Are you a highly sensitive person who thinks and feels deeply? In this episode, Brian Torres, LMFT talks with me about my new book, Big Feelings, Big Joy and:

• How HSPs can tap into our positive experiences to protect against stress
• The differences between overstimulation, overwhelm, and overload
• Why daydreaming is an essential part of downtime for highly sensitive people
• Defining the characteristics of high sensitivity through the new ORCHID acronym

Keep in touch:

• April Snow, LMFT: https://www.sensitivestrengths.com
• Brian Torres, LMFT: https://www.briantorrestherapy.com

Resources Mentioned:

• Big Feelings, Big Joy book: https://www.bigfeelingsbigjoy.com/book
• ORCHID research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886926001467 and https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-017-0090-6

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 a highly sensitive person who thinks and feels deeply? In this episode, I answer questions about my new book, Big Feelings, Big Joy, from the people who helped bring it into the world such as:

• Meghan Stevenson - proposal collaborator at Meghan Stevenson Books
• Nina Shield - vice president and editorial director at HarperOne
• Julie Mosow - independent editor at Silverleaf Editorial
• Stephanie Moon - book marketing strategist at HarperOne + Steph Moon Co
• Dorothy Meyer - independent bookseller at Ren’s Coffeehouse + Books
• Maegan Megginson, LMFT - highly sensitive therapist + business mentor at Megginson Consulting
• Brian Torres, LMFT - highly sensitive therapist at Brian Torres Psychotherapy

Resources Mentioned:

• Big Feelings, Big Joy book: https://www.bigfeelingsbigjoy.com/book
• Book Signing Events: https://www.bigfeelingsbigjoy.com/events

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.

Did you learn to numb your feelings? In this episode, I talk with Emily Macleod about reconnecting with your body through somatics and:

• Slowing down to notice what your body is telling you
• Letting go of self-judgment and embracing your imagination
• Accepting your big emotions

Emily is a Somatics Coach for highly sensitive people. She shows highly sensitive people how to safely come back to their body so they can lessen the overwhelm and find confidence and joy.

Keep in touch with Emily:

• Website: http://www.emilymacleodhsp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymacleodhsp

Get your copy of my new book, Big Feelings, Big Joy anywhere you get your books or at https://www.bigfeelingsbigjoy.com/book

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.