Still Waters Podcast

In this episode, we interview Esther Bergsma (MSc), she is a Dutch social science researcher, internationally recognized expert on high sensitivity, and bestselling author of The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person. Esther talks to us about the fascinating world of HSP research, the HSP brain, and future studies. Join us to take a deep dive into the HSP brain!

In this episode, we interview April Snow, a licensed psychotherapist, author, consultant, and podcast host. She specializes in helping HSP clients calm overload, guilt, and self-doubt. We discuss her new book, Big Feelings, Big Joy, and cover a range of practical, accessible strategies to help HSPs live their best lives. Listen in and get the book!

In this episode, we interview Dr. Amelia Kelley, a trauma-informed therapist, author, TEDx speaker, podcaster, researcher, and neurodivergence advocate. We spoke with Dr. Kelley about ADHD and its occurrence within the HSP community. Tune in as we branch out to interview experts on HSP diversity.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Andrew Smiler, a psychologist, author, speaker and therapist who explores the topics of boys, men, masculinity and relationships. We talked with Dr. Smiler about masculinity, the messages men carry and how these messages relate to sensitive men. A very informative interview!

In this episode, we interview Andy Lightfoot. Andy is a trauma and PTSD coach who combines lived experience, a background in law enforcement and forensic crime-scene work, and practical nervous-system regulation techniques to help people better understand and manage their responses to trauma. His work focuses on demystifying trauma, restoring present-moment awareness, and giving people practical tools for emotional regulation, healing, and maintaining control under pressure. If you experienced trauma or know someone who has, this is an episode for you. 

In this episode, we interview Dr. Genevieve von Lob. She is a clinical psychologist, conscious parenting coach, author, and expert on HSP children. If you have HSP children or want to know about good practices for raising HSP kids, this episode is for you. Even if you don’t have kids, it is a wonderful talk about our trait.

James Kiesewetter is a Stage IIIC/IV colorectal cancer Thriver, male HSP empath, coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping Highly Sensitive Persons. In this episode, we talk with James about his new book, Living Forward, a testament to the incredible resilience of high sensitivity in the face of adversity. Truly inspirational episode!

Marc Gilmartin is a retired licensed mental health counselor, group psychotherapist, and certified sex therapist who spent nearly 25 years helping men address out-of-control sexual behavior and erotic conflicts. Today we discuss the Six Principles of Sexual Health. A very interesting interview!

This episode features Dave Markowitz, a Source intuitive, author, and healing facilitator who has spent decades helping Empaths. In this episode, we discuss his new book, Refuge for the Weary Empath, a guide to healing and transformation for Empaths and Sensitives. Amazing insights from Dave. Don’t miss!

This episode features Corey Lyon Folsom, a certified relationship coach. Corey Lyon Folsom helps people increase connection

and clarity. In this episode, we talk with Corey about sacred masculinity, relationships, and his book Soul Statements.