Ever notice how one bad night of sleep can send your emotions into overdrive? As a highly sensitive introvert, I’ve experienced firsthand how poor sleep makes me more reactive, anxious, and easily overwhelmed by the smallest things—like noise, someone’s tone, or even a crowded space.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real connection between sleep and emotions, why it hits HSPs harder, and how to create gentle bedtime routines that calm your nervous system instead of overstimulating it.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, irritable, or stuck in overthinking, this conversation will give you the tools to recharge, regulate, and restore your inner calm through better sleep.

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Do you ever sit down to journal and feel like your mind is a tangled mess of thoughts and emotions? As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how overwhelming it can feel when you can’t separate what you’re thinking from what you’re actually feeling.

In this episode, I share a simple two-step journaling practice that helps untangle the knot so you can gain clarity, calm your nervous system, and stop spiraling into overthinking.

You’ll learn how to identify emotions versus thoughts, use journaling prompts to get unstuck, and create space for emotional awareness and resilience.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted or unsure how to process your feelings on the page, this episode will give you gentle tools to regulate your emotions and bring more peace into your daily life.

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“Do I just have anger issues, or am I a highly sensitive person?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. As an HSP, your emotions can feel intense, and anger might be the one that gets your attention most.

But here’s the truth: HSPs experience all emotions deeply, not just anger. And often, what looks like anger is really fear, grief, or shame underneath. In this episode, I’m sharing how to tell the difference between HSP emotional intensity and true anger management challenges.

We’ll talk about signs of aggression, why HSP is a temperament (not a mental health disorder), and how emotional regulation skills can help you feel calmer and more in control.

If you’ve struggled with emotional overwhelm, overthinking, or feeling misunderstood in your reactions, this episode will help you find clarity and compassion for yourself.

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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

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As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation.

In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use right away to feel calmer and more grounded.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted after an emotional day, this conversation will help you reframe your sensitivity as a superpower and give you tools to protect your energy.

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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

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Ever wondered if you’re a highly sensitive person, an introvert, or both? You’re not alone. So many women in my community feel confused about where they fit, especially when the traits overlap.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between being highly sensitive and being introverted, and how the two can show up together. I’ll walk you through the DOES framework so you can better understand what being an HSP really means.

You’ll also learn why knowing the difference matters for your emotional resilience and self-care routines. If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, or unsure of how to describe your sensitivity, this episode will give you clarity and language you can use to embrace your unique traits with more confidence and peace.

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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

As a highly sensitive introvert, I used to believe that if I let myself fully feel my emotions, I’d get stuck in them forever. Maybe you’ve felt the same, afraid that if you open the door, the overwhelm will never end.

In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I wish I knew about feeling emotions as an HSP: that allowing yourself to feel actually shortens the emotional cycle. You’ll learn why avoiding emotions leads to more exhaustion and overwhelm, and how simple practices like naming your feelings or journaling them can help you regulate your emotions and build emotional resilience.

If you’ve been afraid of being swept away by your sensitivity, this episode offers a safe and gentle way to cultivate emotional awareness and find greater peace.

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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

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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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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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🎁 ⁣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