SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people

Erica Webb
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Hi and welcome to SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. This is a podcast for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease, while finding their sensitivity super powers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self compassion and kindness.   As your host, I meet you as a fellow HSP. I know what it's like to feel like things are too loud, too bright and just ... too much. In my work as a registered counsellor and mindful movement coach, I've supported myself and my clients to find ways to embrace their sensitivity that centre on self-compassion, nervous system regulation, self-awareness and, ultimately, self-love.  From mindfulness, mindful movement, joy seeking and a zillion and one practices in between, here you'll find space to be fully you - fully human - and the tools to navigate the tricky bits of having a highly sensitive nervous system.  I’m thrilled you’re here. 

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep 326: 3 Things That Make Highly Sensitive People Feel ‘Too Needy’ (But that you probably need anyway)

    Welcome to SelfKind, a podcast for highly sensitive people (HSP). In this episode, join me, Erica Webb, a registered counsellor and somatic exercise coach, as I talk about three needs that might make you feel needy as a HSP (but that you probably need anyway). I know what it's like to feel too much, too needy or too sensitive, and my hope with this episode is that you lean into self-advocacy with more confidence, because you don't need to needlessly suffer at every turn. About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    21 min

  2. JAN 19

    Ep 325: Loving a Highly Sensitive Person: 5 things we want you to know

    Join me in this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, to hear 5 things the you are or love a highly sensitive person and want to understand yourself/them more clearly, I'm sharing 5 things to know about the inner experience of a HSP. In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for highly sensitive people (HSPs), I'm sharing five things HSPs experience that you might want to know if you are or love a HSP.  Listen in and see how many you relate to yourself ... or tune in to understand your loved one more clearly. You'll hear why patience and clear communication are key and hopefully understand why we need so much down time.  These five key insights can help you find more compassion for yourself or the HSP you love.  About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    13 min

  3. JAN 12

    Ep 324: Done with resolutions? Try this instead.

    Resolutions and goals can be fun ... but for highly sensitive and neurodivergent folk, they can also be another source of self-criticism when we find ourselves dropping them days after they've been set. So, what's the alternative?  In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I'm sharing what I'm doing instead of making a list of resolutions for the new year. As a highly sensitive, neurodivergent woman who's kinda tired, I'm approaching this one differently by turning towards my values first.  New Year marketing can be so deeply overwhelming and shaming. Let's do it differently, yeah?  You'll hear:  🌿 Why all the new year marketing and pressure can feel like too much 🌿 How setting goals can feel suffocating for some of us 🌿 Why I choose a word for the year 🌿 How truly understanding and accepting your energy levels is vital to navigating this time 🌿 Why there's no one right way to do this and why finding YOUR way is the best way. About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    18 min

  4. JAN 4

    Ep 323: A 2026 Reintroduction

    SelfKind is entering its 7th year in 2026! That's a lot of podcasts (323 and counting!). So it's time for a reintroduction of me, your Highly Sensitive AuDHD host. How did I get here? And who is this podcast for? You'll hear: 🌼 The (short) version of what led me here - to being a counsellor and somatic exercise coach for highly sensitive and neurodivergent folk 🌼 Why and how I learned that self-compassion is crucial for mental well-being 🌼 The role of mindful movement for self-connection 🌼 How my high sensitivity turned out to be autism and ADHD 🌼 About some resources you can access as a highly sensitive person. Mentioned in this episode: High Sensitivity Australia Visit our website: https://highsensitivity.com.au/ Join us in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highsensitivityaustralia The SelfKind Hub Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/selfkindhub About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    27 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Ep 322: When everything feels like too much: A SelfKind metaphor for handling overwhelm

    As a Highly Sensitive Person do you ever feel like you're on the edge of overwhelm? Especially when life gets really busy (hello, Christmas and holiday period!)? In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I’m sharing a simple nervous system metaphor that will remind you of why it's so important to be mindful of your capacity, and when it's quickly running out. This episode will be especially supportive if you: 🌼 Identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) 🌼 Feel emotionally drained or on edge 🌼 Notice that seemingly small things trigger big reactions in your system 🌼 Struggle during busy seasons or transitions 🌼 Want practical, gentle ways to reduce overwhelm We explore: 🌼 Why HSPs reach capacity faster 🌼 How everyday stress fills your metaphorical jug 🌼 Why overwhelm isn’t caused by the last small thing (even when it feels like it is) 🌼 Simple, realistic ways to pour some of the load out 🌼 How to move through busy times with more kindness and capacity About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing. The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    13 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Ep 321: When your sensitivity feels like failure

    Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in as a Highly Sensitive Person? Maybe you compare your needs to everyone else’s and think: “Why am I like this? Why do I need so much rest? Why can’t I handle what others seem to manage easily?” If so, you are not alone, nor are you broken. In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I'm answering this deeply relatable listener question: “How do I shift from feeling faulty to a more compassionate stance toward my sensitivity?” In this episode I explore:  ✨ Why so many HSPs feel broken or “too much”  ✨ How the modern world wasn’t designed for sensitive nervous systems ✨ Why comparing your capacity to non-HSPs is doing you harm ✨ The invisible labour of sensory processing and emotional depth ✨ How to begin shifting from self-blame to self-compassion in a way that actually feels doable. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else is coping better than you, or you’ve internalised the belief that your sensitivity is a personal failure, this episode will help you understand your nervous system with far more compassion. About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    28 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Ep 320: Overthinking, rumination and regret - a common experience for the Highly Sensitive Person?

    Do you feel like you overthink everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?   That might feel like replaying conversations and worrying about what you said long after the interaction is over; finding decisions hard to make; or second guessing every little thing.  So, is this normal for a HSP? Short answer: yes. But why? And what can you do about it? That's precisely what we're exploring in this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for highly sensitive people.  In this episode you will hear:   ✨ Why HSPs process things more deeply (and why that can contribute to 'overthinking')  ✨ How people-pleasing patterns contribute to rumination  ✨ A personal story about my own post-podcast vulnerability spirals  ✨ Practical strategies to help you untangle from those overthinking loops  ✨ Why this experience can feel so lonely ... and why you’re not broken or too much. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re too much, too sensitive or too indecisive, this episode will help you feel understood, supported, and a little less alone. About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    30 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Ep 319: Is Your Job Draining You? Why the workplace can be so tricky as a Highly Sensitive Person

    Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) struggling with work? Maybe the workplace feels overwhelming, you feel broken, or you can't seem to find work that quite fits who you are? You are not alone, and you're absolutely not broken. You're sensitive ... and that sensitivity needs to be considered.  In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about work as a highly sensitive person. Why do so many HSPs struggle with traditional 9-5s? Why is work sometimes draining, overwhelming or misaligned?  As a highly sensitive person (and autistic ADHD counsellor), I share my own experience of burning out in corporate environments and why certain workplaces simply aren’t designed for sensory-sensitive nervous systems. We’ll talk about how your empathy impacts your work, why what you do matters, how to consider and adjust for environmental stressors and more.  ✨ In this episode you'll hear: • Why work environments can feel “too much” for some HSPs • How sensory input and emotional energy impact the highly sensitive nervous system • The role of values, purpose and meaning when it comes to the right fit job as a HSP • Why work overwhelm and burnout happens and why it's not because you're just not trying hard enough • Practical ideas for making work more sustainable • How to explore aligned work options without shame or pressure Whether you’re an HSP navigating a 9–5, working in hospitality, healthcare, corporate, creative roles or anything in between, you can make work a more sensitivity-friendly place. This episode will help you to get curious and compassionate as you navigate what a job can look like as a sensitive soul. ⭐️ About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. 🎙️ About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.

    17 min
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Hi and welcome to SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. This is a podcast for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease, while finding their sensitivity super powers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self compassion and kindness.   As your host, I meet you as a fellow HSP. I know what it's like to feel like things are too loud, too bright and just ... too much. In my work as a registered counsellor and mindful movement coach, I've supported myself and my clients to find ways to embrace their sensitivity that centre on self-compassion, nervous system regulation, self-awareness and, ultimately, self-love.  From mindfulness, mindful movement, joy seeking and a zillion and one practices in between, here you'll find space to be fully you - fully human - and the tools to navigate the tricky bits of having a highly sensitive nervous system.  I’m thrilled you’re here. 

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