2021 is drawing to a close. And that can come with a lot of different feelings. 

This past year may not have, in any way, shape, or form, gone how you expected or hoped (or maybe it did!).

Or perhaps, it slipped by and you know it was filled with some amazing moments, as well as some not-so-great times.

Regardless of how this past year went, now is the time to look back so you can celebrate all that you’re proud of and grateful for, process the challenges, setbacks, and growth that came, all while giving yourself grace for anything that didn’t go how you had hoped… we are still living in a global pandemic after all.

When you give yourself a chance to look back, you give yourself an opportunity to release and grow from all that’s happened in the past 365 days so that you can move into the next year ready to focus on what’s most important to you and show up in the way that you truly want to, allowing 2022 to be a year filled with joy, ease, care, love, and growth.

And let’s be real here, who doesn’t want that?

In this episode you’ll hear:

• 3 questions to help you celebrate and release 2021,
• The magic of journaling and why we love it so frickin’ much,
• 4 questions to head into 2022 with excitement and clarity,
• Why you deserve to give yourself all the love and compassion as you look back on the past year,
• And much more!

Do you ever feel like you just don’t belong? That no matter what, you just don’t quite fit in? 

As if everyone else just… belongs while you’re on the outskirts looking in?

Whether you’re somewhere where you actually don’t fit in or it’s simply a feeling you can’t quite shake, this can come up a lot for empaths and HSPs. 

We feel this way too, which is why we hit record and started talking about this very thing. And while there is no easy fix, we’re sharing a different perspective that might just help you change the story you tell yourself about not fitting in!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why empaths and HSPs often feel like the odd duck out,
• What your boundaries can have to do with it,
• A recent experience Cheryl had that made her feel like she didn’t belong, 
• How you can change your story about not fitting in,
• And more!

If there’s one time of year that brings up a lot of feelings (both “good” and “bad”) for most people, it’s the holidays. 

And that can make it hard. All those feelings can make it harder for you to do some of the things that you HAVE to do if you want to keep thriving as an empath and highly sensitive person. 

Those things that make you feel your best can so easily get pushed out of your day-to-day life in favor of holiday festivities.

The holidays can be a time of connection, fun, joy, and love…

Or you can get burnt out and head into the new year feeling completely overwhelmed, overdone, and wiped out. 

Which is why we’re sharing three things we hope will help you have the happiest of holidays while also leaving you ready for a beautiful new year.

In this episode we’re talking about:

• The magic word “NO” and why you need to use it during the holidays,
• Why you need to commit to your self-care the same way that you would an appointment,
• Why taking care of yourself is not an option as an empath or HSP,
• How not taking care of herself ended Cheryl up in a medical hurricane,
• Why asking for help is a gift for both you and the person you’re asking,
• And more!

Ready to get your free copy of the “I-hate-being-an-empath-antidote”? Click here!

Missed Part 1? Listen to it here!

The holidays are here! And while they can be a beautiful time of the year, they can also be… well, not.

As empaths and highly sensitive people, the holidays can signal a time of drama, over-stimulation, emotional overwhelm, tension, stress, and so much more. 

And that’s why in this episode we’re bringing out the holiday lights and a few mindset shifts and practical tips to help you keep the holidays happy this year!

We’re talking about:

• How the holidays can become overwhelm central for us as sensitives,
• One of our favorite holiday traditions (hint: we love it because it’s easy),
• Why you need to be realistic this holiday season,
• The power of a bathroom break when you need to get away,
• Why low-key is often better than “special”,
• And lots more!

Ready to get your free copy of the “I-hate-being-an-empath-antidote”? Click here!

Setting and achieving goals can be downright tricky. And as empaths and highly sensitive people, there can be a whole ‘nother side to it. 

Because let’s be honest, emotional overwhelm, feeling swayed by other people’s feelings and opinions, and other liabilities that come with being sensitive can bring some unique challenges.

Thankfully, we’ve got Tameeka Leon, the brains behind the blog Coffee. Yoga. Life. and @thegoalsuccesscoach, here to help. 

As a sensitive soul herself, she’s dropping truth bombs and sharing the wisdom that will help you use your sensitivity to set goals that get you living your best life.

In this episode we cover:

• Why you have a responsibility to take care of yourself first
• The reason that goal setting starts with self-care
• A game-changing view on what self-care *actually* is
• Why defining your version of success is crucial
• When it’s time to throw the ol’ to-do list away,
• And so much more!

Want to hear more from Tameeka? Of course you do! You can find her here:

Coffee. Yoga. Life. https://coffeeyogalife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoalsuccesscoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoalsuccesscoach

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheGoalSuccessCoach/_shop/

You know what takes a lot of guts? Trusting your gut. 

In a world that doesn’t value intuition and even sometimes looks down on it, following your own inner wisdom can be a challenge.  

But as an HSP+empath, trusting your inner guidance is key. 

After all, it’s where the wisdom, strength, empathy, and so many other beautiful parts of you all stem from.

In fact, following and trusting your gut takes SISU.

What the heck is sisu?

We’re so glad you asked!

According to Finlandia University, “Sisu is a unique Finnish concept. It is a Finnish term that can be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. Sisu is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain that courage.”

Growing up in a family with strong Finnish roots, sisu was just a fact of life.

Which is why in this episode we’re tackling:

• What sisu is,
• Why it takes guts to trust your gut,
• What sisu has to do with you as an empath + HSP,
• Why you have it (and how to bring more of it into your life),
• How 2020 and 2021 have brought out everyone’s inner sisu,
• And more!

“Sorry.”

The word that can range everywhere from a genuine apology to a catchword for when you’re not sure what else to say.

As empaths + HSPs, it can become too much of a staple in our vocabularies. And that’s not too surprising.  

People-pleasing is a trap that empaths + HSPs can all too easily fall into. After all, you absorb other people’s feelings, wants, and needs, so it can be easy to do whatever it takes to keep them happy. 

And with that comes the chronic apologizing. 

Chronic apologizing is different from saying sorry when you messed up, did something that hurt someone, etc. This is apologizing for basically everything… the weather, a loved one's bad day that you had nothing to do with, a bad meal at a restaurant, someone else bumping into you, and literally anything else that is out of your control and you had no part in. 

If you’re a people-pleaser, chronic apologizer (or even just a dabbling apologizer), or just want to get more specific on the words you use to apologize, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• What chronic apologizing looks like, 
• 4 techniques you can use to stop the broken record of “sorry”,
• How empaths + HSPs become people-pleasers,
• Why standing up for your needs and wants is so important,
• The reason “thank you” is better than “sorry”,
• How chronic apologizing can minimize the power of your real apology,
• And more!

What is emotional exhaustion? What does it look like? Do you have it? And what do you do about it?

Let’s just start off by saying that emotional exhaustion is hard. And it’s also the way of it sometimes.

Emotional exhaustion happens when all of your emotional and energetic reserves have been used up and you get left running on empty.

As empaths and highly sensitive people, that can happen all too easily.  

And that’s why we’re talking about:

• The 4 steps you need to take when emotional exhaustion hits,
• Signs to watch out for,
• Why Claire’s been in full-on exhaustion mode and what she’s doing about it,
• The importance of comfort and coziness,
• How to prevent emotional fatigue,
• And more, all in this episode!

Want to hear more about the spoon theory? Check out episode 31 https://empathup.com/podcast/31 and episode 48 https://empathup.com/podcast/48!

Have you ever felt that you don’t quite belong? That you don’t quite fit with the world around you? 

If you answered with a resounding ‘yes’ (or even a ‘maybe?’), then this episode is for you!

As empaths and HSPs, it’s easy to feel like we don’t quite fit into the world around us since society simply isn’t designed to value sensitivity. And that, my friend, is exactly why this episode is so important.

In it we cover:

• What it means to be “in” this world instead of “of” this world and why it matters,
• How to embrace who you truly are,
• The reason so many empaths and HSPs feel different,
• Why being wired differently doesn’t make you weird,
• And more!

You’re going to come across people in your life that are going to throw some ridiculous demands at you. They’re going to be completely unreasonable and make your life feel crappier than you care for… just by being part of it at that moment.

That guy at work, a friend, your boss, the lady you talk with at your daughter’s ballet class, family… it’s going to happen. Again. And again.

So what do you do?

*Cue this episode*

Today, we’re talking about:

• Why other people’s unreasonableness has nothing to do with you,
• Claire’s miserable experiences with a choreographer and what she did to cope,
• How you can work around someone blaming you for everything when it has nothing to do with you,
• Steps you can take to deal with unreasonable people and demands,
• And much more!