Emotional Badass

Hello Tribe! Today we break down what it means to check in with ourselves & grow mindful muscles to take the very best care of deep, expansive selves. A little intuition vs. anxiety, internal vs. external, and oldie-but-goodie borrowed from Alcoholics Anonymous sayings, HALT: exploring Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, as a check in strategy. Sometimes it's the simple things that go over our heads or...

I've had negotiation on my mind, Ya'll. Negotiation. It's as inescapable as grief and we get just as much education in how to do it. Zilch! Nada! Nothing! Sensitives and Survivors can really struggle in the face of the vibes that come from hard-ball negotiation tactics. I hope this week's episode helps shine light on the areas we can own and grow to become better negotiators in life. Light and lov...

Are you aware of the power your imagination holds? Highly sensitive people often use their imagination to anticipate the worst, but what if it could be used to foster positivity and emotional resilience? Nikki Eisenhauer delves into this concept, drawing wisdom from the yoga sutras. She explains how shifting from negative to positive thinking can enhance mental health and well-being. This episode...

On top of the general tensions & chaos of 2020, I'm seeing lots of heartache & change for highly sensitive people. Energies are a-churnin' Ya'll!!!! As we face big changes & big unknowns as a tribe and individually we will be challenged to let go and move on in many ways. I share a story about my old supervisor, Gus, a Spiritual Father, who lovingly helped me when I was a super green therapist & h...

To consider compatibility I had to first understand and accept more about my personality and temperament--not what I thought my temperament and personality were supposed to be, but how I was made, how I am, what's changeable within myself and what isn't. I hope this week's episode opens the conversation of compatibility and workability in partnership to help us strengthen our existing relationship...

Those of us in the Highly Sensitive Tribe can be so so hard on ourselves. I've learned over the years that HSPs and survivors tend to double down on personal pressure to 'just figure it out' when figuring it out might not be on the table in any given moment. This week's episode is about THAT--I share what I've learned to do when I just don't know what to do. Are you an HSP struggling with managing...

Let's talk about burnout compassion fatigue, compartmentalization and denial for our mental health. Therapists are taught about burnout before we see our 1st patient. lots of you know about burnout. I like the physical definitions of burnout to explain how it feels emotionally. "The failure of an electrical device or component through overheating. physical and mental collapse." If you are interest...

Exploring the Book Toxic Parents by Susan Forward Overcoming their hurtful legacy and reclaiming your life, levels of dysfunction, healing and boundaries. Are you an HSP struggling with toxic family dynamics and seeking healing? Discover how Susan Forward’s book "Toxic Parents" provides essential strategies for highly sensitive people to overcome dysfunction and reclaim their lives. Learn why HSPs...

What can be done to combat the alarming Black maternal health crisis? We sit down with Tracy Collins, founder of the National Black Doulas Association, to uncover the problems with healthcare and its impact on Black maternal mortality. Tracy shares her journey from midwifery to creating an organization dedicated to supporting Black birthing families. We discuss the critical differences between doc...

In this episode we read The Book Of Possibility https://www.amazon.com/Book-Possibility-Courtney-Cox-Smith/dp/0578625180 Understanding the primal ways we are programmed to look for problems helps us understand our task to mindfully shift to possibility in the modern world. Honored to read ya'll a book! Find Courtney Cox Smith's The Book of Possibility, now available on Amazon. Curious about how mi...

Sharing some of my own road through poverty, struggle, and humbling myself in the name of survival. I hope it helps anyone who is out there facing economic uncertainty, fear, and (hopefully not) desperation. I name the societal shame trap of facing 'taking a job that's beneath me,' and that financial hardship is a major player in suicidal ideation and a continuation of anxiety/depression and PTSD...

There’s so much for us to learn by observing our relationship to irritability, anxiety, and making mistakes as we evolve, break cycles, and grow emotional intelligence for introverts and extroverts. I hope there’s something in this episode to help us own what needs owning and help us let go of what doesn’t serve us. Might want to pull out a journal for this one! Do you often feel overwhelmed by gu...

If you wait for courage before you act, then this episode is for you! I share how I found courage through the experience of skydiving--I hope it helps you understand your own relationship with bravery and challenge. Light and love! Ever faced a fear so big it paralyzed you? Discover how skydiving taught a highly sensitive person (HSP) to overcome fear and find true courage. Through this exhilarati...

Slowing down is essential in healing and easier said than done. This longer meditation supports rewiring and retraining the nervous system with mindfulness, intention, and grounded calm to slow down to integrate mind and body. Strongly recommended for anyone experiencing, FNET Fear of Not Enough Time and healing performance based esteem or perfectionism. What if you could transform your mental hea...

Chris encouraged me to post this publicly instead of exclusively on our show's Patreon. He said it's important. Some of my more personal stories feel more contained there than on the iTunes feed. Big breath. He's right. I hope there's something useful to you in the complexity of the story. It's about love, respect, personal choice, spiritual connection, letting go while in fear & unknown, and call...

Are you tired of your dysfunctional family hijacking your milestone events with chaos and negativity? This episode is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) struggling with boundary-setting and dealing with energy vampires. Discover essential mental health strategies to set strong boundaries, protect your peace, and ensure your big day remains drama-free. We discuss how HSPs can navigate family dysfun...

Are you an HSP struggling with emotional neglect and looking for effective healing strategies? Reparenting your inner child can be the key to transforming your mental health. This episode provides insights and techniques for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) to address past trauma and emotional neglect through inner child work and reparenting. Learn how to recognize and overcome the anxiety triggered...

Do you know the crucial difference between love and trust in your relationships? Highly sensitive people (HSPs) often confuse these emotions, leading to blurred boundaries and emotional entanglement. This episode dives into the dynamics of love, trust, trauma bonding, and addiction, offering valuable insights for HSPs on setting healthy boundaries. Learn how to disentangle from enmeshment, overcom...

How can we heal insecurity rooted in childhood trauma? Discover the secret to internal healing and self-love in this insightful episode. We discuss how Highly Sensitive People often struggle with insecurity due to childhood trauma and insecure attachments. Understand why true security comes from within and how to cultivate it through dedicated self-care practices and mindfulness. Learn practical s...

Why do HSPs feel the sting of betrayal so intensely? Highly Sensitive People often struggle with hypervigilance and self-blame after experiencing betrayal, which can severely impact their mental health. This episode provides insights into why betrayal hurts more for HSPs and offers strategies for managing hypervigilance and improving emotional resilience. Learn how to stop over-responsibility and...

Are you struggling to manage your emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? In this episode, we discuss essential tips for managing emotions and maintaining mental health during a crisis. Drawing on personal experiences from Hurricane Katrina, we share strategies for HSPs to build emotional resilience and navigate the challenges of social distancing. Learn how to es...

Are you an HSP struggling with bullying and emotional trauma? This episode provides powerful meditation designed to enhance emotional safety and build resilience. We discuss how highly sensitive people can use visualization techniques to create a protective armor against negativity and bullying. By focusing on mindful breathing and relaxation, HSPs can find a sense of calm and strength, allowing t...

Are you struggling with bullying and emotional trauma? This episode provides a powerful guided meditation designed to enhance emotional safety and build resilience. We discuss how highly sensitive people can use visualization techniques to create a protective armor against negativity and bullying. By focusing on mindful breathing and relaxation, HSPs can find a sense of calm and strength, allowing...

How can understanding the role of shame in pornography addiction transform your recovery journey? In this episode, Tony Overbay, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and host of "The Virtual Couch," shares his expert insights on overcoming porn addiction through a shame-free approach. We discuss the importance of harm reduction, emotional resilience, and healthy intimacy in relationships. Overba...

Why do highly sensitive people (HSPs) recognize the elephant in the living room first? In families marked by dysfunction, unspoken issues, and denial, HSPs are often the first to see and feel the impact of hidden problems. This episode offers essential insights for HSPs dealing with dysfunctional families, shedding light on why they observe what others ignore and how this heightened awareness affe...