Philippa Robinson And Robbie Leigh

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HSP Connection66 - The Healing OnionJoin Philippa and Robbie for the final episode of the Healing series before they take a short break. They'll be back in September with a new series and more guests (some old voices and some new ones). Healing is a complex, layered process that profoundly impacts all areas of our lives. Despite feeling healed, we might still encounter old patterns resurfacing from time to time. Today, Philippa and Robbie reflect on the layers of their personal healing journeys that have emerged throughout the recording of this series. It is their experience, that...2024-07-261h 01

HSP Connection65 - Healing through Past Lives with AnnaToday, Robbie is joined by the amazing energy worker, Anna. Together, they delve into the healing power of understanding past lives and how this knowledge can help us access our Inner Wisdom. Have you ever wished you had "trusted your gut"? That innate knowing you can’t explain is your Inner Wisdom trying to guide you. For HSPs, energy work can be a powerful tool to unlock deeper parts of ourselves, facilitating healing in ways our logical mind can’t. We all possess the answers within us; we just need...2024-07-1948 min

HSP Connection64 - Are you in your body?Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be present in your body? How does it feel, and how do we achieve it? Today, Philippa and Robbie explore these questions, sharing their personal experiences of reconnecting with their bodies and the profound impact it has had on their lives. If you often find yourself disassociating from your body, know that you are not alone and there is no shame in this. Disassociation is a natural response to stress, trauma and pain; it's a protective mechanism that we develop...2024-07-1249 min

HSP Connection63 - The Importance of Difficult Conversations with Trude SlettelandIn today's episode, Philippa and Robbie are thrilled to welcome back the wonderful Trude Sletteland. Trude shares a deeply personal and inspiring story about how speaking her honest truth during a painful period, transformed her relationship with her Dad. As Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), we can often feel unseen and unheard, yearning for understanding and acceptance. When our needs go unmet, we tend to withdraw, learning to hide our true selves for fear of rejection. This episode delves into the tough conversations we often avoid due to fear, encouraging...2024-07-0559 min

HSP Connection62 - The Perils of Ignoring Your True-SelfJoin Philippa and Robbie as they uncover the impact of suppressing our emotions and ignoring our intuition, opting for what we think we "should" do instead of staying true to ourselves. Each time we deny our true feelings, we diminish ourselves in an attempt to protect our core. Yet, it's this magical core - our unique essence - that enriches the world. What would our lives look like if we felt free to express our true selves and pursue what genuinely excites us? Tune i...2024-06-281h 14

HSP Connection61 - Healing CPTSD as an HSP with Beth HansonTrigger warning: PTSD and trauma. Today, Robbie is joined by the wonderful Beth Hanson, who courageously shares her personal healing journey with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), as a highly sensitive person. For anyone struggling to start or persevere through difficulties, Beth's insights are a beacon of hope. She reminds us that we are never alone in the ebbs and flows - even in the darkest moments, there's alchemy happening within. We are the alchemists of our own transformation. Tune in to learn the powerful tools that helped Beth...2024-06-211h 03

HSP Connection60 - Meet Yourself Where You AreHealing can be tough, regardless of where you are on your journey. For those just starting out, you may be met with frustrations around the costs and the time and energy required to commit. For others, you may have tried countless new tools but none seem to stick. Join Philippa and Robbie in today’s episode as they share tips and tools they personally used in the early stages of their healing journeys and continue to use today. These ideas are small things you can begin with, they are cost-free and won’t leave you...2024-06-141h 00

HSP Connection59 - Healing Your Magical SelfIs there a magical part within you that feels abandoned or pushed aside? Suppressing our true selves can take a toll on our health, happiness, and fulfilment. Join Philippa and our fabulous guest, Maggie Rose Cunningham, as they explore how to heal your magical self. Maggie’s work helps reclaim your inner magic, reminding us that we are all healers. We don't need to abandon the parts that bring us joy and make us shine. Instead, we can embrace these gifts and share them with the world! More about Ma...2024-06-0748 min

HSP Connection57 - Breathwork with Amy SteinToday, we explore the simple yet fascinating topic of breathwork. Philippa is joined by the wonderful Amy Stein who gives us a detailed introduction into what breathwork really means and how the quality of our breath impacts our lives. Many of us have experienced feeling stuck in life and frustrated by repeated patterns, but few of us understand why this happens or how to stop the cycle. Amy unpacks the transformative power of breath in healing, and freeing ourselves from unhealthy patterns that keep us in a state of functional freeze, unable to move...2024-05-2445 min

HSP Connection56 - Robbie's Healing StoryTrigger warning: trauma, suicidal thoughts, longterm illness. In today's episode, Robbie courageously shares her healing journey, bravely navigating the highs and lows, whilst confronting the root causes of trauma and pain in her life. This conversation is raw and deeply emotional, offering solace to those who can relate. Robbie's story serves as a powerful reminder that we are not alone in our suffering. No matter where we find ourselves on our path, we are all inherently deserving of love, exactly as we are in this moment. Join the community: ⁠⁠hspconnectioncommunity 2024-05-1759 min

HSP Connection55 - Somatic Healing with Katie WhittierToday we have another incredibly insightful guest episode to share with you, where Robbie is in conversation with Katie Whittier. Katie shares her story of being a high achiever, navigating a hectic lifestyle in a new city, with no support system or sleep, until she realised something had to change. Three years into her recovery she was diagnosed with autism, this revelation led her to realign her life to better support herself. Listen along to hear how Katie's journey has unfolded, as she draws from her experiences and research...2024-05-1045 min

HSP Connection54 - It will be fineThis episode marks the middle of Philippa and Robbie’s series about Healing. Healing isn’t a linear path, it’s a winding road with highs and lows, unique to each individual. Some days, it feels like we’re soaring, whilst others feel like a struggle to put one foot in front of the other. In this episode, Philippa and Robbie offer their words of encouragement, reminding us to surrender to the process, staying curious and open minded. Understanding ourselves takes time and we should strive to find joy in the process by trusting our intuitio...2024-05-0348 min

HSP Connection53 - Healing Trauma Through Reiki with Fiona Fletcher TavernierIn today’s episode, join Robbie in an enlightening conversation with the wonderful Fiona Fletcher Tavernier as they unravel the healing potential of Reiki. Fiona kindly guides us through the essence of Reiki and its profound potential in our healing journey. If you're feeling stuck or have exhausted traditional methods without success, this conversation may introduce you to a refreshing avenue worth exploring. Please see below for more information about Fiona. Info about Fiona Fletcher Tavernier: Fiona Fletcher is a Reiki Practitioner an...2024-04-2648 min

HSP Connection50 - Reasons Why I'm Thankful to be an HSPIn celebration of Philippa and Robbie’s 50th episode, we dive into a special conversation where they reflect on their personal reasons for cherishing their sensitivity, whilst holding space for community members to share their own perspectives. Have you ever wondered what draws you to embrace your sensitivity as an HSP? Perhaps you’re still figuring out what it means to be highly sensitive, pondering why certain things just seem to hit differently for you. As a community, we possess a multitude of wonderful traits, yet they manifest differently in each of us. Whether you're look...2024-03-2247 min

HSP Connection49 - Things that are "Normal" to HSPsAs HSPs, we move through the world differently to others, but as a community of highly sensitive beings we share much in common. Have you ever found yourself struck by a beautiful sunset, unable to look away or perhaps moved to tears by an interaction with another soul? These moments, though deeply moving, can sometimes leave us feeling self-conscious or "different" in public settings, as we glance around to gauge others' reactions, checking to see if anyone else gets it. In this episode Philippa and Robbie discuss many feelings and experiences that are entirely normal for...2024-03-1546 min

HSP Connection48 - HSP Women in Leadership with Nina KhooIn celebration of International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to share with you this special guest episode featuring Nina Khoo. Nina specialises as a Sensitive Leader Coach, focusing her efforts on empowering fellow sensitive women to embrace their uniqueness and lead the way to change. She’s on a mission to reshape the perception of sensitivity, highlighting it as our greatest strength rather than a weakness. Join us as Nina talks us through her personal journey of navigating parenthood and professional life as a highly sensitive individual, initially unaware of her own sensitivity. She gener...2024-03-0850 min

HSP Connection47 - Things to Consider for Employers of HSPsIn this episode, Philippa and Robbie explore the types of things that help HSPs (and other employees) thrive at work. They share some great tips for employers on how to create a comfortable and more productive work environment, how to structure work flow, normalizing behaviors that are healthy, and looking at metrics. It's truly time to prioritize healthy workspaces! Investing in your employees will give a tremendous return on investment, and HSPs are amazing employees, especially when they have what they need to be successful. If you have an employer that makes working...2024-03-0143 min

HSP Connection46 - Working in a High Pressure Career as an HSP with Jackie WilliamsonIn today’s episode recorded at the end of 2023, Philippa and guest Jackie Williamson explore and share their similar journeys working in law and how they had to navigate the ups and downs of working in this sector as highly sensitive people. Jackie is an ex solicitor who helps overwhelmed HSPs raise their vibration and recover their mojo. Jackie shares her personal story of how she moved away from an already established career in law, and carved out a brighter new path for herself, by honouring her highly sensitive powers. S...2024-02-2346 min

HSP Connection44 - How I Run My Business as an HSP with Jen CorcoranAs an alternative to the "hustle culture," Jen Corcoran has found and embraced a different way of doing business that really honors her HSP self. She talks to us about how she has changed her mindset, restructured her business, and changed her focus, her approach, and even her clients. She also offers us some great tips on how to use LinkedIn in ways that work for HSPs. As always, it was an absolute joy to talk with Jen! Please see the links below for ways to connect with her. Info about Jen Corcoran:2024-02-0951 min

HSP Connection42 - Living a Courageous Life with Trude SlettelandIn this episode we bring you the gift of Trude Sletteland! Trude is a return guest and, luckily for us, our great friend. We hope you can hear the joy we all experienced recording this conversation about courage. In Trude's words, courage is doing what you don't dare to do. She walks us through how following her big feelings helps her to live a courageous life. If there's something you really want to do, particularly if you're afraid to do it, she encourages us all to do it. The...2024-01-2947 min

HSP Connection41 - Goal Setting for HSPsIn this episode, Philippa and Robbie talk about their (not so great) experiences with goal setting and New Year's resolutions, and share their favorite tips for setting meaningful goals and intentions. The four points we talk about are: Listen to your intuition Focus on the feeling under the thing - how do you want to feel? Incorporate self-care, downtime, spaciousness and your own rhythm Release the "shoulds" LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠robbieleigh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boldhsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Production: Jay Herbert Original music: Jay Herbert and Alex Ware 2024-01-2049 min

HSP Connection40 - Responding to ListenersIn this first episode of 2024, Philippa and Robbie read and respond to some listener comments. You can find the Bloopers episode HERE LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie: ⁠⁠⁠⁠robbieleigh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boldhsp.com⁠⁠ Podcast Production: Jay Herbert Original music: Jay Herbert and Alex Ware 2024-01-1234 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 39 - Wrap-upThis is the last episode of 2023 and before their break for the holidays (and a well earned rest), Philippa and Robbie wrap-up this year with a reflection of how this year has panned out since starting the podcast in April. It has been quite a journey of growth and self-discovery as well as a lot of fun. For the last 7 months, they have been running the private HSP Connection community and in 2024 it is moving onto a public platform. A space to carry on the ideas and themes that...2023-12-1528 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 38 - WisdomAs HSPs, we have access to so much wisdom, but for most of us, the teaching we've gotten hasn't included how to trust our own inner knowings. In fact, it's often been about trusting authority figures over ourselves. In this episode, Philippa and Robbie talk about the joy of connecting to other wise women, being able to show up authentically in those spaces, and see their own wisdom and power reflected back to them. Robbie shares about her journey to trust her intuition, even when her brain is "logic-ing" her away from it, and Philippa...2023-12-0851 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 37 - TeenagersWelcome back, folks! This week on the podcast, Philippa is joined by the amazing Jules, a therapist specialising in working with teenagers and young adults. They dive deep into the intricate world of adolescent psychology, covering everything from common themes in therapy sessions to the crucial role parents play in supporting their teens. Get ready for an enlightening discussion on resilience-building strategies for teenagers and discover how, sometimes, parents need a bit of support themselves. Jules and Philippa share invaluable insights on navigating those challenging years, offering practical tips on connecting with teenagers and fostering a supportive...2023-12-0151 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 36 - JealousyJealousy is an uncomfortable but common human emotion, and can manifest in different ways. In this episode, Philippa and Robbie talk about how to use jealousy as a flag to turn inward and discover what we really desire. Bonus: Philippa and Robbie display their acting "skills" in a bit of a roleplay. LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie: ⁠⁠robbieleigh.com⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠safeandsupported.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Production: Jay Herbert Original music: Jay Herbert and Alex Ware 2023-11-2441 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 35 - HolidaysWelcome to a special holiday edition with Philippa and Robbie, where they're not just surviving the season as HSPs, but thriving in it! Get ready to discover how to turn the holiday chaos into a source of joy and fulfilment. 'Tis the season for more—more activities, more invitations, more expectations, more energy, more doing, and definitely more peopling. But fear not, because Robbie and Philippa are here to guide you through the art of managing the "more" and transforming it into a holiday season that's not just doable but totally worth it. Join them as...2023-11-1747 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 34 - Self-loveSelf-Love is one of Robbie's favorite topics! The messages we internalize growing up are often about conditional love, so that's how many of us learn to love ourselves (and others). If we do [fill in the blank] we'll be deserving of love. Until we do [blank], we don't fully deserve love. From there, we judge ourselves mercilessly about how we're falling short and constantly feel like we're not enough. Learning to love yourself is truly life-changing. It helps create a sense of safety and appreciation within your own being. And the benefits ripple out to...2023-11-1043 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 33 - BurnoutWelcome back, lovely listeners! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of burnout with the incredible Josh Speraneo. Get ready for a candid discussion about the signs, struggles, and triumphs of burnout. Josh spills the beans on his personal burnout journey in his 20s -what it looked like, how he bounced back, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. But he's not alone in this; our very own hosts, Robbie and Philippa, bare their souls and share their burnout tales. It's a heart-to-heart conversation that'll leave you nodding in recognition. ...2023-11-0353 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 32 - IntegrationBeing an HSP is such an important part of who we are, and for many of us, realizing we are highly sensitive is life-changing. In this conversation, Robbie and Philippa acknowledge this while also looking at the other things that inform who we are and how we experience the world. Who is at the core of you? What qualities does your unconditioned self have? What wisdom does she bring? Philippa and Robbie *really* didn't know where this conversation was going, but they trusted their gifts and each other, leaned into their intuition, and followed the...2023-10-2732 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 31 - UniqueAfter a break over the Summer, Philippa and Robbie are recording new episodes in their signature style. Relaxed, deep, sometimes irreverent but always real! They are so happy to be back. They will have a few guests for you too over the coming months. They really enjoyed being part of the recent HSP Awareness Summit and new listeners are so welcome to the podcast community. It's great to have you here along with the wonderful, faithful listeners who tune in each week. Thank you all for being here. This...2023-10-2048 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 30 - GriefThis week on the podcast, Philippa is talking to her good friend Jules about grief. We're not all good at talking about the hard things in life, particularly grief, and Philippa and Jules really wanted to talk about this in the hope that you might feel more able to talk about it. Jules is a therapist in the NHS in the UK and also in private practice. She specialises in children and young people and she also works with adults and she is a supervisor for other therapists. Grief...2023-10-1339 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 29 - MindfulnessRobbie is talking today with the wonderful Ksenia Eliseev about the magic of mindfulness, moving from head to body, managing stress, quieting the scary voices in your head, and the importance of being in the present moment. More about Ksenia: Ksenia Eliseev is a life and leadership coach for introverts and highly sensitive people in STEM professions who want to find more meaning and ease in their lives and careers. As an engineer-turned-life-coach, she helps logical thinkers reconnect with their creative nature, let go of resistance that holds them back, and rediscover joy a...2023-10-0649 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 28 - FlowWhat does "flow" mean to you? How do you experience it? How do you access it? In this episode Robbie and Philippa work through how they experience flow and, in their usual style, the conversation is deep and it winds gently in many directions. Please let us know how this episode made you feel. Click ⁠HERE⁠ to register your interest for the HSP Awakening Summit happening 2-6 October 2023 LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.robbieleigh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.safeandsupported.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Produ 2023-09-2935 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 27 - CommunitySarah Green is back with Philippa again on this episode talking about Community. Sarah first guested on Episode 19 where we talked about her reflections on the work she does with her coaching clients. Sarah has created two communities over the last year or so and Philippa is a member of one of them so she invited Sarah to talk about what community means to her, why it's important and how it differs to networking and other groups. Sarah is such a testament to understanding what you need and if you can't find it, create...2023-09-2241 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 26 - Self-employmentRobbie is talking today with one of her mentors, the wonderful Val Nelson, about all things self-employment! If you're considering self-employment or have already made the leap, you won't want to miss this one. Val Nelson is a career and business coach for introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) who want meaningful work without the overwhelm. She enjoys helping people clarify their career or self-employment decisions. As an introvert and HSP herself, she used to think self-employment was not for her. Yet now she enjoys having a thriving business and has learned there are a lot of...2023-09-1535 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 25 - AddictionTRIGGER WARNING: This is a thought-provoking episode around addiction and may not be for everyone. Please take care of yourself and skip it if you feel it might not be good for you right now. Our guest is Jane Elizabeth Aston who is in recovery for drink and drug addiction and is a huge advocate for 12 step recovery programmes. She is an HSP and now coaches people in recovery. Philippa is the adult child of an alcoholic and it is only in recent years that she has come to terms with the devastating effect of her mother's...2023-09-081h 07

HSP ConnectionEpisode 24 - VoicesIn today's episode, Philippa and Robbie delve into the importance of using our voices, speaking our truths, and sharing our stories. Tremendous healing can come from sharing our experiences and knowings with others, whether that's through a conversation with a friend, creating art, or starting a podcast. ;) And using your voice from a place of truth and vulnerability can create incredible connection. Allowing others to truly see you is a gift. We need more sensitive voices in the world because we can help shape things toward a world that...2023-09-0132 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 23 - MenThis week we are talking with friend of the podcast, Josh Speraneo. We invited Josh to talk about his experience as a highly sensitive man and he brings so much wisdom about that as well as raising HSP children and the joy of being an HSP Empath. Josh is a bright light in the HSP community and it was a real treat to hear some of his story and hear him speak so passionately. We love his framework of Awareness, Understanding and Awakening and, as Josh mentions in this episode, he is co-hosting (with the...2023-08-2557 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 21 - ParentingRobbie is speaking today with the wonderful Lillian Ricardo, HSP Coach and Momprenuer, about parenting as a highly sensitive person (HSP). We talk about: Negative messages about being sensitive and how to tune into your strengths The martyr model of parenthood and how to model something different for your children Mom guilt and how to release it Self care and how developing resilience around discomfort is one of the keys to taking care of yourself The importance of fun, joy, and play Getting support (including some fun ways to get support from Lillian) More about...2023-08-1141 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 20 - BreakRobbie and Philippa are taking a break to spend time with their families over the summer. We considered taking a break from the podcast too but in this episode we talk about out thought process and why we decided to keep the episodes coming out even while we're away. It was a very intentional decision but is one we wanted to explain as we truly believe that taking a break from our every day lives, if we are able to do so, is really important. Important for everyone but especially HSPs. To make really good use of...2023-08-0429 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 19 - ReflectionsSarah Green is a coach and she currently concentrates on self-knowledge and career development with her clients. In this conversation with Philippa, Sarah talks about conditioning, expectations, permission, finding our own voice - basically a lot of Philippa's favourite subjects! As coaches, we continuously reflect on our practice and our own work and here Sarah discusses how self-reflection and reflections from working with her clients inform her coaching practice. It's a wonderful example to us all on how taking time and space to reconnect with our core self and challenging our thinking can help us find our own voice...2023-07-2855 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 18 - DifferentHave you ever felt different? And did that somehow make you feel less than or not good enough? In this episode, Philippa and Robbie dive into the deep need we have as humans to be accepted by others and also our (sometimes conflicting) desire to be our unique selves. Philippa shares about being the black sheep of her family, how the meaning of that has evolved for her, and how self-forgiveness has played an important part of the journey. Robbie shares about the importance of kindness and diversity. Being your unique self is...2023-07-2135 min

The Gaby U Show51 | Unraveling Past trauma to heal with Philippa Robinson |The Gaby U show In her late 40s, Philippa found herself no longer able to hide from the truth that her childhood trauma had significantly affected her life. Learning to love and live for herself, she has been through a healing transformation. She also discovered she is a highly sensitive person (HSP )which has brought a deep meaning and perspective to her life. Her soul mission is to guide people to be the truest versions of themselves because she believes that is where the joy is in life and it's the greatest gift we can give ourselves. You can con...2023-07-1744 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 17 - EmotionsToday we welcome our good friend Trude to the podcast. Trude Sletteland lives in Bergen in Norway. She's a facilitator. a coach, a business owner, an artist, an author, a singer and a fighter for the things she feels passionate about. Trude told us she wanted to talk about the acceptance of and gratitude for emotions and we both said "Yes!" straight away. Trude tells us about her realisation as a young person that she experiences the world differently to others. What other people see as great, she sees and feels as marvellous, wonderful and amazing. This...2023-07-1442 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 16 - OrdinaryWho says everything has to be extraordinary to be worthwhile? In this episode, Philippa and Robbie take a look at what it means to live an ordinary life (and how extraordinary that can be). We talk about the importance of presence, mindfulness, and appreciation for all the little things that as HSPs bring us such joy. We also dig into how comparison can spoil a perfectly lovely moment and the importance of looking within to follow our own wisdom. Have a listen and then let us know what simple pleasures in...2023-07-0730 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 15 - ForgivenessWhat do you think of when you hear "forgiveness"? This week Robbie and Philippa go deep (of course we do, we're HSPs!) into forgiveness and by that we mean the internal work of freeing ourselves from the stuck energy of re-feeling hurt. We are not talking about releasing others to absolve them from hurt they have caused but we are talking about self-forgiveness as an important part of self-compassion and the work we can do to learn from past experiences. We share our own examples of how self-forgiveness has really helped us release stuck energy...2023-06-3041 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 14 - BodyWhat are the messages we hear about how our bodies should look, and how does that influence the way we see ourselves? In this episode, we talk about our ever-evolving relationships with our bodies. From childhood memories to societal pressures, we're sharing our personal journeys and unpacking the thin = good, fat = bad myth. Robbie shares an exercise that helped her fall in love with her body after a lifetime of criticizing it, and Philippa talks about how liberating it's been to put on a swimming costume multiple times a week for the past year. 2023-06-2341 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 13 - ComparisonTrigger warning: we talk about trauma and trauma responses in this episode. "Comparison is the thief of joy" said Theodore Roosevelt. The mean voice that tells us we're not good enough (or anything else enough) when we're having self-confidence challenges. The voice that tells us to look at how well others are doing and we can't possibly be as good. It's trying to protect us from something perceived as a potential threat by keeping us full of shame and playing small. It also stops us growing and going for things we want. It steals our...2023-06-1653 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 11 - IntuitionWe followed our intuition this episode and it took on a beautiful life of its own. :) Philippa was intrigued by this definition: Intuition = instinct + spirit, and we had a lovely conversation around it. What is intuition? What is spirit? Who is the core part of us? How do we tune in to the parts of us that know things? We don't have all the answers, but we really enjoyed the exploration. LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.robbieleigh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.safeandsupported.c...2023-06-0249 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 10 - PerfectionismPerfectionism is a survival strategy we develop to keep us safe, but really, it keeps us small. As Dr. Brené Brown says, "It's a 20 ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us, when in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from flight." Who defines perfect? Listen to hear Philippa and Robbie's strategies for letting ourselves off the hook, making friends with perfectionism, doing things imperfectly, and reclaiming our energy so we can pursue healthy striving on the things that really matter. Join us in making a joyful, imperfect impact! 2023-05-3057 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 9 - BoundariesBoundaries are a vital piece of the puzzle for HSPs and can feel really hard for us to create. In this episode, Philippa talks about boundaries in a way we've never heard before: as a resource management system. Join us as we share some tips and techniques for putting boundaries in place. We don't have it all figured out (far from it!) but we're happy to share what we know. LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.robbieleigh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.safeandsupported.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Willow McIntosh:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://inluminance.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Bjelland:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.j...2023-05-2654 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 8 - RhythmThis episode is connected to episodes 4 (self-care) and 7 (relationships), so you may find it helpful to revisit those. Robbie discovered her rhythm and needs by learning from what didn't work for her. In contrast, for Philippa, it was a matter of taking a chance and trying something different, inspired by Brené Brown's Ted Talk on vulnerability. Both of them experienced significant changes as a result of their discoveries. Acknowledging that, despite achieving what society deems as "success", it doesn't equate to happiness allowed Philippa to explore her own needs. She now finds joy in continuing to discover h...2023-05-2347 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 7 - Relationships In this podcast episode, we discuss our experiences as HSPs in relationships and offer some insights for all kinds of relationships. We emphasise the importance of acknowledging and believing in high sensitivity, expressing ourselves, knowing our needs, and setting boundaries. We caution against people-pleasing and over-giving, and suggest seeking out other HSPs. LINKS: Email us: ⁠⁠⁠hspconnectionpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Robbie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.robbieleigh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Philippa: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.safeandsupported.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ Willow McIntosh:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://inluminance.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Bjelland:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.juliebjelland.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Highly Sensitive Refuge blog:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://highlysensitiverefuge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Production: Jay Herbert Original music: Jay Herbert and Alex Ware 2023-05-191h 04

HSP ConnectionEpisode 6 - SystemsIn this episode, Robbie and Philippa discuss their experiences as highly sensitive people (HSPs) in systems and structures, with a particular focus on the workplace. Despite the intention to cover a range of systems, they found that their personal experiences with corporate positions took centre stage. Robbie shares her frustration at feeling like she didn't belong in the workplace, and her observations that the systems in place can be harmful to many people. As an HSP, she cannot simply accept this state of affairs, and calls for systems that work for the majority rather than just benefitting...2023-05-161h 04

HSP ConnectionEpisode 5 - StrengthAs highly sensitive people, many of us have grown up feeling like our sensitivity is a weakness, something to be hidden or overcome. But in this episode, we're going to explore the strengths of being highly sensitive and how we can learn to embrace and celebrate our sensitivity. According to the definition of "sensitive", we are quick to detect and respond to slight changes, signals, or influences, and we have a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings. These are powerful strengths that enable us to be deeply empathetic and compassionate towards others, as well as perceptive...2023-05-1250 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 4 - Self-CareIn this episode, Robbie and Philippa discuss the fact that radical self-care is vital to HSPs, and not a luxury. Our nervous systems are constantly processing information, which is why it's essential to find activities that help us relax, restore, and rejuvenate. As Robbie says, self-care is as important for HSPs as sleep. During the episode, we talk about slowing down to be present and aware of our surroundings, prioritizing time for rest and digestion, and giving ourselves permission to take care of ourselves. We also discuss how the narrative that women must prioritize the car...2023-05-051h 12

HSP ConnectionEpisode 3 - GiftsDo you identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may have heard the message that there's something wrong with you or that you need to hide parts of yourself. But the truth is, there's nothing wrong with you! In fact, being an HSP can bring joy and enrichment to your life and the lives of those around you. In this episode, Philippa and Robbie share their experiences and discuss the many gifts that come with high sensitivity. These include: Intuition: HSPs often have a strong sense of intuition that allows them to ma...2023-04-2849 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 2 - TraitWelcome to our podcast, where we'll be delving deep into the world of high sensitivity and HSPs. We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey, as we explore everything from our personal experiences as HSPs to how we use this trait in our work as high sensory coaches. If you're not familiar with the term HSP, don't worry - we'll be covering everything you need to know! Being an HSP is not something to be ashamed of, in fact, it's something to celebrate! We'll be discussing how we discovered our own sensitivity, what it means...2023-04-2151 min

HSP ConnectionEpisode 1 - IntroductionIntroducing HSP Connection - the podcast that celebrates all things high sensitivity! Hosted by two HSP coaches, Philippa Robinson and Robbie Leigh, we are here to help you embrace your sensitivity and see it as the superpower it truly is. Philippa and Robbie met on a coaching programme where they discovered their high sensory gifts, which they now use to support themselves and their clients. And now, they are bringing their expertise and enthusiasm to your ears! But don't expect a perfectly polished podcast - Robbie is a recovering perfectionist and Philippa is a recovering...2023-04-1713 min

Meeting of MindsEpisode 91 - the beauty and gifts that come with being an HSPWelcome back to the HSP Connection series with my co-host, Robbie Leigh. We started last week with an overview of what it means to be an HSP. We said we'd drop another episode within a few days to really get this HSP Connection series going and here it is. In this episode we're looking at some of the many gifts of being an HSP. Such as: intuition emotional intelligence (EQ) ability to read people see how things affect people quirky and nerdy and funny with it we create safety for people to share heart...2023-01-3142 min

Meeting of MindsEpisode 90 - an introduction to the trait of high sensitivity and being a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)After a break, the podcast is back with series 6 and I am so pleased to be joined by co-host Robbie Leigh for what we're calling the HSP Connection series. We are both really excited to bring you these conversations about all things high sensitivity and HSP. We will talk about our experiences of being HSPs, how we found out, what it means, what it means for us, how we bring it into our work as high sensory coaches, what it means in our everyday lives, what it means to the people around us and how amazing it is to...2023-01-2742 min

Meeting of MindsEpisode 89 - finding moments of joy every day with PippaFor the final episode of series 5, and of 2022, I am talking to my good friend, and cold water swimming buddy, Pippa Parfait. Pippa is a business coach and strategist, the co-founder of the Disobedient Business Co, the host of the business mastermind that I'm currently part of and an all round fabulous disobedient person. We talk about joy. About finding the little moments of joy every day, being intentional with the finding of them and how finding them leads to bigger discoveries. It was such a great conversation and we had a good laugh as we...2022-12-2143 min

Meeting of MindsEpisode 87 - looking after yourself during the festivitiesI will be starting 2023 with a mini-series I’m recording with Robbie Leigh (my guest on episode 82). It’s called “The HSP Connection” and we’re going to be exploring lots of interesting topics with our HSP slant. There will be something in the series for everyone and I hope you’ll join us. This episode is about how the holiday season is not always a happy time and I give you some tips and reminders of things you can do for yourself that will help you navigate the festivities. I forgot to say, a thing I hear...2022-12-0737 min

Meeting of MindsEpisode 82 - how health challenges can show us the way with RobbieRobbie Leigh's work is totally aligned with mine and it was such a pleasure to have this conversation with her. She is warm, wise and wonderful (I love a bit of alliteration!). Her journey to where she is now, doing her much needed work in the world began with debilitating health challenges that she is still working with today. She knew she had to make changes to her life and rather than find a new identity, she came to an awareness of who she truly is. I hope you find her as inspiring as I do. 2022-11-0257 min