Ep 303: Why am I like this?! Sensitive and self-critical? This one’s for you.

Do you ever find yourself asking "Why am I like this?" as a Highly Sensitive Person? If so, this episode is for you.

Welcome to SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People. In this episode, I (Erica Webb) am talking about one of the big challenges faced by highly sensitive folk: the tendency towards self-criticism.

You'll hear why this way of talking to yourself can take its toll and a simple strategy to help you start reframing those critical thoughts compassionately.

You will hear:
🫢 The way you talk to yourself can significantly impacts your sense of wellbeing as a sensitive person
🤔 How to replace criticism with compassionate curiosity
😳 The importance of choosing support over shame
🥰 The role of self-acceptance as a highly sensitive person
🤗 Why being your own ally is so important.

As a Highly Sensitive Person, it's time to support your unique, creative, empathetic way of being in and seeing the world. No more shrinking and contorting yourself to conform to societal norms!

About your host, Erica Webb:
Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach and highly sensitive person. She supports other highly sensitive people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world.

About the Podcast, SelfKind:
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.

Connect with Erica:
https://www.ericawebb.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind

Want to work with me? Learn more here:
https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me

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.