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 doctors, midwives, and doulas, and the essential role of doulas in providing emotional and physical sup...
Jun 07, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 123
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 mindfulness can transform your mindset and enhance emotional resilience? Join us as we read "The Book ...
May 31, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 122
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 symptoms. As many enter (or deepen) financial uncertainty within our covid economy, I want to keep t...
May 24, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 121
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 guilt, shame, and irritability as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? This episode addresses the unique m...
May 18, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 120
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 exhilarating experience, we uncover the lessons of personal growth, emotional resilience, and the unexpected w...
May 10, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 119
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 health by simply slowing down? In this guided forest meditation, we explore the profound benefits of sl...
May 04, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 118
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 calling & dealing with some very real shit. Thank you for holding space for me within my vulnera...
Apr 26, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 117
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 dysfunction, manage manipulative behaviors, and avoid the pitfalls of people-pleasing. Learn how to reclai...
Apr 20, 2020•15 min•Season 3Ep. 116
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 by waiting and uncertainty, a common struggle for HSPs. We discuss the importance of self-compassio...
Apr 13, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 115
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, overcome childhood abuse, and navigate the complexities of trust issues with self-respect and emotional res...
Apr 06, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 114
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 steps to nurture your self-worth and mental health, and the importance of surrounding yourself with s...
Mar 30, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 113
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 codependency from taking over, set healthy boundaries, and practice self-compassion. By understandin...
Mar 23, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 112
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 establish strong boundaries, prioritize self-care, and use meditation to enhance your inner strength a...
Mar 17, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 111
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 them to face daily challenges with greater confidence. Discover the importance of emotional safety fo...
Mar 16, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 110
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 them to face daily challenges with greater confidence. Discover the importance of emotional safety ...
Mar 09, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 109
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. Overbay emphasizes the need to address underlying issues, such as boredom and emotional voids, to foster l...
Mar 02, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 108
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 affects their mental health. We discuss strategies for highly sensitive people to manage the stress of f...
Feb 24, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Ever feel overwhelmed by unwanted criticism as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Discover how The Four Agreements can transform your mental health and help you find peace. This episode offers valuable insights for HSPs, providing practical strategies to handle criticism, foster self-validation, and set mindful boundaries. Learn how being impeccable with your word, not taking anything personally, avoiding assumptions, and always doing your best can help HSPs build emotional resilience and self-lov...
Feb 17, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Why do highly sensitive people often find themselves caught in the trap of perfectionism and hypervigilance? This episode unravels the impact of perfectionism on mental health, explaining why HSPs (Highly Sensitive People) and trauma survivors are prone to hypervigilance. Learn how to shift from hypervigilance to a state of relaxed vigilance, and embrace self-worth with practical strategies for combating perfectionism. Discover the importance of self-love, even in moments of failure, and underst...
Feb 10, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 105
How to use mindfulness to heal mind, body, and life. Stress management to increase peace and calm by taking responsibility for what we practice. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get bonus content and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://...
Feb 03, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Why do Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often find themselves overwhelmed by seemingly minor incidents? In this episode, we uncover how HSPs can identify and manage triggers related to trauma, enhancing emotional resilience and mental health. Learn how the fight, flight, and freeze responses manifest in everyday situations, and how understanding these triggers can lead to profound healing and self-improvement. By connecting childhood experiences to adult reactions, we provide practical strategies ...
Jan 27, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 103
How can women's health and empowerment in birth transform your life? In this interview, Lindsey Mathews, the founder of BIRTHFIT, shares her expertise on empowering women through the birth journey. Discover how BIRTHFIT integrates holistic health, feminine and masculine energies, and the importance of self-advocacy. Lindsey discusses practical strategies for new moms, the significance of community support, and the need for personalized birth education. This episode is perfect for those looking t...
Jan 20, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Struggling with the balance between intuition and anxiety as a highly sensitive person? Discover how Mountain Pose meditation can transform your mental health. In this episode, life coach and psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhower guides HSPs through a sensory meditation designed to enhance body awareness and promote grounding. Learn how micro-movements and mindful breathing can help you harness the power of Mountain Pose to alleviate anxiety and strengthen intuition. Perfect for HSPs and those on a j...
Jan 13, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Are you an HSP struggling to make lasting changes in your life? Unlock the secrets of personal growth and mental health by understanding the Stages of Change and using Motivational Interviewing techniques. We guide Highly Sensitive Persons through the precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance stages, offering practical tips and strategies for sustaining positive behavior. Learn how to navigate setbacks, build emotional resilience, and foster trust in your relationship...
Jan 06, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 100
How can highly sensitive people use mindfulness to reflect on the past year and boost their mental health? In this episode, we provide insights and practical tips for HSPs to engage in mindful reflection, overcome challenges, and appreciate their growth. Discover how reflecting on personal progress, overcoming difficulties, and conducting a relationship inventory can lead to emotional resilience and self-love. Whether you're an HSP looking to understand your unique traits or someone seeking to i...
Dec 30, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, pull up a warm blanket, sit back and get cozy while we read Twas the Night Before Christmas. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Worksho...
Dec 23, 2019•9 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Have you ever considered how floating could transform your approach to mental health? In Nikki Eisenhauer's discussion, we explore the serene benefits of sensory deprivation floating—a practice that significantly alleviates stress and enhances mindfulness, especially for highly sensitive persons. Discover how this method acts as a sanctuary from daily sensory overload, promoting deep relaxation and mental clarity for a healthier, more balanced life. If you are interested in supporting us even mo...
Dec 16, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 97
What if I told you that the smallest personal choices could transform the entire landscape of your life? This discussion explores the butterfly effect, highlighting how highly sensitive people can use their innate abilities to effect change. By sharing personal stories and expert insights, we demonstrate the vast potential of tiny, intentional acts that ripple through our personal and professional spheres, encouraging listeners to harness their sensitivity for positive global impact. If you are ...
Dec 09, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 96
How does our past shape our present anxieties and behaviors? In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of nurturing highly sensitive people, HSP, and healing childhood emotional wounds to enhance mental health. Featuring strategies and insights into managing sensitivity and recovering from past traumas, we delve into the importance of mindful parenting and self-awareness for personal growth. Join us as we empower HSPs to reclaim their mental peace and embrace their unique qualities. If yo...
Dec 02, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Are you aware of how student loan debt impacts mental health? Nikki Eisenhauer explores the emotional and financial toll of student loan debt, emphasizing the need for financial literacy and open conversations about money. Learn about the predatory loan practices that exacerbate financial strain and the challenges faced during education and early career. This episode offers valuable insights for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and those navigating abuse recovery, providing strategies to improve m...
Nov 25, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 94
