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Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauerwww.emotionalbadass.com
Hosted by psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer, M.Ed. LPC, LCDC. This show provides essential emotional education on Mental Health, HSP (Highly Sensitive People), Narcissists & Manipulative personalities, healing from Trauma and PTSD, calming your nervous system, inner child work, and setting healthy boundaries. Emotional Badasses are survivors, thrivers, seekers, and healers! Expand and awaken to your higher purpose, be more present and authentic, find strength in spirituality, quiet the monkey mind of modern society with meditation, and connect deeply with yourself and safe others. We let go of what doesn't serve us to heal old wounds, find our voice guilt-free, and learn to be the hero in our own story. Embrace guerrilla self care, and laugh with lightness on the self development path. Nikki Eisenhauer is an International Life Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. This show is designed to mindfully be the emotional education so many of us crave; Emotional Badass is where we learn to love ourselves without apology. Emotional Badass is where Moxie Meets Mindful.
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Episodes

How to Use the Law of Attraction to Improve Mental Health: Spiritual Mothers, and Abraham Hicks

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 survivors, this conversation dives into the connection between self-care, mental health, and the Law of At...

Aug 15, 202127 minSeason 4Ep. 185

Why Patience and Self-Compassion are Crucial for Effective Healing, Recovery, and Mental Health

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 lead to profound personal growth and improved mental health. Join us as we uncover strategies to deve...

Aug 08, 202118 minSeason 4Ep. 184

Unlocking the 23 Traits of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Their Impact on Mental Health

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 self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and the empowerment that comes from embracing your sensitivity....

Aug 01, 202149 minSeason 4Ep. 183

How Brain Training can help Highly Sensitive People improve ADD and Mental Health, with Brain.FM CEO Dan Clark

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 functional music can transform your mental health. Brain.fm’s patented neural phase-locking technology helps ...

Jul 25, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 182

How to Find Purpose as an HSP, and The Law of Attraction for Mental Health

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 fosters a fulfilling life. Join Nikki Eisenhauer for empowering insights to guide you on your path to ...

Jul 18, 202132 minSeason 3Ep. 181

Simple Grounding Exercises to Manage Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Mental Health - Part 1

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 your mental health. Embrace grounding techniques to stay calm, centered, and thrive as a highly sensiti...

Jul 11, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 180

How to Cope with Anger, Guilt, Fear, Sadness, and Loneliness Effectively for our Mental Health

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 this episode, Nikki Eisenhauer guides us through understanding and managing these emotions, providing e...

Jul 04, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 179

Taking our Power back from Disappointment: A Crucial Step for Mental Health and Personal Growth

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 acknowledging both positive and negative emotions. Join us in this episode to discover the path to emotional g...

Jun 27, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 178

How to Stop Confusing Guilt with Empathy as a Highly Sensitive Person

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 Nikki Eisenhauer shares valuable insights and strategies to help highly sensitive people heal and t...

Jun 20, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 177

Self-Love Lessons from Rupi Kaur and Maya Angelou for Better Mental Health

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 manipulative tactics, and achieving personal empowerment. Join us for an inspiring exploration of menta...

Jun 13, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 176

The Journey from Trauma to Intuitive Living: Steps for a Healthier Life and Better Mental Health

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 practices, you can reduce anxiety, guilt, and shame, and move towards a more peaceful and empowered life. J...

Jun 06, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 175

How to Overcome Anxiety by Creating Ease & Boundaries for Our Mental Health

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. Join us to gain the skills needed for personal growth and healthy relationships. Resources: Download...

May 30, 202118 minSeason 3Ep. 174

How Dissociation, Depersonalization, and Fragmentation Protect the Mind During Childhood Trauma and PTSD

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 open, willing, and leaning into the light. These protective responses, while initially adaptive, can le...

May 23, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Interview with Lisa Tahir - LCSW | Author of The Chiron Effect, Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness

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 supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get...

May 16, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 172

The Ferry Visualization: Improve Mental Health by Learning to Go with the Flow

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 on enhancing your mental health and healing journey as an HSP. If you are interested in supporting u...

May 09, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Mother's Day and Family Trauma: Managing Dysfunctional Family Systems for Improved Mental Health

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 Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and...

May 02, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 170

Overcoming Loneliness: Strategies for HSPs to Attract Emotionally Healthy People

How do we find meaningful connections as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Today's episode shines light on how to practice personal responsibility within feelings of loneliness. In personal development we learn how to let go of low vibes and vibrate higher; this changes how we attract and relate to others, and our mental health. We seek safety as Survivors and Sensitives and that is most definitely available. Understanding how to overcome loneliness and attract emotionally healthy people requires...

Apr 25, 202123 minSeason 3Ep. 169

Seeking Seekers, Self Love, and Self Acceptance

We discuss SEEKER and SEEKING to increase self acceptance, understanding, self love, and compassion for how we think, feel, behave, and move through the world as we learn to embrace our authentic selves in healing, self development, and Mental Health. Nikki shares a story about her very 1st boss in mental health. Embracing your inner seeker can lead to significant mental health improvements and personal growth. This insightful discussion delves into the role of seeking in healing from trauma, de...

Apr 18, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 168

How HSPs Can Turn Pain into a Teacher For Better Mental Health

Can emotional pain be a pathway to personal growth for Highly Sensitive People? In today's episode I wanted to share a current struggle and my pain process for moving through the feelings of shock, powerlessness, anger, triggered abandonment wounds, hurt, and sadness. I highlight how to observe vs. absorb someone else's pain for HSPs, recovering codependents, people pleasers, care takers and survivors. I hope this episode shows you how to move through your own pain vs. getting bogged down, and s...

Apr 11, 202136 minSeason 3Ep. 167

Tame your Victim Story: Using Roadblocks and Mistakes to Improve Our Mental Health

This episode is about taming the destructive victim story of the dysfunctional ego to use roadblocks, mistakes, and struggle to grow our worth, esteem, and resiliency and mental health. It is a sign of great maturity and emotional evolution when we can practice gratitude when things are not going our way. We do this work because life is struggle but we do not have to suffer. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you ...

Apr 04, 202125 minSeason 3Ep. 166

How Saying Yes Can Transform the Lives of Highly Sensitive People

Learning how to say no, leads us to how to say yes. Nikki shares some personal stories of how YES has changed her life. We let go of survival mode and grow into thriving by showing up for ourselves with YES. Do you struggle with boundaries and personal growth as a highly sensitive person? Embracing healthy yeses can be a game-changer for your mental health. Discover how saying yes to the right opportunities can help you overcome trauma and build resilience. Visit https://www.patreon.com/emotiona...

Mar 28, 202124 minSeason 3Ep. 165

Are You Overthinking? Learn to Trust Your Intuition for Better Mental Health

Are you struggling with anxiety and overthinking? Discover the transformative power of understanding the distinction between intuition and anxiety. Let go of the stories & confusion that keep you lost by leaning into intuition and learning to trust your gut. Healing is learning to ACT from intuition without self-talking ourselves in circles. By fostering self-trust and overcoming codependency, you can make more authentic decisions and improve your mental health Nikki shares what's she's intu...

Mar 21, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 164

Little Observers & Shame. How we Hurt and Heal Ourselves: The Hidden Burden of Self-Blame in Highly Sensitive People

A vulnerable self shaming story from Nikki's childhood. This episode is about looking back into childhood to explore the shame and blame we can carry from the limited ways we processed problems in youth to find our growth edge, let go of shame and blame, and dialogue with our inner child to fill the voids, heal the wounds and level up our self love and like. What if healing your mental health as a highly sensitive person begins with self-forgiveness? Dive into the world of HSPs and uncover the d...

Mar 14, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 163

The ORANGE Guided Sensory Meditation to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

This Intuition growing meditation will help grow patience and mindful muscles, reduce anxious thinking, and increase our awareness of the subtle voice of intuition, through the strengthening and focusing of our sensory systems. Dive into a sensory meditation that promotes mental health and mindfulness, perfect for Highly Sensitive People (HSP). This guided meditation focuses on the sensory experience of an orange, helping you build intuitive muscles and improve emotional awareness. If you are in...

Mar 07, 202125 minSeason 3Ep. 162

Identifying Betrayal Bonds: Signs, Steps and Boundaries for Highly Sensitive People

What are betrayal bonds and how do they affect your mental health? In this episode, discover how trauma bonding impacts highly sensitive people and learn practical steps to address it. We explore the signs of betrayal bonds, the role of self-security, and the importance of personal responsibility in healing our mental health. Inspired by the book: The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships by Patrick J. Carnes PHD. Join us for insights and strategies to recognize and break free...

Feb 28, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 161

Don't Give Up on Wellness and Mental Health! A Guide for HSP's to Embrace Resiliency

This episode is for the moments we want to give up because we feel angry, exhausted, activated, and out of control. How to find more emotional rope when we thing our emotional rope’s run out. A very important lesson on the healing path. 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 hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotio...

Feb 21, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 160

Kelly Tobin Interview: Essential Resources and Community Support at The Gathering Place: A Lifeline for Many

What makes The Gathering Place in Denver, CO a sanctuary for those facing poverty and homelessness? This unique organization in Denver offers a trauma-informed environment that supports women, transgender individuals, and their children with essential resources and a strong sense of community. From providing food and clothing to fostering creativity and mental health wellness, The Gathering Place addresses the multifaceted needs of its members. Explore the impact of their compassionate approach ...

Feb 14, 202125 minSeason 3Ep. 159

When Easy is the Struggle For Highly Sensitive People

Are you struggling to embrace ease in your life? Exploring the reasons easy isn't easy for HSPs, Survivors, and Empaths, to gain inner permission to practice and invite more ease into this life that brings enough of it's own struggle. By owning these dynamics we no longer accidentally self sabotage with the limiting belief that ease is lazy and struggle is right. Allowing ease is the ultimate self care strategy. Many highly sensitive people and trauma survivors find ease challenging due to cultu...

Feb 07, 202131 minSeason 4Ep. 158

How My Grandfather's Backyard Taught Me the Power of Wonder and Simplicity

How often do you embrace wonder in your daily life? Wonder and simplicity are available to all of us. These are powerful tools of lightness, joy, and peace that can (believe it or not!) slow down the experience of time to make us feel as if we have more. These tools help us increase the quality of each moment of living. This is healing. This is growth. This is thriving. Embracing wonder can significantly enhance mental health, especially for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Light and love and won...

Jan 31, 202120 minSeason 4Ep. 157

How to Overcome Heartbreak: Rebuild Trust, and Resiliency for improved Mental Health

Feeling overwhelmed by heartbreak and emotional pain? In this week's episode I discuss the difference between story and feeling and how to get to the other side of a highly sensitive broken heart as quickly as possible. Healing is learning to love ourselves through the toughest of human feelings while letting go of the stories that bind us. How and why I allowed myself to open up to love again after 2 divorces. Explore how to enhance your mental health by embracing your feelings and letting go o...

Jan 24, 202120 minSeason 4Ep. 156
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