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SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 324: Done with resolutions? Try this instead.Resolutions and goals can be fun ... but for highly sensitive and neurodivergent folk, they can also be another source of self-criticism when we find ourselves dropping them days after they've been set. So, what's the alternative? In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I'm sharing what I'm doing instead of making a list of resolutions for the new year. As a highly sensitive, neurodivergent woman who's kinda tired, I'm approaching this one differently by turning towards my values first. New Year marketing can be so deeply overwhelming and shaming. Let's do it...
2026-01-1217 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 323: A 2026 ReintroductionSelfKind is entering its 7th year in 2026! That's a lot of podcasts (323 and counting!). So it's time for a reintroduction of me, your Highly Sensitive AuDHD host. How did I get here? And who is this podcast for? You'll hear: 🌼 The (short) version of what led me here - to being a counsellor and somatic exercise coach for highly sensitive and neurodivergent folk🌼 Why and how I learned that self-compassion is crucial for mental well-being🌼 The role of mindful movement for self-connection🌼 How my high sensitivity turned out to be autism and ADHD🌼 About...
2026-01-0426 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 322: When everything feels like too much: A SelfKind metaphor for handling overwhelmAs a Highly Sensitive Person do you ever feel like you're on the edge of overwhelm? Especially when life gets really busy (hello, Christmas and holiday period!)? In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I’m sharing a simple nervous system metaphor that will remind you of why it's so important to be mindful of your capacity, and when it's quickly running out. This episode will be especially supportive if you:🌼 Identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)🌼 Feel emotionally drained or on edge🌼 Notice that seemingly small things trig...
2025-12-1712 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 321: When your sensitivity feels like failureDo you ever feel like you don't quite fit in as a Highly Sensitive Person? Maybe you compare your needs to everyone else’s and think: “Why am I like this? Why do I need so much rest? Why can’t I handle what others seem to manage easily?” If so, you are not alone, nor are you broken.In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I'm answering this deeply relatable listener question: “How do I shift from feeling faulty to a more compassionate stance toward my sensiti...
2025-12-0828 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 320: Overthinking, rumination and regret - a common experience for the Highly Sensitive Person?Do you feel like you overthink everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? That might feel like replaying conversations and worrying about what you said long after the interaction is over; finding decisions hard to make; or second guessing every little thing. So, is this normal for a HSP? Short answer: yes. But why? And what can you do about it? That's precisely what we're exploring in this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for highly sensitive people. In this episode you will hear: ✨ Why HSPs process things more deeply (and why...
2025-12-0129 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 319: Is Your Job Draining You? Why the workplace can be so tricky as a Highly Sensitive PersonAre you a highly sensitive person (HSP) struggling with work? Maybe the workplace feels overwhelming, you feel broken, or you can't seem to find work that quite fits who you are? You are not alone, and you're absolutely not broken. You're sensitive ... and that sensitivity needs to be considered. In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about work as a highly sensitive person. Why do so many HSPs struggle with traditional 9-5s? Why is work sometimes draining, overwhelming or misaligned? As a highly sensitive person (and autistic ADHD counsellor), I share my own...
2025-11-2517 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 318: The hidden kind of rest every Highly Sensitive Person needsIf you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who feels constantly tired, drained, or emotionally exhausted, this episode is for you. In this episode join me, Erica Webb, a registered counsellor and somatic exercise coach to explore why so many HSPs struggle with exhaustion — and how true rest goes far beyond just getting more sleep.You’ll learn: 🌿 Why Highly Sensitive People experience chronic tiredness and burnout 🌿 The link between emotional overload, self-criticism, and fatigue 🌿 What research reveals about burnout in Highly Sensitive People 🌿 How “sensing the subtle” can...
2025-11-0416 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 317: Your Body Reacts Before Your Mind UnderstandsDo you ever wonder why your body reacts before your mind catches up? Or why you sometimes feel anxious or tense — even when “nothing’s wrong”?In this episode of SelfKind, join me, Erica Webb (registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, and fellow Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)) as I share a powerful analogy that will change the way you think about your mind-body connection.💡 You’ll discover:🚨 Why your nervous system acts like a first responder🔍 How your mind tries to make sense of your body’s reactions👀 The link between self-blame, anxiety, and nervous sys...
2025-10-2813 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 316: How to Tap Into Your Body’s Wisdom (Even If You’ve Been Living in Your Head)If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who spends a lot of time thinking, analysing, ruminating or second-guessing yourself, this video is for you. Maybe you feel a bit like you've operated from the shoulders up but lost contact with your body and its wisdom? If so ... stay tuned. In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I’m sharing a simple somatic enquiry to help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom — that deep, intuitive knowing that lives beneath your thoughts.Listen in to learn:✨ Why HSPs o...
2025-10-0711 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 315: Why “What’s Wrong With Me?” is the wrong question for healing as a highly sensitive personDo you ever find yourself asking: “What’s wrong with me?”As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), it’s a question that might feel familiar — but it’s the wrong question to ask if you want to heal, grow, and thrive. In this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb, I share why shifting from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need to feel supported?” changes everything. Using the example of my (slightly unruly!) Monstera plant, I’ll show you how support — not self-blame — is the foundation for self-care, self-love, and resilience as an HSP.💡 You’ll...
2025-09-2509 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 314: The swooping bird: Lessons in self-protection and physical tension for the Highly Sensitive PersonDo you ever feel like you’re constantly on high alert as a Highly Sensitive Person? Like you’re walking through life bracing yourself for the next “swoop” of overwhelm, criticism, or overstimulation?In this episode of SelfKind (a podcast for Highly Sensitive People), join me, your host, Erica Webb, as I share a story about a swooping bird ... Yep, you read that correctly! This swooping bird - and how I responded - can teach us a powerful lesson in the way we armour up as Highly Sensitive People to protect ourselves — and why that tension often shows up a...
2025-09-1513 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 313: Recovering after your sensitivity is triggered: from self-critical to self-kindWhat do you do when you feel triggered and enter into a spiral of self-criticism and dysregulation? If you're a Highly Sensitive Person, this is a skill you need - because your super-charged nervous system will become overwhelmed sometimes. In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I share a real-life moment that poked my HSP sensitivities—time pressure, “don’t waste time” beliefs, and justice sensitivity—and how I navigated the inner critic with self-compassion, breath, and gentle movement.In this episode you’ll hear:⏰ My thoughts around time pr...
2025-09-0920 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 312: Glass or rubber? A strategy for the overwhelmed Highly Sensitive PersonFeeling like you’re juggling a million things—and dropping yourself in the process? In this episode of SelfKind (with me, your host, Erica Webb), I share my favourite “glass vs. rubber balls” analogy to help Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) sort priorities, protect what’s vital (spoiler alert: your wellbeing!), and let the rest roll away without guilt.You’ll hear:🎾 How to quickly identify your glass (fragile, non-negotiable) vs. rubber (safe-to-drop) priorities🤔 Why HSPs can confuse productivity with worth—and why that might make everything feel urgent and non-negotiable🌼 A practical reflection th...
2025-09-0210 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 311: Misalignment Hurts: The value of knowing your values as a Highly Sensitive PersonFeeling misaligned as a highly sensitive person? Maybe you’re following the rules but something still feels off. In this episode of SelfKind, I'm exploring how knowing your values can not only shine a light on why you feel misaligned in certain places and spaces, but also transform decision-making, reduce overwhelm, and help you show up in ways that feel true to you as a highly sensitive person (HSP).As a highly sensitive person, “rules” can feel safe—but they can also pull you out of alignment if those rules (whether yours or someone else's) don't align with wha...
2025-08-1318 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 310: Simple Habit Stacking for Sensitive SoulsTired of forgetting the self-care things that actually keep you thriving? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I'm sharing the ultra-simple habit stack that finally got me taking my vitamins every single day—no guilt, no mental drama. If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neurodivergent soul who tends to overthink wellness routines, this simple strategy could be a game-changer.In this episode you'll hear:❓ Why habit stacking works for Highly Sensitive People (and a shout-out to Atomic Habits by James Clear!)👀 The role of vi...
2025-08-0709 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 309: The need for deep conversation as a highly sensitive personAre you craving deeper conversation as a Highly Sensitive Person? Wonder why small talk leaves you feeling flat? Or why your thoughts only settle into meaning once you say them out loud?In this episode of SelfKind—a podcast for Highly Sensitive People—I unpack two often-overlooked essentials for HSP wellbeing:🌼 External processing – why speaking, writing or moving your thoughts into the open brings clarity.🌺 Depth of conversation – how richer, deeper conversation refuels you and is so important for your sense of wellbeing.You'll also discover why therapy can fe...
2025-07-2412 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 308: Break the rules for more effective self-careDoes your self-care routine ever feel like one more obligation?In this episode of SelfKind — a podcast for the highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent person — I, host Erica Webb, share a personal story about following a rigid meditation practice (that I actually signed a contract to commit to!). The 'discipline' of this practice ultimately felt unkind and unsuited to my unique needs and in this episode I'm sharing why it's ok to break the rules around self-care to find practices that actually resource you. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear➡️ How rule-based “care” can morph into self-criticism
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SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 307: Introducing High Sensitivity Australia with Matt GloverHave you ever wished there were Australian-based resources, trainings and person gatherings created by highly sensitive people, for highly sensitive people? In episode 307 of SelfKind, I'm joined by counsellor, nature-therapy practitioner (and long-time friend) Matt Glover to unveil ourr joint project High Sensitivity Australia. Together we discuss:⭐️ the brand new resource and website: High Sensitivity Australia🌿 why our culture often tries to “tone down” sensitivity—and why we're taking the opposite approach🌳 our decade-plus-long friendship (and how it began in a Facebook illustration group!) and what it has taught us about imposter syndrom...
2025-07-0230 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 306: Why I got assessed for autism and ADHD as a Highly Sensitive PersonDiagnosed with Autism and ADHD at 42: My Story as a Highly Sensitive Person who also happens to be AuDHD.In this episode of SelfKind – a podcast for Highly Sensitive and Neurodivergent People – I'm sharing a deeply personal story: my experience of being assessed and diagnosed with autism and ADHD (also known as AuDHD) at the age of 42. As someone who has long identified as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I’m unpacking what led me to seek assessment, how it felt to be diagnosed later in life, and why unders...
2025-06-3022 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 305: How I finally stopped hating myself Ever feel like you’re just not doing enough – even when you’re flat-out exhausted? Maybe you wonder why it’s still so hard even after all the tools you’ve learned as a Highly Sensitive Person? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I’m sharing a personal story that might feel really familiar.After a tough couple of weeks (hello, sick kids and emotional overload), I found myself saying something that really made me pause: “At least I don’t hate myself anymore.” In this episode, I’m diving into what that meant...
2025-06-2417 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 304: Navigating Self-Doubt as a Highly Sensitive Person: Why you second guess yourself.👀 Looking for a counsellor who gets what it's like to be sensitive? Who understands the unique challenges being sensitive creates? If so, my books are currently open for 1-1 counselling sessions. We can start right away. You can learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me🌼 Second-guessing yourself as a Highly Sensitive Person? Maybe you question your decisions, doubt your own interpretations or struggle to trust your intuition? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I'm sharing why that's such a common experience for HSPs. Do you ever find y...
2025-06-0412 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 303: Why am I like this?! Sensitive and self-critical? This one’s for you.Do you ever find yourself asking "Why am I like this?" as a Highly Sensitive Person? If so, this episode is for you. Welcome to SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People. In this episode, I (Erica Webb) am talking about one of the big challenges faced by highly sensitive folk: the tendency towards self-criticism. You'll hear why this way of talking to yourself can take its toll and a simple strategy to help you start reframing those critical thoughts compassionately. You will hear:🫢 The way you talk to yourself can sig...
2025-05-2909 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 302: 3 Signs You Need to Take a Break (and 3 ways to do it)Ever have one of those days where you just can't get anything done? The words and the thoughts are jumbled and senseless ... and the to-do list just gets longer and longer? Yep, same. Your brain would have you believe that the solution is to just try harder and get the thing done. But what if your body is actually telling you to walk away and take a break?In this episode of SelfKind (a podcast for highly sensitive people) join me, Erica Webb, as I share 3 signs that it might be time for a break, not to...
2025-05-2207 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 301: Simple strategies to reduce stress as a highly sensitive person"Just reduce stress!" has got to be THE most frustrating advice. Sadly, it's often good advice ... but it's incomplete. In this episode of the podcast SelfKind join me, Erica Webb, as I share some really simple ways to reduce stress as a highly sensitive person.The thing is, there are a lot of stressors 'out there' that we can control. But those seemingly small things? The ones we could easily dismiss as insignificant? They can have a bigger impact than you might think.From adjusting your lighting to saying NO to uncomfortable clothes...
2025-05-0509 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 300: Three hundred episodes! What got me through the hardest year of my lifeIf you're a highly sensitive person going through a hard time, this might be the episode for you. Welcome to episode 300 of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People who are navigating what it means to be sensitive in a world that doesn't always feel like it's made for them.In this milestone 300th episode, I'm reflecting on the past year, which has been the hardest of my life. There is one thing in particular that's helped me keep my head above water as a Highly Sensitive Person and that's what I'm going to...
2025-04-2913 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 299: The world can feel like a threatening place for highly sensitive people. Here’s what you can do about it.You're a highly sensitive person and you know that self care is something you *should* be doing more of. But it just takes so much time, money and energy, right? Maybe ... or maybe a new perspective is needed. What if self-caring could be a way of *being* in the world, not just something that you do when you have all the time and resources? The perspective shift I'm offering in this episode of SelfKind might help you to do exactly that. In this episode of the podcast, SelfKind, you will hear:...
2025-04-1817 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 298: Is it okay to avoid things and places as a Highly Sensitive Person?It's just easier to avoid overwhelming and overstimulating places, spaces, things and people as a Highly Sensitive Person, isn't it?! Well ... sometimes but not always. Like everything, the honest answer is 'it depends'. If you are a Highly Sensitive Person then it's likely you know the feeling of wanting to avoid the things that are dysregulating. Whether it's a social situation, a high pressured environment, public speaking or something else, you might be familiar with the urge to avoid. Sometimes that is the kindest, most supportive answer. And sometimes? Sometimes we WANT to be in those overstimulating p...
2025-04-0715 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 297: Knowing versus doing: why highly sensitive people sometimes think about but don’t ‘do’ self-careChances are, you're not short of knowledge as a Highly Sensitive Person. You know all about some of the things that could support you to feel better. But sometimes? It's easier to think about them than it is to *do* them!As a Highly Sensitive Person, this makes a lot of sense. Depth of processing is your jam. But when thinking becomes a proxy for doing, you risk missing out on the full benefits of your self-care practices. Join me, Erica Webb, for this episode of SelfKind - a Podcast for Highly Sensitive People. In t...
2025-03-3116 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 296: Discovering you’re a Highly Sensitive Person & self-care in motherhood with doula Georgie DruckmannIt wasn't so long ago that Georgie learned there was a name for the way she felt ... being a Highly Sensitive Person. Maybe you've been there too? Discovering, for the first time, that there are words and experiences that are shared by others who also have this trait. That you're not actually 'too much' or 'too sensitive', but that you are a part of that minority percentage of the population who are more sensitive. Georgie found that discovery to be pivotal. And one of the biggest shifts ? An enhanced capacity to meet herself with compassion.
2025-03-2543 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 295: Why am I so tired? Is that a Highly Sensitive Person thing?If I had to describe being a Highly Sensitive Person in just one word, I might use the word 'exhausting'. Honestly, it can be tiring being a highly sensitive person, but it's not all doom and gloom.I'm a big believer that when we understand and respect our sensitivity, we open the door to being able to navigate the tricky bits of being HSP more easily. In this episode (# 295) the podcast, SelfKind, join me, Erica Webb - registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person - as I talk about 5 of the r...
2025-03-1815 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 294: Why are my shoulders tight all the time? Navigating chronic tension as a Highly Sensitive PersonHow are your shoulders? Jaw? Tight and tense? Your fellow Highly Sensitive People understand! But why does this happen and what can we do about it? In this episode (# 294) the podcast, SelfKind, join me, Erica Webb - registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person - as I talk about why so many of us highly sensitive types navigate persistent tension, aches and pains AND some simple strategies that can help. If you're a highly sensitive person and you deal with persistent or chronic tension, this episode is for you. You will he...
2025-03-1215 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 293: The #1 mistake you’re making in trying to fix your sensitivityHighly sensitive in a world that often feels too bright, too loud, too emotional ... too much? If so, don't make this mistake ... the mistake of thinking you're the problem.Your sensitivity? It doesn't need to be fixed.So what might it need instead?In this episode of the podcast, SelfKind, join me, Erica Webb - registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person - as I talk about the mistake of assuming your sensitivity is a flaw. I'm sharing three questions with you in this episode, which will hopefully s...
2025-03-0406 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 292: Are they disrespectful or am I just too sensitive?** SOMA:HOME is coming back! Join the early interest list to be the first to know when registration is open AND get a lovely little discount ($$$) ***Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/soma-homeAre you too sensitive or are they being a disrespectful human? This question came through from a listener and I'm diving in to answer!Welcome to SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People who want to understand and befriend their sensitivity while finding ways to navigate the tricky bits. In today's episode I'm sharing how you can...
2025-02-2419 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 291: Simplify to support your sensitivityI don't know about you, but I have a tendency to overcomplicate things at times. Maybe it goes hand in hand with overthinking ... But as a highly sensitive person, one thing is for sure: simplifying things can be deeply nurturing. In this episode of SelfKind join me, Erica Webb (counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and HSP), as I talk about some ways to simplify things so that your sensitive nervous system feels nurtured.About your host, Erica Webb:Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach and highly sensitive person. She supports o...
2025-02-1710 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 290: Do You Know How You Feel?Being a highly sensitive person, you feel deeply. But what does it mean when you can't get in touch with how YOU feel? In this episode of SelfKind join me, Erica Webb (counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and HSP), as I talk about why it's normal to feel disconnected as a sensitive person, and what you can do about it. What you'll hear in this episode:- The reasons why you can end up feeling disconnected from your body and feelings- Why childhood messages can still be impacting you today...
2025-02-1029 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 288: Reflecting and ProjectingHey there friends, and welcome to another episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my hard-won lessons from 2024, which was a particularly challenging year in my life. You'll hear: - Why 2024 was a year of survival and resilience-building- Why tools to navigate life's unpredictability is so important (and the only 'control' you really have)- How understanding my personal sensitivity needs was crucial for navigating the year- How I shifted from worrying about others' perceptions to focusing on my personal values...
2024-12-3024 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 287: HSP Holiday Survival TipsHey! And welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. In this episode I'm talking about navigating holiday overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Person. I'm offering three simple ways to ground yourself. They will help you to reduce potential overwhelm without having to spend the entire day meditating in a cave by yourself (though that sounds somewhat peaceful, no?!)I'm also sharing updates on this space for 2025, including an announcement about the comeback of my group program.Enjoy and happy holidays, friends. Join my email newsletter...
2024-12-1822 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 286: Being Highly Sensitive with High Sensitivity Researcher Dr Becky Black Hello and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!).Today, I have the honour of chatting with Lecturer and Researcher into High Sensitivity, Dr Becky Black.You will hear:- About Dr Becky's research into the impact of high sensitivity on wellbeing - What led Becky to her research- How cultural perspectives shape our definitions of wellbeing- The ways wellbeing can look and feel differently for highly sensitive people- The importance of individualised and personalised self-care strategies for the highly sensitive- The n...
2024-12-111h 02SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 285: The mistake you don't know you're makingHey there, and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. In this episode, I'm exploring the complex relationship between personal beliefs, self-expectations, and being a highly sensitive person.There's a 'mistake' that you probably don't know you're making when it comes to trying to be a good *something* (parent, business owner, partner, human ...). Today, I want to support you to see where this 'mistake' could be creeping in. You'll hear:- Why you might so easily mistake your overwhelm and overstimulation for evidence that you're not 'good enough'- Why...
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SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 284: Supporting Highly Sensitive Kids and Teens with Guest Matt GloverHello and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!).In this episode I'm joined by fellow counsellor and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Matt Glover. Together, we're discussing the realities of raising and supporting highly sensitive kids and teens. You'll hear about:⭐️ How to recognise high sensitivity in kids and teens⭐️ The challenges of parenting as a highly sensitive person,⭐️ The value of creating an environment that nurtures sensitivity as a strength⭐️ The need for understanding and support for children and parents alike⭐️ How HSP teens and young adults might b...
2024-11-2745 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 283: When you feel like an emotional spongeHey there, and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. In today's episode I'm talking about something many of us highly sensitive folk face: dealing with others' emotions. You will hear about:- why empathy can lead to emotional distress- the importance of knowing what's yours and what's theirs- how to navigate emotional interactions with compassion but without giving parts of yourself away in the process- the role of orienting toward your values- why conscious choice in the face of others' emotional responses is key
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SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 281: Finding Strength in Sensitivity with Kate ZanoniStrength and sensitivity don’t often go hand in hand in one’s mind. We relate sensitive to soft, yielding, delicate. And yet, there is great strength to be found in acknowledging and embracing our sensitivity as Highly Sensitive People. In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m chatting with strength coach and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Kate Zanoni about her experiences as an HSP.You will hear:The importance of nature and the outdoors in Kate’s lifeThe challenges Kate has experienced as a HSP in an often in...
2024-10-3055 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 280: Who Sank the Boat (on being highly sensitive and stressed)Hello, and welcome to Episode 280 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!). This is a podcast for my fellow Highly Sensitive People! In today’s episode, I’m using the classic book ‘Who Sank the Boat’ by Pamela Allen to talk about overwhelm and self care. I think this analogy is going to get stuck in your head, in the best possible way.In this episode you will hear:How you can think of the ‘load’ of your day being similar to the cow, donkey, sheep and pig jumping aboard a little dinghy.Why it’s the t...
2024-10-2307 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 279: The perfectionist-HSP loopDo you struggle with perfectionism as a Highly Sensitive Person? Or perhaps you simply know that you hold yourself to VERY high standards that often have you scrambling to keep up and achieve at the level you most desire. It can be exhausting running on this treadmill …In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m exploring this challenge faced by many highly sensitive people (HSPs) who find themselves trapped in a perfectionism loop. You will hear:What perfectionism isWhy it’s so important to recognise the inherent imperfect...
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SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 278: Understanding Grief and Loss with Ali MillsGrief and loss - we all experience it, but sometimes you might not recognise that’s what’s going on. Grief and loss show up in life over and over again - not just with the death of a loved one, but with any kind of change that impacts our lives. Join me for this this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) as I chat with grief, loss, and bereavement counsellor Ali Mills.You will hear:🌿 Insights into expanding our understanding of grief beyond death, with an emphasis on the ways...
2024-10-0947 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 274: From too sensitive to embracing being an HSP with Tina BramleyEver heard that you're just 'too sensitive'? Yep ... same. And so has my guest on this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In fact, my guest Tina heard that message so much that she actually resisted the idea of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) for a long time. But something changed, and Tina is here to share with us what shifted in order to find acceptance of her inherent sensitivity. Tina Bramley, Psychotherapist, Poet and Highly Sensitive Person is my first guest in a series of conversations I'm having with fellow HSPs...
2024-09-1152 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 272: How can you honour your sensitivity?There’s one particular question that can be hugely helpful for us Highly Sensitive types … and in this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!), I’m sharing that question and what the responses to it might look like. This question - what would honouring my sensitivity look like right now - helps to frame your sensitivity as something that can be embraced and respected (which, I would argue, it definitely should be!). Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) can no doubt be challenging. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s doom and gloom. Wit...
2024-08-1411 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 270: Why Self-Compassion can feel SO hardIn this episode of the podcast, SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!) I'm exploring why self-compassion can be challenging, especially for highly sensitive people. First, we start with a breakdown of what self-compassion is - the three elements of mindful awareness, shared humanity and kindness. Then we talk about why that mindful awareness bit can feel rather tricky at times.And, of course, I offer some practical tips around how to persist with practicing and cultivating self-compassion even when it feels hard ... because it's absolutely worth that effort.If you're a highly sensitive...
2024-08-0120 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 266: Overstimulation: the HSP KryptoniteOverstimulated? This is like kryptonite for us Highly Sensitive People. Very familiar kryptonite … So, what is overstimulation? What contributes to it? And why does understanding it matter? That’s what we’re diving into in this episode of the podcast - SelfKind with Erica Webb.You’ll hear:⛈️ The sources of stimulation that contribute to overstimulation and overwhelm🪟 How the window of tolerance can help us understand the impact of overstimulation🫵 Why overstimulation and overwhelm are particularly important topics for Highly Sensitive People, even though everyone can get overstimulated and overwhelmed. ***I...
2024-06-1319 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 262: Highly Sensitive or Highly Stressed?Ok, so how do you *really* know if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) I’m sharing some thoughts around how to make this call. This episode follows on from last week’s episode where we started this conversation, and is inspired by listener questions over on Instagram. As well as talking about how to know if you’re a HSP, I also share about the difference between being highly sensitive as a trait (which is there from birth) versus experiencing heightened sensitivity as a result of...
2024-05-0116 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 261: Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?Ready to dive into what it really means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Join me, Erica Webb, for this episode of SelfKind, where we’re starting our deep-dive into this remarkable trait.In this episode I’m introducing what being an HSP might look and feel like, including:🌿 the core characteristics of being an HSP💪 why being an HSP can feel like a fault, but it’s really a strength that comes with its own challenges🫵 why I’m specifically speaking to HSPs in my work as a Somatic Exercise Coach and Counsellor😌...
2024-04-2520 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 259: 8 questions when self-care feels hardFeeling unmotivated? Self-care just keeps falling off the bottom of your to-do list? This episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) invites you to get curious by asking 8 questions that go beyond the surface.These questions are intended to support you in overcoming the common feeling of self-care being too demanding or falling off your priority list. Curiosity lies at the heart of this episode - whether your quest for self-care motivation feels like a constant battle or an occasional struggle. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 243 of Se...
2024-04-1018 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 257: Shedding Shame: Rules and self-care beyond the good and badWelcome to this episode of Self Kind with me, Erica Webb. Today I’m sharing some personal stories around the impact of rules-driven thinking on self-care. I’m tying this topic into last week’s episode with guest Sam Sellers, who joined us to talk about religious trauma. I’m sharing:- my own experiences of guilt and shame that stemmed, at least in part, from my early experiences with religion and fear (and why I left that world in my early 20s)- why I was nick-named the Fun Police in high school
2024-03-2728 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 251: Six things you need to know about somaticsHello! Welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!).In this episode I'm discussing the recent rise in Somatics in all the places and providing some clarity on what it truly means. You will hear:- The origins of the word Somatics- What the SOMA actually is- The difference between somatic practices and somatic exercise- The risks inherent in believing that somatics is magical or a cure-all- The false allure of quick-fixes and how to avoid them.Mentioned in this...
2024-02-1625 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 249: Lessons from my mistakeIn this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!) I'm sharing a personal story about a mistake I made just last week, that illustrates the power of the mind and the narratives that we tell ourselves. While none of us want to make mistakes (it feels yuck, right?) the unavoidable truth is that we will continue to make mistakes until our final days. Why? Because we're human and to be human is to be fallible. So this story is not about lessons in 'how not to make mistakes' but one that explores the nature of self-criticism...
2024-01-2413 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 244: Stop shrinking to avoid judgmentFear the judgment of others? That's understandable - it's deeply uncomfortable to be openly or quietly judged. But we potentially do ourselves a disservice if our strategy for remedying that is to shrink or alter ourselves to avoid others' judgments and make them like us.This is what we're exploring today on SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In this episode you will hear:- Why it can help to acknowledge that people are judging rather than trying to convince yourself they're not- The impact that others' judgments (or the fear of...
2023-12-2051 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 205: Anxiety. A body-mind approachHello and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In today's episode I'm sharing about a body-mind approach to managing anxious feelings. Because how you think impacts how you feel and how you feel impacts how you think.In this episode you will hear:- The potentially vicious cycle of anxiety impacting our thoughts and feelings, as well as our body- why language and how you identify with anxious feelings really matters- the importance of knowing your 'signs of safety' and regularly engaging in them- why...
2023-05-0327 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 202: a mind body approach to self-doubtSelf-doubt can be a real bummer, can't it? It can strap itself into the driver's seat of your life and make it feel really darn hard to move toward the things that matter to you. In this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!) I'm sharing some mind-body and somatic tips for navigating self-doubt.In this episode you'll hear:Why questioning the truth of your thoughts isn't always helpfulAn alternative to truth-testing your thoughts that's based in your valuesHow using your body can help to both identify and navigate self-doubt...
2023-04-1228 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 199: Stop looking for the HOWToday on SelfKind with Erica Webb, I'm talking about what you really need in order to make a change in your life - whether it be a new skill, a hobby or a change in mindset.Because here's the thing: we spend a LOT of time telling ourselves we can't start because we don't know HOW. However, the HOW is often the last piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting started.In this episode you'll hear:The lesson I learned at roller skating classesHow to temper the fear of changeThe...
2023-03-2217 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 195: Mean inner voice? Mind-body tools for regaining control.Hey friend! Welcome to episode 195 of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb.In today's episode we're talking about how to respond to your mean inner voice. You know the one ... it's the one that makes it difficult to believe in yourself and to move toward the things you want.In this episode you'll hear:why there's value in noticing what that voice is actually sayinghow to acknowledge what might be underneath the message of that voicewhy meeting yourself with compassion and kindness is both important and an ongoing choicehow you can use movement and other body-based...
2023-02-2225 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 192: The fortieth birthday episodeHey there! Welcome to SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. Here's the truth: I've never been one to shout my birthday from the rooftops. Yet, here I am devoting a whole podcast episode to my 40th birthday. Why? Because I want to talk about how life changes ... and how that asks us to keep showing up with kindness.Those changes can be tricky to navigate. But if there's one thing I know, it's that self-kindness and compassion will never not be needed. In this episode you'll hear me talk about my transition to grey ha...
2023-02-0121 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 191: The two cookie limit: Examining our beliefsWe all know that what we believe impacts the way we think and behave. But what happens when those beliefs are less conscious or when we don't want to believe them anymore?That's the topic of today's episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. Growing up, I had a two-cookie rule imposed on me. How does this impact my behaviour now? Tune in to find out! Of course, I'm drawing parallels here around our movement and self-care practices because, chances are, there are beliefs that are getting in the way of you caring fo...
2023-01-2519 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 189: Tips for coming back to yourself when your mind wanders on the matFocus. It can be tricky, right? One minute you're noticing how your body is moving and the sensation of your breath, next minute you're writing a grocery list and replaying the argument you had yesterday.So what do you do when your mind wanders on the mat? How do you come back to yourself in these moments. And, perhaps more importantly, how do you do it with kindness and compassion?That's what we're diving into today in this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In this episode you'll hear:Why a...
2023-01-1115 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 188: The problem with self-loveSelf-love isn't a "problem" of course ... but it can be a problematic idea, depending on how we see it. In today's episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!) I'm talking about self-love and, specifically:The difference between an outcome-oriented definition of self-love vs a process-oriented definition and why it mattersWhy your self-love might be conditionalThe ways a pursuit of self-love can turn into a quest for perfectionI'm posing questions in this episode, so get ready to chew over ideas! Mentioned in this episode:Join me inside the...
2023-01-0417 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 187: Five tips for your self-care in 2023Hello friend! Welcome to episode 187 of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb.As this episode drops, 2023 is on our doorstep. So it seems a fitting time to talk about goals, plans and dreaming in relation to your self-care practices in the new year. However ... if you're tuning in and we're already deep into 2023 or beyond, never fear. A new year is NOT necessary to put self-care on the priority list and these tips are useful any day of the year.Today I'm sharing 5 tips to support your self-care goals and pursuits into 2023 and beyond. You'll hear:
2022-12-2926 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 185: Habits, change and Brainspotting with Erin ToddHello! Welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb, and my guest, Erin Todd.Erin - an Integrative Health Coach - has a background in Psychology and over 17 years working with people in the helping profession. Today, she's sharing with us her wisdom around habits, change and the role of a modality called 'Brainspotting' in supporting change.In this episode you'll hear:Why we end up disconnected from our inner wisdomWhy the goal of nourishing ourselves with our habits is so powerful, and the role of this simple question: What...
2022-12-1341 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 184: Getting through feelings of guilt the mind-body way.Guilt! It can creep up on us when we least expect it, and sometimes over the most seemingly-benign things. Stewing on it and beating yourself up doesn't lead anywhere useful, so what can we do instead? And how can we use the mind-body connection to support moving through it?Join me on this episode of SelfKind for a few tips, ideas and suggestions.On this episode you'll hear:A powerful question you can ask yourself in the midst of guilt to open space for self-kindness and compassionWhy others minimising your feelings of...
2022-12-0822 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 180: Rest is so much more than napping with Lori CurranRest. What's your relationship with it, my friend?When I think about rest I immediately think about naps. And, honestly, I've never been a fan of taking naps. Lori is here today to share with us how incredibly broad the notion of resting is and can be and I'm so thrilled to share this conversation with you.In this episode you'll hear:- what rest is- the lengthy (and non-exhaustive) list of what can constitute rest- why it's important to recognise that physical and mental rest are different (not...
2022-11-1353 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 179: Why I wanted to keep my anxietyHey friends, and welcome to episode 179 of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb.Today I'm talking to you about a really pivotal moment in my life: the moment a therapist asked me "are you ready to be free of anxiety?"My answer shocked me (though, given the title to this episode, it might not be so shocking for you!). In any case, several years on, I no longer experience daily anxiety, and I got to the place of being SO ready to be rid of it. Tune in to hear some of the tangible steps I...
2022-11-0919 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 175: Lessons in kindness from our canine companions with Kylie MarksHello and welcome to this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb! In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Kylie Marks - an aged care physiotherapist who has turned her skills to supporting our canine companions with mobility and strength as they age (or deal with illness and injury).In this episode you will hear:> How kindness to our pets can inform and support kindness toward ourselves> The importance of giving ourselves grace and patience in caring for our pets, ourselves and our loved ones> Why it can be so...
2022-10-1651 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 174: How to step off the well-worn pathHello friends, and welcome to episode 174 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In this episode we're continuing with our 4-part series all about Somatic Exercise: what is it and how and what does it help?Missed last week's episode? Head there first (episode 173: Connecting with your Soma)!In this second episode we're diving deep into the idea of Sensory Motor Amnesia or Movement Blindspots. What are they? Why do they matter? How can we shift them? And why would we even want to?You'll hear:> The analogy of the well-worn bush...
2022-10-1222 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 173: Connecting with your Soma (you're the only one who can).Hello friends, and welcome to episode 173 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!). In this episode we're kicking off a 4-part series all about Somatic Exercise: what is it and how and what does it help? In this first episode we're diving deep into uncovering what the 'Soma' in Somatic refers to. It's not the dictionary definition, so give Google a miss on this one! We also talk about the 'how-to' of somatic exercise - Pandiculation - and what it is we're actually attempting to change in the process.You'll hear:> What is your...
2022-10-0530 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 172: The moment I stopped trusting my body.Today on SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!), I'm sharing about the moment when I lost trust in my body.I remember the moment vividly. I was probably 15 or 16 and, in a moment, trust was lost and shame was plentiful. While this particular story is mine, I believe it's not unique. So why does it matter and what do we do with those experiences and stories if we want a kinder, more trusting relationship with ourselves? That's exactly what I'm diving into today. Tune in to hear the episode and come share your t...
2022-09-2826 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 171: Urgency vs Intensity + Commitment.Urgency. It's not a nice feeling, is it? It's like, I want this outcome and I want it yesterday, please and thank you. Yet we find ourselves here over and over again - wishing that the pain and tension we feel was gone already or that the goals we have for our movement and self-care practices were bearing more fruit. So, how do we shift out of intensity? And what's the alternative? That's precisely what I'm talking about today on SelfKind!Tune in to hear:> why commitment and consistency are antidotes to...
2022-09-2126 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 170: When you realise pain doesn't mean you're failing.Pain. We all experience it in some way, shape or form. And our default way of thinking about pain and discomfort can be very much a quest for a 'cure'. But, does this set us up to be in a me vs it relationship with our body and mind? This is the question I'm pondering today on SelfKind. Tune in to hear:> why I felt weird about disclosing my own experience of pain with clients> why expecting pain and embracing it doesn't have to be Eeyore-style doom and gloom and can actually support us...
2022-09-1423 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 169: Your stress water tank and how to drain it, even as it rainsStress. Ain't no shortage of the stuff. And while we may be told that 'reducing our stress' is the goal, there's also another place we can look to make a difference. What is it? Finding the drain on your metaphorical water tank. In this episode you'll hear:> the water tank metaphor for understanding our capacity to manage stress> the importance of completing the stress cycle and of having things that help support us> the role of movement in both contributing to our stress and creating an outlet for it> the importance of...
2022-09-0717 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 168: What does your inner voice sound like?Oh that inner voice can be mean, can't it? I know mine sure can. But there's another voice in there too ... one that is kind, compassionate and honest. In this episode of SelfKind I'm talking about:> how to differentiate between these voices> the qualities of the kind and compassionate voice > how that kind voice will lead you in the direction of what supports you> why your kind inner voice will never rely on shame> how you can respond to the mean voice to make space for more kindness> how the...
2022-08-3112 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 167: Frustration and cultivating patience in the midst of stalled progressKnow that feeling? The one where progress feels like a dance of two steps forward, one back? Or maybe even one forward, eight back? Yep, I hear ya. Today I'm talking about this through the lens of a new camera I bought for the SelfKind Hub ... what can the frustration teach us about our movement, self-care and self-kindness practices? Lots!What you’ll hear in this episode:> why instant results aren’t the goal (or even a reasonable expectation)> why it's valuable to change your perception from there being a single outcome to ‘...
2022-08-2415 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 166: Exercise gives movement a bad reputationExercise. Love it? Loathe it? Either way, there's no denying that the cultural narrative around what exercise is and represents can have a big impact on how we think about ALL movement. But here's the thing: movement is more than exercise. It can be adjacent to and even overlapping with exercise, and it can be quite distinct from it too.In this episode of SelfKind I'm chatting about:> the differences (and similarities) between exercise and movement> the role(s) of each> the ways in which our ideas about exercise can give movement a...
2022-08-1727 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 165: Ignoring your body's signals? 3 questions to ask yourself.Sometimes we straight-up ignore the messages our body is giving us. We feel tired but insist on staying up to finish that project, or we're tight and sore but decide what we're working on at the computer is priority #1. To be fair, we've been taught to ignore them and, sometimes, ignoring them is necessary in the moment. But what if you're wanting to heal your relationship with your body and consciously work on befriending it and tending to its needs more intentionally? Well, that's exactly what we're talking about in this episode of SelfKind!Tune...
2022-08-1028 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 164: If we were perfect, we wouldn't need self-kindnessI used to bargain with myself: if I could just be perfect enough, good enough, worthy enough, then I wouldn't beat up on myself so bad. Um ... I couldn't see it at the time, but this literally makes no sense. Self-kindness and self-compassion are necessary because of the very nature of being human. It's not always neat and perfect and comfortable. Maybe you've noticed. Today's episode is a short one exploring this. In it I share:> the bargain I used to make with myself which, ultimately, was placing conditions on my self-worth> why...
2022-08-0308 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 163: Relationships with Iman IskanderWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb! Today, I'm thrilled to be chatting with Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, Iman Iskander. Iman has over 20 years of experience helping people build better connections, marriages, and relationships. Her work helps enhance the human bonds between people and helps resolve conflicts. After many years working in mental health in the corporate world, Iman realised it all really comes down to how we connect with one another. Iman is trained in 6 different therapy modalities.We discuss the differences in different relationships such as work relationships, family, romantic partner, ourselves, and...
2022-07-2753 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 161: How to embody Gravitas with Amanda MacLeanWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. I'm thrilled to be talking with Amanda MacLean today. Amanda has a business that works with CEOs in large corporations, preparing high potential women for a successful promotion. The women she works with have wonderful potential, but experience something holding themselves back. That thing is Gravitas.Amanda explains this essence that is Gravitas and shares real examples of these human skills in practice. She also shares the many ways you can work with her including 1:1 mentoring, small group, larger workshops, all through the Gravitas Project.In...
2022-07-131h 03
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 159: Self-Kindness in real life with Emma O'SullivanWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. Today, I'm thrilled to be speaking with writer and member of the SelfKind Hub, Emma O'Sullivan.We discuss our self-image, physical health, and relationships to ourselves and how societal structures have impacted that. Emma shares her story about how she rejected the ideas from these institutions, and how she's stepped into more self-kindness.In this episode, you'll hear:—How the stressors from the pandemic and modern life landed Emma in the SelfKind Hub.—About her Sunday night lists, and how over time, the list...
2022-06-2956 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 157: Strong and simple with Michelle FarrellWelcome to the SelfKind podcast with Erica Webb. Today, I'm thrilled to be talking with Michelle Farrell (she/her). Michelle is a certified personal trainer and certified nutrition coach. Her work is focused on helping her clients discover their strength through strength training, breaking up with years of dieting and diet culture, and unpacking internalised beliefs about bodies.We dive into overwriting diet and fitness culture habits and messaging, building back compassion and trust for our own bodies, and using movement and exercise to find joy in our lives.In this episode, you'll hear:—Wh...
2022-06-1556 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 156: What I'd say to you if you tell me you don't have enough time.Hey friends! On today's episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!) I'm talking about how I answered a question recently when I was a guest on another podcast. The question? What would I say to someone who said they don't have enough time for exercise, movement or self care? And my answer might surprise you ... It's definitely NOT the 'find the time like your life depends on it' response that we hear more often than not.Tune in to hear:> why I would absolutely believe you if you told me you don't have time,>...
2022-06-0811 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 155: The power of dreams in befriending our inner world with Tina BramleyWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. Today I'm thrilled to share this fascinating conversation with guest Tina Bramley. Tina is a member of the SelfKind Hub. She is a Holistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Brisbane. Her holistic approach looks at the whole person—mind, body, and soul—and how all those things work together. She explores with her clients going beyond the idea that humans have mechanical feelings. Tina practices Process-Oriented Psychology.Tina shares what Process-Oriented Psychology is, how our dreams and physical symptoms are signals from our inner selves, and how we can...
2022-06-0153 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 153: Stepping into the driver's seat of your health with Amanda FryerWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. Today, I'm chatting with the lovely Amanda Fryer. Amanda is originally from New Zealand, and has lived all over Australia since the 1980s. Diabetes work is where she was meant to be, and has worked as a nurse in the community for 25 years. Her company is called Driving Diabetes, where she helps her clients step into the driver’s seat of their own health. Self-kindness has really impacted her and her work.Amanda reflects on self-kindness and how that really impacts all aspects of life. We talk about ho...
2022-05-1844 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 151: Movement, Mindset and Motherhood with Surabhi VeitchWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb! Today, I'm thrilled to be talking with Surabhi Veitch. Surabhi is a Physiotherapist and Pregnancy & Postpartum Coach. She has two of her own little ones, and works to inspire birthing people to learn to trust their own bodies again.We chat about pregnancy and postpartum, and the societal messaging we receive that leads to distrust and burnout for new mums. Surabhi shares her philosophy when working with clients, and how important self care and a support system are to healing and feeling whole.In this episode...
2022-05-041h 12SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 150: Feathering, ironing and laying down evidenceWelcome to episode 150 of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb! First off, I have to say, happy two year anniversary to us AND a HUGE thank you for being here. When I first started this podcast in April 2020, I had no idea what I was doing. That may or may not remain true, but I get such a great amount of joy from this little project of mine and I want to thank you x1000 for being here and for listening. Today, I'm chatting about the somatic concept of feathering and how this can be applied from a...
2022-04-2725 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 149: Embracing Menopause with Angela CounselWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. Today I’m thrilled to be talking with Angela Counsel, a Naturopath and Menopause Coach. Angela has studied women’s health for many years, guiding her clients through various life transitions.In this episode, we discuss what actually is menopause and how women can prepare themselves for this transitional period. Angela shares a bit about what menopause was like for her, and how she uses her experience to help others tune into their own bodies.You’ll also hear:—About the common symptoms of menopause.—The...
2022-04-2059 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 148: Getting closer to your discomfort to find sustainability in your movement and self-care practicesDiscomfort. We don't love it, do we? And it's fair enough that when we feel it, we try to get away from it as rapidly as possible.But when it comes to creating sustainable movement and self-care practices that support us to feel good, how can getting CLOSER to our discomfort actually help?That's exactly what we're talking about today on SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. When it comes to movement and self-care it can honestly feel like a relentless pursuit toward an ideal that we can never manage to achieve. But what if it...
2022-04-1322 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 147: Pilates and whole human-ness with Kosal LeeWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. Today, I’m thrilled to be talking with Kosal (Kos) Lee. Kos is a Pilates instructor, mum of two, and advocate of self-respect & self-kindness.Kos shares how Pilates and journaling has shaped her self-view which impacts her work, her parenting, and the way she treats herself.In this episode, you’ll hear:—How movement and exercise isn’t about looking a certain way, but that it’s about treating your body with respect.—How Kos continues to overcome guilt for enjoying a treat and pe...
2022-04-0654 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 145: Bringing self-trust to life with Kerry SolomonWelcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb, where I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Kerry Solomon. Kerry is a Confidence and Mindset Coach, a Yoga Teacher and Circle Facilitator, who believes all women deserve to live in a way that brings them fulfilment and joy. She helps her clients uncover what lights them up, embrace their wonderful uniqueness, transform their self-belief and blossom into all they can be. In our conversation we're diving deep into all the self- words. From self-kindness and self-compassion to self-acceptance, honouring, trust and belief. Kerry shares with us f...
2022-03-2358 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 144: Puzzling parallelsFriends! Welcome to episode 144 of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!).Today I'm pulling out some lessons I learned from putting a puzzle together and drawing parallels with movement, self-care and self-kindness.Why? Because sometimes seeing things through the lens of a familiar but different pursuit can shed light in a new way. Join me to explore these seven ideas:Understanding why you can’t put the whole thing together in one swift hit, and how that magical thinking will stop you from getting started.The value of creating a foundation from which to...
2022-03-1629 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 134: Introducing SelfKind!Drumroll, please ... Welcome back to the same podcast with a brand new name and look!Introducing SelfKind with Erica Webb (that's me!).For nearly two years I've loved bringing you The Movement and Mindfulness Podcast every single week. Then, toward the end of 2021 I started renaming all the things (from the name of my online membership (now the SelfKind Hub), IG handle (it's now @ericawebb_selfking) and more. The podcast was the next logical step and the name just feels like a perfect fit.So, join me for today's episode to find out more...
2022-01-0526 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEp 107: How to make the small mo(ve)ments count.Lots of us are used to doing THE MOST or at least believing we have to do THE MOST when it comes to movement and exercise for it to count. And, while I'm all for a focused movement and exercise session, believing that this is the only way can really do us a disservice when it comes to living with less tension and more ease.What I'm talking about today is a perspective shift around movement and exercise - one that takes into account how important regular movement is, EVEN when those regular movements are small or...
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SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEpisode 78: Healthy Doesn't Have to Be Hard with Nadine ShawI don't think any of us are strangers to that feeling of WANTING to create healthy habits but feeling like it's just too hard to do it. I will put my hand up for sure. When we look at the list of things we believe we need to be doing to be healthy it can feel nothing short of overwhelming. Sleep for long enough, manage stress, exercise, eat well, drink water ... to name a few. But does it have to be hard? Or is there an easier way?My guest today is Nadine Shaw, an exercise and...
2020-12-2346 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEpisode 16: Running for her Life: A Conversation with Erika BonillaToday I'm joined by Dr Erika Bonilla, a Sports Chiropractor, Triathlete and Ultra-Runner. Erika and I discuss everything from the literal way movement saved her life, to the deep respect she holds for the body (and why she doesn't negotiate on sleep), motherhood, salsa dancing and more. Quick language warning: this episode does contain adult language. Find Erika on Instagram at www.instagram.com/dr.erikabonilla or at www.elitespineandbody.comFind me, Erica Webb, at www.instagram.com/ericawebbyoga or www.facebook.com/ericawebbyoga or www.ericawebbyoga.com.auLiked it...
2020-05-2147 minSelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEpisode 1: Welcome to the Movement and Mindfulness PodcastHi and welcome to the Movement and Mindfulness Podcast with me – Erica Webb of Erica Webb Yoga & Pilates. In this podcast I, along with my guests, will explore what it means to move as an act of self-kindness and self-discovery. We’ll look at the ways movement, mindset and mindfulness support us to be and do the things we so desire in the world. I truly believe that movement has the ability to expand our capacity to show up for the things that are important to us. And I’m here to help you embrace the idea...
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