Flipping the script on sensitivity, because it’s your edge, not your setback.
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” struggled to find your place in high-pressure work environments, or felt like you had to toughen up just to get by – this podcast is for you.
Hosted by me, Teresa Beehan, ex-corporate insider turned Career Coach, Founder of Practical Feeling, and proud Sensitive Professional.
This show is a space where sensitivity is celebrated in all its nuance: the messy, the magical, and everything in between.
Each episode, I chat with incredible guests to explore what it really looks like to thrive as a sensitive person at work (and in life) – through honest conversations, real experiences, expert insights, and practical tools that meet you where you are.
We go deep, but we stay grounded. And we never forget the power of humour and heart.
Whether you’re deeply empathetic, highly attuned to detail, or simply someone who experiences the world more intensely – this podcast will help you embrace that as your edge, not your obstacle.
Credits:
Podcast design by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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Flipping the script on sensitivity, because it’s your edge, not your setback.
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” struggled to find your place in high-pressure work environments, or felt like you had to toughen up just to get by – this podcast is for you.
Hosted by me, Teresa Beehan, ex-corporate insider turned Career Coach, Founder of Practical Feeling, and proud Sensitive Professional.
This show is a space where sensitivity is celebrated in all its nuance: the messy, the magical, and everything in between.
Each episode, I chat with incredible guests to explore what it really looks like to thrive as a sensitive person at work (and in life) – through honest conversations, real experiences, expert insights, and practical tools that meet you where you are.
We go deep, but we stay grounded. And we never forget the power of humour and heart.
Whether you’re deeply empathetic, highly attuned to detail, or simply someone who experiences the world more intensely – this podcast will help you embrace that as your edge, not your obstacle.
Credits:
Podcast design by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when a deeply sensitive child grows up in aworld that doesn't know how to meet their emotional depth?
In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Kerstin Seehawer to explore how our early relationships – especially with parents or caregivers – can shape the way we relate to our emotions, our needs, and ourselves.
We talk about the quiet strategies sensitive children oftendevelop to feel safe, and how those patterns can linger long into adulthood.
It’s a personal conversation, and one that might help youunderstand parts of yourself you’ve carried for a long time.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Kerstin:
You can learn more about Kerstin’s work on her website:
Website: https://www.kseehawer.com
What if energy wasn’t just about how much sleep you got or whether you’ve eaten enough? What if the real drain on your energy was coming from somewhere else entirely – like the emotional weight you carry, the pressure to perform, or the quiet noise of overthinking that never switches off?
In this episode, I chat with Sadia Ghazanfar – coach, speaker, and founder of Slay Your Dragons – to explore what energy really means for sensitive people. We talk about how it drains, how to restore it, and why trying to ‘get it right’ often misses the point.
Sadia works with mid-career women to help them quiet their inner critic and lead with courage, especially in spaces that weren’t built for them. Her approach blends lived experience with grounded tools, helping people lead without burning out or leaving parts of themselves at the door.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Sadia:
You can learn more about Sadia’s work on her website and LinkedIn:
· Website: https://www.slay-your-dragons.com
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadia-ghazanfar
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What happens when you feel drawn to make a difference – whether in grand, world-changing ways, or in everyday choices and work that matters to you? And how do you hold that desire without it consuming you?
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Hartley – leadership coach, climate activist, and founder of the Scintilla Centre – to talk about change-making, sensitivity, and the space between how the world is and how it could be. We explore what it means to act from a place of emotional honesty, why joy and pleasure are essential parts of sustainable activism, and how sensitive people can find their unique edge in the work of remaking the world.
Laura’s work brings together systems thinking and inner work to help change-makers find their voice, connect with their values, and navigate complexity with courage.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Laura:
You can learn more about Laura’s work at the Scintilla Centre and follow her updates on LinkedIn:
· Website: https://scintillacentre.com
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hartley-
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What happens when your empathy goes beyond compassion and you start absorbing everything around you?
In this episode, I’m joined by transformational coach Emma Whittard for a conversation about what it’s like to be a deep empath. We talk about the energetic load that comes from sensing more than most, and the very real need for emotional boundaries and energetic care when you’re built this way.
Emma shares her own path from corporate leader to coach, how she discovered her empathic nature, and the tools that help her stay grounded, energised, and open in her work with clients.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Emma:
You can explore more of Emma’s work here:
• Website: https://www.emmawhittard.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawhittard
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What if creative practice could support the kind of care that doesn’t just sustain us but connects us?
This week I’m joined by Erin Fairchild – founder of Collective Action Consulting and Journal as an Altar – for a chat about what it means to make space for feeling, connection and care through creative practice.
We explore how journaling and art-making can support our nervous systems, untangle us from perfectionism, and open up pathways to community and collective action – especially for sensitive people who feel things deeply.
Erin brings more than 25 years of experience working in trauma-informed care, violence prevention and systems change. Her work blends practical expertise with deep creativity, helping people meet the world (and themselves) with care.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Erin:
You can explore more of Erin’s work and writing here:
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What happens when your gift for noticing and helping quietly turns into a job no one asked you to do – and you can’t seem to stop?
In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea Reeves – founder of Type C Creative and writer behind the Substack Rebellious Systems – for a candid conversation about what it means to be the emotional caretaker at work.
We explore the cost of over-functioning, the tangled relationship between sensitivity and boundaries, and the quiet rebellion of saying “this isn’t sustainable – for me”.
Andrea brings her background in journalism, operations, and systems design together with her lived experience as a neurodivergent, sensitive professional. She helps creative entrepreneurs find more human, compassionate ways of working – starting with how they relate to themselves.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Andrea:
You can explore more of Andrea’s work and writing here:
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Visibility can feel like a double-edged sword when you're sensitive. You want to be seen, not spotlighted. You want connection, not exposure.
But what if visibility wasn’t about putting on a show… and more about showing up with your whole self, gently and intentionally?
In this episode, I sit down with LinkedIn consultant Jen Corcoran to talk about the emotional reality of being seen, especially for those of us who feel deeply, think carefully, and tend to hang back. This isn’t a strategy chat about algorithms. It’s an honest look at how we find our own way into visibility – one that honours our nature rather than overriding it.
Jen is a multi-award-winning LinkedIn Consultant and Trainer, known for helping empathic women find their voice and show up online in a way that feels aligned, not icky.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Jen:
Explore Jen’s work and generous free resources:
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What if your most accurate compass isn’t logic but a quiet inner knowing you keep dismissing?
In this episode, I sit down with spiritual mentor Jennifer Main to explore the subtle, often-overlooked ways sensitive people receive information. We talk about energy, intuition, boundaries (not protection), and how creating space in your life makes room for deeper truth to land.
Jennifer works with intuitive change-makers navigating life’s turning points. Her work blends ancient wisdom with modern healing – helping people remember who they are, and why they’re here.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Jennifer:
You can learn more about Jennifer’s work via her website and socials:
· Website: https://www.withjennifer.com
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withjennifer44
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withjennifer44
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/withjennifer44
· Book: The Space Between – a guide to setting boundaries rooted in love and clarity
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What if the quiet, persistent sense of knowing you’ve been second-guessing... was right all along?
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Pritzl – certified Wayfinder coach and founder of Anomaly Coaching – for a warm and reflective conversation about tuning back into your intuition. We explore what it means to trust the gentle nudges, build a relationship with your inner knowing, and stop outsourcing your truth to everyone else.
Sarah works with high achievers who are ready to let go of the ‘shoulds’ and step into an expanded version of who they are – not by burning it all down, but by reconnecting with what they already know to be true.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Sarah:
You can learn more about Sarah’s work via her website and socials:
· Website: https://www.anomalycoach.com
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anomaly_coaching
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pritzl
P.S. If you’re connecting on LinkedIn, she’d love a quick note mentioning the podcast!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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What if getting to know yourself isn’t about finding the perfect label – maybe it’s more about finding language that helps things make more sense? For sensitive people especially, personality tools can offer a starting point. Not the full picture, but a way in.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kerstin Martin to talk about self-knowledge, sensitivity, and how the right tools at the right time can help us work with our nature, not against it.
Kerstin is a Squarespace and online business educator and late-bloomer solopreneur who built a successful internet business with only a small audience and no ads. As a neurodivergent HSP, she’s passionate about helping course creators build calm, sustainable businesses without the hustle. Her work centres on simplified systems, gentle marketing, and organic growth.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Kerstin:
You can learn more about Kerstin’s work or connect with her here:
· Website: https://calmcoursecreator.com
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstinmartin
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstinmartin
· Blog article: Self-knowledge is a business tool
Curious about Human Design? Kerstin recommends the Human Design Blueprint as a great place to start. This isn’t a paid promotion, just something she genuinely finds helpful. She also shared a discount code for listeners: Kerstin
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So many of us have learned to survive by staying in our heads – analysing, planning, staying one step ahead. But what gets lost when thinking feels safer than feeling?
In this episode, I’m joined by Katarina Hunter – a somatic practitioner and embodiment teacher – for a conversation about sensitivity, stress, and the survival patterns that keep us disconnected from our own bodies. We explore how fawning, over-functioning and chronic self-reliance can pull us out of ourselves – and how small, resourced shifts can start to bring us home.
Katarina shares her own journey through burnout, anxiety, and chronic health issues, and why healing didn’t begin with doing more, but with noticing more. From nervous system overload to self-care as performance, we explore what it really means to feel safe in your own skin again.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Katarina:
You can learn more about Katarina’s work or connect with her here:
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Design thinking invites us to open things up and explore possibilities, then come back to what matters most. What if sensitivity works in much the same way?
In this episode, I talk with Joe Knowland, a furniture designer and former art fabricator, whose career has spanned classrooms, international galleries, and industrial workshops.
Joe brings a maker’s mindset to emotional processing, and a deeply human approach to systems thinking. We unpack how the sensitivity that once overwhelmed him is now central to his way of working – and how thoughtful design processes can help us move through emotional fog without losing ourselves in it.
Joe shares practical ideas, personal insights, and a refreshingly down-to-earth way of thinking about change, whether that’s in your job, your life, or your own inner world.
What we talk about in this episode:
· How design frameworks mirror the sensitive experience
· The power of divergent thinking (and knowing when to stop)
· Why overwhelm isn’t a failure: just a stage in the process
· Applying design thinking to emotional stuckness
· The joy of spirals over circles – and why moving helps
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
· Emotional Design by Don Norman
· Rethinking Sitting by Peter Opsvik
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What happens when we stop trying to separate who we are from how we work and instead start getting curious about both?
In this episode, I’m joined by Franck Brown – neurodiversity coach, workplace trainer, and founder of Conscious Clarity – for a reflective, practical, and fun conversation about sensitivity, ADHD, dyspraxia, and why embracing our emotional wiring might just change everything.
Franck brings a unique lens to this topic, blending lived experience with professional insight. He works with future leaders, change makers and teams to build more inclusive workplaces that actually work for real humans.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Franck:
You can learn more about Franck’s work via his website and LinkedIn:
· Work with Franck: www.consciousclarity.co.uk/get-in-touch
· Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franckbrown
· Follow Conscious Clarity: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-clarity
Franck also hosts the Conscious Curiosity podcast which you can check out here: https://www.consciousclarity.co.uk/podcasts/conscious-curiosity
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What if nutrition wasn’t about rules or restrictions but about tuning into what you really need?
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Boyle, a nutritionist with a background in corporate HR and finance, to explore how food can become a mirror for your inner world. We talk about nourishment not just as fuel, but as a doorway to emotional care, nervous system regulation, and more sustainable self-connection.
Originally from Ireland and now based in Switzerland, Andrew blends his analytical past with a deeply human approach to health. He helps clients tune into their daily routines, stress patterns, and emotional rhythms through the seemingly simple act of paying attention to what – and how – they eat.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Andrew:
You can learn more about Andrew’s work via his website and LinkedIn:
· Website: realfoodnutrition.net
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-boyle-44b33b4
Andrew also offers video consultations, making his calm, thoughtful approach accessible no matter where you’re based.
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Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of attempted suicide during the first few minutes of the conversation. We don’t go into much detail, and it isn’t something we return to. If you’d prefer to skip this part, you can jump ahead to [05:11] in the episode.
Intuition. It’s a word we hear all the time but what do we actually mean by it? And how might it actually serve us, not just in our personal lives, but in the professional spaces where facts and figures tend to take the lead?
In this episode, I’m joined by Veronica Drake, intuitive and spiritual mentor, for a grounded, compassionate conversation about the link between sensitivity and intuition. We explore what it means to reconnect with your inner knowing – especially when it’s felt tangled, cloudy, or hard to trust.
Veronica has a gift for taking the mystery out of intuition without losing the magic. Her approach is honest, warm and refreshingly practical.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Veronica:
You can learn more about Veronica’s work through:
Veronica is also the founder of The Back Porch Prophet – a warm and welcoming community focused on making intuition practical and accessible for everyday life.
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What if the parts of us we try hardest to hide are the very ones that hold the key to healing?
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Jarvis, founder of the Dark Water Institute, to talk about the emotional landscapes we’re often taught to fear – grief, shame, fear, uncertainty – and why these so-called "dark" feelings might actually be worth staying with, not fixing.
Rebecca brings years of experience in trauma, crisis care, and healing. Her work invites people into emotional depth with compassion – not to transform darkness into light, but to make room for what’s real.
What we talk about in this episode:
More about Rebecca:
You can learn more about Rebecca’s work via her website and LinkedIn:
Rebecca also offers virtual "Lily Pad Sessions" – short, grounding sessions for those looking to explore trust, healing, and support in a gentler way.
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As Season Two wraps up, I’m taking a quiet moment to reflect, say thank you, and share what’s next.
No guest today – just me, looking back at what this season has held and what I hope it’s offered.
If you’ve been listening, sharing, or simply thinking alongside me – thank you!
Season Three is already in motion, and I can’t wait to bring you along.
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What if the part of you that’s panicking about the meeting... just wants to help? IFS invites us to listen differently and lead ourselves with more care, not control.
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Arianna Smith, IFS Certified Therapist, copywriter and queer, witchy soul who blends the clinical with the creative. We explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can support sensitive professionals in speaking up, calming down, and staying grounded – even in tricky work moments.
Together, we dive into:
This is one for you if you’ve ever felt like your reactions come out of nowhere – or you’re constantly managing the chaos inside.
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Why do some things hit harder than they “should”? And why do they stick around, even when we get them?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Armstrong, coach and educator in personal and professional development, to explore the emotional imprinting that shapes us – especially when we’re sensitive.
Together, we unpack:
This is one for you if you’ve ever felt like your emotions were too much, too fast, or too deeply embedded to change.
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What if your life looked fine from the outside – but quietly left you feeling flat, disconnected, or not quite like yourself?
And what if the “problem” wasn’t you, but the version of you that’s been performing to survive?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Oliver Jenkin, somatic practitioner, to explore how we learn to perform in structured environments – and how to return to the parts of us we’ve left behind.
Together, we dive into:
This is one for you if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right – but still don’t feel like yourself.
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