Do you hold yourself back? In this episode, I talk with GG Renee Hill about finding your inner gifts through your personal stories and: • Identifying how the internal narratives that you tell yourself can be both supportive and limiting • Rewriting past stories to break limiting patterns and embrace your whole self • Working through false internalized beliefs and reframe the feeling of being different as a strength • Finding your own version of strong as a highly sen...
Are you parenting a highly sensitive child or healing your inner HSC? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Judith Orloff about the struggles and gifts of being a highly sensitive child and: • Ways to interrupt overwhelm and tend to you or your child’s sensitive nervous system • Ending the shame cycle for highly sensitive children • Supporting your highly sensitive child’s interests and needs • Nurturing your younger self who didn’t know why they were different Judi...
Do you feel pressured to do more than you can handle? In this episode, I talk with Amber Bateman, LPC about the cultural pressures to be perfect and: • How to soften these pressures to take better care of yourself every day • The importance of creating a lifestyle and rhythm that embraces self-care • Welcoming in curiosity, connection, and slow living to support your sensitive nervous system Amber is a licensed professional counselor with a background in communicatio...
How often do you take care of yourself? In this episode, I talk with Angelique Foye-Fletcher, LMFT, RPT about breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice and: • How your cultural upbringing shapes your identity as an HSP • Learning to take care of yourself when you grew up in an environment or culture that didn’t have room for your sensitivity • Why simple acts of mindfulness are deeply healing and can change the way you parent Angelique Foye-Fletcher (she/her) is a Licensed...
What is your connection to spirituality? In this episode, I talk with Tiffany Green, LCPC, SEP, MBA, MDiv about the benefits of feeling connected to something beyond yourself and: • How spiritual practices help you embrace your sensitivity, care for your nervous system, enhance your natural intuitive ability, and create a sense of belonging • Three keys to developing a spiritual practice • The many ways to incorporate spirituality into your everyday life Tiffany Green...
Do you get overly attached to fictional characters, musicians, or other people who live in the public eye? In this episode, I talk with Lana Holmes, Psy.D., LCP about the pros and cons of parasocial relationships as well as: • Why HSPs are more impacted by parasocial connections • The purpose of parasocial relationships that serve as role models, provide a sense of belonging, or build self-esteem • The downsides of forming attachments with fictional characters or public fi...
Do you feel constantly disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk with Lynn Salmon-Easter about energetically clearing away the stress and: • The benefits of energy healing and therapeutic touch for highly sensitive people • Daily practices to feel more energized and calm • Differentiating your emotions from others to reconnect with your intuition • Finding your authentic self through embodied presence Lynn is a highly sensitive, empathic ...
Do you constantly feel exhausted? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Karen Lamb about the connection between sensitivity and burnout as well as: • The emotional and physical signs of burnout • What nutrients are essential for deep processing • Why sleep, hydration, and digestion are essential areas of physiological self-care Karen is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Licensed Counselor specializing in helping highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals balance hor...
Have you ignored your needs for too long? In this episode, I talk with Jess Beagan about going at your own pace and: • The benefits of making a career change and weaving more flexibility into your schedule • Asking for help especially when you’re supporting others in some capacity • The transition to working from home for an HSP • Prepping for time off without getting overwhelmed Jess is a former Recreation Therapist turned Virtual Assistant and Social Media Ma...
Do you hide your sensitivity and push yourself beyond your limits? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Huong Diep about breaking old patterns of masking and: • The process of unmasking and making room for your sensitivity • Navigating the push-pull of simultaneously craving rest and stimulation as a High Sensation Seeker (HSS) • The challenges of being a BIPOC HSP growing up in an immigrant family Huong is a board-certified psychologist and HSP/HSS who specializes in hel...
Do you have mysterious fatigue or physical symptoms? In this episode, I talk with Audrey Burke, LMBT, SEP about the somatic impact of stress and trauma as well as: • Connections between early life trauma, emotional dysregulation, and high sensitivity • The different types of trauma present from birth through adulthood • The long-term impact of adverse babyhood and childhood experiences • How to increase resilience and begin healing through safe relationships &n...
Are you holding up everyone else at your own expense? In this episode, I talk with Noni Vaughn-Pollard, NDTR, MHC-LP about unlearning perfectionism and: • Finding those safe spaces to receive support • The unique challenges of sensitive black girls • Giving yourself permission to be soft and sensitive when you need to • The impact of superwoman syndrome • Navigating internal and external messages that block your intuition and true calling Noni is a ment...
Do you struggle with big emotions? In this episode, I talk with Tori Deal about what to keep in your emotional regulation toolkit and: • Building emotional resilience through poetry, meditation, and movement • The importance of creating safe spaces for yourself when facing challenges • Three types of meditation and their benefits • Balancing your needs to be creative and introspective while being in the spotlight On the surface, you’ll see Tori competing in wi...
Does sex feel uncomfortable or overstimulating? In this episode, I talk with Caitlin Weber, LMFT, CST about the barriers to enjoyable sex as a highly sensitive person and: • How to carve out the time and mental space for sex as an HSP • Managing the physical discomfort, boredom, and emotional overwhelm that may happen during sex • What to do when you have a low sex drive • How to break free from linear models of sex Caitlin Weber is a Licensed Marriage & Family ...
Are you getting enough time for what you love? In this episode, I talk with Brian Zirngible, LMFT about balancing your career and creative passions as an HSP and: • Regulating overwhelm and burnout with music, breathwork, and movement • Finding time for what nourishes you through boundaries and communication • How improv can support HSPs in being more flexible and resilient Brian is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a solo private practice in St. Paul,...
Are you overwhelmed by clutter? In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy about the impacts of tidying up and: • How clutter and tidying up impacts our emotional, mental, and physical health • The importance of digital boundaries and creating a sanctuary in your home • Letting go of what doesn’t bring you joy and finding gratitude for your belongings • Intentionally going through the six stages of the KonMari method of tidying up Rebecca guides sensitive souls ...
Are you struggling with infertility? In this episode, I talk with Liz Gray, LCSW, RPT about her IVF journey through an HSP lens and: • The physical, emotional, and mental impact of infertility treatment • Why you should ask questions and trust your instincts when interviewing providers • Transitioning into parenthood and navigating postpartum as a highly sensitive person Liz is a Highly Sensitive Person, certified EMDR therapist and clinical supervisor, wife, human ...
Have you been misunderstood and put into a box? In this episode, I talk with Lana Holmes, Psy.D., LCP about the complexities of being highly sensitive and black as well as: • Honoring your thresholds even if others misinterpret resting as laziness • Embracing all parts of who you are and loving your sensitivity • Untangling stereotypes to recognize other people for who they truly are • How to uplift and include all members of our HSP community Dr. Lana is a Li...
Are you constantly putting your needs last? In this episode, I talk with Dorothy Meyer about finding the courage to care for yourself and: • Breaking free from perfectionism with small snippets of self-care • Resetting from burnout by leaning on your support system and resources • Closing the gap between your passions and your career to find more meaningful work • Carving out time for your favorite forms of self-care like reading Dorothy is a bookseller and s...
Are you burning out trying to make change and fight injustice? In this episode, I talk with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun about sustainable social advocacy and: • The six roles of social justice work • Why the extroverted activist ideal isn’t accurate or sustainable • Pacing yourself and taking time for rest to make more impact in your volunteer or nonprofit work • Benefits of having diverse personalities and interdependent communities Dorcas is a writer, editor, c...