For a long time, I thought the healthiest thing I could do was just “get over” my feelings and move on. 

As a highly sensitive introvert, I didn’t want to feel stuck or overwhelmed, so I tried to push past emotions as quickly as possible. But instead of helping, it left me more exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from myself. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that helped me stop stuffing my feelings and start learning how to process them in a safe way. 

You’ll hear why trying to “get over” emotions doesn’t work for HSPs, and the simple practices I use now - like journaling and naming emotions - that help me regulate, build emotional resilience, and feel more at peace.

Related Episodes:

88 | STOP Trying to Fix Yourself as an HSP! Reduce Emotional Overwhelm and Exhaustion with This Simple Practice

86 | STOP Trying to Hold it Together - It's Keeping You From Regulating Your Emotions

84 | STOP Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed with this Simple Journaling Prompt

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If you’re a highly sensitive introvert, you probably know what it feels like to get stuck in your head. Maybe you call it overthinking, but here’s the truth: a lot of what we label as overthinking is actually emotional avoidance. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 signs that show you’re not really overthinking—you’re avoiding your emotions. You’ll learn how looping thoughts, seeking reassurance, and “logic spirals” are actually ways your brain tries to protect you from feeling overwhelmed. 

And I’ll share a simple but powerful tool that helps you step out of avoidance and into emotional awareness. This small shift can help you reduce anxiety, calm your inner world, and stop spinning in circles.

Related Episodes:

85 | Exhausted? You're Not Regulating Your Emotions, You're Overthinking

80 | 3 Simple Tools to Stop Overthinking and Reduce Overwhelm as an HSP

53 | Instead of Overthinking Every Emotion, Try These 3 Tips to Manage Emotions  and Find Peace

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Do you only pick up your journal when you’re overwhelmed or upset? I get it. As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to see journaling as an “emotional emergency tool.” But when you only use it in crisis, you miss out on the calm and clarity it can bring to everyday life. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why consistent journaling matters, simple ways to make it a habit, and what to write about when you’re not in the middle of big emotions. 

You’ll also learn how looking back at calmer entries can help you build emotional awareness and resilience over time. If you’ve struggled with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or inconsistent journaling, this episode will help you create a practice that feels supportive, peaceful, and sustainable, not like another thing on your to-do list.

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96 | 4 Ways to Make Journaling Work Better for You as an HSP Trying to Regulate Your Emotions

83 | How Many Journals Do You Need? My #1 Tip for Beating Perfectionism as an HSP and Introvert

74 | Don't Feel Better After Journaling? Why It Feels Hard (And Why You Should Keep Going)

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As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to believe that controlling your emotions is the key to strength and peace. But here’s the truth: emotional control often leads to suppression, emotional exhaustion, and even bigger overwhelm down the road. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why trying to control your emotions keeps you stuck, and how learning to regulate instead can help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more at ease in your daily life. 

You’ll walk away with one simple reframe you can start using today to shift from control to regulation so you can build emotional awareness, reduce overthinking, and create more peace in your inner world.

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99 | Enough Holding it In! This Tool Will Help You Name Your HSP Emotions

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Do you ever feel like your emotions run the show? One minute, you’re fine, and the next, you’re spiraling or shutting down? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to start regulating your emotions in just 90 days - even if you’ve tried before and it never seemed to stick.

You’ll learn:

• The simple first step that helps highly sensitive and introverted women calm emotional overwhelm
• What to focus on each month as you build awareness, practice regulation, and create lasting emotional habits
• How journaling can become your go-to tool for emotional clarity and peace

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions, this episode will show you the path forward: one gentle step at a time.

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Do you ever feel guilty for needing rest or downtime? As a highly sensitive or introverted woman, your nervous system processes more, which means you need intentional recharge time. But guilt and old beliefs often get in the way. 

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 secrets that will help you shift your mindset so you can recharge without apology. You’ll learn why rest is maintenance (not laziness), how to untangle guilt from old conditioning, and the role boundaries play in protecting your energy. 

Plus, I’ll share practical ways to create guilt-free recharge pockets in your week. If you’re ready to rest without shame and show up with more peace and energy, this one’s for you.

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63 | HSPs & Crying: Why It's Okay and How it Helps You Build Emotional Awareness

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts” before. Maybe from a therapist, a friend, or even in a moment when someone was trying to help you calm down. But if you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman, that phrase can actually do more harm than good. 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why dismissing your emotions leaves you doubting yourself and feeling disconnected, and how to reframe it in a way that honors your sensitivity. 

You’ll learn why your emotions are valuable messengers, how to start listening to what they’re really telling you, and simple journaling prompts to help you process instead of pushing feelings away. 

If you’ve ever felt invalidated or “too much” for your emotions, this conversation will help you see your feelings as wisdom—not weakness.

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90 | You’re NOT Fine, It's Emotional Numbness! Simple Nervous System Reset for HSPs and Introverts

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If you’ve ever felt like your emotions hit all at once, leaving you overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in your thoughts, this episode is for you.

In this podcast, we’ll explore how journaling helps highly sensitive and introverted women build emotional awareness- the first step to feeling calm, clear, and in control again.

You’ll learn:

• Why journaling works so well for emotional overwhelm and overthinking
• How to use simple journal prompts to process what you’re feeling
• A calm, step-by-step way to slow your thoughts and regulate your emotions

If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start understanding what you feel before it takes over, sign up for the Journal Your Feelings Workshop https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

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Do you automatically hide how you feel, without even thinking about it?

If saying “I’m fine” has become your reflex… even when you’re anything but fine, this episode is for you. As HSPs and introverts, many of us learned early on that being emotional wasn’t safe. So we got good at pushing it down, staying calm, and not making it a big deal.

But over time, that survival strategy becomes an exhausting pattern of emotional suppression.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why hiding emotions becomes second nature—and how to begin gently reversing the pattern. You’ll learn how to spot your emotional default settings, practice safe expression like journaling or voice notes, and give yourself permission to feel without fixing or explaining.

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Have you ever spiraled after something small? Like a text left unread or a weird tone in someone’s voice? As HSPs, it’s easy to confuse our thoughts, feelings, and facts, which only adds to the overwhelm. 

In this episode, I’m walking you step by step through one of the most powerful tools I teach: how to separate what actually happened (facts), the story your mind creates (thoughts), and your emotional truth (feelings). 

You’ll learn how to stop reacting to mental clutter, honor your emotions without letting them run the show, and start feeling more grounded. I’ll also share the coaching tool that helps my clients untangle their reactions so they can respond with clarity and confidence.

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94 | STOP Hiding Your Emotions to Protect Other People, Use This Journaling Prompt Instead

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Ever felt like you were carrying a lot emotionally but couldn’t put it into words?

If you’ve ever said, “I know I’m feeling something… I just don’t know what,” this episode is for you. As HSPs and introverts, we often experience emotions in layers but without the language to name them, those feelings can get stuck, swirling inside until we shut down or say “I’m fine” (when we’re definitely not).

In this episode, I’m talking about why it’s hard to name your emotions, especially if you’ve experienced suppression, trauma, or never had emotional language modeled for you. Then I’ll walk you through a few gentle tools to help you start finding the words: emotional check-ins, using a Feelings Wheel, and simple journaling prompts.

You don’t have to name it perfectly. But you can start understanding yourself more clearly . .. one word at a time.

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97 | Afraid of Being Misunderstood as an HSP? STOP Hiding Your Emotions with this Journaling Prompt

94 | STOP Hiding Your Emotions to Protect Other People, Use This Journaling Prompt Instead

90 | You’re NOT Fine, It's Emotional Numbness! Simple Nervous System Reset for HSPs and Introverts

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☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If you’ve ever felt drained, restless, or overwhelmed after spending too much time on your phone or laptop, you’re not imagining it. As HSPs and introverts, our nervous systems process every bit of input more deeply, which means screens can quickly push us into overstimulation. 

In this episode, I’m digging into why this happens and sharing practical ways to reset. You’ll learn how to build small screen-free pauses into your day, plan longer detoxes when you need them, and even use journaling as a powerful substitute to help you calm your system and reflect on how screens impact your emotions. 

If you’ve been craving more peace, clarity, and energy, this conversation will help you create a healthier rhythm with technology.

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82 | Overstimulated, Overwhelmed, & Emotionally Exhausted? 7 Types of Self-Care for Introverts

78 | Overstimulated? STOP Pushing Through and Do This Instead

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Have you ever kept quiet about how you really feel not because you didn’t have words, but because you were afraid they’d be misunderstood?

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive and introverted women stay emotionally guarded: the fear of being misread, dismissed, or told we’re “too much.” When your emotions run deep, and your inner world is hard to put into words, it can feel safer to just keep it all in.

But that silence comes at a cost: emotional disconnection, overthinking, and loneliness.

I’ll share why this pattern shows up, how it affects your emotional safety, and what to do when you want to express yourself but don’t want to feel misunderstood.

Let’s talk about self-validation, bridging language, and creating safer spaces to share your heart without having to shrink it.

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75 | STOP Journaling Only When You Feel Overwhelmed! You're Missing This Important Thing

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Have you ever sat down with your journal, poured out some words, and still felt stuck afterward? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four biggest reasons journaling often feels unhelpful. 

I’ll share what might be holding you back (such as performing instead of processing or avoiding real feelings) and offer simple ways to shift your approach so that journaling actually helps you regulate your emotions, find clarity, and feel more grounded. 

If journaling hasn’t worked for you before, this episode will show you how to make it a powerful tool for your emotional resilience.

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83 | How Many Journals Do You Need? My #1 Tip for Beating Perfectionism as an HSP and Introvert

75 | STOP Journaling Only When You Feel Overwhelmed! You're Missing This Important Thing

74 | Don't Feel Better After Journaling? Why It Feels Hard (And Why You Should Keep Going)

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If traditional coaching calls or group programs have ever left you feeling drained, overstimulated, or pressured to “perform,” this episode is for you. 

I’m sharing why I’ve transitioned my coaching to Voxer: a voice and text messaging app that creates a private, supportive space for highly sensitive introverts. 

Voxer coaching gives you time to process before you share, lets you reach out in real-life moments (instead of waiting for a weekly call), and removes the stress of being “on” in front of others. 

In this bonus episode, you’ll learn exactly how Voxer coaching works, why it’s designed with your sensitive nervous system in mind, and how it can help you feel more supported, grounded, and understood every single day. 

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Feeling emotionally drained, overstimulated, or like you just want to hide after too much peopling? You might be in an introvert hangover and you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle 3-step recovery ritual I use whenever I feel emotionally fried or socially overloaded. It’s called the Introvert Hangover Recovery routine, and it’s designed to help highly sensitive introverts come back to themselves without guilt or pressure.

If you’ve ever struggled to bounce back after too much stimulation or people time, this episode will give you a soft, nurturing way to rest, regroup, and feel like yourself again.

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81| Anxiety or Sensory Overload? How to Know What’s Really Draining You as an Introvert and HSP

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Have you ever held back your emotions to avoid making someone else uncomfortable? Or worried that being honest about how you feel would make you seem dramatic or too much?

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive introverts struggle to express their emotions: you’ve been taught that your feelings are a burden. I’ll walk you through where that belief often comes from, how it quietly leads to resentment and burnout, and what you can do to gently shift the pattern.

If you’re tired of bottling things up and want to start honoring your emotions without fear or guilt, this one’s for you. I’ll also leave you with a powerful journal prompt to help you rewrite the story you’ve been carrying about your emotions.

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88 | STOP Trying to Fix Yourself as an HSP! Reduce Emotional Overwhelm and Exhaustion with This Simple Practice

97 | Afraid of Being Misunderstood as an HSP? STOP Hiding Your Emotions with this Journaling Prompt

99 | Enough Holding it In! This Tool Will Help You Name Your HSP Emotions

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If you’ve ever worried that feeling your emotions would be “too much” or feared that letting one feeling out would open the floodgates, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real stories of three HSPs and introverts who felt exactly that way, until they learned tools that helped them stop running from their feelings.

You’ll hear from Lisa, Kim, and Debbie as they talk about what life was like before they joined Manage Your HSP Emotions, the shifts they experienced inside the program, and how they’re now able to feel their emotions without fear.

Their words are honest, relatable, and so encouraging for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by big feelings. My hope is that their stories give you a glimpse of what’s possible for you, too.

Related Episode:

76 | Have Conflicting Feelings? This One Shift Can Help You Regulate Emotions Without Shutting Down

84 | STOP Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed with this Simple Journaling Prompt

92 | Yes, You Can Handle Big Feelings (Even if It’s Never Felt True Before)

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As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how overwhelming big feelings can feel. Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I can’t handle this,”  and started avoiding, stuffing, or overthinking instead.

But here’s the truth: you can handle big emotions, even if it’s never felt true before.

In this episode, I’m sharing encouragement to help you see your sensitivity in a new way, plus a simple self-soothing tool you can use right away. This quick practice will help you regulate your emotions, calm your nervous system, and build emotional resilience step by step.

If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are too much or feared they’ll drown you, this conversation will remind you that you’re stronger than you think.

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81 | Anxiety or Sensory Overload? How to Know What’s Really Draining You as an Introvert and HSP

82 | Overstimulated, Overwhelmed, & Emotionally Exhausted? 7 Types of Self-Care for Introverts

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Have you ever sat down to do an emotional check-in and then… nothing? You want to feel calmer and more grounded, but your mind goes blank and you’re not sure what to even ask yourself.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what an emotional check-in really is and how to make it simple instead of overwhelming. I’ll share a few gentle prompts you can use to guide yourself so the practice feels clear, supportive, and effective.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about how to actually connect with your emotions in the moment, this episode will help you build confidence and create a check-in routine that actually works.

Sign up for the Emotion Reset Challenge: https://latoyaedwards.net/challenge

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90 | You’re NOT Fine, It's Emotional Numbness! Simple Nervous System Reset for HSPs and Introverts

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87 | This is NOT Emotional Awareness: Try this Emotional Regulation Technique Instead

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If your emotions feel muted, like you’re just going through the motions and can’t really feel happy, sad, or anything at all this podcast is for you. Emotional numbness isn’t a flaw or a sign of weakness; it’s your nervous system’s way of protecting you from overwhelm.

In this episode, I’ll break down why highly sensitive introverts often freeze or disconnect, and I’ll guide you through a gentle, micro practice to start reconnecting with your feelings. Even if it’s just a few seconds at a time.

And if the thought of feeling again feels scary or impossible, I’ll also share how you can give yourself a safe, supportive space to slowly start thawing out and tuning back into yourself.

Sign up for the Emotion Reset Challenge: https://latoyaedwards.net/challenge

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88 | STOP Trying to Fix Yourself as an HSP! Reduce Emotional Overwhelm and Exhaustion with This Simple Practice

87 | This is NOT Emotional Awareness: Try this Emotional Regulation Technique Instead

86 | STOP Trying to Hold it Together - It's Keeping You From Regulating Your Emotions

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Feeling more than one emotion at the same time can be overwhelming, especially if you’re highly sensitive or introverted. Instead of moving forward, you might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, or feeling completely stuck.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to use a simple emotion check-in practice to stop freezing and start processing your feelings in a calmer way. Think of it like emotional triage: learning to isolate and sit with one emotion at a time so you can actually move through it instead of being buried under all of them.

If you’ve ever wished you could make sense of your emotions without spiraling into overwhelm, this episode will give you a practical, gentle tool you can return to anytime.

Sign up for the Emotion Reset Challenge: https://latoyaedwards.net/challenge

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86 | STOP Trying to Hold it Together - It's Keeping You From Regulating Your Emotions

85 | Exhausted? You're Not Regulating Your Emotions, You're Overthinking

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Are you constantly trying to “fix” yourself, scanning every thought, analyzing every feeling, and pushing harder to finally feel okay? If so, no wonder you’re exhausted.

In this episode, we’ll talk about why the fix-it cycle keeps highly sensitive introverts stuck in overthinking mode, and why your emotions don’t actually want to be solved. You’ll learn a simple practice to pause, soften, and give yourself permission to rest instead of performing emotional gymnastics.

If you’ve been trying so hard to “get it right” but still feel drained, this conversation will show you a gentler way forward.

Sign up for the Emotion Reset Challenge: https://latoyaedwards.net/challenge

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Have you ever tried to do an emotional check-in, only to end up feeling more exhausted than before? If that sounds familiar, you’re not doing it wrong on purpose, your brain is just stuck in overthinking mode.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between constant mental scanning and a true emotional check-in, especially for highly sensitive introverts who already live in their heads a lot.

You’ll learn a simple 3-step check-in practice that helps you move out of judgment and problem-solving, and into gentle awareness that actually leaves you feeling calmer and more grounded.

If your emotional check-ins have felt more draining than supportive, this conversation will give you a reset you can return to anytime.

Sign up for the Emotion Reset Challenge: https://latoyaedwards.net/challenge

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84 | STOP Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed with this Simple Journaling Prompt

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86 | STOP Trying to Hold it Together - It's Keeping You From Regulating Your Emotions

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🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If you’ve been carrying the weight of everything (taking care of everyone else, keeping life moving, and pushing through chaos) while quietly shutting down inside, this episode is for you.

As highly sensitive introverts, we often slip into over-functioning, staying strong for everyone else while our own emotions pile up in silence. The truth is, that pattern leads straight to emotional burnout.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what burnout really looks like for HSPs, why emotional check-ins matter even when life feels overwhelming, and how just a few minutes of pause can help reset your nervous system.

Sign up for the Emotion Reset Challenge: https://latoyaedwards.net/challenge

Related Episodes:

84 | STOP Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed with this Simple Journaling Prompt

85 | Exhausted? You're Not Regulating Your Emotions, You're Overthinking

87 | This is NOT Emotional Awareness: Try this Emotional Regulation Technique Instead

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🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching