Podcasts about HSP

206 If you've ever read a marriage book, heard some relationship advice that seemed logical, or sat in a therapy session and thought, "Why is this so much harder for me than it seems to be for everyone else?"—there is a biological reason for that.Today we dive into what that is, and why a lot of traditional marriage advice just doesn't work for us as highly sensitive people. The truth is, most marriage advice does not take into account the HSP reality – our highly sensitive nervous systems and brains. So of course it's going to flop for us if we are not first respecting and honoring our physiological differences and needs.To expect traditional marriage advice to work for us is like expecting an orchid to bloom in a desert. It's not going to happen. So tune in to hear the top 5 popular pieces of advice that fail us sensitives, and what actually works instead – all illustrated with HSP-resonant nature analogies (sometimes some good old garden metaphors can really clear things up!)By the end of this episode, you're going to understand why, to thrive in your relationship, you don't need to try harder at traditional marriage advice's top down approach – like communicating with specific phrases– and that nourishing your sensitive system at the root level is what will make the biggest difference–and make the rest come quite naturally. What does that mean? Tune in to find out.  SHOW NOTES:Learn all about and join Hannah in Foundations of Emotional Well-Being For HSPs; The Root Of a Safer Marriage and Heart here. Doors close Feb 4th, 2026. After that, price goes up forever. Take the Dysregulation quiz in the episode 190, or here in written format.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/program/ Are You Tired of Feeling Like the Odd One Out in Social Settings? If you're a highly sensitive person who walks into a room and instantly feels like you don't belong, this episode speaks directly to you. Discover why social situations can feel overwhelming—not because you're antisocial, but because your nervous system is searching for safety where it doesn't yet exist. You're not broken—you're deep. And in a world that often rewards surface-level connection, that depth can feel isolating. But what if it's actually your superpower? In this episode, you'll uncover: The hidden belief that causes many HSPs to disconnect even when they long for connection A powerful shift that turns your sensitivity from a source of shame into a strength Why embracing your true self is the key to finally feeling like you belong Listen now to learn how to stop shrinking to fit in and start creating the kind of connection your heart has been craving.   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.

Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, January 1st through 31st! One of my most terrifying fears is the idea that someone is watching me without me knowing about it. Or worse, that someone is inside my home watching me without me knowing about it. If that freaks you out as well, this might be a tough episode for you. Because today we are going to tell you about one of Japan's most horrifying mysteries, but at its core was a family who got a really bad feeling that someone was watching them.  TW: Child D*ath, Animal Ab*se Subscribe on⁠ Patreon⁠ to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow on⁠ Tik Tok⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠ for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ As a highly sensitive person, you've probably noticed how your need for solitude and your craving for connection can pull you in opposite directions. One day, a quiet evening feels like a gift. The next, it feels empty. This episode helps you understand why—and what to do when your go-to recharge methods stop working. Learn the key reason solitude feels peaceful one day and hollow the next—and how to shift it. Discover the invisible factor that turns a meaningful connection into emotional overwhelm. Explore three powerful ways to create inner settledness, so you feel grounded whether you're alone or with others. Tune in now to uncover how to finally feel safe, connected, and recharged—no matter your environment.   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 under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/whos-business-cards/ Are You Drowning in Other People's Emotions Without Realizing It? When someone you love is falling apart, do you feel like it's your job to fix it? For highly sensitive people, emotional overwhelm often isn't about being "too sensitive"—it's about crossing invisible boundaries. This episode uncovers the real reason HSPs feel drained in other people's crises and shows you how to stay grounded without disconnecting. In this episode, you'll discover: The surprising truth about why helping others can leave you more stressed than supported A simple mental shift that instantly restores calm and clarity—even in emotional chaos The key question that immediately brings you back to your own emotional shoreline Tap play now to learn how to support others without sacrificing your own 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.

So many people discover they're HSPs later in life. This quick free test helps you understand yourself. https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), navigating relationships where mutual respect is missing can feel like emotional freefall. This episode explores why encounters with narcissistic individuals are so destabilizing—and how they can unexpectedly lead you to a place of deeper self-trust and inner strength. In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover: Why the emotional rules you live by as an HSP can leave you vulnerable to narcissistic behavior. How to move from external expectations to internal boundaries that actually protect you. The powerful shift that happens when you stop trying to be "good" and start being true to yourself. Listen now to learn how painful interactions can become portals to personal power and unshakable clarity.   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.

So many people discover they're HSPs later in life. This quick free test helps you understand yourself. Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/program/ If you're a highly sensitive person who constantly questions your own needs, this episode may reveal a truth you've been avoiding — that your self-doubt is quietly draining your confidence. In a world that praises stoicism and "going with the flow," highly sensitive people often suppress their needs just to keep the peace. But what if your sensitivity isn't a flaw — it's your strength? In this episode of Self-Compassion Wednesdays, you'll explore how ignoring your needs creates internal stress and learn how to reclaim your self-trust without feeling dramatic or high-maintenance. What you'll walk away with: A deep understanding of how self-suppression erodes your confidence as an HSP A mindset shift that reframes your needs as wisdom, not weakness Practical ways to stop apologizing and start honoring your nervous system Listen now and start building a life that supports who you truly are — instead of shrinking yourself to fit into someone else's comfort zone.   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.

Do you feel disconnected from your true self? In this episode, I talk with Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol, CST, LMFT about finding your authentic self through myth and archetypes and:  • What myths can teach you about healing and acceptance of all your parts • Finding stories from popular culture or your own lineage to feel less alone  • Surviving a dark night of the soul through introspection  Giulietta is a licensed therapist, certified sex therapist, HSP, and founder of Aphrodite Counseling, a practice devoted to sexual healing, deepening relationships, and embracing authenticity. She's also the host of Psyche Meets Mystic, a podcast that explores how myth, magic, and psychology can come together to support deeper healing and self-discovery. Keep in touch with Giulietta: • Website: https://www.aphroditecounseling.com  Resources Mentioned: • Free Guided Persephone Meditation: http://www.psychemeetsmystic.com   Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

So many people discover they're HSPs later in life. This quick free test helps you understand yourself. https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Ever wonder why your New Year's resolutions feel overwhelming just days into January—even when you're genuinely excited about them? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), traditional goal-setting approaches might be doing more harm than good. While everyone else is charging into the new year, you might already be feeling drained, second-guessing your plans, or wondering why you can't keep up. It's not you—it's the pressure, urgency, and misalignment baked into how we're taught to plan. Uncover the hidden societal and emotional pressures that make resolutions especially stressful for HSPs. Learn a gentler, more sustainable approach to planning that supports your nervous system and honors your natural rhythms. Discover how to shift from urgency and perfectionism to alignment and clarity—with one grounded next step. Press play to discover how to start your year with more balance, inner trust, and ease as a highly sensitive person.   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.

Get the Criticism Unhook Journal, a simple 4‑question reset to help HSPs regain clarity and calm after criticism lands hard. https://trueinnerfreedom.com/perfectionism-unhook-journal/ (Note, the link above will work even though I said it wrong in the episode.) If just one comment can spiral you into self-doubt, shame, or perfectionism—this episode will change how you see criticism forever. As a Highly Sensitive Person, it's not just the content of feedback that stings—it's what it threatens inside you. In this episode, Todd Smith dives into the unseen identity traps HSPs fall into when they feel criticized, and how these hidden patterns sabotage confidence, creativity, and emotional freedom. If you're tired of shrinking under scrutiny, this episode offers a grounded, healing perspective that will help you reclaim your inner stability. Here's what you'll take away: Why even gentle feedback can trigger shame or perfectionism in HSPs. The hidden identity you're trying to protect—and how it keeps you stuck. A powerful mindset shift that helps you receive criticism without collapsing inside. Press play now to break free from the fear of judgment and finally feel safe to be imperfect.   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.

Kickstart the New Year as we embrace 2026 through the lens of love-inspired New Year's resolutions. Dive into reflections from Bonnie Smith Whitehouse's 'Season of Wonder' and hear uplifting stories of simple, everyday acts of love—from sharing pens and art to donning joy sweaters and making Sunday soup. Let's explore how ordinary gestures can bring more life, liberation, creation, and love into our world. Join us in walking the way of love in this special New Year's episode.Gratitude to Rev. Ellen Corcella for her support of HSP!Book References:Seasons of Wonder by Bonnie Smith Whitehouse - at InstagramCrone Zone by Nina Bargiel - Slack Mistress at InstagramPlaces to Visit:The Plaza Restaurant Bough and Bend FloralFirst Presbyterian Church of Warren, PASend Tara a Text MessageSupport the showRev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary's Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at Add Lead Magnet Link to top of show notes: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/   Do you ever feel guilty for resting, constantly attune to others' moods, or find yourself apologizing for simply having needs? As we look ahead to 2026, now is the perfect time for highly sensitive people to stop carrying what no longer serves them—and start choosing themselves. In this powerful Self-Compassion Wednesday episode, Todd Smith gets deeply honest about three subtle but draining habits he's leaving behind—and why every HSP should consider doing the same. You'll learn how these patterns show up in daily life, why they're so hard to let go of, and a gentle, effective process for setting yourself free from them. You'll Discover: Why proving your worth through productivity is a trap for HSPs—and how to break free. The hidden cost of over-attuning to others' emotions and how to stay in your own lane. How apologizing for your needs leads to self-erasure—and what reclaiming your space really looks like. Press play now to begin releasing what drains you and reclaim the inner freedom you deserve.   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.    

Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, January 1st through 31st! This week, we're exploring three of the world's most haunted castles—and the dark histories that made them that way. At Windsor Castle in England, we'll encounter the ghost of a beheaded king who appears whole. In Austria's Moosham Castle, we explore the only male dominated witch trials. And finally, we visit Himeji Castle in Japan to meet Okiku, the servant girl whose ghost inspired one of the most iconic images in horror. TW: Mentions of possible s*icide, descriptions of t*rture Subscribe on⁠ Patreon⁠ to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow on⁠ Tik Tok⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠ for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

205  Why does unhappiness and irritation so often sneak into even the most loving marriages? Usually, it's through the silent killer of connection: non-acceptance.In this episode, we're diving deep into the "Acceptance Switch"—that internal shift that moves us from judging our partner's flaws to making peace with their full, messy, human selves. I share the raw truth about my two marriages: how a lack of acceptance created a cycle of shame and distance in my first, and how consciously choosing to perceive my second husband's "shortcomings" through the lens of acceptance has unlocked a level of joy and playfulness I never thought possible.We also explore:The Cultural Root of Intolerance: Why society has conditioned us to reject our partners full selves, including moods and behaviors.The "Human Inheritance": Understanding that your partner's frustrating patterns aren't personal—they are often a genetic and cultural "ball and chain" they didn't choose.The Growth Paradox: Why true growth and change in a relationship only happen after you've established a foundation of radical safety through acceptance.Acceptance vs. Tolerance: Why accepting someone's humanity is the opposite of being a "pushover."To help you kick off the year with a heart-centered reset, I'm walking you through a New Year Acceptance Process. We'll unpack the "stories" we tell ourselves about our partners and learn how to see through the fog of expectations to find the sweetness that's been there all along.Stop fighting your partner's humanness and start reaping the gifts of making peace with who your partner really is.SHOW NOTES:Join Hannah for 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 here. See her on-demand relationship courses for HSPs here.FREE QUIZ: How Much is High Sensitivity Impacting Your Relationship (and are you even highly sensitive)? You want to know. Because, high sensitivity has a major impact on intimate relationships – for better or worse. Take this 3 minute quiz to discover if you're highly sensitive and how deeply it's affecting you, and your happiness in your relationship. You will also get your next steps to making sure sensitivity works for your relationship, instead of against it.

Have you put yourself aside for years? In this episode, I talk with Jen Berlingo, LPC, ATR about tuning back into your inner calling and… • Emerging in midlife and unmasking to be your full self again  • Looking inward to identify what needs to change • Navigating big life changes and taking one small step forward at a time • Turning your ear back inward to listen to your inner yearnings and reclaiming your true nature • Assessing whether your lifestyle supports your sensitive nervous system  • Learning to assert your preferences in a world that's not built for HSPs  • Stop abandoning yourself and people pleasing to make others comfortable  Jen (she/her) is a midlife coach, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Registered Art Therapist, and a master-level Reiki practitioner. After two decades of midwifing hundreds of women through life's major transitions and experiencing her own passage through a fiery midlife portal where she more fully stepped into her queer identity, she was inspired to write Midlife Emergence to accompany other women in traversing their midlife journeys. Upon its publication, Midlife Emergence reached #1 in several Amazon categories, including midlife management, divorce, LGBTQ+ memoirs, LGBTQ+ parenting and families, adulthood and aging, and self-help. Jen is also a visual artist who not only created the painting on the cover of her book, but also makes custom pieces for collectors worldwide and exhibits her fluid, abstract art locally in her beloved town of Boulder, Colorado.  Keep in touch with Jen: • Website: https://jenberlingo.com • Substack: https://jenberlingo.substack.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenberlingo   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenberlingotherapy  • Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artsorceress  Additional Resources: • Get support when undergoing profound transitions like midlife, divorce, or coming out later in life. Learn more + sign up for a free discovery call with Jen at https://jenberlingo.com/coaching  • Midlife Emergence Book: https://jenberlingo.com/book  • 100 Day Project: Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/program/ Have you ever felt ashamed for needing earplugs just to get through a store—like you're broken for reacting to things others seem to handle with ease? If you're a highly sensitive person, everyday environments like Walmart or Target can feel like battlegrounds. But the real struggle isn't just the sensory overload—it's the invisible weight of shame and self-judgment that follows you around. This episode dives into why your sensitivity isn't the problem… but what you believe about it is. Learn why HSP tools like earplugs can quietly trigger shame—and how to stop apologizing for using them. Discover the true cost of comparing yourself to others who seem to "handle more" and how it drains your energy. Shift your mindset from seeing your sensitivity as a flaw to embracing it as a strength that deserves protection, not hiding. Press play now to learn how to stop shrinking your life out of shame and start living on your own terms with confidence, clarity, 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.

Written as a flow of consciousness one night after a train home late from Truro. Straight out, a few mins.The words from a commuter about papier-mâché ... led to a poem, a glued-together observation on certain relationships perhaps...No intention, no 'thinking' really, just a flow..- and the surreal yet everyday noticing - of a man and his box of 'Finest Medjool Dates'...and another man incessently curling and uncurling a sticker around a metal bar between Redruth and St Erth Stations. * apologies for the loudness of the music in the beginning x.........................................................................................................** - please see the donate button on 'Buy me a coffee' as so happy to find out about this! Any contributions towards coffees, poetry books and bird seed :)... (& of course the podcast/audio recording/editing costs!) gratefully received x...........................................................................................................................................Please see more artwork, articles and info at www.rowenascotney.com Artwork by Rowena ScotneyMusic by Chad Crouch 'Soft Driver' Episode cover - photo of the train at Truro stationPodcast cover - 'Garden Robin' - feltingSupport the show

So many people discover they're HSPs later in life. This quick free test helps you understand yourself. https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and burned out before the year even begins? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), stress often hits sooner and harder—but what if 2026 could be the year you finally work with your sensitivity instead of against it? In this episode, Todd Smith reveals how your sensitivity isn't a weakness, but actually your greatest tool for early intervention and lasting inner peace. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your sensitivity is actually your nervous system's secret early-warning system—and how to use it to prevent burnout. Three stress-reducing practices that align with your HSP nature, including the underrated power of intentional rest. A fresh approach to planning 2026 that prioritizes your nervous system's needs—before stress sets in. Press play now to learn how to make 2026 the year your nervous system finally feels supported and your stress starts to melt away.   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 under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/joy-pressure/ Is Your Passion Fueling You — or Silently Draining You? What if the joy you once felt for your creative work has been quietly replaced by pressure and perfectionism? In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, we explore how passion can subtly morph into performance anxiety—and how to reconnect with the reason you started in the first place. If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you know what it's like to care deeply about your work. But when your worth gets tangled up in the outcome, your creativity starts to feel like a burden rather than a gift. This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder that your value is not defined by how perfect your work appears—but by the joy it brings you. Listen in to discover: The invisible moment when healthy passion turns into toxic perfectionism—and how to spot it. Why tying your worth to results silently kills your motivation. A simple mindset shift that can bring back the lightness, freedom, and fun in your creative life. Hit play now and rediscover how to create from joy—not pressure.   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.

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As 2025 comes to a close, Alissa shares a reflective and personal episode about endings, rebirth, and learning how to live in true alignment, especially as a Highly Sensitive Person.This year held profound milestones and massive shifts: signing a book deal, welcoming a new baby after pregnancy loss, navigating postpartum life while writing a book, and feeling the internal pull to realign how she shows up creatively and professionally.Alissa also shares what's been lighting her up lately, from writing long-form essays on Substack to witnessing the depth, courage, and growth happening inside the Not Too Sensitive Club. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reminder: alignment isn't about forcing consistency. It's about listening closely to what feels true now.In this episode, you'll hear:Reflections on the major personal and professional shifts of 2025What it's been like writing a book while postpartum and raising two young childrenWhy Substack has become a creative home for deeper, slower, more meaningful connectionHow the Not Too Sensitive Club supports identity, growth, and living as your future selfWhy Highly Sensitive People are uniquely suited for this next era of depth, authenticity, and connectionThe intuition-led decision to pause and reimagine the podcast before returning in 2026Follow Alissa on Substack: https://substack.com/@lifebyalissa 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!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

In this solo episode, I open up about the unexpected connection between being a deep feeler and living life in performance mode. From my personal story of burnout and relationship misalignment to the experiences of my clients, I unpack how sensitivity, rejection, and the need for deep connection can drive us to overwork, people-please, and push ourselves beyond our limits. If you're a high-achieving, highly sensitive person who still feels unfulfilled no matter how much you accomplish — this episode is for you. Together, we explore what it really means to meet your core needs, and how aligning with your true essence creates more success, ease, and joy.Connect with me:❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"Being highly sensitive and a deep feeler is challenging — but ignoring it costs you your fulfillment.""Your satisfaction doesn't come from performing, it comes from depth, vulnerability, and being seen.""We perform to feel worthy, but that survival pattern blocks us from the connection we actually crave.""You're not ‘too much' — you've just been giving your empathy and energy to people who don't return it.""True success doesn't require you to abandon yourself — it comes when you come back to who you are."deep feeler podcast, high achiever burnout, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional sensitivity, trauma healing, authentic living, personal transformation, inner child work, somatic coaching, performance trauma, HSP podcast, inner healing, overachiever anxiety, emotional healing podcast

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Are You Using Your Sensitivity Against Yourself—or for Deep Healing? If you're a highly sensitive person who feels like stress builds up faster for you than others, you're not imagining it—and you're not broken. In fact, your sensitivity might be your greatest asset when it comes to finding lasting relief. In this episode, you'll learn why HSPs reach overwhelm more quickly and how your heightened awareness and emotional depth are actually the keys to your healing. You'll shift from blaming your sensitivity to harnessing it for inner calm and balance. Here's what you'll take away from today's episode: Why sensitivity causes stress to build—but only when it's turned outward. The built-in healing intelligence most HSPs never tap into. Simple ways to redirect your sensitivity inward for real-time stress prevention. Discover how to transform overwhelm into inner freedom—press play and start healing stress at its root.   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 under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/program/ Why Is Letting Go So Hard—Even When You Know It's Time? If you're a highly sensitive person who keeps replaying painful moments in your mind, no matter how much you try to let go, this episode is for you. Discover the hidden reason your mind won't stop looping old conversations, why holding things in quietly drains your energy and clarity, and how emotional residue may be keeping you stuck in stress and tension. In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising role emotional residue plays in your inability to "just move on" How your body stores stress—even from years ago—and how to recognize the signs A powerful shift that helps dissolve emotional weight without force or willpower Press play to finally understand what's really keeping you stuck—and how to feel lighter, clearer, and free inside your own skin.   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 under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Are you wired differently—and could that be your hidden superpower? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by bright lights, intense emotions, or even your own thoughts, you might be one of the 20% of people with a highly sensitive nervous system. But what if your sensitivity isn't a flaw—but a map to inner freedom? In this episode, you'll uncover: The four defining traits of being a highly sensitive person and why they matter. What cutting-edge neuroscience reveals about the HSP brain and how it processes the world. Practical, real-life strategies to avoid overwhelm and thrive with sensitivity—not in spite of it. Press play now to discover how embracing your HSP traits can lead to greater balance, clarity, and connection in your life.   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.

Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off your next order. What happens when beloved holiday entertainment crosses the line? From Disney's The Santa Clause hiding adult Easter eggs that horrified parents, to the 1997 Macy's Day Parade disaster NBC tried to erase, to Vincent Price's final grief-stricken performance that Disney deemed "unusable". These aren't just missing tapes; they're pieces of holiday history someone decided we shouldn't remember. TW: Graphic Description of injury Subscribe on⁠ Patreon⁠ to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow on⁠ Tik Tok⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠ for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Alissa gets real about one of the biggest struggles Highly Sensitive People face: the constant overthinking, analyzing, and self-editing that comes from worrying what others might be thinking.She breaks down how this pattern can quietly run your life—influencing your choices, your boundaries, your energy, and even your self-worth— and why learning to unhook from other people's perceptions is essential for emotional freedom.Through personal stories and client experiences, Alissa explores why sensitive, empathetic people often end up shapeshifting, people-pleasing, and abandoning themselves in order to feel liked or safe, and what needs to change in order to stop that cycle for good.In this episode, you'll hear:The difference between healthy empathy and self-erasing empathyWhy HSPs often feel responsible for how others reactHow obsessing over others' perception slowly erodes your self-worthWhy shapeshifting to be liked never creates real connectionThe two core skills that free HSPs from external validation trapsWhat it looks like to feel safe being judged, misunderstood, or dislikedUncover 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!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

Are you burning out trying to do all the things you're supposed to? In this episode, I talked with Maegan Megginson, LMFT, LPC about unhooking from expectations and finding new ways to be of service to yourself and:• Grieving the life you imagined you would have before discovering that you're highly sensitive  • Experimenting with changes to feel more comfortable with yourself, in your relationships, and at work  • Setting boundaries around giving and receiving empathy • Tending to yourself first by asking the questions, “have I been invited?” and “do I have the energy to offer support?” • Finding new ways of being of service to yourself and unhooking from overgiving and overfunctioning  • Shifting the rules of how you work at the first sign of burnout  • Integrating the personal and professional parts of yourself to find more balance and healing  Maegan Megginson is a Licensed Therapist and Business Mentor on a mission to help business owners recover from burnout and reignite their vision for their work and their lives by blending the emotional, psychological, and spiritual elements we need to become deeply rested and wildly successful.  Keep in touch with Maegan: • Website: https://maeganmegginson.com  Resources Mentioned: • Recover From Burnout is a free 10-day email series that will help you feel better without adding tasks to your to-do list or buying another helpful tool you'll never use. Sign up here: https://maeganmegginson.com/recover-from-burnout• Free Sabbatical Toolkit walks you through how to plan a month-long sabbatical with care, clarity, and realistic preparation. Includes an audio mini-course, planning roadmap, financial worksheet, and sabbatical blueprints to help you design time off that's genuinely restorative. Get started here: http://www.youneedasabbatical.com/toolkit Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/alignment-inventory/ Why Do You Still Feel Burnt Out Even After Resting? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) who keeps hitting burnout despite your best efforts to rest and recharge, this episode holds the missing piece you've been looking for. You might be trying all the right things—setting boundaries, practicing self-care, getting more sleep—but still feel chronically drained. That lingering fatigue and emotional disconnection could be the result of a deeper issue: quiet misalignments between your inner values and your outer life. And until those subtle stressors are addressed, the cycle of burnout is bound to repeat. In this episode, you'll learn: Why even small "shoulds" in your schedule can quietly drain your energy as an HSP The real reason surface-level stress fixes often don't work—and what to do instead How to identify and shift the five hidden misalignments quietly contributing to your burnout Discover how to stop managing symptoms and finally reclaim your natural energy by uncovering what's really out of sync. Tune in now and start feeling like yourself again.   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 from 2022.Enjoy!Elizabeth~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Didn't mean for this one to be this long but it is what it is! You can listen to bits at a time if you'd like...it's a podcast after all. ;-)Whether you're with family and friends or whether you're alone, it is a 'trying' time for introverts, empaths and/or HSP's during the holidays.If you're alone and are homesick I suggest:1. Making phone calls to loved ones.2. Doing a Zoom call with loved ones.3. Joining a Meetup.com event or organizing one to your liking and inviting other members to join you.4. Hey Vina app! (An app for women to make friends by planning events and gatherings in the same or neighboring city!).If you're visiting family and friends during the holidays I suggest:1. Renting a hotel or an Airbnb so that you have your own space and can recharge whenever you want/need. 2. Politely declining an invitation to stay in the same house/space/area as everyone else with the exception of you having your own space/room to yourself. In the end YOU know your capacity and as long as you follow your instincts you'll be good.And it's your right to say "No" and to respectfully and politely decline an invitation if you're not feeling it either. It doesn't mean that you're ungrateful because you politely and respectfully decline. ;-)Thanks in advance!If you've enjoyed this episode, can you please leave a review on Spotify or on Apple podcasts. It would mean the world to me. :)Sincerely,Elizabethhttps://linktr.ee/elizabeth_west

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Are You Missing the Love That's Already There? What if the feelings of being unloved or unimportant in your relationship aren't coming from your partner — but from a deeper emotional wound you're carrying? Highly sensitive people (HSPs) often find themselves overwhelmed in relationships, misreading signals, or feeling unseen. This episode shines a compassionate light on one of the quietest, yet most painful reasons why that happens — and how it's entirely possible to shift your experience from the inside out. In this Strategy Friday episode, you'll discover: The hidden heart wound many HSPs carry — and how it quietly distorts your ability to receive love. The subtle signs of "care distortion" and why people-pleasing, resentment, or emotional shutdown may actually be signs of self-doubt, not relationship failure. Practical, healing strategies to reconnect with your worth, shift your patterns, and finally feel the love — from your partner and yourself. Listen now and take the first step to feeling more seen, loved, and emotionally safe in your relationship — no matter what your partner is doing.   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.

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Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/program/ Are the things that light you up quietly burning you out? As a highly sensitive person, your passion and curiosity are your superpowers—but when everything feels exciting, even the good stuff can turn into a hidden source of stress. If you're drowning in inspiring ideas, open browser tabs, and half-finished dreams, you're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "good stress" from exciting ideas can feel just as overwhelming as traditional stressors How scattered curiosity fragments your energy and blocks your depth as an HSP A counterintuitive approach to filter your focus without sacrificing your creativity or ambition Listen now to reclaim your calm, protect your energy, and fall back in love with your inspired mind—without letting it run the show.   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.

This week's episode is a gentle reminder for all of us: you're doing more than you realize, and it's okay to acknowledge it.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Are You Too Hard on Yourself—or Just Deeply Aware? Why do highly sensitive people often battle self-doubt—even when it stems from intelligence and moral depth? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), chances are you've wrestled with self-criticism and the feeling of "not enough." But what if those negative thoughts weren't flaws, but signs of your emotional depth, empathy, and awareness? This episode unpacks why HSPs often carry a heavy inner dialogue—and how to tell when it's helping you grow vs. holding you back. In this episode, you'll discover: Why negative self-perception can actually signal emotional intelligence and depth How reflection becomes rumination—and the key signs you've crossed the line Simple strategies to stay humble without slipping into self-blame or shame Press play now to transform self-criticism into clarity and reclaim your inner 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.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Why do even small critiques hit so hard when you're a Highly Sensitive Person? If you've ever felt overwhelmed or emotionally hijacked by feedback that others seem to brush off, this episode is your guide to understanding—and transforming—that experience. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), your deep processing and emotional attunement make criticism feel more intense, but it doesn't have to define your worth. This episode dives into the hidden layers of why critique stings and how you can use inner work—not willpower—to soften the blow and restore your balance. If you're tired of spiraling after feedback or feeling emotionally raw from even gentle suggestions, this conversation is your relief. You'll walk away with: A clear understanding of why your nervous system reacts so strongly to criticism and how to honor that without getting stuck. A step-by-step method to use inner work (like Byron Katie's process) to question painful thoughts and reclaim your emotional center. A lived example of what real resilience looks like when you can hear feedback without it shaking your self-worth. Hit play now to discover how to turn criticism into clarity—and reclaim your peace of mind 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.

In this insightful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters welcomes Todd Smith—renowned podcaster and expert in stress management for highly sensitive people (HSPs). Todd shares his profound wisdom on navigating life as an HSP, highlighting the importance of inner work, emotional resilience, and practical strategies for managing stress in a highly sensitive world. Todd explains how self-inquiry, inspired by Byron Katie, can unlock true inner freedom by helping us question limiting thoughts and beliefs. Through personal anecdotes and professional guidance, he illustrates how reflection, journaling, and self-exploration can transform negativity into positivity, leading to emotional balance and empowerment. Listeners will gain valuable insights into: • Understanding high sensitivity and its impact on daily life • Practical steps for achieving emotional balance and resilience • The role of self-inquiry in cultivating inner peace • How reflection and journaling strengthen self-awareness • The importance of community and support for HSPs Todd's message is clear: by embracing sensitivity as a strength and committing to inner work, highly sensitive people can thrive with grace and confidence. His approach offers practical tools for transforming stress into empowerment, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking peace and resilience. 00:00 Introduction: Awakening Hearts 00:45 Meet Todd Smith: Stress Management Expert 01:04 Understanding High Sensitivity 03:05 Inner Freedom: The Power of Self-Inquiry 05:03 Navigating Social Sensitivities 06:58 Practical Steps for Emotional Balance 12:29 The Role of Reflection and Journaling 17:49 Partnering in Inner Work 21:46 Encouraging Self-Exploration 36:25 Transforming Negativity into Positivity 41:20 Conclusion: Finding Sacred Ground Website https://trueinnerfreedom.com Social media links / hspstressmanagement / hspcoachtodd Keywords included: Todd Smith, Dead America Podcast, Ed Watters, highly sensitive people, HSP stress management, emotional resilience, inner work, self-inquiry, Byron Katie, reflection, journaling, self-exploration, emotional balance, empowerment, sensitivity as strength, stress relief strategies #empowerment #reflection #self-exploration

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Have you ever wondered why you tear up more often than others—and whether that's a flaw or a form of inner strength? If you're a highly sensitive person, crying easily can feel confusing or even shameful. But what if your tears aren't a sign of weakness, but a powerful reflection of deep empathy, presence, and emotional wisdom? This episode redefines crying as a strength and helps you understand your sensitivity in a whole new light. Learn how both joyful and painful moments uniquely impact HSPs and why those tears come so naturally. Discover the emotional intelligence behind crying and how it actually supports your healing and inner alignment. Get practical ways to embrace your sensitivity and express your emotions—without apology or shame. Press play now to uncover why your tears as an HSP are not something to hide—they're proof of your emotional depth and authentic connection to life.   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.

This week's episode is a little different in the best way!Alissa is sharing a raw, unfiltered audio drop straight from Lucky Girl Radio, the private chat inside The Not Too Sensitive Club where she opens up about her personal growth, lived experiences, and the inner work she's navigating in real time.In this behind-the-scenes glimpse, Alissa explores what it looks like to improve yourself from a place of self-acceptance rather than shame. She shares a recent real-life moment where she noticed a part of herself she wants to strengthen, and how she lovingly coached herself through it without spiraling into “what's wrong with me?” energy.What You'll LearnWhat it looks like to adopt a true growth mindset as a highly sensitive personWhy self-improvement rooted in shame keeps you stuckHow to notice growth opportunities without making them mean something negative about youA real-life example of Alissa catching an old pattern, and choosing a different responseThe difference between “I have something to work on” and “something is wrong with me”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!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

Do you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated at work? In this episode, I talk with Melody Wilding, LMSW about trusting yourself at work and:  • Balancing the strengths and liabilities of being what Melody calls a “Sensitive Striver”  • Trusting your intuition as a valuable source of information  • The key to speaking up in meetings starts by building relationships and taking care of your nervous system before the meeting  • Living with an honor roll hangover from your school days and how that could be contributing to burnout as an adult in the workplace  • Why overperforming and perfectionism often harm your chances of advancement at work • Strategies for setting boundaries at work and what to say when you've overcommitted• Creating a “me manual” to help you communicate how you work best while establishing reciprocal relationships with your supervisors Melody is the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. Named one of Business Insider's Most Innovative Coaches for her groundbreaking work on “Sensitive Strivers,” her clients include CEOs, C-level executives, and managers at top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Amazon, and JP Morgan, among others. Melody has been featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal and is a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Forbes. Melody is a licensed social worker with a masters from Columbia University and a professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College.  Keep in touch with Melody: • Website: https://melodywilding.com/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/  • Facebook Community: https://melodywilding.com/community  Resources Mentioned: • Get a free chapter from Melody's book, Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work, here: https://melodywilding.com/chapter  • Trust Yourself Book by Melody Wilding: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781797201962  Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

203  "That couple is just so in love…so much more than we are!" "How come we can't communicate like that?"  "What's wrong with our relationship that my husband doesn't look at me like that?" Ever sounded like that in your head? Ever compared your relationship, or your spouse, to other couples or spouses…and then felt even more unhappy about your relationship? Clients ask me about this often. It's so common that there is a term for it: Compare and despair. Today, we are calling it Relationship Compare and Despair, since we will focus in how it affects our love lives. It's a wired-in thing our brains just do as humans, especially if we aren't totally happy in our relationships. But it hurts and disempowers us, and makes our relationships worse.So how do you stop? In this episode I will tell you, and help you turn this habit into something that, instead of making things harder, can help your marriage get better.You will also learn what is driving the despair that often accompanies comparing, as well as the most important shift to make to put an end to most of the pain or upset you feel in your relationship, so you can effectively shape your relationship into one that feels lighter, more loving, and connected and all the things you want…You can stop letting comparison undermine your love and connection. You can use it instead as an opportunity to make your marriage into the very best one it can be. Listen in to learn how. SHOW NOTES:Join Hannah in her special end-of-year 3 session program,  A BETTER MARRIAGE IN 1 MONTH: A Galvanizing Mini 1:1 Marriage Coaching Program For HS Women to start taking charge of what you can in your relationship, and see the power you have to change the whole culture of your marriage for the better. Click here to learn more.  Take The 2 Minute Free Quiz: What's Your Best Next Step To Improve Your Marriage? Find out the most important place for you to focus on to make your unique marriage more loving and connected a sensitive woman.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) 

Do you feel like you overthink everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? That might feel like replaying conversations and worrying about what you said long after the interaction is over; finding decisions hard to make; or second guessing every little thing. So, is this normal for a HSP? Short answer: yes. But why? And what can you do about it? That's precisely what we're exploring in this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for highly sensitive people. In this episode you will hear:  ✨ Why HSPs process things more deeply (and why that can contribute to 'overthinking') ✨ How people-pleasing patterns contribute to rumination ✨ A personal story about my own post-podcast vulnerability spirals ✨ Practical strategies to help you untangle from those overthinking loops ✨ Why this experience can feel so lonely ... and why you're not broken or too much.If you're tired of feeling like you're too much, too sensitive or too indecisive, this episode will help you feel understood, supported, and a little less alone.About your host, Erica WebbErica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world.About the Podcast, SelfKindSelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/program/ Are You Living on High Alert Without Realizing It? Ever feel like you're always "on," even when nothing's wrong? Discover why highly sensitive people often live in survival mode—and how to finally feel safe again. Why this matters to you: If you're a highly sensitive person, constant stress might feel like your normal baseline. But this episode reveals how that quiet tension is draining your energy, affecting your relationships, and keeping you from fully enjoying life. The good news? You can shift from survival to safety—without needing the world to change first. What you'll gain from this episode: Discover why HSPs are especially prone to chronic vigilance and how it shapes your daily life. Learn the key difference between control and true safety—and why confusing the two keeps you stuck. Explore the first steps to retraining your nervous system so rest, joy, and connection become your new normal. Listen now to learn how to help your body finally exhale—and start living from a place of grounded, inner safety.   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 podcast #35, author & HSP psychotherapist Shira Friedman joins Marie Mohler to discuss her new book Midwife of the Soul, HSP Qualities and Experiences, Soul Informed Living, Embracing Your Neurodivergence, and more.Join us for this deeper dive into these inspiring insights emanating from Shira Friedman's book Midwife of the Soul: A Teaching Memoir Through The Lens of an HSP Psychotherapist. Please share this video with others.  Podcasts like these offer a bridge into higher frequencies and perspectives that aim to empower the human spirit to ground, heal, expand, and ascend in changing times.To learn more about Shira Friedman and her work, you can visit her website:  https://soulbirther.com/email: taproot2020@gmail.comYou can contact her about the book here:shirefriedman.author@gmail.comFor more information and to check out Marie's current offerings, please visit:https://www.frequencywriter.com/To contact her, send email to:  info@frequencywriter.comTo listen to more amazing podcasts and insightful broadcasts, or to make a donation, visit: http://www.wholesoulschoolandfoundation.orgTo donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/wholesoulschoolandfoundationTo shop our apparel: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whole-soul-school-and-foundation/You can follow Marie here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicX: https://x.com/marie_mohlerRumble.com: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585​​​​Telegram: https://t.me/wholesoulmasteryTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterYou can also tune into your favorite audio streaming platform to listen in to our podcasts: Spotify, Apple iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc. You can also mail donations to:Whole Soul School and Foundationc/o Marie Mohler400 S. Elliott Rd., Suite D259Chapel Hill, NC 27514Every donation is appreciated. Thank you! ***Disclaimer*** These podcasts are for educational purposes only.Support the show

In this episode, Alissa offers a refreshing, grounded reframe for navigating holiday gatherings, especially when you're a highly sensitive person anticipating old triggers, complicated family dynamics, or emotionally draining interactions.Instead of bracing yourself or rehearsing every response, she invites you to see these moments as a kind of “spiritual assignment” or gentle experiment: an opportunity to practice confidence, curiosity, boundaries, and self-regulation in real time.This perspective doesn't dismiss the pain, history, or lived experience behind these moments. Instead, it provides a lighter, more empowered way to move through them so you can show up as the version of yourself you're becoming.What You'll Learn:Why holidays and family dynamics often feel overwhelming for highly sensitive peopleHow to bring a sense of levity and curiosity into emotionally charged situationsA powerful reframe for viewing triggering moments as opportunities instead of threatsWhy confidence and self-trust grow through discomfort, not in perfect environmentsWays to reward and support yourself after challenging interactionsUncover 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!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) struggling with work? Maybe the workplace feels overwhelming, you feel broken, or you can't seem to find work that quite fits who you are? You are not alone, and you're absolutely not broken. You're sensitive ... and that sensitivity needs to be considered. In this episode, I'm answering a listener question about work as a highly sensitive person. Why do so many HSPs struggle with traditional 9-5s? Why is work sometimes draining, overwhelming or misaligned? As a highly sensitive person (and autistic ADHD counsellor), I share my own experience of burning out in corporate environments and why certain workplaces simply aren't designed for sensory-sensitive nervous systems. We'll talk about how your empathy impacts your work, why what you do matters, how to consider and adjust for environmental stressors and more. ✨ In this episode you'll hear:• Why work environments can feel “too much” for some HSPs• How sensory input and emotional energy impact the highly sensitive nervous system• The role of values, purpose and meaning when it comes to the right fit job as a HSP• Why work overwhelm and burnout happens and why it's not because you're just not trying hard enough• Practical ideas for making work more sustainable• How to explore aligned work options without shame or pressureWhether you're an HSP navigating a 9–5, working in hospitality, healthcare, corporate, creative roles or anything in between, you can make work a more sensitivity-friendly place. This episode will help you to get curious and compassionate as you navigate what a job can look like as a sensitive soul.⭐️ About your host, Erica WebbErica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world.

Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off your next order Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/HSPPOD #rulapod Today, we're discussing real terrifying encounters that people had with alleged cults. We're talking Scientology, people from a “church” showing up at your door to maybe kidnap you, and more. Joined by Amanda Montell, author of the book Cultish, and the host of the Sounds Like A Cult podcast. Where to Find Amanda & Sounds Like A Cult:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaMontellPodcasts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-kundalini-yoga/id1566917047?i=1000702659814 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/452tBQmqzU9wcisVglD8vW?si=rQYnpUTqQZmKD9SpRFr1zA If you feel you need help getting out of a cult-ish situation, below is a support group:  https://www.igotout.org To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Alissa shares a powerful behind-the-scenes moment from the very first Not Too Sensitive Club call, where the group explored how to use triggers as opportunities for healing instead of evidence that something is “wrong” with you.Through a real client example, she breaks down exactly how to move from blaming, spiraling, or shutting down to curiosity, self-validation, and empowered action. This conversation offers a grounded, compassionate reminder that being highly sensitive doesn't mean you're fragile. It means you have a deeper invitation to grow, self-advocate, and trust your own worth.What You'll Learn: How to shift from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this showing me?”The essential first step in working with any triggerThe difference between self-validation and relying on others to feel worthyWhy confidence can feel like “arrogance” for HSPs — and how to reframe itA guiding question to help you choose the most empowered responseUncover 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!Join the Not Too Sensitive Club

202 Want to make sure you aren't settling for unfair treatment, letting your partner's hurtful behavior fly, passively just “taking” your partners rudeness, or being a doormat? Want to stand up for yourself and proactively make sure you get the BEST treatment from your spouse, not just the scraps? Ever wondered if what I share on this podcast lets your spouse get away with too much? This episode is for YOU!!!You'll learn how, for the best marriage possible with your spouse,  you need to develop both a soft belly, and a strong back. In other words, you need an emotional skillset that allows for true open-heartedness (instead of reactivity and defensiveness) AND you need to take specific strategic "strong" actions that prevent any poor treatment and GET the loving treatment you deserve in your marriage. I generally teach more about the soft belly piece, because you can't do the strong back piece well without it–and this part does NOT get enough attention in the relationship advice/self-help world… BUT the strong back pieces (i.e. specific actions and strategies) are 100% essential, too, to have a great marriage.So listen in today to hear what those “strong back” strategies are, and how you can learn more about implementing them, and what you must also be able to do in order for them to create a truly loving connected marriage (instead of a roommate or business-partner type relationship of cold functionality). The magic lies in the combination of both a strong back and a soft belly, not one by itself. Come hear exactly what I mean.SHOW NOTESJoin Hannah for private 1:1 Marriage Coaching, and get her deep, super individualized support to make your marriage way more full of security, connection, love, and mutual support than ever. Get started by filling out this form. Take The 2 Minute Free Quiz: What's Your Best Next Step To Improve Your Marriage? Find out the most important place for you to focus on to make your unique marriage more loving and connected a sensitive woman.

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