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. 74: Amplify Your Needs with Psychedelic Medicine

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    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.

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  2. 73: Finding Congruence Within Yourself

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    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.

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  3. 72: Easing into Anger

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    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.

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  4. 71: Agony and Rebirth of Perimenopause

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    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.

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  5. 70: Making Space for Messy Emotions

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    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.

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  6. 69: Making Room for Sensitivity

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    69: Making Room for Sensitivity

    Did you struggle to fit in as a sensitive kid or are parenting an HSP child? In this episode, I talk with Sarita Fichtner about embracing your sensitivity and building resilience in children through connection as well as:   • Learning to live on your own terms and listen to your instincts   • Modeling acceptance and building resilience for your sensitive child  • The kinds of social pressures highly sensitive children face  • How parents can foster self-love and acceptance in their HSP kids who may not always fit in   • Accepting the balance between the messy and magic of life   Born and raised on the West Coast of Canada, Sarita is a highly sensitive children's book author and mom.  She recognizes the importance of emotional wellness and is passionate about supporting highly sensitive children.  Sarita believes the world will change when we can mindfully embrace who we are from a young age.  Keep in touch with Sarita: • Website: http://www.saritaimagined.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saritaimagined  Resources Mentioned: • Pop Out Loud: First Day of Soccer by Sarita Fichtner: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781069596710  • Pop Out Loud: First Day of School by Sarita Fichtner: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781738195404 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.

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  7. 68: Navigating Chronic Illness with Compassion

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    68: Navigating Chronic Illness with Compassion

    Do you live with a chronic illness? In this episode, I talk with Nadine Pinede about softening into compassion and:   • Adjusting to a diagnosis of chronic illness as a highly sensitive person   • Listening to the body’s signals with curiosity instead of frustration   • Learning to pace yourself and find community to live more sustainably  • Finding the wisdom and resilience in health challenges   Nadine Pinede is the daughter of Haitian exiles, an award-winning author and poet, and a mindful self-compassion guide whose work explores healing and belonging through story and nature. A Rhodes Scholar and lifelong creative, she teaches others how to reconnect with the natural world as founder of “Coming to Our Senses” retreat in Arles, which was inspired by her recent diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Her debut novel When the Mapou Sings was named an Américas Award Honor Book. Her forthcoming publications are the anthology Earth is a Living Thing: Black Poets and the Natural World, Uprooted: A Journey in Poems, and Soundwalker: A True Story of Making Music with Nature.  Keep in touch with Nadine: • Website: https://nadinepinede.com/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadinepinede  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinepinede   Resources Mentioned: • Coming to Our Senses Retreat: https://www.comingtooursensesretreat.com • When the Mapou Sings by Nadine Pinede: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781536235661  • Uprooted: A Journey in Poems: https://www.terranovapress.com/books/uprooted    • Self-Compassion Break: https://self-compassion.org/practices/general-self-compassion-break-2  • EDS Society: https://www.ehlers-danlos.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.

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  8. 67: Finding Joy in Grief

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    67: Finding Joy in Grief

    Are you making space for grief? In this episode, I talk with Angelique Foye-Fletcher, LMFT, RPT about the quiet ache of grief and:   • The many places grief shows up throughout your life  • How to welcome in joy and play during times of grief  • What to say and do to support others who are grieving    Angelique Foye-Fletcher (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist who helps sensitive, neurodivergent adults and caregivers heal through her four pillars of Books, Nature, Play, and Connection. An INFJ, HSP, and Enneagram 4, Angelique brings curiosity, ritual, and deep empathy into her work—often lighting incense or walking in nature as part of her own healing practice.  Keep in touch with Angelique: • Website: https://foyefletchertherapy.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foyefletchertherapy  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foyefletcherllc   Resources Mentioned: • Coaching Packages (In State and Out of State): https://foyefletchertherapy.com/packages • Book Here: https://angelique-foye-fletcher.clientsecure.me • Joy Revenge book list: https://foyefletchertherapy.com/new-page • Crying at H Mart by Michelle Zauner: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781984898951 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.

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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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