Unapologetically Sensitive
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn this podcast, we explore how sensitivity weaves itself into our lives. We talk about the richness that it adds, and the strengths we have BECAUSE of our sensitivity and some of the challenges it poses as well. If you are a Creative, a deep thinker, a deep feeler, neurodivergent, autistic, a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), an introvert, or identify as INFJ or ENFJ, you may enjoy the in-depth conversations where we talk openly and honestly about how we experience life. This is a podcast where you can learn, relate, laugh and maybe even live a bolder, brighter life.
Have you been told you’re “too” (fill in the blank)? You’re too sensitive; you think/worry too much; you take things too personally; you’re too emotional, too finicky, too fragile, too intense, too uptight, too slow. Have you been told you can’t take a joke; you can’t go with the flow? You can’t let go of things? Making decisions can be very difficult. You might have an acute sense of smell, and strong odors, crowded noisy environments and bright lights are just too much!
You notice things that no one else does. You have a strong sense of justice and you may be a peace-keeper. Conflict feels uncomfortable. You’re the one that everyone tells their problems to because you’re a good listener who cares deeply.
You’re in the right place!
You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD or something else. Sometimes Highly Sensitive People are misdiagnosed. Our brains are wired differently. We are born with the trait of High Sensitivity. There’s nothing wrong with you! You will learn that your perceived weaknesses are really are your superpowers! Dr. Elaine Aron coined the term Highly Sensitive Person (also known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity).
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194 Distorted Self-Image: Internalizing How You Are Positively Reflected
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 49.6 MBDistorted Self-Image; Internalizing How You are Positively Reflected How can you internalize the positive ways others see you in order to shift your distorted self-perception? How do you nurture secure attachments? What prevents you from having intimate relationships with others? Jen and I talk about what it was like for her to come to CA, and for us to meet in person for the first time in our 5-year friendship. We explore our fears, & how this shifted our relationship. We also explore w...
193 Embracing Vulnerability and Setting Boundaries for Deeper Connection
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 47.8 MBEmbracing Vulnerability and Setting Boundaries for Deeper Connection Vulnerability can be an uncomfortable but empowering experience, resulting in stronger connections with others and increased emotional resilience. If you crave meaningful connections, you must allow yourself to be vulnerable, even when it feels uncomfortable. When setting boundaries, we often deal with a part that feels very young and disempowered. We forget we are grown *ss adults. We talk about specific tools and ways ...
192 Managing Stress Reactions through Self Care
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBManaging Stress Reactions through Self-Care How do you manage stress reactions—especially when you struggle to set boundaries? Sometimes it can be difficult to assert your needs. I share a story of risking looking like that person in my own home. We talk about the importance of understanding what you are willing to tolerate in relationships and what might come up if you struggle to set boundaries. We also talk about the intimacy that develop when we are able to risk and be vulnerable with ...
191 Managing Dysregulation with Compassion and Mindfulness
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBManaging Dysregulation with Compassion & Mindfulness In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Learn the importance of honoring your personal needs and setting boundaries to maintain your emotional well-being. 2. Recognize the impact of differentiating past traumas from present experiences to feel more empowered. 3. The importance of cultivating authentic connections through vulnerability and empathetic listening. 4. Uncover some tools for healing through journaling, meditation, and IFS. ...
190 The Power of Speaking Up; Boundary-Setting in Therapy and Beyond
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 50.7 MBThe Power of Speaking Up; Boundary-Setting in Therapy and Beyond How do you navigate ruptures in therapy if the therapist overshares, or does not meet your needs? Rupture and repair are possible. Are there ways to self-disclose in appropriate ways that benefit the client? We share a vignette about therapeutic rupture. As a client, do you know how to bring up concerns to your therapist? As a therapist, are you creating safety for your clients, so they know that you welcome their feedback?...
189 Setting the Groundwork for the Holidays with the Emotionally Immature Person part 2
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 55.9 MBSetting the Groundwork for the Holidays with the Emotionally Immature Person part 2 Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains why we repeatedly give in to an Emotionally Immature Person (EIP) even when you don’t want to. She talks about how to stay in touch with your true self and how to plan your actions to support you. She also helps you understand when to confront and when to let go, as well...
188 Setting the Groundwork for the Holidays with the Emotionally Immature Person part 1
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 61.9 MBDr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains why it’s harder to deal with Emotionally Immature People (EIPs) around get togethers, and the likely pitfalls. She talks about how to plan and prepare so the experience is healthy for you. She also explains why you may become paralyzed or feel like a small child around your family. Dr. Gibson talks about how to take care of yourself, and how to set boundar...
187 Setting Boundaries with Emotionally Immature Parents
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBSetting Boundaries with Emotionally Immature People Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents provides a 5-part process outlining how to set boundaries with an Emotionally Immature Person (EIP). She also talks about how to reinforce and reset those boundaries when they aren’t honored. Dr. Gibson talks about how to determine the optimal physical and psychological distance with EIPs, including examples. Dr...
186 Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 69.1 MBSelf Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents talks about self-care regarding self-confidence, security, self-connection, self-awareness and emotional self-protection. She talks about how being an adult child impacts a person’s choices and behaviors in relationships. She also talks about how sensitivity can affect a person’s functioning in these a...
US 185 How to Identify a Healthy Relationship
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBHow to Identify a Healthy Relationship GUEST Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. EPISODE OVERVIEW Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents describes healthy relationships look like, and she identifies characteristics of a person who is capable of having a healthy relationship. She talks about what to look for at the beginning of a relationship. She also talks about deal breakers and red flags, and why people who had unhappy childhoods tend to get invol...
184 What is an Emotionally Immature Parent, and How to Identify a Healthy Relationship
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBWhat is an Emotionally Immature Parent, and how to Identify a Healthy Relationship Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, & Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains what an emotionally immature parent is, and how this impacts their adult children. I talk about crying when I got overwhelmed when my kids were young, and Lindsay comments on this. We talk about how to establish good emotional ties with our children, and what constitutes go...
183 The Healing Power of Grief: Pet Loss, Self-Care and Support
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBThe Healing Power of Grief: Pet Loss, Self-Care and Support It is possible to heal as you grieve. You can be supported, & find meaningful ways to honor the memories your pet. There are so many ways to support someone who is grieving the loss of a pet. I discuss ways to honor your needs during what can be a tearful, and vulnerable time. I talk about ways to assess they types of comfort and support you need, and what things may need to wait. I also talk about competing needs and a bit of a...
182 Managing Uncertainty, Anxiety and Potential Loss with Family and Pets
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBManaging Uncertainty, Anxiety and Potential Loss with Family and Pets Do you have rules to quell your anxiety in order to feel safe? I believed (HAHA) that if my kids lived close, I could keep them safe. One son is joining the Navy, and I am having an opportunity reframe what safety means, and to rumble with uncertainty and loss. In this episode, I talk about how to manage uncertainty, & to create strategies for managing life transitions. This episode also addresses potential pet loss, ...
181 Self Advocacy and Needing Help
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBSelf-Advocacy and Needing Help Why is it taboo to talk about certain subjects? Our shared experiences need to be normalized and validated. Jen and I discuss some health issues we’re experiencing, and how it can be difficult to ask for help, especially when we’ve been let down or shamed in the past. We also discussed the importance of advocating for ourselves in the medical system. Finally, we discussed that even though it can be scary to talk about things, it is important to recognize our...
180 It's OK to be Human; Finding Humor and Acceptance in Imperfection
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIt's ok to be Human: Finding Humor and Acceptance in Imperfection How do you create a balance between embarrassment and humor, and learning how to be open and honest about your humanity, your body, and your experiences? How can you recognize when dominant groups are trying to make you feel inadequate for how you show up in the world? How can you learn from your experiences and foster a growth mindset instead of a fixed one? Embracing our imperfections can be a way to accept and honor our ...
179 Joyful Movement: How to Tune In To What You Need
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41 MBJoyful Movement: How to Tune In To What You Need Find what works for you and let your heart, your body, and your muscles guide you. Move your body because it's delicious and it feels good, not because you're trying to outrun something. Jen and I discuss how you can learn to tune into what you need and to set goals that are manageable to succeed. We also talk about how to navigate the gremlins that tell you that you’re not doing enough. We explore the value of resistance, and the challeng...
178 Are these Signs of Emotional Unavailability?
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 53.4 MBAre these Signs of Emotional Unavailability? Is being a people pleaser, a chronic rescuer, and a chronic over giver an indicator that you are emotionally unavailable? Jen and I look at this through the lens of neurodivergence, reframing, trauma, attachment, reframing, development and context in order to have a rich conversation about our thoughts. We talk about vulnerability, reciprocity, identifying your own needs and wants, as well as your level of satisfaction in the relationship. ...
177 Is it about You or Them?
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 51.8 MBIs it about You or Them? How can you use your sensitivity as a strength to create deeper intimacy and understanding in your relationships? We examine the nuances and complexities when a sensitive person's need or wound is met with unkindness, and how to reframe that as a strength. We discuss how to communicate with compassion and vulnerability when we have something that needs to be addressed. We also identified the tendency to make things right or wrong, and how our language shapes our rea...
176 Attachment Wounds and How They Show UP
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBAttachment Wounds and How They Show Up Why do you have attachment wounds, and what do they look like? How do you know when you’re activated and struggling with attachment wounds? We talk about tools to use when you’re activated, and we normalize that you ARE going to get activated! At the end, I provide a gentle sound bath of affirmations to affirm that you’re supposed to have needs, and that you are precious and loveable. GUEST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC GUEST BIO Jen Perry, MSEd, M...
175 When People Don't Really "Get" You
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 47.4 MBWhen People Don’t Really Get You How do you determine how much to share in relationships? What do you do if you are vulnerable, and you are met with defensiveness, annoyance or rejection? How do you assess if the other person values authenticity, vulnerability and honesty? Jen and I talk about the skills and qualities you may want in a close relationship, and how to assess if they are present. We also talk about the gremlins that may come up when you are not met with acceptance, and how y...
174 How to Support Someone with Attachment Injuries
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 44.4 MBHow to Support Someone with Attachment Injuries How do you to someone when their attachment wounds are present without self-defensiveness, or feeling that you did something wrong? How do you learn to deeply listen without your own bias or agenda? What are the barriers that come up that prevent you from being present for someone else? How do you make space for each other’s young parts? Jen and I talk about this, and we give some ways to start learning to practice doing this. GUEST J...
173 Healing Attachment Injuries
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 45.8 MBHealing Attachment Injuries This episode talks about what happens when your attachment injuries get triggered in a current relationship, but it’s based on wounding from the past. How do you separate out the past from the present? How do you communicate when that young part is present (and feeling hurt, angry, and abandoned)? What does the healing/feeling part look like? How do you show up for that younger part, and still manage in the present? I also give updates to episode 161, 165 and I ...
172 I'm Excited About What I've Learned About Myself
January 03, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 49.6 MBI’m Excited about What I’ve Learned about Myself Vanessa talks about the ways she is learning to manage her anxiety, and to use tools to identify what she is feeling, thinking, and needing. Vanessa is learning how to thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), even though she experienced burnout, and she has a history of trauma that is stored in her body. Vanessa shares her gremlins about recording this episode and checks in at the end to provide an update. Vanessa talks about being concern...
171 Ways to Reset for New Beginnings
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBWays to Reset for New Beginnings Jen and I share our strong feelings about New Year’s Resolutions. We talk about other tools you can use to set intentions indicating what you might want more or less of in your life. We talk about how perfectionism can create barriers to self-compassion. We explore how mindfulness and getting curious can guide you towards what you may be longing for. We also talk about how to have corrective experiences that help heal the messages you may have gotten about ...
170 Setting the Groundwork for the Holidays with an Emotionally Immature Person part 2
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 50.9 MBSetting the Groundwork for the Holidays with an Emotionally Immature Person part 2 Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains why we repeatedly give in to an Emotionally Immature Person (EIP) even when you don’t want to. She talks about how to stay in touch with your true self and how to plan your actions to support you. She also helps you understand when to confront and when to let go, as well as...
169 Is it Harder to be in a Relationship with a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBIs it Harder to be in a Relationship with a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? We look at Orchid Theory and Differential Susceptibility and we talk about attachment. Can an HSP be in a healthy relationship with a non HSP? Some HSPs choose not to be in relationships. We talk about attunement, self-compassion, wounding, perfectionism, as well as misperception, misunderstanding, and the lack of ability to see more than one perspective. We also talk about existential loneliness, feeling othered a...
168 Setting the Groundwork for the Holidays with the Emotionally Immature Person part 1
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MBSetting the Groundwork for the Holidays with an Emotionally Immature Person part 1 Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains why it’s harder to deal with Emotionally Immature People (EIPs) around get togethers, and the likely pitfalls. She talks about how to plan and prepare so the experience is healthy for you. She also explains why you may become paralyzed or feel like a small child around your...
167 We're Wounded and Healed in Relationship
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBWe’re Wounded & Healed in Relationship Jen and I have a very candid and vulnerable discussion about some attachment injuries that came up in our relationship. We talk about how we often overfunction and overperform in relationships. I talk about the fears that come up if I am not always giving—it involves being called selfish and fearing that Jen will leave if I don’t do enough. We talk about using compassionate presence, safety and trust. We also talk about how intimacy can bring up fee...
166 Compassion for the Symphony of your Gremlins
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBCompassion for the Symphony of Your Gremlins Jen shares what she calls her symphony of gremlins, and she looks at it through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). We talk about how resistance and fear are part of the process, and how the use of Self energy and compassion and wisdom can help to create distance from the gremlins. We talk about language to use when someone is hurting, and you might not know what to say. We talk about attachment (when you internalize a loving & comforting...
165 Self Care When People are Angry and Reactive
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBSelf-Care When People are Angry and Reactive This is a follow up to episode 161. How do you re-center on yourself and your experience when someone else has a different perspective? This is an emotional and vulnerable episode I. talk about crying when I’m angry, and what I did when I had intrusive thoughts, and how I created safety and asked for support. I also had several trauma responses (fawning—apologizing), and I didn’t even realize it for almost a month. This is a powerful episode ab...
164 What do You tell Yourself about Your Feelings?
November 08, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBWhat Do You Tell Yourself About Your Feelings? The language that you use to describe what you’re feeling and experiencing matters. When do you process feelings, and when do you hold off? Do you feel guilty for resting, or do you feel like you’re not doing enough? Your gift as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is your presence and being, which is harder to measure than being productive. Jen talks about Gabor Mate, and we talk about what is necessary for creativity and emergent play (play wit...
163 Are You the Giver or the Givee
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBAre You the Giver or the Givee? Are you skilled at knowing how to show up for other people and meeting their needs? Do you allow others to be there for you? Are your relationships reciprocal? Jen and I talk about the gifts that come from deep connection, vulnerability, and allowing others to be there for you. We also talk about wanting to do it yourself, and not wanting to bother others and how this may be related to not having the support you needed previously. Not having your needs met ...
162 Rumbling with your Self-Worth and Value
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 38 MBRumbling with Your Self-Worth and Value What are you longing for? Is it to be heard, seen, understood, appreciated, valued? When you get what you’re wanting, can you take it in, or do you minimize it? Do you compare your life to others’ and feel like everyone else has their shirt together? Sometimes as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you may feel shame when you either acknowledge your need/want, or when you actually get that need/want met. How does attachment play into this? GUEST Jen...
161 Responding When Someone Has Been Hurtful
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBResponding When Someone Has Been Hurtful Managing anger, hurt, and frustration when someone has communicated unkindly can be hard for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Do you say something? Do you suck it up because it can be dysregulating having a difficult conversation? Many HSPs tell me that they don’t know what to say in these situations. I went into a fawn response. Many of you have been gaslit and told that you’re making a big deal. This can make it hard to trust that your feelings ...
160 They're Not Giving Us a Hard Time; They're Having a Hard Time
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBThey’re Not Giving Us a Hard Time: They’re Having a Hard Time It’s important to understand behavior and sensitivity. Alexis is the parent of Bunny the Talking Dog, and she talks about sensitivity in dogs. This is relatable for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) when it comes to self-compassion, and compassion for challenging behaviors in humans and animals. Alexis talks about how you can change the environment, and ways to actively manage unwanted behavior. She talks about passive enrichm...
159 Unrealistic Expectations
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MBUnrealistic Expectations Do you have unrealistic expectations of yourself, followed by self-judgment, criticism and berating yourself? How do you honor where you’re at and find the balance between honoring and pushing? Much of the healing you do is in relationship with others. There may also be an expectation that you will “arrive” at a permanent state of healing or peace, and then you judge yourself when you drop back into the struggle. Specific tools are provided for when you’re back in ...
158 Bunny the Talking Dog
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 47 MBBunny The Talking Dog Alexis (Bunny’s human), talks about wanting to have the best relationship with her dog, and she wanted to develop trust and a strong bond with Bunny, so she decided to teach bunny to talk. Bunny uses words like happy, mad, sad, concerned, ugh, sorry, and please. Alexis talks about the research that is being done at The Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. She says animals are communicating all the time; we need to be listening. She provides resources and a wealth of kno...
157 Adjusting to Unexpected Bumps with Jen Perry
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.2 MBAdjusting to Unexpected Bumps Do you expect that you will handle things with grace and ease, and you get angry at yourself (or others) when you don’t? What if being out of balance was to be expected? Jen and I talk about looking at the larger context when we don’t respond the way we’d like. We talk about what may help you respond vs. react. We talk about the use of compassion, humility, and transparency when you are struggling. I talk about a series of events that happened before we recor...
156 Managing Emotional Dysregulation Part 2
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBManaging Emotional Dysregulation Part 2 I share 5 things that happened in a few days that contributed to me being very dysregulated. My wounded parts were showing up in full force. I share come of the common wounds that come up for people (hopelessness, feeling like you can’t count on others; no one cares, etc.), as well as a long list of tools you can use when you’re feeling out of balance. It’s ok to struggle, and not handle things as well as you’d like. I talk about when to know if yo...
155 Managing Emotional & Physical Dysregulation with Jen Perry
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBManaging Emotional and Physical Dysregulation Jen and I both got triggered, and Jen talks about what it felt like physically to be dysregulated. She talks about the wound of “Is it safe to be me? Will I be rejected?” and how she worked with those parts. Jen shares 13 things she did to be present for herself and help calm her nervous system. Jen also has a beautiful reframe of “Why is this happening FOR me?” instead of “Why is this happening TO me?” Great episode for when you feel like yo...
154 Tools to Manage During Hard Times with Jen Perry
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 47.6 MBMany people are feeling tired these days! In spite of the mess in the world, Jen and I talk about ways to find joy, pleasure, connection, AND honor the big feels. We provide resources for activism, support and validation as well as things you can do to help self-regulate. GUEST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC GUEST BIO Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Chi...
153 Managing Anxiety and New Things
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBDo you get nervous before you travel (especially if it’s to a new place, or a foreign country)? I’m paddling for 14 days in Baja, and I’m nervous. How can you feel the fear or anxiety, AND walk through the discomfort to gather information so you can live a more expansive life? I talk about learning to roll in my kayak, and the fears that are coming up for me, AND the exhilaration of being able to do things that scare me. I vacillate between excitement and feeling scared; I talk about how to...
152 Let's Talk About Small Talk, With Jen Perry
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBLet’s Talk About Small Talk There may be more to the concept of small talk; even if the words small talk make you cringe. Jen and I talk about reciprocity in conversation. Is the topic interesting to you? Is this a one-way conversation? What messages do you tell yourself if you’re feeling bored, or you’re too tired to make the conversation work? We each give specific examples of how this shows up for us, and we talk about learning to be secure in your own attachment, and feeling comfortab...
151 Managing Criticism and Disappointment, With Jen Perry
August 09, 2022 12:13 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MBManaging Criticism and Disappointment It’s not uncommon for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) to have big reactions and big feelings sometimes—especially when it comes to feeling misunderstood, feeling criticized, and feeling disappointed. Jen talks about how you can use mindfulness to get curious about the stories you tell yourself. We both share stories where we each experience this, and how we navigate through it. The goal is to expect that as humans, we will experience intense feeling...
150 My Insides and Outsides Didn’t Match, but Now They Do
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBMy Insides and Outsides Didn’t Match, but Now They Do Emily had a change in mindset and learned to plant things around her that nourished her. When talking about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), she says, “I really value experiencing life this way.” Emily took the Online HSP Course, and said, “I didn’t expect to relate so deeply to a diverse group.” Being in a group of peers helped Emily cultivate compassion for the parts of her she thought needed to be changed. She talks about trust...
149 Can Dogs Learn to Talk? With Jen Perry
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBCan Dogs Learn to Talk? Maizy (my puppy) is learning to press buttons to tell me what she wants, and how she is feeling! I share how we got started, and I give resources for other pets that are using buttons, and how you can get started. Jen and I talk about attuning to your animals, and how this relates to our reålationships with people. We talk about how Maizy has generalized the use of words that we haven’t modeled. GUEST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC GUEST BIO Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, ...
148 Self-Care When You're Overwhelmed
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBSelf-Care When You’re Overwhelmed It can be hard to start tasks and complete them when you’re overwhelmed. Jen and I talk about strategies that work for us. We also talk about the importance of pleasure and rest vs. having to do all the hard stuff before you treat yourself to a reward. Jen talks about looking at who’s telling the story when you have a gremlin (I started the episode feeling I was being bossy and controlling), and about looking at what the need is behind an annoying or di...
148 Self-Care When You're Overwhelmed, With Jen Perry
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBSelf-Care When You’re Overwhelmed It can be hard to start tasks and complete them when you’re overwhelmed. Jen and I talk about strategies that work for us. We also talk about the importance of pleasure and rest vs. having to do all the hard stuff before you treat yourself to a reward. Jen talks about looking at who’s telling the story when you have a gremlin (I started the episode feeling I was being bossy and controlling), and about looking at what the need is behind an annoying or di...
147 It Was Like a Spa for My Mental Well-Being, With Erika Mohle
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBIt Was Like a Spa for My Mental Well-Being Erika, who is also a therapist, took the Online HSP Course before the Pandemic started. She wanted to find connection and learn strategies to manage better as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). She talks about using self-compassion—especially when she needs to honor how she is wired—even though it’s easy to compare herself to the other 80%. We talk about how it can be difficult in groups and Erika talks about what was different in this group. GUE...
146 Showing Up Messy, With Jen Perry
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBShowing up Messy When you have high standards for yourself, it can be very difficult to show up imperfectly, and it’s easy to go into self-blame. Unfortunately, this usually comes at a cost. Jen and I talk about how to make the shift from focusing on external expectations (and fear of judgment), to focusing internally on what you want and what you are able to give. We talk about the gifts of self-compassion, vulnerability, deep connection, and focusing on the relationship instead of unreal...