Ever feel completely wiped out after socializing, even if it was with people you love? You might be experiencing an introvert hangover.

In this episode, we’re diving into what an introvert hangover actually is, why it happens (especially if you’re highly sensitive), and how to recognize the signs before you crash. I’ll also share why these “energy crashes” aren’t something to fix but something to honor. And how ignoring them can lead to emotional overwhelm or burnout.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing alone time, snapped at someone after a full day, or wondered why your brain shuts down after too much stimulation, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen and supported, and you’ll learn how to work with your sensitivity instead of pushing through it.

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Overstimulation is real, and as an HSP or introverted woman, you probably feel it more than most. The noise, the people-pleasing, the constant emotional pull from others... it adds up fast.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what overstimulation actually looks and feels like for HSPs, and why it’s not a sign that something’s wrong with you (it’s a sign that you need a different rhythm).

I’ll also share simple tools that can help you calm your nervous system, like sensory resets, digital detoxes, and energy check-ins. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or emotionally exhausted lately, this episode is here to help you reset without guilt.

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Feeling emotionally overwhelmed is a common experience for many highly sensitive introverts, but pushing your feelings away only makes things harder. In this episode, I’m sharing why emotional overwhelm happens and how avoiding your emotions actually fuels burnout and emotional exhaustion. 

I walk you through a gentle, effective way to process those heavy feelings using the RAIN technique, paired with journaling prompts. If you’ve been struggling to manage emotional overwhelm, overthinking, or emotional fatigue, this episode offers simple but powerful tools to calm your mind, regulate your emotions, and build emotional resilience. 

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• 60 | Feeling Overwhelmed? My Method for Identifying Emotions So You Can Feel Peace as an HSP

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Have you ever felt emotionally torn, like you’re holding joy and sadness, or relief and guilt, all at once? 

As a highly sensitive introvert, this emotional complexity can feel confusing or even overwhelming. But here’s the truth: mixed emotions are a normal part of being human, and they don’t mean something’s wrong with you. 

In this episode, I’m sharing how journaling your feelings can help you make sense of emotional contradictions without spiraling or shutting down. 

You’ll learn how to hold space for conflicting emotions with more ease and why this skill is essential for building true emotional resilience. If you’re ready to stop overthinking your feelings and start honoring your emotional depth, this episode is for you.

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• 62 | You've Named Your Emotions: The Step-by-Step Plan to Help You Actually Work Through Them as an HSP

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Journaling in crisis mode might feel like a safe emotional outlet, but if that’s the only time you reach for your journal, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful tools for emotional regulation and resilience. 

In this episode, I’m talking about why highly sensitive and introverted women often fall into the “emergency journaling” trap, and how it can keep you stuck in a cycle of emotional highs and lows. I’ll show you how to gently shift toward a consistent journaling practice that supports your emotions even in calm moments. 

If you’re ready to stop feeling like your emotions are running the show and want to create a journaling rhythm that brings peace, clarity, and steadiness, this episode will help you get started. Journaling your feelings shouldn’t be a last resort, it can be your everyday support.

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Journaling your feelings is a powerful way to release emotions and build emotional resilience, but let’s be honest, it doesn’t always feel good in the moment. In this episode, I’m sharing why that emotional discomfort is actually a sign of progress, not failure. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, heavy, or emotionally worked up after journaling, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong. I’ll walk you through how to sit with those tough feelings, what to do after a hard journaling session, and how to create emotional safety so you can keep showing up for yourself. 

This is a reminder that journaling isn’t about instant relief, it’s about learning how to process your emotions instead of avoiding them. If you’re ready to journal your feelings with more self-compassion and clarity, this episode is for you.

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• 56 | How Journaling Actually Helps You Process Emotions as an HSP and Introvert

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotions that don’t seem to make sense, you’re not alone. Many HSPs and introverts struggle with emotional confusion, especially when feelings feel layered or subtle. 

In this episode, I’m sharing simple emotional regulation techniques to help you start trusting your emotions without overthinking or trying to control them. 

You’ll learn why emotional awareness matters, how journaling can help you process feelings even when they’re confusing, and how tracking emotional patterns over time builds emotional resilience. 

If you want to reduce emotional exhaustion and feel more at peace, this episode offers gentle tools to help you regulate your emotions and stop second-guessing your feelings.

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• 64 | 5 Reasons You Should Stop Judging How You Feel Emotions, So You Can Embrace Your Feelings Without Shame as an HSP

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Do your emotions have to be intense to be worth processing? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why the answer is no and why even subtle feelings deserve your attention. 

Emotional processing isn’t just for breakdown moments. The truth is, emotional awareness begins with acknowledging the quieter emotions you often overlook, such as mild frustration, unease, or low-key irritation. When you ignore these, they build up and eventually lead to emotional burnout or overwhelm. 

But when you start paying attention, you build emotional resilience from the inside out. I’ll walk you through how to recognize small emotional shifts, why they matter, and gentle ways to process them daily. If you’ve ever thought “this isn’t a big deal” and kept pushing your feelings down, this one’s for you.

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• 51 | Emotional Check-Ins: A Simple Tool For Self-Awareness

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Let’s be honest, life can feel nonstop. And when you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between, emotional reflection is usually the first thing to go. But here’s the thing: waiting for the “perfect time” to process your emotions is one of the biggest blocks to emotional clarity. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why reflection feels so hard when life is busy and how you can start making space for it, even if you only have five minutes. You’ll walk away with simple, sustainable strategies you can use daily to check in with your emotions and build long-term emotional resilience. 

If you’ve been feeling disconnected or emotionally overwhelmed, this episode will help you create small moments of calm and clarity in the middle of your busy life.

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Do you ever find yourself reacting emotionally before you even know what hit you? You’re not alone. Emotional triggers can sneak up on us, often rooted in old wounds or past experiences, and leave us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or out of control. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what emotional triggers are, where they come from, and how to start recognizing them in your everyday life. I’ll also share a simple practice to help you respond with clarity and calm instead of getting stuck in reactive cycles. 

If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained or confused by your reactions, this one’s for you.

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