In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I sit down with Ixté Owul - a certified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) coach, spiritual mentor, and intuitive guide. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim sensitivity as a gift rather than a burden. Ixté shares her personal story of navigating psychic experiences from a young age, and later experiencing a profound spiritual awakening. She speaks about the importance of presence, safety, and being witnessed and how highly sens...

In this episode, I sit down with Judith Orloff, MD, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and empath, to explore her new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. This beautifully illustrated story introduces Aurora, a sensitive little rabbit who learns to embrace her gifts rather than feel ashamed of them. Dr. Orloff shares insights on: ✨ Why sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw ✨ Practical tools children can use to manage overwhelm ✨ The importance of boundarie...

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I’m joined once again by Dr. Tracy Cooper for a rich and inspiring conversation about the unique experience of being both a highly sensitive person and a high sensation seeker. We explore how these two traits can beautifully complement each other, or create inner conflict, and why understanding this dual temperament can be truly transformative. Tracy also shares details about his new seven-week course, designed to support helping professi...

In this episode The Wild Sensitive, Unlocking the Power of The Highly Sensitive High Sensation Seeker I'm so excited to be talking with the inspiring Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen. With a rare combination of emotional depth and daring spirit, they are redefining what it means to be both Highly Sensitive (HSP) and High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Their lives are a living testament to this vibrant duality, walking the edge between stillness and adventure, introspection and bold explorat...

In this episode, Dr. Genevieve von Lob, Jules De Vitto, Josh Silver, and Alan Piatek explore the power of embodied practices for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Together, they discuss how breathwork, conscious dance, singing, and meditation can help HSPs connect more deeply with their bodies, find their authentic voice, and build confidence. The group also shares insights from the annual HSP retreat they co-facilitate in the UK - a transformative space for sensitivity, expression, and connect...

In today's episode, I speak to William Allen about Highly Sensitive Men and his new course, On Being a Highly Sensitive Man. William Allen is the author of Confessions of a Sensitive Man and On Being a Sensitive Man. He leads the course with insights drawn from his extensive work as an advocate for HSP men. He is a certified hypnotist and brain training coach, author and advocate for HSP Men. He believes that male sensitivity is not so rare, but it can be confounding for most male...

About the SpeakersKatie has over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field, and her recent research, Is There Meaning in Madness?, aimed to promote the need to integrate transpersonal frameworks into mainstream mental health care. Katie was a founding director of the International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN) and advocates for viewing mental health crises as potential transformative opportunities if correctly supported. In 2017, following her personal brush with suicidal...

In this episode on Unlocking your Authentic Self as a Highly Sensitive Person: Psychedelic Integration and Psychosynthesis I speak to Clara Parati. Clara is a qualified Psychedelic Integration Specialist, Psychosynthesis Coach, and Holistic Practitioner. Her client-centred approach incorporates transpersonal psychology, mind-body repatterning, and ancient principles to facilitate profound transformation through personal integration journeys. She empowers individuals to break old patterns of b...

I'm excited to share S2, E11 of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast. In this episode, I speak about a topic that is very close to my heart and something I feel very passionate about when it comes to being a Highly Sensitive Person, 'Grief Tending, Shadow & Soul Work for Highly Sensitive People for Holistic Transformation'.As HSP we are very attuned to their internal and external landscape and are more receptive to experiences of joy, awe, and beauty as well as despair, suffering and grief....

In this episode, Jules De Vitto and Dr Genevieve von Lob reflect on their recent Highly Sensitive Person Retreat in the UK and discuss the importance of the power of retreat and the rewards the community for HSP. We both share some of our personal stories and how we came to the work we do today.Genevieve is a clinical psychologist, conscious parenting coach and author. After 15 years working in the NHS, private practice in Harley Street and inside big corporations, she wrote two p...

In this episode, 'Connecting with Ancient Mysticism & Sacred Wisdom for Highly Sensitive People on their Psycho-Spiritual Path' I am excited to speak with Peter Kelly. Peter Kelly is a Hermetic Philosopher and Practitioner, an Alchemist, a Mystic and an Occultist, devoutly versed in the language of symbolism and which he uses to navigate higher planes of consciousness. In bringing the sacred and ancient wisdom in their true, pure and Divine sense, he has navigated deeply his own journey o...

In this episode, I speak with Gretchen Bergantine, a Certified Transformational Nutrition and Mental Wellness Coach and highly Sensitive Person Coach. She works with Highly Sensitive People through 1:1 online coaching to help them stop using food and alcohol to self-soothe their overactive nervous system. We explore some of the struggles HSP can have around food and alcohol. Gretchen shares her personal story, and we discuss some of the ways to navigate and support ourselves with these addict...

In this episode, I'm excited to speak to Kirsty Allan, who is a PhD psychology candidate and consciousness researcher focussed on the innate ‘magic’ of HSPs. Blending cutting-edge science with esoteric wisdom, Kirsty researches with both children and adults exploring psi phenomena (psychic) experiences, intuition and instincts, in relation to altered states of consciousness, creativity and wellbeing. Her mission is to leverage vantage sensitivity to establish reliable and accessible practices...

In this episode I speak to Beatriz Pupo who is a global leader at S&P Global working in Brazil. As a director within the Commodity Insights arm of the company, she is responsible for managing a team and advising some of the world’s largest companies and governments on the future of biofuels in the energy transition. She is also a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion board member at WINS – S&P Global's largest people resource group – focused on gender equality. Amongst other things, within...

In this episode, I speak with Jole Berlage-Buccellati about the importance of exploring the spectrum and diversity of experience found within the Highly Sensitive Person. We discuss the connection between HSP and trauma, HSP and being a change-marker and how HSPs are often high-potential individuals. Jole Berlage-Buccellati's path led her from two degrees in science (biology/anthropology) and a minor in music, to a certification as a Pilates trainer with Alan Herdman. Years of training in Kar...

About Alan PiatekIn today's episode, we talk about, 'The Power of Breathwork and High Sensitivity in Men' with Alan Piatek. Alan is a certified Systemic Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Breathwork Facilitator. With a deep interest for the human being, it is his passion to help others and guide them to a balanced, more meaningful and self-loving life. His coaching is rooted in evidence-based methods and prioritizes tangible results over empty promises. It draws upon a combination of modern coachin...

In today's episode, I speak with Robert Siegers exploring, 'Is the Highly Sensitive Person the same as Autism Spectrum Disorder?' We discuss the similarities, differences and overlapping traits with the purpose of opening up a dialogue around this important topic. We also explore the purpose and potential limitations of using labels and diagnosis. We discuss the importance of understanding neurodiversity with the intention and goal of delving into the lived experience of being highly sensitiv...

In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Baurer who is a coach and author. He has written valuable books based on his experience of being a father and a husband of a HSP and HSC. We talk about high sensitivity and relationships and the importance of building awareness around the trait to support our differences. Jonathan Baurer, Certified Life Coach, author, and entrepreneur based out of Asheville, North Carolina, is the co-founder of Exploring Changes, a blended life-coaching publishing ...

After a short break, I'm excited to announce the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast is back with Season 2!In this first episode of Season 2, I speak to David Hall, who is an Introvert Champion, Podcaster, Author and Speaker. We talk about how to gain confidence and connect with your strengths as an introvert. Not all Highly Sensitive People are introverted, but around 70% of HSP also identify with being introverted. We talk about the overlap between these traits and various tools and strate...

In this episode, I speak with Sacha Chapman, who shares her understanding of High Sensory Intelligence as well as her experience of being a High Sensation Seeker. She shares her personal story as well as her work with Highly Sensitive, High Sensation Seeking clients. About Sacha ChapmanSacha Chapman is an Award Winning Embodied Empowerment Coach & Inspirational Speaker & Founder of Rebel Love Journey.It is Sacha’s mission to guide High Sensation Seeking, High Sensory women from feelin...