59: Pros + Perils of Parasocial Connections
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.
58: Finding Your Authentic Self
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 therapeutic touch.
57: Nourishing Your Way Out of Burnout
Do you constantly feel exhausted? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Karen Lamb about the connection between sensitivity and burnout.
56: Living at Your Own Pace
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 weaving more flexibility into your schedule.
55: Liabilities of Being Highly Sensitive
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 making room for your sensitivity.
54: Healing in Safe Relationships
Do you have mysterious fatigue or physical symptoms? In this episode, I talk with Audrey Burke, LMBT, SEP about the somatic impact of trauma and healing through supportive relationships.
53: Unlearning Perfectionism + Embracing Softness
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.
52: Feeling Deeply + Living Out Loud
Do you struggle with big emotions? In this episode, I talk with Tori Deal about what to keep in your emotional regulation toolkit.
51: Enjoying Sex Worth Having
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.
50: Balancing Work and Creative Passions
Are you getting enough time for what you love? In this episode, I talk with Brian Zirngible, LMFTabout balancing your career and creative passions as an HSP.
49: Tidying Up + Letting Go of Overwhelm
Are you overwhelmed by clutter? In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy about how clutter and tidying up impacts our emotional, mental, and physical health.
48: An HSP’s Infertility Journey
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.
47: Honoring Your Thresholds as a Black HSP
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 and honoring your thresholds.
46: Healing Burnout Through Books
Are you constantly putting your needs last? In this episode, I talk with Dorothy Meyer about finding the courage to care for yourself and resetting from burnout.
45: Social Justice for Sensitives
Are you burning out trying to make change and fight injustice? In this episode, I talk with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun about sustainable advocacy and the six roles of social justice work.
44: Grieving Through the Seasons
Are you carving out space to grieve? In this episode, I talk with Nichola Day about grieving through the seasons and intentionally practicing rituals and finding community to honor grief throughout the year.
43: Self-Care as Sensitive Leadership
Do you constantly push your needs or ideas aside? In this episode, I talk with Tara Jackson about caring for yourself as a form of sensitive leadership and how prioritizing self-care and your own sensitive rhythm is helpful for everyone.
42: Cutting Family Ties as an HSP
Do you have a difficult relationship with a parent? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about cutting family ties and the most common reasons most people make this difficult decision.
41: Symbolism of Self-Care
Do you struggle to care for yourself when overwhelmed? In this episode, I talk with Arianna Smith, LPC about allowing card pulls to guide your self-care practice and the importance of introspective practices as an HSP.
40: Using Food to Cope with Sensitivity
Have you used food to cope with your sensitivity? In this episode, I talk with Josie Munroe, LMFT about the connection between sensitivity and eating disorders and what factors predispose HSPs to developing an eating disorder.