S3, Ep 39: Embracing Sensitivity and Finding Stability with Mark Wigginton

In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I’m joined by Mark Wigginton – licensed professional counsellor, board-certified coach, endurance athlete and someone with a deeply rich life story around sensitivity, resilience and growth.

Mark shares his journey with incredible honesty, reflecting on how a lifetime of intensity, overstimulation and deep thinking eventually led him to a powerful understanding of himself as a highly sensitive person. Together, we explore what it really means to live, work and lead with sensitivity – especially as a man navigating pressure, responsibility and change.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What it’s like to discover you’re highly sensitive later in life
• Growing up in chaos and how that shapes coping mechanisms
• The link between overstimulation, burnout and emotional overwhelm
• Why many HSPs turn to perfectionism, overworking or adrenaline
• How sensitivity can become a strength rather than something to “fix”
• The role of movement, endurance and routine in finding emotional balance
• High sensation seeking and how it shows up in subtle ways
• Why so many men struggle to ask for support – and the cost of staying silent
• The importance of self-reflection, journalling and slowing down
• Learning to stop fighting who you are and start working with your nature

Mark brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to topics like masculinity, mental health, identity and growth, and shares powerful insights from his work with leaders, entrepreneurs and people navigating major life transitions.

This episode is an honest, thoughtful exploration of what it means to embrace sensitivity, create stability from chaos, and learn to live in a way that truly supports who you are.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like you’ve had to push yourself to fit into a world that feels too loud — this conversation is for you.

Please do connect with Mark using the following links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focusingonresults/

Website: https://www.focusingonresults.com

Connect with Kate:

Learn more about Kate https://www.katecarter.co.uk/about

Instagram: www.instagram.com/katecartercoaching

Download your copy of The Start-up Guide to being a HSP: https://subscribepage.io/HSP-guide

Book in a consultation call to see if we're a good fit to work together:
https://katecartercoaching.satoriapp.com/offers/292115-consultation-call

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