Ep. #299: Teaching Highly Sensitive Kids How to Truly Thrive (Not Just Survive)
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “If I’d known how to honor my sensitivity sooner, maybe life wouldn’t have felt like such a fight to survive”? If so, you’re not alone. And today’s episode explores what it looks like—in real life—to thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person. My guest co-host is best-selling author Dr. Judith Orloff, and we’re talking about her new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. It’s a sweet story that helps HSP kids (and tender-hearted grown-ups!) build everyday tools for boundary-setting, emotional balance, and self-trust. We discuss how to turn “crybaby” moments into connection, how to reframe empathy as courage, and how to nurture that inner child who still needs to be seen and soothed. This conversation offers fresh insight and gentle practices to help every sensitive soul—young or grown—thrive with confidence and self-compassion. Links mentioned: Dr. Judith Orloff's Website https://DrJudithOrloff.com Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Learn more about the Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/gng-cafe/
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Ep. #298: Adventure, Not Overwhelm — How to Say a Faith-Based "Yes" to What You Value Most
Do you ever wonder if you’re a true Highly Sensitive Person because you love meaningful adventures or crave experiences that make you feel alive? It turns out that many HSPs are also High Sensation Seekers, which often feels like you’re living with one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake. But this isn’t about chasing adrenaline; it’s about seeking depth, richness, and significance. In today’s conversation, my guest co-host Pam Watts and I dive into what it means to say a faith-based “yes” to opportunities that feel bigger than us. Pam pulls back the curtain on her current adventure — preparing to dance on stage for a cause she deeply values — and shares the very real tensions of excitement, discomfort, and determination. This episode will encourage you to look for your own faith-based “yes”es — whatever size they may be, and wherever they may take you. Links & Resources mentioned: "Vote" for Pam in Dancing with the Waco Stars https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-waco-stars-voting-2025-tickets-1548506768429 Check out Pam's website: Faith-First Family Activity Coaching https://pamwatts.com/ Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Learn about the "Write Beside You" Unlimited Coaching Program with Cheri https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/wby-unlimited-coaching-program/
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Ep. #297: The Holiness of Ordinary Help — Why Being Present Matters
Do you ever wonder if your help actually matters? You show up, you do what you can, and later your Inner Critic whispers, You didn’t make any real difference. But what if you don’t have to be the expert, the fixer, or the hero who “saves the day”? In today’s conversation, my guest co-host Marisa Terrell and I discuss why your presence, rather than your performance, is often the greatest gift you can give. You’ll hear how ordinary presence can calm chaos, restore hope, and reflect God’s heart. Consider this episode your permission slip to stop second-guessing and start trusting the quiet power of simply showing up. Links mentioned: Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ "Write Beside You" Coaching with Cheri https://writebesideyou.com/writing-coach/ "Write Beside You" Unlimited Coaching Program with Cheri https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/wby-unlimited-coaching-program/
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Episode #296: Why Biblical Hope is Always an Invitation, Never a Demand
Do you sometimes say “no” to hope … without even realizing it? Many of us protect ourselves from yet another disappointment by distancing ourselves from the very experiences God is inviting us into. In today’s heartfelt conversation, guest co-host Danielle Grosse and I explore why biblical hope is never a demand to “cheer up” or “try harder,” but always a gentle, persistent invitation to receive good things — at a pace that feels safe. You’ll learn to notice God’s quiet nudges, release unrealistic expectations, and rest in the hope that meets you right where you are, right now. Links Mentioned: Episode #293: Come Out of Hiding — Your Invitation to Step Into Healing https://cherigregory.com/episode293 Episode #294: Healing at a Gentle Pace — Why We Need Gentle Words & Ample Time https://cherigregory.com/episode294/ Episode #295: NOT a Bait and Switch—What Biblical Hope Looks Like in Real Life https://cherigregory.com/episode295/ 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 Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/sensitive-strong-community-cafe/
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Episode #295: NOT a Bait and Switch—What Biblical Hope Looks Like in Real Life
Do you sometimes feel like hope is nothing more than a setup for heartbreak? If you're a Highly Sensitive Person, you've probably spent your life preparing for worst-case scenarios and bracing for impact — especially when it feels like life keeps pulling the rug right out from under you. In this episode, Danielle Grosse returns as my guest co-host as we explore how true hope meets us gently in the tension between fear and faith. You'll learn how to recognize false hope, notice God's presence in small but meaningful ways, and discover why biblical hope never rushes you, never shames you, and never disappoints you. Links Mentioned: Episode #294: Healing at a Gentle Pace — Why We Need Gentle Words & Ample Time https://cherigregory.com/episode294/ 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 Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/sensitive-strong-community-cafe/
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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