This episode is a  love note to the fellow HSPs, the deep feelers, the ones who felt like you were too much! In this heartfelt episode, Alissa reminds you that feeling deeply is NOT a flaw—it’s a GIFT. Sharing her own journey of growing up feeling "too much" and now raising her spirited daughter, Alissa offers powerful reflections and lessons for you as a highly sensitive person. Through her honest experiences, you'll be encouraged to embrace your emotional depth, recognize your sensitivity as a strength, and extend compassion to yourself through every high and low.

What You'll Learn:

• The different ways highly sensitive people (HSPs) adapt to feeling "too much"
• How emotional patterns from childhood can resurface in adulthood
• Why it's normal for deep-feelers to experience intense highs and lows
• The importance of emotional regulation and how it empowers you as an HSP
• How parenting—or any triggering relationship—can highlight hidden areas for healing
• Why your passion and intensity are strengths, not burdens
• Practical mindset shifts to help you honor your emotional experience
• The role of self-compassion when you feel you've "messed up"
• How to stop comparing yourself to people who seem more "chill" or "easygoing"
• Why true self-acceptance is your most important work as a sensitive soul

Questions Answered in This Episode:

• Why do HSPs often feel like they're "too much"?
• How can childhood wounds show up again in adult life or parenting?
• What does healthy emotional regulation look like for sensitive people?
• How can you break free from shame after emotional outbursts?
• In what ways is sensitivity actually a superpower?
• How can you support yourself when emotions feel overwhelming?
• Why is self-regulation essential for thriving as an HSP?
• How can you view emotional challenges as opportunities for healing?
• What role does compassion play in your growth journey?
• How do you fully embrace your intense emotional experience without judgment?

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