Sensitive Stories

Was school overwhelming for you? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kaaryn Cater about the impact of the classroom environment on a highly sensitive student and:  
• How teachers and parents can support highly sensitive students to thrive and feel less overwhelmed
• What highly sensitive teachers can do to manage the sensory overwhelm and exhaustion from working in schools
• What strengths highly sensitive students can embody when offered the right supports such as mindfulness, access to nature, and time for reflection
Dr. Cater is an educator, coach, speaker, and researcher with more than 30 years of experience across education, coaching, and professional development. She is the founder of The Mindwise Connection and specialises in supporting highly sensitive children, adolescents, and adults, as well as the people who live, learn, and work alongside them. Her work focuses on sensitivity education, nervous system balance, and helping highly sensitive people use their strengths to thrive in learning, work, and life. Through her coaching and consultancy practice, she offers individual and family coaching, professional development for educators and practitioners, and consultancy for organisations seeking to create more inclusive and responsive environments. 
Keep in touch with Kaaryn:
• Website: https://www.mindwiseconnection.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindwise_connection_nz 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaaryn-cater-phd-b373103b  
Resources Mentioned: Research: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6364-9809  
For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com 
Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths
And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. 
If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. 

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Have you been feeling more lonely lately? In this episode, I talk with Stacey Lindsay about finding the beauty of nurturing heartfelt connections at any age and:  
• The small decisions you can make to center yourself more fully in your own life 
• Following your own timeline for relationships, work, and personal growth 
• Why it’s important to be open to the beauty and joy around you  
Stacey is a multimedia journalist, writer, and editor who focuses on civics and culture, with a lens on issues that affect people who identify as women. She’s interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians for TV, digital, and print publications. She’s the author of the new book BEING 40: The Decade of Letting Go—and Embracing Who We Are, and a senior contributing editor for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper.   
Keep in touch with Stacey:
• Website: https://www.staceylindsay.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceylindsay  
Resources Mentioned:
• Being 40 by Stacey Lindsay: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780593831199 
• The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781583949764 
• Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182  
For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com 
Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths
And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. 
If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. 

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you feel stuck on your healing journey? In this episode, I talk with Liz Zhou, LPC about the benefits of psychedelic medicine for highly sensitive people and:  
• The three steps to safely and meaningfully experience psychedelics in a therapeutic context 

 • How to find a provider, which medicine to choose, and the importance of advocating for your sensory and emotional needs along the way 

• What you can learn about yourself throughout the experience 
Liz is a highly sensitive & neurodivergent therapist based in Colorado. She specializes in helping highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems and connect with their authentic selves, using brain-body modalities like: EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, & Psychedelic Integration. Prior to becoming a therapist, Liz worked as a shaman's translator & ceremony facilitator at plant medicine centers in Peru & Ecuador. Currently, Liz provides therapy services in Colorado & coaching services worldwide. 
Keep in touch with Liz:
• Website: https://www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.holistic.therapist 
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Liz-Zhou  
Resources Mentioned:
• Psychedelic Prep & Integration Guide: https://www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.com/psychedelic-guide 
• Third Wave Directory: https://thethirdwave.co/directory 
• Elemental Psychedelics Directory: https://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/facilitator-directory 
• Polaris Insight Center: https://www.polarisinsight.com  
For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com 
Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths
And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. 
If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. 

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you abandon your own needs? In this episode, I talk with Nick Edgar about living authentically as a highly sensitive person and: 
• Taking a personal leadership role to understand your needs and treat yourself with compassion  
• Rediscovering your true nature after being a late bloomer  
• Showing up for yourself without sacrificing connection  
Nick is a self-leadership and emotional agility coach, helping gifted, sensitive men break free from fear, over-giving and self-abandonment without numbing out, burning out or selling out. He coaches them to reclaim their authenticity and their sensitive superpowers.
Keep in touch with Nick:
• Website: http://www.the3espace.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickedgarcoaching 
Resources Mentioned:
• Sensitive Movie: https://youtu.be/IrRwgYyjxQg 
• 3E Space Community: https://www.the3espace.com/the-3e-space-online-community
• Inner Leader Lab for HSP Men: https://mailchi.mp/the3espace/illjan26
For more deep conversations like this, join me in Sensitive Circles - a cozy online community for highly sensitive people to find meaningful connection and deepen self-awareness at their own pace. More details: https://www.sensitivecircles.com 
Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths
And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. 
If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. 

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you push your anger away to make others comfortable? In this episode, I talk with Maya Benattar, LCAT about the importance of feeling angry and: 
• Pushing against the notion that HSPs should be sweet and keep their emotions hidden 
• How to feel your anger safely so it doesn’t become overwhelming  
• Making space for anger through music, art, movement, or with your own voice 
Maya is a licensed music psychotherapist in private practice in NYC & online across NY, helping highly sensitive women live with less anxiety, access true confidence and finally detach from "I'm not good enough". She relishes explorations around sensitivity, big feelings, inherited family stories, and messy creativity. In addition to her private practice, Maya provides wellness workshops and professional development trainings both online and in-person.
Keep in touch with Maya:
• Website: http://www.mayabenattar.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayabenattar 
Resources Mentioned:
• Why Is Anger So Hard For Me: https://www.mayabenattar.com/blog/why-is-anger-so-hard-for-me 
• LCAT Advocacy Coalition: https://www.lcatcoalition.org  
Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths
And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. 
If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. 

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.