In this episode, we discuss: comparing and contrasting anxiety with the trait of high sensitivity how overstimulation and anxiety can become linked why HSPs might be more predisposed toward anxiety than the average person top reasons why HSPs experience anxiety how to become aware of the subtle difference between anxiety and overstimulation how releasing over-responsibility can also alleviate anxiety apps, visualizations, and tools to use for anxiety why you don't want to use the same tools for ...
May 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we chat: considerations to minimize overstimulation when you're planning a trip how to build in buffer time the merits of carry-on vs checking baggage for sensitive folks how to manage expectations with traveling companions (and choosing who to travel with in the first place!) why building in processing time during your trip can prevent overstimulation how reflecting on your values can bring more depth to travel as a sensitive person Find the transcript here. Stay up to date wit...
Apr 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we cover: the broad array of neurotypes within the HSP community defining neurodivergence and neurodiversity typical challenges of being different and neurodivergent in a neurotypical world how trying to live like everyone else can have disastrous consequences health challenges that can occur when we aren't honoring our needs as sensitively wired people the most common trauma response for HSPs and other neurodivergent folks how overstimulation can affect adrenal functioning and ...
Mar 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we discuss: what contributes to overstimulation how chronic stress can make a bad situation worse increasing our nervous system flexibility labs you may want to discuss with your doctor lifestyle changes that can support feeling less overstimulated Find the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?...
Mar 06, 2023•15 min•Ep. 9
In this episode we cover: the two types of potentially harmful messages we can receive the importance of reflecting emotional experience and what happens when we don't experience that in infancy adult attachment needs & how our experiences can influence how close or distant we feel to others how to begin feeling less lonely and isolated as an HSP or sensitively wired person Find the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . Take the free q...
Feb 20, 2023•24 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we explore: defining trauma & what behaviors adults view as "mature" reasons highly sensitive kids can appear more mature than peers research related to HSPs thriving and struggling in various environments challenges highly sensitive adults may face that aren't necessarily related to or stemming from trauma Find the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?...
Feb 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we explore: what late-identified ADHD can look like and how to find support for yourself what the neurodiversity movement is and how identifying as neurodivergent can promote self-acceptance how cultivating awareness of physical sensations & emotions can help support ADHDers the additional mental load that ADHDers, HSPs and other neurodivergent people can experience the difference between neutral ADHD traits and distressing symptoms Krista Carvin is a Registered Social Worke...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, we explore: what makes a belief toxic and how that can affect us how our familial and societal roles influence us for better and for worse the helpful role envy can play in pointing the way to what we want more of in our lives how to identify and push back on unhelpful or toxic beliefs Find the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we explore: What spiritual abuse and religious trauma are and how to identify red flags for both How Highly Sensitive People can specifically be impacted by experiencing spiritual abuse Challenges when leaving a spiritually abusive environment Finding a therapist who specializes in spiritual abuse, religious trauma and/or Highly Sensitive People and what questions to ask on a consult call Transcript available here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie o...
Oct 31, 2022•41 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we explore: a working definition of trauma and how to know if you've experienced trauma how trauma is uniquely encoded in the body's systems how trauma affects highly sensitive people healing modalities and tools for trauma how to find healing from trauma Transcript available here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . T ake the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype? Find an HSP-knowledgeable therapist in your area here....
Oct 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we explore: Research on Highly Sensitive People and if there's research on empaths How empath can be defined When being an empath is caused or influenced by trauma How to stop soaking up negative energy if you are empathic Transcript available here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?...
Oct 03, 2022•14 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, we explore: what a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is from scientific and experiential standpoint and how to identify if you're highly sensitive what HSPs need to feel fulfilled factors that influence our perceptions of sensitivity how to move from feeling like a victim to your sensitivity into empowerment Transcript available here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . T ake the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?...
Sep 19, 2022•27 min•Ep. 1
Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram . Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?
Sep 06, 2022•1 min
