Sensitive Stories
Sensitive Stories is a podcast hosted by psychotherapist and author April Snow, aimed at Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Through in-depth conversations, she explores the inner lives of people who experience the world with heightened emotional awareness and sensitivity. Episodes offer practical guidance on moving beyond overwhelm and dealing with overstimulation. Listeners hear inspiring personal stories and learn to recognize their own sensitive strengths. The show's goal is to help HSPs build a more fulfilling, nurturing and balanced life.
Episodes
85: Big Feelings, Big Joy Part II
Are you a highly sensitive person who thinks and feels deeply? In this episode, Brian Torres, LMFT talks with me about my new book, Big Feelings, Big Joy and:How HSPs can tap into our positive experiences to protect against stressThe differences between overstimulation, overwhelm, and overloadWhy daydreaming is an essential part of downtime for highly sensitive peopleDefining the characteristics o
84: Big Feelings, Big Joy Part I
Are you a highly sensitive person who thinks and feels deeply? In this episode, I answer questions about my new book, Big Feelings, Big Joy, from the people who helped bring it into the world such as:Meghan Stevenson - proposal collaborator at Meghan Stevenson BooksNina Shield - vice president and editorial director at HarperOneJulie Mosow - independent editor at Silverleaf EditorialStephanie Moon
83: Letting Yourself Feel
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
82: Finding Your Way Back to Wholeness
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 sp
REPLAY: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sacrifice
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
REPLAY: Embracing Your Sensitive Awareness
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 connecti
REPLAY: Embracing Your Sensitivity + Socializing On Your Own Terms
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
REPLAY: Tidying Up + Letting Go of Overwhelm
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 Ko
81: Getting Unstuck From Anxiety and Depression
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 rol
80: Embracing Creativity and Curiosity
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 arti
79: Breaking the Mold of ADHD
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 A
78: Getting to the Roots of People Pleasing
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 experie
77: Permission to Feel
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 wh
76: Sensitivity in Schools
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 sensi
75: Weaving Your Quilt of Connection
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 mu
74: Amplify Your Needs with Psychedelic Medicine
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
73: Finding Congruence Within Yourself
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 coa
72: Easing into Anger
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 m
71: Agony and Rebirth of Perimenopause
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 • L
70: Making Space for Messy Emotions
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, e
69: Making Room for Sensitivity
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
68: Navigating Chronic Illness with Compassion
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 Nadi
67: Finding Joy in Grief
Are you making space for grief? In this episode, I talk with Angelique Foye-Fletcher, LMFT, RPT about the quiet ache of grief and: • The many places grief shows up throughout your life • How to welcome in joy and play during times of grief • What to say and do to support others who are grieving Angelique Foye-Fletcher (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play T
66: Reconnecting With Your Authenticity Through Myths + Magic
Do you feel disconnected from your true self? In this episode, I talk with Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol, CST, LMFT about finding your authentic self through myth and archetypes and: • What myths can teach you about healing and acceptance of all your parts • Finding stories from popular culture or your own lineage to feel less alone • Surviving a dark night of the soul through introspection Giuliet
REPLAY: Emerging Into Your True Self as a Sensitive Person
Have you put yourself aside for years? In this episode, I talk with Jen Berlingo, LPC, ATR about tuning back into your inner calling and… • Emerging in midlife and unmasking to be your full self again • Looking inward to identify what needs to change • Navigating big life changes and taking one small step forward at a time • Turning your ear back inward to listen to your inner yearnings and recla
REPLAY: Unhooking From Overgiving and Overfunctioning as an HSP
Are you burning out trying to do all the things you’re supposed to? In this episode, I talked with Maegan Megginson, LMFT, LPC about unhooking from expectations and finding new ways to be of service to yourself and:• Grieving the life you imagined you would have before discovering that you’re highly sensitive • Experimenting with changes to feel more comfortable with yourself, in your relationshi
REPLAY: Trusting Yourself at Work as a Sensitive Perfectionist
Do you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated at work? In this episode, I talk with Melody Wilding, LMSW about trusting yourself at work and: • Balancing the strengths and liabilities of being what Melody calls a “Sensitive Striver” • Trusting your intuition as a valuable source of information • The key to speaking up in meetings starts by building relationships and taking care of your nervous s
65: Slow Down to Be More You
Do you often feel disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk with Tara Jackson about reclaiming your power to feel more in tune with your inner gifts and: • What it means to be embodied and what embodied power looks like in your life • How to welcome in your personal power and stop giving it away to everyone else • The role of creativity, nature, and quiet space in reclaiming your stre
64: Finding Inner Gifts Through Story Work
Do you hold yourself back? In this episode, I talk with GG Renee Hill about finding your inner gifts through your personal stories and: • Identifying how the internal narratives that you tell yourself can be both supportive and limiting • Rewriting past stories to break limiting patterns and embrace your whole self • Working through false internalized beliefs and reframe the feeling of being dif
63: Nurturing Your (Inner) Highly Sensitive Child
Are you parenting a highly sensitive child or healing your inner HSC? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Judith Orloff about the struggles and gifts of being a highly sensitive child and: • Ways to interrupt overwhelm and tend to you or your child’s sensitive nervous system • Ending the shame cycle for highly sensitive children • Supporting your highly sensitive child’s interests and needs • Nurtu
62: Releasing Pressures to be Perfect
Do you feel pressured to do more than you can handle? In this episode, I talk with Amber Bateman, LPC about the cultural pressures to be perfect and: • How to soften these pressures to take better care of yourself every day • The importance of creating a lifestyle and rhythm that embraces self-care • Welcoming in curiosity, connection, and slow living to support your sensitive nervous system Amb
61: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sacrifice
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 HSP • Learning to take care of yourself when you grew up in an environment or culture that didn’t have room for your sensitivity • Why simple acts of mindfulness are deeply healing and can
60: Protecting Sensitivity With Spirituality
What is your connection to spirituality? In this episode, I talk with Tiffany Green, LCPC, SEP, MBA, MDiv about the benefits of feeling connected to something beyond yourself and: • How spiritual practices help you embrace your sensitivity, care for your nervous system, enhance your natural intuitive ability, and create a sense of belonging • Three keys to developing a spiritual practice • The ma
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 as well as: • Why HSPs are more impacted by parasocial connections • The purpose of parasocial relationships that serve as role models, provide a sense of belonging, or build self-estee
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 energy healing and therapeutic touch for highly sensitive people • Daily practices to feel more energized and calm • Differentiating your emotions from others to reconnect with your intuition• Finding your authentic self through emb
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 as well as: • The emotional and physical signs of burnout • What nutrients are essential for deep processing • Why sleep, hydration, and digestion are essential areas of physiological self-care Karen is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Licensed Counselor specializi
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 making a career change and weaving more flexibility into your schedule • Asking for help especially when you’re supporting others in some capacity • The transition to working from home for an HSP • Prepping for time off without getting overwhelmed Jess is a forme
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: • The process of unmasking and making room for your sensitivity • Navigating the push-pull of simultaneously craving rest and stimulation as a High Sensation Seeker (HSS) • The challenges of being a BIPOC HSP growing up in an immigrant family H
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 stress and trauma as well as: • Connections between early life trauma, emotional dysregulation, and high sensitivity • The different types of trauma present from birth through adulthood • The long-term impact of adverse babyhood and childhood experiences • How to
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 • The unique challenges of sensitive black girls • Giving yourself permission to be soft and sensitive when you need to • The impact of superwoman syndrome • Navigating internal and external messa
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 and: • Building emotional resilience through poetry, meditation, and movement • The importance of creating safe spaces for yourself when facing challenges • Three types of meditation and their benefits • Balancing your needs to be creative and introspective while bei
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 and: • How to carve out the time and mental space for sex as an HSP • Managing the physical discomfort, boredom, and emotional overwhelm that may happen during sex • What to do when you have a low sex drive • How to break free fro
50: Balancing Work and Creative Passions
Are you getting enough time for what you love? In this episode, I talk with Brian Zirngible, LMFT about balancing your career and creative passions as an HSP and: • Regulating overwhelm and burnout with music, breathwork, and movement • Finding time for what nourishes you through boundaries and communication • How improv can support HSPs in being more flexible and resilient Brian is a Licensed
49: Tidying Up + Letting Go of Overwhelm
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 health • The importance of digital boundaries and creating a sanctuary in your home• Letting go of what doesn’t bring you joy and finding gratitude for your belongings • Intentionally going through the six st
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 • Why you should ask questions and trust your instincts when interviewing providers • Transitioning into parenthood and navigating postpartum as a highly sensitive person Liz is a Highly Sensiti
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 as well as: • Honoring your thresholds even if others misinterpret resting as laziness • Embracing all parts of who you are and loving your sensitivity • Untangling stereotypes to recognize other people for who they truly are • How to u
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: • Breaking free from perfectionism with small snippets of self-care • Resetting from burnout by leaning on your support system and resources • Closing the gap between your passions and your career to find more meaningful work • Carving out time for your favor
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 social advocacy and: • The six roles of social justice work • Why the extroverted activist ideal isn’t accurate or sustainable • Pacing yourself and taking time for rest to make more impact in your volunteer or nonprofit work • Benefits of having diverse personalities
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: • Intentionally practicing rituals and finding community to honor grief throughout the year • Prioritizing self-care and rest during times of grief • Finding your personal and seasonal rhythms to reconnect with your values • Unfolding the complexities of grief, from the acute loss to
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 • Trusting your intuition to rest or to follow a creative idea in your work • Why HSPs make excellent leaders and the various ways you can take a leadership ro
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 cut ties with parents or close family members • The difference between going low and no contact • How common it is to second guess your decision to cut ties and what to do if that happens • What to say to people who attempt to gui
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 starting with slow mornings and introspective practices as an HSP • Using tarot either inside or outside of a spiritual/religious practice • Understanding the different types of card decks and how to choose the r
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 highly sensitive people to developing an eating disorder • Alternative ways to cope and find companionship other than food • The difference between feeling calm and feeling numb as we try to soothe feelings o
39: Finding Your Voice Through Fierce Self-Compassion
Are you nurturing and advocating for yourself? In this episode, I talk with Nadine Pinede about dimming your inner critic to a whisper and: • Learning to advocate for yourself when you have an invisible illness and/or are a person of color • Soothing pain and discomfort through MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and Self-Compassion practices • Seeing yourself and others for who they trul
38: Creatively Finding Your Freedom as an HSP
Do you feel selfish for slowing down? In this episode, I talk with Lisa-Marie Vecchio about making big life changes to find more peace and: • Trusting your gut when making decisions for your life and work • Moving from corporate to freelance work as a creative person • The importance of having schedule freedom as a highly sensitive person • Creating moments of art and visual beauty in your home
37: Nurturing Supportive Friendships as an HSP
What is possible when you feel deeply seen in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Laura Deneen, LPC-MHSP and Lauren Jackson, LPC-MHSP about the benefits of supportive friendships and: • The different roles friendships play in your life as an adult and identifying who is safe to bring into your inner world • How to nurture friendships when you have limited bandwidth as an HSP • Givin
36: Embracing Your Sensitive Awareness
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 sensitivity • The challenges faced by HSP men such as lack of community and models of sensitive masculinity • Practicing portable self-care such as meditation, breathing, a
35: Releasing Your Emotions Through Creativity
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or struggle to communicate your experience as an HSP? In this episode, I talk with Lucy Sherman, LPC about expressing yourself through creativity and: • How to use card decks and creative prompts as part of your reflection and self-care practice • Understanding and nurturing your rich inner life through images and metaphor from nature, photographs, and ca
34: Navigating Dating Burnout as a Sensitive Person
Are you feeling burned out by the dating process or struggling to show up in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Marcus, LCSW about going at your own pace and: • Caring for yourself when starting new relationships just as you would in every other part of your life • Not comparing yourself to others when dating and choosing the right pace for you • Slowing down to process and
33: Sensitive Self-Care Through the Seasons
Are you constantly feeling disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk with Nichola Day about allowing seasonal changes to be a reminder to look within and: • The pivotal moment when you realize you’re highly sensitive and the need to advocate for your unique needs• The overlap between different forms of neurodivergence such as high sensitivity, ADHD, and autism • Giving yourself grace to
32: Embracing Depth and Connection as a Highly Sensitive Person
Are you leaning into the positive experiences of being highly sensitive? In this episode, I talk with Tom Falkenstein about the beauty of connecting deeply as an HSP and: • The correlation between sensitivity and mental health • Unique struggles and opportunities of being a highly sensitive man • Understanding that sensitivity is not a burden or a deficit, but a neutral trait that you’re born wi
31: Surrendering into Softness + Less Anxiety Through Music
Are you pushing yourself beyond your limits? In this episode, I talk with Maya Benattar, LCAT about ways to soften into rest and connection with yourself and: • Using music and other sensory experiences to understand your emotions more clearly • Leaning into softness and being gentle with yourself more often • Unhooking from the pressure to always overextend yourself • Finding the balance between
30: Express Your Big Emotions Out Loud
Did you learn to repress your emotions as a kid or are you figuring out how to support the big emotions of your HSP kiddo? In this episode, I talk with Sarita Fichtner about the importance of expressing your emotions from an early age and: • Long-term effects of being labeled “too sensitive” or “lazy” as a young HSP • The profound impact of discovering your sensitivity on your mental health • Wha
29: Gently Building a Relationship with Yourself as an HSP
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your needs? In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Cush, LCPC about being more gentle with yourself and: • Finding your way to acceptance of your sensitivity through self-compassion • Practicing simple acts of mindfulness to understand what you need moment to moment • Slowing down to nurture all parts of yourself and your life • Living a balanced life wi
28: Caring For Your Needs as a Highly Sensitive Parent
Are you overwhelmed and exhausted trying to be the perfect parent? In this episode, I talk with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C about highly sensitive parenthood and: • What to do when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and touched out • How pregnancy and parenting multiple children can increase overstimulation, leading to panic attacks, rage, or somatic symptoms • Creating a sensory toolkit and finding
27: Soothing Anxiety + Getting Unstuck with Tapping
Do you often get stuck in anxiety and overthinking? In this episode, I talk with Kate Hennessey about using tapping to self-soothe your sensitive nervous system and: • The importance of setting up routines and of carving out time for self-care throughout every day • Learning EFT tapping, breathwork, and other somatic resources for calming anxiety, fear, and grief • Meeting yourself where you are
26: Embracing Your Sensitivity + Socializing On Your Own Terms
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 different • Setting firm, but kind boundaries and how to manage pushback • Finding fulfilling ways to socialize without the overwhelm or social pressure to show up like
25: Using Nature to Recharge and Reconnect with Your Sensitive Self
Is it difficult to find quiet spaces to think and reflect? In this episode, I talk with Jenna Mitchell, BSW, MSW, RSW about using nature as a resource to recharge and: • How highly sensitive people are more connected and positively impacted by nature • Taking your problems to nature when you’re stuck in overthinking or overwhelm • Reconnecting with your creativity and intuition through nature
24: Honoring Your Energetic + Emotional Ebbs and Flows
Do you worry you’re moving too slowly or not keeping up? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • Any suggestions on how to cope when my deep processing translates to working much slower than everyone else? • How do we find balance and a sustainable routine when feeling deeply and overwhelmed by the daily hustle? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in Califor
23: The Grief + Hope in Being a Late Bloomer as an HSP
Have you taken longer in life to meet certain milestones or discover yourself? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Giberson about being a late bloomer and: • The healing power of language and being able to connect with others around your sensitivity • How difficult, yet essential it is to have enough solitude and quiet for yourself • Discovering your sensitivity, sexuality, and other parts of y
22: Coming Home to Your True Self with Somatic Healing Work
Are you feeling disconnected with your body and constantly pushing yourself to do more? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Danica Harris about coming home to yourself and: • Carving out space and time to reconnect with your true self as an HSP • Finding ways to resource and care for your sensitive nervous system • The importance of somatic work for healing chronic overwhelm and trauma • Listening t
21: Detaching from Obligation and Guilt as a Sensitive Person
Are you overgiving in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Guttman, MT-BC, LCAT about setting boundaries with emotionally immature people and: • Why highly sensitive people often struggle with boundaries and codependency in their relationships • Reframing guilt as a marker of taking better care of yourself instead of thinking that you’ve done something wrong • Letting go of
20: Finding Peace at Home, Even Amidst the Chaos
Are you able to fully relax and decompress at home? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • What can you do to make moving to a new space less stressful? • How can I manage living with other people? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the storm of overwhelm, anxiety, and sel
19: Embracing the Soft Life as a Sensitive Perfectionist
Have you hidden away your sensitivity because others said you needed to be strong? In this episode, I talk with Noni Vaughn-Pollard, about the cost of perfectionism and… • Setting down the pressure to be like everyone else and embracing the soft, quiet life • Stepping back from the pressure to be exceptional as a highly sensitive person of color • Honoring family and cultural values without di
18: Balancing Ambition and Rest as a Sensitive Person
Do you want to accomplish more, but quickly burn out your energy? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • How can you be consistently productive as a highly sensitive person? • Is it possible to be an ambitious, sensitive person? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the stor
17: Setting Better Boundaries to Honor Your Sensitive Needs
Are you exhausted or resentful from constantly putting your needs aside? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about setting boundaries and: • Accepting your sensitivity and your basic human needs for rest as a precursor to setting boundaries more effectively • Distinguishing between direct and indirect boundaries • Benefits of communicating your needs, setting limits, and compromising
16: Trusting Yourself at Work as a Sensitive Striver
Do you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated at work? In this episode, I talk with Melody Wilding, LMSW about trusting yourself at work and: • Balancing the strengths and liabilities of being what Melody calls a “Sensitive Striver” • Trusting your intuition as a valuable source of information • The key to speaking up in meetings starts by building relationships and taking care of your nervous s
15: Show Up in Your Relationships Without Resentment
Are you constantly putting the needs of others before yourself and struggling to show up as your full self in relationships? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • Why do I feel so much resentment in my relationships? • How do you tell people you are an HSP? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitiv
14: Healing From One-Sided or Narcissistic Relationships as an HSP
Are you in relationships where you feel lonely, exhausted, or used? In this episode, I talk with Julie Wrocklage, LPC about the emotional toll of being in one-sided relationships and: • The differences between a supportive, reciprocal relationship and a one-sided relationship where there’s no or little reciprocity • What makes highly sensitive people more vulnerable to being in relationships wit
13: Less Guilt and More Recharging as a Sensitive Person
Are you constantly doing more than you have the bandwidth for as an HSP? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • How do you NOT feel influenced by the pressure from the non-HSPs in your life to do more? • How do you manage social pressure/guilt that comes up when you need to recharge but feel you can’t say no? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in Califor
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