Journaling for Highly-Sensitive Introverts | HSP, Regulate Emotions, Journaling Prompts, Overstimulated, Nervous System
LaToya Edwards | Life Coaching and Emotional Resilience Coaching for Women
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As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation. In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use rig...
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As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation. In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use rig...
As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation. In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use rig...
Ever wondered if you’re a highly sensitive person, an introvert, or both? You’re not alone. So many women in my community feel confused about where they fit, especially when the traits overlap. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between being highly sensitive and being introverted, and how the two can show up together. I’ll walk you through the DOES framework so you can better understand what being an HSP really means. You’ll also learn why knowing the differe...
As a highly sensitive introvert, I used to believe that if I let myself fully feel my emotions, I’d get stuck in them forever. Maybe you’ve felt the same, afraid that if you open the door, the overwhelm will never end. In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I wish I knew about feeling emotions as an HSP: that allowing yourself to feel actually shortens the emotional cycle. You’ll learn why avoiding emotions leads to more exhaustion and overwhelm, and how simple practices like naming ...
For a long time, I thought the healthiest thing I could do was just “get over” my feelings and move on. As a highly sensitive introvert, I didn’t want to feel stuck or overwhelmed, so I tried to push past emotions as quickly as possible. But instead of helping, it left me more exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from myself. In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that helped me stop stuffing my feelings and start learning how to process them in a safe way. You’ll he...
If you’re a highly sensitive introvert, you probably know what it feels like to get stuck in your head. Maybe you call it overthinking, but here’s the truth: a lot of what we label as overthinking is actually emotional avoidance. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 signs that show you’re not really overthinking—you’re avoiding your emotions. You’ll learn how looping thoughts, seeking reassurance, and “logic spirals” are actually ways your brain tries to protect you from feeling ove...
Do you only pick up your journal when you’re overwhelmed or upset? I get it. As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to see journaling as an “emotional emergency tool.” But when you only use it in crisis, you miss out on the calm and clarity it can bring to everyday life. In this episode, I’m sharing why consistent journaling matters, simple ways to make it a habit, and what to write about when you’re not in the middle of big emotions. You’ll also learn how looking back at calm...
As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to believe that controlling your emotions is the key to strength and peace. But here’s the truth: emotional control often leads to suppression, emotional exhaustion, and even bigger overwhelm down the road. In this episode, I’m sharing why trying to control your emotions keeps you stuck, and how learning to regulate instead can help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more at ease in your daily life. You’ll walk away with one simple refr...
Do you ever feel like your emotions run the show? One minute, you’re fine, and the next, you’re spiraling or shutting down? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to start regulating your emotions in just 90 days - even if you’ve tried before and it never seemed to stick. You’ll learn: The simple first step that helps highly sensitive and introverted women calm emotional overwhelmWhat to focus on each month as you build awareness, practice regulation, and create lasting em...
Do you ever feel guilty for needing rest or downtime? As a highly sensitive or introverted woman, your nervous system processes more, which means you need intentional recharge time. But guilt and old beliefs often get in the way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 secrets that will help you shift your mindset so you can recharge without apology. You’ll learn why rest is maintenance (not laziness), how to untangle guilt from old conditioning, and the role boundaries play in protecting your e...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts” before. Maybe from a therapist, a friend, or even in a moment when someone was trying to help you calm down. But if you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman, that phrase can actually do more harm than good. In this episode, I’m unpacking why dismissing your emotions leaves you doubting yourself and feeling disconnected, and how to reframe it in a way that honors your sensitivity. You’ll learn why your emotions are valu...
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions hit all at once, leaving you overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in your thoughts, this episode is for you. In this podcast, we’ll explore how journaling helps highly sensitive and introverted women build emotional awareness- the first step to feeling calm, clear, and in control again. You’ll learn: Why journaling works so well for emotional overwhelm and overthinkingHow to use simple journal prompts to process what you’re feelingA calm, step-by-step w...
Do you automatically hide how you feel, without even thinking about it? If saying “I’m fine” has become your reflex… even when you’re anything but fine, this episode is for you. As HSPs and introverts, many of us learned early on that being emotional wasn’t safe. So we got good at pushing it down, staying calm, and not making it a big deal. But over time, that survival strategy becomes an exhausting pattern of emotional suppression. In this episode, I’m unpacking why hiding emotions become...
Have you ever spiraled after something small? Like a text left unread or a weird tone in someone’s voice? As HSPs, it’s easy to confuse our thoughts, feelings, and facts, which only adds to the overwhelm. In this episode, I’m walking you step by step through one of the most powerful tools I teach: how to separate what actually happened (facts), the story your mind creates (thoughts), and your emotional truth (feelings). You’ll learn how to stop reacting to mental clutter, honor yo...
Ever felt like you were carrying a lot emotionally but couldn’t put it into words? If you’ve ever said, “I know I’m feeling something… I just don’t know what,” this episode is for you. As HSPs and introverts, we often experience emotions in layers but without the language to name them, those feelings can get stuck, swirling inside until we shut down or say “I’m fine” (when we’re definitely not). In this episode, I’m talking about why it’s hard to name your emotions, especially if you’ve exp...
If you’ve ever felt drained, restless, or overwhelmed after spending too much time on your phone or laptop, you’re not imagining it. As HSPs and introverts, our nervous systems process every bit of input more deeply, which means screens can quickly push us into overstimulation. In this episode, I’m digging into why this happens and sharing practical ways to reset. You’ll learn how to build small screen-free pauses into your day, plan longer detoxes when you need them, and even use journ...
Have you ever kept quiet about how you really feel not because you didn’t have words, but because you were afraid they’d be misunderstood? In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive and introverted women stay emotionally guarded: the fear of being misread, dismissed, or told we’re “too much.” When your emotions run deep, and your inner world is hard to put into words, it can feel safer to just keep it all in. But that silence comes at a cost: emotional disc...
Have you ever sat down with your journal, poured out some words, and still felt stuck afterward? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four biggest reasons journaling often feels unhelpful. I’ll share what might be holding you back (such as performing instead of processing or avoiding real feelings) and offer simple ways to shift your approach so that journaling actually helps you regulate your emotions, find clarity, and feel more grounded. If journaling hasn’t...
If traditional coaching calls or group programs have ever left you feeling drained, overstimulated, or pressured to “perform,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing why I’ve transitioned my coaching to Voxer: a voice and text messaging app that creates a private, supportive space for highly sensitive introverts. Voxer coaching gives you time to process before you share, lets you reach out in real-life moments (instead of waiting for a weekly call), and removes the stress of being “...
Feeling emotionally drained, overstimulated, or like you just want to hide after too much peopling? You might be in an introvert hangover and you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle 3-step recovery ritual I use whenever I feel emotionally fried or socially overloaded. It’s called the Introvert Hangover Recovery routine, and it’s designed to help highly sensitive introverts come back to themselves without guilt or pressure. If you’ve ever struggled to bounce back after too ...
Have you ever held back your emotions to avoid making someone else uncomfortable? Or worried that being honest about how you feel would make you seem dramatic or too much? In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive introverts struggle to express their emotions: you’ve been taught that your feelings are a burden. I’ll walk you through where that belief often comes from, how it quietly leads to resentment and burnout, and what you can do to gently shift the patt...
Journaling for Highly-Sensitive Introverts | HSP, Regulate Emotions, Journaling Prompts, Overstimulated, Nervous System
As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation. In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use rig...