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Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhat Doctors Aren't Saying About Weight Loss PillsSend us a textAre weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro really the answer — or are they another quick fix that keeps you disconnected from your body?In this episode, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, who specializes in food addiction, emotional eating, and trauma recovery, shares why relying on weight loss medication can actually keep you stuck in the same painful cycle — and what to do instead for real, lasting healing.You’ll learn:🌿 Why emotional eating isn’t about willpower💔 The hidden emotional cost of appetite-suppressing drugs🧠 How trauma and ea...
2025-10-2808 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow Sensitive People Can Have The Best Relationships with Lisa Chen, LMFTSend us a textAre you a highly sensitive person in love? Do you ever wonder if your sensitivity is “too much” for relationships—or if it could actually be your greatest strength? 💜In this interview, I sit down with Lisa Chen, LMFT, a psychotherapist and highly sensitive person herself, to explore the unique gifts and struggles HSPs bring to love. Together we discuss:✨ What it really means to be a highly sensitive person in relationships✨ The hidden strengths HSPs bring to intimacy and connection✨ Common struggles HSPs face in love (and how to over...
2025-10-0128 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow can highly sensitive people thrive in relationships?Send us a textAre you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who feels like you love too deeply, care too much, or notice things in your relationship that others don’t? You’re not “too sensitive” — you’re wired for deep, soulful love. 💜In this video, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW explores:✔️ The gifts HSPs bring to love (empathy, intuition, loyalty, creativity)✔️ The challenges HSPs face (criticism, overstimulation, emotional overwhelm)✔️ Real-life stories of HSPs in relationships✔️ Practical tools to set boundaries, communicate needs, and thrive in loveWhether you’re an HSP or love someone who is, th...
2025-09-1706 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWYoung Adults and Social AnxietySend us a textAre you having a hard time navigating your social life as a young adult? Then you might be an introvert &/or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Whether you feel drained after parties, crave deep conversations over small talk, or struggle with overstimulation in social settings, this video is for you.Esther Kane, MSW shares her best HSP social life tips for building meaningful friendships, avoiding burnout, and embracing your highly sensitive traits—without sacrificing your well-being. You’ll learn:✅ How to set boundaries as an HSP✅ Why quality over qua...
2025-08-2705 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWTribe-Building for Highly Sensitive MenSend us a textDo you find it challenging to live in this world as a highly sensitive man (HSM)? Do you want to learn how to connect with other HSMs, accept who you exactly as you are & learn how to thrive? Then you need to listen to this episode!Esther Kane interviews William Allen who hosts the podcast for highly sensitive men and runs online groups for HSMs.In this episode, Esther and Bill discuss the importance of community, the impact of Elaine Aron's work, and the dynamics of Allen's new podcast...
2025-08-1347 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhy Highly Sensitive People Self-AbandonSend us a textIf you're a deeply feeling, intuitive, and empathetic person who often puts others first, this episode is for you. Esther Kane, MSW explores the real reasons why HSPs are more prone to self-abandoning behaviours—like people-pleasing, over-apologizing, or saying “yes” when you want to say “no.” This isn’t about weakness—it’s about your sensitive nervous system, emotional depth, and how you’ve learned to survive in a world that can feel too much.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:54 The reasons why HSPs are wired for self-abandonment02:12 Why HSPs abandon themselves
2025-07-3005 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow do you know if you are abandoning yourself?Send us a textDo you find yourself putting everyone else first, even when it hurts you? Self-abandonment is when we ignore our needs to please others. Esther shares her top tips on how to recognize it and to heal. This podcast episode outlines the concept of self-abandonment, its signs, consequences, and how to heal from it. Practical exercises are provided to reconnect with oneself and practise self-compassion. Chapters00:00 Understanding Self-Abandonment01:48 Signs and Consequences of Self-Abandonment05:27 Healing from Self-Abandonment06:51 Embodiment Exercise for Self-CompassionFREE resources: T...
2025-07-1610 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWAdventurous Highly Sensitive People: HSP + HSSSend us a textAre you a highly sensitive person who likes adventure? Then you may be a high sensation seeker as well as an HSP. Esther interviews a couple who teach HSP/HSS people how to thrive.In this enlightening conversation, Esther Kane, along with guests Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen, delves into the unique intersection of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and a High Sensation Seeker (HSS). They explore personal experiences, the challenges faced by individuals with these traits, and the benefits of embracing both sides. The discussion emphasizes the importance...
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Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow Menopause Affects the Highly Sensitive WomanSend us a textAs a highly sensitive woman, is your experience of menopause different from other women you know? Do you feel misunderstood by helping professionals & aren’t getting what you need from them?Esther shares her top tips to make this season of change easier to manage as a highly sensitive woman.In this episode, Esther discusses the unique experiences of highly sensitive women during menopause. She outlines five characteristics that differentiate their experiences and offers effective coping strategies to empower them through this transition. The conversation also includes a self-compassion meditation ex...
2025-06-0607 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Sensitive People (HSPs) and RelationshipsSend us a textAre you a highly sensitive person who struggles with relationships? Do you feel that the relationships in your life mostly drain you? It doesn't have to be this way. Listen to this episode to learn how to set boundaries & create healthy relationships which nourish & uplift.In this conversation, Esther Kane discusses the unique challenges and strengths of highly sensitive people (HSPs) in relationships. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and being discerning in choosing relationships. Chapters00:00 Understanding HSPs and Relationships02:25 Boundaries and Self-Care for...
2025-03-1812 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWTools for Creating Healthy Relationships as an HSPSend us a textAre you a highly sensitive person (HSP) in need of some tools to build & maintain healthy relationships? Esther Kane, @compassionateconversations441 discusses the importance of self-reflection in building healthy relationships & emphasizes the need to go slowly & to check in with emotions & physical sensations.Chapters00:00 Building Healthy Relationships Through Self-Reflection04:03 Understanding Energy Dynamics in Relationships05:17 The Importance of Being Heard and ValuedFREE HSP resources: Esther’s other videos and podcasts on Highly Sensitive People: https://www.estherkane.com/podcast/hi...Esther’...
2025-03-1806 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow Menopause Affects Highly Sensitive Women with Michele Jenkins, MSWSend us a textAre you a highly sensitive woman going through perimenopause? In this episode, two HSP psychotherapists, (who are themselves navigating the menopausal transition), discuss the shortcomings of the medical system, the importance of healing past traumas and losses, developing agency, and the journey towards self-discovery and joy. In this conversation, Esther Kane, MSW and Michele Jenkins, MSW, discuss the emotional and psychological challenges women face during perimenopause. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging grief, embracing transformation, and developing agency over one's health. Michele shares the TIDES framework she developed, which...
2024-10-311h 09Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWMenopause Myths Debunked: Susan Willson on Trauma, Healing, and EmpowermentSend us a textAre you afraid of menopause because you've heard horror stories from older women? In this episode, Esther Kane, women's psychotherapist (25+yrs), interviews Susan Willson, Nurse Midwife & author of Making Sense of Menopause. They discuss how this stage of a woman's life can be a higher calling to heal unfinished business & explore our innate wisdom & creativity. 00:00:00 Compassionate Conversations Introduction00:00:24 Introducing Susan Willson00:01:52 Esther explains why "Making Sense of Menopause" is one of her favourite books00:02:37 Reframing menopause as a transformational journey00:03:50 Spirituality and the aging process00:06:19 Why me...
2024-09-171h 08Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWThe Role that Nutrition Plays in Mental Health Conditions: Dr. Georgia EdeSend us a textIn this episode, Esther Kane interviews Dr. Georgia Ede of Diagnosis Diet, a nutritional psychiatrist, about her new book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. Dr. Ede explains the link between metabolism and the state of our mental health. She also discusses the exciting finding in the growing field of metabolic psychiatry that many people are able to greatly reduce or eliminate psychiatric medications when they eat a biologically appropriate diet.Episode Contents0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Introducing Dr. Georgia Ede2:35 Why mental health practitioners aren't educated on t...
2024-06-281h 07Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) Can Develop Self-CompassionSend us a textEsther Kane is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People (or HSPs) become all that they dream of being. In this short talk, she points towards the fact that as HSPs, we are highly skilled at extending compassion towards others, but often fail to extend it towards ourselves. She ends with guiding you through a short meditation, which will help you develop the beginnings of self-compassion.Blog post and self-compassion practises mentioned:https://www.estherkane.com/mothering-yourself/FREE resources:To learn more about the H...
2024-05-3004 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow HSPs Can Work Through Anger and Release it SafelySend us a textEsther Kane is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping highly sensitive people (or HSPs) become all that they dream of being. In this short talk, she discusses why and how our anger can be harmful to ourselves. She explains how high sensitivity and introversion contribute to the internalization of emotions and how shoving our feelings down can cause many health problems such as depression and anxiety Book Mentioned:The Myth of Normal by Gabor MateFor resources on self-compassion:https://www.estherkane.com/mothering-yourself/
2024-05-2911 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHSPs and Psychotherapy: A Perfect MatchSend us a textEsther Kane is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping highly sensitive people (or HSPs) become all that they dream of being. In this short talk, she shares her reflections on why HSPs do so well in psychotherapy and are every therapist's dream to work with. FREE resources:Self-compassion resources mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWDla...https://www.estherkane.com/self-compa...https://www.estherkane.com/how-to-do-...To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sen...
2024-05-2906 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Become 'Inwardly Outrageous'Send us a textEsther Kane is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People (or HSPs) discusses the concept called 'being inwardly outrageous' by SARK and encourages HSPs everywhere to try it out for themselves.Where to find SARK and her fabulous books:https://www.planetsark.comTo check out Esther's outrageous shoe collection and to find some fun shoes for yourself:https://www.fluevog.comFREE resources:To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sensitive-people/To...
2024-05-2903 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHSPs and physical illnessSend us a textEsther Kane, a psychotherapist who specializes in helping highly sensitive people (or HSPs) shares tips for how we can lessen anxiety around being physically sick. She talks about how she has made peace with having seasonal allergies through exposure therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy and gives some affirmations which lower anxiety.FREE resources:To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sensitive-people/To read a whole lot of articles I've written on Highly Sensitive People, click on this page:ht...
2024-05-2903 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWReframing Your Highly Sensitive Personality (HSP) as a SuperpowerSend us a textAs a highly sensitive person, do you feel like the odd one out for being different than other people? What if you could learn to reframe your sensitivity as a superpower instead of being mean to yourself? Listen to this short musing by Esther to learn some easy and incredibly effective tools which will help you transform how you view yourself and empower you to step out as the amazing super-person you are.FREE resources:How to Increase Your Self-Compassion:https://www.estherkane.com/mothering-yourself/To...
2024-05-2803 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow HSPs Can Feel More in Control of Their LivesSend us a textAs a highly sensitive person, do you feel like you are less in charge of your life than you'd like to be? What if there was a way to learn to be the 'driver of the bus' that is your one precious life? Listen to this short talk to learn more about how to take your power back.Author of book mentioned, The Body Keeps the Score is Bessel van ver Kolk:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Body_Keeps_the_ScoreCreator of Somatic Experiencing is Pe...
2024-05-2806 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Sensitive People (HSPs) and boundary settingSend us a textAs a highly sensitive person, do you feel like the odd one out for being different than other people? What if you could learn to reframe your sensitivity as a superpower instead of being mean to yourself? Listen to this short talk to learn some easy and incredibly effective tools which will help you transform how you view yourself and empower you to step out as the amazing super-person you are.FREE resources: How to Increase Your Self-Compassion:https://www.estherkane.com/mothering-yourself/To learn m...
2024-05-2808 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow do I learn to trust my body as an HSP?Send us a textAs a highly sensitive person, do you feel like the odd one out for being different than other people? What if you could learn to reframe your sensitivity as a superpower instead of being mean to yourself? Listen to this short talk to learn some easy and incredibly effective tools which will help you transform how you view yourself and empower you to step out as the amazing super-person you are.FREE resources:How to Increase Your Self-Compassion:https://www.estherkane.com/mothering-yourself/To learn m...
2024-05-2805 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow Anita Breeze (AKA "Ketogenic Woman") Healed Her Relationship With FoodSend us a textAre you a fan of Ketogenic Woman (Anita Breeze)? I sure am! Here she shares her personal story which contributed to a significant weight gain before she found the ketogenic way of eating. I was touched by her story and deeply moved by the emotional healing she has done in order to heal her relationship with food and her body. I think you will be too. Enjoy!Episode Contents0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:56 Introducing Anita Breeze8:14 Going beyond the typical weight...
2024-04-2455 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHelpful Tools for Moving through Grief and LossSend us a textCanadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane interviews Dawn Hertz, a grief and loss therapist, to provide some tools for those of you who are grieving a recent loss.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Introduction of Dawn Hertz1:30 How Dawn has been touched personally by grief and loss 9:39 How she became interested in specializing in grief and loss as a therapist12:52 What grief and loss looks like for most people in the short term, after a year, and in the long run15:28 How western culture h...
2024-03-2643 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Processed Food Addiction with Dr. Joan IflandSend us a textDr. Ifland is considered to be the world's leading expert in processed food addiction.She is the author of the textbook, Processed Food Addiction.Dr. Ifland educates health practitioners on using food addiction recovery to put diet-related diseases into remission.She was selected by the Oprah Winfrey Network as food addiction specialist, is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and an innovator in food addiction recovery programs.In this episode, we discuss: - the Standard American Diet (SAD) being filled with highly-processed, lo...
2023-06-2855 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhy do so Many Jewish Women Have Eating Disorders? Nina Manolson and Esther Kane explain whySend us a textAre you a Jewish woman who struggles with food and body image? You are not alone! One study found that the rate of eating disorders amongst Jewish women was 50 percent higher than the general U.S. population. Enjoy this fascinating discussion between two experienced Jewish female eating disorder therapists, Esther Kane and Nina Manolson, to understand the reasons behind this. Most importantly, you will learn some invaluable tools to help you recover from your distorted body image and food issues for good.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body I...
2023-04-2646 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Find Healing, Meaning and Purpose After Loss with Megan SneddenSend us a textPsychotherapist Esther Kane and Megan Snedden, founder of a of kindness movement called the Kind Effect, discuss how Megan found healing, meaning and purpose after suffering two losses of close family members. Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Introduction of Megan Snedden1:37 Megan's personal story of loss10:52 How Megan coped with mental health issues after these losses16:39 Inspiration for the kindness movement 27:10 How she transformed the perils of grief into the gifts of kindness33:25 Megan's advice for those suffering a major loss40:45 How to...
2023-04-1950 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Navigate a Major Loss: One Woman's Story of Losing her Husband at 32Send us a textCanadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane and her friend Maryanne Pope discuss how they have both grieved the losses in their lives, as well as how to help someone who is grieving and how to find meaning and purpose after a big loss.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Introduction of Maryanne Pope1:50 Story of how Esther and Maryanne met8:18 Maryanne's writing and public speaking10:53 Story of John's death14:48 Why Maryanne wrote a Widow's Awakening17:36 How we handle death in western cultures18:54 Post Traumatic Growth
2023-04-1254 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWJenn Granneman talks about her new book, SENSITIVESend us a textIn this episode, Esther Kane interviews Jenn Granneman, founder of the world’s largest online community for introverts, IntrovertDear.com, and the co-founder of HighlySensitiveRefuge.com. We discuss her new book, SENSITIVE which she co-wrote with Andre Solo.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Introduction of Jenn Granneman3:10 Jenn's personal experience of being a highly sensitive person 7:58 How she manages being in the public eye as an introvert and HSP10:00 The evolution in writing about introversion and now sensitivity 16:06 Differences between intro...
2023-04-0544 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWThriving as a Highly Sensitive Man with William AllenSend us a textIn this episode, Esther Kane speaks with author William Allen who has written two books about highly sensitive men and is an HSM himself.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Introduction of William Allen3:29 William's story of being a highly sensitive man 12:01 Why he decided to focus on men and high sensitivity18:52 Problems HSP men struggle with the most30:54 How HSP men challenge traditional masculine stereotypes40:57 Tools for HSP men to relieve stress, anxiety and overwhelm 47:52 What we can do...
2023-03-2957 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Break Free of Food Addiction: Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab of Sweet SobrietySend us a textAre you a food addict? Do you need some simple and practical tools to break free? Watch this video where Eating Disorders Therapist, Esther Kane interviews Clarissa Kennedy and Molly Painschab of Sweet Sobriety. They take a deep dive into how to break free of food addiction for good. Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Clarissa and Molly4:20 Molly's personal story with food addiction 14:28 Clarissa's personal story with food addiction 29:00 Their focus on highly processed foods as addictive38:14 Using a ha...
2023-03-2255 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Stop Emotional Eating: Esther Kane's Emotional Eating DiarySend us a textDo you find yourself eating when you're not physically hungry? Do you turn to food when you feel mad, sad, or glad? Watch this short video to learn some tips and tricks to stop the emotional eating habit for good.To buy a copy of my book, It's Not About the Food: A Woman's Guide to Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies:https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Food-Womans/dp/0978070623/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236270846&sr=8-2FREE resources:To read a whole lot...
2023-03-1507 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow One Woman Ended Toxic Relationship Patterns for GoodSend us a textEsther interviews Tamara about how she used the book, “Dump That Chump: A 10- step plan for ending bad relationships and attracting the fabulous partner you deserve" to end toxic relationship patterns in her own life for good.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Introduction of Tamara Wensley2:40 Why Esther wrote Dump That Chump 3:55 Esther outlines the ten steps in the book and Tamara describes how she worked through each one of them:4:19 Step One: Make a commitment to yourself8:43 Step Two: Do some family-of-origin wor...
2023-03-0838 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to end Toxic Relationship Patterns and Attract the Fabulous Partner you DeserveSend us a textAre you sick and tired of being in dead-end relationships? Do you end up in ones where the another person treats you badly? Are you ready to attract your ideal partner once and for all?Esther Kane can help you do just that. In fact, she wrote an entire book dedicated to making this a reality in your life. It's called, “Dump That Chump: A 10- step plan for Ending bad Relationships and Attracting the Fabulous Partner you Deserve".This short video is an introduction to the book and exp...
2023-03-0107 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Handle Narcissists with Esther KaneSend us a textResources mentioned in video:Dr. Ramani Durvasula- psychologist and author of "Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist" https://posthillpress.com/book/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-surviving-a-relationship-with-a-narcissistExcerpt from an American Psychological Association interview with Dr. Durvasula entitled, "Speaking of Psychology: Recognizing a Narcissist" https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/narcissismHow to write the unsent letter:https://www.estherkane.com/category/therapeutic-letter-writing/FREE Resources:To read other articles I've written on how to handle people w...
2023-02-1510 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWReview of The Introvert Advantage: How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert WorldSend us a textThe book reviewed:The Introvert Advantage: How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert World by Martin Olsen Laneyhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/49322.The_Introvert_AdvantageFREE resources:To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sensitive-people/To read a whole lot of articles I've written on Highly Sensitive People (and Introverts), click on this page:https://www.estherkane.com/category/highly-sensitive-personality/To receive my FREE report designed to help HSPs...
2023-02-0809 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow Do I Deal With Bullies as an Adult?Send us a textAre you the victim of adult bullying? Listen to this short podcast to learn tips and tricks from Esther Kane to handle bullies and prevent being a target in future.FREE resources:Read these articles I've written about how to handle bullies:https://www.estherkane.com/esthers-recommended-reading-the-no-asshole-rule/https://www.estherkane.com/ask-esther-workplace-bullying/Subscribe to my newsletter to receive articles full of tips to help you become the best version of you possible. As a bonus, you'll get 10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships...
2023-02-0111 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Sensitive People and BurnoutSend us a textIn this episode, Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC speaks with Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSW, about the link between Highly Sensitive People and burnout. There are some great tips on how HSPs can prevent burnout in the long run by taking care of themselves in the present.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Introduction of Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSW3:22 Amy's personal story of being an HSP10:48 How Amy found her place in the world 11:55 The link between HSPs and burnout18:46 Tools and...
2023-01-2525 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWFood Addiction 101- with Dr. Vera Tarman, Author of "Food Junkies"Send us a textDo you think you may be addicted to food? How do you know for sure? Watch this mind-expanding interview where Eating Disorders Therapist, Esther Kane and Dr. Vera Tarman, author of Food Junkies, discuss the how's and why's of food addiction. They discuss in detail the main differences between food addiction and eating disorders.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Vera Tarman4:15 Vera's personal struggle with food addiction 20:20 Differences between “food addiction” and “eating disorders”16:45 How do I know if I’m addic...
2023-01-181h 07Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Become More Self-CompassionateSend us a textJoin Esther Kane for a primer on how to be more compassionate towards yourself. She will outline the pioneering work of Dr. Kristin Neff, whom she dubs the "Queen of Self-Compassion", ending with a practical hands-on exercise called "The Self-Compassion Break" which takes less than five minutes and is positively transformational and life-changing if practised consistently.Where to find Kristen Neff:https://self-compassion.orgFREE resources:To read more articles I've written on self-compassion, click on this page: https://www.esherkane.com/category/e...
2023-01-1110 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWCan a low-carb ketogenic diet help curb overeating? Joy Kiddie, The Low Carb Healthy Fat DieticianSend us a textDo you struggle with overeating? Listen to this enlightening interview where Eating Disorders Therapist, Esther Kane and Joy Kiddie, The Low Carb Healthy Fat Dietician, discuss how eating a low carb diet with healthy fats often helps people overcome the tendency to overeat. Joy gives us the science behind this and how she uses this approach to work with her clients who struggle with overeating.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Joy Kiddie6:39 Joy's personal story with food/weight/health struggles 13:30...
2023-01-0436 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Deal With a Loved One's AddictionSend us a textAre you feeling helpless in the face of a loved ones addiction? Esther Kane gives her top tips to help you successfully navigate the tricky territory between being there for someone else, while also taking care of yourself and setting healthy boundaries.To receive a FREE report designed to help you create better boundaries called, "10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy", click here:https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter To access lots of articles I've written on addictions, click here:https://www.estherkane.com/c...
2023-01-0312 min
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 105: Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC, has been an Eating Disorders Psychotherapist for 25+ years. She lives in Victoria BC but works all over Canada. She is the author of "It's Not About the Food: A Woman's Guide to Making Peace with Food and Our Bodies". She is also the host of the Compassionate Conversations Podcast & YouTube Channel, where she has recently done a series on food and body image. She can be found at: https://www.estherkane.com Todays Topics: Her personal journey to recovery from eating disorders to food addiction What is a Highly Sensitive Person? The connection between HSPs & Foo...
2022-12-2957 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhat to do when someone you love has an addictionFREE Resources:Original article- "What to do when someone you love has an addiction":https://www.estherkane.com/what-to-do-when-someone-you-love-has-an-addiction/Esther's articles on addictions:https://www.estherkane.com/category/addictions/Subscribe to my newsletter to receive articles full of tips to help you become the best version of you possible. As a bonus, you'll get 10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy for FREE!https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter To read more articles I've written about addictions, click here:https://www.estherkane.c...
2022-12-2812 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Reframe Family Gatherings as a Chance to GrowSend us a textAre you dreading the upcoming holidays and obligatory family obligations that come along with it?Esther Kane, family systems therapist for over 25 years, gives her top three tips to help you successfully navigate family holiday gatherings this season. You may even grow from the experience in a positive way!To receive a FREE report designed to help you create better boundaries called, "10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy", click here:https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter To access lots of articles I've written on f...
2022-12-2112 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to do RAIN Meditation with Esther KaneSend us a textRAIN Meditation ExplainedBenefits of Practising RAIN MeditationHow to do RAIN MeditationIf you want to go much deeper into learning and practising self-compassion get yourself a copy of Radical Compassion by Tara Brach. Need more?Check out these articles I’ve written about meditation:https://www.estherkane.com/category/meditation/Subscribe to my newsletter to receive articles full of tips to help you become the best version of you possible. As a bonus, you'll get 10 Tips for Getting Rid of...
2022-12-1406 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Deal With Family Cut-Offs with Esther KaneSend us a textFREE resources:How to write therapeutic letters:https://www.estherkane.com/category/therapeutic-letter-writing/To read more articles I've written on this topic, click on this page:https://www.estherkane.com/category/family-cut-offs/Subscribe to my newsletter to receive articles full of tips to help you become the best version of you possible. As a bonus, you'll get 10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies for FREE:https://www...
2022-12-0705 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Handle Emotional Vampires with Esther KaneSend us a textFREE Resources:"More Captive Than Client"https://www.pinkgazelle.com/2021/06/01/more-captive-than-client/Esther's video on how to set boundaries:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_IAgS6BY_E&t=2sEsther's articles on how to set boundaries:https://www.estherkane.com/how-to-set-healthy-boundaries-in-relationships/https://www.estherkane.com/ask-esther-setting-boundaries/https://www.estherkane.com/the-power-of-no/https://www.estherkane.com/brilliant-boundaries-creating-and-instituting-personal-policies/Subscribe to my newsletter to receive articles full of tips to help you become the best version of you possible...
2022-11-3007 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWBoundaries 101 with Esther KaneSend us a textFREE resources:To read other articles I've written on boundaries, click on this page:https://www.estherkane.com/category/boundary-setting/Subscribe to my newsletter to receive articles full of tips to help you become the best version of you possible. As a bonus, you'll get 10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy for FREE!https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletterPlease don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and give it a great review if you really enjoy it and pa...
2022-11-2310 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWThe pros & cons of two highly sensitive people in a relationshipSend us a textHave you ever wondered what it would like for 2 highly sensitive people to be in a long-term romantic relationship? Esther Kane, an HSP psychotherapist who helps HSPs thrive, & her husband Nathaniel discuss their own personal HSP-HSP marriage combo. They share the pros and cons of such a union in a humorous & thought-provoking discussion.00:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro00:24 HSP Series Intro02:13 Introduction of Nathaniel Richman, Esther's husband and HSP03:29 Esther and Nathaniel discuss what its like for two HSPs to be in a long-term relationship (they have enjoyed over 23 years...
2022-11-1641 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWEsther Kane Reviews "The Introvert Entrepreneur" and "Secret Lives of Introverts"Send us a textBook #1: The Introvert Entrepreneur by Beth L. BuelowBook #2: Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World by Jenn GrannemanWhere to find these books:The Introvert Entrepreneur by Beth L. Buelowhttps://www.amazon.ca/Introvert-Entrepreneur-Amplify-Strengths-Success/dp/0399174834Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World by Jenn Grannemanhttps://www.amazon.ca/Secret-Lives-Introverts-Inside-Hidden/dp/1510721029FREE resources:To read a whole lot of articles I've written on Highly Sensitive People (and Introverts), click on this page:https://www...
2022-11-0913 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhat is the difference between a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and an Introvert? with Esther KaneSend us a textEpisode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Differences Between High Sensitivity and Introversion5:42 How do I Know if I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?12:39 How do I Know if I am an Introvert?Resources mentioned:The Highly Sensitive Person: How To Thrive When The World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.https://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-person/The Introvert Advantage: How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert World by Martin Olsen Laneyhttps://www.goodreads...
2022-11-0212 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Sensitive Men: An Interview with Esther Kane's HSM husband, Nathaniel RichmanSend us a textNathaniel Richman is the Founder and Creative Director of Nrichmedia, a Website Design company which helps individuals and organizations market themselves and grow while also making a positive impact on the world. Check them out at: www.nrichmedia.comHe also happens to be my husband of nearly 22 years and we are near to celebrating 24 years together! Why am I dragging him here to be a YouTube video and a podcast guest? Because he happens to be highly sensitive person who is also a male and I needed one to interview.
2022-10-2646 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Noise SensitivitySend us a textEsther Kane and her friend Maryanne take you on a deep dive into the world of Highly Sensitive People and how they are affected by noise, along with their top tips to managing noise sensitivity.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Introduction of Maryanne Pope4:12 Maryanne being an extroverted HSP and Esther being an introverted HSP 7:25 How we are both affected deeply by sound as HSPs8:45 How different we are as HSPs being an extrovert vs. an introvert11:00 HSP 10113:35 What a...
2022-10-1942 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Enjoy Exercise in a Larger BodySend us a textJoin Esther Kane in this wonderful episode where she interviews Louise Green of “Big Fit Girl”.Louise Green is an award-winning plus-size trainer, athlete, and activist working to change the narrative around body size and the idealistic standards often found in our fitness culture. She is the author of Big Fit Girl and Fitness for Everyone, and the creator of the fitness app and online coaching community Big Fit Girl. Louise is also the founder of the Size Inclusive Training Academy, where she educates health and fitness professionals on how to be m...
2022-10-1244 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWTop Five Tips to Stop Overeating with Eating Disorders therapist Esther KaneSend us a textEpisode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 How Do I Stop Overeating?2:57 Stress Eating3:12 Emotional Eating3:50 Esther’s Top Five Tips to Stop Overeating FREE resources:To read a whole lot of articles I've written on women, eating disorders and body image, click on this page:https://www.estherkane.com/category/e...To receive my 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies:https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletterWatch my YouTube Cha...
2022-10-0510 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWEating Disorders Therapist Esther Kane Tells Her Orthorexia StorySend us a textEpisode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Food-Obsessed Teen5:00 The Roots of my Orthorexia6:57 Vegetarianism as the Gateway to an Eating Disorder8:37 Diet as Religion11:11 How Orthorexia Took Over my Life15:05 Healing From OrthorexiaThe article I refer to in this episode:Orthorexia: What is it and Do I Have it?https://www.estherkane.com/orthorexia-what-is-it-and-do-i-have-it/FREE resources:To read a whole lot of articles I've written on women, eating disorders and body...
2022-09-2816 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhat is Orthorexia? With Esther KaneSend us a textEpisode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 What is Orthorexia?4:55 Orthorexia in Action- Client Example7:03 Orthorexia Risk Factors 8:45 How Do I Know if I Have Orthorexia?Resources Mentioned in Video:Confessions Of An Orthorexic-Esther’s Storyhttps://www.estherkane.com/confessions-of-an-orthorexic-esthers-story/Book by Dr. Steven Bratman: Orthorexia: Health Food Junkies: Overcoming the Obsession with Healthful Eatinghttps://www.amazon.ca/Health-Food-Junkies-Orthorexia-Overcoming/dp/0767906306Article: Orthorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of a Misunderstood Eating Disorder
2022-09-2111 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Feel Confident in Your Body Regardless of Size with Summer InnanenSend us a textDo you struggle to feel confident in your body regardless of your size? Watch this enlightening interview where Canadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane speaks with Summer Innanen-a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth and confidence. She will give you some wonderful tips which will increase your body confidence starting now.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Summer Innanen- Body Image Coach3:30 Summer's personal story13:59 Why so many of us dislike how we look19:20 Concrete steps we can take to f...
2022-09-1458 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWomen, Ageing and Body ImageSend us a textEnjoy this fun and insightful conversation between Esther Kane and her dear friend Joanne about their relationships to food, bodies and ageing. In it, we explore Joanne’s problematic relationship with food and where it originated, her battle with Orthorexia and how she ultimately healed from it. Finally, we talk about the ageing process and how we can learn to embrace it.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Joanne Leese3:40 History of our friendship7:13 Jewish women and ageing7:40 Joanne's relationship to...
2022-08-3124 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Enjoy Yoga in a Larger BodyDo you avoid going to yoga classes as a larger bodied person because you fear being judged for your size or are afraid you won't be able to do the poses properly? Yoga is a practice that is available for every body, regardless of shape or size. Watch this video where Canadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC speaks with a yoga teacher who specializes in teaching those with larger bodies self-acceptance in a welcoming, light-hearted, supportive, non-judgmental and fun way. Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introduction of Jill Moran
2022-08-1740 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Feel Confident in Front of the Camera with Vivianne McMasterSend us a textDo you dread having your photo taken? Vivianne McMaster of “Be Your Own Beloved” Photography, shares her top tips for enjoying seeing your image. Canadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC interviews Vivianne on how we can learn to thrive in front of the camera.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Vivienne3:27 Vivienne's personal journey which led her to becoming a body positive photographer8:45 Internalization of toxic messages re: larger sized bodies10:45 How Vivienne used photography as part of her own h...
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Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Enjoy Shopping for Plus Sized ClothingSend us a textAs a plus-sized woman, do you dread shopping for clothes? You're not alone! Listen to Esther Kane interviewing Lorna Keller of Bodacious to learn how to love adorning your body in beautiful clothes and to feel empowered in the dressing room. Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Lorna's personal journey which led her to opening boutique plus-size clothing stores4:53 History of Bodacious7:34 Why shopping for plus-size clothes is such negative experience for most women10:28 Steps women can take to increase their co...
2022-07-2023 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWelcome to Compassionate ConversationsSend us a textHi Everyone! I’m Esther Kane from Compassionate Conversations where we push the boundaries of comfort to empower you to become all that you dream of being. Having been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, I am all-too-familiar with the fact that we humans prioritize comfort and that is why I believe that so many avoid therapy altogether. In my role as therapist, I have the honour and privilege to journey alongside people who have the courage to face aspects of themselves that they aren’t proud of such as addictive behaviour and u...
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