You might not even realize you're doing this, Highly Sensitive Person, but I bet you have at least one instance in your life right now.
In this episode, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC) discusses the importance of reclaiming authority for highly sensitive people. She explores how they often give away their power in various relationships, whether in professional or personal contexts, and emphasizes the need for self-awareness and assertive communication. The conversation provides practical steps for recognizing and reclaiming one's authority, encouraging listeners to express their preferences and boundaries confidently. Ultimately, the episode aims to empower highly sensitive individuals to embrace their value and influence in their lives.
00:00 Introduction to Authority and Sensitivity
02:50 Understanding Authority Dynamics
06:08 The Impact of Authority on Highly Sensitive People
09:02 Recognizing and Reclaiming Your Authority
11:42 Communicating Preferences and Boundaries
15:03 Building Confidence in Authority
17:53 The Process of Reclaiming Authority
20:56 Practical Steps to Assert Authority
23:43 The Emotional Journey of Reclaiming Authority
26:35 The Ripple Effect of Authority in Relationships
29:20 Conclusion and Encouragement
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In this episode, Stephanie Linn shares her personal reflections and insights following her 35th birthday. She discusses the themes of simplification, emotional regulation, and the importance of deepening relationships. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of viewing time and money from a new perspective, focusing on abundance, and letting go of unnecessary commitments. She also highlights the importance of emotional regulation and how it contributes to personal growth. The conversation culminates in a reflection on the journey of growth and the importance of patience and perspective in achieving future goals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Highly Sensitive Club
00:52 Reflections on Turning 35
03:16 Embracing Simplification and Essentialism
06:35 Time and Money: A Personal Journey
09:46 Building Relationships: Depth Over Breadth
14:19 Health and Habits: Foundations for Success
18:57 Business Focus: Quality Over Quantity
22:09 Finding Balance: Fun and Productivity
25:42 Spiritual Growth and Abundance Mindset
26:10 The Power of Decluttering and Intuition
30:25 Simplifying Life and Letting Go
34:43 Emotional Regulation and Deep Feelings
39:50 Reflections on Growth and Patience
48:15 Empowering Highly Sensitive People
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In this engaging conversation, Ken Krell shares his journey as a digital nomad, discussing the challenges and joys of traveling the world while building a community for LGBTQ travelers. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, cultural acceptance, and the kindness of strangers, offering practical tips for novice travelers and encouraging listeners to embrace the adventure of travel without overthinking it.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ken Krell and Pride Nomad
02:41 Turning Travel Dreams into Practical Reality
07:39 Starting Pride Nomad
09:49 Finding Comfort to Travel and Explore
22:27 Traveling in Distress: The Kindness of Strangers
27:33 Unexpected Connections: The Joy of Travel
34:59 Getting Started: Tips for Novice Travelers
43:19 Embracing the Journey: Travel Advice and Resources
Want to (re)connect with the kids in your life instead of getting caught in the spiral of disconnection and discontent?
Whether *you* have a neurospicy brain, the kids in your life do, or a combination of both, this episode is for you.
This week, Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) talks with Chantal Massad (CPC) about how to "connect before you correct" your kids. From littles to opinionated teens, Chantal's empathetic, straightforward approach will help you bridge the gap with the young ones in your life and break the cycles of emotional repression and broken communication many of us inherent from previous generations. There's hope to make your HSP and / or ADHD work for you AND for the neurospicy kids in your life too.
00:00 Introducing Chantal Massad, CPC
02:52 Room to Improve Approaching ADHD
04:11 Learning Skills to Break Old Cycles
07:52 The Overlap of High Sensitivity and ADHD
12:17 Changing Your Environment to Fit You
16:37 Connecting to Your Inner Wisdom (Even When Others Judge)
20:22 Creating Your Own Ways to (Re)Connect
23:00 Connect Before You Correct
25:31 Diffusing Anger Before It Escalates
26:42 From Control to Collaboration
29:42 Working with Chantal
32:49 Finding What Works for You
Want to connect with Chantal? You can find her on Instagraminstagram.com/chantalndwellbeing, Facebook facebook.com/ChantalNDwellness, and her website echoesoftomorrow.ca.
***Since recording this episode, Chantal has expanded to working with neurodivergent clients in addition to ADHD parents. You'll find resources for both on her socials and website.
Want to connect with Steph? Visit stephanielinn.com to take the Highly Sensitive Person quiz, get the "Closing Out Old Energy" workshop, or book a call.
If you're a high-achieving, high-functioning, Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you're familiar with judgement cycles that keep you stuck in loops and drain your energy.
But what if one of your innate superpowers as an HSP is the secret to redirecting your thoughtfulness into growth and progress instead of shame and guilt?
In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Club, Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) explores the profound impact of judgments on Highly Sensitive People. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and empathy, encouraging listeners to conduct a judgment audit to identify and understand their judgments. By recognizing the negative effects of judgments, listeners can learn to let go of them and embrace a more compassionate approach to themselves and others, ultimately leading to personal growth and improved emotional well-being.
00:00 The Cost of Self-Judgement
03:36 Judgement When You're Doing the 'Right' Things
05:15 When Judgement is Useful
07:48 Do a Judgment Audit
12:08 Breaking the Habit of Judgement
13:58 Replacing Judgement with Empathy
Want to work with Steph? Visit stephanielinn.com to take the HSP quiz, get the "Closing Out Old Energy" class, or book a free consultation call.
Feeling constantly fatigued and trying to keep a thousand things going at once? It may be time to assess your commitments and decide if you still want to cover those metaphorical checks your past self wrote.
In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Club, Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) discusses the importance of recognizing and adapting to the fluctuating energy levels of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). She emphasizes the need for self-care, the impact of life transitions on energy management, and the significance of reassessing commitments and priorities. The conversation encourages listeners to declutter both mental and physical spaces, balance rest with productivity, and shift mindsets to foster personal growth and resilience. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder that it's never too late to change one's mind and that embracing flexibility can lead to a more fulfilling life.
00:00 Slowing Down to Stay Consistent
04:27 Finding Flow in "Human Moments"
06:59 Changing the Podcast Schedule to Show Up Fully
12:28 Mental Decluttering
14:49 (Re)Connect with Your "Why"
18:34 Intentionally Updating Your Schedule
20:31 Rushing to Get a Result Slows You Down
23:30 The Result of Trying to Motivate Yourself with Negativity and Judgements
26:34 Finding the Compromise, "Both...and..."
To connect with Steph, visit stephanielinn.com to do the free Closing Out Old Energy workshop, take the high sensitivity quiz, or book a consultation call.
You're not a head who happens to have a body, Highly Sensitive Person! Your body (and heart!) are important parts of the equation to fully align your highly sensitive nervous system with a truly amazing life.
In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Club, host Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) interviews Steve Bennet (CPC, CPT), a certified coach and personal trainer who shares his journey of self-discovery as a highly sensitive person and someone with ADHD. Steve discusses the challenges he faced in his early sobriety, his struggles with body image, and how he transformed his life through fitness and nutrition. He emphasizes the importance of connection, community, and self-acceptance, and offers valuable insights for others on similar journeys. Steve's story is one of resilience, empowerment, and the belief that change is possible, one small step at a time.
00:00 Introduction to Steve Bennet, CPC, CPT
02:41 The Power of a Diagnosis and Knowing You're Not Alone
07:40 Training as a Way to Deal with Difficult Emotions
10:31 Overcoming Gym Anxiety One Step at a Time
13:38 Competing on The Blox Business Builder Show
16:11 A Vision of Your Future Self Helps You Take the First Step
17:05 Accountability Partners Help You Level Up
19:44 Shining Bigger and Brighter than Prejudice and Bias
25:00 Building Community by Taking Risks
27:00 Resilience and Confidence through the Body
32:45 The Simple Way to Start
34:21 Emotional Regulation through the Body
36:50 Connecting with Steve: Coaching and Resources
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Want to connect with Steph? Visit stephanielinn.com to get the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) quiz, watch the "Closing Out Old Energy" workshop, or book your consultation call.
Want to connect with Steve? Check out his website, www.gymbestfriend.com, email him at yourgymbestfriend@gmail.com, or check out his socials, Instagram @JustSteveSRQ and Facebook by searching Steve Bennet
Have you ever started a project (a few times) and quit right when it started to get challenging or difficult?
This is a trick question - we've all done this at some point. In today's episode of Highly Sensitive Club, Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) shares how to spot subtle cues along the path that show you are definitely making progress (even if you haven't met your goal or gotten the result you want yet).
Knowing these intangible, subjective signs along the ways keeps your motivation high, it helps you track your progress, and it helps you push past resistant and discouragement to actually complete your goals, projects, and dreams.
00:00 Why Pass/Fail Thinking Doesn't Work with Progress Over Time
05:42 Celebrating Along the Way Means Higher Likelihood of Success
07:56 Backsliding is Normal (aka, Not a Good Reason to Judge Yourself)
12:54 Emotions, Choice, and Awareness as Milestones
18:16 Different Thoughts Mark Change
25:02 Your Life Now is the Fruit of the Past Seed of an Idea
39:20 External Signs of Progress Before the Goal Arrives
50:34 Recap: Three Intangible Ways to Track Progress
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Judging yourself to get motivated is out and tapping into power and purpose is in!
In this week's episode of Highly Sensitive Club, Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) talks about the faulting wiring most of us have developed around our motivation. No, it's not about willpower, determination, or strength. There's a much more sustainable approach you can tap into any time you want the motivation to move forward when you're stuck.
00:45 Our Brain's Natural Negativity Bias
05:30 When Negative Motivation Backfires
09:08 Where Negative Emotions Belong in the Process
10:23 Positive Emotions Fuel Long-term Change
12:34 Rewiring Emotions to Match Our Goals
15:36 Deciding to Rewire Your Brain by Choice
16:50 Building Desire for Long Term Benefits
23:24 Dealing with Your Brain's Defaults
24:48 How to Tell Which Style of Motivation You're Using
If you're interested in booking a free consultation call to see if we'd be a good fit to work together, visit stephanielinn.com and book a call to get started.
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Whether you identify somewhere on the queer spectrum or not, you have permission to borrow these powerful ideas from a queer approach to make your life more powerful, connected, and fulfilling.
Steph Linn (CPC, ACC) interviews Em Robertson (CPC) on today's episode of Highly Sensitive Club to help Highly Sensitive People (HSP) take a new approach to life and work. Em covers the two, core qualities that define the queer approach to life and the three skills that anyone can develop to think outside the box and build a world that's more inclusive and connecting for everyone.
00:00 Introducing Em Robertson (CPC) of Queerly Forward Coaching
04:57 The Intersection Between Queer and Neurospicy
06:29 The Queer Approach to Life (That Anyone Can Take)
12:11 Two Qualities You Need to Step Outside the Box
14:00 Three Aspects of Self-Trust
17:46 Curiosity Opens New Pathways
18:10 Connect with Em
Em has a virtual workshop coming up on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, "You're Not the Problem: Neurodivergent Interview Prep That Actually Works." Register at yourenottheproblem.eventbrite.com
Work with Em: queerlyforwardcoaching.com
Work with Steph: stephanielinn.com
If you want to tap into your intuition with simple, practical tools, Sofia Loureiro has you covered.
Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC) interviews Sofia Loureiro (BSc, MNat, PhD) on this week's episode. Sofia is a natural health practitioner, intuitive mentor, and the creator of the bilingual (English and Portuguese) Empowerment Card Deck for Highly Sensitive People (HSP), empaths, and sensitive people.
Empowerment cards aren't the only trick of Sofia's sleeve, either. Tune in to learn practical tools to tap into your inner wisdom.
00:00 Introducing Sofia Loureiro, BSc, MNat, PhD
08:04 Bibliotherapy
09:18 The RAIN Mindfulness Technique
11:51 Oracle, Tarot, and Empowerment Cards as Intuitive Tools
15:34 Science Meets Intuition
16:39 Hearing Your Inner Voice in Quiet Moments
26:06 Highly Sensitive "Hardware"
29:21 The Birth of Empowerment Cards for HSPs
37:40 Connect with Sofia
39:43 Embracing Vulnerability and Self-Compassion
Sofia offers mentorship for HSPs, intuitive card readings, and of course her Empowerment Card Deck.
Sofia Loureiro: sofialoureiro.com/english
Stephanie Linn: stephanielinn.com
In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Club, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) discusses the concepts of exploration and focus, particularly for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). She explains how both exploration and focus are essential for personal growth but can also lead to stagnation if not balanced properly. The episode delves into the dark sides of both exploration and focus, offering insights on when each is beneficial and when they can become detrimental. Stephanie provides practical advice on how to navigate these phases effectively, emphasizing the importance of making decisions and taking action to avoid getting stuck.
00:00 Introduction to Exploration vs. Focus
01:25 Exploration vs. Focus - Two Ends of the Spectrum
04:15 The Dark Side of Exploration
09:17 The Dark Side of Focus
14:17 The Best Time to Explore (When it Works)
18:14 The Best Time to Focus (Saying No to Everything Else)
23:58 Stories of Exploration and Focus
34:03 Recap: Exploration vs. Focus - Dos and Don'ts
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If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in the corporate world, this episode is for you!
In this week's episode, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) interviews friend and colleague, Pierre Bradette (CPC, HSP) as he breaks down the transition from being highly sensitive in the corporate world to creating a runway to entrepreneurship - freedom, flexibility, creativity, and possibility.
Steph and Pierre discuss the unexpected benefits to breaking out of the corporate box, how to build a runway based on safety and growth, and the entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in business AND in your corporate job.
00:00 Meet Pierre Bradette, CPC
05:22 Embracing High Sensitivity as a Strength
06:56 Befriending the Nervous System
10:25 Befriending Your Nervous System through Sexuality
12:14 Connecting to Your Full, Human Experience through Entrepreneurship
16:20 Navigating Corporate Life as a Highly Sensitive Person
19:59 Creating a Life of Independence and Authenticity
24:15 Building a Runway for Entrepreneurship
28:28 Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing Economy
31:43 The Joy of Being a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur
37:15 Reconnecting to Creativity and Possibility
38:23 Breaking Free from the Corporate Hive Mind
To sign up for Pierre's workshop, "Breaking Free from the Corporate Hive Mind," visithttps://www.notreadytoleap.com/hscCoupon code: HSC29
To connect with Pierre and learn more about coaching with him, visit www.pierrebradette.com
To connect with Steph and book a consultation call, visit stephanielinn.com
Don't discount the power of celebrating your wins. I've got 11 reasons and 4 ways to celebrate that will help you progress faster, find the silver linings, and become your next version.
In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Club, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) discusses the importance of celebrating wins for Highly Sensitive People. She emphasizes that celebration is not just about acknowledging successes but also about building emotional capacity, transforming identity, and fostering community. The episode explores the difference between genuine celebration and toxic positivity, the benefits of celebrating for emotional growth, and practical ways to incorporate celebration into daily life. Through success stories and actionable tips, listeners are encouraged to embrace celebration as a vital practice for personal growth and resilience.
00:00 3 Steps to Get Unstuck Part 3: Celebrating to Soak in the Wins
02:39 The Cost of Ignoring Your Wins
04:52 Celebration vs. Toxic Positivity and Magical Thinking
07:21 11 Ways Celebrating Builds Evidence of Progress
18:23 Success Stories of Celebrating
23:55 Physical Celebrations
29:21 Emotional Celebration
31:39 Thoughtful Celebrations
34:12 Energetic Celebration
35:28 Recap: Benefits to Celebration, and 3 Ways to Celebrate
To watch your free training, How to Close Out Old Energy, visit: stephanielinn.com/closing
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73. 3 Steps to Get Unstuck Part 1: Clean Slate Energy Anytime, Anywhere: https://www.stephanielinn.com/post/clean-slate-energy-anytime-anywhere
74. 3 Steps to Get Unstuck Part 2: Powerful Evaluation: https://www.stephanielinn.com/post/how-to-powerfully-evaluate-so-you-can-stop-fighting-fires-and-finally-do-what-s-really-important
71. How to Turn Your Big Goals into Small Steps: https://www.stephanielinn.com/post/how-to-turn-your-big-dreams-into-small-steps
39. Humility is Overrated: https://youtu.be/2yeCrjhEkpU?si=QqHFsM04p8dupGeS
37. Toxic Positivity: https://www.stephanielinn.com/post/how-to-declutter-the-toxic-positivity-from-your-highly-sensitive-life
Ready to look back at a past situation and extract every drop of value and juice out of it?
In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Club, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) discusses the importance of evaluating past experiences through a lens of clean slate energy. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, radical responsibility, and the power of choice in shaping one's narrative. By sharing personal stories and client successes, she illustrates how to extract valuable lessons from past events and encourages listeners to embrace their highly sensitive nature as a strength. The episode concludes with an invitation to engage in self-reflection and consider the impact of decisions on personal growth.
00:00 Getting Lessons from Every Experience
05:06 Breaking a Decades Old Habit
08:34 Three Steps to Evaluate Powerfully
11:40 Creating Awareness - Facing the Situation
13:07 Gathering (Neutral) Data
18:51 Choosing Your New Story
23:24 From Indecisive to Decisive and Discerning
38:13 Recap: Three Steps to Powerfully Evaluate Anything in Your Life
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You don't have to wait until the New Year to have a fresh start - you can create clean slate energy at any moment.
In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Club, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) discusses the concept of 'clean slate energy' and how it can help Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) overcome feelings of being stuck. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, forgiveness, and the ability to create fresh starts at any moment, regardless of past experiences. The conversation explores how high expectations can lead to self-judgment and how reframing past actions as learning experiences can foster personal growth. Stephanie encourages listeners to embrace non-linear transformation and take actionable steps towards their goals while maintaining a positive mindset.
00:00 Clean Slate Energy Anytime, Anywhere
02:46 When You Need a Clean Slate the Most
03:22 Understanding High Expectations and Their Impact
07:52 Using Your Past against Yourself with Black/White Thinking
11:26 What Clean Slate Energy Looks Like
14:45 Change and Transformation aren't a Straight Line
17:12 Thoughts and Beliefs that Keep You Stuck
20:06 The Past is Neutral, Neither Good nor Bad
23:35 How to Create a Clean Slate Right Now
27:17 Clean Slate Energy Builds Momentum
32:32 How Clean Slate Energy Fits into Overall Growth
33:40 Clean Slate Energy Recap and Next Episode Preview
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5 ways to self-regulate your highly sensitive nervous system that are easy, free, and accessible.
In this conversation, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) discusses the importance of self-regulation for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in a world filled with overstimulation and stress. She shares practical techniques for emotional wellness, including spending time in nature, moving the body, using music for emotional regulation, and finding balance between productivity and rest. The conversation emphasizes the need for HSPs to understand their unique emotional experiences and develop strategies to manage them effectively.
00:00 Understanding Self-Regulation in a Stressful World
02:31 Self-Regulation and Breaking the Burnout-Productivity Cycle
10:51 Building a Self-Regulation Practice Over Time
14:01 Signs of Dysregulation and Its Effects
16:36 5 Easy, Free Ways to Self-Regulate
24:57 Recap: Dysregulation and the 5 Easy Ways to Self-Regulate
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Ready to take on an exciting new project or dream - and no idea where to start?
In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Club, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, HSP) discusses the challenges faced by Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) in managing their vivid imaginations and perfectionist tendencies. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down large goals into smaller, manageable steps to avoid feeling overwhelmed. The conversation highlights the value of coaching and support in overcoming procrastination and perfectionism, and encourages listeners to align their emotions with their actions. By adopting a flexible and simple approach to routines and goals, HSPs can harness their unique strengths and make meaningful progress in their personal growth journeys.
00:00 Transforming Big Goals into Small Steps
01:33 When Your Vivid Inner World Backfires
05:15 Why Your Brain is Making Everything into a Big Deal
09:36 The Power of Micro Steps
11:21 Connecting Small Steps to Big Visions
14:16 Bronze, Silver, Gold Success Tiers
16:45 New Beliefs that Power-Up Micro Steps
20:37 "Habit Stacking" Micro Steps
23:18 Support for Connecting Your Vision to Micro Steps
24:45 Recap: HSP Superpowers, Micro Steps, and New Beliefs
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Productivity is so much more than tips and tricks - especially for neurodiverse minds. Knowing which specific area of your productivity needs a boost is the difference between moving forward and staying stuck.
In this conversation, Stephanie Linn (CPC, ACC, and Highly Sensitive Person) and Dr. Matt Jarman explore the intersection of ADHD and high sensitivity, discussing how these traits can be reframed as strengths rather than weaknesses. Matt introduces his Productivity Superpowers Framework, which includes mind control, task control, time control, pull control, and situation control, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's unique productivity drivers. They also address common myths about productivity, advocate for a mental reset technique, and provide resources for further support.
00:00 Introducing Dr. Matt Jarman, PhD, Productivity Coach
02:07 Common Traits of ADHD (in Adults)
04:01 Hidden Benefits of ADHD
11:21 Productivity for Neurodiverse Brains
12:19 The Productivity Superpowers Framework
15:21 "Pull Control" - Your Ability to be Pulled into a Task
19:46 "Situation Control" for HSPs and ADHD
21:01 Using the Productivity Superpowers Framework
23:24 2 Myths about Productivity that Slow You Down
27:37 The Simple "Mental Reset" that Will Energize You in Minutes
31:15 Work with Matt
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