Sensitive Stories

April Snow
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Grab your coziest blanket and listen in with psychotherapist, author, and fellow HSP April Snow as she deep-dives into the inner lives of Highly Sensitive People - those of us who live with our hearts and eyes wide open. Through these rich and insightful conversations, you’ll hear inspiring stories of how you can move beyond overwhelm, uncover your unique sensitive strengths, and step into a more fulfilling and nurturing life.

  1. 77: Permission to Feel

    2 jun

    77: Permission to Feel

    Are you hiding from your emotions? In this episode, I talk with Federica Torri about giving yourself permission to feel and: Embracing your sensitivity and understanding the deeper role of the traitWhy it’s important to freely express yourself and how to find your way back to your inner worldHow to let go of the “shoulds” and be more of your authentic selfFederica is a high sensation seeking HSP who has struggled her whole life with the feeling of not belonging, and always feeling "too much". Originally from Italy where she trained as a PhD biotech neuroscientist, Federica moved to the US to embark in a 10+ year career in software biotech where she experienced a deep burnout. After an endometriosis diagnosis she pivoted her career towards women's health patient advocacy and coaching, to then a Trauma Informed Yoga teacher and Reiki Practitioner. Federica founded Tender Flower Yoga in 2024 as a sanctuary for sensitive hearts to find a place to rest in Gentle Yoga, Healing Mudras, and Yoga Nidra. People say she has the gift to tuck people in, and make them feel welcome and cared for.    Keep in touch with Federica: Website: www.tenderfloweryoga.comThe Sovereign Sensitive Blueprint: https://www.tenderfloweryoga.com/blueprintMiniBloom Kit: https://www.tenderfloweryoga.com/get-minibloomkitInner Bloom Circle mailing list: www.tenderfloweryoga.com/inner-bloom-circle-signupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenderfloweryogaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TenderFlowerYogaResources Mentioned: Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing by Olga Mecking: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780358395317For 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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    46 min
  2. 76: Sensitivity in Schools

    19 may

    76: Sensitivity in Schools

    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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    40 min
  3. 75: Weaving Your Quilt of Connection

    5 may

    75: Weaving Your Quilt of Connection

    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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    40 min
  4. 74: Amplify Your Needs with Psychedelic Medicine

    28 abr

    74: Amplify Your Needs with Psychedelic Medicine

    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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    43 min
  5. 73: Finding Congruence Within Yourself

    14 abr

    73: Finding Congruence Within Yourself

    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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    37 min
  6. 72: Easing into Anger

    31 mar

    72: Easing into Anger

    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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    49 min
  7. 71: Agony and Rebirth of Perimenopause

    17 mar

    71: Agony and Rebirth of Perimenopause

    Have you noticed energy, mood, or sleep changes as you get older? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Karen Lamb about the effects of midlife hormonal shifts and:   • How perimenopause can impact highly sensitive people   • Symptoms to look out for as your hormone levels change  • Why this time of life can be an opportunity for rebirth where you shed your people pleasing and self-sacrificing habits   • Lifestyle changes and remedies to make yourself more comfortable during midlife    Dr. Karen Lamb is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma healing, burnout recovery, and mind-body wellness. With a deep understanding of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) experience, she blends natural medicine with evidence-based psychological therapies to help her patients restore balance and vitality. Trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dr. Lamb is passionate about addressing the root causes of emotional and physical imbalances. Through her practice at Pura Vida Natural Medicine, she empowers individuals to heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.  Keep in touch with Karen: • Website: http://www.puravidanaturalmedicine.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.karen_lamb  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messymidlifepodcast   Resources Mentioned: • Messy Midlife Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6gq84HyZA1QM9PTs1EY1yo • Messy Midlife Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messy-midlife/id1852048250    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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    59 min
  8. 70: Making Space for Messy Emotions

    3 mar

    70: Making Space for Messy Emotions

    Do you hide your emotions away to make others comfortable? In this episode, I talk with Brianna Pastor about the joy and the messiness of being a deeply feeling person and:  • learning to allow your emotions to take up space  • the costs of always having to be strong and resilient as an HSP or empath  • releasing your emotions to protect your physical and mental health    Brianna is a queer writer, empath, advocate, and author of the poetry collections Good Grief and Bellyache. Dedicated to helping others recognize their worth regardless of circumstances, Pastor centers her poetry around mental health, childhood trauma, and what it means to heal—with sensitivity and love at the root of all things. Keep in touch with Brianna: • Website: https://briannapastor.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannapastor  Resources Mentioned: • Bellyache: Poems for Sensitive Souls by Brianna Pastor: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780063459106 • Good Grief by Brianna Pastor: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780063359659 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/@sensitivestrengthsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengthsAnd 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.

    43 min
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Grab your coziest blanket and listen in with psychotherapist, author, and fellow HSP April Snow as she deep-dives into the inner lives of Highly Sensitive People - those of us who live with our hearts and eyes wide open. Through these rich and insightful conversations, you’ll hear inspiring stories of how you can move beyond overwhelm, uncover your unique sensitive strengths, and step into a more fulfilling and nurturing life.

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    April Snow
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    80
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