Are you on an emotional rollercoaster? In this video, I talk with Esther Kane, MSW, RCC, about the real reason you struggle with anxiety or depression and:

- Impacts of being labeled as moody, serious, or quiet when you were younger 
- Discovering the connection between anxiety, depression, and your sensitive nervous system
- How to leverage your capacity to feel deep joy to break out of the emotional rollercoaster you’ve been on

Esther is a psychotherapist with nearly 30 years of experience who specializes in highly sensitive people, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing. She shares trauma-informed, body-based insights on her YouTube channel, Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person, providing practical support for those dealing with anxiety, emotional eating/food addiction, and overwhelm.

Keep in touch with Esther:

- Website: https://www.estherkane.com
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivingHSP
- Esther’s Newsletter and Counselling Services: https://www.estherkane.com/services

Resources Mentioned:

- Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780553062182
- Why We Meditate by Goleman and Rinpoche: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781982178468
- Crossing Zero by Anders Sorenson
- Radical Compassion by Tara Brach: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780525522836
- Self-Compassion Break by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/#guided-practices
- Polyvagal Theory/Deb Dana: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/polyvagal-theory

You can listen to more conversations like this on the Sensitive Stories podcast at https://www.sensitivestories.com/listen (or anywhere you find your podcasts). 

Reminder: While I am a therapist, I'm not your therapist. I'm unable to provide mental health advice or answer specific questions on this platform due to my ethical obligations as a licensed therapist. Communication in any form through this platform does not constitute a therapeutic relationship of any kind. All content here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a mental health professional.  For confidentiality reasons, I would advise against past and present clients commenting here. Some links on this channel are affiliate links that will pay me a small commission if you make a purchase. I only recommend products and services I find value in, not for the sole purpose of earning a commission.  You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service recommended on this site.  I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.  
 
Copyright: April Snow Consulting, LLC and Sensitive Strengths 

00:00 Introduction
00:39 HSP Discovery Story
07:43 Why Sensitivity Gets Over-Pathologized
14:06 The Desire to Deep Dive as an HSP
16:56 The Strengths and Resilience of HSPs
23:57 The Different Nervous System States
28:15 Using Self-Compassion to Regulate Your Nervous System
33:49 Using Somatic Exercises to Decrease Low Moods
50:32 Esther’s Final Message + Resources

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