In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , host Kimberly Marshall is turning the microphone inward to share her own story as a highly sensitive person. From discovering she was an HSP at just 19 — to navigating motherhood, career burnout, and a deep healing and spiritual journey — she shares many of the challenges she’s faced with her sensitivity along with the growth she’s experienced over the years. If you’re an HSP who has struggled with your confidence and finding the strength to stand up fo...
Sep 23, 2025•38 min•Ep. 15
If you’ve ever felt like it was difficult to accept your trait of high sensitivity, especially as it relates to being labeled with the word “sensitive,” then this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast is for you. I’m joined by writing coach, author, and founder of The Introverts Paper Playground , Nicola McDonald, who found that recognizing and validating her sensitivity shifted her from refusing to acknowledge her sensitivity to embracing it wholeheartedly. It’s packed with lots of inspiration and u...
Sep 16, 2025•45 min•Ep. 14
*Content Warning: This episode includes some strong language and mentions of sex abuse, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Have you ever wondered if there’s a deeper, more spiritual side to being highly sensitive? In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , I’m joined by Dr. Katie Larson. She’s a hypnotherapist, growth coach, and somatic practitioner who shares her journey with past-life regression, somatic healing, and the spiritual aspects of life. Together, we explore how these practic...
Sep 09, 2025•48 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , NLP Master and Sensitive Leadership Coach Nina Khoo shares how her journey through burnout, parenting sensitive children, and navigating high-pressure corporate life led her to discover her sensitivity. We discuss healing through practices like NIA, intuition-building, and mBraining, and how highly sensitive women can step into leadership with confidence and resilience. Nina shares: How recognizing sensitivity in her children helped her recognize it in ...
Sep 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , therapist, author, and speaker Barbara Allen-Williams shares how leaning into empathy and embracing a quiet style of leadership allows HSPs to rise above social norms and fid their stride. She shares why empathy is a strength, how to honor your needs without apology, and practical ways to step into leadership that feels authentic to you. We talk about what it means to be enough, the importance of rest, and the powerful energy that HSPs bring to the worl...
Aug 26, 2025•40 min•Ep. 11
*Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide, which may be sensitive for some listeners. In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , Kimberly Marshall sits down with author and advocate William Allen to explore the personal and often unspoken journey of being a highly sensitive man. From cultural conditioning to emotional suppression, this conversation shines a light on the challenges and quiet power of high sensitivity in men. William shares: His personal journey later in life of ...
Aug 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 10
*Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide, which may be sensitive for some listeners. If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t speak up for your needs in the workplace, doctor’s office, classroom, this episode is for you. Today, I speak with Dr. Sandra Clifton who shares her personal journey realizing she was an HSP after a gift from her sister changed her life. This led to a mission: advocating for highly sensitive students and reframing sensitivity in education and mental health...
Aug 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , I’m joined by HSP life coach Louise Smith who, after realizing she was an HSP in her early forties, encountered mixed emotions about her trait. We talk about how difficult it can be to find your footing and confidence as an HSP, and we also explore how HSPs can benefit from inviting our minds, bodies, and souls to our healing conversation in unison. Listen in as we discuss the HSP journey and how Louise helps others heighten their confidence, self-accep...
Aug 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , HSP therapist and lightworker Jessica Jade Thompson shares how discovering her HSP trait helped her make sense of her emotions and inner world. She also opens up about how healing — especially through shadow work, therapy, and spiritualism — has allowed her to feel more grounded, openhearted, and aligned with her purpose. We talk about what it means to be enough, the importance of rest, and the powerful energy that HSPs bring to the world simply by bein...
Jul 29, 2025•39 min•Ep. 7
Have you ever wondered why you can’t stand bright office lights, long workdays, or feel more emotionally reactive and overwhelmed than those around you? In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , my guest Janelle Lindemuth shares her experience with feeling pressured to keep up in a fast-paced, overstimulating corporate environment, which can led to deep burnout and disconnection from our truest selves. In this episode, Janelle shares: How she discovered she was an HSP after reading Quiet by Sus...
Jul 22, 2025•30 min•Ep. 6
Have you ever felt stuck ruminating and overthinking every possible catastrophic outcome in a relationship or big decision? If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), making major life decisions — especially in love — all the “what if?” rabbit holes can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Happy HSP Podcast, therapist Ella Ozer shares how discovering she was highly sensitive changed the way she shows up in both her personal and professional life, but even more importantly, how she helps oth...
Jul 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of the Happy HSP Podcast , Dr. Kaaryn Cater, an educator and researcher in the field of high sensitivity, discusses her journey discovering she was a highly sensitive person (HSP) and how it influenced her life and work. The conversation explores Dr. Kaaryn’s research of HSPs in education, her own experiences as an HSP, and how she manages her sensitivity in both her personal and professional life. Dr. Kaaryn also highlights the importance of understanding and accommodating high ...
Jul 08, 2025•27 min•Ep. 4
Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) who struggles with self-confidence among friends or in the workplace? Maybe you’re unsure of who you are or what you’re truly meant to do for a living, and you’re wondering how to gain more clarity. Today on The Happy HSP Podcast , Iris Pilleri — an HSP coach and psychology student based in Italy — shares how reclaiming her voice and sense of self after years of working in fields that didn’t align with her true calling brought her happiness and peace. From...
Jul 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 3
In this honest and empowering episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and Alcohol-Free HSP, Gretchen Bergantine, shares how a profound moment during the COVID pandemic sparked a major turning point in her life. From discovering she was a highly sensitive person (HSP) to navigating sobriety, Gretchen’s story is one of deep healing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. In this episode, Gretchen shares: How she discovered she was an HSP during the COV...
Jun 24, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2
What if your sensitivity wasn’t something to hide, but a powerful guide to living with an abundance of clarity, creativity, and connection? In this heartfelt episode of The Happy HSP Podcast , Jess Kachelman of Sensitive Women Rising shares how she discovered she was an HSP later in life, and how that realization transformed her. From feeling “too much” and difficult to love, to now embracing her intuition and creativity as her guiding lights, Jess’s story is a reminder that our perceived weakne...
Jun 17, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to The Happy HSP Podcast! If you’re someone who feels things deeply, gets overwhelmed easily, or has ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” this show is for you. Hosted by HSP career coach Kimberly Marshall, this podcast is a warm and honest space to explore what it really means to be a highly sensitive person. Each week, Kimberly sits down with a fellow HSP to share real stories, celebrate the beauty of our trait, and offer practical tools to help you navigate the world wi...
Jun 13, 2025•2 min•Ep. 1
