The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast: Recent Episodes
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 parenthood. Together, we'll dive into common challenges of Highly Sensitive Parents, hear from other HSPs and Empaths about their experiences in parenthood, and learn to honor and celebrate our sensitivity - not only as parents, but as humans.
This podcast is a resource from www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com, a website that seeks to provide resources for HSP parents. The mission of Highly Sensitive Parenthood is to teach Highly Sensitive parents how to harness their strengths and manage challenges with grace and confidence, in order to thrive in parenthood.
About your host: Amy Lajiness is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Parenting Coach who has spent countless hours supporting Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents in reclaiming their peace and confidence. Amy holds certifications in Perinatal Mental Health, Ecotherapy, and High Sensitivity. Amy is an HSP herself as well as a mother of two highly energetic young children.
When not living her passion of supporting HSP parents, you can find Amy sipping tea, reading, playing guitar, making art, and spending time with friends and family in the great outdoors.
Are you feeling down? Disconnected from yourself, loved ones, or activities that used to bring you pleasure? Loss of appetite or poor sleep? These are common symptoms of depression, among others.
I’m continuing last week’s podcast topic around experiencing depression as a Highly Sensitive (HSP) Parent by sharing “3 Ways to Cope with Depression” in this week’s podcast.
Bottom line is: You are not alone. If you are feeling “not yourself,” tearful, isolated, or sad, you may be experiencing some symptoms of depression. If so, please read our blog to learn about ways that you can find the support you deserve.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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3 coping skills to manage and treat depression
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Where to seek out professional help, specifically for HSPs and Parents
Resources from this episode:
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or mental health advice. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness, medical, or mental health condition. Although Amy Lajiness is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of California, she is not acting in that capacity here. Amy Lajiness is acting as an HSP Parenting Coach and Educator, not as a licensed medical health professional, mental health professional, or in her professional capacity as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Working with us is not a guarantee of any results. Inner Nature Therapy, Inc. owns all copyrights to the materials presented here unless otherwise noted.
highlysensitiveparenthood #depression #copingskills #hsp #empath #parenting #hspempowerment #hspresources #mentalhealth #anxiousparent #sensitivity #parentthing #ppd #postpartum #postpartumdepression #momdepression
My weekly podcast took a brief hiatus while I hosted my very first (Anti)Challenge, but it’s back now!
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve shared about HSP Parents and Anxiety, but this week, I’m delving into a slightly heavier topic. Like anyone else, HSP Parents can at times experience low mood and depression. If you or someone you know has struggled with depression or low mood (or even just feeling fatigued or “not yourself - some sneaky symptoms of depression) check out this week’s podcast.
As always, you can find it on the website or linked in our Bio! And if you don’t want to miss future blog posts, you can always subscribe to our newsletter on the Highly Sensitive Parenthood website.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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What does depression feel like for HSP parents?
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Where to seek out professional help
Resources from this episode:
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blogs
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or mental health advice. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness, medical, or mental health condition. Although Amy Lajiness is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of California, she is not acting in that capacity here. Amy Lajiness is acting as an HSP Parenting Coach and Educator, not as a licensed medical health professional, mental health professional, or in her professional capacity as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Working with us is not a guarantee of any results. Inner Nature Therapy, Inc. owns all copyrights to the materials presented here unless otherwise noted.
highlysensitiveparenthood #depression #hsp #empath #parenting #hspempowerment #hspresources #mentalhealth #anxiousparent #sensitivity #parentthing #ppd #postpartum #pmads
I'm so thrilled to offer a FREE resource for overwhelmed and/or highly sensitive (HSP) parents - the 5 Days to a Stress-Free Holiday Anti-Challenge! You'll be guided to reflect on your ideal Holiday Season, and take practical steps to bring that vision to reality.
This video-based "Anti-Challenge" (because it's designed to reduce stress & challenge) is my gift to you! While it can be completed on your own time, you do need to register by 11:59 pm on November 13 to receive emails for the challenge - simply visit the Link in our Bio or visit our website.
Please be sure to share with any friends or loved ones who may benefit from the Anti-Challenge! P.S. Just for registering, you'll receive a code for 20% off ANY products or services from Highly Sensitive Parenthood, including our Course and Coaching Package!
highlysensitiveparenthood #holidayseason #hspempowerment #hspresources #hsp #empath #5daychallenge #holidayseason #stressfreeholiday #antichallenge #holidaystress #holidayoverwhelm
Last week's topic, "Understanding HSP Parents & Anxiety," resonated with many of you! This week, I’ll be sharing a few basic ways to cope with anxiety as an HSP parent. Hint: one of my tips is finding a therapist who is knowledgeable and supportive of your sensitivity, and if you're in California, I may be able to support you @innernaturetherapy!
In this episode, you'll learn:
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What are the 3 ways to cope up?
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Where to seek out professional help
Resources from this episode:
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood blog
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or mental health advice. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness, medical, or mental health condition. Although Amy Lajiness is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of California, she is not acting in that capacity here. Amy Lajiness is acting as an HSP Parenting Coach and Educator, not as a licensed medical health professional, mental health professional, or in her professional capacity as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Working with us is not a guarantee of any results. Inner Nature Therapy, Inc. owns all copyrights to the materials presented here unless otherwise noted.
highlysensitiveparenthood #anxiety #hsp #empath #parenting #hspempowerment #hspresources #mentalhealth #anxiousparent #anxiousmom #anxiousdad #sensitivity #parentthing
I am guessing many of you can already see where anxiety can overlap with being a Highly Sensitive Person! While our Sensitivity can also be a gift, it also means that we are easily overstimulated and thinking deeply about things. In this week’s podcast, I'm sharing some observations about HSP Parents and Anxiety.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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What is a Highly Sensitive Person?
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How Anxiety shows up physically and mentally.
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How Anxiety can overlap with being an HSP.
Resources from this episode:
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or mental health advice. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, heal, cure or prevent any illness, medical, or mental health condition. Although Amy Lajiness is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of California, she is not acting in that capacity here. Amy Lajiness is acting as an HSP Parenting Coach and Educator, not as a licensed medical health professional, mental health professional, or in her professional capacity as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Working with us is not a guarantee of any results. Inner Nature Therapy, Inc. owns all copyrights to the materials presented here unless otherwise noted.
highlysensitiveparenthood #anxiety #hsp #empath #parenting #hspempowerment #hspresources #mentalhealth #anxiousparent #anxiousmom #anxiousdad #sensitivity
Who here loves a rainy day? I love the permission that a rainy day offers to slow down, cozy up, or perhaps even be washed clean of some of the metaphorical dust and grime of everyday life.
Many of us HSPs relish the change of season or weather offers us. In this week's blog, I'm reflecting on how weather affects our thoughts, feelings, and activities.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How weather affects our thoughts, feelings, and activities as Highly Sensitive Person.
- Encourage to simply notice and be mindful of how you (and your child) are impacted by your environment, and even the weather.
- Support and resources available from Highly Sensitive Parenthood
Resources from this episode:
- Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
- Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
- Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
- Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog
- Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #rainydayscliches #theoffice #phyllis #hspempowerment #hspresources #rainyday #autumn #slowdown #rain #cozy #hygge
Have you had a tough start to your day recently? It happens to the best of us! In this week's blog, I'm sharing a recent difficult day in my household and what I did - personally and with my kids - to recover and turn the day around.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Ways on how to reset from a rocky start to your day, including:
-Get outside for a short mindful walk - or trip to the playground or park
-Acknowledge to yourself and/or your kids that the day is not going well, and state an intention to "turn the day around." You can even brainstorm & get creative about what you need to make this happen!
-Forgive yourself - and each other - for being grumpy or for any other bumps in the road. If you can, laugh at yourself or the situation, with kindness and self-compassion.
- Support and resources available from Highly Sensitive Parenthood
Resources from this episode:
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blogs
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #recover #badday #backtoschool #hspempowerment #hspresources #momlife #tiredmom #overwhelmedmom #motherhood #tiredasamother
Hey there HSP and Empath Parents! How many of you are Highly Sensitive Parents of child(ren) who are also HSPs? In fact, High Sensitivity (aka “Sensory Processing Sensitivity”) is an inherited trait! That means the biological children of HSP parents are slightly more likely to be Highly Sensitive Children (HSC’s).
In this week's blog, I'll be sharing the gifts and as well as challenges of being an HSP parent of an HSP child. I'd LOVE to hear more about your experiences as a parent of an HSP child in the comments!
In this episode, you'll learn:
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The gifts and benefits of being an HSP Parent of an HSP Child
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A few unique challenges of being an HSP Parent of an HSP Child
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Support and resources available from Highly Sensitive Parenthood
Resources from this episode:
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blogs
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Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel
highlysensitiveparenthood #empath #hsp #sensitivityisagift #hspchild #parenting #overwhelm #hspresources #hspempowerment #highlysensitivechild #highlysensitive #sensitivechild #strongandsensitive #positiveparenting
Have you ever been told “you’re too sensitive” or “you’re so emotional?”
Have you found yourself overwhelmed and overstimulated by chaotic environments, or by the many competing demands of life and parenthood?
If you're just beginning to realize that you are an HSP, my newest blog is for you! I'm sharing some beginner-friendly info about High Sensitivity, as well as some reflections on parenthood as an HSP.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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Things to know if you are an HSP parent
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Support and resources you get from Highly Sensitive Parenthood
Resources from this episode:
1.) https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/blog/what-is-an-hsp-and-how-do-i-know-if-i-am-highly-sensitive
2.) https://highlysensitiveparenthood.mykajabi.com/hsp-parenthood-course
3.) https://highlysensitiveparenthood.mykajabi.com/hsp-parent-toolkit
4.) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmPW6a55sZZ3qXlcA-EPng
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #hspresources #hspempowerment #highlysensitiveperson #overstimulation #parenting #highlysensitivesoul #sensitivityisastrength
Are you an HSP Parent who hates playdates? This week's podcast is for you! I've recently been giving some thought to why playdates can be draining for so many of us Highly Sensitive and Empath parents, and wanted to share my reflections with you. Listen to this podcast for some easy tips on how to make playdates less overwhelming and stressful.
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #exhausted #playdates #tiredmom #tireddad #parenting #parenthood #hspempowerment #hspresources #tiredasamother
Hey HSP and Empath Parents! This week's blog is the third and final of our "Boundary Setting" series. If you (like me) struggle to say "no" or set boundaries around your time and energy, this blog is for you!
highlysensitiveparenthood #boundaries #affirmations #itsoktosayno #hspempowerment #hspresources #no #parenting #overwhelmedmom #settingboundaries #momstress
In last week's blog and podcast, I explored why it is so difficult for HSPs and Empaths to set healthy boundaries. This week, I'm sharing 3 affirmations to help HSP parents set and maintain boundaries.
highlysensitiveparenthood #empath #hsp #boundaries #hspempowerment #hspresources #affirmations #parenting #empathparent #hspparent #momstruggles #momlifebalance #momguilt
So many of us HSP parents have a difficult time setting boundaries with our time, energy, and the people around us. As parents, we already put a great deal of our time and energy into caring for our children, leaving precious little left over for other people. This week's blog explores WHY it is so challenging for many of us to say "No," or to set boundaries around our time and energy. You can find our blog at www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #boundaries #parentinglife #emotionalwellness #hspempowerment #hspresources
This week's topic is a little different than the normal "tips and tricks" style post - we're looking at the words "parenting" and "parenthood." Does one of these words feel more loaded or pressured than the other? Check out my thoughts.
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #parenting #parenthood #hspresources #hspempowerment
How do you all feel about affirmations? While some may view them as silly, our self-talk does have a powerful impact on our state of mind! I've created several affirmations that I’ve created specifically for Highly Sensitive parents and caregivers. This week's blog (link in bio) includes a FREE printable/downloadable image to remind you always to speak to yourself with love.
highlysensitiveparenthood #hsp #empath #affirmations #hspempowerment #hspresources
When was the last time you felt refreshed and optimistic after reading the news? Highly Sensitive People tend to process deeply, and feel the emotions of others acutely, which is a ripe combination for both ruminating on negative news stories and also feeling depressed or anxious after reading an upsetting news story. In my newest podcast, I'm sharing some helpful tips on how to achieve a balanced and boundaried approach to news consumption.
highlysensitiveparenthood #hspempowerment #empath #socialanxiety #goodnews
It's Back to School season! In this week's podcast, we look at some common challenges for sensitive parents as kids transition to a new school year, and offer helpful tips on how to manage this season with ease and confidence. #highlysensitiveparenthood #hspchallenges #hspempowerment #backtoschool
Our newest podcast shares a behind-the-scenes peek at the origins of Highly Sensitive Parenthood - I'll share a bit about myself and the reason why I started Highly Sensitive Parenthood. #highlysensitiveparenthood #highlysensitiveperson #hspresources #sensitivity #hspempowerment
Hey HSP Parents!
We are so thrilled to announce that we've introduced a weekly Podcast that explores themes from our blog. This week, we're looking at the Top 3 Challenges of Highly Sensitive Parents:
1) Always being “on”
2) Managing my emotions when my child is upset
3) My partner/loved ones not understanding or supporting my sensitivity
Feel free to share or drop comments below about your own challenges as an HSP parent!