Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSW

Esther Kane, MSW, RCC
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Compassionate Conversations is all about getting honest and real with yourself, letting go of the past, along with behaviour patterns which are no longer serving you, and growing into the person you have always wanted to become. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) as well as being a psychotherapist specializing in highly sensitive people with almost three decades of experience, I will share the tools and tips which have helped both me and my highly sensitive clients completely transform their lives: owning their power, speaking their voice, and squeezing the juice out of life! Please join us in these Compassionate Conversations and share with people who could also benefit.Watch these episodes on my YouTube channel: @compassionateconversations441)www.estherkane.comInstagram:@estherkanemswFacebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC

  1. 12/24/2025

    The SECRET to THRIVING as a Highly Sensitive Person

    Send us a text Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or misunderstood? In this therapeutic deep dive, seasoned psychotherapist, Esther Kane, shares the top secrets to thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person—based on more almost three decades of specializing in HSPs. You’ll learn: ✨ What it really means to be highly sensitive ✨ How your nervous system works ✨ Why you get overstimulated ✨ How to regulate big emotions ✨ Tools to protect your energy ✨ How to set boundaries without guilt ✨ How to build a sensitivity-friendly lifestyle ✨ The hidden gifts of being an HSP ✨ Real client-style examples that show what thriving truly looks like Chapters 00:01:39 Understanding the Highly Sensitive Trait 00:04:05 Overstimulation and Energy Management 00:07:34 Emotional Regulation for HSPs 00:10:26 Boundaries and Relationships 00:12:22 Thriving, Not Just Surviving 00:14:31 The Secret Gifts of High Sensitivity Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    16 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Menopause Rage EXPOSED- What's REALLY Behind Your Anger

    Send us a text Are you feeling angrier, more irritable, or more emotionally overwhelmed during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone — and you’re not “losing it.” In this episode, we explore why menopausal rage can feel so intense, especially for highly sensitive women and women with a history of trauma. This is a deeply compassionate, trauma-informed conversation about what’s really happening in your brain, body, and nervous system during the menopausal transition. In This Video, You’ll Learn: •    Why sudden anger and irritability are common in perimenopause & menopause •    How hormonal changes impact your nervous system and emotional regulation •.   Why highly sensitive women (HSPs) feel menopausal rage more intensely •    How past trauma can resurface during the midlife transition •.   The hidden wisdom behind midlife anger — and what it’s trying to tell you •    Calming, trauma-informed tools to navigate emotional overwhelm This Episode is for you if: • You’re in perimenopause or menopause • You’re feeling more irritable, reactive, or overstimulated • You identify as a highly sensitive woman • You’ve experienced trauma or long-term stress • You’re seeking understanding instead of shame • You want to feel grounded, empowered, and supported during this transition Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopausal Rage 02:50 Understanding Menopausal Anger 05:27 The Role of Trauma in Anger 08:10 Healing Through Anger 11:15 The Impact of Ancestral Trauma 13:44 Transforming Anger into Advocacy 16:30 Navigating Relationships and Anger 19:13 The Gift of Menopause 22:08 Empowerment Through Anger 25:08 The Shift from Personal to Collective Anger 27:46 Finding Purpose in Anger 30:59 The Importance of Boundaries 33:46 Community and Connection 36:26 Conclusion and Reflection Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    40 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    Best Careers for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

    Send us a text Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) wondering why some jobs drain you while others make you come alive?  In this deep dive, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW shares the best careers for highly sensitive people—plus practical tools to help you build a work life that supports your sensitivity instead of overwhelming it.  You’ll learn: ✨ What it really means to be an HSP in the workplace ✨ The top careers where HSPs thrive—creative, healing, research, and nature-based roles ✨ Which careers may cause burnout for sensitive people ✨ Real client stories and inspiring examples ✨ How to create a sensory-friendly workspace, set boundaries, and trust your intuition If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” this episode will help you understand that your sensitivity isn’t a weakness—it’s your superpower.  🕊️ Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) at Work 09:46 Career Categories for HSPs 11:07 Careers HSPs May Want to Avoid 13:04 Practical Tips for Career Success as an HSP 20:34 Guided Meditation for Career Alignment 👉 Learn more at https://www.estherkane.com Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    22 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Dr. Judith Orloff on Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) & Empaths

    Send us a text In this enlightening interview, Dr. Judith Orloff—psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and leading expert on empathy—shares powerful insights on how to embrace your sensitivity as a strength rather than a weakness. Dr. Orloff explains the key differences between empaths and highly sensitive people, how to recognize emotional overload, and what practical tools can help you stay balanced and empowered. She also discusses her new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit, inspired by her own childhood experiences as an intuitive, empathic child. ✨ In this conversation, you’ll learn: ·       The difference between an empath and a highly sensitive person (HSP) ·       How to protect yourself from “energy vampires” ·       Why sensitive children need understanding, not “toughening up” ·       Tools for emotional boundaries and self-care ·       How to teach kids empathy, self-love, and confidence ·       Why sensitivity is a superpower in today’s world Whether you identify as an empath, HSP, or simply want to understand sensitivity better, this interview offers gentle wisdom and practical strategies for thriving in an overwhelming world. 🎧 About Dr. Judith Orloff: Dr. Orloff is the author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, Thriving as an Empath, The Genius of Empathy, and The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. Her work bridges traditional psychiatry with intuitive understanding, helping empaths and sensitive people live more peaceful, empowered lives. 📚 Learn more at: https://drjudithorloff.com 📘 Books mentioned: ·       The Highly Sensitive Rabbit ·       The Empath’s Survival Guide ·       Thriving as an Empath ·       The Genius of Empathy 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews about psychology, emotional health, and thriving as a highly sensitive person.   Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    43 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    Why It's a Good Thing When Women Get Angry

    Send us a text Have you ever been told you’re “too emotional” or “too sensitive” when you felt angry? In this video, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW explores why women’s anger is not something to be ashamed of — it’s something to listen to. You’ll learn how anger can be a powerful messenger, helping you recognize when your boundaries have been crossed and guiding you toward greater self-respect, healing, and empowerment. Esther explains what really happens when women suppress anger, how that energy can turn inward as depression or anxiety, and how somatic therapy can help you safely release and transform stored anger in the body. Stay until the end for practical tools you can use right away — including journaling prompts, breathwork techniques, and body-based exercises to express anger in healthy, healing ways. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Women's Anger 01:52 The Consequences of Suppressing Anger 04:16 Somatic Therapy: A Healing Approach 06:21 Healthy Expressions of Anger To watch this episode on Esther's YouTube Channel which if full of powerful visuals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdDwfkJIPds 🎧 Coming soon: Part 2 — a lively and honest conversation about how women can navigate anger through different life stages. #womensempowerment #healthyboundaries #healthyrelationships Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    7 min

  6. 10/28/2025

    What Doctors Aren't Saying About Weight Loss Pills

    Send us a text Are weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro really the answer — or are they another quick fix that keeps you disconnected from your body? In this episode, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, who specializes in food addiction, emotional eating, and trauma recovery, shares why relying on weight loss medication can actually keep you stuck in the same painful cycle — and what to do instead for real, lasting healing. You’ll learn: 🌿 Why emotional eating isn’t about willpower 💔 The hidden emotional cost of appetite-suppressing drugs 🧠 How trauma and early coping patterns influence your relationship with food 💫 What real healing looks like — and how to find freedom without medication If you’ve ever felt broken because diets or medications didn’t “work,” this episode will help you understand that your body has always been trying to protect you. ✨ Subscribe for more episodes on emotional eating recovery, trauma healing, and body acceptance. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies:  https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    9 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    How Sensitive People Can Have The Best Relationships with Lisa Chen, LMFT

    Send us a text Are you a highly sensitive person in love? Do you ever wonder if your sensitivity is “too much” for relationships—or if it could actually be your greatest strength? 💜 In this interview, I sit down with Lisa Chen, LMFT, a psychotherapist and highly sensitive person herself, to explore the unique gifts and struggles HSPs bring to love. Together we discuss: ✨ What it really means to be a highly sensitive person in relationships ✨ The hidden strengths HSPs bring to intimacy and connection ✨ Common struggles HSPs face in love (and how to overcome them) ✨ What happens when one partner is highly sensitive and the other is not ✨ Practical tools for conflict, communication, and boundaries ✨ How HSPs can express needs without guilt or fear of being “too much” Discover how to nurture stronger interpersonal relationships and build emotional intelligence as an HSP. Learn how understanding hsp traits can deepen empathy and improve communication in your relationships. Enhance your connection with these valuable relationship tips. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Sensitivity in Relationships 01:21 – Meet Lisa Chen, Psychotherapist & HSP 01:32 – Is Sensitivity a Weakness or a Strength? 02:18 – The Highs & Lows of HSP Relationships 03:26 – What Does It Mean to Be a Highly Sensitive Person? 05:51 – Unique Strengths HSPs Bring to Love 07:41 – Common Struggles: Boundaries & Overwhelm 08:25 – The Saviour Complex & Codependency 10:39 – Dysregulation & Shutdown in HSP Couples 12:22 – When One Partner is HSP and the Other Isn’t 13:02 – Regulating the Nervous System & Taking Breaks 14:58 – Window of Tolerance: Staying Grounded 17:16 – HSPs and Attachment Styles in Conflict 18:03 – Signs of “Going Offline” & Relationship Lessons 20:05 – Strategies for Handling Conflict as an HSP 22:26 – Tools for Regulation: Nature, Pets, & Rituals 23:39 – Staying Connected as a Couple After Conflict 24:53 – Daily Rituals & Joy Practices for HSPs 26:26 – Bookending the Day: Joy & Gratitude Practices 27:27 – Balancing Joys & Sorrows in Life & Love 27:54 – Closing Thoughts & Reflections 📌 More episodes on Highly Sensitive People in Love: ▶️ Listen to my conversation with my husband Nathaniel about two HSPs in a long-term relationship https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2022477/episodes/11403778-the-pros-cons-of-two-highly-sensitive-people-in-a-relationship ▶️ The Secret to Relationships for Highly Sensitive People https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2022477/episodes/17746299-how-can-highly-sensitive-people-thrive-in-relationships To receive Esther's FREE report designed to help HSPs create better boundaries called, "10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy": https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    28 min

  8. 09/17/2025

    How can highly sensitive people thrive in relationships?

    Send us a text Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who feels like you love too deeply, care too much, or notice things in your relationship that others don’t? You’re not “too sensitive” — you’re wired for deep, soulful love. 💜 In this video, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW explores: ✔️ The gifts HSPs bring to love (empathy, intuition, loyalty, creativity) ✔️ The challenges HSPs face (criticism, overstimulation, emotional overwhelm) ✔️ Real-life stories of HSPs in relationships ✔️ Practical tools to set boundaries, communicate needs, and thrive in love Whether you’re an HSP or love someone who is, this video will help you understand the unique world of highly sensitive people in relationships. ✨ Topics covered: • Why HSPs feel love so intensely • Common HSP relationship triggers • How to explain your sensitivity to a partner • Rituals and practices that help HSP couples stay connected Chapters 00:00 Understanding Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in Love 02:38 The Beautiful Gifts of HSPs in Relationships 05:22 Challenges Faced by HSPs in Love 06:15 Tools for Thriving as an HSP in Love Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441 www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter Instagram: @estherkanemsw Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

    6 min
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Compassionate Conversations is all about getting honest and real with yourself, letting go of the past, along with behaviour patterns which are no longer serving you, and growing into the person you have always wanted to become. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) as well as being a psychotherapist specializing in highly sensitive people with almost three decades of experience, I will share the tools and tips which have helped both me and my highly sensitive clients completely transform their lives: owning their power, speaking their voice, and squeezing the juice out of life! Please join us in these Compassionate Conversations and share with people who could also benefit.Watch these episodes on my YouTube channel: @compassionateconversations441)www.estherkane.comInstagram:@estherkanemswFacebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC

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