The Sensitive Collective Podcast

This episode is your bestie if you want to ditch outdated and limiting perspectives on how to start the New Year and, instead, set some powerful intentions for 2024 that will support you in manifesting your heart’s desires. Join me to learn why a holistic approach is essential, why replacing your NY Resolutions with Intentions is the way to go, how to set powerful intentions for yourself in 2024, and then close out with a guided visualization to help you do just that! If you found this episode supportive, please follow and leave a review so others who need the support can find it, too!

This episode honors whatever your own relationship is with the Christmas Holiday, while inviting you to join me for some reflections around the meaning and origin of the Christmas Spirit. Short and sweet, this is a podcast Holiday Card to you, dear listener, from this self-proclaimed Christmas Nerd. Wishing you all the warmest blessings of the Season! If you found this episode supportive, please follow and leave a review so others who need the support can find it, too!

The key to more fulfilling relationships, more inner peace, feeling less drained by others, and having healthier boundaries? NOT taking emotional responsibility for other people’s emotions. In this week's episode I dive into what it means to take emotional responsibility for others, how it feels, the toll it takes on BOTH you AND your relationships, and how you can start working with yourself to STOP. This one is suuuper juicy, and it’s no coincidence it’s in time for all that time you’re spending with your partner, or all your gatherings with family and friends for the Holidays! Resourcing yourself with the insights from this episode will support you in experiencing less resentment in your relationships while boosting your energy, confidence, and ability to speak your truth. If you found this episode supportive, please follow and leave a review so others who need the support can find it, too!

If between your people pleasing, a touch of FOMO, and all that’s on offer over the Holidays you find yourself declining into an overwhelmed stress ball, then this one's for you. In this week's episode I cover internal boundaries, what they are, why they matter, and how to work with them. Just in time for the Holidays!  Because learning how to create healthy internal boundaries with yourself not only makes for a MUCH easier time of getting your needs met and a more pleasant experience for YOU, but it will also actually support you in successfully creating boundaries with other people! And if you're curious about 1:1 Healing Mentorship with me, please book a ⁠Free Discovery call⁠ for us to connect, vibe together, and create some clarity around what you want and how I can best support you.

Relationships can feel especially challenging for Sensitives, even more so this time of year! In today’s episode I share much needed insight and perspective around one of the most common pitfalls for Sensitives in our relationships. This one is powerful! If you find yourself experiencing disappointment, hurt feelings, and even resentment in your closest relationships, this could be the secret you need to empower yourself to shift those dynamics and experience a more joyful and peaceful Holiday season. Curious about working with me? Book a Free Discovery Call so we can connect:)

The Holidays are especially stressful for Sensitives. It's a perfect storm of things for us that can lead to stress, overwhelm, and illness. In this week's episode I share the core things to look out for and support yourself around as a Sensitive so you DON'T get overwhelmed this Holiday Season. Let's start the New Year off feeling grounded, nourished, and well cared for! If you don't already have it, pick up your free copy of The Sensitive's Guide to Thrive (with the Guided Visualizations I mentioned in this episode).

If you ever feel like your Sensitivity is a burden or a curse, then this episode is for you! Learning how your Sensitivity can be a Superpower and identifying which ones you want to cultivate in yourself will support you in healing your worthiness wound, better manage your Inner Critic, believe in yourself and love and accept your Sensitive nature. All of this will empower you to create a life and relationships that feel more aligned, and help you step out of "survival-mode" as a Sensitive so you can thrive. And if you like this episode or are a fan of the show, please give it a like, share with someone who needs to hear it, and follow so you never miss an episode!

This episode felt really vulnerable, AND it's so important for me to show up honestly with you in this space. Just because I'm a Healing Mentor doesn't mean I'm not still healing, too. In todays episode I share my story with you about my disappearing act this summer, as the perfect storm came and settled into my life for a spell. Health is often a big challenge for Sensitives, because our systems are so sensitive and give us such great information and feedback! But this can be rather painful and feel very difficult to actually live through. I share my story so that you might gain insight into your own, and know that you aren't alone! And if you haven't picked yours up yet, don't forget to grab your own FREE copy of ⁠The Sensitive's Guide to Thrive.⁠

You know boundaries are important, and that you need them, but where to start? How do you even determine where to set them in your life and feel confident in doing so? Don't worry, today's episode will show you how to do just that! Not only do I walk you through practical tips and exercises to help you determine which boundaries to set where, I also share some of my struggle with setting boundaries, with the hope of normalizing your own. This is a powerful one, and I dedicate it to YOU and to the younger versions of myself who really struggled with Boundaries. Want to connect with me? Book a FREE Discovery Call:)

Today we dive into part two of the "boundaries series" and take a look at, well...what are boundaries? Get familiar with the different kinds of boundaries AND discover what YOUR boundary style is! Of course, I also share some of my own struggles with boundaries and personal insights from those experiences, which hopefully will have you feeling less alone in your own, and support you in being kind to yourself on your healing and empowerment journey as a Sensitive. Knowing more about the different kinds of boundaries and having deeper self awareness around your own boundary style is an essential element in getting better with setting boundaries. And if you are curios about working with me inside of Healing Mentorship, book your Free Discovery Call so I can show up to support you in finding your next aligned step!

Boundaries are something all Sensitives struggle with and need support around! The first intention and aim of this episode is to normalize that experience for you. And then, to examine WHY that's the case. This episode is the first in a three part series taking a look at the Why, What, and How of Boundaries, from a Sensitive's perspective. This is for you if you feel like Boundaries are something you are struggling with currently, or that you want to deepen your awareness around why they have been a struggle for you historically. Leave this episode feeling lighter having let go of the shame or guilt you've been carrying around because you're "bad" with Boundaries! And if you are curious about working with me one on one in Healing Mentorship, go ahead and book your Free Discovery Call with me.

This week's episode is long overdue! Sensitivity as a Superpower is something I talk about a lot on the podcast, and the Shadow Aspects of Sensitivity are just as important. Because recognizing, understanding, and accepting our shadow side is absolutely essential for any Sensitive who wants to feel more loved, whole, and empowered. Doing shadow work as a Sensitive (Empath/HSP) has it's own uniques flavor, rooted in our core wounds and often even one of our gifts kicked into overdrive! In this episode I cover the 6 most common shadow aspects for Sensitives. Which do you recognize within yourself? If you are looking for even deeper support and guidance, please book a Free Discovery Call with me!

What does it mean to be an Empath? A Highly Sensitive Person? What are the most common traits and experiences of Sensitives, and how do they signify in your life and relationships? Is there a bigger purpose to being a Sensitive? These are vital questions to examine and to answer, and that's what this episode is all about! This episode is for you if you aren't certain that you're an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person, or know that you are and are wondering if it's just you, or why you have the qualities that you do, or if there's a deeper meaning to it all. If you have ever heard "you're too sensitive," then you need to listen to this episode! And if you are curious about working with me, please book your *Free Discovery Call* so we can connect and see how I can best serve you!

Chris Cirak, Author of Be You, Speaker, Coach, and Facilitator, has to be one of my most favorite guests to date! He has such presence, his energy is so pure, and his insights are both deep and accessible - I have a feeling our conversation will actually raise your vibration just through the act of listening. It’s balm for the Sensitive Soul.  In today’s episode we cover so much ground, exploring the themes and patterns present in his book, Be You: The Journey of Self-Realization, and our own experiences on our healing and self-actualization journeys. Join us and learn more about how to meet yourself on this journey with grace and compassion, and peel back that next layer. You can find more of Chris Cirak on his website and on Instagram! And if you are ready to take the next step on your own healing and empowerment journey as a Sensitive, book a FREE Discovery Call with me:)

In this episode I dive into an issue that effects all Sensitives - low self worth. Join me for a look at why that's the case and what you can do about it! Because learning how to work with your issues of low self worth is essential to your own happiness and ability to thrive in life and relationships, and has even bigger ripple effects than you may know! Have questions? Please email me at lauraann@sensitivecollective.com And if you haven't already, please subscribe to my list so you will receive all the goodies and supportive resources I create with you in mind.

In this episode I talk about the importance of Reparenting yourself. It is an essential step on the healing journey for Sensitives! What we internalize as Sensitive Children is still informing how we are showing up for ourselves as adults, the choices we make and the paths we take. Reparenting is SUCH an important piece of learning how to love and accept yourself as a Sensitive! SUCH a beautiful opportunity to meet the needs you had as a Sensitive Child that weren't seen or understood. This is part of Inner Child Work, and it's both empowering and transformative. Listen to this episode for some tips on how to reparent yourself, start to reprogram some of the limiting beliefs your younger self internalized, and embrace your Sensitivity as the Superpower it can be! As promised, here is Dr. Bruce Lipton's video on Theta wave state in children. And here is Dr. Elaine Aron's HSP Self-Test.

This episode gives you the essentials you need to really thrive as a Sensitive! It was actually really challenging to boil it down to this little list, but it’s important to know what exactly to be prioritizing to get the most benefits from the time and energy you invest into self-care. Also, something I love about being a Sensitive is that we are actually more receptive to the benefits of self-care BECAUSE of our sensitivity! Grab a pen and paper and let this episode guide you in up-leveling the ways in which you show up for yourself. As promised in the episode, you can receive your Empath’s Guide to Thrive here. And here is the trauma informed yoga teacher training I mentioned.

Sam Pollack is a Feminist Copywriter for Socially conscious entrepreneurs who want to market their business and stay ethical. She believes the work you do for money can serve as the work you do for the world, and she’s out here supporting businesses who believe that, too.   In this episode we explore what it means to be a HSP and Neurodivergent as an entrepreneur, the real risks of burnout and unsustainability within the Empath Paradox, the layers and complexity with the stigma around sensitivity, how to work in and create support for your Sensitivity to shine as the gift it can be, and what Sam values and loves about being a Highly Sensitive Person, what it's like to be a high sensation seeking HSP, and how Sensitivity shows up as a superpower for her.  Resonating with Sam’s message and curious about working with her? Then be sure to check out her website https://cultofpersonality.co/ and connect with her there :) If you haven't already, please pick up your own FREE copy of The Empath's Guide to Thrive to support you in the fundamentals of self-care for all Empaths and Sensitives!

Lauren of Love is a Spiritual Guide and Mentor for women on their own healing journeys, and she has been one of my own coaches and mentors (and friends!) for many years.   This episode is feminine soul food for sure, juicy and flowing and nourishing. Join us for a conversation about the powerful medicine inherent within feminine energy, wherein we talk about connection, healing deep wounds of self, generational trauma, agency and empowerment, identity, what it means to be in “right relationship,” and more! If you have struggled connecting with and expressing your full authentic self, or are looking to deepen your own healing and empowerment journey, then you’ll definitely want to give this episode a listen! If you want to connect and dive deeper with Lauren of Love then you'll definitely want to listen to her Podcast, connect with her on Instagram, and check out her Wild, Wealthy, Feminine Program! Curious about working with me, Laura Ann, your Host and Healing Mentor? Then I invite you to book a free Discover Call with me to explore our connection and get clarity around how I can support you on your own healing and empowerment journey.

In this episode I had the honor of connecting with Naranjan Nota, Spiritual Guide, Mentor, and Teacher. She helps you identify how others’ opinions and judgments may deter you from meeting your goals, both personally and professionally. She dives deep into the core karmic issues that manifest as anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem/self-worth, and a fear of being visible, and transforms them into understanding, knowledge, and wisdom resulting in joy, peace, and an enhanced feeling of compassion towards oneself and others. In this episode we explore themes around gratitude, self-awareness, how to protect your energy, and how to practice turning towards oneself in the ever-evolving relationship we have with ourselves and the world around us. How to do this with compassion and grace, and how to continually and courageously show up to meet yourself and re-identify yourself again and again on the healing and empowerment journey that is life! A truly splendid and nourishing episode that is medicine for the heart and spirit! You can connect with Naranjan on her website www.BrightShiningLight.com If you are curious about working with me, Laura Ann, as your Healing mentor, I invite you to connect with me and book a Free Discovery Call:)