The Healthy Sensitive's Podcast

Becoming Your BEST Self (Step 4: Esteem)

Moslow's fourth need (esteem) was originally focusing on the esteem we crave from our piers. The idea was that once we have a sense of belonging (step 3) we kinda want to know where we fit in within the group. We will take this in a slightly different angle. HSP, after all, don't often struggle with getting esteem from others. We are pretty good at figuring out what other people need and producing it. Where we struggle is with self esteem. Come and listen in as we explore how we figure out what self esteem really is, how we can cultivate it as HSP, and why it's worth doing (both for ourselves and for others)

HSP, Love and Relationships

Moving up the ladder of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, in today's episode, we talk about how HSP handle love and relationships. Like anyone else, we need connection. In fact, we seem to thrive on it. But we also have a bit of ambivalence around it. What's that about? Listen in and find out why we are equal parts drawn to and challenged by relationships with others.

Becoming Your BEST Self (Step 2: Speak Up!)

It's no secret that Highly Sensitive People don't like conflict. But being able to self-advocate and stay safe is essential. In today's episode, Constance Bravos - licensed therapist and martial arts practitioner - walks us through how we can stay safe in challenging situations and engage in healthy conflict calmly and effectively. Being clear about what you want and what you need to feel secure and safe isn't just a right - it's our obligation. 

Becoming Your BEST Self (Step 1: Take Care of Your Body)

It's  natural for anyone (highly sensitive or no) to want to develop into their BEST self. You want to feel energized. Alive. You want to feel like you have purpose. And you want to feel like you're giving back to the world in meaningful ways. In the upcoming series, we will talk about how to do that step-by-step. In this episode, we will start with the body, and talk about simple tips to optimize your capacity and lay the foundation for more energy, vitality and resilience. 

Staying Safe as an HSP

Highly sensitive people are often drawn to work which allows them to help others. They tend to be very good at noticing someone who is in pain and knowing how best to help. But it can set us up to be taken advantage of. How do we balance between staying open enough to connect in meaningful ways...but while also staying vigilant enough to know when we might be in danger (either physically or emotionall?) Listen in to find out!

Health Tips for the Highly Sensitive Millennial

Highly sensitive people of all ages are having to develop some survival strategies/techniques to thrive in our modern-day highly stimulating world...but millennials have some unique challenges. It is the first generation to have unlimited access to Google (it's the first generation for whom "google" is a regularly used verb). We are a generation who has needed to be particularly adaptable to massive changes in an economy that has just now started to get back on its feet. How do we create a life that is meaningful and flexible? How can we thrive at work and in our relationships? How do we answer the question "what is enough?" Find out on today's episode!

The Upside to Getting Sick as an HSP

Most people hate getting sick. It feels lousy. BUT - as an HSP, there are benefits of illness. Often, being highly sensitive means that our system is more likely to fall prey to a cold or flu when we are living a life that is too stimulating. Why might that be good? Because we can use illness as information. We can correct our behaviors faster and move back to a healthy state more efficiently. AND - in allowing illness to come and having gratitude for the signals its sending, we can use illness as an opportunity to slow down.

Rolling with the Punches (How to Cope When Things Don't Go to Plan)

Highly Sensitive People prefer to plan before they act. They don't wanna just "wing it." Often that is a good thing, as it increases the likelihood that we produce good quality work. BUT - the one downside is that it can stimmy progress and growth. We can spend all our time planning and doing little actual ACTION. This podcast is about how to respond to situations when they don't go to plan. Can we be okay with being done instead of being perfect?

Wellness Tips for HSP Who are ALSO High Sensation Seeking

It's challenging enough to be a highly sensitive person. Try having that quality while ALSO being a high sensation seeker. Not only is your ceiling of optimal stimulation low...but you ALSO have a floor that is higher off the ground. In this episode - learn how to stay healthy when you are balancing between these two extremes

The Importance of Rest for HSP

We live in a culture that is constantly telling us to speed up. Crush it. Move faster. Get it DONE. But the reality is that when we rest, we often are more efficient. When we rest, we are also more effective. Today's podcast is about ways you can incorporate rest into your life.