In this episode, Kim sits down with Elena Lupo, an Italian psychologist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in high sensitivity education in Italy, for a rich and embodied conversation on authenticity, neuroscience, and psychosomatic healing for highly sensitive people. Together, they explore what happens when highly sensitive people stop trying to fit into environments that overwhelm them and instead begin listening to their bodies, honoring their nervous systems, and living in alignment with thei...
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In this episode, Kim sits down with Elena Lupo, an Italian psychologist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in high sensitivity education in Italy, for a rich and embodied conversation on authenticity, neuroscience, and psychosomatic healing for highly sensitive people. Together, they explore what happens when highly sensitive people stop trying to fit into environments that overwhelm them and instead begin listening to their bodies, honoring their nervous systems, and living in alignment with thei...
In this episode, Kim sits down with Elena Lupo, an Italian psychologist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in high sensitivity education in Italy, for a rich and embodied conversation on authenticity, neuroscience, and psychosomatic healing for highly sensitive people. Together, they explore what happens when highly sensitive people stop trying to fit into environments that overwhelm them and instead begin listening to their bodies, honoring their nervous systems, and living in alignment with thei...
In this episode, I’m joined by Angelique Foye-Fletcher. She’s a licensed therapist who works with highly sensitive children, adults, and families through play, presence, and neuroscience-informed healing. We talk about how early experiences shape our relationship with vulnerability, and why play isn’t just for kids but can also be a powerful tool for deeply feeling humans at any age. Angelique shares: What it means to be a “deep-feeling kid” who grows up too fast.How play therapy supports emo...
Today, I’m joined by psychotherapist, author, and host of the Sensitive Stories podcast April Snow. We explore how to embrace your inner landscape and build confidence and clarity, all why honoring who you are — fully and unapologetically. We talk boundaries, empathy, and how to find the keys that gently unlock your best self and inner growth. April shares: Her journey toward self-acceptance as an HSP.What shifted when she stopped trying to be “less sensitive.”How highly sensitive nervous sys...
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Vasterling — public speaker, author, teacher, and intuitive — to explore how HSPs can transform parenting, education, and society. Amy and I discuss the concept of expressive expansion, reframing the role of sensitivity in society, and how to create systems that allow HSPs to pave the path to a thriving society that works for all. Amy shares: How early experiences of feeling misunderstood shaped her perspective on parenting and education.The importance of ...
In this episode, I talk with Willow McIntosh about his journey of discovering he was highly sensitive, how he learned to understand and develop the deeper sensory experiences he’d been having since childhood, and how those experiences led him into work that focuses on purpose, truth, and flow. Willow shares how his awareness, mentorship, and training shaped his ability to help other HSPs uncover their purpose and gifts. Willow shares: His early childhood awareness of flow, energy, and t...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, Kimberly sits down with Elisha May to explore the deeply personal and intuitive journey of spiritual awakening as a highly sensitive person. Together, they talk about what it really feels like to lean into inner knowing, embrace intuition, and navigate the spiritual shifts that often come with being an HSP. This conversation is grounding, expansive, and full of gentle guidance for sensitive souls who are ready to step into a deeper sense of themselves...
*Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Today I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Cooper. He is a leading expert in our field who is known for his research and a wide-ranging scope of projects. If you’re an HSP who loves to think deeply about the entire picture of high sensitivity and from a variety of angles, then this episode is for you. Dr. Cooper Shares How societal expectations influence the way men mask or embrace their sensitivi...
Today’s conversation is one that goes straight to the heart of what it means to be a highly sensitive person. I’m joined by Josh Speraneo, a psychology major, self-proclaimed personal-development junkie, and an identity-shift coach who helps quiet, compassionate people show up with confidence and share their gifts with the world. We talk about Josh’s personal journey of rediscovering his self-worth as a highly sensitive man, understanding empathy as a true strength, and transforming from the ...
In today’s episode, I’m joined by international HSP researcher, author, and speaker Esther Bergsma. We explore what really happens inside the highly sensitive brain — and why so many sensitive people experience burnout, overwhelm, and self-doubt around decision-making. Esther shares her research on how HSPs process information more deeply, and how that can lead to exhaustion if we don’t understand and support our brains. This conversation is packed with science, validation, and practical tool...
Today I’m joined by award-winning LinkedIn consultant and trainer Jen Corcoran. She shares a heart-centered approach to networking designed for HSPs and empaths, who often value deeper connection over the traditional professional landscape that can be salesy or misaligned. We chat about how to build a genuine network online that is human, honest, and sustainable. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to be more visible in your career online without the people pleasing and self-abandonment, th...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, Kimberly Marshall sits down with Marc Gamet, the CEO of the technology company Slash. He's an HSP entrepreneur who leads with sensitivity in a fast-paced and technologically advanced world. Marc shares how he avoids burnout while balancing his role as both a CEO and as a father, and why the future of technology can be more useful to humans than we might imagine. So, whether you’re an HSP working in the tech industry, a creative entrepreneur, or ...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, we explore the world of the “Wild Sensitive” — those HSPs who identify as both highly sensitive and high-sensation seeking. Guests Annet van Duinen and Randy Grasser share their insights on what it means to live freely as a sensitive soul in a world that often asks us to mask who we truly are for the sake of safety and fitting in. We discuss the balance between sensitivity and stimulation, the role of exploration in building wisdom and awareness, and ...
If you’ve ever felt the need to hide or numb your sensitivity with alcohol, other substances, or even Netflix and cake, then this episode is for you. I’m joined by Jane Elizabeth Aston who is a coach, writer, and researcher based in the UK. We talk about the HSP journey through the lens of addiction and recovery, discovering our purpose, and leaning into spirituality as a guiding light. Jane’s story is deeply personal and relatable, and I hope it offers hope and wisdom for any HSPs out there ...
If you’ve ever felt the ache of loneliness and longing for deeper connection as a highly sensitive person, or wondered where you truly belong, then today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by psychotherapist and community builder Cindy Gale, who has dedicated her work to empowering HSPs through both individual healing and the healing that comes with genuine connection. She shares her journey of discovering her own high sensitivity, why community is essential for our well-being, and the beautifu...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, host Kimberly Marshall is turning the microphone inward to share her own story as a highly sensitive person. From discovering she was an HSP at just 19 — to navigating motherhood, career burnout, and a deep healing and spiritual journey — she shares many of the challenges she’s faced with her sensitivity along with the growth she’s experienced over the years. If you’re an HSP who has struggled with your confidence and finding the strength to stand up ...
If you’ve ever felt like it was difficult to accept your trait of high sensitivity, especially as it relates to being labeled with the word “sensitive,” then this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast is for you. I’m joined by writing coach, author, and founder of The Introverts Paper Playground, Nicola McDonald, who found that recognizing and validating her sensitivity shifted her from refusing to acknowledge her sensitivity to embracing it wholeheartedly. It’s packed with lots of inspiration and...
*Content Warning: This episode includes some strong language and mentions of sex abuse, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Have you ever wondered if there’s a deeper, more spiritual side to being highly sensitive? In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Katie Larson. She’s a hypnotherapist, growth coach, and somatic practitioner who shares her journey with past-life regression, somatic healing, and the spiritual aspects of life. Together, we explore how thes...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, NLP Master and Sensitive Leadership Coach Nina Khoo shares how her journey through burnout, parenting sensitive children, and navigating high-pressure corporate life led her to discover her sensitivity. We discuss healing through practices like NIA, intuition-building, and mBraining, and how highly sensitive women can step into leadership with confidence and resilience. Nina shares: How recognizing sensitivity in her children helped her recognize it i...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, therapist, author, and speaker Barbara Allen-Williams shares how leaning into empathy and embracing a quiet style of leadership allows HSPs to rise above social norms and fid their stride. She shares why empathy is a strength, how to honor your needs without apology, and practical ways to step into leadership that feels authentic to you. We talk about what it means to be enough, the importance of rest, and the powerful energy that HSPs bring to the wo...
In this episode of The Happy HSP Podcast, Kimberly Marshall sits down with author and advocate William Allen to explore the personal and often unspoken journey of being a highly sensitive man. From cultural conditioning to emotional suppression, this conversation shines a light on the challenges and quiet power of high sensitivity in men. William shares: His personal journey later in life of discovering he's an HSP.The cost of growing up in a culture that suppresses male sensitivity.How he tr...
In this episode, Kim sits down with Elena Lupo, an Italian psychologist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in high sensitivity education in Italy, for a rich and embodied conversation on authenticity, neuroscience, and psychosomatic healing for highly sensitive people. Together, they explore what happens when highly sensitive people stop trying to fit into environments that overwhelm them and instead begin listening to their bodies, honoring their nervous systems, and living in alignment with thei...
