Emotional flooding is a common experience for HSPs and neurodivergents. As it sounds, we can become flooded with challenging feelings and emotions which trigger immense discomfort. This can occur not only in “expected” stressful situations, but also “everyday” situations which may not at all feel uncomfortable for the non-HSP. In this episode, I speak about: What emotional flooding is, how it occurs and how to identify it The impacts of emotional suppression Seeking psychological safety for healthy emotional expression How to plan for aftercare of emotional flooding The Gentle Living 2023 mi ..read more

We're already mid-January into 2023, and I know that there can be a lot of pressure to have our plans and intentions for the year all sorted and under way! This pressure is a strain to the highly sensitive nervous system.. which is why I created my own 8-Step Sparkle Formula, based on evidence-based science and intuition to create plans and intentions that suit my energy levels as an HSP! In this solo episode, I share with you my 8-Step Sparkle Formula for you to design  your own meaningful and energetically sustainable year that lights you up (grab a pen and paper so that you can take n ..read more

Happy New Year gentle soul!! We are approaching the end of season 3 of the podcast (which means season 4 is around the corner)! The first episode for 2023 is with the wonderful Gregg Berman; a registered nurse (RN), forest guide and coach. Gregg speaks about... His personal story of navigating life with undiagnosed ADD and chronic anxiety, how this led to his journey of healing and discovering the practice of Shinrin-yoku What Shinrin-yoku is, why it is so incredibly soothing to the nervous system How to incorporate Shinrin-yoku into your daily life (it doesn't always have to involv ..read more

This week I had the pleasure of diving into the topic of The Mother Wound with New York-based writer, creative consultant, and trauma-informed relationship coach- Julie Nguyen. Julie so beautifully explains the complexity of The Mother Wound and how it shows up in our personal relationships. We explore... The connection between The Mother Wound and female oppression Adaptive survival strategies that we may develop as a result of The Mother Wound The connection between our Mother Wound and attachment styles How to begin to address and heal our own personal Mother Wound and in turn, address our ..read more

Let's talk survival mode, the impact it has on our daily lives and how we can restore a sense of safety through nurturing the nervous system (my favourite topic)! Many HSPs often feel as though they are chronically and/or easily exhausted; in this guest episode with holistic counsellor and somatic coach Dvonne Loring, she explains how this often partly arises from being in a chronic state of survival mode.  Dvonne shares her wisdom around: What is “survival mode” including signs we may be in the midst of it, and how it affect our day to day lives? The types of people more likely to find ..read more

Are you a city dweller that has a dream of packing up and leaving it all in search of a slower pace of living in the country? I certainly felt this way living in Melbourne; life had become a bit too rushed, busy and overwhelming (which was not great for my high sensitivity)! During this time, I came across the work of non-fiction creative writer Lucy Anna Scott who beautifully reframed the joy of urban living in her book Mindful Thoughts for City Dwellers, and how we in fact can cultivate more mindfulness and connect with nature in the city. Lucy’s writing has been featured in BBC, The Times ..read more

In this episode, I sat with Brisbane-based clinical psychologist Shannon Swales to have a deep conversation about her breakdown as a result of burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, which then led to taking a year off (aka "gap year") to focus on her recovery and healing. Through this journey, she found that blogging, podcasting and being open in sharing her experience to be a therapeutic process. Shannon describes herself as "a person who never knew what she wanted in a career and only started studying psychology in her early 20s because she wanted to understand why people behaved ..read more

In this solo episode, I share with you some very simple and accessible ways in which you can take advantage of your sensitive senses to create moments of beauty in daily life to nurture and rejuvenate your spirit (that do not necessarily require taking time off or a holiday!).. Reminder: all information provided and discussed within this podcast are purely for informational purposes only and are never intended to replace the health care advice of your primary health care provider. Please always seek professional advice for any symptoms you may be experiencing.  Join  The Gentle Livi ..read more

Welcome BACK for Season 3 of The Gentle Living Podcast! After a longer than expected break from podcasting, I’m excited to bring you a wonderful guest episode to kick off the season with Rebekkah LaDyne (M.S., SEP). Rebekkah is a somatic therapist, self-regulation specialist and author of The Mind-Body Stress Reset, which Rebekkah describes as a guide to self-administered first aid for stress. In this episode, Rebekkah so generously shares her knowledge and wisdom, discussing: Her personal story on uncovering somatic memories and traumatic imprints and shifting from a baseline or “norm” of st ..read more

I have returned from my elopement bubble after wedding my wonderful partner of 9 years (now wife!) to bring you the Season 2 Finale! There is a lot happening in the world right now, and it’s important that we HSPs remember to protect our energy to prevent the spiral into complete overwhelm, helplessness and despair. In this episode, I bust the “happiness myth” and share some simple yet effective strategies to protect your energy because we need your sensitivity gifts in the world now more than ever before! Reminder: all information provided and discussed within this podcast are purely for inf ..read more