I'm back! It's been a long hiatus from recording as I focused on studies and self-care. One of the big layers of this year was finding beauty, magic, and awe when life got really full. How do we find the Mystical in life when there's just too much on the to-do list? Here's 6 suggestions for you to explore in your own life. No matter how busy life is, there's always space for the awe, wonder, and the Mystical in life. Consider donating to the podcast: bit.ly/supportthepodcast Local to Rossland, BC? I invite you to come for a Relaxation Massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, or a Co ..read more

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Well today's episode is a different kind of conversation, and one that we don't often have enough. My dear friend Aaron Banfield and I explore illness, death, and dying in today's conversation. You can see by the episode title that today's going to be a deep dive into some hard topics, yet these are incredibly meaningful and important elements to talk about. ***Trigger warning: illness, terminal illness, grief, cancer, death and dying, graphic medical content.*** There is also some swearing in today's episode, it fit into the flow of conversation and summed up thoughts well, so, I've left them ..read more

Do you ever find yourself saying life is busy? In today's episode I invite in a gentle perspective shift on that, while also sharing a personal story from my own life around this. --------------------------------------------------- Connect with your host, Lisa Matthews for one-on-one sessions at: https://combinationhealing.ca Nourish Your Roots – Free Grounding Meditation https://combinationhealing.ca/free/ground/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/highly-sensitive-soul-podcast-for-hsps/donations ..read more

Join myself and special guest Briana Faust as she shares about the pregnancy and motherhood journey as a Highly Sensitive Person. She shares her own journey, and the need for taking time + space for yourself as a mother (even though societal conditioning may be telling us we need to do *all the things* ourselves). We talk about intuition, self-trust, and navigating the overwhelming amount of information that can come at a person during pregnancy and motherhood. Briana shares practical tips and practices from her own life for situations that Highly Sensitives could find challenging, such as ..read more

Breathwork is showing up *everywhere* these days, and for good reason. It’s an incredible way to get in touch with yourself, strip back old conditioning, and tap into your intuition. For those on a self-growth and self-healing journey, breathwork may feel like that missing piece. Yet what about when it’s not the right time to breathe? Where do you go to find someone to facilitate a breathwork session or circle? Tune in to today’s episode to sink into the deep world of breathwork. Special guest Ariana Fotinakis, Breathwork Facilitator and Business Coach, shares deeply about her own journey w ..read more

Ever felt drawn to capturing your words, ideas, and thoughts down on paper and finally writing the book you've always wanted too? Whether you're feeling unsure of how to get started or worried if it's "good enough" to really be a book, you'll want to hear what today's special guest has to say. (Warning: motivation to get writing while you drop everything else on your to-do list may happen.) Jennifer Locke, Author Coach & Ghostwriter shares fantastic advice in today's episode as she shares on: -Who should write a book? -What are some challenges you feel Highly Sensitive People may face when ..read more

Want a simple way to wrap your head around the HSP trait? In today's episode I walk you through the DOES framework by Dr. Elaine Aron. I share what each letter in this acronym stands for, as well as sharing research and some of my own stories. If you'd like to understand this innate trait, either for yourself or to better understand a loved one, friend, or even employee, I invite you to tune in! Life gets easier when we understand ourselves better. ------------------------------------- *You can read and download the full author's note (which I'm summarizing parts of) at this link: https://hspe ..read more

Ever felt like the pace of the day was too fast? Ever felt guilty about taking the time you need to slow down, or move at a different pace? In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my personal experiences with slowing down, listening to my body, and allowing myself to do what I need...when I need. A huge disclaimer that I recognize that the capitalistic framework we are under can make it challenging to give ourselves what we need. There are systemic factors at work that impact us and that can bring challenges to caring for ourselves and walking our own pace. So I invite each of us to see where ..read more

Join me on today's episode with Author & Priestess Stella Tomlinson as we dive into: Exploring how the outer seasons of the menstrual cycle, the moon and the seasonal year affect our inner world of emotions and the soul. How, as highly sensitives, we're naturally sensitive to the entire circle of the energy of life, death and rebirth and how honouring this full cycle is essential for our mental and emotional health as well as spiritual authenticity. And perhaps my favorite part of this whole conversation: exploring an alternative view of perimenopause as a sacred right of passage. I love c ..read more