Podcasts about highly sensitive person

Are you a HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON? Do you recognize and feel a change in your environment immediately? Do you need time and space from individuals or crowds immediately afterward to feel centered again? Do you notice changes in voices, intonations and body language immediately? Is your body and nervous system a freeway of neuro-activity even in silence in a crowd? Have other chastised you for your sensitivity when it is actually your super power? Welcome to the world of Ixte Owul, TRANSPERSONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDE FOR THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON (@iste-owul, www.ixteowul.com) where these kinds of experience are celebrated, understood and encouraged. HSP is not a new acronym nor is it a disorder or disease. It's a personality trait shared by thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands. If you're curious if you fit the category, go to www.ixteowul.com where you can take a 20-pt quiz to determine if you fit the bill. This is not a sentence, it's a blessing. It's an understanding of your soul, your nervous system and your beautiful brain. In this episode of THE SOULFAM PODCAST, Ixte shares her methodology of treatment and understanding and integrating the parts of you that have seemed mystifying, aggravating and yet perfectly beautiful. As a mystic, tarot reader, energy guide and ceremonialist, Ixte created new techniques and methodologies for transforming what might have seemed overwhelming into a deep understanding of your own magic!!!!!! In this interview, she shares her own journey through sobriety, ancestral trauma release and her deep desire to help others, to lift up others and ease and empower their journey through this life on this planet at this time. Listen in, watch, and take the quiz on www.ixteowul.com. It's empowering and fun and a great relief to know you share these traits with so many beautiful souls. By recognizing these traits, and loving them instead of resenting and being confused by them, the doors open, the manifestation unfolds, the life you need and want comes to you. The Earth and all of the sensitive beings on it (land, birds, animals, other beings) are drawn to you. If you feel you are an HSP and wish for extra guidance, understanding or just another soul to share your feelings with, reach out to Ixte at www.ixteowul.com. Much thanks to Ixte for providing photos both for a wedding ceremony she officiated and for her work photos (ie. tarot, energy work ,etc,) Wedding Ceremony Photos: Meredith M Carlson Photographywww.meredithmcarlson.com | Instagram: @meredithmcarlsonService Photos (energy work, tarot, etc.): Rena AndrewsInstagram: @MsRenaissancePlease remember to like and subscribe to THE SOULFAM PODCAST. You are the love and beauty of this universe. #manifestation #humanity #super #soul #beautiful #podcast Support the show@dianamarcketta@lexisaldin

In this episode of the Deep Rooted Healing podcast, I read a beautiful poem I found called, "Hope" by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. I also share reflections on why I needed to find this poem today, how it is helping me in the process of writing my first book of poetry and how being someone who deeply feels is both incredibly challenging and profoundly important for my well-being. I share how fears, doubts and worries have been showing up about bringing this book into being and what I am doing to navigate those. May we all continue to find the hope and courage we need to share our most authentic selves in whatever ways truly call to us. And so it is. I'm Emma Freeman, a poet, mixed media artist, Reiki Master, Massage Therapist, Medium and Teacher based in Wisconsin. I am sober, a Highly Sensitive Person, an empath and part of the LGBTQIA community. You can learn more about me and what I create at www.deep-rooted-healing.com. Find me on Instagram @deeprootedhealing. Find me on Facebook

Are you a highly sensitive person struggling to make time for what truly matters—without burning out? If you're an HSP who often finds yourself overwhelmed, disconnected from your passions, or consumed by the demands of others, this episode offers a practical pathway back to joy and self-alignment. Learn how to re-center your energy, rediscover your inner spark, and gently reclaim space for what lights you up—without compromising your well-being. Discover why HSPs so often abandon their passions—and how to lovingly return to them. Learn two proven time management strategies designed to protect your energy and rekindle joy: the "daily drip" and "intensive immersion." Explore how choosing the right rhythm for your tasks can keep you inspired, grounded, and free from burnout.   Tune in now to learn the exact time management shifts that will help you protect your energy, overcome overwhelm, and start doing what you love—consistently and joyfully.   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.

192  If there has been one major underlying concept that I have woven into nearly every episode of this podcast, it is the concept of emotional delegation (or its opposite, emotional agency). BUT I've never made a podcast episode solely dedicated to making sure you understand this concept. So today is the day! I made this episode to clearly define emotional delegation for you, and help you see how it may be playing into your relationship challenges, and so you can start the journey of letting it go — because it is really the #1 underlying habit that pretty much EVERYONE falls into that hurts our relationships (and you're not going to hear about on many other relationship podcasts. I truly can't understand why this gets left out so often, because it is pretty much everything when it comes to marriage problems!)So listen in to learn:What emotional delegation is and how it completely disempowers you in your relationship.Where emotional delegation comes from (hint, both nature and nurture) and why pretty much everyone does it.Signs of what it looks like, so you can recognize if you may have this habit.Why understanding it is so important.Why emotional delegation is so detrimental, and the specific tolls that it takes on you and your relationship.My own personal stories of how it has affected me and my relationships.And what happens when you learn to stop emotional delegating, and step into its opposite: emotional agency.  As you recognize that you are emotionally delegating, you hand yourself, and your marriage, a huge win. When you stop doing it, and begin to step into emotional agency, instead, you empower yourself even more, and give your relationship the very best chance to become the truly loving one you have always wanted. So don't miss this essential episode. SHOW NOTES:Join Hannah for 4 months of private 1:1 Marriage Coaching, and get her deep, super individualized support to make your marriage more full of security, connection, love, and mutual support than ever. Get started by filling out this form. See her on-demand relationship courses for HSPs here.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.

In this episode, Jen shares her learning that she is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and the realisations she has had. Get the Highly Sensitive Person Test Here https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/Get The Highly Sensitive Person book here https://amzn.to/3IaLRyS Get your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

Have you ever felt like you're giving everything in your relationships but still feel oddly disconnected? If you're a highly sensitive person, you might be unknowingly draining your energy and weakening your connections by always saying “yes.” This episode reveals why prioritizing your own joy and solitude can actually strengthen your bonds—not create distance—and how doing so can transform your emotional well-being. Discover the hidden emotional cost of being overly accommodating in relationships and why it's silently eroding your connection. Learn how carving out space for your own passions—even in small doses—can reignite your sense of self and deepen intimacy. Get introduced to a gentle but powerful mindset practice that helps you overcome guilt and build the self-trust needed to speak your truth.   Tune in now to learn how reclaiming your “no” can be the most loving move you make for yourself and those you care about.   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.

If you've ever used food to numb emotions, soothe overstimulation, or escape anxiety—you are not alone. In this powerful interview, I sit down with binge eating recovery coach Lucy Newport to explore the unique challenges highly sensitive people face around food, self-worth, and emotional overwhelm.Lucy shares her personal 14-year struggle with binge eating and anxiety, and how healing her nervous system and embracing her sensitivity helped her find lasting freedom. We discuss:Why highly sensitive people are more prone to binge or emotional eatingThe nervous system's role in food behaviorsWhy traditional recovery models often miss the mark for HSPsPractical, compassionate steps to break free from shame and self-judgmentThis conversation is full of wisdom, hope, and gentle encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, ashamed, or exhausted in their relationship with food.

Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at 42: My Story as a Highly Sensitive Person who also happens to be AuDHD.In this episode of SelfKind – a podcast for Highly Sensitive and Neurodivergent People – I'm sharing a deeply personal story: my experience of being assessed and diagnosed with autism and ADHD (also known as AuDHD) at the age of 42. As someone who has long identified as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I'm unpacking what led me to seek assessment, how it felt to be diagnosed later in life, and why understanding your sensitivity – no matter the label – truly matters.Have you ever wondered if your high sensitivity could be something more? Are you questioning whether neurodivergence might be part of your story too? This episode is for you.⭐️ About your host, Erica Webb: Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, and highly sensitive person. Recently diagnosed as autistic and ADHD, she supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their unique superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being sensitive in an often insensitive world.

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.

In a world obsessed with “quick fixes,” Highly Sensitive Persons can feel perpetually stuck — as if growing slowly means something's gone terribly wrong. But deep healing does NOT happen by force or formula. So in this episode, we offer you a gentler invitation: to drop the timeline to honor the pace of your body and heart, and to trust that so-called “delayed” healing is still holy ground. Through Danielle Grosse's tender story of recovering while writing, we explore how gentle truths and soul-safe collaboration can help HSPs mend. Not by “powering through” but by finding refuge in the One who heals our deepest hurts. Links Mentioned: Episode #293: Come Out of Hiding — Your Invitation to Step Into Healing https://cherigregory.com/episode293 Danielle's book The Boy, the Boxer, and the Yellow Rose: Because You're Not Lost. You're Healing.https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Boxer-Yellow-Rose-Healing/dp/1964251532/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Learn more about the "Clarity in Your Calling" Mastermind https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/clarity-in-your-calling-mastermind/

 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.

In this deeply personal and tender episode of the Deep Rooted Healing podcast, I share the story of discovering I had Hashimoto's—an autoimmune thyroid condition that marked the beginning of a powerful and unexpected healing journey.When I was first diagnosed, my lab results were the worst my doctor had seen. I was told I would need to be on thyroid medication for the rest of my life. And for many years, I followed that path, doing my best to manage my symptoms while carrying the weight of that prognosis.But over time—and through a series of quiet, intuitive nudges—I began to explore alternative healing practices. Reiki became a doorway into a different kind of relationship with my body, my voice, and my energy. I started to understand how much I had been holding in my throat: the unspoken words, the suppressed emotions, the fear of being too much or not enough. I began to heal not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.Eventually, I made the decision to wean off the medication and trust in the healing journey I was walking. And now, 1.5 years later, my most recent labs show that my thyroid levels are normal and healthy—a shift that both humbles and amazes me.In this episode, I explore:The symptoms and diagnosis of Hashimoto's—and what the labs revealedLiving with the belief that I would always need medicationWhat led me to explore Reiki and other holistic healing practicesDeep work with the throat chakra and the emotional wounds held thereHealing my relationship with self-expression and reclaiming my voiceHow energy work and inner listening supported physical transformationThe miracle of my body's ability to heal, in its own sacred timeThis episode is an offering for anyone walking the path of chronic illness, emotional suppression, or self-discovery. It's a reminder that healing isn't linear, but it is possible—and that your voice, your truth, and your energy hold incredible wisdom.Mentioned in this episode:Reiki and intuitive healingThroat chakra workInner child connectionHealing through expression and voiceLab work and medical shifts over timeThank you for listening and being here with me. May this story remind you of the power within your own healing journey.With love,Emma Emma Freeman is a Reiki Practitioner, Mixed Media Artist, Intuitive Medium and Teacher in Wisconsin. She is sober, a Highly Sensitive Person and a spiritual seeker. You can learn more about her and what she creates and offers at www.deep-rooted-healing.com.

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.

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.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Roughly 1 in 5 people have the HSP trait, and in this episode, Mayim and Jonathan explore what it really means to be highly sensitive. They take the official Highly Sensitive Person quiz, share personal stories, and break down the science behind sensory processing sensitivity. Learn how emotional overwhelm, sensory overload, and even trauma or pregnancy can intensify sensitivity and why being an HSP is often misunderstood.Discover the best careers for highly sensitive people, how to navigate relationships as an HSP, and the powerful connection between high sensitivity, introversion, and neurodivergence. Whether you identify as a highly sensitive person or love someone who does, you'll find practical tools, coping strategies, and surprising insights to help you thrive in a loud world. Don't miss this empowering, science-backed look at the highly sensitive personality. Dr. Elaine Aron's Highly Sensitive Person Quiz: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

189  (This episode goes hand in hand with episode 190) Being a highly sensitive person obviously means we are more sensitive than others. This has real ramifications in our love lives— both wonderful and challenging.  Listen in to this VERY revised (almost totally new) version of an older topic, where you will learn that, luckily, you can support your sensitive self in ways that amplify the best parts of your sensitivity, and make the challenges of it so much easier.   . . .and how this will involve caretaking your sensitive Mind Body Heart System, (starting with your nervous system) MORE deeply and consistently than non-HSPs (like it or not!).In other words, even if you resist the idea, the truth is, in order to have an intimate relationship (and life) that feels deeply satisfying, nourishing, and fulfilling as an HSP, you need to attend more to your emotional well-being and nervous system regulation than non-HSPs.  In this episode you will hear my own story around this, and how, as I've accepted this, and learned how to caretake my sensitive nervous system (and sensitive mind, body, heart, and emotions), I've fallen in love with doing it. AND how doing so changed EVERYTHING for the better forever in my love life.This can be true for you, too. You'll also learn:why love and marriage can be so hard as HSP without truly caretaking your sensitive system in the right wayswhy accepting your higher need for emotional caretaking can be difficult, and why it's more than worth it to do sothe 4 simple but essential foundational steps to get started with right away to be able to truly caretake your sensitive systemAnd the best way to truly regulate the most foundational aspect of your emotional well-being (your nervous system) so you can always be able to guide yourself back to that calm, steady, connected-to-your-heart-and-wisdom place from which you'll best relate to your significant other in ways that lead to the deepest connection, love, and collaboration, and the most fulfilling intimacy. Without this emotional tending, the kind of relationship you most want – full of love, lightheartedness, attraction, effective and connecting communication, and mutual supportiveness – is likely to remain elusive.But with it? You set the stage for what can feel like magic to  happen in your relationship. Dive in to begin.SHOW NOTES:Take the Dysregulation quiz in the next episode (190) via podcast (it's live!), or 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.

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.

Have you ever felt boxed in — by life, grief, expectations, or old labels you just can't shake? Today, Danielle Grosse returns as my co-host, along with a group of our friends, as we explore what it means to step into healing … even when it feels risky or unfamiliar. You'll hear how one powerful story is helping women tend to the hurting parts of their hearts in unexpected ways — and how realizing “you don't live in a box now” can change everything. If your own HSP heart longs for gentle hope, safe connection, and the courage to believe healing has already begun, this episode is for you!   Links mentioned: Danielle's book The Boy, the Boxer, and the Yellow Rose: Because You're Not Lost. You're Healing. Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage:  https://CheriGregory.com/episode293

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:

What does it really mean to live and work authentically—especially when your story doesn't fit a textbook definition or a step-by-step plan? In this episode of Raw Recordings That Are Not Edited, host David Hall sits down with Larry Easto, author, consultant, highly sensitive person (HSP), and advocate for authentic personal and professional growth. Together, they explore how embracing your unique journey—complete with unexpected twists, evolving passions, and the courage to honor your true self—can be your greatest asset in life and business.You'll hear Larry's candid stories of career pivots, self-discovery, and lessons learned from a lifetime of “not really knowing what I was doing”—and how that very openness led him to meaningful experiences and powerful growth. Whether you're looking for fresh insights on navigating career changes, want to hear inspiring stories of real-world growth, or just need a reminder that your path doesn't have to look like anyone else's, this conversation is for you. Tune in, rethink what success means to you, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/225Larry Easto has over forty years of experience as a lawyer, consultant, author, and coach. A Highly Sensitive Person, Larry combines his natural empathy with a lifelong love of learning to help others understand themselves and succeed. He takes a facilitative approach, empowering clients to find their own solutions rather than simply telling them what to do. As a passionate advocate for learning through experience, Larry has published around thirty books, ebooks, and video courses since 1993, sharing his insights and lessons with others.Connect with Larry:Website: LarryEasto.comSocials: LinkedInBooks by Larry Easto- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Have you ever been in a room and sensed social dynamics beneath the surface before a word was spoken? Perhaps you've noticed (consciously or unconsciously) a subtle glance, a shift in posture, or a hint of tension between the lines. If so, you're not alone. This kind of social sensitivity is part of being a highly sensitive person (HSP). This episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast is the first in a series that will explore the social dimensions of sensory processing sensitivity, the biological trait underlying high sensitivity. I'll be drawing on ideas from The HSP Owner's Guide, a mini-zine resource I created with Tuula, which is designed to help HSPs explore and discuss sensitivity as a normal aspect of being human. https://youtu.be/DFiJHxI9Qko What is Social Sensitivity? Social sensitivity refers to how highly sensitive individuals perceive and respond to emotional cues, interpersonal dynamics, and the tone of their environment. It's not a learned skill or a conscious choice; it's a normal variation in biological traits. More sensitive nervous systems naturally absorb larger volumes of environmental data and process it deeply. This means HSPs (those who score higher for sensitivity along a universal continuum), are more sensitive to social nuances and more susceptible to the effects of social stimulation. What is Sensory Processing Sensitivity? SPS is a trait found in 20–30% of the population (not just humans). It means that some are biologically wired to process more sensory input around us (environment), within us (internal), and between us (social). This trait can make someone more emotionally responsive, detail-aware, and easily overstimulated. Despite stereotypes and associations with the term, it's not often easy to tell a highly sensitive person by looking at them. You might even look calm and collected on the outside when your system is working overtime beneath the surface. Social Sensitivity and Early Learning The nervous system informs thoughts and feelings in response to a perception of safety or danger from cues and triggers. The way we interpret social data isn't always “objectively true", particularly if we grew up in unpredictable or critical environments. This pattern recognition can shape how we experience social settings well into adulthood. That's why intuition can be both a strength and a vulnerability for sensitive people. It's wise to ask: Is this gut feeling rooted in the present, or the past? Key Elements of Social Sensitivity in HSPs Heightened Awareness of Social Nuance More sensitive individuals might be attuned to micro-expressions, body language, tone changes, and subtle group dynamics. This can give them a natural ability to “read the room,” but it can also lead to emotional absorption and a tendency to take responsibility for others' discomfort. Not every HSP reacts the same way. Some feel compelled to help, others want to escape the weight of unspoken tensions. Personality, personal history, and social roles all play a part. Deep Emotional Responsiveness Many highly sensitive people feel others' emotions deeply. This allows for strong empathy and attunement, but also risks emotional contagion—carrying other people's emotional weight without realising it. Brain studies suggest that those on the more sensitive end exhibit increased activity in areas associated with emotional processing. But this doesn't mean you're doomed to feel overwhelmed by uncontrollable sources of emotion. With awareness and practice, it's possible to separate your emotions from those of others and develop healthy emotional boundaries. Rejection Sensitivity and the Need to Belong HSPs might be particularly attuned to signs of rejection or disapproval, whether real or imagined. Some develop habits of withdrawing or masking to avoid being perceived as “too much” or “too sensitive.” I've noticed a few people suddenly and unexpectedly leave the Haven community ...

188  Developing healthy boundaries is an absolutely essential part of having a great intimate relationship, especially as highly sensitive people.They are a way to take care of yourself, each other, and the relationship.  I teach 3 types of boundaries, and today we are diving into the 2 psychological, or energetic types of boundaries: Protection boundaries, and containment boundaries. (Please listen to episode 51 for Relationship Boundary Basics.)When you use these kinds of boundaries skillfully, you will be able to create more closeness in your relationship, and leave beyond patterns and behaviors that create extra division, conflict,  and animosity.The thing is, many HSPs are a bit weak in these particular boundaries. So let's change that starting now! Dive in to hear what these two types of boundaries are, whether or not you need to strengthen them for yourself, and how and when to implement them. For each type, you will hear 2 or 3 tips to grow stronger boundaries (including two visualizations you can use over and over again), so you can feel less pain, resentment, and regret, and be more skillful at communicating and connecting with your partner. Listen in.SHOW NOTES:CHECK OUT THE COURSES MENTIONED: Stop Taking It So Personally Coaching Privately with Hannah ENJOYING THE PODCAST?Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. ALWAYS CHECK THAT YOU ARE STILL RECEIVING DOWNLOADS (if not click arrow in upper righthand corner).Get the HSHM Podcast Map, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship-- AND support the podcast for as little as $3) HERE. Hop on Hannah's Email list for more direct support for your relationship right into your inbox.

The decision is done — so why does your body still feel like it's bracing for impact? It's like your brain was on board but your body missed the memo. If you know that feeling, you are not alone. For those of us with Sensory Processing Sensitivity, dealing with the aftermath of so much sensory strain can be intense:  second-guessing self-recrimination shame spirals In this episode, we'll explore the question, “How do you learn and grow from what just happened—especially when parts of the process were hard?” I'll share what I've been learning about post-decision recovery, reflection, and documentation of your hard-won wisdom. So if you're craving closure that's kind rather than self-critical, you'll gain the tools you need to find peace in the present and to Equip Your Future Self!   Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage:  https://CheriGregory.com/episode292

Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear, only to later realize it was all in your mind? As a Highly Sensitive Person, navigating everyday stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you're stepping into something important, like a big presentation or sharing something close to your heart. In this episode, we unpack a simple but profound analogy that sheds light on what really creates stress—and how to dismantle it. Discover the ancient story that instantly clarifies how “The Work” of Byron Katie can transform anxiety. Listen in as a client unpacks her fear of not explaining well—and finds peace through inquiry. Explore how past experiences and self-judgment fuel present stress—and how recognizing this can lead to deep inner freedom. Press play now to uncover how one shift in perception can dissolve your stress and reconnect you with clarity, calm, and confidence. 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.

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.

Are You Stuck in Decision Paralysis as a Highly Sensitive Person? Why does making even the smallest decision sometimes feel like a life-altering choice for HSPs? If you're tired of overthinking every outcome and still feeling stuck, this episode is the clarity you've been looking for. As a highly sensitive person, decision-making can be more than stressful—it can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing. In this episode, Todd Smith uncovers why traditional decision strategies don't always work for HSPs and what you can do instead. Discover tools and mindset shifts designed to help you make clear, pressure-free decisions that feel aligned, not forced. Here's what you'll walk away with: The three hidden reasons highly sensitive people experience decision paralysis and how to recognize them in real-time. A gentle, step-by-step approach to move forward using tools like the Three Column Clarifier and calm-state decision-making. Five simple strategies to prevent future overwhelm and bring peace back into your choices—starting today. Press play now to finally move through indecision with clarity, confidence, and calm. 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 your go-to stress strategies aren't cutting it anymore, you're not alone, and there's a reason for that. Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by deeply inspiring The Stress Coach, Jordan Friedman, to explore what really works for managing stress during high-anxiety times and why most stress-reduction methods miss the mark. With over 30 years of experience, Jordan's science-backed, creative approach has helped thousands reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and regain control. A former Director of Columbia University's Health Education Program and author of The Stress Manager's Manual, Jordan is also the voice behind The Chill Factory podcast and app. His unique work blends evidence-based techniques with creativity and humor, including offering guided "chill tours" through Central Park to help groups manage stress in fun, unexpected ways. In this episode, we dig into why so many stress-reduction methods fail us during uncertain times and what we can do differently to support our nervous systems. Jordan breaks down what happens to the body and mind in extended states of anxiety and offers practical, sustainable strategies for managing stress. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek into our upcoming Central Park Calm Retreat on June 13th, 2025 - co-hosted by Jordan and myself - where participants will experience these transformative practices firsthand in the amazingly beautiful urban oasis of NYC's Central Park. Whether you're supporting a stressed-out team, raising anxious kids, or looking for ways to stay steady and nurture your own calm and wellbeing, this episode offers the clarity and calm you've been searching for!   Key Highlights From This Episode: The remarkable personal story that led Jordan to his work in stress management. [05:11] Hidden stressors in today's unpredictable world and their impact on your health. [15:40] How cutting back on news, TV, and social media can help ease stress. [20:39] Why so many stress reduction methods fail (and what to do instead). [25:38] Practical strategies for effective, long-term stress management. [30:03] The science behind Jordan's potent ‘Mod Squad' stress-reduction technique. [35:11] Ways that community and support help mitigate fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. [41:55] How you can connect with your inner calm at the upcoming Central Park Retreat! [46:08] For More Information: The Stress Coach Jordan Friedman on LinkedIn Jordan Friedman on YouTube The Chill Factory Podcast   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Learn how to thrive as a highly sensitive person with Andre Sólo's Sensitive Refuge. And hear Kathy's Finding Brave interview with Andre on Being Highly Sensitive is a Superpower: Embrace and Leverage It. And Kathy's article on SensitiveRefuge.com: How I Found Out I'm a Highly Sensitive Person and Used It To Change My Life   ——————— JOIN US JUNE 13, 2025 for a LIVE, calming in-person retreat and tour in NYC's iconic Central Park – hosted by Kathy Caprino and Jordan Friedman   Connect with Your Inner Calm on June 13th with Kathy and Jordan, in NYC's iconic Central Park  I'm thrilled to share a truly special event coming up on June 13th, designed for folks who would like a stress-reducing, calm, and enlivening retreat experience in NYC's Central Park! For the first time, I'm teaming up with my dear friend and top stress management expert, Jordan Friedman (who I've had the honor of interviewing on my podcast twice now), to offer a live retreat and tour experience on June 13th in the heart of New York City's iconic Central Park. We'll start with a two and a half-hour walking tour guided by Jordan (who is also a fabulous licensed New York City tour guide) of some of the most beautiful and relaxing spots in the park, followed by an energizing and supportive Q&A session, where Jordan and I will help you directly address and navigate some of the biggest stressors you're facing today — in your life, career, and family. We cannot wait to spend this special and meaningful time with you, surrounded by the nature, beauty, and deep calm of the urban oasis of Central Park. Spots are limited, so check out the details and register today at thestresscoach.com/central-park-retreat Jordan and I would love to be with you in this special experience on June 13th!    ——————— WANT TO BECOME THE MOST CONFIDENT, POSITIVE, AND EMPOWERED VERSION OF YOU IN LIFE AND WORK - so you can thrive at the highest level AND help others reach their highest potential as well?  It's not too late! My 8-week live training course - The Most Powerful You - starts May 15th but you can still join us. Click here to learn more and register for this transformative and life-affirming 8 weeks group couse! CLICK HERE to learn more and register >> MostPowerfulYou.com ——————— READY FOR A HUGE PERSONAL SHIFT TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS, IMPACT, AND FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER THIS YEAR? Work with Kathy in a private, 1:1 program and get hands-on, transformative CAREER & LEADERSHIP GROWTH COACHING SUPPORT today! Are you ready for a big positive shift in how you're working and what you're achieving today in your career? Let's make that happen for you! In my acclaimed and highly rated 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough 1:1 coaching program, I help people create, experience and accomplish what they want most in life and work, which includes more confidence, impact, advancement, financial reward, fulfillment and meaning. I've worked with over 20,000 professionals across 6 continents, and before that, I served as a therapist, and before that, I was a corporate VP, managing multi-million dollar budgets and global initiatives. I bring all of that experience to our work together, helping you build a new chapter that aligns with who you really are and what you're ready to create. Check out kathycaprino.com/careerbreakthru and I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support you starting today!   ——————— Order Kathy's book The Most Powerful You today! In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here. If you enjoy the book, we'd so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy's digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible. Kathy's Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources Kathy's TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz   ——————— Sponsor Highlight I'm thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today! Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes: “Stress on its own is not a bad thing. Stress is really important. It's a vital part of life. It saves us from getting hit by cars, it helps us focus on – solving problems. But when stress becomes a way of life instead of a part of life, – that's when we see more of the problems.” — Jordan Friedman [0:20:13] “Yes, meditating can help you feel calmer. 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It's also doing things to – keep your roots solid; breathing, sleeping, exercise, all of it.” — Jordan Friedman [0:38:34] “Reliable, predictable things in your life, [like] going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, – will help counter a lot of the lack of predictability that causes so much stress in the world.” — Jordan Friedman [0:44:09]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Are you stuck in a cycle of being “nice” that secretly drains your energy as a Highly Sensitive Person? If you're constantly overwhelmed from trying to please others while suppressing your true needs, you're not alone. Many HSPs struggle with setting boundaries without feeling like they're being unkind. But what if your people-pleasing isn't actually kindness—and what if real compassion starts with inner clarity? In this episode, you'll discover: Why the thought “I need to be nice” may be fueling your stress and holding you back from true connection. How to gently work with the stuck part of you that fears saying no or taking up space—without shaming it. A guided inner work practice using the Work of Byron Katie to transform emotional patterns from within. Listen now to reconnect with your authentic kindness—and set boundaries without losing your compassionate heart. 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 this heartfelt and soul-deep episode, I open up about my evolving relationship with movement and exercise after years of body shame, self-hate, and disordered eating. I share a tender personal story involving a powerful angelic encounter and a song that arrived like a divine signpost on my path. Through the lens of healing, I explore how the term Light Warrior is helping me reconnect with my body—not as something to control or fix, but as a sacred vessel of light, strength, and love. I also read a passage from a book on Lightworkers called, Lightworker by Sahvanna Arienta that beautifully affirms this journey for me. This episode is an offering of vulnerability, spirit, and playfulness—a reminder that healing our relationship with our bodies is possible, and it all begins with love.I'm Emma Freeman, a Mixed Media Artist, Reiki Master, Psychic Medium and Teacher in Wisconsin. My work focuses on supporting and empowering others on their spiritual and healing journeys through creativity, energy healing, deep reflection and joyful connection. I am sober, a Highly Sensitive Person, an empath and part of the LGBTQIA community. You can learn more about me at www.deep-rooted-healing.com.

We'd love to hear from you, send us a text about your favorite show!You're always there for everyone else—but what happens when you're the one running on empty?If you're constantly giving, checking in, helping out, and picking up the slack—only to feel exhausted and unseen—it's time for a rebalance.We're breaking down why over-giving is so common for empaths, sensitives, and healers—and how emotional patterns and spiritual beliefs can quietly turn selflessness into self-abandonment. You'll learn how to spot the signs that your compassion has tipped into depletion, and why resting, receiving, and setting limits can feel so uncomfortable (even when you know better).Together, we'll explore how to shift out of these patterns without guilt or resentment. I'll share practical boundary phrases you can start using right away—especially in relationships that have come to expect you to give more than you should.If you've been feeling drained by your relationships instead of nourished, this episode will help you reconnect with your energy, your worth, and your right to care for yourself, too.Christina 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

Chris Decker knew from a young age that he was neurodivergent however as an adult he learned how deep that ran. Listen in to this conversation about Chris' journey to understanding himself as a Highly Sensitive Person, the emotions that come with being an HSP, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect his energy.

This episode, "Dear Virgo" is a love letter to every sensitive soul who's ever been told they're "too much."In this episode, I open up about the moments when emotions feel too big to hold, when careless words cut deep, and when we react faster than we can calm down.If you've ever felt ashamed for caring too deeply or protecting yourself too fiercely — this is for you.I see you. You're not broken. Your sensitivity is your gift.Plus, I share 3 soft, powerful strategies for managing your emotions without losing your fire. If you're interested in more mindset and health hacks for overwhelmed women, find me on Instagram @jaim91, or head to bit.ly/jffapplication to learn more about the Inner Outer Strength System

"Just reduce stress!" has got to be THE most frustrating advice. Sadly, it's often good advice ... but it's incomplete. In this episode of the podcast SelfKind join me, Erica Webb, as I share some really simple ways to reduce stress as a highly sensitive person.The thing is, there are a lot of stressors 'out there' that we can control. But those seemingly small things? The ones we could easily dismiss as insignificant? They can have a bigger impact than you might think.From adjusting your lighting to saying NO to uncomfortable clothes, this is the kind of stress-reduction strategy you can get behind. 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.Connect with Erica: https://www.ericawebb.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkindShare your thoughts with me over on Instagram or via my website. Want the video version? Come follow over on YouTube.Curious about working together? Find all the details here.

187    If you want a great–or even just good– marriage, you of course want to feel close and connected to your spouse. When you and your partner have that going for you, it's one of the best feelings ever! But even if you're not feeling that way these days, there is a LOT you can do to receive and deepen the connection and closeness in your relationship (in almost all cases).It can take a little effort and a bit of know-how. So today I want to give you 2 principles to set you up to be able to make that connection the best it can be.Once you understand these, you'll be able to use them in 4 primary categories that are proven to help bring alive much more emotional intimacy and connection in a relationship. So listen in to hear what these main areas, or categories, to focus on are. I'll also give you some examples and ideas for each of the categories, so you can make some shifts TODAY in the quality of connection and love you feel between you and your partner. You'll also hear about the best simple way I know to quickly amp up the closeness and connection in your marriage, and an opportunity to really apply all I share here in this episode for real lasting change in the quality of your marriage. Listen in! SHOW NOTES:Join the live version (the only one this year!) of  CLOSER TO YOUR HUSBAND IN 7 DAYS CHALLENGE for $37, which runs May 4th-10th, 2025. I will be there guiding you through the whole wonderful week of building connection and deeper love between you and your honey--and even answering your very own questions. Learn more and join now here. ENJOYING THE SHOW?Get the HSHM Podcast Map, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get More Free Support, Courses and Coaching HERE.

Welcome to the Erica Russo Show!   In today's episode, we talk about overstimulation when it comes to being an empath or highly sensitive person, grounding, and the importance of getting out in nature and connecting with it's wisdom.   Be sure to follow me on instagram @ericawrusso   CHECK OUT THE FREEBIE LIBRARY: https://erica-russo.mykajabi.com/starthere

If you're a highly sensitive person going through a hard time, this might be the episode for you. Welcome to episode 300 of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People who are navigating what it means to be sensitive in a world that doesn't always feel like it's made for them.In this milestone 300th episode, I'm reflecting on the past year, which has been the hardest of my life. There is one thing in particular that's helped me keep my head above water as a Highly Sensitive Person and that's what I'm going to share with you. It's a foundational tool every HSP needs to know. What is that one thing? Self-compassion. Why do we need it? Because being human means to go through challenges. And sometimes those challenges can feel like they come thick and fast from the shadows. Being on your own side through those challenges is life-changing. In this episode you'll hear why self-compassion and being on your own side is so important as a highly sensitive person and I also share with you a practical strategy for bringing more of this tool into your own life. Mentioned in this episode: ⭐️ SOMA:HOME is open for registration! We start on May 7th 2025 and registration closes on May 2nd

Does decision-making leave you feeling pushed around — by others and even by your own brain? For so many Highly Sensitive Persons, high-stakes choices can feel like we're navigating a minefield while wearing a blindfold! In this episode, my analytically-minded son Jonathon reveals how external pressure can sway us during important decisions. And I'll share strategies to calm the inner turmoil so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. You'll walk away with practical tools to recognize unhealthy pressure, protect your peace, and stand your ground — with others and with yourself.   Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage:  https://CheriGregory.com/episode291

Are you tired of feeling crushed by even the slightest criticism? If you're a highly sensitive person, disapproval can feel like a punch to the gut—unfair, overwhelming, and hard to shake. In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, you'll discover why criticism hits so hard and how to shift your inner response in a way that fosters clarity and calm instead of self-doubt and shame. Here's what you'll walk away with: A deep understanding of why the thought “They make me feel wrong” causes so much emotional turmoil. A powerful, step-by-step guided meditation to unravel this belief using the Work of Byron Katie. A grounded sense of self-trust that doesn't depend on anyone else's approval—even when disapproval is loud and pointed. Ready to feel more confident and at peace in the face of criticism? Press play now and experience the inner shift for yourself. 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 episode, I share a profound personal experience of connecting with a young boy in spirit named "Owl-Led" while setting up to teach a Reiki class in my healing space which is in an old historic building. I feel called to share this experience and the emotional journey of understanding Owl-Led's story, reuniting him with his mom in Spirit, and learning to trust my body to tell me this was, in fact, a real experience. I reflect on the significance of these spiritual experiences in my life and encourage others to embrace their own encounters with the unseen aspects of life. I also share a poem I wrote called, "Bodies Full of Birdcages" that speaks to my need to share these kinds of stories from deep within me. Highlights:I set a serene scene before sharing my story, inviting you to sit with me at my art table with the windows open and beagles snoring behind me. I encountered a young spirit named Owl-Led during a Reiki class I taught. Owl-Led expressed his desire to stay and connect with me.I learned Owl-Led's name through a unique telepathic experience.The connection with Owl-Led deepened as I engaged with him through kindness, curiosity, compassion and gentleness. Owl-Led revealed he was alive during the 1800s and has a very playful spirit.I introduced Owl-Led to my Reiki students, one of who could also sense him.Clementine, another young spirit, is called in to keep Owl-Led company.I facilitated a reunion between Owl-Led and his mom, leading to a very emotional goodbye.I encourage others to share their spiritual experiences with me or someone they trust which can help us feel seen, understood and known on a deeper level. Emma Freeman's website where you can learn more about her, see her art work and book a healing session with her virtually or in-person: www.deep-rooted-healing.com. Emma Freeman is a Reiki Master/Therapist, Mixed Media Artist, Psychic Medium and Creative Arts Teacher. Her practice, Deep Rooted Healing, is a sanctuary for her and others to learn, share, grow and connect openly and vulnerably through the healing force of love. Emma is sober, a Highly Sensitive Person, and part of the LGBTQIA community. She lives in Wisconsin. Keywords:spirituality, Reiki, spirit communication, personal stories, healing, energy work, poetry, encounters with spirits, emotional connections, life after death, intuitive experiences, telepathy, psychic experiences.

Are everyday moments secretly draining your energy as a Highly Sensitive Person? If you've ever felt overwhelmed without knowing exactly why, this episode uncovers the subtle stressors hiding in plain sight—and how they're quietly overloading your nervous system. You'll gain practical tools for recognizing and reducing stress from sources most people overlook. This episode is a must-listen if you're seeking more calm, clarity, and control in your daily life as an HSP. Learn why too many browser tabs or vague instructions can trigger emotional overload Discover 7 overlooked everyday situations that can throw off your nervous system Get practical, grounding strategies to stay focused and centered, no matter how chaotic life gets  Press play now to uncover the sneaky stressors derailing your peace—and start taking back your calm today. 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.

186  In this episode, you will learn about one very powerful, but simple, way to generate emotional connection and strengthen all realms of your relationship.Words and great verbal communication can really add to the closeness you feel in your relationship, but they are absolutely not the only way to deepen connection. In fact, there is plenty of research that shows the power of physical touch to create the kind of closeness and intimacy so many of us want in our relationships. So dive in to hear why cuddling is so important and how its ripple effect can transform your whole relationship, from the amount of affection there is, to how great your sex life is, to the sense of safety and emotional intimacy there is between you and your spouse…You'll also learn how to do it well and what to do if you just don't feel like it. Dive in!SHOW NOTES:Join the live version (the only one this year!) of  CLOSER TO YOUR HUSBAND IN 7 DAYS CHALLENGE for $37, which runs May 4th-10th. I will be there guiding you through the whole wonderful week of building connection and deeper love between you and your honey--and even answering your very own questions. Learn more and enroll now here. ENJOYING THE SHOW?Get the HSHM Podcast Map, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get More Free Support, Courses and Coaching HERE.

Last week we talked about hosting a virtual summit as a Highly Sensitive Person. This week we're flipping the script to talk about hosting summits for a sensitive audience! Whether you're targeting HSPs, neurodivergent individuals, people healing from trauma, or those experiencing grief, I'm sharing practical strategies to make your event supportive and accessible. Learn how to focus on people over profit, be a cheerleader rather than stirring up pain points, create safe community spaces, thoughtfully implement (or reconsider) the ways you add urgency into your event, and so much more! The good news is that small adjustments can make a tremendous difference in how your summit is received by attendees who experience things deeply! For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/295

A Highly Sensitive Person must be handled with gentleness and utmost care! The truth is, some HSPs are turning to the demonic side and not using their gifts to glorify God. In today's episode of, The Vertical Relationship Show, Melia dives into the hidden discoveries of a well-known HSP book and highlights the New Age healing recommendations from secular sources. Being a Christian HSP is a gift from God, not to be handed over to the enemy! With godly wisdom and discernment, your gift can be a powerful tool for healing, equipping, helping, and ministering to others. Embrace your gift, seek God's guidance, and let your sensitivity be a source of blessing and transformation in your life and bear witness in the lives of those around you! Blessings xo- PARTNER w/ Vertical Relationship Ministries ->https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-ministries Melia's Services -> https://meliadiana.com/our-services Melia's Books ->https://meliadiana.com/books Melia's Prophetic Mentorship-> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-ambassador-mentorship Melia's Courses -> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-academy

The term Highly Sensitive Person was recently referenced in a DBT training I was attending and I thought "I've really gotta read about this" to myself. In today's episode I give a brief overview of what an HSP is, the differences and similarities between BPD and HSPs and what I think about the quiz when taking it for myself. Don't forget a bonus podcast episode went live today on Patreon about defensiveness with our partners as well as tons of other bonus content. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports: National Suicide Pr...

185  Every marriage needs a foundation of respect to thrive. Yet, in so many marriages, there's a lack of respect. Studies show that men, especially, feel its lack, which tends to take a big toll on the sense of love and connection in that relationship. Why is this so common? Well, for one, it does not always come naturally to be respectful. And, as women, we may sometimes shy away from giving our respect to our spouse because we have a misunderstanding of what it looks like when it comes to intimate relationships. Or we wait for them to be more loving first. So, in this episode, let's:Clear up the misconceptions about what respect looks likeClarify exactly what many women do that leads men to feeling disrespected (it can be less obvious than you may think)Discover why, if your partner is feeling disrespected, it is hurting your whole relationship and making it harder for you to feel loved, too Learn about why it matters so much to cultivate respect–especially if you are married to a man.And get 10 specific things to do and ways to communicate to build more mutual respect– and ultimately love– into your marriage.If you want to feel more loved, and even like a treasured queen, you want to start leading more respect into your relationship. It's like an aphrodisiac to most men–and will create a positive snowball effect in your marriage as you build it into your daily life together. Listen in.SHOW NOTES:Join the live version (the only one this year!) of  CLOSER TO YOUR HUSBAND IN 7 DAYS CHALLENGE for $37, which runs early in May. I will be there guiding you through the whole wonderful week of building connection and deeper love between you and your honey--and even answering your very own questions. Learn more and enroll now here. ENJOYING THE SHOW?Get the HSHM Podcast Map, so you can quickly identify the episodes most helpful for your unique relationship, by supporting the podcast (for as little as $3) HERE. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.Leave  a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Get More Free Support, Courses and Coaching HERE.

Feel overwhelmed by the world's intensity? Bestselling author Jenn Granneman (Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World) reveals how to transform your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a profound strength.Discover the five superpowers of highly sensitive people and how to thrive by embracing - not suppressing - your ability to feel the world's richness so vividly.You can find Jenn at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversations we had with Elaine Aron about being highly sensitive.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesADHA Aha! is a podcast hosted by Laura Key that explores pivotal moments when people realized they or their loved ones have ADHD, sharing both touching and humorous stories of ADHD discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you feel like you're always second-guessing yourself, it's tempting to idealize being a "one-and-done" decision-maker!  But what if changing your mind isn't a sign of weakness but actually a sign of wisdom? In this episode, we're tackling the myth that Highly Sensitive Persons are “wishy-washy.” You'll learn how “trying on” different options can free you from the guilt of sunk costs, help you honor your real-time needs, and lead to better choices in the long-run. You'll also gain permission to update out-dated decisions, while embracing God's grace as you grow. Changing your mind does not make you flaky. So often, it simply means that you're paying attention!   Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage:  https://CheriGregory.com/episode290

In this episode, I dive into how overstimulation and overwhelm impact me as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and how understanding these traits has helped me better support myself in managing them. I share personal examples of what overstimulates me, like noise and visual clutter, and the simple steps I take to reduce these stressors and maintain balance. I emphasize the importance of not judging myself for my sensitivity but rather embracing it, and how this mindset shift allows me to thrive.How overstimulation manifests for HSPs (e.g., noise, clutter, or too many people).Practical strategies to manage overstimulation, like tidying up, taking breaks, or going outside.The importance of owning your sensitivity and not feeling ashamed of it.How self-awareness and self-compassion can help you thrive as an HSP.Tips for creating your unique "guidebook" to managing sensitivity and avoiding overwhelm.The power of establishing boundaries and communicating your needs confidently.Uncover your sneaky internal belief that's stopping you from being your most confident self TAKE The FREE Shadow Archetype Quiz NOWLearn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP in our FREE UN-Botherable Workshop!The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course: Go from second-guessing & self-doubt to YOU'VE got YOU. Your journey to unwavering self-trust & radical self-acceptance starts HERE. Use code PODL at checkout for a secret discount!

In a world that idealizes instant answers and snap decisions, Highly Sensitive Persons often get labeled hesitant ... indecisive ... over-thinking. But what if your HSP brain and body are not motivated by being told to “Hurry Up”? What if your soul responds to pressure by asking, “Can we please slow down?” What if you need a counter-cultural approach to decision-making? In this episode, I share a real-life story of navigating a big decision (with a looming deadline) as an HSP who is, by definition, a reflective thinker. You'll learn how scripture, curiosity, and community can lead to clarity and confidence. If you, too, struggle with decision-making, I hope you'll find encouragement to honor your God-given pace and—whenever possible—to Take. Your. Time.   Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage:  https://CheriGregory.com/episode289