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The Highly Sensitive Podcast

Lauren LaSallelaurenlasalle.com
The Highly Sensitive Podcast is hosted by Lauren LaSalle, highly sensitive person, former therapist, and Mentor for Highly Sensitive Moms of Littles. This podcast provides information and tips for HSPs as well as interviews with highly sensitive people. The hope for this podcast is to create a feeling of community, be a supportive place for HSPs, and normalize the experiences of highly sensitive people. Give it a listen-- you'll feel like you've found your people!
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Episodes

My Story: Anxiety, Depression, & How The Heck Did I Get Here

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today I'm sharing my mental health story with you! I share my experience with anxiety and depression, trying to make it through college, and how I somehow managed to get the life I've always wanted! Download the RECLAIM app, the self-care & boundary setting app for HSPs! Apple Store: ⁠⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/reclaim-self-care-for-hsps/id6477355823⁠⁠⁠ Web version: ⁠⁠⁠https://reclaim.passion.io⁠⁠⁠ Android version: https://play.google.com/store/...

May 19, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 43

The Importance of Setting Boundaries

My guest today is Christine Hernandez! Christine is a wife, the mother of a 23 year old, a student in a graduate program for clinical mental health, and the host of the podcast Mental Health: Love It or Risk It. Christine and I talk about the importance of setting boundaries, listening to your body, and knowing what your needs are as an HSP. Connect with Christine: Instagram Mental Health: Love It or Risk It Podcast Download the RECLAIM app, the self-care & boundary setting app for HSPs! App...

May 05, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 42

HSP & ADHD: A Journey of Self-Discovery

My guest today is Melanie Spence! Melanie is an extroverted highly sensitive person with ADHD and some OCD tendencies. She discovered that she's highly sensitive almost two years ago at the age of 41. She's the mom of two awesome kids (12 and 8), wife to an incredibly patient and understanding man, and an educator for children with special needs. Melanie and I talk about her journey of self-discovery and how it helped her be able to set boundaries and really take care of herself. Melanie shares ...

Apr 20, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Being a Highly Sensitive Man

My guest today is James Lawton! James is a proud HSP with an INFP personality type. During the week, he's a chemist by day and a loving dad to three amazing children by night, who continuously redefine his understanding of parenthood in all the best ways. His life's journey, from adolescence through adulthood, has been a never ending pursuit for answers, seeking to understand why he perceives and experiences the world in ways that often set him apart from those around him, especially with other ...

Apr 06, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Mini Episode: How Affirmations Can Improve Your Mindset

See examples of the affirmation cards here Preorder for USA residents Preorder for non-USA residents Visit my website to learn about coaching programs & to join my email list: laurenlasallecoaching.com Connect with me on Instagram: @boundariesbylauren Email me: lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com...

Feb 04, 20247 min

Update & Looking for a New Intro!

I will be taking a brief (probably 1-2 month) break from posting episodes, and I'm looking for someone to create a new intro for the podcast! Email it to lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com by the end of January. Listen to bonus episodes on Patreon: patreon.com/highly-sensitive-podcast Visit my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com

Jan 09, 20244 min

10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you ten tips for surviving the holidays as a highly sensitive person. If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus ad-free episodes), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Email me to schedule a Boundary Breakthrough Session: lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com Click here to si...

Nov 12, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 38

11 Steps I've Taken to Improve My Life (Tips for HSPs)

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about 11 changes that I've made in my life to improve my overall wellbeing (and, yes, setting boundaries is definitely on the list!). Join The Highly Sensitive Podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehighlysensitivepodcast Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: ⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠ If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus ad-free episodes), become ...

Oct 29, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 37

SNEAK PEEK: Bonus Episode 1: Spoon Theory & Managing Your Energy Levels

Between my family getting sick recently and being very busy, I wasn't able to get an episode our last Saturday. Instead, enjoy this bonus episode with Rachel Dorneanu where we talk about spoon theory-- what it is, examples from our lives, and how to manage your energy levels. Rachel Dorneanu, LPC NCC, is an Individual and Premarital Couples Psychotherapist, and she works with ages 16 and up. Her specialties include: Anxiety, Boundaries, Highly Sensitive People (HSP) concerns, Perfectionism, Prem...

Oct 18, 20238 min

Your Boundary Setting Questions Answered

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you a few updates about my coaching programs, read you two poems sent in by a listener, and answer some boundary setting questions that I recently received. Join my Highly Sensitive Parent Community HSP & Empath Directory: hsp-empathdirectory.com Schedule your free 15 minute connection meeting with me! Connect with me on Instagram & join my Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: @boundariesbylauren If you want access to two bonus episo...

Sep 30, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 36

How Do Feelings Work? (Tips for HSPs)

My guest today is Joanne Kim! You may recognize her voice from Episode 22: 3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System as an HSP. Joanne Kim is a therapist-turned Feelings Translator who helps Highly Sensitive Persons turn their BIGGEST feelings into their GREATEST superpower! Joanne talks about how feelings work, emotional habits of highly sensitive people, and (of course) shares some amazingly helpful tips! Get her free guide, "The BIG Feeler First Aid Kit:" www.IntelligentEmotions.com/FirstAidKit Regi...

Sep 16, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Growing & Learning as a Highly Sensitive Family

My guest today is Anine Ekelund, and she is a certified life coach, workshop and retreat facilitator with her Masters in holistic health education with twenty + years of experience working as a coach. She is passionate about connecting people with their authentic self and innate gifts. She has developed a proven life purpose and health program: Dare to Be Real, to boost people's self-esteem and confidence helping them to accept and love who they are and help them design a fulfilling life in acco...

Sep 02, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 34

What Is An Empath?

Today my guest is Gina House! Gina is an avid reader, vintage book collector and beginner flower gardener. She loves creating art in a daily sketchbook, tarot cards, crystals, knitting and archery. She is a mom of two amazing and creative adult children and she and her husband will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this year. Gina has a degree in Mathematics and has taught yoga, hula hooping and knitting in the past. Besides writing articles and creating content for the World of Vega...

Aug 19, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Perfectionism & Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

Today my guest is Rachel Dorneanu, LPC NCC. She is an Individual and Premarital Couples Psychotherapist, and she works with ages 16 and up. Her specialties include: Anxiety, Boundaries, Highly Sensitive People (HSP) concerns, Perfectionism, Premarital Counseling and Sex Therapy. She offers online sessions for Georgia residents. Clients that work with her appreciate her humor and straightforward, adaptable approach. They like that she meets them where they are and work on goals together. Rachel a...

Aug 05, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 32

5 Self-Care Tips for Highly Sensitive Mothers

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you five self-care tips for highly sensitive mothers/parents. Sign up for more information about when the Highly Sensitive Parent Community launches in the fall of 2023: https://portal.laurenlasallecoaching.com/public/form/view/644eab3d7e781ee6c7a49c4c ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ Download your FREE Boundary Setting for Highly Sensitive People workbook (fillable ...

Jul 08, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Listener Question: Crying at Work

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I answer a listener's question about crying in the workplace and give you a guided meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ Support this podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠ Join my email list⁠ to get a free copy of my 5 Self-Care Tips for Highly Sensitive People (plus tips, information, and exclusive offer...

Jun 10, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 30

6 Tips to Stop Taking Things Personally

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you six tips to stop taking things personally (and give you a personal example). Support this podcast on Patreon: ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠ ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to rea...

May 13, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Mindful Art: Creating in the Present Moment

Today my guest is Greta Rudak! Greta is a multidisciplinary artist and mindful art and meditation guide. She empowers others through authentic self-expression and playfulness. She uses arts to uplift and spread a positive message in her local community and online. Greta is a wife, mother of one toddler, loves books, slow mindful life, and walks in nature. Greta talks about what mindful art is, the positive impact it’s had on her life, and how mindful art can help people unlearn messages from chi...

Apr 29, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Protecting Your Energy as a Highly Sensitive Therapist

Today my guest is Kendra Higgs! Kendra is a highly sensitive person, a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a Licensed Counselling Therapy Candidate with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB). Kendra is committed to creating a safe space for clients to discover and explore the patterns and dynamics that get in the way of moving toward desired change. Kendra has specific training to work with couples as well ...

Apr 15, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 27

The Importance of Slowing Down & Connecting with Your Body as an HSP

Today my guest is Erin Fuson! Erin is a trauma-informed movement teacher and a health and life coach for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). She utilizes the power of movement - dance and yoga - to guide clients to reconnect with and return home to their bodies, especially after trauma. Erin’s coaching and movement classes empower clients to slow down and listen closely to the needs of their body and sensitive nervous system in each moment. Her style of teaching focuses on breath awareness, gentle m...

Apr 02, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 26

4 Big Tips for Highly Sensitive People

My guest today is Terri-Ann Graham! Terri has over 10 years of marketing experience with a special expertise in social media marketing. She has helped many entrepreneurs, especially within the wellness industry, invest in their social marketing strategies. Terri also puts a special emphasis on educating entrepreneurs on the importance of being mindful about social media growth and aligning the process with business goals for growth. You can find Terri practicing yoga, reading wellness books, lis...

Mar 18, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Healing the Highly Sensitive Body

My guest today is Jessi Michel Agadoni! Jessi is a Sensitive Health Guide. Her purpose is to help Sensitives cultivate success without succumbing to constant overwhelm, anxiety, depression, auto-immunity, or any other body imbalance that could prevent them from having the impact they are called to have on this world! Her practice, Mêrfleur Wellness, and unique Authentic Calm Method teach Sensitives how to rebuild their calm and resiliency to create sustainable health. She deeply believes that if...

Mar 04, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Tips to Work Through Difficult Emotions

As HSPs, we tend to experience emotions deeply. In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you a few strategies to manage difficult emotions. Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your stor...

Feb 18, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 23

3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System as an HSP

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I'm joined by Joanne Kim. Joanne Kim, LMFT, is an Enneagram and Brainspotting therapist who helps people with an allergic reaction to anger Many of her clients are the highly responsible, conscientious, and empathic types who find themselves frazzled, burned out, or resentful. Joanne helps them live from their FLOW state by tapping into the power of emotions. Joanne's FLOW state includes helping therapists build vibrant businesses, making cocktail...

Feb 04, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Creating Your Own Path as an HSP

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about my journey discovering that I'm highly sensitive and that it's okay-- and sometimes necessary-- to create your own path in life. Register for FREE webinar-- Self-Care for HSPs: https://laurenlasallecoaching.com/self-care-for-hsps Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any idea...

Jan 21, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 21

12 Tips for Better Sleep

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you twelve tips that should help improve your sleep! ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com . You can find out more about my coachin...

Jan 07, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 20

5 Things My Highly Sensitive Cat Taught Me

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about what my highly sensitive cat has taught me about being highly sensitive! Did you know that animals can be highly sensitive too? Share a picture of your highly sensitive pet on Instagram and tag me (@boundariesbylauren)-- I'd love to see them! ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on...

Dec 17, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Tips for Highly Sensitive & Anxious Entrepreneurs

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I'm joined by Marra McDonald. Marra is a multi business owning mama who has built two six figure businesses in one year of business. She uses her knowledge and years in teaching and coaching to help other women step into their CEO shoes and grow their business to six figures while serving as a safe space for women with anxiety and other mental health illnesses. In this episode, Marra talks about discovering that she’s an HSP with anxiety, her diff...

Dec 03, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Benefits of Meditation

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast I talk about what meditation is, what some benefits are, and take you through a short guided meditation. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching....

Nov 19, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 17

4 Tips to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you four tips to help you stop being so hard on yourself when feeling frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed, etc. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlas...

Nov 05, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 16
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