So there really are many different ways that nervous system dysregulation can show up to the detriment of your relationship and to the detriment of your life in general.And you do want to know if it is happening for you so that you can make the necessary changes. Because that's the really good news: you have so much sway over your nervous system regulation or dysregulation. It just can take a little bit of learning and attention to it.Dive in now with pen and paper in hand.SHOW NOTES:Take the Dysregualtion quiz here in written format.Learn all about Foundations of Emotional Well-Being Course; The Root Of A Better Relationship  here. Doors close June 22nd, 2025 .ENJOYING THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get the Podcast Map by becoming a Podcast Supporter, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE.

Can Giving Feedback Really Feel as Hard as Receiving It? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you already know how painful criticism can feel—but what if giving it feels just as overwhelming? You're not alone. This episode dives deep into the emotional landscape of offering honest feedback without guilt, stress, or self-doubt. Why This Matters to You As an HSP, you might avoid giving feedback because you fear hurting others, damaging relationships, or reliving your own painful experiences with criticism. But holding back can lead to disconnection and missed opportunities for real, heartfelt communication. This episode helps you break that cycle with compassion and clarity. What You'll Walk Away With A powerful understanding of why giving criticism feels emotionally loaded for HSPs. Insight into how your personal history with feedback shapes your present-day reactions. A gentle, practical inner work process to help you express truth with kindness—without compromising your peace. Listen Now and Learn How to Give Feedback That Heals, Not Hurts Tap into your natural sensitivity and transform it into a strength—press play and learn how to offer honest feedback with confidence and care. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Why do HSPs feel like they're fighting an uphill battle in a world that's lost its conscientiousness? After working with HSPs for nearly two decades, I've learned we're the people who value conscientiousness in society - that's our gift, not a weakness. Through therapy and self-awareness, sensitivity transforms from burden into extraordinary beauty. The sunrise that makes you cry with joy, the stranger's child who warms your heart - these experiences are available to every HSP who learns effective coping strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever find yourself asking "Why am I like this?" as a Highly Sensitive Person? If so, this episode is for you. Welcome to SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People. In this episode, I (Erica Webb) am talking about one of the big challenges faced by highly sensitive folk: the tendency towards self-criticism. You'll hear why this way of talking to yourself can take its toll and a simple strategy to help you start reframing those critical thoughts compassionately. You will hear:

Why do highly sensitive people seem to get overwhelmed so easily—yet also heal faster than most? If you're someone who feels deeply, thinks profoundly, and often finds yourself stressed by things others shrug off, you're not broken—you're wired differently. This episode uncovers the hidden strengths of being a highly sensitive person (HSP), and how your unique nervous system isn't just a challenge—it's a powerful asset when understood and embraced. Learn the science behind why HSPs experience stress more intensely, and why it's not a personal flaw. Discover the concept of “differential susceptibility” and how your sensitivity makes you more responsive to healing, therapy, and supportive environments. Hear real-life examples showing how HSPs thrive in the right conditions—and how your deep sensitivity can fuel personal growth, connection, and leadership. Press play now to transform the way you see your sensitivity—and unlock the resilience and growth potential already within you. Todd Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

If you crave authentic connections with other highly sensitive women, listen to this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast as host Elizabeth Cush talks about building and sustaining a supportive community.   “It's amazing to me that the space can hold women who have never met before, and they come away from it feeling as if deep connections were made.” — Biz Cush Few things in life feel as wonderful as connecting with someone who really gets you. It can feel comforting, validating and exhilarating all at once. But for highly sensitive women, it can be difficult to find those people who understand us and cherish our gifts of sensitivity. In this episode of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast, host Biz Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Maryland and Delaware, and a soul support for highly sensitive women, talks about making those connections and building a community of like-minded women—and how you can be a part of it. Find the full show notes and resources for the highly senstive meet-ups for women here- https://www.elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcast 

The moment someone tells you "you're just too sensitive," a little piece of you might shrink inside. That dismissal of your experience happens far too often for the 15-20% of us who identify as highly sensitive people. But what if your sensitivity isn't a weakness to overcome but an important aspect of who you are—one that deserves understanding, especially when chronic pain enters the picture?Sensitivity creates a unique relationship with pain. Your heightened awareness of both internal and external stimuli means your nervous system processes the world differently. Like a smoke alarm with the sensitivity dialed up, your brain might trigger pain signals more readily than others. This doesn't make your pain any less real; it simply means your path to healing might look different too.Throughout this episode, we share personal stories about navigating life as sensitive people (our whole household qualifies—except perhaps our fearless cat, Hermione!). Tanner opens up about his experiences from childhood through adulthood, from feeling overwhelmed in locker room roughhousing to managing financial stress differently. These aren't stories of weakness but illustrations of how differently our nervous systems can be wired.The good news? Understanding this connection unlocks powerful healing possibilities. Rather than fighting against your sensitivity, we explore how embracing it while developing regulation skills creates lasting relief. Through embodiment practices, safety signals (like breathwork and movement), and gradual exposure to overwhelming stimuli, you can teach your brain new patterns while honoring your sensitive nature.Your sensitivity likely gives you gifts others don't share: deeper empathy, creativity, meaningful connections, and an appreciation for beauty's subtleties. As you listen to this episode, we hope you'll begin to see your sensitivity not as something to overcome, but as an essential part of you that—when properly understood—might be your greatest strength in overcoming chronic pain and creating the life you truly desire.Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Are you a highly sensitive person who freezes up during conflict, wishing you could just disappear? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith dives deep into the hidden patterns that make conflict so overwhelming for HSPs and reveals the inner work that transformed his dread into clarity and calm. Here's what you'll walk away with: A powerful understanding of why conflict hits so hard for highly sensitive people—and that you're not weak for feeling that way. A peek inside Todd's personal transformation through inner work, showing how resilience is built, not born. Tools and mindset shifts that can help you stay grounded, speak up, and even find a strange kind of safety in conflict. Discover how inner work can help you face conflict with confidence and finally feel at home in your own responses—press play now. Todd Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

In today's hustle culture, simply grinding harder won't cut it. Your technical skills? Great. Your dedication? Essential. But here's the real career secret: success is about strategic connections. While you're burning the midnight oil, others are building the relationships and visibility that actually get them noticed while opening doors to new opportunities.Melody Wilding, executive coach and author of Managing Up, shares insider strategies top performers use to turn connections into your career currency. Your performance matters, but in today's workplace, how you play the game determines who really gets ahead. Stop letting your hard work go underappreciated. This is your chance to turn things around and start creating the career opportunities you deserve.Sign Up for The NEXT Best Thing Community: https://startyourrewrite.com/the-next-best-thing-interestSubscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Follow The NEXT Best Thing on IG @nextbestthingpodMelody's Previous Episode:Episode 65 - The Power of Highly Sensitive People and Embracing Your Emotions At Work with Melody WildingYouTube: https://youtu.be/0Nvi-cDPP38Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-best-thing/id1680095327?i=1000660683719Stay in touch with Melody:Website: https://melodywilding.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/Instagram: @melodywilding 

We'd love to hear from you, send us a text about your favorite show!What kind of role do you find yourself in in your family or your communities?  Are you the helper, fixer, go-to, dependable, get it done kind of alchemist?The one who everyone leans on when something goes haywire? - so much so that you are feeling like you are spending a lot of your life responding rather than creating?What if you could lean into co-creating with Spirit and make sure that you were allowing room for the magic of life to shine through - rather than spending so much energy responding and managing the chaos of others?When you let go of the role of being the dependable, fixer, manager, responder - something beautiful will rise up.  In this episode, we're exploring what it really means to release the weight of responsibility and step out of the “Protector Pattern”—that familiar urge to fix, rescue, or over-function for others. If you've been carrying too much (even with the best of intentions), we'll help you recognize how you can shift back into a deeper level of trust with the universe.We'll talk about: – Why helping can sometimes hinder growth – How to trust that your loved ones are being guided, just like you are – What co-creation with Spirit actually looks like (especially when you're used to doing it all) – A grounding prayer and visualization to help you practice letting go with love so you can make space for something even greater than you.If you've been carrying too much but find yourself not quite knowing how to stop without guilt or doubt crop up, this episode can bring you back from the brinkChristina Wooten helps you access the wisdom and support of the Spirit World to elevate your life.She is a Certified Psychic Medium and Reiki Master Teacher.  Christina is the owner of Sedona Medium and co-host of Modern Life and Spirit podcast.She offers Psychic Medium Readings, Soul Readings, Past Life Regressions, and teaches how you can start communicating and receiving messages from your Spirit Guides - through her program.Learn more about her offerings hereCurrently registering for Fall Reiki in-person classes in Sedona - beginners welcome!  Contact www.SedonaMedium.com Today!Enroll in Fall Reiki Classes Today! Space is limited.Visit sedonamedium.com to learn more.Support the show

Have you fallen out of touch with the Earth? Listen in on this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes Corinna Wood, a visionary teacher of women's wisdom and a trailblazer in the holistic healing community, for a talk about sensitive, women-centered tools for inner growth and healing. “Grounding into our needs is such a rooted way of being, and I think it is really important, especially today, and especially with highly sensitive women.” — Corinna Wood We live inside. We work inside. We spend our time on computers, phones and other devices. All that may seem to be convenient and comfortable, but it can also serve to cut us off from the natural world—and an important source of women's wisdom. In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth “Biz” Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Maryland and Delaware, and a mid-life women's coach, welcomes Corrina Wood, founder of Red Moon Herbs and the Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference. They talk about her Wise Woman Needs Wheel, a tool that maps human needs to natural cycles, how it can help inner growth and healing, and why it may be a particularly useful framework for highly sensitive persons. You can find the full show notes and all the resources mentioned here- https://www.elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcast  

What can you do if your family relationships are toxic? Listen in on this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, as host Elizabeth Cush welcomes psychotherapist Sharon Martin for a discussion on sensitive women cutting family ties so you can heal. “Being angry is very both natural and helpful in a situation. When you have been mistreated, you should feel angry about that.” — Sharon Martin Highly sensitive persons can have a hard time letting go of harmful relationships. When those toxic relationships involve parents or other family members, cutting ties can be especially painful. Between our empathy for others and the pressure that others put on us to preserve family ties, stepping away can be incredibly difficult—but it can be so necessary for our self-care. In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth “Biz” Cush, LCPC, a licensed professional therapist, founder of Progression Counseling in Maryland and Delaware, and a soul guide for highly sensitive women, welcomes psychotherapist and author Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW, back to the podcast to talk about the issues that can make setting hard boundaries with toxic family members so challenging, options for navigating those boundaries and what it can feel like to heal and move on.    You can find the full show notes and resources of this and every episode here- https://www.elizabethcushcoaching.com/awaken-your-wise-woman-podcast

Why do certain people always seem to find and drain you? Mental health problems often worsen for Highly Sensitive People when they continually attract energy vampires. If you've experienced trauma, you might feel like you have a target on your back for manipulative, self-serving people. Workshops & Programs: BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries 30 DAYS TO PEACE: https://bit.ly/peace-program NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops EMOTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/strength FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning Services & Content: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching PATREON:https://Patreon.com/emotionalbadass BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/newsletter PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com GUIDED MEDITATIONS: https://shop.emotionalbadass.com/collections/meditations-and-mantras Follow us: WEBSITE: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com YT: https://www.youtube.com.com/emotionalbadass/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 320, Sabrina shares about the Saturn - North Node in Pisces conjunction and how sensitive people learn to shut down or defend themselves from their own sensitivities, which, when met/cultivated/supported instead, relate to our deeper spiritual gifts or capacities as lovers. Either way, it's how we employ Saturn (blocking or protecting) where we are the most porous and open and therefore vulnerable/sensitive.MENTIONED:Evolutionary Astrology Intensive - APPLY NOW - last live cohort begins May 6: https://sabrina-monarch.squarespace.com/Read about current offerings and book a session with me: https://mailchi.mp/monarchastrology/books-are-open-for-readings-eftEmail me sabrina@monarchastrology.com to inquire about 1:1 Mentorship or express interest in the next advanced alumni program✨

Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognizing and stopping harmful patterns like self-blame, excessive politeness, emotional avoidance, and denial. Highly Sensitive People often sabotage their recovery by prioritizing others' comfort, minimizing the abuse, or ignoring their gut instincts. To truly heal, it's essential to name abuse clearly, trust intuition, establish healthy boundaries, and choose authenticity over appearances. Courses & Programs: ♥ BOUNDARIES COURSE WITH NIKKI: https://EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries ♥ BREAKTHROUGH PEACE PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/peace-program ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ FREE MORNING ROUTINE PDF: https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning Services & Content: ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EBpatreon ♥ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/newsletter ♥ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK: https://getpatternscapes.com ♥ GUIDED MEDITATIONS: https://shop.emotionalbadass.com/collections/meditations-and-mantras The Podcast: ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg ♥ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3QHLH3W ♥ PODCAST PAGE: https://EmotionalBadass.comhttps://emotionalbadass.com/podcast Follow us: ♥ WEBSITE: https://EmotionalBadass.com ♥ YT: https://www.youtube.com.com/emotionalbadass/ ♥ IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass/ ♥ FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass ♥ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices