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 128: Lies that keep you stuck
It's easy to feel like we're not making progress toward what we want. For example, maybe you WANT a sustainable, consistent movement practice that supports you to feel well in your body ... but you can't get it to stick. The lies could be to blame ...
Lies that tell you:
> doing less is bad
> asking for help is weak
> sharing your struggles is wrong
> taking the easier option or using props is weak
> resting is soft
> saying no is selfish ...
(we could go on, but that's a good list to start).
These lies presuppose that there is ONE right way. They leave out the contradictions and nuance that is the human reality. So let's break the lies down, shall we?
Want to explore how to break these lies down so they get out of the way of you moving toward what you want and how you want to feel? Tune in to hear more, then come share your thoughts with me in the DMs on Instagram. You'll also find me over on my website and on Facebook.
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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.