Episodes

As HSP’s, introverts, and empaths the word fun can feel like a trigger due to the other 80% of the population viewing fun so differently than we do. It can be easy to get wrapped up in the idea of what “fun” is supposed to be instead of realizing that fun is something personal and individual to things that bring us joy. In this episode, I discuss why fun can seem so triggering and it can be difficult for HSP’s to find things that we find fun, the importance of fun in everyone’s life, and some di...

If you are listening to this episode on its release date in late December of 2020, this past year has been a source of stress for all of us and we have had to choose. Choose to continue moving forward, taking one day at a time, giving ourselves grace, or to choose to hide and wait for things to return to normal. It can be easy as an Empath or HSP to get wrapped up in the everyday challenges we face due to our sensitivity. In this episode, I’m going to talk about some big strengths that we HSP’s ...

Do you ever find yourself struggling against your intuition? So many times, HSP/Empaths find themselves in a place of overwhelm, anxiety, and even depression and negative coping behaviors when they are struggling. Are you ready to stop that spiral, and figure out how to listen to your intuition to guide you in the right direction? In this episode, I interview Marie Bowser and she shares her journey of overcoming the anxiety that presented itself in the form of irritability and negative coping...

The holidays can bring on a big energetic shift that can cause many to be easily triggered. The reality is this time of year on its own can cause this feeling of overwhelm and inability to keep up with everyday tasks. Really, just feeling as if you never have enough time during the day to get everything accomplished that you need or want to. When you add in the additional stressors this year with the pandemic it can feel all-consuming. One of the first things people tend to quit putting effort a...

The current global climate is causing more overwhelm and high emotions than usual, especially for those of us that are HSP’s or Empaths. I have heard the global pandemic referred to several times as the Corona Coaster, it is filled with collective amounts of trauma, hardship, but that doesn’t mean that all things that have come from this have to be negative. As an HSP or Empath, all of this may feel extra traumatic as we feel things on such a deep level. Many are wondering when life will go back...

Do you struggle with negative, hurtful, and degrading self-talk? It can be so difficult to practice self-compassion as most of us are our harshest critics. The way that we self talk, directly effects how we both take care of and treat ourselves. Making mistakes in life does not make you any less worthy of self-love, and compassion, in fact, making mistakes is a vital part of growth and being human. In this episode, I give you different tools to overcome that downward spiral of negative self-talk...

Does your child struggle with loud noises, do they become physically overstimulated where they need to have time alone to decompress and recharge before they can engage in anything well? These are all signs of a highly sensitive child. So how do you help your child thrive when the world overwhelms them? In this episode, I go over different ways to support and encourage your child or teen that is an HSP so that they feel accepted for exactly who they are. You want your child to be able to grow an...

Have you ever felt, or been told that you’re a little different? Do you feel things more deeply, or tend to take on so much of that energy and so much of the concern and care for other people? As a business owner, that can make things especially difficult because boundaries are so essential. Especially when you’re an empath, and have to protect your energy. In today’s episode, I interview Laura Voss and she tells us about how she has learned to not only manage but thrive as an Empathic Soloprene...

Have you ever wondered if you are an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) or an Empath? Are you someone that easily takes on the feelings of others around you? Do loud noises affect your nervous system and cause sensory overload? In this episode of The Enlightened Heart, I explain the different qualities an HSP or an Empath may have. Chances are, if you aren’t one, someone close to you in your life is, and if not, you definitely want one in your life. Go listen to the podcast to find out why! [1:33] Di...

Empowering Highly sensitive people and empaths to go from surviving in the world to thriving. Overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, and confusion about life are some of the challenges that HSP’s/Empaths face. Their strengths can also become shadows, this podcast supports understanding of the trait and how to navigate challenges while trying to live in the world built for the other 80%