The Highly Sensitive Return

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A sensitivity-informed podcast for highly sensitive people learning to stop overriding themselves and return to the body. Through grounded teaching, somatic awareness, nervous system education, visualisation and intuitive guidance, each episode helps you understand your sensitivity, soften old adaptations, and come back to your authentic self. Season 1: One-Off Lessons and Guided Meditations Season 2: Beyond the Story Series Season 3: Stabilise with Somatics Series

  1. Episode 1

    S3 Ep 1 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation

    Welcome to the next stage of your journey: Stabilise with Somatics. If you’ve explored Beyond the Story, you may already understand your patterns, triggers and the experiences that have shaped you. But you may have also noticed that even when your mind understands something, your body can still react. This season is about bridging that gap. You’ll begin learning to recognise the signals of your nervous system, understand the different states your body moves through, and gently rebuild your relationship with your body. This isn’t about fixing yourself, forcing change or pushing for emotional release. It’s about awareness, curiosity and safety — learning to listen to your body and work with it, rather than against it. We’ll move slowly, building stability and capacity so you can begin to feel safer within yourself and respond to your experiences with greater choice. Reflection Prompts Can I recall a recent moment where my body reacted quickly (anxiety, shutdown, tension)? What did that feel like in my body?If that reaction wasn't a flaw, but an attempt to protect me—what might my body have been responding to? (A person, tone, pressure, memory, expectation.)Where do I feel that response most clearly in my body? Can I notice its shape, weight, temperature, or movement—even just a little?Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 1 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation

  2. Episode 2

    S3 Ep 2 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson

    Why does your body react before you’ve even had time to think? In this episode, we’ll explore the relationship between your nervous system, your experiences and the way you respond to the world. We’ll look at what happens when your body senses danger, why your responses can feel automatic, and how to begin understanding them with more curiosity and compassion. Key Takeaways Your nervous system is constantly gathering information about safety and danger.Fight, flight, freeze and shutdown are protective responses, not personal flaws.Your nervous system is shaped by your biology, sensitivity and lived experiences.Your body can respond to perceived danger, even when you consciously know you’re safe.Understanding your responses can help you meet your body with less judgement and more compassion.Reflection Prompts Can you recall a recent moment when your body reacted quickly? What did you notice physically?If that reaction wasn’t a flaw but an attempt to protect you, what might your body have been responding to?Where do you feel that response most clearly in your body? Can you notice its shape, weight, temperature or movement?Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 2 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson

  3. Episode 3

    S3 Ep 3 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson

    What does it actually feel like to be regulated? In this episode, we’ll explore what nervous system regulation and coherence really mean — and why being regulated doesn’t mean feeling calm all the time. You’ll discover how your nervous system state can influence your thoughts, emotions and perception, and why supporting the body can help the mind settle. We’ll also explore what it means to return to balance and begin building a more supportive relationship with your body. Key Takeaways Regulation isn’t constant calm: It’s the ability to respond, adapt and return to balance.Your state shapes your experience: Your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions and perceptions.Safety supports clarity: When your body feels safe, connection and perspective become more accessible.Support the body, not just the mind: When the nervous system settles, the mind often follows.Coherence can be practised: Over time, your system learns to return to balance more easily.Reflection When have I recently felt settled or clear? What did that feel like in my body?When I’m overwhelmed or shut down, how do my thoughts and perceptions change?What does my body need right now to feel even 5% more supported? Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 3 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson

  4. Episode 4

    S3 Ep 4 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson

    What happens when your nervous system shifts into action? In this episode, we’ll explore activation — the mobilised state behind fight, flight and fawning. You’ll learn how activation can show up in your body, thoughts and behaviours, why highly sensitive people may experience it more easily, and how to recognise the difference between useful energy and overwhelm. Most importantly, we’ll explore how to notice activation without judgement and gently support your body back towards safety and balance. Key Takeaways Activation is protective: It’s your nervous system mobilising to prepare for action.It can show up in many ways: Racing thoughts, tension, restlessness, urgency or feeling stuck in your head.Highly sensitive systems may activate more easily: Taking in and processing more information can increase activation.The goal is awareness, not elimination: Notice activation and gently support your body back towards safety and balance. Reflection Prompts How does activation first show up in my body and thoughts?What does activation feel like in my body — tight, restless, hot, buzzing, heavy or something else?What does my activated system tend to do to feel safe, and what helps me return to my body?Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 4 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson

  5. Episode 5

    S3 Ep 5 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson

    What happens when your nervous system can no longer keep pushing? In this episode, we’ll explore shutdown — the state where your body conserves energy rather than mobilising it. You’ll learn how shutdown can show up as exhaustion, heaviness, numbness, disconnection or feeling stuck, why it can follow prolonged activation or overwhelm, and how your thoughts can change when your system is depleted. Most importantly, we’ll explore how to recognise shutdown without judgement and respond with rest, nourishment and gentle support. Key Takeaways Shutdown is protective: Your nervous system is conserving energy, not failing.It can affect body and mind: You may feel heavy, exhausted, numb, disconnected or unable to act.It often follows prolonged stress: Shutdown can happen when your system becomes depleted.Your thoughts can change: Thinking may feel slower, more negative or hopeless — Support, don’t push: Rest, nourishment, gentleness and meeting your body where it is can helpReflection How does shutdown feel in my body? Where do I notice it most?What becomes harder when I’m in shutdown, and how does my inner voice change?What might my body need instead of pressure? Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 5 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson

  6. Episode 6

    S3 Ep 6 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson

    What does it feel like when your mind and body are working together? In this episode, we’ll explore coherence — a state where your nervous system has enough safety and resources to settle, connect and respond with greater ease. You’ll learn how coherence affects your body, thoughts and emotions, why calm can feel unfamiliar, and how to build your capacity to return to balance. Key Takeaways Coherence is balance: Your mind, body and nervous system feel more integrated and at ease.Safety creates steadiness: Coherence emerges when your system feels supported and resourced.You can respond, not react: Your body softens and your thinking becomes clearer.The goal is returning: You don’t need to stay regulated — you’re building your capacity to return.It isn’t forced: Coherence naturally emerges when your body feels safe enough to settle. Reflection Prompts What does coherence feel like in my body?How do I think, relate and move differently when I feel this way?When have I recently experienced coherence, even briefly? What helped my body feel safe enough to settle? Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 6 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson

  7. Episode 8

    S3 Ep 8 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson

    Why does self-care sometimes leave you feeling more frustrated than supported? In this episode, we’ll explore why self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all and how the state of your nervous system can change what you need. We’ll look at why timing matters, why foundations come first, and how to move from asking “what should I do?” to listening to what your body is actually asking for. Key Takeaways It’s not one-size-fits-all: What helps depends on your current nervous system state.Timing matters: The tool may not be the problem — it may simply be the wrong support at the wrong time.Foundations first: Rest, nourishment and safety create the foundation for deeper work.Shift your questions: Move from “what should I do?” to “what does my nervous system need right now?”Build a flexible toolkit: Self-care becomes more natural when you learn what genuinely supports your body.Reflection Points When has self-care felt like it “didn’t work”? Was I listening to my body or following what I thought I should do?When have I used a tool that didn’t match my state? What state was I in?What does my body need right now to feel supported?Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 8 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson

  8. Episode 9

    S3 Ep 9 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson

    What if the most powerful forms of self-care are also the simplest? In this episode, we’ll explore the foundations of self-care and how meeting your body’s basic needs can create greater biological safety. We’ll look at why consistency matters more than intensity, and how these simple foundations can support nervous system regulation and deeper healing. Key Takeaways Biological safety is essential: Food, water and sleep help create safety in the body.Consistency over intensity: Simple, consistent habits can be more regulating than occasional intense practices.Self-care becomes natural: When your body is resourced, self-care becomes easier rather than something you have to force. The Foundations FoodWaterSleep Reflection Which foundation feels least consistent right now — food, hydration or sleep? How does this affect my body?When I’m dysregulated, are my basic needs being met? What might my body be asking for?What is one small, realistic change I could make this week to better support my body?Stabilise with Somatics Contents Part 1 — Introduction Ep 41 | Stabilise with Somatic | Series Explanation Ep 42 | Stabilise with Somatic | Why the Nervous System Responds This Way | Lesson Ep 43 | Stabilise with Somatic | The Goal of Coherence | Lesson Part 2 — Somatic Awareness Ep 44 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Activation | Lesson Ep 45 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Shut Down | Lesson Ep 46 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Coherence | Lesson Ep 47 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Awareness | Your Nervous System | Lesson Part 3 — The Hierarchy of Self-Care Ep 48 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Why Self-Care Often Fails | Lesson Ep 49 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson Ep 50 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care| Regulation | Lesson Ep 51 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Meaning | Lesson Ep 52 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Intuition | Lesson Ep 53 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Integration | Lesson Part 3 — Somatic Attunement Ep 54 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | The Witness | Guided Meditation Ep 55 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Awakening Intuition | Lesson Ep 56 | Stabilise with Somatic | Somatic Attunement | Closing Words | Lesson More Helpful Tools for Sensitive Souls 🌀 Meet Your Sensitive System: Take the official HSP-R Assessment 🌀 Looking for more 1:1 support with me? Book a free 30-minute call and let’s talk about what you need. 🌀 Discover the My Linktree

    S3 Ep 9 | Stabilise with Somatic | Hierarchy of Self-Care | Foundation | Lesson
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A sensitivity-informed podcast for highly sensitive people learning to stop overriding themselves and return to the body. Through grounded teaching, somatic awareness, nervous system education, visualisation and intuitive guidance, each episode helps you understand your sensitivity, soften old adaptations, and come back to your authentic self. Season 1: One-Off Lessons and Guided Meditations Season 2: Beyond the Story Series Season 3: Stabilise with Somatics Series

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