Episode #294: Healing at a Gentle Pace—Why We Need Tender Words & Ample Time
In a world obsessed with “quick fixes,” Highly Sensitive Persons can feel perpetually stuck — as if growing slowly means something’s gone terribly wrong. But deep healing does NOT happen by force or formula. So in this episode, we offer you a gentler invitation: to drop the timeline to honor the pace of your body and heart, and to trust that so-called “delayed” healing is still holy ground. Through Danielle Grosse’s tender story of recovering while writing, we explore how gentle truths and soul-safe collaboration can help HSPs mend. Not by “powering through” but by finding refuge in the One who heals our deepest hurts. Links Mentioned: Episode #293: Come Out of Hiding — Your Invitation to Step Into Healing https://cherigregory.com/episode293 Danielle's book The Boy, the Boxer, and the Yellow Rose: Because You're Not Lost. You're Healing.https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Boxer-Yellow-Rose-Healing/dp/1964251532/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Learn more about the "Clarity in Your Calling" Mastermind https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/clarity-in-your-calling-mastermind/
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Episode #293: Come Out of Hiding—Your Invitation to Step into Healing
Have you ever felt boxed in — by life, grief, expectations, or old labels you just can’t shake? Today, Danielle Grosse returns as my co-host, along with a group of our friends, as we explore what it means to step into healing … even when it feels risky or unfamiliar. You’ll hear how one powerful story is helping women tend to the hurting parts of their hearts in unexpected ways — and how realizing “you don’t live in a box now” can change everything. If your own HSP heart longs for gentle hope, safe connection, and the courage to believe healing has already begun, this episode is for you! Links mentioned: Danielle's book The Boy, the Boxer, and the Yellow Rose: Because You’re Not Lost. You’re Healing. Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage: https://CheriGregory.com/episode293
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Episode #292: Equip Your Future Self—How to Maximize What You Learn from a Big Decision
The decision is done — so why does your body still feel like it’s bracing for impact? It’s like your brain was on board but your body missed the memo. If you know that feeling, you are not alone. For those of us with Sensory Processing Sensitivity, dealing with the aftermath of so much sensory strain can be intense: second-guessing self-recrimination shame spirals In this episode, we’ll explore the question, “How do you learn and grow from what just happened—especially when parts of the process were hard?” I’ll share what I’ve been learning about post-decision recovery, reflection, and documentation of your hard-won wisdom. So if you’re craving closure that’s kind rather than self-critical, you'll gain the tools you need to find peace in the present and to Equip Your Future Self! Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage: https://CheriGregory.com/episode292
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Episode #291: Stand Your Ground — How to Make Confident Decisions and Move Forward
Does decision-making leave you feeling pushed around — by others and even by your own brain? For so many Highly Sensitive Persons, high-stakes choices can feel like we’re navigating a minefield while wearing a blindfold! In this episode, my analytically-minded son Jonathon reveals how external pressure can sway us during important decisions. And I’ll share strategies to calm the inner turmoil so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll walk away with practical tools to recognize unhealthy pressure, protect your peace, and stand your ground — with others and with yourself. Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage: https://CheriGregory.com/episode291
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Episode #290: Change Your Mind — Why ‘Trying On’ Options Helps You Make Wise Decisions
When you feel like you’re always second-guessing yourself, it’s tempting to idealize being a "one-and-done" decision-maker! But what if changing your mind isn't a sign of weakness but actually a sign of wisdom? In this episode, we're tackling the myth that Highly Sensitive Persons are “wishy-washy.” You’ll learn how “trying on” different options can free you from the guilt of sunk costs, help you honor your real-time needs, and lead to better choices in the long-run. You’ll also gain permission to update out-dated decisions, while embracing God’s grace as you grow. Changing your mind does not make you flaky. So often, it simply means that you’re paying attention! Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe: https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Episode Webpage: https://CheriGregory.com/episode290
About Grit ‘n’ Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women
Have you spent your life hearing, “You’re just TOO sensitive?”
Are you tired of the overthinking, overwhelm, and exhaustion that comes with being a highly sensitive person (HSP)? Ready to stop worrying that something’s wrong with you and start understanding and nurturing yourself as an HSP?
Welcome to Grit ‘n’ Grace - The Podcast—your safe haven. I’m Cheri Gregory: author, speaker, coach, and founder of Sensitive & Strong U.
Each week, I’ll guide you through building resilience, practicing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, unlocking your creativity, and learning to embrace—not fight—your God-given sensitivity. Every episode offers connection, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you navigate a world that often misunderstands HSPs.
Together, we’ll cultivate awareness, trust, and confidence in how God wired you — at the DNA level — as an HSP. You were made to thrive, and Grit ‘n’ Grace is here to help you do just that.
And if you’re wondering if you might be an HSP, come take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” quiz at https://cherigregory.com/hspquiz/
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