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Not Too Sensitive - Empowering Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) To Own Their Sensitivity

Have you been told you're "too sensitive" or "too emotional"? Do you often feel drained by other people? Are you moved to tears easily? If so... you just may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Join host and HSP Mentor, Alissa Boyer, as she breaks the stigma of sensitivity and teaches you how to embrace your sensitivity as a gift. Here, you'll always be welcomed exactly as you are. New episodes every Tuesday!
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90. If You’ve Ever Felt Invisible, Listen To This

We all just want to be seen and accepted for who we truly are. In the age of social media it can often feel like we're yelling into the void and no one is answering. I've felt like this so often while running my business and I want to tell you that it gets easier. It all starts with your inner child. In this episode, you'll learn: How to tell if your inner child is in charge of your emotions About the importance of seeing yourself first That you are amazing and perfect just the way you are 🌸 🌸...

May 16, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 90

89. How to Feel Seen & Accepted in Your Relationships as an HSP

I remember feeling like I was along on this journey. I was feeling so misunderstood and trying to fit into a box so people wouldn't think I was weird or "too much". I didn't feel accepted because I wasn't accepting myself. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's so important to accept yourself first. About the things you can do to feel like you belong. How to build confidence in who you truly are. 🌸 🌸 🌸 Enroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course Follow along on Instagram: @li...

May 09, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 89

88. An Episode for Non-Highly Sensitive People to Understand HSPs!

As a non-HSP, it can be hard to understand what HSPs go through. While it's not good or bad to be an HSP or not, there are some major differences between the two and it's important that both sides understand each other. We can learn to support and encourage each other but it first starts with empathy. So here I am to cast some light on what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person. In this episode, you'll learn: That being an HSP is a genetic trait (not something that is learned). About some tel...

May 02, 202329 minEp. 88

87. Tapping Into Confidence & Self-Reliance As An HSP

As an HSP, it can be so tough to keep putting yourself out there when people judge you or say mean things. I've dealt with this as an HSP business owner and I'm here to tell you that it does get easier. In this episode, you'll learn: About my confidence journey as an HSP business owner How important it is to trust yourself and have your own back Why you should keep showing up for yourself even when it's hard 🌸 🌸 🌸 Get the replay of The Sensitive & Worthy Workshop Apply for The Soulful HSP...

Apr 25, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 87

86. Trusting Yourself, Letting Go of Guilt, & Becoming Unbothered by What Others are Doing

"I should be doing more." A thought that pops into my head A LOT. Especially as a new mom. We can often be consumed by what others are doing and compare ourselves but there is so much freedom in just trusting yourself and letting go of what others are doing. In this episode, you'll learn: About my struggles with comparison as a new mom. Why it's so important to let go of guilt and trust yourself. How being in alignment is better for everyone! 🌸 🌸 🌸 Join me inside ⁠The Sensitive & Soulful ...

Apr 18, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 86

85. Romanticize Your Life & Create Magic in the Mundane

You know what's so amazing? We get to make our life as special as we want! We get to have our fizzy little drinks in the afternoon and light a candle when we want and take a deep breath of fresh air. We can make our lives magical. I know it can be all too easy to get caught up in life and the endless to-do list and get overwhelmed by all we have to and want to accomplish but we can also enjoy our lives right now exactly how they are! In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to slow down...

Apr 11, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 85

84. Managing Triggers, Overcoming People-Pleasing, and Being Okay with Disappointing Others

I had someone unsubscribe from my email list and I wasn't triggered by it! My stomach didn't drop when I read it. I didn't go into a negative shame spiral thinking no one wanted to hear what I had to say. I just thought, "Okay, no worries!" It felt so freeing. The hard work I've put into releasing people-pleasing has really started to pay off and I want all HSPs to be able to experience this feeling. In this episode, you'll learn: About my people-pleasing past and how I overcame it How to manage...

Apr 04, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 84

83. Are HSPs More Prone to Mental Health Struggles? My Recent Experience & How I'm Emerging From the Darkness

Motherhood is hard. Running a business is hard. Being an HSP on top of that definitely adds a whole other dimension. I really try to always be positive about being an HSP but at the end of the day, I'm only human and things tend to wear us down much harder if we aren't careful. HSPs tend to get stuck in overthinking and overanalyzing and needing breaks before we burn out - and that's OK! It's all about learning how to take care of ourselves and nourish ourselves or ask for help. I recently had a...

Mar 28, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 83

82. Why HSPs Gaslight Themselves, Emotion Regulation, & Growing Through Discomfort with Patrick Murphy

Join me in this conversation with my dear friend with Patrick Murphy. It was originally an episode recorded in October 2022 for Patricks podcast and it was too good of a chat to not share with you all! We cover so many amazing topics from setting boundaries, to meditation and EFT tapping, to even how I'm feeling as a new mom. In this episode, you'll learn: About how HSPs tend to gaslight themselves Why it's so important to sit with and grow through discomfort How to tell when it's time to get ou...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 82

81. The Spiritual Art of Surrender (How It Can Change Your Life)

The greatest experiences in my life, came on the other side of surrender. When I was hitting walls and feeling so beyond frustrated by life, I surrendered and the most magical things happened. If you’ve been doing all the things and exhausting every possible resource (and exhausting yourself), I invite you to surrender. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we have road blocks in our lives The importance of surrender Why surrender is a spiritual and courageous act 🌸 🌸 🌸 Join me inside The Sensit...

Mar 14, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 81

80. Becoming Fierce with Your Boundaries as a Recovering People-Pleaser [Sensitive & Empowered Series with Matt Landsidel]

In this episode, Matt and I explore the process of creating renewal and realignment in our lives. We share candidly the ways we've been uncovering what is no longer working for us and the steps we're taking to align with what does feel good for us. In this raw conversation, we chat about facing our fears as recovering people-pleasers, becoming fierce with our boundaries, bringing playfulness into our lives, and the magic of messy action. 🌸 🌸 🌸 Follow Matt Landsiedel on Instagram: @inspiredtob...

Mar 07, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 80

79. Are You Taking on Everyone Else's Energy? An Honest Talk About Energetic Boundaries

When reaching for new levels, I've found that my energetic boundaries need to be reinforced. I'm always learning and that's ok! We aren't always going to be perfect and there's always room to grow. If you feel like your once solid boundaries are starting to slide, it might be time for a little reset and a little more intention. In this episode, you'll learn: About the signs that you need to strengthen your boundaries. How easily HSPs carry others energy About the power of mindful cord-cutting pr...

Feb 28, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 79

78. How I'm Healing My Addiction to Urgency

I can't be the only one who constantly feels like I'm going 100 miles per hour with no breaks and no time to breath and no time to even eat away from my desk... Being a high-achiever and an HSP has always had it's challenges and I'm learning everyday how to achieve the things I want while also being present in my life and giving myself rest. In this episode, you'll learn: How I've started to incorporate rest into every day. Why it's so important to slow down and choose yourself. About my journey...

Feb 21, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 78

77. Everything You Need To Know About Relationships As An HSP (Re-air: October 2021)

Happy Valentines Day! I thought it was the perfect time to re-share this Sensitive & Soulful Podcast episode from October 2021 talking all about relationships as an HSP. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ HSPs make up only about 15-20% of the population which means most people you meet and have relationships with are not HSPs. This is why it's so important to learn about your trait and understand the HSP characteristics fully in order to communicate them to your partner. Our partners can't read our minds, we must be ...

Feb 14, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 77

76. You're Not Dramatic and Your Needs DO Matter

I was feeling a little dramatic the other day when I canceled my HSP Business Mastermind Zoom call and IG Live because I was overwhelmed and not feeling my best. I made the decision to cancel these things because I needed to give myself space to breath and reset. And something very interesting happened when I did this that I was so proud of (listen to find out)! In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to trust yourself and your needs. That you are not dramatic, you just have different ...

Feb 07, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 76

75. How to Get Unstuck and Align to Your Soul Path [Sensitive & Empowered Series with Matt Landsiedel]

After a short break, Matt and I are back for the Sensitive & Empowered Series . In this episode, Matt and I explore the concept of Dharma and how this concept connects us to our soul path and purpose in this life. We talk about our own struggles trying to understand our Dharma throughout life and how we came into connection with the path we both choose to walk. We also explore how we both feel stuck at times in our lives especially when life asks us to pivot as we grow and change, and the re...

Jan 31, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 75

74. 3 Reasons HSPs Make Amazing Business Owners

I will always, always, always believe that HSPs make the best business owners. Between our empathy, our need for flexibility, and our life experiences, we can truly be great leaders and find so much purpose in running our own businesses. I know for me, becoming a business owner just kind of happened but I’m so grateful it did and I wouldn’t change anything. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why I think HSPs make the best business owners About how I went from writing a blog to writing a book proposa...

Jan 24, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 74

73. A Vulnerable Update - Losing IG Followers, Business Updates & Transitioning into Motherhood

I had another episode planned for today but felt I needed to be super real with you all. I've been experiencing a lot of transitions in my life (corporate to full-time business owner, becoming a mother) and it has been A LOT, to say the least. I wanted to share what's been going on behind the scenes with me and my business. I've started following my passions and some people don't like it and that has been hard for me. But I'm learning and trusting that I will find my people. 🌸 🌸 🌸 Join me on ...

Jan 17, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 73

72. Why so Many HSPs Struggle with Burnout and Hyper-Achievement

Look, when it comes to overachieving and pushing boundaries, I was the queen of it. BUT it lead to major burnout, exhaustion, and chronic illness. I don't recommend this path. We, as Highly Sensitive People, have to take better care of ourselves in order to thrive. We have to set healthy boundaries and stick to them. In this episode, you'll learn: About how my first corporate job drove me to burnout Why it's essential to take good care of ourselves Why we need to stop ignoring the signs 🌸 🌸 🌸...

Jan 10, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 72

71. What To Do When You Feel Like You're "Not Good Enough"

I remember struggling as a kid to feel like I belonged. I always felt that the other girls were prettier, smarter, and more fun. And then there I was, tall and awkward and never saying the right things. Sadly, this carried with me into adulthood and I've had to consciously do the deep inner work to heal these past wounds. You're not alone in feeling like you're not enough but I'm here to tell you that you are so much more than enough! You are perfect and loved just the way you are. In this episo...

Jan 03, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 71

70. When Life Feels Hard, I Remember This

Whatever trials or hardships you're currently going through, and even though it feels like it will never end...you will get through it. I'm sending love and grace to anyone in a tough season and I hope you'll give yourself the same love and grace. In this episode, you'll learn: That every season and cycle will eventually come to an end About an extremely difficult time in my life How you can get through anything 🌸 🌸 🌸 Enroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course Follow along on...

Dec 27, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 70

69. How to Deal With Overwhelm When You Have a Lot To Do

You know that feeling where you have so many things to do but you don't know where to start so you just don't do anything? Yeah, I feel that a lot. But I'm here to share the magic bullet to beating overwhelm! Tune into this episode to find out what it is! In this episode, you'll learn: How to deal with an overwhelming to-do list Why you need to take care of energy leaks How tiny micro steps can lead to big results 🌸 🌸 🌸 Enroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course Follow along ...

Dec 20, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 69

68. Self-Trust & Having Your Own Back [Sensitive & Empowered Series with Matt Landsiedel]

Join Matt and I on this episode of the Sensitive & Empowered Series , where we talk about our own personal journeys toward developing self-trust. From people-pleasing and conformity, to learning to listen to the whispers of our intuition, we have both come a long way when it comes to learning how to trust ourselves. We both live by the motto “feel the fear and do it anyway” and this has been the mindset we have needed to take the necessary action to put ourselves in situations where we can d...

Dec 13, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 68

67. Honor Your Need to go Slow (Working with Cycles)

Winter is coming! And you might be in a season of winter right now and it can feel so frustrating when you feel like you always have to be going, doing, and creating. Embrace whatever season or cycle you’re in and you’ll move through it so much faster. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it's important to embrace where you're at How to let go and let the seasons and cycles guide you Why it's okay to have times of rest and reflection 🌸 🌸 🌸 Enroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Co...

Dec 06, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 67

66. Why Taking a Break from Consumption is Important for Sensitive Souls

I've had enough of over consumption - whether it's social media, the news, podcasts, or just other people. We all have our own thoughts and opinions but when we only consume and never create, we tend to tone down our own messages to fit the collective. So, no more agreeing with everyone for the sake of agreeing with everyone. It's time to take back our power and understand how important it is to be still, quiet, and listening to our own voices. In this episode, you'll learn: About how your messa...

Nov 29, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 66

65. My Spicy Thoughts on How to Stop Sabotaging & Start Actually Following Through

Your dreams are worth it. Your passions are worth it. Start committing and devoting your attention to yourself and your business and watch how it starts to grow and blossom. It won't happen over night but it will be worth it. In this episode, you'll learn: About how devotion to my blog got me where I am today Why showing up for your passions is an act of self-care About how following through boosts your self-confidence 🌸 🌸 🌸 Enroll now in The Sensitive & Soulful Self-Worth Course Follow a...

Nov 22, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 65

64. Experiencing Loneliness as an HSP [Sensitive & Empowered Series with Matt Landsiedel]

Join Matt and I on this episode of the Sensitive & Empowered Series (a monthly Instagram chat)! This month we talked about loneliness. We've both been experiencing bouts of loneliness in our lives right now and we wanted to share openly and vulnerably about the cause and how we're dealing with it. Being an HSP can be such a gift but it can also be challenging to navigate as well. Social isolation and hyper-independence are two common defense mechanisms many of us tend to use to cope with lon...

Nov 15, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 64

63. Self-Worth and Motherhood

Motherhood is no joke! This is a huge transition in my life that has really been bringing up a lot of "stuff" I thought I had moved through. I felt very grounded and solid in my self-worth and then I had a baby and everything changed. If you're a new mom or have been one for a while and feel like you've been hard on yourself or holding onto shame, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: How being a new mom can bring up past traumas Why we need to loosen the reins and give up some...

Nov 08, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 63

62. Why Releasing the "Shoulds" Will Set You Free

Hey, you. News flash, you don't have to do all the things. I'm here to give you permission to drop the "shoulds" in your life. "I should be working on my business." "I should be journaling more." "I should be eating healthier." And while yes, these things are good for you and your mental well being, sometimes the guilt that comes with the "shoulds" is worse than just not doing the thing! In this episode, you'll learn: About my struggle with new business "shoulds". Why it's okay to drop the ball ...

Nov 01, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 62

61. How to Tap into Your Intuition as an HSP

We've all gotten little hits of inspiration at random times or in random places. Most people tend to ignore those hits. But as HSPs we can only ignore it for so long before our hearts start to yell at us. Our intuition is naturally strong but if we've been ignoring it for too long or listening to other peoples' opinions over our own, it's probably gotten lost somewhere deep inside of us. This episode comes to you straight from my Sensitive & Soulful Membership vault! During the time of recor...

Oct 25, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 61
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