• #315 | 9 Grocery Shopping Tips to Prevent Sensory Overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Person
    Nov 28 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Are Grocery Stores Draining You? Here's How to Make Shopping Peaceful Again

    Why does a simple grocery run feel so exhausting—mentally, emotionally, and physically—for highly sensitive people?

    If you're an HSP who dreads going to the store, this episode is tailor-made for you. We uncover the hidden reasons grocery shopping can leave you overstimulated and wiped out for hours—and more importantly, how to reclaim calm and control in the chaos.

    In this Strategy Friday episode, you'll learn:

    • How to recognize the subtle sensory triggers that silently drain your energy.

    • Nine practical, HSP-friendly tips to make your next store visit smoother and less overwhelming.

    • How to turn an everyday task into a manageable (even peaceful!) experience that won't hijack your whole day.

    Listen now to learn how you can grocery shop without the stress—and start feeling more empowered in your sensitive skin.

    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.

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  • #314 | Why Highly Sensitive People Hide Their Gifts—And How to Start Living Authentically Anyway
    Nov 26 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Are You Hiding Your Light Just to Fit In?

    Do you ever tone yourself down, afraid of being "too much" as a highly sensitive person (HSP)? You're not alone—and it's costing you more than you realize.

    In this eye-opening episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith unpacks the subtle yet powerful ways HSPs unintentionally dim their natural brilliance. If you've ever felt like you're hiding parts of yourself just to feel safe or accepted, this episode offers a path back to authenticity—without sacrificing connection or grounding.

    Here's what you'll gain by listening:

    • Clarity on the five unconscious ways HSPs mute their gifts and how to spot them in your own life

    • Insight into the hidden beliefs and fears that quietly hold you back from speaking up, leading, or showing up fully

    • A gentle, practical way to start living from your truth—even if you're afraid of conflict, rejection, or burnout

    Tune in now to discover how to stop hiding and start honoring your sensitivity as the strength it truly is.

    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.

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    17 m
  • #313 | How Do You Avoid Overwhelm as an HSP When There's More That Needs to Be Done Every Day Than You Can Accomplish?
    Nov 24 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Are you drowning in to-do lists and feeling like you're failing at everything, even the things you love?

    If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), modern life's nonstop demands can feel like an emotional avalanche. In this episode, Todd Smith unpacks the hidden reasons why overwhelm hits HSPs so quickly—and what to do about it. Discover a strategic way to reclaim your time, your sanity, and your inner calm.

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

    • Learn why HSPs experience burnout faster and how to avoid the most common traps.

    • Discover a simple but powerful method to prioritize your responsibilities without guilt.

    • Find out how to reduce internal pressure and start experiencing genuine satisfaction again.

    Press play now to start transforming your relationship with time, energy, and expectations—so you can thrive as an HSP, not just survive.

    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.

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    19 m
  • #312 | Are You Just Who Your Partner Wants You to Be—Not Who You Really Are as a Highly Sensitive Person?
    Nov 21 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Ever feel like you're constantly adjusting in your relationship—until one day, you realize you're not even sure who you are anymore?

    As a highly sensitive person (HSP), relationships can feel especially overwhelming. You care deeply, you try harder, and yet you still feel lost. If you've ever found yourself stuck between staying or leaving, silently wondering, "Why is this so hard?"—this episode is for you.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • How your emotional "compass" gets pulled off course by hidden pressures in your relationship

    • Why HSPs are more vulnerable to losing self-trust in love

    • A simple, grounding visualization to help you reconnect with your inner truth

    Tune in now to learn how to reclaim your direction and bring balance back to your relationship—without losing yourself in the process.

    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.

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    11 m
  • #311 | Why Noticing People's Tone of Voice Doesn't Mean We're Overthinking as Highly Sensitive People
    Nov 19 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Do you ever sense tension in someone's tone—only to be told you're "too sensitive" or "imagining things"?

    If you've ever doubted your instincts because others dismissed your sensitivity to tone, this episode will feel like a breath of validation. As a highly sensitive person, your ability to pick up on emotional nuance isn't a flaw—it's a gift rooted in deep intelligence. Discover why society shames tone sensitivity, how that affects your self-worth, and why your intuitive perception is something to be celebrated, not suppressed.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why noticing shifts in tone often triggers defensiveness in others.

    • How cultural bias has mislabeled sensitivity as weakness.

    • Why your attunement to tone is actually emotional intelligence in action.

    Press play now to reclaim your confidence in what you feel and recognize your sensitivity as a strength—not a shortcoming.

    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.

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    15 m
  • #310 | How to Finally Leave Work on Time So You Can Actually Rest at Night as an HSP (Stress Management Tip)
    Nov 17 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Do you find yourself working late—even when you don't want to—just to get that one last thing done?

    For highly sensitive people, the urge to finish everything before ending the day can quietly destroy your evenings, rest, and peace of mind. In this episode, Todd shares a powerful mindset shift and a deceptively simple new routine that can help you finally break that cycle—without guilt or overwhelm.

    • Learn how Todd replaced his never-ending to-do list with a simple "pause button" that transformed his evenings.

    • Discover the surprising connection between task completion and stress for HSPs—and how to break free from it.

    • Find out how this one change can lead to better sleep, deeper relaxation, and more productive mornings.


    Hit play now to uncover the small change that can give you your evenings—and your peace of mind—back for good.

    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.

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    14 m
  • #309 | Is Lack of Space Secretly Making You Stressed in Your Relationship? (Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People)
    Nov 14 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Are you feeling smothered in your relationship—but don't want to hurt anyone by asking for space?

    If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), needing more space isn't selfish—it's essential. In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith explores why HSPs often feel overwhelmed even in loving relationships and how that pressure can quietly build into resentment, loss of self, and emotional exhaustion.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • How to recognize the three subtle but powerful signs that you're craving more space in your relationship.

    • Why HSPs are wired to need deeper emotional breathing room—and how ignoring that can silently erode your connection.

    • Practical, compassionate strategies to create healthy space in your relationship without pulling away or hurting your partner.

    Listen now to reclaim your sense of self—and reconnect with your partner from a place of strength and inner 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.

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    20 m
  • #308 | How to Stop Feeling Misunderstood When Others Judge Us for Being "Too Serious" as Highly Sensitive People
    Nov 12 2025

    Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/

    Are you tired of being told you're "too serious"?

    If you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you've likely been misunderstood, even judged, for your quiet, reflective, or emotionally attuned nature. In a world that prizes quick wit and lightheartedness, the depth and presence you bring can feel out of place—unless you learn to see it for the superpower it really is.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why your depth, empathy, and quietness are often mistaken for being "too serious"

    • The emotional cost of internalizing others' judgments—and how to stop

    • How to reframe your seriousness as a strength, not a flaw, so you can feel good about who you truly are

    Press play to reclaim your sensitivity and discover how to honor your nature—even when others don't understand it.

    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.

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    19 m