A loved one is going through a difficult time. Your heart goes out to them. You instantly want to help with every fibre of your being—to smooth their path, make things...
Managing Sensory Overload with Kindness
“Sensitive people need downtime not because they’re weak, but because they experience life in high definition. Breaks are key to processing the world’s vibrant colours,...
HSPs and People Pleasing: 5 Behaviours That Hold Us Back and a Way Forward
I had the joy of interviewing a dear colleague about her new book, Courage to Be You. She wrote about people pleasing: a topic many Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) wrestle...
Overcoming Overwhelm as an HSP or Sensitive Soul
If I’m completely honest, overwhelm has been a theme in my life for as long as I can remember. And from conversations with other Highly Sensitive Souls, I know I’m not...
What I’ve Learned From My Epic Stomach Healing Journey
When I returned from a 3-week trip to my parents after the worst of the pandemic in January 2021, I wrote the article below. After the quote, I share deeper insights and...
Why HSPs Can Have a Hard Time With their Health
“For a Highly Sensitive Person, a drizzle feels like a monsoon.” – Anonymous – Over the years, as I was dealing with my own health and pain issues, I’ve had the...
