Do you ever feel guilty for needing time alone—even when your body is clearly asking for it?

As a highly sensitive person, your internal "processor" is working overtime. Without enough space to recharge, it's easy to hit the wall of overwhelm. But carving out personal space doesn't have to mean conflict, guilt, or isolation.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why personal space isn’t a luxury for HSPs—it’s a necessity for emotional balance.

• Five practical, low-stress ways to reclaim your space without alienating others.

• How to navigate guilt and internal resistance when stepping back to care for yourself.

Press play now to discover how to take care of you—without apology.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Are you absorbing other people’s stress and losing your balance in the process?

If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), being around others who are anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive can feel like walking through a storm with no shelter. This episode will help you understand why that happens—and what you can do to stay grounded and compassionate without getting swept away.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why HSPs are more vulnerable to emotional overwhelm around stressed people—and why that also makes them uniquely equipped to help.

• How to create healthy emotional boundaries without disconnecting from others.

• The one question that can instantly shift your stress response and restore your inner calm.

Listen now to discover how to support others without sacrificing your own peace.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Are you chasing perfection… or simply doing your best?
If you're a highly sensitive person, the pressure to get everything “just right” can feel overwhelming — but what if your perfectionism isn’t a flaw, but a message?

Perfectionism can feel like part of your personality — but it may be the root of your burnout.
This episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People dives deep into how perfectionism sneaks in under the radar for HSPs, how to recognize when it’s hijacking your peace, and the simple but powerful mindset shift that can restore calm and clarity.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to recognize the quiet signs that perfectionism is running your life.

• The key difference between healthy high standards and perfectionism — and why it matters.

• A practical mindset shift that helps you reclaim energy, focus, and peace as an HSP.

Press play now to learn how to embrace your strengths without being driven by fear.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Are you giving so much to your partner that you’re losing yourself—or have you gone too far the other way?

Many Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) struggle to find the sweet spot between honoring their own needs and showing up fully in their relationships. If you're feeling emotionally stretched, disconnected, or unsure where to draw the line, this episode offers a perspective shift you need right now.

In this heartfelt Strategy Friday episode, you'll discover:

• Why it's so easy for HSPs to swing from self-neglect to overindulgent self-care in relationships

• How to recognize the signs that you're out of balance—and what your emotions are trying to tell you

• What true compromise looks and feels like when both partners’ needs are valued and met

Press play to learn how to care for yourself and your relationship without burning out or disappearing.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may have internalized the belief that your sensitivity is a flaw — especially in a world that praises toughness, speed, and emotional detachment. This episode dives deep into how those beliefs are formed, how they silently drive your stress and self-doubt, and most importantly, how to break free from them.

Discover how to:

• Reframe your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a legitimate strength

• Identify the damaging comparisons that erode your self-worth — and replace them with fairer, more empowering perspectives

• Understand the real-life strengths HSPs bring to relationships, work, and emotional resilience

Press play to reclaim your confidence and discover a more balanced way to see your sensitivity — one that affirms your worth and power.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Highly sensitive people crave meaningful, soul-nourishing relationships—but what happens when that connection starts costing your peace?

In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith explores the powerful draw HSPs have toward deep, emotional relationships and the hidden toll that can come with them. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or even lost yourself while bonding deeply with someone, this conversation will help you reconnect with what matters most—yourself.

Here’s what you’ll gain from tuning in:

• Discover why HSPs are naturally built for emotional depth and authentic relationships.

• Understand the warning signs of going too far and losing balance in the name of connection.

• Learn practical strategies to create soulful connections without sacrificing your inner stability.

Listen now to reclaim your peace while keeping your heart open.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ever felt like a small critique cuts deep—and you just can't shake it? You're not alone, especially if you're a highly sensitive person (HSP).

Criticism can feel overwhelming for HSPs—not because we're weak, but because we process emotions deeply and care about doing things well. This episode reveals why criticism stings so much and how to shift your relationship with it, so it no longer hijacks your peace of mind.

1. Learn why criticism feels more painful for highly sensitive people and how to reframe that understanding with compassion.

2. Discover a powerful step-by-step process, based on The Work of Byron Katie, to handle criticism without getting triggered.

3. Hear real-life strategies and mindset shifts that help turn judgment into valuable insight—and reclaim your emotional resilience.

Listen now to discover how to turn criticism from a source of pain into a path to greater confidence, clarity, and calm.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Are you secretly judging yourself for needing alone time?

Discover why your need for solitude as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) isn’t a flaw—but your greatest asset.

In a world that glorifies constant hustle and social engagement, HSPs often feel out of step for needing downtime. This episode reframes alone time not as a weakness, but as a powerful tool to reclaim your energy, focus, and emotional balance.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• A compassionate shift in how you view your need for alone time

• The hidden costs of ignoring your downtime needs—and how they lead to burnout

• A practical guide for integrating solitude with meaningful engagement without guilt

Press play now to learn how alone time can become the foundation for your clarity, creativity, and calm.

Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom

Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment.

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom.

We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life.

Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.