Ep 305: How I finally stopped hating myself

 Ever feel like you’re just not doing enough – even when you’re flat-out exhausted? Maybe you wonder why it’s still so hard even after all the tools you’ve learned as a Highly Sensitive Person? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I’m sharing a personal story that might feel really familiar.

After a tough couple of weeks (hello, sick kids and emotional overload), I found myself saying something that really made me pause: “At least I don’t hate myself anymore.” In this episode, I’m diving into what that meant, why self-compassion continues to be the most transformative tool I use (and teach), and what it really looks like when we stop trying to perfect our self-care and just be human instead.

If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are “too much” or struggled to meet yourself with kindness in the messy reality of living a human life, this one’s for you.

⭐️ 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 superpowers. 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.

💻 Explore SOMA:HOME
SOMA:HOME is my 8-week online group program for Highly Sensitive People ready to befriend their sensitivity, move through overwhelm, and anchor into compassionate self-care. We walk step-by-step through practices that make self-compassion doable, not just a nice idea.
👉 Join the waitlist for the next round (starting August):
https://www.ericawebb.com.au/soma-home

🧘‍♀️ Join the SelfKind Hub
The SelfKind Hub is my online membership space for HSPs who want flexible, ongoing support to treat their body, mind, and sensitivity with kindness. Inside you’ll find on-demand movement classes, self-paced mini courses (including one on self-compassion!), and monthly masterclasses.
👉 Explore the Hub and join today:
https://www.ericawebb.com.au/selfkind-hub

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

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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.