Sensitive Stories

Epizodes

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  83: Letting Yourself Feel 22.09.2026 36min

  Did you learn to numb your feelings? In this episode, I talk with Emily Macleod about reconnecting with your body through somatics and: Slowing down to notice what your body is telling youLetting go of self-judgment and embracing your imaginationAccepting your big emotionsEmily is a Somatics Coach for highly sensitive people. She shows highly sensitive people how to safely come back to their body so they can lessen the overwhelm and find confidence and joy. Keep in touch with Emily: Web...
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  82: Finding Your Way Back to Wholeness 08.09.2026 29min

  Have you felt disconnected from your emotions? In this episode, I talk with Marie O’Neill about coming back to yourself and: Reconnecting to all parts of your being after periods of chronic stress or self-doubtCaring for your nervous system to support self-explorationFinding meaning through connections with nature, community, or spiritualityMarie is a holistic psychotherapist and spiritual coach specialising in working with HSPs. She offers programmes, services and community for highly sensit...
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  REPLAY: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sacrifice 25.08.2026 44min

  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 HSPLearning to take care of yourself when you grew up in an environment or culture that didn’t have room for your sensitivityWhy simple acts of mindfulness are deeply healing and can change the way you parentAngelique Foye-Fletcher (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist a...
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  REPLAY: Embracing Your Sensitive Awareness 18.08.2026 52min

  Have you felt embarrassed by your sensitivity? In this episode, I talk with William Allen about the journey of learning to understand and embrace being an HSP as well as: Moving from living inauthentically to accepting your sensitivityThe challenges faced by HSP men such as lack of community and models of sensitive masculinityPracticing portable self-care such as meditation, breathing, and connection with nature to recover from overwhelm more quicklyFinding more resilience as an HSP with the ...
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  REPLAY: Embracing Your Sensitivity + Socializing On Your Own Terms 11.08.2026 45min

  Have you gotten stuck in the belief that HSPs are fragile? In this episode, I talk with Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT about celebrating your sensitivity and: Teaching people how to treat you and communicating that your needs are differentSetting firm, but kind boundaries and how to manage pushbackFinding fulfilling ways to socialize without the overwhelm or social pressure to show up like everyone elseRewriting the messages that say HSPs are weird, too sensitive, shy, or weakIt’s possibl...
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  REPLAY: Tidying Up + Letting Go of Overwhelm 04.08.2026 57min

  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 healthThe importance of digital boundaries and creating a sanctuary in your homeLetting go of what doesn’t bring you joy and finding gratitude for your belongingsIntentionally going through the six stages of the KonMari method of tidying upRebecca guides sensitive souls on transformational journeys by declutt...
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  81: Getting Unstuck From Anxiety and Depression 28.07.2026 53min

  Are you on an emotional rollercoaster? In this episode, I talk with Esther Kane, MSW, RCC, about the real reason you struggle with anxiety or depression and: Impacts of being labeled as moody, serious, or quiet when you were youngerDiscovering the connection between anxiety, depression, and your sensitive nervous systemHow to leverage your capacity to feel deep joy to break out of the emotional rollercoaster you’ve been onEsther is a psychotherapist with nearly 30 years of experience who spec...
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  80: Embracing Creativity and Curiosity 14.07.2026 43min

  Do you feel disconnected from your creative side? In this episode, I talk with Jill McDougall about embracing the messiness of play and: Pulling the threads of curiosity and learning to trust your intuitive giftsThe impact of growing up feeling sensory-sensitive and wanting harmonious environmentsFinding confidence and breaking free of limiting beliefs as an adultJill is a mixed media/collage artist living in Washington state. Fascinated by what lies beneath the surface, she notices the...
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  79: Breaking the Mold of ADHD 30.06.2026 44min

  Are you quietly restless or get lost in the clouds? In this episode, I talk with Nikolai Blinow, LMHC about the subtle signs of ADHD in highly sensitive people and: Why HSPs and women are often misdiagnosedThe three types of ADHD and how they presentHow to embrace neurodiversity as a strength and lean into radical acceptanceNikolai is a highly-sensitive person with ADHD who helps fellow HSP and ADHD women in leadership roles who are done with operating in survival mode. Her work b...
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  78: Getting to the Roots of People Pleasing 16.06.2026 43min

  Do you lose yourself caring for others? In this episode, I talk with Kirsten Davidson, RP about being mindful about self-abandonment and: Understanding the distinction between caretaking from a place of empathy and people pleasing from a place of fear of abandonmentConnecting with all the parts of yourself to heal and guide you in times of insecurityHow to decipher the roots of your anxious experiencesKirsten is a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Mind The Gaps Psychotherapy, wher...
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  77: Permission to Feel 02.06.2026 46min

  Are you hiding from your emotions? In this episode, I talk with Federica Torri about giving yourself permission to feel and: Embracing your sensitivity and understanding the deeper role of the traitWhy it’s important to freely express yourself and how to find your way back to your inner worldHow to let go of the “shoulds” and be more of your authentic selfFederica is a high sensation seeking HSP who has struggled her whole life with the feeling of not belonging, and always feeling "too much"....
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  76: Sensitivity in Schools 19.05.2026 40min

  Was school overwhelming for you? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kaaryn Cater about the impact of the classroom environment on a highly sensitive student and: • How teachers and parents can support highly sensitive students to thrive and feel less overwhelmed • What highly sensitive teachers can do to manage the sensory overwhelm and exhaustion from working in schools • What strengths highly sensitive students can embody when offered the right supports such as mindfulness, access to n...
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  75: Weaving Your Quilt of Connection 05.05.2026 40min

  Have you been feeling more lonely lately? In this episode, I talk with Stacey Lindsay about finding the beauty of nurturing heartfelt connections at any age and: • The small decisions you can make to center yourself more fully in your own life • Following your own timeline for relationships, work, and personal growth • Why it’s important to be open to the beauty and joy around you Stacey is a multimedia journalist, writer, and editor who focuses on civics and culture...
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  74: Amplify Your Needs with Psychedelic Medicine 28.04.2026 43min

  Do you feel stuck on your healing journey? In this episode, I talk with Liz Zhou, LPC about the benefits of psychedelic medicine for highly sensitive people and: • The three steps to safely and meaningfully experience psychedelics in a therapeutic context • How to find a provider, which medicine to choose, and the importance of advocating for your sensory and emotional needs along the way • What you can learn about yourself throughout the experience Liz is a h...
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  73: Finding Congruence Within Yourself 14.04.2026 37min

  Do you abandon your own needs? In this episode, I talk with Nick Edgar about living authentically as a highly sensitive person and: • Taking a personal leadership role to understand your needs and treat yourself with compassion • Rediscovering your true nature after being a late bloomer • Showing up for yourself without sacrificing connection Nick is a self-leadership and emotional agility coach, helping gifted, sensitive men break free from fear, over-giving and s...
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  72: Easing into Anger 31.03.2026 49min

  Do you push your anger away to make others comfortable? In this episode, I talk with Maya Benattar, LCAT about the importance of feeling angry and: • Pushing against the notion that HSPs should be sweet and keep their emotions hidden • How to feel your anger safely so it doesn’t become overwhelming • Making space for anger through music, art, movement, or with your own voice Maya is a licensed music psychotherapist in private practice in NYC & online across NY, h...
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  71: Agony and Rebirth of Perimenopause 17.03.2026 59min

  Have you noticed energy, mood, or sleep changes as you get older? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Karen Lamb about the effects of midlife hormonal shifts and: • How perimenopause can impact highly sensitive people • Symptoms to look out for as your hormone levels change • Why this time of life can be an opportunity for rebirth where you shed your people pleasing and self-sacrificing habits • Lifestyle changes and remedies to make yourself more comfortable during mi...
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  70: Making Space for Messy Emotions 03.03.2026 42min

  Do you hide your emotions away to make others comfortable? In this episode, I talk with Brianna Pastor about the joy and the messiness of being a deeply feeling person and: • learning to allow your emotions to take up space • the costs of always having to be strong and resilient as an HSP or empath • releasing your emotions to protect your physical and mental health Brianna is a queer writer, empath, advocate, and author of the poetry collections Good Grief and...
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  69: Making Room for Sensitivity 17.02.2026 39min

  Did you struggle to fit in as a sensitive kid or are parenting an HSP child? In this episode, I talk with Sarita Fichtner about embracing your sensitivity and building resilience in children through connection as well as: • Learning to live on your own terms and listen to your instincts • Modeling acceptance and building resilience for your sensitive child • The kinds of social pressures highly sensitive children face • How parents can foster self-love and acceptance...
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  68: Navigating Chronic Illness with Compassion 03.02.2026 48min

  Do you live with a chronic illness? In this episode, I talk with Nadine Pinede about softening into compassion and: • Adjusting to a diagnosis of chronic illness as a highly sensitive person • Listening to the body’s signals with curiosity instead of frustration • Learning to pace yourself and find community to live more sustainably • Finding the wisdom and resilience in health challenges Nadine Pinede is the daughter of Haitian exiles, an award-winning autho...