Grit ‘n’ Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women

• Episode #288: Why Asking for What You Want (and Actually Getting It!) Feels So Wrong

  Why does getting what you want sometimes feel so wrong? You finally speak up, advocate for yourself, and even win—but instead of feeling victorious, you’re hit with guilt, second-guessing, or a sudden urge to backtrack. What is up with that?  Well, in this episode, I’m sharing a real-life situation that left me wondering ... why asking for what I want feels so uncomfortable why getting what I want can feel so much worse than just going with the flow, and how this is all tangled up with people-pleasing, perfectionism, and a deep DEEP desire for certainty. So if you’ve ever struggled to stand your ground, let’s talk about how to move forward with confidence—minus the emotional whiplash!   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/episode288    

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• Episode #287: From ‘Not Enough’ to Beloved—How to Reframe Your Beliefs about Enoughness

  Do you sometimes get caught up in the cycle of feeling ‘not enough’? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode, Amy Carroll returns as my guest co-host, and we get real about the questions of “enough-ness” that so many of us wrestle with, especially as Highly Sensitive Christian Women. In this deeply personal conversation, Amy opens her heart around the worry Am I enough? while I share my life-long struggles with wondering Am I DOING enough? Throughout this episode, you’ll discover practical ways to identify and shift the beliefs that keep you stuck in overthinking, overworking, and self-doubt. You can embrace your identity as God’s beloved … and you can learn to discern when enough is truly enough.   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/episode287

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• Episode #286: The Heart of a Helper — Loving Your People without Losing Yourself

  Are you the person everyone turns to — because you’re the peacemaker, the caregiver, the one who always says yes — but deep down you’re running on empty? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, guest co-host Danielle Grosse explores "the Heart of a Helper" and helps us understand why those of us who love to serve often struggle to receive. She shares why it’s so difficult to admit when we need help, how we can let others pour back into us, and what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to heal. If helping others has ever felt like both your greatest joy and your heaviest burden, this episode is for you. Join us for a discussion full of grace, wisdom, and real-life encouragement and that offers a new perspective on what it truly means to serve well as HSPs—without sacrificing your own well-being.   Links mentioned: Danielle's website Sign up for Danielle's newsletter ... which includes "Just Ask Dani" Take Danielle's quiz "The Heart of a Helper: Uncover What You Need Right Now" Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Enroll in "Overcome Procrastination & JUST WRITE: 7 Surprisingly Simple Strategies to Get Your Words Flowing" https://writebesideyou.com/join/   Episode Webpage:  https://CheriGregory.com/episode286

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• Episode #285: Different, Not Defective — Why We Each Experience Life in Such Unique Ways

  Have you ever had someone tell you, “You’re just imagining things,” or “It can’t be that loud” (or that bright or that itchy)? If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, you’ve been there. Other people’s reactions to your heightened perceptions can feel isolating, even invalidating. But your experiences aren’t wrong; they’re uniquely yours. So in this episode, we’re looking at how our DNA shapes the way we sense and respond to the world and what that means for those of us who are HSPs. We’re also talking about why it’s vital to listen to, learn from, and care for the HSP body that God has entrusted to you. Your differences aren’t defects — your differences are divine!   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/episode285

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• Episode #284: Made a Mistake? How to Stop Self-Blaming & Start Receiving Grace

  Have you ever felt crushed under the weight of a mistake, convinced it’s too big to fix? Whether it’s a literal mess or a relational misstep, we often respond by piling on guilt, shame, and endless self-blame. But what if there’s another way? In this episode, I share the story of a literal spill that led to a deep reflection on responsibility, self-blame, and the gift of grace. We’ll talk about how to figure out what’s actually yours to own, how to stop beating yourself up for every little thing, and how to open your heart to God’s grace—even in life’s sticky situations. If you’re ready to stop over-owning every mess and start letting grace lead the way, this episode is for you!   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/episode284

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