Sensitive Change Makers Kate Carter

Do you constantly seek external approval to feel good enough? You're not alone. This podcast episode dives into the art of self-validation and building a stronger sense of self-worth. Come and join me as we delve into:🔹 Understanding Self-Validation: Discover why it's crucial to acknowledge your worth independently. 🔹 Self-Reflection Journaling: Learn how daily reflections and positive affirmations can transform your self-image. 🔹 Mindfulness & Meditation: Enhance self-awareness and ...

In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, we tackle a topic that hits close to home for many of us: social awkwardness. Often confused with antisocial behaviour or mere introversion, social awkwardness has its own nuances, especially for those of us who are highly sensitive.Join me as I unpack the clinical definition of antisocial personality disorder and contrast it with the everyday use of the term 'antisocial.' I share my personal experiences and reflections on how being highly sensitive...

In this episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's really close to my heart – health anxiety and being highly sensitive.I'll share some personal stories about my own struggles with panic attacks and how it felt like my body and mind were constantly at odds. We'll chat about how being highly sensitive can sometimes amplify those tiny shifts in our bodies, leading to spirals of worry. I'll talk about how I learned to distinguish between negative spirals and intuition. It's like tuning i...

Have you ever found yourself defaulting to negative thoughts and emotions, especially as a highly sensitive person? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the intriguing connection between high sensitivity and a tendency towards negativity. Drawing from a 2023 study by Van Reyn, we delve into the science behind why highly sensitive individuals may experience more frequent and intense negative emotions.Key Highlights:Understanding the Link: Discover the findings of a recent study t...

This weekend, I went for a weekend trip with my sisters and my mum to celebrate my sister's 40th birthday. It was one of the best weekends I'd had in a long while, we had:- amazing weather- a hot tub- a lovely, well equipped cottage- amazing scenery- amazing food and drink- so many gigglesand yet, I struggled to sleep. Why? In this episode, I delve deeper into what Gay Hendricks calls 'Upper Limit' and why sometimes, we can find it difficult to enjoy happiness, joy and abundance.&nb...

In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful technique that can help you break free from the doubts, fears, and worries that might be holding you back. It's something I've used myself and with clients to overcome those moments when you feel stuck, like you're not making progress toward your goals.You know those times when you're just not gaining momentum, no matter how hard you try? Or when the same negative thoughts keep looping in your mind? It's frustrating, right? Well, the good news is, th...