For a long time, I thought the healthiest thing I could do was just “get over” my feelings and move on.

As a highly sensitive introvert, I didn’t want to feel stuck or overwhelmed, so I tried to push past emotions as quickly as possible. But instead of helping, it left me more exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from myself.

In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that helped me stop stuffing my feelings and start learning how to process them in a safe way. You’ll hear why trying to “get over” emotions doesn’t work for HSPs, and the simple practices I use now - like journaling and naming emotions - that help me regulate, build emotional resilience, and feel more at peace.

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84 | STOP Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed with this Simple Journaling Prompt

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If you’re a highly sensitive introvert, you probably know what it feels like to get stuck in your head. Maybe you call it overthinking, but here’s the truth: a lot of what we label as overthinking is actually emotional avoidance.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 signs that show you’re not really overthinking—you’re avoiding your emotions. You’ll learn how looping thoughts, seeking reassurance, and “logic spirals” are actually ways your brain tries to protect you from feeling overwhelmed.

And I’ll share a simple but powerful tool that helps you step out of avoidance and into emotional awareness. This small shift can help you reduce anxiety, calm your inner world, and stop spinning in circles.

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Do you only pick up your journal when you’re overwhelmed or upset? I get it. As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to see journaling as an “emotional emergency tool.” But when you only use it in crisis, you miss out on the calm and clarity it can bring to everyday life.

In this episode, I’m sharing why consistent journaling matters, simple ways to make it a habit, and what to write about when you’re not in the middle of big emotions.

You’ll also learn how looking back at calmer entries can help you build emotional awareness and resilience over time. If you’ve struggled with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or inconsistent journaling, this episode will help you create a practice that feels supportive, peaceful, and sustainable, not like another thing on your to-do list.

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As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to believe that controlling your emotions is the key to strength and peace. But here’s the truth: emotional control often leads to suppression, emotional exhaustion, and even bigger overwhelm down the road.

In this episode, I’m sharing why trying to control your emotions keeps you stuck, and how learning to regulate instead can help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more at ease in your daily life.

You’ll walk away with one simple reframe you can start using today to shift from control to regulation so you can build emotional awareness, reduce overthinking, and create more peace in your inner world.

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🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Do you ever feel like your emotions run the show? One minute, you’re fine, and the next, you’re spiraling or shutting down? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to start regulating your emotions in just 90 days - even if you’ve tried before and it never seemed to stick.

You’ll learn:

• The simple first step that helps highly sensitive and introverted women calm emotional overwhelm
• What to focus on each month as you build awareness, practice regulation, and create lasting emotional habits
• How journaling can become your go-to tool for emotional clarity and peace

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions, this episode will show you the path forward: one gentle step at a time.

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🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Do you ever feel guilty for needing rest or downtime? As a highly sensitive or introverted woman, your nervous system processes more, which means you need intentional recharge time. But guilt and old beliefs often get in the way.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 secrets that will help you shift your mindset so you can recharge without apology. You’ll learn why rest is maintenance (not laziness), how to untangle guilt from old conditioning, and the role boundaries play in protecting your energy.

Plus, I’ll share practical ways to create guilt-free recharge pockets in your week. If you’re ready to rest without shame and show up with more peace and energy, this one’s for you.

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🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

You’ve probably heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts” before. Maybe from a therapist, a friend, or even in a moment when someone was trying to help you calm down. But if you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman, that phrase can actually do more harm than good.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why dismissing your emotions leaves you doubting yourself and feeling disconnected, and how to reframe it in a way that honors your sensitivity.

You’ll learn why your emotions are valuable messengers, how to start listening to what they’re really telling you, and simple journaling prompts to help you process instead of pushing feelings away.

If you’ve ever felt invalidated or “too much” for your emotions, this conversation will help you see your feelings as wisdom—not weakness.

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If you’ve ever felt like your emotions hit all at once, leaving you overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in your thoughts, this episode is for you.

In this podcast, we’ll explore how journaling helps highly sensitive and introverted women build emotional awareness- the first step to feeling calm, clear, and in control again.

You’ll learn:

• Why journaling works so well for emotional overwhelm and overthinking
• How to use simple journal prompts to process what you’re feeling
• A calm, step-by-step way to slow your thoughts and regulate your emotions

If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start understanding what you feel before it takes over, sign up for the Journal Your Feelings Workshop https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

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🎁 ⁣Become a Podcast Insider: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching