Shows
The Weekly WeatherA Lot of Therapy and Jesus HelpedIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down with Maxina's sister, Royal, and celebrate Maxina and Royal's mother's life on the 10 year anniversary of her passing. They also celebrate Royal's recent wedding and their spiritual journeys. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-06-301h 05
The Weekly WeatherPut in the Work, See the DifferenceIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and discuss the refiner's fire, growth, and pattern developments. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-06-2334 min
The Weekly WeatherDisappointment, Death, and Inspiration Found in the Meaning of LifeIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and discuss current frustrations with workm how art helps us see the meaning of life, and the importance of creating. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-06-1653 min
The Weekly WeatherA Week of Wins and WordsJoin us this week as Maxina and April catch up on April's wins for the year and plot on publishing Maxina's poetry performances. Stick around to the end to hear Maxina's debut open mic showcase with Open Mic Renegades! Grab your cup of tea and cozy up with us this week and enjoy the show.Get your copy of Reconciled Bride on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Reconcile-Bride-Maxina-L-Murrhee/dp/1967269009/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GB6QWU751O26&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o3akbnAgrnd8z4mv6LyH9RMtzjns1d06QAVBXCAKh3fSynwa84yeHgwZ15ljK4xFC_olq5TGDDlGAyrUQegRDw.labnpwWE6px6U6...
2026-06-0945 min
The Weekly WeatherPromised Peace in the TroubleIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down in front of the camera and catch up on their week. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-06-021h 08
The Weekly WeatherWe are the ONEIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down in front of the camera and catch up on their week. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-05-261h 16
The Weekly WeatherBehind the ScenesIn this week's Weather Report, you get a peek at the behind the scenes of The Weekly Weather, as well as a few of Maxina and April's favorite moments in the past 19 episodes. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-05-2029 min
The Weekly WeatherGrow Through the StormsIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and discuss the stormy week but they share moments of blessings and growth inside of the storm around them. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-05-121h 33
The Weekly WeatherHot Mess Express - Part TwoIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April celebrate April's 52nd birthday on TikTok Live with several fellow Storm Riders. This will be a several part series as we celebrated April for nearly three hours. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below. Be sure to follow The Weekly Weather (@the.weekly.weathe) on TikTok for your chance to win a pair of custom Weekly Weather earrings.
2026-05-051h 26
The Weekly WeatherHot Mess Express - Part OneIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April celebrate April's 52nd birthday on TikTok Live with several fellow Storm Riders. This will be a several part series as we celebrated April for nearly three hours. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below. Be sure to follow The Weekly Weather (@the.weekly.weathe) on TikTok for your chance to win a pair of custom Weekly Weather earrings.
2026-04-2850 min
The Weekly WeatherBe Still and Let GodIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and discuss how Maxina came up and produced her poetry book, Reconcile Bride and share clips from an open mic night where Maxina performs a reading. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer requests in the comments below.
2026-04-211h 08
The Weekly WeatherThey Said I Couldn't So I Did ItIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down with their sister Michelle Steiner and talk about how Michelle overcame learning disabilities and being told she would never make it past certain milestones and flipping it around to make her life the fullest that she’s ever had. You can find out more about her story and her mission at michellesmission.com or follow her on Facebook @Michelle Steiner and Instagram @steiner7250. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap and prayer re...
2026-04-2153 min
The Weekly WeatherYou Have Everything You Ever NeededIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down with their sister Wendy and take a look at how Wendy raises her son with autism in the middle of a complete home renovation purely on faith and prayers. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Tell us your weather recap for the week in the comments below.
2026-04-071h 41
The Weekly WeatherReframe Your MindsetIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss Maxina's book pre-sales, character/moral beliefs, and April's foggy work week. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Let us know your weather recap in the comments below.
2026-03-3140 min
The Weekly WeatherGrief, Giggles, and GatosIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and talk about their week. They discuss grief in losing family members, laughing through the pain, and the most beloved animals, cats. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Tell us your weather recap for the week in the comments below.
2026-03-241h 23
The Weekly WeatherRediscover H.E.R.In this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss SMART goals, the power of a time crunch, and the meanings of names. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Tell us your weather recap for the week in the comments below.
2026-03-171h 13
The Weekly WeatherYour Name is the Sweetest SoundIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss SMART goals, the power of a time crunch, and the meanings of names. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support. Tell us your weather recap for the week in the comments below.
2026-03-101h 17
Not Too Sensitive - Empowering Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) To Own Their Sensitivity234. Emotional Trailblazers: Why The World Needs Sensitive People Right Now w/April SnowIn this episode, Alissa sits down with therapist and author April Snow to talk about writing books, being seen as a highly sensitive person, and building resilience in a world that isn’t always HSP-friendly.They share what it’s really like to write a full-length book (including the vulnerability of putting your words on a printed page), how confidence is built through discomfort, and why highly sensitive people are uniquely positioned to lead with empathy right now.From fawning and people-pleasing to navigating criticism, creative risks, and visibility online, this conversation is an honest look...
2026-03-1049 min
The Weekly WeatherEenie, Meenie, Minie, and MoIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss mental, spiritual, and physical growth, support from their community, sloths and skateboards. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-03-031h 03
The Snow Report ShowBlizzard of 2026: What Happened, Where the Snow Fell, and What’s Next for WinterThe Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as one of the most dramatic late-season winter storms in recent U.S. history, especially across the Northeast. What began as a moisture-rich Nor’easter quickly intensified into a bomb cyclone that dumped historic snow totals, snarled travel, and left millions digging out this week.❄️ Historic Snow Totals: The Numbers* Providence, Rhode Island: A staggering 37.9 inches of snow at T.F. Green International Airport — obliterating the previous Blizzard of ’78 record of 28.6″.* New York City metro: Most areas received over 20″ with localized bands on Long Island pushing totals even higher.
2026-02-2808 min
The Weekly WeatherBe the Glitter in the RoomIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss mental, spiritual, and physical growth, support from their community, sloths and skateboards. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-02-241h 07
The Weekly WeatherKnow Your Worth and Shift Your FocusIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss open doors, knowing your worth, and intentionality with interactions and finances. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-02-171h 13
The Weekly WeatherSkip the Buts and Trust the LordIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss servitude, trusting in God, odd jobs, and MLMs. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-02-101h 15
The Weekly WeatherNew Year, New RewardsIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss upcoming plans, productivity options, repurposing, and cleaning house. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-02-041h 43
The Weekly WeatherThree Weeks of Snow, Joy, Unification, and the Tooth FairyIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. In the first half of this episode, they discuss their three weeks off from the podcast, the rollercoaster of life, and setting boundaries all while rejoicing in the Lord's plan and finding joy in the dark moments. They also hop on a debate box and discuss different theological views and give a little history of the Tooth Fairy. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-01-291h 50
The Weekly WeatherTrade the Jackhammer for the RainIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss their Thanksgiving holidays, turmoils, and boundaries while rejoicing in the Lord working through them. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-01-2837 min
The Weekly WeatherSaw the Storm Coming From a Mile AwayIn this week's Weather Report, Maxina and April sit down and share their weather recap for the week. They discuss the storms in their lives, the story of Jonah, and the power of forgiveness. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-01-2752 min
The Weekly WeatherThe Most Annoying Sounds and CircumstancesIn this debut episode, Maxina Sunshine and April Snow sit down and share their weather forecast for the week with each other. They are accompanied by the most annoying sounds as they discuss circumstances and how they navigated through them. Grab a drink and a cozy blanket and join in on a conversation full of love and support.
2026-01-2725 min
The Happy HSP PodcastSelf-Acceptance and Stepping into Your Power as an HSP with April SnowToday, I’m joined by psychotherapist, author, and host of the Sensitive Stories podcast April Snow. We explore how to embrace your inner landscape and build confidence and clarity, all why honoring who you are — fully and unapologetically. We talk boundaries, empathy, and how to find the keys that gently unlock your best self and inner growth.April shares:Her journey toward self-acceptance as an HSP.What shifted when she stopped trying to be “less sensitive.”How highly sensitive nervous systems process the world differently.Tools and reminders for grounding, clarity, and inner safety.Real exa...
2025-12-1638 min
Scroll and TellSnow White, Jimmy Fallon, Panic Shack… Oh My!Hellooooo Scrollers!Settle in for a jam-packed episode.First up, Carly shares her latest TikTok-fueled obsession — the band Panic Shack — and why you’ll want them on your playlists, too.Then April shines a spotlight on the Big Freeze, a fundraiser for MND, and explains why ALS, a type of MND, is known as Lou Gehrig’s disease in the US.Carly takes us deep into the world of Snow White, comparing the new live-action remake to previous versions of the fairytale, and discussing the controversies and criticisms swirling around this new release...
2025-06-081h 46
Therapy MagicApril Snow, LMFT: How to Navigate Uncertainty as a Highly Sensitive PersonJoin me, your host Lucy Sherman, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist, creative consultant in Portland, OR in a special guest episode with the inspiring April Snow! April is a Highly Sensitive Person, LMFT, Author, Workshop Facilitator and Consultant and we have a candid conversation going behind the scenes of April's own self care and creative process. April Snow shares so many tangible tips that you can try today! In This Episode: A step by step of what April does when she experiences self-doubt and uncertainty 3 Visualization to...
2025-04-171h 00
Becoming AnchoredBecoming Anchored S3E9: The Strengths of Sensitivity with April SnowIn this episode of Becoming Anchored, licensed therapist and host Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist April Snow. April is also the author of Find Your Strength and other workbooks for highly sensitive people (often referred to as an HSP personality trait).
We dive into what it means to be a HSP. April explains that it involves heightened emotional states, empathy, and perceptiveness.
Together we reframe sensitivity as a strength and explore ways to compassionately care for ourselves.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Embracing Sensitivity: We discuss how sensitivity is o...
2024-11-2733 min
Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills15. How Can Highly Sensitive People Thrive in the Workplace? With April Snow, LMFTDo you often feel like you're experiencing work at a different level of intensity? Maybe you notice subtle dynamics others miss, need more time to process information, or feel overwhelmed by open offices and back-to-back meetings. If you've ever been told you're "quit taking things personally" or that you need to "toughen up" at work, this episode will be an eye-opener. Join Melody and licensed psychotherapist April Snow as they explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and driven in your career. You’ll discover: The surprising advantages of being "too...
2024-11-2737 min
Deeply Rested: Anti-Capitalist Conversations for EntrepreneursSensitive and Successful with April SnowRaise your hand if you’re a highly sensitive entrepreneur! 🙋♀️Keep your hand raised if you’re a highly sensitive entrepreneur who feels a smidge ambitious and secretly wishes you could create a bigger, more profitable business. Still reading? Well, hello, my friend. This conversation is for YOU. Today I’m joined by April Snow, licensed psychotherapist, author, and consultant who helps highly sensitive and introverted therapists. In this conversation, April shares her BEST advice for other highly sensitive business owners and oh-so-humbly gives us a behind the scen...
2024-11-0656 min
Intentional Therapist: Putting You In Your ScheduleReplay: Owning Your Therapist Sensitivities: A Conversation with April SnowAs regular listeners know, we are (still!) in the process of working on a new format for our podcast which we hope to share in the very near future. So please stay tuned!Until then, we are continuing to go into our podcast archives to replay some past episodes that we feel deserve a repeat performance. This month we are re-sharing another one of our favourite podcast interviews, where we discuss the importance of owning our therapist sensitivities. As a self-described Highly Sensitive Therapist (HST), April Snow shares her perspectives on what it means to be a H...
2024-10-0445 min
Sensitive Stories29: Gently Building a Relationship with Yourself as an HSPDo you feel disconnected from yourself and your needs? In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Cush, LCPC about being more gentle with yourself and: • Finding your way to acceptance of your sensitivity through self-compassion • Practicing simple acts of mindfulness to understand what you need moment to moment • Slowing down to nurture all parts of yourself and your life • Living a balanced life with less overwhelm Elizabeth is a life coach for highly sensitive women, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and business owner. She’s also the host of the Awaken Y...
2024-10-0138 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
Sensitive Stories27: Soothing Anxiety + Getting Unstuck with TappingDo you often get stuck in anxiety and overthinking? In this episode, I talk with Kate Hennessey about using tapping to self-soothe your sensitive nervous system and: • The importance of setting up routines and of carving out time for self-care throughout every day • Learning EFT tapping, breathwork, and other somatic resources for calming anxiety, fear, and grief • Meeting yourself where you are and accepting your sensitivity Kate is a highly sensitive person on a mission to help other HSP cultivate more self-love and strengthen their strong self-worth using EFT (Emotional...
2024-09-1750 min
Sensitive Stories26: Embracing Your Sensitivity + Socializing On Your Own TermsHave you gotten stuck in the belief that HSPs are fragile? In this episode, I talk with Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT about celebrating your sensitivity and: • Teaching people how to treat you and communicating that your needs are different • Setting firm, but kind boundaries and how to manage pushback • Finding fulfilling ways to socialize without the overwhelm or social pressure to show up like everyone else • Rewriting the messages that say HSPs are weird, too sensitive, shy, or weak • It’s possible for highly sensitive people to be ambitious, resi...
2024-09-1045 min
Sensitive Stories25: Using Nature to Recharge and Reconnect with Your Sensitive SelfIs it difficult to find quiet spaces to think and reflect? In this episode, I talk with Jenna Mitchell, BSW, MSW, RSW about using nature as a resource to recharge and: • How highly sensitive people are more connected and positively impacted by nature • Taking your problems to nature when you’re stuck in overthinking or overwhelm • Reconnecting with your creativity and intuition through nature • The many ways to connect with nature inside and outside, using your five senses • Intentionally engaging with nature to restore your mind and emotions
2024-09-0348 min
Sensitive Stories24: Honoring Your Energetic + Emotional Ebbs and FlowsDo you worry you’re moving too slowly or not keeping up? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • Any suggestions on how to cope when my deep processing translates to working much slower than everyone else? • How do we find balance and a sustainable routine when feeling deeply and overwhelmed by the daily hustle? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the storm of overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt to allow their innate s...
2024-08-2719 min
Sensitive Stories23: The Grief + Hope in Being a Late Bloomer as an HSPHave you taken longer in life to meet certain milestones or discover yourself? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Giberson about being a late bloomer and: • The healing power of language and being able to connect with others around your sensitivity • How difficult, yet essential it is to have enough solitude and quiet for yourself • Discovering your sensitivity, sexuality, and other parts of yourself at midlife • Moving through the grief and finding hope when you need to follow a different path than what you originally set out on •...
2024-08-2049 min
Sensitive Stories22: Coming Home to Your True Self with Somatic Healing WorkAre you feeling disconnected with your body and constantly pushing yourself to do more? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Danica Harris about coming home to yourself and: • Carving out space and time to reconnect with your true self as an HSP • Finding ways to resource and care for your sensitive nervous system • The importance of somatic work for healing chronic overwhelm and trauma • Listening to your body’s basic needs as the first step to healing • Leaning into what’s available and making small changes to resource your...
2024-08-1343 min
Sensitive Stories21: Detaching from Obligation and Guilt as a Sensitive PersonAre you overgiving in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Guttman, MT-BC, LCAT about setting boundaries with emotionally immature people and: • Why highly sensitive people often struggle with boundaries and codependency in their relationships • Reframing guilt as a marker of taking better care of yourself instead of thinking that you’ve done something wrong • Letting go of overfunctioning and over-empathizing to honor the other ways you bring value as a sensitive person • Recognizing anger and intuition as signs it’s time to set a boundary • The cost o...
2024-08-0646 min
Sensitive Stories20: Finding Peace at Home, Even Amidst the ChaosAre you able to fully relax and decompress at home? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • What can you do to make moving to a new space less stressful? • How can I manage living with other people? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the storm of overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt to allow their innate sensitive strengths to shine through. Deeply committed to changing the narrative of what it means to be high...
2024-07-3022 min
Sensitive Stories19: Embracing the Soft Life as a Sensitive PerfectionistHave you hidden away your sensitivity because others said you needed to be strong? In this episode, I talk with Noni Vaughn-Pollard, about the cost of perfectionism and… • Setting down the pressure to be like everyone else and embracing the soft, quiet life • Stepping back from the pressure to be exceptional as a highly sensitive person of color • Honoring family and cultural values without disregarding your sensitivity • Seeing perfectionism as a form of self-betrayal and understanding the value of accepting yourself as you are instead • Using tarot cards as a resourc...
2024-07-2345 min
Sensitive Stories18: Balancing Ambition and Rest as a Sensitive PersonDo you want to accomplish more, but quickly burn out your energy? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • How can you be consistently productive as a highly sensitive person? • Is it possible to be an ambitious, sensitive person? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the storm of overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt to allow their innate sensitive strengths to shine through. Deeply committed to changing the narrative of what it means...
2024-07-1617 min
Sensitive Stories17: Setting Better Boundaries to Honor Your Sensitive NeedsAre you exhausted or resentful from constantly putting your needs aside? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about setting boundaries and: • Accepting your sensitivity and your basic human needs for rest as a precursor to setting boundaries more effectively • Distinguishing between direct and indirect boundaries • Benefits of communicating your needs, setting limits, and compromising in relationships • Keeping boundaries straight-forward instead of overexplaining • Empowering yourself to make changes when others aren’t able to honor your limits • Overcoming boundary violations and strategies to get your needs met...
2024-07-0951 min
Sensitive Stories16: Trusting Yourself at Work as a Sensitive StriverDo you feel overwhelmed and underappreciated at work? In this episode, I talk with Melody Wilding, LMSW about trusting yourself at work and: • Balancing the strengths and liabilities of being what Melody calls a “Sensitive Striver” • Trusting your intuition as a valuable source of information • The key to speaking up in meetings starts by building relationships and taking care of your nervous system before the meeting • Living with an honor roll hangover from your school days and how that could be contributing to burnout as an adult in the workplace ...
2024-06-2540 min
Sensitive Stories15: Show Up in Your Relationships Without ResentmentAre you constantly putting the needs of others before yourself and struggling to show up as your full self in relationships? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • Why do I feel so much resentment in my relationships? • How do you tell people you are an HSP? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the storm of overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt to allow their innate sensitive strengths to shine through. Deeply committed to chang...
2024-06-1812 min
Sensitive Stories14: Healing From One-Sided or Narcissistic Relationships as an HSPAre you in relationships where you feel lonely, exhausted, or used? In this episode, I talk with Julie Wrocklage, LPC about the emotional toll of being in one-sided relationships and: • The differences between a supportive, reciprocal relationship and a one-sided relationship where there’s no or little reciprocity • What makes highly sensitive people more vulnerable to being in relationships with emotionally immature or narcissistic people • How you can advocate for your needs if a relationship is feeling one-sided • Long-term impacts of gaslighting on the mental and physical health of HSPs • Start...
2024-06-1143 min
Sensitive Stories13: Less Guilt and More Recharging as a Sensitive PersonAre you constantly doing more than you have the bandwidth for as an HSP? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • How do you NOT feel influenced by the pressure from the non-HSPs in your life to do more? • How do you manage social pressure/guilt that comes up when you need to recharge but feel you can’t say no? April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and author in California. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people to help calm the storm of overwhelm, anxiety, a...
2024-06-0418 min