Sensitivity Sessions

Stephanie Gardner-Wright
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Licensed therapist and coach for Highly Sensitive People, Stephanie Gardner-Wright, teaches you how to find ease and purpose as a sensitive soul in a fast-paced world. From reclaiming your power to tuning into your gifts and sharing them with the world, this podcast is like having an HSP therapist in your pocket.

  1. 05/01/2023

    Anxiety and The Highly Sensitive Person

    In this episode, we discuss: comparing and contrasting anxiety with the trait of high sensitivityhow overstimulation and anxiety can become linkedwhy HSPs might be more predisposed toward anxiety than the average persontop reasons why HSPs experience anxietyhow to become aware of the subtle difference between anxiety and overstimulationhow releasing over-responsibility can also alleviate anxietyapps, visualizations, and tools to use for anxietywhy you don't want to use the same tools for high anxiety as you would for beginning or low anxietyStay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype? Find the transcript here.

    27 min

  2. 04/03/2023

    Traveling as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

    In this episode, we chat: considerations to minimize overstimulation when you're planning a triphow to build in buffer timethe merits of carry-on vs checking baggage for sensitive folkshow to manage expectations with traveling companions (and choosing who to travel with in the first place!)why building in processing time during your trip can prevent overstimulationhow reflecting on your values can bring more depth to travel as a sensitive personFind the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    26 min

  3. 03/20/2023

    Accepting Your Sensitivity and Neurodivergence

    In this episode, we cover: the broad array of neurotypes within the HSP communitydefining neurodivergence and neurodiversitytypical challenges of being different and neurodivergent in a neurotypical worldhow trying to live like everyone else can have disastrous consequenceshealth challenges that can occur when we aren't honoring our needs as sensitively wired peoplethe most common trauma response for HSPs and other neurodivergent folkshow overstimulation can affect adrenal functioning and cortisol releasewhy grief is a normal response along the self-knowledge journeythe importance of building communitywhat can wait on the other side of self-acceptanceFind the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    22 min

  4. 03/06/2023

    How To Feel Less Overstimulated

    In this episode, we discuss: what contributes to overstimulationhow chronic stress can make a bad situation worseincreasing our nervous system flexibilitylabs you may want to discuss with your doctorlifestyle changes that can support feeling less overstimulatedFind the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    15 min

  5. 02/20/2023

    Why Do HSPs Feel Lonely or Isolated?

    In this episode we cover: the two types of potentially harmful messages we can receivethe importance of reflecting emotional experience and what happens when we don't experience that in infancyadult attachment needs & how our experiences can influence how close or distant we feel to othershow to begin feeling less lonely and isolated as an HSP or sensitively wired personFind the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    24 min
  6. "You're So Mature for Your Age": Mature Kids, Trauma & HSP Challenges

    02/06/2023

    "You're So Mature for Your Age": Mature Kids, Trauma & HSP Challenges

    In this episode, we explore: defining trauma & what behaviors adults view as "mature"reasons highly sensitive kids can appear more mature than peersresearch related to HSPs thriving and struggling in various environmentschallenges highly sensitive adults may face that aren't necessarily related to or stemming from traumaFind the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    30 min
  7. Adult ADHD & Embracing a Neurodivergent Identity with Krista Carvin, RSW

    11/28/2022

    Adult ADHD & Embracing a Neurodivergent Identity with Krista Carvin, RSW

    In this episode, we explore:what late-identified ADHD can look like and how to find support for yourselfwhat the neurodiversity movement is and how identifying as neurodivergent can promote self-acceptancehow cultivating awareness of physical sensations & emotions can help support ADHDersthe additional mental load that ADHDers, HSPs and other neurodivergent people can experiencethe difference between neutral ADHD traits and distressing symptomsKrista Carvin is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Krista realized that how we treat the unique mental health needs of folks living with ADHD could use some… updating. Krista dreams of a better future for adults with ADHD, and believes neurodivergent people who are safe, well, and accepted for their full selves make the world better. Krista provides Adult ADHD therapy, that is: Creative & Collaborative, Rooted in Research & Justice, Based in Mindfulness & Movement. She can be found at www.thecuriouscollective.ca and @adhd.thecuriouscollective on Instagram.  Find the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    1h 3m
  8. Unlearn Toxic Beliefs Keeping You Stuck

    11/14/2022

    Unlearn Toxic Beliefs Keeping You Stuck

    In this episode, we explore: what makes a belief toxic and how that can affect ushow our familial and societal roles influence us for better and for worsethe helpful role envy can play in pointing the way to what we want more of in our liveshow to identify and push back on unhelpful or toxic beliefsFind the transcript here. Stay up to date with Sensitivity Sessions and follow Stephanie on Instagram.  Take the free quiz, What's Your Highly Sensitive Archetype?

    28 min
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Licensed therapist and coach for Highly Sensitive People, Stephanie Gardner-Wright, teaches you how to find ease and purpose as a sensitive soul in a fast-paced world. From reclaiming your power to tuning into your gifts and sharing them with the world, this podcast is like having an HSP therapist in your pocket.

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Gardner-Wright
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Sensitivity Sessions