Sassy, Soulful, & Sensitive with Cam Nichols

In this episode, Life Coach, Cam Nichols delves into the world of high sensitivity and its profound impact on mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore how sensitivity influences our emotional well-being.

Join Cam as he unpacks the traits of highly sensitive people, guided by Dr. Elaine Aron's acronym D.O.E.S. Through relatable examples and insights, he'll explore...

Success may look different for every person, and HSP, but did you know there are some specific habits/skills/traits that seem to be present for those that feel successful?

In my thousands of hours of coaching in corporate settings and in my private practice, I've identified six keys to success that every person who feels successful embodies - I'm calling them The Six C's of Success. Check out this episode to find ...

Ever feel like you're a burden to others? You're too needy. You're too emotional. Blah blah blah.

But in this episode, Cam talks all about what it's like to feel like a burden and what to do about it to make it less miserable and help you take the overthinking out of it. He'll guide you through creating self-compassion, building and communicating in relationships, self-care, and seeking support.

Listed on...

In today's episode, we dive deep into the elusive concept of "enough" and how it affects our lives. Society's standards and expectations often make us feel like we're never "enough."

It's time to say, "Enough is enough of enough!"

Recognize old, repetitive thoughts holding you back and seek validation from those who truly matter. Break free from the cycle of "enoughness...

In this enlightening episode, join Cam Nichols, a certified life coach specializing in empowering highly sensitive individuals, introverts, and empaths to discover their authentic selves. Journey with us as we delve deep into the transformative world of core values and how they serve as your unwavering guide through life's twists and turns.

Discover the crucial distinction between Aspirational Values and Core Values, and w...

Ready to dive deep into the emotional ocean, Buttercups? 🌊 In this soul-stirring episode, your host Cam Nichols takes you on a journey that's as vibrant as life itself: "Increasing Emotional Capacity."

Get ready to unlock the secrets of the emotional intensity scale, from the soul-crushing lows at -10 to the exhilarating highs at +10. Cam breaks it down with his signature sass and sensitivity, showing you how th...

Tune in to our latest episode, where we dive into the transformative power of thoughts and actions. Join host and life coach, Cam Nichols, as he unveils a powerful thought that's been a game-changer in propelling himself into action, even when motivation is low.

He'll also share the main thought he caught onto that held him back from taking action for years. Maybe you have the same one too?

In this engaging discus...

Do you ever find yourself in those moments when life seems to throw everything at you all at once? If that's a familiar feeling, then this episode is tailor-made for you!

As highly sensitive people, overwhelm can hit us hard, flooding us with intense emotions, sensory input, and intrusive thoughts, leaving us feeling utterly drained and paralyzed. It slows us down, and honestly, it's just plain miserable.

But fear...

As highly sensitive people (HSPs), decision-making can often feel like a daunting task. In this insightful episode, Cam explores the five reasons why making decisions is difficult for HSPs and unveils four effective strategies to help you navigate through them, with an exciting bonus fifth tip!

Discover the common obstacles HSPs face when making decisions, including overthinking, sensory and emotional overwhelm, fear of making...

When you receive a compliment do you cringe a little on the inside? Sometimes even good things can feel awkward and uncomfortable when we don't have practice receiving them.

Join Life Coach, Cam Nichols, this week as he explores the topic of undermining and underestimating yourself as an HSP.

As highly sensitive people, we possess unique strengths, but we also face specific challenges. In this candid conversation, Cam e...

In this episode, host, Cam Nichols, delves into the world of mindfulness specifically tailored for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). He explores the definition of mindfulness and its relevance to HSPs, highlighting its ability to cultivate presence, grounding, and inner awareness. Discover the benefits of mindfulness in reducing stress, anxiety, and reactivity for HSPs.

Here's a breakdown of what you'll find in the epis...

In this powerful episode, Cam Nichols shares a letter of hope and love from the podcast, Transparently Speaking, where two mothers write a love letter to their trans-identifying children in honor of Pride month. As Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), it's essential for us to gain exposure to the struggles of others, fostering empathy and understanding; as this is how we help the world understand humanity and its varying needs--thi...

In this episode, Cam takes you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as he explores the parallels between nature and our human experience. By examining the power and beauty of nature, Cam highlights how positive and negative pressure can shape our lives as highly sensitive people, introverts, and empaths. Through personal stories, Cam illustrates the impact of pressure on their own experiences and how they learned to navig...

Do you ever feel like you're trapped in an exhausting cycle of bouncing from one extreme to another?  One day you're X, then the next you're Y, and it feels like a never-ending rollercoaster. Trust me, I've been there too, and it's draining, isn't it? That's where the "Sometimes Principle" comes in.

Join Cam Nichols as he explains this simple yet transformative tool that you can start usi...

Perfectionism keeps us stuck. And it's not even real!! It's impossible to be perfect, but we still have the urge and try to make it happen. Join Cam this week as he talks about embracing those shadow sides of ourselves, the invisible rules/laws that govern our lives, confidence vs arrogance, and allowing vs forcing and how it all comes together into our very own invisible, but very real, roadblock.

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When we're actively hiding, we cannot actively live. It's easy to fall into the trap of hiding our true selves from the world. When we stop hiding and allow ourselves to be seen, amazing things can happen! 

Join Cam Nichols as he shares with you:

• Four powerful questions to help you as a highly sensitive person to stop hiding and start living
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  I'm still flabbergasted when things like this happen. I never thou...

As a sensitive soul, the fact is that we're just not meant to play the energizer bunny role in the world. This can be frustrating AF! But you can make it less frustrating and Cam is going to tell you how to do just that--he's got your back!

Join Cam Nichols as he discusses:

1. Understanding Energy Management as a Sensitive Person
2. Identifying Personal Energy Drains
3. Strategies for Recharging & Building Resilie...

Success means something different for every person. However, we all fall prey to the overarching definition that society likes to sell us. Defining success on your own terms is imperative as an HSP because society's definition does not align with who we are as highly sensitive people, introverts, and empaths. Join Cam Nichols as he discusses:

1. Society's definition of success
2. The Importance of defining success on your...

Listen in this week as Cam Nichols shares the importance of doing an "Input Audit" as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). What goes in is exactly what comes out--consciously or unconsciously. Choosing what media, news, people, places, etc. we allow to take up our time, energy, and space, is what creates our lives. In order to live fulfilling lives with meaningful relationships as HSPs, we need to carefully cultivate what ent...