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Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People w/ Kristen Humiston | Courageous Healing Therapy

Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People w/ Kristen Humiston | Courageous Healing Therapy

Update: 2025-09-15
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In this episode, Kristen Humiston of Courageous Healing Therapy explains what it means to be an highly sensitive person (HSP) and how to move from overstimulated and overwhelmed to grounded and empowered. This conversation is a reminder that you (or your kids) sensitivity is something to embrace, not fix.


 


In this episode, we discuss:



  • Common traits of an HSP

  • The importance of setting boundaries

  • Raising highly sensitive kids

  • People pleasing & holding other's emotions

  • Tips for those who struggle with overstimulation and transitions between activities


 


This episode is part of a 4-part series with Kristen Humiston, owner of Courageous Healing Therapy based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!



  • Part 1: Little Shifts, Big Impact: Mental Health for Moms

  • Part 2: How to Break Generational Patterns & Build Self-Compassion in Parenting

  • Part 3: Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People

  • Part 4: Beyond Talk Therapy: Healing with Brainspotting and EMDR


 


Resources mentioned in this episode:


HSP Self-Tests


 


Connect with Kristen:


🔗 Kristen's Motherhood Alliance profile


🔗 Website


🔗 Facebook


🔗 Instagram


 


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Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People w/ Kristen Humiston | Courageous Healing Therapy

Overstimulated & Overwhelmed: Highly Sensitive People w/ Kristen Humiston | Courageous Healing Therapy

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