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Highly Sensitive Soul Podcast (for HSPs)

Lisa Matthewsredcircle.com

For Highly Sensitive Souls on a conscious journey of discovering their gifts and their purpose while building an intentional life.


For those who are curious about both the science and spirituality behind being a Highly Sensitive Person (or HSP). Weaving this knowledge to create tools, practices, and rituals to support your unique self.


Covering topics from energy healing to entrepreneurship, from Nature’s wisdom to the nervous system, we’ll be taking both a broad look and a deep dive into what it means to thrive as a Highly Sensitive Soul.

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Episodes

42. Mother in the Mother with author Pippa Grace ~ Honouring Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day everyone. Today I'm sharing a beautiful conversation with Pippa Grace, socially engaged artist and author of Mother in the Mother. This rich collection of stories from over fifty women shares on the many stages of Motherhood, and in particular "by looking at the three-way relationship between grandmother, mother, and child." This Mother's Day, come take a journey with Pippa and I as we explore some of the potent and powerful layers of being a Mother in today's world. Here's mo...

May 10, 202554 minEp. 42

41. Creating your sensory support toolkit and advocating for your Highly Sensitive needs

I'm back!! It's almost surreal to be podcasting again, I'm excited to share how you can create your sensory support toolkit (and what that actually is). Sharing stories from my life to support you on your Highly Sensitive path. Here's my fav Honest Guys guided meditation (the second half instrumental portion is super chill) https://open.spotify.com/track/771QVZ2RmzkV05OVRQUfjd?si=d69e54587fbe4755 Please note this podcast is separate from my clinical work and represents my own views and opinions....

Feb 24, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 41

40. We can do hard things: 10 tips to help you navigate challenges as a Highly Sensitive Person

10 lessons learned from returning to full-time school in my mid thirties. Well, this past 2 years has been a doozy. I've just completed Massage Therapy school (woohoo!) and while it was incredibly challenging, it was also deeply rewarding and I love weaving Craniosacral and Massage together. In today's episode, I share tips, tools, and practices that I used to navigate the challenges of going back to school.You can use these in your own life to help navigate change, new situations, and to finall...

Jul 11, 20241 hrEp. 40

39. Staying connected to the Mystical when life gets busy (aka when life gets full!)

I'm back! It's been a long hiatus from recording as I focused on studies and self-care. One of the big layers of this year was finding beauty, magic, and awe when life got really full. How do we find the Mystical in life when there's just too much on the to-do list? Here's 6 suggestions for you to explore in your own life. No matter how busy life is, there's always space for the awe, wonder, and the Mystical in life. Consider donating to the podcast: bit.ly/supportthepodcast Support this podcast...

Aug 30, 202349 minEp. 39

37. Deep Conversations on Death and Dying with Aaron Banfield

Well today's episode is a different kind of conversation, and one that we don't often have enough. My dear friend Aaron Banfield and I explore illness, death, and dying in today's conversation. You can see by the episode title that today's going to be a deep dive into some hard topics, yet these are incredibly meaningful and important elements to talk about. ***Trigger warning: illness, terminal illness, grief, cancer, death and dying, graphic medical content.*** There is also some swearing in t...

Aug 08, 202258 minEp. 32

36. A busy life versus a full life as you hold the space for sacred self-care

Do you ever find yourself saying life is busy? In today's episode I invite in a gentle perspective shift on that, while also sharing a personal story from my own life around this. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations

Jun 17, 202236 minEp. 36

35. Self-Trust & Following your Intuition on your Pregnancy & Motherhood Journey - with Briana Faust: Energy Healer, Motherhood Support + Business Owner

Join myself and special guest Briana Faust as she shares about the pregnancy and motherhood journey as a Highly Sensitive Person. She shares her own journey, and the need for taking time + space for yourself as a mother (even though societal conditioning may be telling us we need to do *all the things* ourselves). We talk about intuition, self-trust, and navigating the overwhelming amount of information that can come at a person during pregnancy and motherhood. Briana shares practical tips and p...

May 13, 202256 minEp. 35

34. Breathing your Self into being: Breathwork for self-growth, mental clarity, and even business - with Ariana Fotinakis: Business Coach & Breathwork Facilitator

Breathwork is showing up *everywhere* these days, and for good reason. It’s an incredible way to get in touch with yourself, strip back old conditioning, and tap into your intuition. For those on a self-growth and self-healing journey, breathwork may feel like that missing piece. Yet what about when it’s not the right time to breathe? Where do you go to find someone to facilitate a breathwork session or circle? Tune in to today’s episode to sink into the deep world of breathwork. Special guest A...

May 02, 202259 minEp. 34

33. How to finally start writing your book (when you're a Highly Sensitive Person) with Author Coach & Ghostwriter Jennifer Locke

Ever felt drawn to capturing your words, ideas, and thoughts down on paper and finally writing the book you've always wanted too? Whether you're feeling unsure of how to get started or worried if it's "good enough" to really be a book, you'll want to hear what today's special guest has to say. (Warning: motivation to get writing while you drop everything else on your to-do list may happen.) Jennifer Locke, Author Coach & Ghostwriter shares fantastic advice in today's episode as she shares on...

Apr 15, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 33

32. HSP's in a Nutshell: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person Trait with the DOES Framework

Want a simple way to wrap your head around the HSP trait? In today's episode I walk you through the DOES framework by Dr. Elaine Aron. I share what each letter in this acronym stands for, as well as sharing research and some of my own stories. If you'd like to understand this innate trait, either for yourself or to better understand a loved one, friend, or even employee, I invite you to tune in! Life gets easier when we understand ourselves better. ------------------------------------- *You can ...

Apr 08, 202240 minEp. 32

31. The Beauty of Walking at Your Own Pace in Life

Ever felt like the pace of the day was too fast? Ever felt guilty about taking the time you need to slow down, or move at a different pace? In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my personal experiences with slowing down, listening to my body, and allowing myself to do what I need...when I need. A huge disclaimer that I recognize that the capitalistic framework we are under can make it challenging to give ourselves what we need. There are systemic factors at work that impact us and that can bri...

Mar 25, 202221 minEp. 31

30. Cycles of Belonging & Perimenopause as a Rite of Passage with Author & Priestess Stella Tomlinson

Join me on today's episode with Author & Priestess Stella Tomlinson as we dive into: Exploring how the outer seasons of the menstrual cycle, the moon and the seasonal year affect our inner world of emotions and the soul. How, as highly sensitives, we're naturally sensitive to the entire circle of the energy of life, death and rebirth and how honouring this full cycle is essential for our mental and emotional health as well as spiritual authenticity. And perhaps my favorite part of this whole...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 30

29. Why I'm leaving social media (even though I have an online business)...and the ways I'm reclaiming my focus

Ever lost an hour of your life from a "quick check" on instagram? Or felt overstimulated after scrolling through facebook? If you have an online business and have been feeling an inner nudge to explore leaving social media, this episode is for you. Books mentioned today: Bored and Brilliant book by Manoush Zomorodi Stolen Focus book by Johann Hari Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations...

Feb 16, 202254 minEp. 29

28. Exploring Self-Care & Energy Healing with Rae-Lynn Danielle, Woman’s Intuitive Guide

Monika Smutney healing practitioner Lisa mentioned in this episode: https://madhucollective.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/28/bio -------------------------- Connect with guest Rae-Lynn Danielle Website: https://www.raelynndanielle.com/ Instagram @ raelynndaniellewellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raelynndaniellewellness --------------- If you’ve enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can donate an amount of your choice here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/f7565dde-aefb-4d4e-a845-...

Feb 05, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 28

27. Breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice with Kelsey Hewins : Certified Teacher & Practitioner in the Breath Integration Method of Counseling

Today I share a powerful interview with Kelsey Hewins. We cover topics like: Feeling overly responsible for other people's discomfort, or happiness. How a person who is worried about disappointing others can actually put themselves first. Saying no, guilt, and breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice. Get your notebooks ready! This episode's a good one :) -------------------------- Connect with guest Kelsey Hewins, Certified Teacher and Practitioner in the Breath Integration Method of Counselling 8 ...

Jan 10, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 25

26. Eight things I learned this year as a Highly Sensitive Person--> One year anniversary episode!

It has been an incredible year with you!! This episode marks the first anniversary (of many) for the Highly Sensitive Soul Podcast. I share some of my personal and entreprenurial learnings from the year, tune in to some of the highlights of my own inner jounrey of building a conscious and intuitively-led life! --- Link’s mentioned in today’s show Visioning the New Year: Amethyst Crystal Class: https://combinationhealing.ca/events/ Monika Smutny: Crystal & Reiki Practitioner in Rossland, BC h...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 26

25. Exploring Ayurveda for Highly Sensitive People: Ancient healing practices for modern times - with Alison Evin, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Health Coach

Today’s special guest Alison Evin shares her wonderful knowledge about Ayurveda. If you’ve never heard of it before, that’s ok! Ever done a yoga class? Well, that’s part of Ayurvedic Medicine. She walks you through some of the ways people can benefit from this ancient way of looking at the body, mind, and spirit. We also dive into burnout and chronic health issues, and how Ayurveda can help. I particular like the part where she names how people that have a different dosha (which is sort of like ...

Dec 10, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 22

24. Samhain to Solstice: A window for reflection, creating space, & going inward

Samhain to Solstice. Samhain, better known as Halloween, through to Solstice provides a unique window of time on the earth-based calendar to consciously slow down, make space, and look at your life. I’ll cover suggestions for engaging with this potent energy and ways to get the lay of the land in your life. Tune in to today's episode to learn more! Feel welcome to share with a friend who you think would like this episode as well. Link’s mentioned in today’s show https://chaninicholas.com/your-gu...

Nov 18, 202144 minEp. 24

23. Guided Meditation: Shifting from a Thinking Brain to a Feeling Brain (and an intro to the Menstrual-Wise Collective!)

In today's episode I invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy some guided meditation time. This meditation is great to use when you want to get out of your head and feel a deeper connection to your heartspace and body. Enjoy this podcast? If you'd like to support it, you can donate an amount of your choice here: https://bit.ly/supportthepodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations...

Nov 05, 202119 minEp. 23

22. Developing your Intuition as a Highly Sensitive Person: Signs, Synchronicities, & Coincidences

Highly Sensitives are intuitive creatures. We already see and sense so many subtle details. Sometimes it doesn't take long to develop our intuition further when we make it a conscious part of our lives. Have you ever seen a feather on the ground, 11:11 on the clock (every single day), or felt like there might be these little signs from the Universe to guide your path? In today's episode, I dive into Signs, Synchronicities, & Coincidences as ways to develop your intuition. I share a number of...

Oct 14, 202156 minEp. 22

21. Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Leader - with Muriel Kosovsky, Coach for Highly-Sensitive Leaders

Joining me on the show today is Muriel Kosovsky! Diving into how leadership can be different for a Highly Sensitive Person, tips to navigate highly stimulating environments, and more! About Muriel Kosovsky: Muriel is a certified and ICF-ACC accredited coach who helps Highly sensitive leaders and professionals navigate their high sensitivity AND use their special gifts and superpowers in the corporate and business space. Muriel’s mission is to help HSPs fulfill their potential as leaders whilst p...

Oct 08, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 21

20. 5 Common Challenges for Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs (with tips to navigate them :)

Happy Autumn Equinox! Or Spring Equinox if you're living in the Southern Hemisphere. I love this time of year (it's one of my favs :) and for some reason, business and being Highly Sensitive has been front and center in my mind. Today's episode is for all of you who own (or are thinking of starting) a business. I share a personal story of how I learned not all business programs are the same, and not all business programs are designed with a Highly Sensitive's nervous system in mind. I'll be shar...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 20

19. Inclusion, Belonging, & Avoiding Emotional Burnout as an HSP Activist with Anvita Akkur, Inclusion & Belonging Coach

Hey everybody, today's episode is all about navigating social & environmental justice issues as Highly Sensitive Person. In it, you'll hear from Anvita Akkur, who brings a wide breadth of knowledge from lived experience and education to her work. She's also an Inclusion & Belonging Coach who has some fantastic tips for those that want to get involved in justice issues, yet find themselves burning out. Connect with Anvita here! Instamgram: @TheInclusionCoach Email: anvita.akkur@gmail.com ...

Sep 15, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 19

18. Are you sound sensitive? 10 Sound Strategies for Highly Sensitive People

Who here is sound sensitive? I’m waving both hands wildly here, as I’m a very sound sensitive HSP. In today’s episode I go through 10 sound strategies you can use to better navigate this fairly common occurrence in HSPs. ---------- Articles referenced: https://exceptionallysensitivepeople.com/music-sounds-different-for-highly-sensitive-people/ Safe and Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/ Acute stress induces hyperacusis in women with high levels of emotional exhaustion. https://pubm...

Aug 20, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 18

17. The Value of Slowness

Hey everybody, today's episode is exploring the value of slowness in a world that underrates it. I share a few personal stories around this and some practical tips to bring more slowness into life to support our wonderfully sensitive selves. --------------------- Thanks for considering supporting the podcast with a donation amount of your choice. https://bit.ly/supportthepodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations...

Jul 15, 202149 minEp. 17

16. 6 Self-Care Skills for Summer for Highly Sensitive People

It's getting hot out there! For real. Who else here struggles with heat, bright sunshine, and the continuous drone of a fan? If you've ever found camping to be both fun and very challenging (the change in sleep, food, and environment) and maybe feel that going to a crowded beach is not your favorite idea of summer fun, then this episode is for you! Not all people love summer. Some do for sure, Highly Sensitives included. Though there are a few special things about this time of year that can be h...

Jun 24, 202155 minEp. 16

15. Intro to Astrology, Eclipses, & Summer Solstice with Courtney Burns, Astrologist

Today we dive into the astrological themes of this year's Summer Solstice, the upcoming Solar Eclipse on June 10th, Eclipses, and Saturn Returns. Courtney Burns and I have a wide-ranging chat on an introduction to astrology, birth (natal) charts, and the 3 keys to start off with if you're new to astrology. We also get into how we both cry at movies as we FEEL it all so deeply as Highly Sensitives, cuz, ya know how I roll. This is a super fun episode with lots of laughter and wisdom shared by the...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 15

14. Creating an Intentional and Sustainable Life as a Highly Sensitive Person

Hey everybody, today's episode is more on a philosophical note....with lessons from my zucchini plant. Ha! I'm serious though, have a listen to see what I'm talking about. How do we, as Highly Sensitive People, create a life that feels like it's meaningful to us, that it matters, and that it isn't overwhelming 24/7? I share thoughts and reflections, as well as my own personal journey on this in today's episode. --------------------- Thanks for considering supporting the podcast with a donation a...

May 20, 202137 min

13. Herbal Medicine, Highly Sensitive People, and our Innate Superpowers with Marie Zak, Clinical Herbalist

I’ve got a juicy episode today with the lovely Marie Zak where she shares her herbal knowledge with us. She walks us through her experiences of shutting down her energetic and spiritual sensitivities growing up, through to the journey of discovering the richness of plants that we can all connect to with the gifts of sensitivity. Marie has a special flavor of bringing in the body’s wisdom and using somatic (body) based tools and practices to support full spectrum healing. If you’ve ever been draw...

May 06, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 14
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