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The Highly Sensitive Podcast

The Highly Sensitive Podcast

By Lauren LaSalle

The Highly Sensitive Podcast is hosted by Lauren LaSalle, highly sensitive person, former therapist, and Boundary & Self-Care Coach for HSPs. This bi-weekly podcast provides information and tips relevant to HSPs as well as interviews with highly sensitive people. The hope for this podcast is to create a feeling of community, be a supportive place for HSPs, and normalize the experiences of highly sensitive people.
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3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System as an HSP

The Highly Sensitive PodcastFeb 04, 2023

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My Story: Anxiety, Depression, & How The Heck Did I Get Here

My Story: Anxiety, Depression, & How The Heck Did I Get Here

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today I'm sharing my mental health story with you! I share my experience with anxiety and depression, trying to make it through college, and how I somehow managed to get the life I've always wanted!

Download the RECLAIM app, the self-care & boundary setting app for HSPs!


Become a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary & Self-Care Broadcast Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music by Jeffrey Penn Johnson: ⁠⁠⁠musicbyjeffco.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/jeffreypennjohnson

May 19, 202430:11
The Importance of Setting Boundaries

The Importance of Setting Boundaries

My guest today is Christine Hernandez! Christine is a wife, the mother of a 23 year old, a student in a graduate program for clinical mental health, and the host of the podcast Mental Health: Love It or Risk It.

Christine and I talk about the importance of setting boundaries, listening to your body, and knowing what your needs are as an HSP.

Connect with Christine:

Instagram

Mental Health: Love It or Risk It Podcast


Download the RECLAIM app, the self-care & boundary setting app for HSPs!

Become a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary & Self-Care Broadcast Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Join The Highly Sensitive Podcast on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehighlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music by Jeffrey Penn Johnson: ⁠⁠musicbyjeffco.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠instagram.com/jeffreypennjohnson

May 05, 202436:44
HSP & ADHD: A Journey of Self-Discovery

HSP & ADHD: A Journey of Self-Discovery

My guest today is Melanie Spence! Melanie is an extroverted highly sensitive person with ADHD and some OCD tendencies. She discovered that she's highly sensitive almost two years ago at the age of 41. She's the mom of two awesome kids (12 and 8), wife to an incredibly patient and understanding man, and an educator for children with special needs.

Melanie and I talk about her journey of self-discovery and how it helped her be able to set boundaries and really take care of herself. Melanie shares how being highly sensitive helps her at work and how listening to this podcast has been incredibly helpful to her (which truly means the world for me to hear).


Register for my $10 Self-Love & Acceptance Masterclass (May 2nd from 2-3pm EST)

Download the RECLAIM app, the self-care & boundary setting app for HSPs!


Become a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary & Self-Care Broadcast Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Join The Highly Sensitive Podcast on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehighlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music by Jeffrey Penn Johnson: ⁠musicbyjeffco.com⁠ ⁠instagram.com/jeffreypennjohnson

Apr 20, 202439:40
Being a Highly Sensitive Man

Being a Highly Sensitive Man

My guest today is James Lawton! James is a proud HSP with an INFP personality type.  During the week, he's a chemist by day and a loving dad to three amazing children by night, who continuously redefine his understanding of parenthood in all the best ways. His life's journey, from adolescence through adulthood, has been a never ending pursuit for answers, seeking to understand why he perceives and experiences the world in ways that often set him apart from those around him, especially with other men.  It's a journey that has not only shaped his life but has also provided him with profound insights into the beauty of human emotions and connections.

James talks about discovering that he's highly sensitive (20 years ago!), his experiences as a highly sensitive man, and gives tips and advice for other highly sensitive men. We talk about how TV shows and movies affect us, feeling "different" as a child, being a highly sensitive parent and having highly sensitive parents, and the benefits of being a highly sensitive parent to a highly sensitive child.


Download the RECLAIM app, the self-care & boundary setting app for HSPs!

Become a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Join The Highly Sensitive Podcast on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/thehighlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


Music by Jeffrey Penn Johnson: musicbyjeffco.com instagram.com/jeffreypennjohnson

Apr 06, 202452:07
Mini Episode: How Affirmations Can Improve Your Mindset

Mini Episode: How Affirmations Can Improve Your Mindset

See examples of the affirmation cards here

Preorder for USA residents

Preorder for non-USA residents


Visit my website to learn about coaching programs & to join my email list: laurenlasallecoaching.com


Connect with me on Instagram: @boundariesbylauren


Email me: lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com

Feb 04, 202406:50
Update & Looking for a New Intro!
Jan 09, 202404:17
Self-Care for Highly Sensitive Creatives

Self-Care for Highly Sensitive Creatives

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, my guest is Stefani Fryzel! Stefani Fryzel (aka DYLN) has spent two decades in the music industry as an artist, songwriter, and music producer. Her work has been nominated for a grammy, featured on the Billboard Chart for Emerging Artists, nominated for radio music awards, and appeared in film and television. She is the creator of “The Songwriter Series'' an online event that offers mentorship from award-winning songwriters and is the author of the book and host of the upcoming podcast “Self-Care for the Creative,'' which both discuss self-care strategies for people in creative communities.

Stefani talks about how being highly sensitive has helped her as a creator, the connection between creative people and HSPs/empaths, how your mindset can hold you back and how she dealt with this, and how having no boundaries affected her personal and professional life. She also shares a favorite tip from her book and talks about her experience with depression (and shares a skill that helped her during this difficult time).

If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus ad-free episodes), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Join the 7 Day Boundary Setting Challenge (starts 12/11/23):

Click here to join on Instagram

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⁠Click here to sign up for Reclaim Your Life: The Group (starts in January 2024)⁠


Learn more about my coaching programs

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Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: ⁠⁠⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your free 15 minute connection meeting with me!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dec 09, 202325:28
10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person

10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you ten tips for surviving the holidays as a highly sensitive person.

If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus ad-free episodes), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Email me to schedule a Boundary Breakthrough Session: lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com Click here to sign up for Reclaim Your Life: The Group (starts in January 2024)


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Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: ⁠⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your free 15 minute connection meeting with me!⁠⁠⁠⁠


⁠⁠⁠Join my Highly Sensitive Parent Community⁠⁠⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Nov 12, 202318:00
11 Steps I've Taken to Improve My Life (Tips for HSPs)

11 Steps I've Taken to Improve My Life (Tips for HSPs)

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about 11 changes that I've made in my life to improve my overall wellbeing (and, yes, setting boundaries is definitely on the list!).


Join The Highly Sensitive Podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehighlysensitivepodcast


Connect with me on Instagram and join The Highly Sensitive Podcast Channel & Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: ⁠@boundariesbylauren⁠


If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus ad-free episodes), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Schedule your free 15 minute connection meeting with me!⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Join my Highly Sensitive Parent Community⁠⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Oct 29, 202323:18
SNEAK PEEK: Bonus Episode 1: Spoon Theory & Managing Your Energy Levels

SNEAK PEEK: Bonus Episode 1: Spoon Theory & Managing Your Energy Levels

Between my family getting sick recently and being very busy, I wasn't able to get an episode our last Saturday. Instead, enjoy this bonus episode with Rachel Dorneanu where we talk about spoon theory-- what it is, examples from our lives, and how to manage your energy levels.

Rachel Dorneanu, LPC NCC, is an Individual and Premarital Couples Psychotherapist, and she works with ages 16 and up. Her specialties include: Anxiety, Boundaries, Highly Sensitive People (HSP) concerns, Perfectionism, Premarital Counseling and Sex Therapy. She offers online sessions for Georgia residents. Clients that work with her appreciate her humor and straightforward, adaptable approach. They like that she meets them where they are and work on goals together.

If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus all of the bonus episodes that have already aired), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠).

Connect with Rachel:
⁠https://sagecounselingtherapyandwellness.com⁠
⁠https://www.facebook.com/SageCounselingWellness⁠
⁠https://www.instagram.com/sage_counseling_wellness/⁠
⁠https://twitter.com/RachelButlerCo1⁠
⁠https://www.pinterest.com/SageCounselingWellness⁠
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-butler-dorneanu/⁠
⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-counseling-wellness⁠
⁠https://youtube.com/@sagecounselingandwellness⁠
⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_butler_counseling⁠
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⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at
lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources (including my Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People) and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Oct 18, 202307:56
Your Boundary Setting Questions Answered

Your Boundary Setting Questions Answered

On this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you a few updates about my coaching programs, read you two poems sent in by a listener, and answer some boundary setting questions that I recently received.


Join my Highly Sensitive Parent Community


HSP & Empath Directory: hsp-empathdirectory.com


Schedule your free 15 minute connection meeting with me!


Connect with me on Instagram & join my Boundary Setting Broadcast Channel: @boundariesbylauren


If you want access to two bonus episodes a month (plus ad-free episodes), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠). ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Sep 30, 202319:22
How Do Feelings Work? (Tips for HSPs)

How Do Feelings Work? (Tips for HSPs)

My guest today is Joanne Kim! You may recognize her voice from Episode 22: 3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System as an HSP. Joanne Kim is a therapist-turned Feelings Translator who helps Highly Sensitive Persons turn their BIGGEST feelings into their GREATEST superpower!

Joanne talks about how feelings work, emotional habits of highly sensitive people, and (of course) shares some amazingly helpful tips!


Get her free guide, "The BIG Feeler First Aid Kit:" www.IntelligentEmotions.com/FirstAidKit


Register for her upcoming Anger for HSPs webinar: https://linktr.ee/intelligentemotions If you want to get two bonus episodes a month (and ad-free episodes as well), become a Spotify subscriber (⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠⁠). Connect with Joanne: Instagram: @⁠intelligentemotions Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.IntelligentEmotions.com ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ ⁠Download my FREE workbook, Boundary Setting for Highly Sensitive People⁠.⁠⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Sep 16, 202341:28
Growing & Learning as a Highly Sensitive Family

Growing & Learning as a Highly Sensitive Family

My guest today is Anine Ekelund, and she is a certified life coach, workshop and retreat facilitator with her Masters in holistic health education with twenty + years of experience working as a coach. She is passionate about connecting people with their authentic self and innate gifts. She has developed a proven life purpose and health program: Dare to Be Real, to boost people's self-esteem and confidence helping them to accept and love who they are and help them design a fulfilling life in accordance with their true self in alignment with their potential. Anine has a background as a management consultant and has facilitated leadership training programs worldwide and in fortune 500 companies. She has founded and led several support networks, conducted speaking engagements, and facilitated workshop series since 2006. Anine coaches and facilitates in English, Swedish andNorwegian.

Anine talks about having a family of HSPs and what those dynamics are like, growing and learning together as a family, how she dealt with physical sensitivities, and how she identified her life’s purpose (meaning who she is here to be) and how that positively impacted her relationships, including her relationship with herself. If you want to hear more from Anine on next week's subscriber-only episode about her tips for dealing with conflict and feedback , become a Spotify subscriber (⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠⁠). ⁠Register for my Masterclass: Boundary Setting for Highly Sensitive People on September 12th at 4:30pm ET Connect with Anine: Instagram: @aninergy Website: https://anineekelund.coach & https://www.aninergy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anine-ekelund-89091b5/

Email: anine@aninergy.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources (including my Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People) and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Sep 02, 202336:12
What Is An Empath?

What Is An Empath?

Today my guest is Gina House! Gina is an avid reader, vintage book collector and beginner flower gardener. She loves creating art in a daily sketchbook, tarot cards, crystals, knitting and archery. She is a mom of two amazing and creative adult children and she and her husband will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this year. Gina has a degree in Mathematics and has taught yoga, hula hooping and knitting in the past. Besides writing articles and creating content for the World of Vegan website, she enjoys antique shopping, cozy books, and warm hugs. Gina and I talk about what an empath is, the similarities and differences between being an empath and being highly sensitive, and our experiences. If you want to hear more from Gina on next week's subscriber-only episode about her tips for HSPs and empaths, become a Spotify subscriber (⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe⁠) or Patreon subscriber (⁠patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast⁠). Register for my Masterclass: Boundary Setting for Highly Sensitive People on September 12th at 4:30pm ET -- early bird price by August 22nd is $15; regularly $23Register for the Highly Sensitive Parent Community launching in October -- early bird price by August 22nd is one month free when you commit to three months Connect with Gina: Instagram: @ginahouse and @babsbelovedbooks Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/ginahouse Website: www.ginahouse.net YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ginahouse Other podcast episodes Gina's been on: 1. What Should I Read Next with Anne Bogel: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/261-episode/ 2. Plant-Powered People Podcast with Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto: https://www.plantbasedmealplan.com/ep-53 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources (including my Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People) and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Aug 19, 202335:33
Perfectionism & Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

Perfectionism & Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

Today my guest is Rachel Dorneanu, LPC NCC. She is an Individual and Premarital Couples Psychotherapist, and she works with ages 16 and up. Her specialties include: Anxiety, Boundaries, Highly Sensitive People (HSP) concerns, Perfectionism, Premarital Counseling and Sex Therapy. She offers online sessions for Georgia residents. Clients that work with her appreciate her humor and straightforward, adaptable approach. They like that she meets them where they are and work on goals together. Rachel and I talk about the main types of perfectionism, how it can show up in our lives, why someone might be a perfectionist, our experiences with perfectionism, whether or not HSPs are more susceptible to perfectionism than non-HSPs, and Rachel's tips for dealing with perfectionism.

The ACT Workbook for Perfectionism: Build Your Best (Imperfect) Life Using Powerful Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Self-Compassion Skills


If you want to hear more from Rachel on next week's subscriber-only episode about Spoon Theory, become a Spotify subscriber (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highly-sensitive-podcast/subscribe) or Patreon subscriber (patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast).


Connect with Rachel:

https://sagecounselingtherapyandwellness.com

https://www.facebook.com/SageCounselingWellness

https://www.instagram.com/sage_counseling_wellness/

https://twitter.com/RachelButlerCo1

https://www.pinterest.com/SageCounselingWellness

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-butler-dorneanu/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-counseling-wellness

https://youtube.com/@sagecounselingandwellness

https://www.amazon.com/shop/rachel_butler_counseling⁠⁠⁠

⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

Download my FREE workbook, Boundary Setting for Highly Sensitive People.


If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources (including my Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People) and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Aug 05, 202326:26
5 Self-Care Tips for Highly Sensitive Mothers

5 Self-Care Tips for Highly Sensitive Mothers

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you five self-care tips for highly sensitive mothers/parents. Sign up for more information about when the Highly Sensitive Parent Community launches in the fall of 2023: https://portal.laurenlasallecoaching.com/public/form/view/644eab3d7e781ee6c7a49c4c ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ Download your FREE Boundary Setting for Highly Sensitive People workbook (fillable on your computer, tablet, or phone, or you can print it out!) at ⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠.


Jul 08, 202312:35
Listener Question: Crying at Work
Jun 10, 202313:35
6 Tips to Stop Taking Things Personally

6 Tips to Stop Taking Things Personally

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you six tips to stop taking things personally (and give you a personal example).

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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

May 13, 202306:57
Mindful Art: Creating in the Present Moment
Apr 29, 202322:50
Protecting Your Energy as a Highly Sensitive Therapist

Protecting Your Energy as a Highly Sensitive Therapist

Today my guest is Kendra Higgs! Kendra is a highly sensitive person,  a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a Licensed Counselling Therapy Candidate with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB). Kendra is committed to creating a safe space for clients to discover and explore the patterns and dynamics that get in the way of moving toward desired change. Kendra has specific training to work with couples as well as individuals with a broad range of concerns, including: anxiety, managing anger, difficult life transitions, spiritual/faith concerns, grief, loss, emotional overwhelm, stress, relational difficulties and self-worth.

Kendra brings a passion for understanding her clients and a posture of curiosity and inquiry to her work. Among other things, she integrates an emotion & body focus to narrative therapy (NT), family systems theory, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and self-compassion in order to help clients understand the ways in which the difficulties that show up can start to tell a restrictive and unhelpful story about who they are. Kendra supports her clients to re-write that story to be one that is supportive and resourcing so they may find the freedom to be their most authentic selves.

Kendra is always learning and in recent years has been exploring the areas of embodiment, adverse religious experiences and maternal mental health. She is celebrating 10 years with her husband this year, has a 2 year old daughter she is crazy about and another little one arriving in August.

Kendra's website: kendrahiggscounselling.ca

Kendra's Instagram: @kendrahiggscounselling

Register for the Highly Sensitive Parents Peer Support & Coaching Group (dates are April 25th, May 9th, May 23rd, June 6th at 11am EDT): Click here

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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources (including my Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People) and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠.

Apr 15, 202329:36
The Importance of Slowing Down & Connecting with Your Body as an HSP

The Importance of Slowing Down & Connecting with Your Body as an HSP

Today my guest is Erin Fuson! Erin is a trauma-informed movement teacher and a health and life coach for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). She utilizes the power of movement - dance and yoga - to guide clients to reconnect with and return home to their bodies, especially after trauma.

Erin’s coaching and movement classes empower clients to slow down and listen closely to the needs of their body and sensitive nervous system in each moment. Her style of teaching focuses on breath awareness, gentle movements, and moments of pause to turn inward.
Erin is an avid journaler and writer as well. You can access her free journal called Me Here Now which helps you increase gratitude, presence, and self-love. She also has a journal for purchase, Journal Into the Self: a Self-Love Guide for Sensitive Souls.
Erin also has free movement classes on her website. To find out more about Erin or her offerings, please visit 
emindmove.com.

Erin's Instagram: @emindmove

My Facebook community: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885666061786928⁠⁠

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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠⁠.

Apr 02, 202326:60
4 Big Tips for Highly Sensitive People

4 Big Tips for Highly Sensitive People

My guest today is Terri-Ann Graham! Terri has over 10 years of marketing experience with a special expertise in social media marketing. She has helped many entrepreneurs, especially within the wellness industry, invest in their social marketing strategies. Terri also puts a special emphasis on educating entrepreneurs on the importance of being mindful about social media growth and aligning the process with business goals for growth. You can find Terri practicing yoga, reading wellness books, listening to music, exercising, spending time in nature, eating plant based foods, traveling, and spending time with loved ones in her spare time.

Terri and I talked about several different topics including what it’s like being a highly sensitive entrepreneur, how Terri sets up her schedule to best support herself during the day, and things she’s learned as an HSP entrepreneur. She shares a few really amazing pieces of advice to not only HSP entrepreneurs, but HSPs in general.

Join Terri and I LIVE on Instagram on Thursday, March 23rd at 12pm eastern time to talk about how being highly sensitive affects our day to day life. We'd love to see you there!

Terri's website: https://tagsocialmarketing.com/resources

Terri's Instagram: @⁠tagsocialmarketing

Terri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tagsocialmarketing

Terri's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tagsocial-marketing

My Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885666061786928⁠

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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at ⁠laurenlasallecoaching.com⁠.

Mar 18, 202328:46
Healing the Highly Sensitive Body

Healing the Highly Sensitive Body

My guest today is Jessi Michel Agadoni! Jessi is a Sensitive Health Guide. Her purpose is to help Sensitives cultivate success without succumbing to constant overwhelm, anxiety, depression, auto-immunity, or any other body imbalance that could prevent them from having the impact they are called to have on this world! Her practice, Mêrfleur Wellness, and unique Authentic Calm Method teach Sensitives how to rebuild their calm and resiliency to create sustainable health. She deeply believes that if all Sensitives live in alignment with their sensitivity the world will be a much more beautiful and peaceful place.

She explains what a Sensitive Health Guide does, how to determine the difference between being highly sensitive and a developed sensitivity, how HSPs can heal their bodies, and much more!

Jessi's website: https://www.merfleurwellness.com 

Jessi's method: https://www.merfleurwellness.com/the-acm 

Jessi's 1:1 support: https://www.merfleurwellness.com/the-one-on-one-care

Instagram: @merfleurwellness & @authenticcalm (podcast)

My Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885666061786928

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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Mar 04, 202301:03:04
Tips to Work Through Difficult Emotions

Tips to Work Through Difficult Emotions

As HSPs, we tend to experience emotions deeply. In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you a few strategies to manage difficult emotions. 

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If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Feb 18, 202308:48
3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System as an HSP

3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System as an HSP

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I'm joined by Joanne Kim. Joanne Kim, LMFT, is an Enneagram and Brainspotting therapist who helps people with an allergic reaction to anger Many of her clients are the highly responsible, conscientious, and empathic types who find themselves frazzled, burned out, or resentful. Joanne helps them live from their FLOW state by tapping into the power of emotions. Joanne's FLOW state includes helping therapists build vibrant businesses, making cocktails, soap carving, and hammocking. In this episode, Joanne talks about a different definition of trauma and how seemingly "normal" events can be traumatic for HSPs, and she gives us three ways that we can calm our nervous systems. 

Connect with Joanne: www.OliveMeCounseling.com, www.instagram.com/OliveMeCounseling 

Joanne's online course on emotions: https://go.olivemecounseling.com/language-of-feelings 

Register for my FREE webinar, Self-Care for HSPs on February 16th, 2023: https://laurenlasallecoaching.com/self-care-for-hsps  ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching program, as well as resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Feb 04, 202322:51
Creating Your Own Path as an HSP

Creating Your Own Path as an HSP

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about my journey discovering that I'm highly sensitive and that it's okay-- and sometimes necessary-- to create your own path in life.

Register for FREE webinar-- Self-Care for HSPs: https://laurenlasallecoaching.com/self-care-for-hsps

Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/highlysensitivepodcast ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Jan 21, 202311:36
12 Tips for Better Sleep

12 Tips for Better Sleep

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you twelve tips that should help improve your sleep! ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Jan 07, 202306:35
5 Things My Highly Sensitive Cat Taught Me

5 Things My Highly Sensitive Cat Taught Me

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about what my highly sensitive cat has taught me about being highly sensitive! Did you know that animals can be highly sensitive too? Share a picture of your highly sensitive pet on Instagram and tag me (@boundariesbylauren)-- I'd love to see them! ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Dec 17, 202204:58
Tips for Highly Sensitive & Anxious Entrepreneurs
Dec 03, 202226:32
Benefits of Meditation

Benefits of Meditation

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast I talk about what meditation is, what some benefits are, and take you through a short guided meditation. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

Nov 19, 202206:21
4 Tips to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

4 Tips to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I give you four tips to help you stop being so hard on yourself when feeling frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed, etc. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching programs, as well as free resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com. Music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod


Nov 05, 202206:13
Highly Sensitive Children
Oct 22, 202226:26
How to Start Setting Boundaries as a Highly Sensitive Person (Boundary Setting Series)
Oct 08, 202208:32
Researching the Experiences of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
Sep 24, 202218:28
How to Communicate Your Needs Without Feeling Guilty (Boundary Setting Series)
Sep 10, 202207:33
Highly Sensitive Strengths

Highly Sensitive Strengths

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about my strengths, how I identified them (and reframed negative feedback), how I accepted them, and I share a few strengths shared with me by other HSPs on social media. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠ If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com. You can find out more about my coaching program, as well as resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com. Music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod


Aug 27, 202206:33
Using Movement for the Nervous System with HSPs

Using Movement for the Nervous System with HSPs

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast I'm joined by Amy Harris, Shamanic Practitioner, Embodiment Facilitator, and Energy Coach. Amy talks about what it was like discovering that she's an HSP, helpful tools that she learned from her mom, the difference between herself and her daughter as HSPs, and the movement and energy work that she does with clients. The video of this episode is available to watch on my YouTube Channel.

You can connect with Amy on Instagram (@the_amy_h) and by visiting her website (www.theamyh.com).

⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching program, as well as resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

Aug 13, 202228:28
Your Needs Are Important, Too! (Boundary Setting Series)
Jul 30, 202209:13
6 Tips for HSPs to Cope with Overstimulation

6 Tips for HSPs to Cope with Overstimulation

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast, I talk about common things that can be overstimulating for HSPs and offer six tips for coping with these feelings. ⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com.

You can find out more about my coaching program, as well as resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

Jul 16, 202206:40
4 Reasons Why Highly Sensitive People Struggle to Set Boundaries (Boundary Setting Series)
Jul 02, 202210:20
Following Your Gut as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Jun 18, 202224:30
Being a Highly Sensitive Parent (Tips for HSP Parents)
Jun 04, 202221:35
Being Married to a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): A Conversation with My Husband
May 21, 202220:27
5 Boundary Setting Tips for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

5 Boundary Setting Tips for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Podcast I talk about setting boundaries, such as why it is important, feelings that tend to accompany setting boundaries, and some practical steps to take to help you set boundaries.

⁠Join my email list by clicking here to get my free Boundary Setting Workbook for Highly Sensitive People!⁠

If you have any ideas for episode topics, if you have any questions for me to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for me to read on the podcast, you can email me at lauren@laurenlasallecoaching.com

You can find out more about my coaching program, as well as resources and links to my social media, by visiting my website at laurenlasallecoaching.com.

Music is City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

May 07, 202207:06
10 Tools & Strategies for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
Apr 23, 202214:19
What is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
Apr 09, 202206:10