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 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:
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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:
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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:
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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:
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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
Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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.
📩 Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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.
📩 Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
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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.
📩 Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
© Teresa Beehan. Everything shared here is for information and reflection – not professional advice. Please use your judgement before taking action based on anything you hear. Teresa Beehan accepts no responsibility for any decisions made in connection with the content.
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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.
📩 Want to get in touch? Email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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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.
💬 [Continue the conversation in The Sensitive Diaries on LinkedIn – link the Diaries edition once live]
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✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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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, workplace culture specialist and facilitator, 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.
💬 [Continue the conversation in The Sensitive Diaries on LinkedIn – link the Diaries edition once live]
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🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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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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✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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What if that sinking feeling at work isn’t self-doubt, but your body telling you this isn’t it?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Ella Schwarz, transformative coach, EFT tapping practitioner, and rebel with a cause, to explore how sensitivity can be the compass guiding your career – if you let it.
Together, we dive into:
This is one for you if you’ve ever walked into a role and felt the loud no in your body – even when everything on paper said “yes”.
💬 [Continue the conversation in The Sensitive Diaries on LinkedIn – link the Diaries edition once live]
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✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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What if the person you assumed was the toughest in the room was also the most sensitive? As the saying goes – don’t judge a book by its cover – but let’s be honest, we still do.
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Chris Kirk, senior risk and control manager at Monzo and former Royal Marine Commando, to explore how sensitivity intersects with leadership, resilience, and identity in high-pressure environments.
Together, we dive into:
This is one for you if you’ve ever felt the need to toughen up to fit in and are wondering if there’s another way.
💬 [Continue the conversation in The Sensitive Diaries on LinkedIn – link the Diaries edition once live]
📩 Want to get in touch? DM me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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What if a career pivot didn’t mean starting from scratch, but sculpting something more you?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Val Nelson, career and business coach for introverts and highly sensitive people, to explore how sensitivity shapes the way we think about success, burnout, and career change.
Together, we dive into:
· The difference between introversion and high sensitivity – and why it matters
· How burnout often signals deeper misalignment
· Redefining success in ways that actually nourish us
· The power of “bridge jobs” and other energy-buying strategies
· Practical first steps for a thoughtful, sensitive career shift
This is one for you if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this really it?” or secretly feared you were just ‘too much’ for the world of work.
💬 Continue the conversation in The Sensitive Diaries on LinkedIn
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✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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What if the word that once boxed you in could become a bridge instead? And what if sensitivity isn’t just who you are—but how you live?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Leah Tarleton, registered dietitian, holistic health coach and founder of The Nourished Sensitive, to explore how sensitivity, language and identity intertwine.
Together, we dive into:
This is one for you if you’ve ever felt both liberated and boxed in by the word “sensitive.”
💬 Continue the conversation in The Sensitive Diaries on LinkedIn
📩 Want to get in touch? DM me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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What if the trait that gives leaders an edge is the one that comes most naturally to you?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Sinéad Rafferty, career and leadership coach, educator and advocate for highly sensitive people and empaths, to explore how sensitivity and empathy can transform the way we lead.
Together, we dive into:
This is one for you if you’ve ever wondered whether you have to toughen up to lead, or if there’s a different way to lead that’s actually more you.
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📩 Want to get in touch? DM me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@practicalfeeling.com
✨ Explore more: Discover career support crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals at Practical Feeling
🎨 Podcast cover art by Nastasia Spyrou Kaçar
🎶 Podcast theme tune by Melissa Carter
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