SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people

Hey there, and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. In this episode, I'm exploring the complex relationship between personal beliefs, self-expectations, and being a highly sensitive person. There's a 'mistake' that you probably don't know you're making when it comes to trying to be a good *something* (parent, business owner, partner, human ...). To...

Hello and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In this episode I'm joined by fellow counsellor and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Matt Glover. Together, we're discussing the realities of raising and supporting highly sensitive kids and teens. You'll hear about: ⭐️ How to recognise high sensitivity in kids and teens ⭐️ The challenges of parenting a...

Hey there, and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. In today's episode I'm talking about something many of us highly sensitive folk face: dealing with others' emotions.  You will hear about: - why empathy can lead to emotional distress - the importance of knowing what's yours and what's theirs - how to navigate emotional interactions with compassion but...

Hey friends, and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. This is a podcast for Highly Sensitive People. Your sensitivity is a super power, yes? And ... it can be tricky too. Let's navigate those tricky bits, together.  In this episode I'm sharing a helpful analogy comparing self-care practices to mountain bike suspension. Yes, you read that right! You'll hear: 🩷 Wh...

Strength and sensitivity don’t often go hand in hand in one’s mind. We relate sensitive to soft, yielding, delicate. And yet, there is great strength to be found in acknowledging and embracing our sensitivity as Highly Sensitive People.  In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m chatting with strength coach and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Kate Zanoni about her experiences as a...

Hello, and welcome to Episode 280 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!). This is a podcast for my fellow Highly Sensitive People! In today’s episode, I’m using the classic book ‘Who Sank the Boat’ by Pamela Allen to talk about overwhelm and self care. I think this analogy is going to get stuck in your head, in the best possible way. In this episode you will hear: How you can think of the ‘load’...

Do you struggle with perfectionism as a Highly Sensitive Person? Or perhaps you simply know that you hold yourself to VERY high standards that often have you scrambling to keep up and achieve at the level you most desire. It can be exhausting running on this treadmill … In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m exploring this challenge faced by many highly sensitive people (HSPs...

Grief and loss - we all experience it, but sometimes you might not recognise that’s what’s going on. Grief and loss show up in life over and over again - not just with the death of a loved one, but with any kind of change that impacts our lives. Join me for this this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) as I chat with grief, loss, and bereavement counsellor Ali Mills. You will hear: 🌿...

But what if I get too selfish? Do you ever worry about that? I’ve heard this worry enough times to believe it’s a big concern for us Highly Sensitive folk. So let’s dive into why this isn’t going to happen. Welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) where we’re talking about this worry of becoming too selfish when you commit to self-care, self-kindness and self-compassion.  ...

Highly sensitive? How do you feel about your 'intuition'? Does it feel like something you have easy access to? Or is it drowned in the noise of your thinking? Join me, Erica Webb, for this episode of the Podcast SelfKind, as I dive into the topic of intuition for Highly Sensitive People (HSP). And, for those of you who wonder if intuition might be some woo woo, not really a thing, thing,...

What happens when two highly sensitive people (HSP) sit down for a chat? They make you a 90 minute podcast - lol! I'm joined today by my friend and fellow mindful movement teacher, Addie deHilster. Addie has her own podcast - the Moved to Meditate Podcast - and we thought it would be fun to do a shared episode that airs on both of our shows. This is that conversation. In our chat, we explore...

Ever heard that you're just 'too sensitive'? Yep ... same. And so has my guest on this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In fact, my guest Tina heard that message so much that she actually resisted the idea of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) for a long time. But something changed, and Tina is here to share with us what shifted in order to find acceptance o...

Are you familiar with the feeling of coming so far, only to land (usually metaphorically on your butt) back where you felt you started? It can leave you feeling like all the progress you made around managing anxiety, overwhelm, anger or whatever other emotion, were for naught.  But … what if that’s part of the human experience and you’re not failing? What if, viewed from another angle, that appare...

There’s one particular question that can be hugely helpful for us Highly Sensitive types … and in this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!), I’m sharing that question and what the responses to it might look like.  This question - what would honouring my sensitivity look like right now - helps to frame your sensitivity as something that can be embraced and respected (which, I would argu...

Saying no when you mean no isn’t always easy … especially if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). But ‘not easy’ isn’t synonymous with ‘impossible’ so let’s talk about things you can do to make that ‘no’ feel a little easier. In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me) I share: 🌟 Practical tips for learning to say no with less guilt 🫸 The importance of saying no, even when you’re...

In this episode of the podcast, SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!) I'm exploring why self-compassion can be challenging, especially for highly sensitive people. First, we start with a breakdown of what self-compassion is - the three elements of mindful awareness, shared humanity and kindness. Then we talk about why that mindful awareness bit can feel rather tricky at times. And, of co...

We’ve come to the last episode in our mini series around the overstimulated Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)! This week is all about the role of Self-Awareness in identifying and navigating overstimulation. You will hear: 🤗 The various forms of self-awareness 👯 Why, as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) it’s so important to differentiate between your own emotions and that of others (or, at least to un...

This week, we’re carrying on our mini series about tools for overstimulation. If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you know all about overstimulation … it’s par for the course. But … you absolutely do not have to be a slave to it. So, what can you do? This week I’m sharing all about Self-Compassion as a tool for navigating overstimulation. It’s powerful and deceptively simple. In this episod...

In our last episode we talked about the Highly Sensitive Person’s kryptonite - overwhelm and overstimulation. In this episode we’re diving down the rabbit hole of how mindful movement can be a tool that helps you both navigate overwhelm and overstimulation as well as identify the early stages of them. You will hear: 🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️ How mindful movement is distinct from traditional exercise and fitness...

Overstimulated? This is like kryptonite for us Highly Sensitive People. Very familiar kryptonite … So, what is overstimulation? What contributes to it? And why does understanding it matter? That’s what we’re diving into in this episode of the podcast - SelfKind with Erica Webb. You’ll hear: ⛈️ The sources of stimulation that contribute to overstimulation and overwhelm 🪟 How the window of toleranc...

Body and mind not seeing eye to eye? It can be tricky to navigate that scenario, but it for sure isn’t uncommon. In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m exploring what to do when your mind and body are not on the same page.  Picture this: your mind is reminding you of all the things you have to do, NOW. It’s pressing you to get them done because that is the only thing that wil...

Why might we need to ‘reclaim’ certain emotional qualities? And how would we even do that? I’ve invited today’s guest to share exactly that with us! Today I’m chatting with Life Coach Rosalie Woods. Rosalie - a flawsome human! - shares from her diverse life experiences. emphasising the importance of acknowledging and integrating our shadow parts for personal growth. Our conversation delves into re...

Boundaries. My teeth clench a little when I hear that word. How about you? And yet, boundaries are VITAL. So we are diving in! Boundaries as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) are a *thing*.  Why set boundaries when you can skilfully navigate everyone’s emotions and keep errrryone happy?! That’s obviously a joke … but if you’re an HSP too, I know you get it. In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Web...

Ok, so how do you *really* know if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m sharing some thoughts around how to make this call. This episode follows on from last week’s episode where we started this conversation, and is inspired by listener questions over on Instagram. As well as talking about how to know if you’re a HSP, I also share abo...

Ready to dive into what it really means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Join me, Erica Webb, for this episode of SelfKind, where we’re starting our deep-dive into this remarkable trait. In this episode I’m introducing what being an HSP might look and feel like, including: 🌿 the core characteristics of being an HSP 💪 why being an HSP can feel like a fault, but it’s really a strength that c...