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Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People (HSP): Inner Work and Strategies for Coping with Stress, Overwhelm, and Negative Emotions

Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People (HSP): Inner Work and Strategies for Coping with Stress, Overwhelm, and Negative Emotions
Author: Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom
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As a highly sensitive person, are you looking for a more effective way to cope with stress and negative emotions?
This show helps highly sensitive people avoid overwhelm, eliminate stress, and find true inner freedom.
Listen to discover:
• Specific stress management strategies to avoid overwhelm as an HSP
• Real stories and insights to inspire your own inner freedom
• Powerful ways to understand and embrace your sensitivity
Todd Smith, your host and founder of True Inner Freedom, has been helping people reduce stress through The Work of Byron Katie since 2007—a powerful practice for questioning the thoughts that cause suffering.
Each week, you’ll hear three episodes designed to support your inner freedom as an HSP:
• Breakthrough Mondays feature success stories and insights to inspire your growth.
• Self-Compassion Wednesdays explore the unique traits of high sensitivity and offer deeper self-understanding.
• Strategy Fridays focus on practical tools and stress management strategies to help you stay balanced and grounded.
If you’re ready to transform your inner experience, start by listening to Episode 189, “The 3 Pillars of Stress Management for HSPs: A Path to Emotional Balance.”
This show helps highly sensitive people avoid overwhelm, eliminate stress, and find true inner freedom.
Listen to discover:
• Specific stress management strategies to avoid overwhelm as an HSP
• Real stories and insights to inspire your own inner freedom
• Powerful ways to understand and embrace your sensitivity
Todd Smith, your host and founder of True Inner Freedom, has been helping people reduce stress through The Work of Byron Katie since 2007—a powerful practice for questioning the thoughts that cause suffering.
Each week, you’ll hear three episodes designed to support your inner freedom as an HSP:
• Breakthrough Mondays feature success stories and insights to inspire your growth.
• Self-Compassion Wednesdays explore the unique traits of high sensitivity and offer deeper self-understanding.
• Strategy Fridays focus on practical tools and stress management strategies to help you stay balanced and grounded.
If you’re ready to transform your inner experience, start by listening to Episode 189, “The 3 Pillars of Stress Management for HSPs: A Path to Emotional Balance.”
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Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Are you tired of feeling like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when it comes to your boundaries? Why is it that your boundaries vanish the moment someone is kind—or worse, when conflict looms? If you're a highly sensitive person who’s stuck in the exhausting cycle of over-giving and losing yourself in relationships, this episode holds the missing key. You’re not broken—your boundaries are just confused. In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith dives deep into the hidden “Jekyll and Hyde” boundary pattern that quietly sabotages HSPs in love, work, and life. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, lose your voice in relationships, or fear that saying "no" makes you unlovable, this conversation will strike a chord—and show you a new path. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: The real reason your boundaries collapse when others are “nice” How inconsistent boundaries erode self-respect and confuse relationships A powerful reframe to help you build boundaries rooted in clarity—not conflict Tap play to discover how clear, consistent boundaries are the key to the deep connection and inner peace you crave 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.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Are you hiding how you really feel just to avoid rocking the boat? Highly sensitive people (HSPs) often feel like they must choose between inner peace and speaking their truth. But what if the real stress comes not from conflict itself—but from holding it all in? In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, you’ll discover why your nervous system is wired to avoid conflict, the hidden toll that silence takes on your relationships and self-esteem, and how finding the courage to be honest—even in small ways—can lead to deep relief and freedom. Listen now to learn: Why avoiding conflict might be costing you more than you think The surprising emotional freedom that comes from saying what you feel A simple, honest practice to start building your courage muscle today Press play and take your first step toward greater emotional freedom and authentic connection—starting with your own truth. 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/ Are You Too Exhausted to Rest—Even When You Try? When you're emotionally drained but can't seem to relax, rest alone may not be the answer. Discover why traditional rest strategies often fail highly sensitive people and what you can do instead. If you're an HSP who's ever gone to bed early only to lie awake, or taken a weekend off and felt just as depleted, you're not alone. This episode dives into the emotional roots that block true rest and what you can do when your mind simply won’t let go—even when your body is begging for a break. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why emotional attachment keeps you in a cycle of exhaustion—even when you carve out time to rest. How to identify and release the thoughts that keep your nervous system stuck in overdrive. A proven inquiry technique that helps you dissolve emotional stress and reclaim your energy. Press play to unlock the deeper rest your body and mind are craving—without having to escape your life to get it. 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/ Are you tired of feeling like you're never enough compared to the people around you? If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), chances are you've been stuck in the comparison trap — constantly measuring your worth by how much you can "handle" compared to others. This episode dives into the emotional cost of those comparisons and how they're silently eroding your confidence. Discover how to break free from the invisible standards that don't reflect your reality, and why your sensitivity is not a flaw, but a strength. Learn why comparing yourself to "stronger" people leaves you feeling weak — and how to shift that narrative. Understand how your unique processing style is actually a sign of depth and intelligence, not a deficiency. Gain clarity on how to reclaim self-worth in relationships where you're misunderstood or judged. Stop measuring your value by someone else's capacity — listen now and start honoring your sensitivity as your superpower. 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.
What if your stage fright isn’t about the crowd—but about trying to be someone you’re not? If you're a highly sensitive person who dreads presentations, public speaking, or even casual sharing, this episode could change everything. Discover how one woman uncovered the real thought behind her stage fright—and how that insight helped her find peace, not pressure. You’ll learn: How to identify the hidden thoughts fueling your fear of being seen or judged Why brainstorming your stressful thoughts can lead to surprising breakthroughs A powerful process to transform performance anxiety into authentic self-expression Listen now to discover how questioning just one thought can dissolve the stress that's been holding you back. 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 holding back because you think you need to be inspiring? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever frozen up before a presentation, hesitated to share your story, or avoided the spotlight altogether—this episode is for you. Discover why so many Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) struggle with “stage fright” and how to uncover the deeper thoughts fueling it. In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd shares a powerful breakthrough from a client who faced intense pressure to be inspiring during a simple video testimonial. You’ll learn how uncovering just one core belief completely shifted her experience—and how you can do the same in your life. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A simple method to identify the real thoughts behind your performance anxiety. The surprising thought that caused one woman to freeze—and how questioning it set her free. A step-by-step process to reduce stress and show up authentically in any situation. Listen now and discover the key to transforming your stage fright into calm, grounded presence—no matter the spotlight. 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.
Have you ever wondered if you care too much—and secretly judged yourself for it? If you're a highly sensitive person, you've probably wrestled with the fear that your deep empathy might be a flaw. In a world that often misunderstands sensitivity, it's easy to internalize doubt about the very qualities that make you who you are. This episode speaks directly to that quiet self-criticism and offers a path back to self-trust. Understand why the fear of caring "too much" is so common among HSPs—and how it erodes your self-confidence. Learn to recognize the difference between true overgiving and natural, heartfelt compassion. Discover how to reconnect with your inner wisdom so you can stop doubting your instincts and start trusting your heart again. Listen now to learn how to become a fairer, more compassionate critic of your caring nature—so you can feel confident being exactly who you are. 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.
Is Guilt Hijacking Your Self-Care as a Highly Sensitive Person? Ever feel like you're sabotaging your own stress relief because of a subtle sense of guilt? You're not alone — and it's costing you more than peace of mind. For highly sensitive people, guilt can quietly undermine meditation, movement, and other nourishing practices — all in the name of pleasing others or avoiding discomfort. This episode unpacks the hidden guilt loops that keep you from getting what you truly need and shows you how to gently reclaim your right to restore yourself. Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode: How to identify when guilt is quietly eroding your stress relief routines The emotional and practical consequences of doing nothing — and why it matters A simple shift in perspective that can help you stop people-pleasing and start deeply nourishing yourself again Listen now to reclaim your space for true restoration — without guilt. 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 ever feel guilty for needing time alone—even when your body is clearly asking for it? As a highly sensitive person, your internal "processor" is working overtime. Without enough space to recharge, it's easy to hit the wall of overwhelm. But carving out personal space doesn't have to mean conflict, guilt, or isolation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why personal space isn’t a luxury for HSPs—it’s a necessity for emotional balance. Five practical, low-stress ways to reclaim your space without alienating others. How to navigate guilt and internal resistance when stepping back to care for yourself. Press play now to discover how to take care of you—without apology. 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 absorbing other people’s stress and losing your balance in the process? If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), being around others who are anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive can feel like walking through a storm with no shelter. This episode will help you understand why that happens—and what you can do to stay grounded and compassionate without getting swept away. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why HSPs are more vulnerable to emotional overwhelm around stressed people—and why that also makes them uniquely equipped to help. How to create healthy emotional boundaries without disconnecting from others. The one question that can instantly shift your stress response and restore your inner calm. Listen now to discover 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.
Are you chasing perfection… or simply doing your best? If you're a highly sensitive person, the pressure to get everything “just right” can feel overwhelming — but what if your perfectionism isn’t a flaw, but a message? Perfectionism can feel like part of your personality — but it may be the root of your burnout. This episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People dives deep into how perfectionism sneaks in under the radar for HSPs, how to recognize when it’s hijacking your peace, and the simple but powerful mindset shift that can restore calm and clarity. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize the quiet signs that perfectionism is running your life. The key difference between healthy high standards and perfectionism — and why it matters. A practical mindset shift that helps you reclaim energy, focus, and peace as an HSP. Press play now to learn how to embrace your strengths without being driven by fear. 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 giving so much to your partner that you’re losing yourself—or have you gone too far the other way? Many Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) struggle to find the sweet spot between honoring their own needs and showing up fully in their relationships. If you're feeling emotionally stretched, disconnected, or unsure where to draw the line, this episode offers a perspective shift you need right now. In this heartfelt Strategy Friday episode, you'll discover: Why it's so easy for HSPs to swing from self-neglect to overindulgent self-care in relationships How to recognize the signs that you're out of balance—and what your emotions are trying to tell you What true compromise looks and feels like when both partners’ needs are valued and met Press play to learn how to care for yourself and your relationship without burning out or disappearing. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.
If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may have internalized the belief that your sensitivity is a flaw — especially in a world that praises toughness, speed, and emotional detachment. This episode dives deep into how those beliefs are formed, how they silently drive your stress and self-doubt, and most importantly, how to break free from them. Discover how to: Reframe your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a legitimate strength Identify the damaging comparisons that erode your self-worth — and replace them with fairer, more empowering perspectives Understand the real-life strengths HSPs bring to relationships, work, and emotional resilience Press play to reclaim your confidence and discover a more balanced way to see your sensitivity — one that affirms your worth and power. 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.
Highly sensitive people crave meaningful, soul-nourishing relationships—but what happens when that connection starts costing your peace? In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith explores the powerful draw HSPs have toward deep, emotional relationships and the hidden toll that can come with them. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or even lost yourself while bonding deeply with someone, this conversation will help you reconnect with what matters most—yourself. Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in: Discover why HSPs are naturally built for emotional depth and authentic relationships. Understand the warning signs of going too far and losing balance in the name of connection. Learn practical strategies to create soulful connections without sacrificing your inner stability. Listen now to reclaim your peace while keeping your heart open. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.
Ever felt like a small critique cuts deep—and you just can't shake it? You're not alone, especially if you're a highly sensitive person (HSP). Criticism can feel overwhelming for HSPs—not because we're weak, but because we process emotions deeply and care about doing things well. This episode reveals why criticism stings so much and how to shift your relationship with it, so it no longer hijacks your peace of mind. Learn why criticism feels more painful for highly sensitive people and how to reframe that understanding with compassion. Discover a powerful step-by-step process, based on The Work of Byron Katie, to handle criticism without getting triggered. Hear real-life strategies and mindset shifts that help turn judgment into valuable insight—and reclaim your emotional resilience. Listen now to discover how to turn criticism from a source of pain into a path to greater confidence, clarity, and calm. 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 secretly judging yourself for needing alone time? Discover why your need for solitude as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) isn’t a flaw—but your greatest asset. In a world that glorifies constant hustle and social engagement, HSPs often feel out of step for needing downtime. This episode reframes alone time not as a weakness, but as a powerful tool to reclaim your energy, focus, and emotional balance. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: • A compassionate shift in how you view your need for alone time • The hidden costs of ignoring your downtime needs—and how they lead to burnout • A practical guide for integrating solitude with meaningful engagement without guilt Press play now to learn how alone time can become the foundation for your clarity, creativity, and calm. 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 Your Stress Management Routines Helping—or Holding You Back? Feeling boxed in by your own self-care habits? Discover how even well-meaning stress management rules can become sources of stress for highly sensitive people—and what to do when that happens. For many highly sensitive people (HSPs), routines provide a sense of safety and balance—but what happens when those helpful rules become too rigid? In this episode, Todd Smith explores the surprising signs that your stress management guidelines may be outdated, and how listening to your body and emotions can lead to deeper freedom and more effective self-care. Here's what you'll gain from tuning in: A simple way to tell when a “healthy habit” is actually stressing you out How to experiment with your routines without losing structure Why true freedom comes from blending boundaries with flexibility Tap play to learn how to reshape your stress management rules for more ease, balance, and inner freedom. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.
What if burnout isn’t caused by overwork—but by something much deeper within? As a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may have tried resting, unplugging, even meditating—yet the exhaustion lingers. This episode dives beneath the surface to explore the hidden cause of burnout that no amount of vacation or exercise can touch, and why conventional fixes often fail HSPs. You'll discover: The surprising truth about what actually drains your energy as a highly sensitive person How misalignment between your values and daily actions silently fuels burnout A powerful, restorative approach to inner work that reconnects you to your natural energy and peace Listen now to learn how to realign with your true self and finally recover from burnout at its source. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.
Why Are Highly Sensitive People Actually More Resilient Than Others? Have you ever felt like your sensitivity was a weakness—especially when it comes to stress? What if it’s actually your greatest asset? In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith reframes what it means to be resilient as a highly sensitive person (HSP). If you've ever struggled with feeling overwhelmed by stress or wished you had a thicker skin, this episode offers a liberating perspective: your sensitivity might be the very thing that makes lasting resilience possible. You'll gain insight into: Why having less of a “buffer” as an HSP leads to deeper self-awareness and earlier stress detection How sensitivity can actually prevent long-term emotional buildup and burnout What it means to turn emotional sensitivity into a pathway toward true inner freedom and resilience Tap play now to learn why your sensitivity might just be your secret superpower in managing stress. 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 find yourself constantly saying “yes” to others—only to feel emotionally drained and overwhelmed afterward? As a highly sensitive person, your deep empathy can become a double-edged sword—especially when it keeps you from saying "no" and prioritizing your own well-being. This episode dives into the hidden emotional cost of people-pleasing and the approval trap, showing you how this silent habit fuels inner turmoil and burnout. Learn why your inability to say no is directly linked to emotional overwhelm and burnout. Discover the two hidden beliefs that keep you trapped in approval-seeking behavior. Explore a grounded process for doing the inner work that frees you to speak up and honor your needs without guilt. Press play now to unlock the clarity and confidence you need to say no without fear—and finally start living from your truth. 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.