Have you put yourself aside for years? In this episode, I talk with Jen Berlingo, LPC, ATR about tuning back into your inner calling and…

• Emerging in midlife and unmasking to be your full self again  

• Looking inward to identify what needs to change 

• Navigating big life changes and taking one small step forward at a time 

• Turning your ear back inward to listen to your inner yearnings and reclaiming your true nature 

• Assessing whether your lifestyle supports your sensitive nervous system  

• Learning to assert your preferences in a world that’s not built for HSPs  

• Stop abandoning yourself and people pleasing to make others comfortable  

Jen (she/her) is a midlife coach, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Registered Art Therapist, and a master-level Reiki practitioner. After two decades of midwifing hundreds of women through life’s major transitions and experiencing her own passage through a fiery midlife portal where she more fully stepped into her queer identity, she was inspired to write Midlife Emergence to accompany other women in traversing their midlife journeys. Upon its publication, Midlife Emergence reached #1 in several Amazon categories, including midlife management, divorce, LGBTQ+ memoirs, LGBTQ+ parenting and families, adulthood and aging, and self-help. Jen is also a visual artist who not only created the painting on the cover of her book, but also makes custom pieces for collectors worldwide and exhibits her fluid, abstract art locally in her beloved town of Boulder, Colorado. 

Keep in touch with Jen:
• Website: https://jenberlingo.com
• Substack: https://jenberlingo.substack.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenberlingo   
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenberlingotherapy 
• Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artsorceress 

Additional Resources:
• Get support when undergoing profound transitions like midlife, divorce, or coming out later in life. Learn more + sign up for a free discovery call with Jen at https://jenberlingo.com/coaching 
• Midlife Emergence Book: https://jenberlingo.com/book 
• 100 Day Project:

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
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You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

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Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Are you burning out trying to do all the things you’re supposed to? In this episode, I talked with Maegan Megginson, LMFT, LPC about unhooking from expectations and finding new ways to be of service to yourself and:

• Grieving the life you imagined you would have before discovering that you’re highly sensitive  

• Experimenting with changes to feel more comfortable with yourself, in your relationships, and at work  

• Setting boundaries around giving and receiving empathy 

• Tending to yourself first by asking the questions, “have I been invited?” and “do I have the energy to offer support?” 

• Finding new ways of being of service to yourself and unhooking from overgiving and overfunctioning  

• Shifting the rules of how you work at the first sign of burnout  

• Integrating the personal and professional parts of yourself to find more balance and healing  

Maegan Megginson is a Licensed Therapist and Business Mentor on a mission to help business owners recover from burnout and reignite their vision for their work and their lives by blending the emotional, psychological, and spiritual elements we need to become deeply rested and wildly successful.  

Keep in touch with Maegan:
• Website: https://maeganmegginson.com  

Resources Mentioned:
• Recover From Burnout is a free 10-day email series that will help you feel better without adding tasks to your to-do list or buying another helpful tool you'll never use. Sign up here: https://maeganmegginson.com/recover-from-burnout

• Free Sabbatical Toolkit walks you through how to plan a month-long sabbatical with care, clarity, and realistic preparation. Includes an audio mini-course, planning roadmap, financial worksheet, and sabbatical blueprints to help you design time off that’s genuinely restorative. Get started here: http://www.youneedasabbatical.com/toolkit 

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated at work? In this episode, I talk with Melody Wilding, LMSW about trusting yourself at work and:  

• Balancing the strengths and liabilities of being what Melody calls a “Sensitive Striver”  

• Trusting your intuition as a valuable source of information  

• The key to speaking up in meetings starts by building relationships and taking care of your nervous system before the meeting  

• Living with an honor roll hangover from your school days and how that could be contributing to burnout as an adult in the workplace  

• Why overperforming and perfectionism often harm your chances of advancement at work 

• Strategies for setting boundaries at work and what to say when you’ve overcommitted

• Creating a “me manual” to help you communicate how you work best while establishing reciprocal relationships with your supervisors 

Melody is the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. Named one of Business Insider’s Most Innovative Coaches for her groundbreaking work on “Sensitive Strivers,” her clients include CEOs, C-level executives, and managers at top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Amazon, and JP Morgan, among others. Melody has been featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal and is a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Forbes. Melody is a licensed social worker with a masters from Columbia University and a professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College.  

Keep in touch with Melody:
• Website: https://melodywilding.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/ 
• Facebook Community: https://melodywilding.com/community  

Resources Mentioned:
• Get a free chapter from Melody's book, Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work, here: https://melodywilding.com/chapter 
• Trust Yourself Book by Melody Wilding: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781797201962  

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you often feel disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk with Tara Jackson about reclaiming your power to feel more in tune with your inner gifts and: 

• What it means to be embodied and what embodied power looks like in your life  

• How to welcome in your personal power and stop giving it away to everyone else  

• The role of creativity, nature, and quiet space in reclaiming your strengths  

• Embracing your sensitivity as a strength  

Tara is a creativity mentor, visionary guide, and the catalyst behind transformational journeys for leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives ready to step fully into their power. She helps people reclaim their creative essence, turn bold ideas into reality, and write and publish books that amplify their message and expand their impact.

Keep in touch with Tara:
• Website: https://empathpreneurs.org 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtarajackson 

Resources Mentioned:
• Embodied Power by Tara Jackson: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781916529717 
• Embodied Power Bonuses + Resources: https://empathpreneurs.org/embodied-power-book 
• Embodied Wisdom Oracle Deck: https://empathpreneurs.org/product/embodied-wisdom  

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you hold yourself back? In this episode, I talk with GG Renee Hill about finding your inner gifts through your personal stories and: 

• Identifying how the internal narratives that you tell yourself can be both supportive and limiting  

• Rewriting past stories to break limiting patterns and embrace your whole self 

• Working through false internalized beliefs and reframe the feeling of being different as a strength 

• Finding your own version of strong as a highly sensitive person   

GG is a nationally recognized author, creative coach, and facilitator who guides people in discovering the power of storytelling as a pathway to self-discovery, empowerment, and meaningful contribution. Her mission is to help others enrich their lives and communities through the transformative power of the written word. She is the author of Self-Care Check-In: A Guided Journal to Build Healthy Habits and Devote Time to You (2020) and A Year of Self-Reflection Journal: 365 Days of Guided Prompts to Slow Down, Tune In, and Grow (2021). Her debut book of essays, Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative is available now from Broadleaf Books.

Keep in touch with GG:
• Website: http://allthemanylayers.com 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-gg-renee-hill-28686762 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggreneewrites 

Resources Mentioned:
• Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative by GG Renee Hill: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9798889832652   

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Are you parenting a highly sensitive child or healing your inner HSC? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Judith Orloff about the struggles and gifts of being a highly sensitive child and:  

• Ways to interrupt overwhelm and tend to you or your child’s sensitive nervous system  

• Ending the shame cycle for highly sensitive children 

• Supporting your highly sensitive child’s interests and needs 

• Nurturing your younger self who didn’t know why they were different 

Judith Orloff, MD is a New York Times bestselling author, a psychiatrist, and an empath. She is the author of the upcoming children’s book The Highly Sensitive Rabbit, which is about a caring cottontail who was shamed for her sensitivities but then learns to embrace them. Dr. Orloff's other books include The Genius of Empathy, The Empath’s Survival Guide, and Thriving as an Empath. Dr. Orloff also specializes in treating highly sensitive people in her medical practice. Dr. Orloff’s work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah Magazine, the New York Times, and USA Today. Dr. Orloff has spoken at Google-LA and TEDx. Explore more at www.drjudithorloff.com. 

Keep in touch with Judith:
• Website: https://drjudithorloff.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judith.orloff.md 
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/judithorloffmd 

Resources Mentioned:
• The Highly Sensitive Rabbit: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781649632876 
• Empath Support Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/G0dAyeY 
• Merlin Birdwatching App: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org  

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you feel pressured to do more than you can handle? In this episode, I talk with Amber Bateman, LPC about the cultural pressures to be perfect and: 

• How to soften these pressures to take better care of yourself every day 

• The importance of creating a lifestyle and rhythm that embraces self-care  

• Welcoming in curiosity, connection, and slow living to support your sensitive nervous system 

Amber is a licensed professional counselor with a background in communications and religious studies. She has over 15 years of experience in the helping profession, working in a variety of settings including a therapeutic wilderness camp, sexual assault response program, university counseling center, and private practice. She is a foodie and world traveler; lover of hot tea, herb gardens, and Marvel's Endgame. 

Keep in touch with Amber:
• Website: https://www.delvementalhealth.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberbatemanlpc 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.bateman.586617 
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amberbatemanlpc 

Resources Mentioned:
• Save Yourself Some Therapy: Four Modern Dangers to Mental Health & What To Do About It by Amber Bateman: https://www.delvementalhealth.com/book 
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780593655030  

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

How often do you take care of yourself? In this episode, I talk with Angelique Foye-Fletcher, LMFT, RPT about breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice and:  

• How your cultural upbringing shapes your identity as an HSP 

• Learning to take care of yourself when you grew up in an environment or culture that didn’t have room for your sensitivity 

• Why simple acts of mindfulness are deeply healing and can change the way you parent 

Angelique Foye-Fletcher (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist who helps sensitive, neurodivergent adults and caregivers heal through her four pillars of Books, Nature, Play, and Connection. An INFJ, HSP, and Enneagram 4, Angelique brings curiosity, ritual, and deep empathy into her work—often lighting incense or walking in nature as part of her own healing practice. 

Keep in touch with Angelique:
• Website: https://foyefletchertherapy.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foyefletchertherapy 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foyefletcherllc  

Resources Mentioned:
• Parent/Caregiver Support: https://foyefletchertherapy.com/parentcaregiver-support-coaching 
• Reconnect + Rejuvenate Support: https://foyefletchertherapy.com/coachingtherapy-packages   

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

What is your connection to spirituality? In this episode, I talk with Tiffany Green, LCPC, SEP, MBA, MDiv about the benefits of feeling connected to something beyond yourself and: 

• How spiritual practices help you embrace your sensitivity, care for your nervous system, enhance your natural intuitive ability, and create a sense of belonging 

• Three keys to developing a spiritual practice 

• The many ways to incorporate spirituality into your everyday life 

Tiffany Green is a trauma-informed, somatic coach and psychotherapist based in Chicago. She specializes in supporting women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ professionals with depression, anxiety and burnout symptoms. Using a culturally affirming, spiritual and body-based approach, Tiffany helps her clients redefine success on their own terms. She’s passionate about creating space for rest, authenticity and sustainable healing.

Keep in touch with Tiffany:
• Website: https://www.charismcounseling.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charismcounseling 

Resources Mentioned:
• A Minus Coaching Program for Women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ professionals: https://www.charismcounseling.com 
• The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182 
• HSP Self-Test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test  

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you get overly attached to fictional characters, musicians, or other people who live in the public eye? In this episode, I talk with Lana Holmes, Psy.D., LCP about the pros and cons of parasocial relationships as well as:  

• Why HSPs are more impacted by parasocial connections  

• The purpose of parasocial relationships that serve as role models, provide a sense of belonging, or build self-esteem 

• The downsides of forming attachments with fictional characters or public figures 

• Ways parasocial relationships impact your real life connections and when it’s time to set boundaries 

• Using your parasocial connections as clues to the values and traits you’re looking for in your real life connections  

Dr. Lana is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Center for Inclusive Therapy + Wellness. She's passionate about providing therapy that welcomes and celebrates marginalized, oppressed, and stigmatized communities. Her areas of clinical interest and expertise include: the intersection between mental health and spirituality, issues pertaining to BDSM, kink, and ethical non-monogamy; issues pertaining to BIPOC individuals, issues pertaining to LGBTQIA2S+ folx, trauma across the lifespan, life transitions, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. She currently has openings for online individual and couples therapy.      

Keep in touch with Dr. Lana:
• Website: https://www.inclusivetherapywellness.com/lana 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-holmes-psy-d-348972186 
• Email: [email protected]   

Resources Mentioned:
• Kink and Clinical Practice 101 Training: https://www.touchstoneinstitute.org/trainings/kink-and-clinical-practice-101-(self-paced)
• Luddite Club: https://www.theludditeclub.org 
• Mass Communication and Parasocial Interaction Study: https://doi.org/10.1080/00332747.1956.11023049

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com

You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off.

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.