The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast

The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast

Hosted by: Amy Lajiness

Welcome to the Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast! The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast helps HSP and Empath Moms, Dads, Parents, and Caregivers learn to not just survive, but truly thrive amidst the challenges of...

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How to Turn Overwhelming Spaces into Soothing Sanctuaries with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy of Spark Joy and Flow

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**   Our living spaces...
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Creating Systems that Nurture You & Your Family with Laura Hernandez of MamaSystems.net

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**   Do you struggle...
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Supporting HSP Teens and Tweens with Nellie Harden of NellieHarden.com

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**  Are you the parent of...
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Balancing Work and Parenthood for Highly Sensitive Parents, with Liz St. Jean of The Mint Ambition

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.** Amy Lajiness of Highly...
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Ebb and Flow for Highly Sensitive People

Our lives, and our energies, follow a universal pattern of ebb and flow; intensity and calm both have their place in the cycle of life. On this week’s podcast, I am sharing how to recognize ebb and flow for highly...
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How to talk to a non-HSP Partner about your Sensitivity

In my work with HSP adults, one of the biggest challenges that comes up is having a non-HSP partner who has difficulty understanding the experience of being Highly Sensitive. Of course, there are many benefits to an...
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The Power of Micro-Breaks as an HSP Parent

Let’s be real, parenting is relentless. Many of us Highly Sensitive Parents don’t get nearly the amount of down time that we need to feel calm and energized. Instead, we find ourselves rushing from task to task,...
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Calm Outings for HSP Parents & Children

Last week’s blog about the overwhelm of birthday parties got me thinking about the pressure many parents feel to go on fun outings with their kids, even when they cause overwhelm for the Highly Sensitive parent and/or...
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Why are Birthday Parties so Hard for HSPs?

This week’s blog topic is a fun one! I’ve had several HSP clients express to me their frustration with children’s birthday parties, and have spent time reflecting on why birthday parties feel so challenging for both...
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3 Signs of Sensory Overwhelm in Highly Sensitive Children

Avoidance, tears, and big emotions - these are just a few of the ways that sensory overload can show up in Highly Sensitive (HSP) Children. While each child is different, many Highly Sensitive children struggle with...
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3 Signs of Sensory Overwhelm and Overstimulation in Highly Sensitive Adults

When you hear the words “overwhelm,” “overstimulation,” and “sensitivity,” what comes up for you? For HSPs, overstimulation shows up in in our thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations, which can create additional...
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The Gifts of Sensitivity and Being an HSP

My goal at Highly Sensitive Parenthood is to empower parents and children to celebrate their sensitivity and minimize the challenges that come along with it. As looked through my blog archives in preparation for this...
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