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Mom and Mind400: Stories That Heal: Celebrating 400 Episodes on Perinatal Mental HealthI am super excited to bring you our 400th episode! I want to reflect on these almost 9 years, honoring the guests who have shared their stories and the experts who have shared their knowledge and wisdom about pathways to healing. I never would have imagined in 2016 that reaching 400 episodes was a possibility. To each listener, I say a heartfelt thank you for listening and learning through our journey together, diving into all the aspects of perinatal mental health. I hope that this podcast will continue to be a resource of help and support for those who need it. Our...2025-03-0333 min
Sensitive Stories28: Caring For Your Needs as a Highly Sensitive ParentAre you overwhelmed and exhausted trying to be the perfect parent? In this episode, I talk with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C about highly sensitive parenthood and: • What to do when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and touched out • How pregnancy and parenting multiple children can increase overstimulation, leading to panic attacks, rage, or somatic symptoms • Creating a sensory toolkit and finding micro pockets of time to take the edge off the anxiety and reconnect with yourself as a human • Ways to get support when you’re the sole parent or don’t have other...2024-09-2450 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastHow to Turn Overwhelming Spaces into Soothing Sanctuaries with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy of Spark Joy and Flow**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**
Our living spaces are more than just physical locations; they are extensions of our inner selves. The environment we create within our homes can significantly influence our moods and overall well-being. For HSP individuals, who are especially attuned to external stimuli, a cluttered or chaotic space can be particularly overwhelming. In my work as a therapist and coach, I work with many Highly Sensitive parents to identify how t...2023-11-0447 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastCreating Systems that Nurture You & Your Family with Laura Hernandez of MamaSystems.net**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**
Do you struggle with creating routines and systems that feel sustainable and allow you some moments of relaxation and connection with your family? I've definitely gone through (long!) periods where I've felt so overwhelmed with household tasks and to-do's that I've missed out on rest time for myself, or neglected the relationships I most value.
I invited Laura Hernandez of MamaSystems.net to join me for a con...2023-10-1337 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastSupporting HSP Teens and Tweens with Nellie Harden of NellieHarden.com**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**
Are you the parent of an HSP Teen or Tween? I myself have a 9 year old, so this is right around the corner for me!
While a lot of my blogs and podcasts have focused on being a sensitive parent, or parenting younger HSP kids, I didn't want to forget our older children. I invited Nellie Harden of NellieHarden.com to join me in conversation around how to raise em...2023-09-2145 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastBalancing Work and Parenthood for Highly Sensitive Parents, with Liz St. Jean of The Mint Ambition**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**
Amy Lajiness of Highly Sensitive Parenthood and Liz St. Jean of The Mint Ambition chat about how HSP & sensitive parents can thrive and leverage their sensitivity in the corporate world!
Meet Liz St. Jean!
Liz is a career advancement coach for quietly ambitious professionals.
Her vision is that everyone should feel excited, motivated and proud of the work they do. Everyone deserves to have a...2023-09-051h 00
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastEbb and Flow for Highly Sensitive PeopleOur lives, and our energies, follow a universal pattern of ebb and flow; intensity and calm both have their place in the cycle of life.
On this week’s podcast, I am sharing how to recognize ebb and flow for highly sensitive people and in your day-to-day life. And, I’m low-key announcing that I’m taking a break from releasing new blogs & videos each week for the time being!
In this episode, you'll learn:
What is ebb and flow
Resources for HSPs
Resources from this episode:
“Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course
Hig...2023-05-1009 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastHow to talk to a non-HSP Partner about your SensitivityIn my work with HSP adults, one of the biggest challenges that comes up is having a non-HSP partner who has difficulty understanding the experience of being Highly Sensitive. Of course, there are many benefits to an HSP/non-HSP pairing.
In this week’s blog, I’m sharing ways and resources that can help our non-HSP partners better understand and support us as Highly Sensitive People!
In this episode, you'll learn:
Ways that can help our non-HSP partners better understand and support us
Resources for HSPs
Resources from this episode:
“Support...2023-04-2612 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastThe Power of Micro-Breaks as an HSP ParentLet’s be real, parenting is relentless. Many of us Highly Sensitive Parents don’t get nearly the amount of down time that we need to feel calm and energized. Instead, we find ourselves rushing from task to task, frantically trying to accomplish everything that needs to get done in a day.
On this week’s blog, I am sharing a simple but powerful suggestion that can support any parent who is feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated: Micro-breaks!
Find out what are these micro-breaks can look like for you by reading this week’s blog or watching...2023-04-1912 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastCalm Outings for HSP Parents & ChildrenLast week’s blog about the overwhelm of birthday parties got me thinking about the pressure many parents feel to go on fun outings with their kids, even when they cause overwhelm for the Highly Sensitive parent and/or child. Of course, HSPs still want to have fun, but sometimes our version of fun may look a bit different from that of non-HSPs!
This week, I’m suggesting some calm outings for sensitive parents and children to spark your imagination and give you some practical ideas about ways to connect with your child that don’t feel too dr...2023-04-1209 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastWhy are Birthday Parties so Hard for HSPs?This week’s blog topic is a fun one! I’ve had several HSP clients express to me their frustration with children’s birthday parties, and have spent time reflecting on why birthday parties feel so challenging for both Highly Sensitive Parents and Highly Sensitive children.
So in this week’s blog, I’m sharing a few ideas that may be supportive for HSP parents and HSP kids around birthday celebrations - feel free to take them as your own, and release yourself from the expectations that may not work well for you or your family!
Visit t...2023-04-0611 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Signs of Sensory Overwhelm in Highly Sensitive ChildrenAvoidance, tears, and big emotions - these are just a few of the ways that sensory overload can show up in Highly Sensitive (HSP) Children.
While each child is different, many Highly Sensitive children struggle with both environmental overstimulation as well as emotional overwhelm.
This week, I’m reflecting on some relatively common “warning signs” that your HSP child is overstimulated - I’d love to hear your thoughts on these or any other signs of overwhelm that you’ve observed in your child!
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. Signs of Sensory Ov...2023-03-2912 min
Holding Space116: Parenting When You're a Highly Sensitive Person with Amy Lajiness, LCSWParenting can be overwhelming, throw in being a Highly-Sensitive Person (HSP) and oof...it can be a lot.
In this episode we support you in understanding what it means to be a HSP, the challenges and gifts that come with it, and tangible ways to care for yourself in this modern era of parenting.
Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C is a Therapist and Coach who has spent countless hours supporting Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents in reclaiming their peace and confidence. Amy is a Highly Sensitive Person herself as well as a mother of two highly energetic you...2023-03-2756 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Signs of Sensory Overwhelm and Overstimulation in Highly Sensitive AdultsWhen you hear the words “overwhelm,” “overstimulation,” and “sensitivity,” what comes up for you?
For HSPs, overstimulation shows up in in our thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations, which can create additional frustration and overwhelm!
The first step in managing overwhelm is to begin to understand what causes it, as well as your unique “warning signs” that you’re feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed. This week, I’m reflecting on a few common signs of overwhelm for HSP adults - I’d love to hear your thoughts on these or any other signs of overwhelm & overstimulation that you’ve experienced!2023-03-2215 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastThe Gifts of Sensitivity and Being an HSPMy goal at Highly Sensitive Parenthood is to empower parents and children to celebrate their sensitivity and minimize the challenges that come along with it. As looked through my blog archives in preparation for this week’s blog, I realized that I never written the GIFTS of sensitivity!
So in this week’s blog, I want to highlight the gifts we offer that benefits the world around us:
Greater Depth of Processing
Enhanced Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Deep Awareness & Sensitivity to Subtle Stimuli
Visit the blog at the Link in Bio or at www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com f...2023-03-1611 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastTrusting Your Intuition in Parenting HSP Kids with Lauren HunterIn this week’s blog, we’re welcoming Lauren Hunter of HSPJourney.com as our guest blogger! Lauren has been a writer, poet, musician, and communication professional, and now bring us her wisdom as an HSP mom of children (including an HSP!)
If you’ve ever wondered about the role of Intuition in parenting your HSP child, or have struggled with how to balance the expectations placed on you as a parent with the reality of your child’s unique personality, this article will be a guiding light for you.
Visit the blog at the Link in...2023-03-081h 00
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastIntroducing the “Supporting Your Highly Sensitive Child” CourseIf you are a parent or caregiver of a highly sensitive (HSP) or deeply feeling child, you know the many wonderful aspects of sensitivity: empathy, intense curiosity, and an ability to think deeply. Yet, you might find yourself stuck or overwhelmed by some of the challenges that sensitivity brings: overstimulation, intense emotions, and sensory challenges.
If you're looking to go deeper in your understanding of your child's sensitivity, I have a wonderful offering for you: the “Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course! It's a self-paced video course that draws on my years of professional and personal experience work...2023-03-0104 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Things NOT to Say to your Highly Sensitive ChildAs a fellow parent of a Deeply Feeling or Highly Sensitive Child (HSC), I know that it can be difficult to know what to say to our children when they’re upset, particularly when we are frustrated!
In this week’s blog, I’m reflecting on three statements that we should avoid saying to our HSP children - with the understanding that we are human and should allow ourselves grace when we slip up ;)
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. Words NOT to say to support your Highly Sensitive Child
2. Where to seek a...2023-02-2412 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Things to Say to your Highly Sensitive ChildIf you’re a parent of a highly sensitive (HSP) or deeply feeling child, you likely know the struggle of trying to help your child through some through intense emotions! Empathizing with your child’s emotions is a critical first step, because it allows them to know that you understand how they are feeling. After they feel understood, we can move on to helping them use some coping and calming skills. Helping our sensitive children build these skills allows them to thrive in day-to-day life, even when big emotions come up! In this week’s blog, I'm sharing how to com...2023-02-1712 min
Mom and Mind256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive ParentsToday’s important topic is near and dear to my heart. We are discussing what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened for very long, you know that I am a highly sensitive parent. We can’t shy away from this topic, because it affects many parents, and it puts a different spin on the challenges that are part of the journey to parenthood. Join me to learn more!Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C, is a psychotherapist and parenting coach with nearly a decade of experience in working in the field of mental...2023-02-131h 03
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastIs My Child Highly Sensitive?Have you ever wondered if your child might be highly sensitive (HSP)? Perhaps your child has intense emotions, is deeply aware and reflective, or is easily overstimulated by the world around them. Highly Sensitive Children can experience all of these attributes, and more!
In this week's podcast, I’m sharing a bit about the HSP trait, and teaching you how to recognize if your child might be Highly Sensitive.
Learn more about the HSP Trait in Children at the Link in Bio!
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. About the HSP Trait...2023-02-0811 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastThe Benefits of Crying for Sensitive ParentsWhen you cry, how do you feel about the fact that you are crying? You might feel relieved, upset, embarrassed, angry, or any number of other emotions. I've known people who look forward to the release that crying offers, as well as those who will do almost anything to prevent themselves from being tearful.
Believe it or not, crying has several benefits! I'm sharing about the ways that crying can be supportive in this week's podcast.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. The benefits of crying
2. Where to seek more support as...2023-01-2513 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastSupport Resources for HSP, Overwhelmed, and Deeply Feeling ParentsTypically, for each weekly podcast, I focus on the topic that is relevant to HSPs. This week is a little different because I want to provide you ideas and resources where to look if you are overwhelmed as parents. These resources have personally helped me, and I hope they will help you, too!
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. Support resources for HSP parents, including links
2. Where to seek more support as an HSP
Resources from this episode:
Podcasts
Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast
Holding Space Podcast
Happy as a...2023-01-1912 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Tips for the Introverted Highly Sensitive Parent“All Highly Sensitive People are Introverts” - True or False?
False! While about 70% of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are also introverts, about 30% are extraverts.
Quick definition: Introverts draw energy from spending time on their own, and can become depleted in lengthy or chaotic social situations. HSP Introverts in particular may feel very uncomfortable in situations that require "small talk" or putting on a social filter.
For me as an HSP Introvert, attending a babywearing meetup after having my first child felt so draining and awkward. I didn't know anybody, the room was crowded and...2023-01-1213 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast4 Tips for the Extroverted Highly Sensitive (HSP) ParentDo Extroverted HSP's Exist? YES!
While the majority (70%) of HSPs are Introverted, a full 30% are Extroverted!
Our first podcast of 2023 examines how it feels to be an extroverted highly sensitive parent, and offers you 4 tips to thrive as an extroverted HSP parent.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. Facts about Highly Sensitive Extroverts (HSEs)
2. Tips for HSEs
3. Where to learn more about HSEs
Resources from this episode:
1. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
2. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
3. Highly Sensitive Parenthood...2023-01-0413 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastManaging Holiday Stress for Highly Sensitive (HSP) Parents"It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" - or is it?
There can be SO much pressure on parents around the Holidays, and this time of year can bring stress and grief alongside the joy and peace many of us long for. As parents, we also carry the extra weight of trying to make the holidays meaningful and magical for our children, while also taking into account our own needs and limitations.
In this week’s podcast I am reflecting on some common challenges parents face at this time of year, and offering a FR...2022-12-1410 min
Detroit StoriesWhen 'Father' Is Also 'Son'Parents of Archdiocese of Detroit priests talk about the joys, challenges and blessings of raising a member of the clergy(0:04) The narrator talks about Catholics’ perspectives about their priests, who can take on a larger-than-life persona and at times seem almost superhuman with everything they take on — caring for their parishes, being a spiritual refuge for their flock, and providing God’s people with the sacraments. But priests also have parents, who take a very different view.(0:50) Mark and Susan Tibai, parents of Fr. Mark Tibai of St. Fabian Parish in Farmington Hills, talk about what i...2022-12-1421 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastHighly Sensitive Parents and ADHDI often get asked “Do the HSP trait and ADHD overlap with one another?” It's a complicated question, but I've done my best to address it in this week’s blog! I'm sharing a bit more about the basics of ADHD and High Sensitivity, as well as some distinctions between the two.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. Overlap and differences between HSP and ADHD
2. Where to seek out professional help and support, specifically for HSPs and ADHD
Resources from this episode:
1. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
2. Highly...2022-12-0711 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Ways to Cope with Depression as a Highly Sensitive ParentAre you feeling down? Disconnected from yourself, loved ones, or activities that used to bring you pleasure? Loss of appetite or poor sleep? These are common symptoms of depression, among others.
I’m continuing last week’s podcast topic around experiencing depression as a Highly Sensitive (HSP) Parent by sharing “3 Ways to Cope with Depression” in this week’s podcast.
Bottom line is: You are not alone. If you are feeling “not yourself,” tearful, isolated, or sad, you may be experiencing some symptoms of depression. If so, please read our blog to learn about ways that you can f...2022-11-3013 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastHSP Parents and DepressionMy weekly podcast took a brief hiatus while I hosted my very first (Anti)Challenge, but it’s back now!
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve shared about HSP Parents and Anxiety, but this week, I’m delving into a slightly heavier topic. Like anyone else, HSP Parents can at times experience low mood and depression. If you or someone you know has struggled with depression or low mood (or even just feeling fatigued or “not yourself - some sneaky symptoms of depression) check out this week’s podcast.
As always, you can find it on...2022-11-2310 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastJOIN the FREE 5-day Stress-Free Holiday Anti-ChallengeI'm so thrilled to offer a FREE resource for overwhelmed and/or highly sensitive (HSP) parents - the 5 Days to a Stress-Free Holiday Anti-Challenge! You'll be guided to reflect on your ideal Holiday Season, and take practical steps to bring that vision to reality.
This video-based "Anti-Challenge" (because it's designed to reduce stress & challenge) is my gift to you! While it can be completed on your own time, you do need to register by 11:59 pm on November 13 to receive emails for the challenge - simply visit the Link in our Bio or visit our website.
...2022-11-0901 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Ways to Cope as an Anxious Highly Sensitive ParentLast week's topic, "Understanding HSP Parents & Anxiety," resonated with many of you! This week, I’ll be sharing a few basic ways to cope with anxiety as an HSP parent. Hint: one of my tips is finding a therapist who is knowledgeable and supportive of your sensitivity, and if you're in California, I may be able to support you @innernaturetherapy!
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. What are the 3 ways to cope up?
2. Where to seek out professional help
Resources from this episode:
1. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nour...2022-11-0213 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastUnderstanding HSP Parents and AnxietyI am guessing many of you can already see where anxiety can overlap with being a Highly Sensitive Person! While our Sensitivity can also be a gift, it also means that we are easily overstimulated and thinking deeply about things. In this week’s podcast, I'm sharing some observations about HSP Parents and Anxiety.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. What is a Highly Sensitive Person?
2. How Anxiety shows up physically and mentally.
3. How Anxiety can overlap with being an HSP.
Resources from this episode:
1. Highly Sensitive Parenthood No...2022-10-2508 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastRainy Day Clichés and Highly Sensitive PeopleWho here loves a rainy day? I love the permission that a rainy day offers to slow down, cozy up, or perhaps even be washed clean of some of the metaphorical dust and grime of everyday life.
Many of us HSPs relish the change of season or weather offers us. In this week's blog, I'm reflecting on how weather affects our thoughts, feelings, and activities.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How weather affects our thoughts, feelings, and activities as Highly Sensitive Person.
Encourage to simply notice and be mindful of how...2022-10-2008 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastHow to recover from a bad start to the day as an HSP parentHave you had a tough start to your day recently? It happens to the best of us! In this week's blog, I'm sharing a recent *difficult* day in my household and what I did - personally and with my kids - to recover and turn the day around.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. Ways on how to reset from a rocky start to your day, including:
-Get outside for a short mindful walk - or trip to the playground or park
-Acknowledge to yourself and/or your kids that the day...2022-10-1208 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastGifts and Challenges of being an HSP Parent of an HSP ChildHey there HSP and Empath Parents! How many of you are Highly Sensitive Parents of child(ren) who are also HSPs? In fact, High Sensitivity (aka “Sensory Processing Sensitivity”) is an inherited trait! That means the biological children of HSP parents are slightly more likely to be Highly Sensitive Children (HSC’s).
In this week's blog, I'll be sharing the gifts and as well as challenges of being an HSP parent of an HSP child. I'd LOVE to hear more about your experiences as a parent of an HSP child in the comments!
In this...2022-10-0511 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastHow do I know if I am a Highly Sensitive (HSP) Parent?Have you ever been told “you’re too sensitive” or “you’re so emotional?”
Have you found yourself overwhelmed and overstimulated by chaotic environments, or by the many competing demands of life and parenthood?
If you're just beginning to realize that you are an HSP, my newest blog is for you! I'm sharing some beginner-friendly info about High Sensitivity, as well as some reflections on parenthood as an HSP.
In this episode, you'll learn:
* Things to know if you are an HSP parent
* Support and resources you get from High...2022-09-2810 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastWhy Playdates can be Exhausting for HSP ParentsAre you an HSP Parent who hates playdates? This week's podcast is for you! I've recently been giving some thought to why playdates can be draining for so many of us Highly Sensitive and Empath parents, and wanted to share my reflections with you. Listen to this podcast for some easy tips on how to make playdates less overwhelming and stressful.
#highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #exhausted #playdates #tiredmom #tireddad #parenting #parenthood #hspempowerment #hspresources #tiredasamother2022-09-2111 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast4 Ways to Say "No" as an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person (and how to manage upsetting people)Hey HSP and Empath Parents! This week's blog is the third and final of our "Boundary Setting" series. If you (like me) struggle to say "no" or set boundaries around your time and energy, this blog is for you!
#highlysensitiveparenthood #boundaries #affirmations #itsoktosayno #hspempowerment #hspresources #no #parenting #overwhelmedmom #settingboundaries #momstress2022-09-1413 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast3 Affirmations to Support Healthy Boundaries for Empaths and Highly Sensitive PeopleIn last week's blog and podcast, I explored why it is so difficult for HSPs and Empaths to set healthy boundaries. This week, I'm sharing 3 affirmations to help HSP parents set and maintain boundaries.
#highlysensitiveparenthood #empath #hsp #boundaries #hspempowerment #hspresources #affirmations #parenting #empathparent #hspparent #momstruggles #momlifebalance #momguilt2022-09-0709 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastWhy is it so difficult to set boundaries as an HSP or Empath?So many of us HSP parents have a difficult time setting boundaries with our time, energy, and the people around us. As parents, we already put a great deal of our time and energy into caring for our children, leaving precious little left over for other people. This week's blog explores WHY it is so challenging for many of us to say "No," or to set boundaries around our time and energy. You can find our blog at www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com
#highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #boundaries #parentinglife #emotionalwellness #hspempowerment #hspresources 2022-08-3108 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastEmbracing Parenthood and Releasing “Parenting” as an HSPThis week's topic is a little different than the normal "tips and tricks" style post - we're looking at the words "parenting" and "parenthood." Does one of these words feel more loaded or pressured than the other? Check out my thoughts.
#highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #parenting #parenthood #hspresources #hspempowerment2022-08-2413 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast5 Affirmations for HSP and Empath ParentsHow do you all feel about affirmations? While some may view them as silly, our self-talk does have a powerful impact on our state of mind! I've created several affirmations that I’ve created specifically for Highly Sensitive parents and caregivers. This week's blog (link in bio) includes a FREE printable/downloadable image to remind you always to speak to yourself with love.
#highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #affirmations #hspempowerment #hspresources2022-08-1709 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastBalancing Awareness, Activism, and News OverwhelmWhen was the last time you felt refreshed and optimistic after reading the news? Highly Sensitive People tend to process deeply, and feel the emotions of others acutely, which is a ripe combination for both ruminating on negative news stories and also feeling depressed or anxious after reading an upsetting news story. In my newest podcast, I'm sharing some helpful tips on how to achieve a balanced and boundaried approach to news consumption.
#highlysensitiveparenthood #hspempowerment #empath #socialanxiety #goodnews2022-08-1018 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastBack to School Season for Highly Sensitive ParentsIt's Back to School season! In this week's podcast, we look at some common challenges for sensitive parents as kids transition to a new school year, and offer helpful tips on how to manage this season with ease and confidence. #highlysensitiveparenthood #hspchallenges #hspempowerment #backtoschool2022-08-0510 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastWhy I Started Highly Sensitive ParenthoodOur newest podcast shares a behind-the-scenes peek at the origins of Highly Sensitive Parenthood - I'll share a bit about myself and the reason why I started Highly Sensitive Parenthood. #highlysensitiveparenthood #highlysensitiveperson #hspresources #sensitivity #hspempowerment2022-08-0205 min
The Highly Sensitive Parenthood PodcastTop 3 Challenges for Highly Sensitive Parents (and how to manage them)Hey HSP Parents!
We are so thrilled to announce that we've introduced a weekly Podcast that explores themes from our blog. This week, we're looking at the Top 3 Challenges of Highly Sensitive Parents:
1) Always being “on”
2) Managing my emotions when my child is upset
3) My partner/loved ones not understanding or supporting my sensitivity
Feel free to share or drop comments below about your own challenges as an HSP parent!
#highlysensitiveparenthood #empath #hsp #momlife #highlysensitivechild2022-07-2608 min
Conscious Mental HealthInner Nature Therapy with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-CSend us a textAmy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C, is an ecotherapist and psychotherapist practicing in San Diego, CA. Amy holds certification in Perinatal Mental Health, ecotherapy and is a highly sensitive person informed therapist. You can learn more about her practice and work by checking out her practice, Inner Nature Therapy. In this conversation we chat about ecotherapy, including the power of having nature as a co-therapist, what an ecotherapy outdoors may look like as well as how to bring nature into your indoor office sessions. We also talk about being a highly sensitive person (H...2021-12-151h 27
Faith To Go PodcastOur Mission of Forgiveness w/ Amy Lajiness, LCSWThis week Faith To Go formation team members David Tremaine and Charlette Preslar, joined by special guest Amy Lajiness, discuss the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples on Easter day from this week's gospel reading, it's implications for our spiritual lives, and what conversations at home will be like based on these gospel themes. All resources can be found at www.myfaithtogo.org Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.2020-04-1228 min
High Five To ThatE20: Amy's Tips on Self-Care While Dealing With COVID-19 UncertaintyHello High Fivers!Today we have Amy Lajiness, LCSW of Inner Nature Therapy. In this episode, she will be covering tips on how to stay centered during times of uncertainty. Sending you all virtual hugs and high fives. Links: https://www.innernaturetherapy.comIf you have good news or know of business/organization doing awesome things, let us know on Instagram at: @HighFiveARooCheck out our adventures on IG or send us show ideas at @HighFiveARoo@HighFiveToThatPod2020-03-2034 minHigh Five To ThatE19: Amy Lajiness, LCSW of Inner Nature TherapyHello High Fivers!In today's episode, we have the lovely Amy Lajiness on to talk about her eco-therapy practice. She is a psychologist that takes therapy off of the couch and into nature. Amy leads us through her journey onto her career path and touches on studies explaining the benefits of spending time in nature. Links:https://www.innernaturetherapy.comIG: @InnerNatureTherapyAddress:836 Prospect St. Suite 101La Jolla, CA 92037(858)432-3422San Diego Access & Crisis Line: (888) 724-7240Mushroom goodness: https://www.thechagaco.com2020-02-2346 min