Highly Sensitive and Strong

Do you struggle with a harsh inner voice that says things like “You should’ve done more,” or “What’s wrong with you?”

For highly sensitive people, self-criticism isn’t just a mindset issue—it’s a nervous system response. And once you understand where it comes from, you can begin to shift it.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the inner critic forms (especially in HSPs)

• How perfectionism, shame, and people-pleasing are protec...

If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, mentally overwhelmed, or constantly on edge—it’s not just you. The world feels heavy right now. And for highly sensitive people, that weight is magnified.

In this episode, we’re pulling together everything we explored throughout April—overwhelm, overthinking, collective anxiety—and offering practical, compassionate tools to help you stay rooted in the midst of it all.

You’ll learn:

Feeling emotionally overloaded or tense from everything happening in the world? You’re not alone.

In this week’s Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we’re slowing down and tuning inward with a guided nervous system reset to help you release control, soften anxiety, and feel safe in your body again.

This practice combines:

• Gentle movement and breathwork

• A grounding nature metaphor

• Soothing affirmations for surrender, trust, and re...

Worry is more than just a passing thought—it can feel like a never-ending loop, keeping highly sensitive people (HSPs) stuck in cycles of overthinking, stress, and self-doubt. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, I sit down with Steve Jones, a retired clergy member, spiritual director, Reiki Master, and group facilitator, to explore the deeper layers of worry and how to manage it effectively.

Steve share...

In a time when the world feels heavier than ever, it’s easy to get stuck in spirals of overthinking. When uncertainty, stress, and fear dominate the headlines, your nervous system goes into overdrive—leaving you restless, anxious, and mentally exhausted.

For highly sensitive people, this isn’t just frustrating—it’s overwhelming. Your mind is trying to find control in an unpredictable world, but instead, it leaves you feeling dra...

Do you ever feel stuck in an endless loop of overthinking—rehashing conversations, worrying about things you can’t control, or playing out worst-case scenarios in your mind? You’re not alone.

For HSPs, overthinking isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a nervous system response. When your body perceives stress or uncertainty, your mind kicks into high gear, trying to solve the "problem" and keep you safe. But instead of bringing...

Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally drained? As an HSP, your nervous system processes the world deeply, making it easy to get stuck in stress mode.

In today’s episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful nervous system reset designed to help you release tension, shake off stress, and return to a place of calm presence.

This practice is perfect whenever you’re feeling overstimulated or emotionally heavy.

✨ W...

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling like your sensitivity is a burden, you’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing my journey—from being hospitalized for anxiety and agoraphobia at 18, to discovering the healing power of mindfulness, yoga, and nervous system regulation, to stepping into my calling as a coach for highly sensitive women.

I’ll take you behind the scenes of how I found my ...

Do you ever feel emotionally drained after spending time with certain people? As a highly sensitive person (HSP), you naturally pick up on the emotions, moods, and energy of those around you—sometimes without even realizing it. Over time, this can lead to overwhelm, exhaustion, and even anxiety.

In this episode, I’m guiding you through a powerfulvisualization practice designed to help youstrengthen your energetic boundaries so y...

Do you ever feel emotionally drained after spending time with certain people? Do you take on the moods and emotions of those around you—almost like a sponge?

If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), your nervous system is wired to process emotions deeply. While this can make you compassionate and intuitive, it can also leave you overwhelmed, exhausted, and carrying emotions that aren’t even yours.

In this episode, we’ll exp...

When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of control, it’s easy to get stuck in survival mode—constantly scanning for threats, feeling tense, or struggling to relax. As highly sensitive people, we absorb the energy around us deeply, making it even harder to feel stable when the world feels chaotic.

Thisguided grounding practice is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, create a sense of steadiness within, and r...

Have you ever tried to “think” your way out of anxiety, only to feel like your body just won’t listen? You tell yourself,I know I’m safe, but the tension, racing heart, and sense of dread linger anyway. That’s because healing isn’t just about changing your thoughts—it’s aboutcreating safety in your body first.

In today’s episode, we’re exploring:

💛Why safety is the foundation of healing anxiety

🧠How your nervous system holds ont...

Do you ever feel trapped in your own mind? Caught in endless loops of overthinking, replaying conversations, or imagining worst-case scenarios? As highly sensitive people, we process everything deeply—which can be a great strength, but it can also lead to mental exhaustion, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

In this episode we’re diving into:

✨ Why HSPs are more prone to overthinking (and how it fuels anxiety)

✨ The common misconceptio...

As a highly sensitive person (HSP), have you ever wondered why anxiety feels so overwhelming—why stress lingers, your mind races, and traditional anxiety advice doesn’t seem to work for you? It’s not just in your head—it’s in yournervous system.

HSPs experience the world more deeply, making us more prone to overstimulation, overthinking, and emotional exhaustion. But healing anxiety isn’t about “just thinking positive” or pushin...

Today I wanted to share an update and what to expect from the podcast in 2025. This podcast has evolved over the years, and each chapter has reflected a new phase of growth. As we step into 2025, it felt like the perfect time for a fresh start for both Tonya and myself.

You may have noticed the first big change: the name. HSP Wellness Warriors is now Highly Sensitive & Strong. Why? Because this new name reflects that I am ta...

Welcome to the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast! I’m Daphnie Leigh—a holistic anxiety coach, mindfulness teacher, mom, and mentor for highly sensitive people. As a teenager, I was hospitalized for anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, but I learned to transform those challenges into strengths, and now, I’m here to help you do the same.

If you’re a highly sensitive person who feels overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, strugg...

In this bonus episode, Tonya reflects on the evolution of the podcast, from Highly Sensitive Healing to HSP Wellness Warriors and now, as she moves into new work focusing on ADHD, she shares her thoughts on the transition. It’s a heartfelt goodbye as Tonya hands over the podcast to Daphnie and shares gratitude for the community that has been built along the way.

Join her for a moment of reflection, appreciation, and love as we hon...

Happy New Year from HSP Wellness Warriors! As we step into 2025, it’s time to take a deep breath and embrace the power of reflection, release, and renewal. In this special episode, Daphnie and Tonya guide you through a gentle approach to the New Year, inviting you to honor the natural rhythms of winter as a time for introspection and self-care.

Instead of rushing into resolutions, we explore how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) can ...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel the pressure to give in ways that can leave us feeling drained. In this episode of HSP Wellness Warriors, Daphnie and Tonya explore the deeper meaning of giving—not just through material gifts, but through acts of kindness, presence, and genuine connection that nourish both the giver and the receiver.

Whether you’re navigating the pressures of gift-giving, striving to be present wi...