SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people
Hi and welcome to SelfKind with me, Erica Webb. This is a podcast for Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease, while finding their sensitivity super powers. Here, we're all about being, living and moving through a lens of self compassion and kindness.
As your host, I meet you as a fellow HSP. I know what it's like to feel like things are too loud, too bright and just ... too much. In my work as a registered counsellor and mindful movement coach, I've supported myself and my clients to find ways to embrace their sensitivity that centre on self-compassion, nervous system regulation, self-awareness and, ultimately, self-love.
From mindfulness, mindful movement, joy seeking and a zillion and one practices in between, here you'll find space to be fully you - fully human - and the tools to navigate the tricky bits of having a highly sensitive nervous system.
I’m thrilled you’re here.
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people
Ep 269: Overstimulation: Self-Awareness to the rescue?
We’ve come to the last episode in our mini series around the overstimulated Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)! This week is all about the role of Self-Awareness in identifying and navigating overstimulation.
You will hear:
🤗 The various forms of self-awareness
👯 Why, as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) it’s so important to differentiate between your own emotions and that of others (or, at least to understand that they’re not one and the same)
🫠 Why self-awareness is critical for identifying overstimulation (and identifying it early!) and navigating it
🚫 Why we might avoid being more self-aware
❓ The role of curiosity and HOW to get curious in your noticing
🪜 Practical steps for building your self-awareness
Learn more about working with Erica - in the SelfKind Hub, in SOMA:HOME and in 1-1 counselling sessions: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me
Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome and Episode Recap
01:28 Understanding Overstimulation
04:37 The Importance of Self Awareness
07:11 Physical and Emotional Awareness
08:48 Navigating Overstimulation with Self Awareness
11:10 Embracing Change and Self Compassion
17:42 Practical Tips for Self Awareness
20:33 Conclusion and Next Steps
The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship.
If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area.
Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.