Emotional Badass

Three steps to inviting and achieving thriving mode. Exploring simplicity and peace to quiet, calm and soothe a healing nervous system. What if simple practices could transform survival mode into thriving mode? Here we reveal a three-step process for us to shift our mental health. Emphasizing radical acceptance, slowing down, and breathing, this episode provides actionable insights to help Highly...

Discover why effective boundary setting is crucial for fostering self-love and preventing burnout. Learn how understanding personal space, emotional intelligence, and cultural influences can help you maintain healthy relationships and improve your mental health. Learn the strategies for overcoming codependency and managing emotional triggers to set clear boundaries. Join us as we explore these ins...

Are you an HSP struggling with fear and anxiety? Facing and overcoming fears through exposure and positive energy is essential for personal growth and healing. Highly sensitive people often fall into the trap of avoiding anxiety-inducing situations, but embracing exposure therapy with curiosity can significantly reduce fear. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies to manage anxiety, the i...

Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin your healing process? For highly sensitive people, starting with the present moment and finding a therapist who fits your needs can be transformative. Stabilization, safety, and managing perfectionism are essential steps to progress. Discover how to set healthy boundaries and protect yourself from overwhelm while enhancing your mental health. Learn to...

In this week's episode I'm discussing emotional blackmail and coercion as it relates to Covid and current political narrative surrounding the pandemic. A confronting episode for our human egos. We cover a lot today, respect, codependency, victim mentality, cult tactics, peer pressure, and manipulation. Emotional blackmail has a major impact on our mental health. Understanding the difference betwee...

Can meditation be both playful and deeply healing? With The Mermaid Meditation, the answer is a resounding yes. A meditation today for highly sensitive adults, sensation seekers, survivors, and all of our inner children. Let go and invite feelings of freedom, self love, play and expansion. This sensory-rich meditation helps Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) improve their mental health by fostering tr...

Do you ever wonder how childhood codependency shapes your adult life? This insightful discussion explores the profound impacts of codependency and the crucial role of inner child healing in fostering self-love and breaking free from dysfunctional patterns to improve mental health. We delve into how subconscious programming influences behavior and why highly sensitive people (HSPs) and empaths must...

Today I share a poem I wrote for you as a nighttime meditation to center, let go of the day by letting go of anxiety and pressure while practicing the good enough principle. Are low vibes holding you back from healing? Discover how acknowledging low vibes without overthinking can enhance your mental health and promote self-acceptance. In this insightful discussion, we explore the importance of rec...

Are you struggling to maintain your mental health and inner peace during the pandemic? This episode provides crucial insights into rising above negativity and blame by focusing on spiritual grounding and personal responsibility. Learn how the misplaced blame in family systems parallels societal dynamics, and discover strategies for HSPs to stay compassionate and grounded. Nikki Eisenhauer shares s...

Are you focusing on the right energy? Learn how the Law of Attraction can transform your Mental Health and well-being. By prioritizing self-care and aligning with positive energy, you can manifest desired outcomes and improve your life. Discover insights from spiritual mentors like Abraham Hicks and understand the impact of childhood teachings on your beliefs. Perfect for HSPs, empaths, and surviv...

Are you struggling to heal from a dysfunctional background? Embracing patience might be the missing piece in your mental health journey. In this insightful discussion, we explore how patience is crucial for healing in HSPs, fostering self-compassion, and breaking free from perfectionism. Nikki Eisenhauer delves into the impact of impatience on highly sensitive people, and how transforming it can l...

Have you ever wondered what traits highly sensitive people (HSPs) share? Whether you're new to understanding your sensitivity or have been navigating it for years, we break down key traits like high conscientiousness, people-pleasing, and overthinking, offering valuable insights into how these traits shape our daily lives and mental health. This understanding can help guide HSP listeners toward se...

Nikki has fun and gets excited about science and music with Brain.fm CEO, highly sensitive person, and brain training enthusiast, Dan Clark. For a free 30 day trial visit: https://www.brain.fm/redeem/emotionalbadass To get 20% off your subscription use code: emotionalbadass Are you struggling with focus or relaxation as a Highly Sensitive Person? In an enlightening interview discover how functiona...

Feeling lost as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Explore how understanding and embracing your unique path without self-judgment can enhance your mental health and sense of purpose. This episode addresses the common challenges HSPs face and the vital role of self-compassion in overcoming them. Discover how the law of attraction works for HSPs and how letting go of pressure and negative self-talk fo...

Are you struggling with anxiety and overwhelm as a highly sensitive person? Grounding techniques can help! These simple exercises keep you present and calm, aiding in the management of stress and anxiety. Nikki Eisenhauer discusses the importance of grounding for HSPs, providing practical tips and techniques. Discover how regular practice can reduce cortisol and adrenaline levels, transforming you...

Struggling with anger, guilt, fear, sadness, and loneliness? These emotions are critical for maintaining mental health, especially for highly sensitive people. Anger signals the need for boundaries, guilt acts as a moral compass, and healthy fear serves as a protective mechanism. Sadness acknowledges loss and promotes future gratitude, while loneliness offers an opportunity for self-growth. In thi...

Ever wondered why disappointment impacts your mental health so deeply? Learn how facing disappointment head-on can build emotional resilience and promote a healthier mental state. We explore practical steps to process disappointment without self-blame and embrace hope. Nikki Eisenhauer's insights help Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) understand the importance of balancing expectations and acknowledg...

Are you constantly feeling guilty and anxious as a highly sensitive person? This episode delves into the complex emotions experienced by highly sensitive individuals, exploring how childhood trauma, PTSD, and dysfunctional family dynamics can lead to chronic guilt and anxiety. Learn how to distinguish between guilt and empathy, develop strong emotional boundaries, and stop overthinking. Join us as...

How can Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) cultivate self-love to improve their mental health? This engaging conversation delves into the importance of valuing oneself and setting boundaries, guided by the wisdom of Rupi Kaur and Maya Angelou. Nikki Eisenhauer shares how expressive art can aid in healing and growing one's sense of worthiness. Learn practical tips for embracing self-love, rejecting man...

Are you ready to transform your mental health by healing trauma and trusting your intuition? Healing from trauma and embracing your intuition can lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing the difference between intuition and anxiety, creating healthy boundaries, and turning knowledge into actionable healing steps. By following these practic...

Do you find it challenging to set boundaries as a highly sensitive person? In this episode, we explore how HSPs can set and maintain boundaries despite coming from dysfunctional backgrounds. Learn the importance of assertiveness and simple communication techniques to effectively convey your needs for your mental health. Discover ways to break free from codependency and improve your mental health....

What causes dissociation and depersonalization in highly sensitive individuals following childhood trauma and PTSD? In this week's episode we work on Increasing understanding of adult symptoms of trauma and neglect so that you can hold yourself in love, respect, and healing. In moving towards wholeness we let of of fear and any desperation or hopelessness. Integration is continuous when we are ope...

This week I interview Lisa Tahir LCSW, intuitive psychotherapist, glass artist, host of All Things Therapy, author of The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self Forgiveness. I'm excited to share the amazing woman who has mentored my healing path and helped me grow into the person I am today. Find her at https://www.nolatherapy.com If you are interested in suppo...

Feeling burnt out from constantly trying to control everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? We discuss a mindfulness visualization technique to let go of anger, frustration, fear, through inviting acceptance and flow. This episode addresses the mental health struggles associated with trauma and hypervigilance. Find freedom by confronting the expectation to control and some practical advice...

A personal story of brief spiritual parents, Margo and Bob. This episode is for anyone who struggles with Mother's Day and Father's Day due to childhood trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics and is seeking spiritual mindset to lighten the load in healing and improve their mental health. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patre...