
Sensitive Stories
Grab your coziest blanket and listen in with psychotherapist, author, and fellow HSP April Snow as she deep-dives into the inner lives of Highly Sensitive People - those of us who live with our hearts and eyes wide open. Through these rich and insightful conversations, you’ll hear inspiring stories of how you can move beyond overwhelm, uncover your unique sensitive strengths, and step into a more fulfilling and nurturing life.
Episodes
42 episodes
42: Cutting Family Ties as an HSP
Do you have a difficult relationship with a parent? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about cutting family ties and: • The most common reasons most people cut ties with parents or close family members ...
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Episode 42
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41: Symbolism of Self-Care
Do you struggle to care for yourself when overwhelmed? In this episode, I talk with Arianna Smith, LPC about allowing card pulls to guide your self-care practice and: • The importance of starting with slow mornings and intr...
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Episode 41
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47:02

40: Using Food to Cope with Sensitivity
Have you used food to cope with your sensitivity? In this episode, I talk with Josie Munroe, LMFT about the connection between sensitivity and eating disorders and: • What factors predispose highly sensitive people to devel...
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Episode 40
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42:36

39: Finding Your Voice Through Fierce Self-Compassion
Are you nurturing and advocating for yourself? In this episode, I talk with Nadine Pinede about dimming your inner critic to a whisper and: • Learning to advocate for yourself when you have an invisible illness and/or are a...
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Episode 39
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49:03

38: Creatively Finding Your Freedom as an HSP
Do you feel selfish for slowing down? In this episode, I talk with Lisa-Marie Vecchio about making big life changes to find more peace and: • Trusting your gut when making decisions for your life and work • Moving f...
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Episode 38
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48:33

37: Nurturing Supportive Friendships as an HSP
What is possible when you feel deeply seen in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Laura Deneen, LPC-MHSP and Lauren Jackson, LPC-MHSP about the benefits of supportive friendships and: • The different roles frie...
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Episode 37
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45:14

36: Embracing Your Sensitive Awareness
Have you felt embarrassed by your sensitivity? In this episode, I talk with William Allen about the journey of learning to understand and embrace being an HSP as well as: • Moving from living inauthentically to accepting yo...
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Episode 36
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52:20

35: Releasing Your Emotions Through Creativity
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or struggle to communicate your experience as an HSP? In this episode, I talk with Lucy Sherman, LPC about expressing yourself through creativity and: • How to use card decks and cre...
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Episode 35
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58:50

34: Navigating Dating Burnout as a Sensitive Person
Are you feeling burned out by the dating process or struggling to show up in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Marcus, LCSW about going at your own pace and: • Caring for yourself when starting new relation...
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Episode 34
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41:24

33: Sensitive Self-Care Through the Seasons
Are you constantly feeling disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk with Nichola Day about allowing seasonal changes to be a reminder to look within and: • The pivotal moment when you realize you’re highly sensitive an...
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Episode 33
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51:01

32: Embracing Depth and Connection as a Highly Sensitive Person
Are you leaning into the positive experiences of being highly sensitive? In this episode, I talk with Tom Falkenstein about the beauty of connecting deeply as an HSP and: • The correlation between sensitivity and mental hea...
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Episode 32
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41:21

31: Surrendering into Softness + Less Anxiety Through Music
Are you pushing yourself beyond your limits? In this episode, I talk with Maya Benattar, LCAT about ways to soften into rest and connection with yourself and: • Using music and other sensory experiences to understand your emotions more ...
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Episode 31
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52:21

30: Express Your Big Emotions Out Loud
Did you learn to repress your emotions as a kid or are you figuring out how to support the big emotions of your HSP kiddo? In this episode, I talk with Sarita Fichtner about the importance of expressing your emotions from an early age and:&...
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Episode 30
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39:28

29: Gently Building a Relationship with Yourself as an HSP
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your needs? In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Cush, LCPC about being more gentle with yourself and: • Finding your way to acceptance of your sensitivity through self-compassion <...
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Episode 29
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38:41

28: Caring For Your Needs as a Highly Sensitive Parent
Are you overwhelmed and exhausted trying to be the perfect parent? In this episode, I talk with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C about highly sensitive parenthood and: • What to do when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and touched o...
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Episode 28
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50:23

27: Soothing Anxiety + Getting Unstuck with Tapping
Do you often get stuck in anxiety and overthinking? In this episode, I talk with Kate Hennessey about using tapping to self-soothe your sensitive nervous system and: • The importance of setting up routines and of carving ou...
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Episode 27
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26: Embracing Your Sensitivity + Socializing On Your Own Terms
Have you gotten stuck in the belief that HSPs are fragile? In this episode, I talk with Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT about celebrating your sensitivity and: • Teaching people how to treat you and communicating that your need...
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Episode 26
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45:43

25: Using Nature to Recharge and Reconnect with Your Sensitive Self
Is it difficult to find quiet spaces to think and reflect? In this episode, I talk with Jenna Mitchell, BSW, MSW, RSW about using nature as a resource to recharge and: • How highly sensitive people are more connected and po...
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Episode 25
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48:20

24: Honoring Your Energetic + Emotional Ebbs and Flows
Do you worry you’re moving too slowly or not keeping up? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • Any suggestions on how to cope when my deep processing translates to working much slower than everyone else? <...
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Episode 24
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19:30

23: The Grief + Hope in Being a Late Bloomer as an HSP
Have you taken longer in life to meet certain milestones or discover yourself? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Giberson about being a late bloomer and: • The healing power of language and being able to connect with oth...
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Episode 23
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49:28

22: Coming Home to Your True Self with Somatic Healing Work
Are you feeling disconnected with your body and constantly pushing yourself to do more? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Danica Harris about coming home to yourself and: • Carving out space and time to reconnect with your t...
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Episode 22
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43:41

21: Detaching from Obligation and Guilt as a Sensitive Person
Are you overgiving in your relationships? In this episode, I talk with Melissa Guttman, MT-BC, LCAT about setting boundaries with emotionally immature people and: • Why highly sensitive people often struggle with boun...
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Episode 21
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20: Finding Peace at Home, Even Amidst the Chaos
Are you able to fully relax and decompress at home? In this solo episode I answer two listener questions: • What can you do to make moving to a new space less stressful? • How can I manage living with ot...
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Episode 20
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