• #252 | How Understanding the Secret Language of Overwhelm as an HSP Can Accelerate Your Inner Growth and Fulfillment
    Jul 4 2025

    Do you ever feel like overwhelm hits out of nowhere and knocks you off balance—just when you need clarity the most?

    If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), overwhelm isn't just an inconvenient emotion—it's a crucial message from your nervous system. In a world that often asks you to go faster and do more, learning to understand and respond to overwhelm can be the key to restoring your peace and power. This episode offers a radically compassionate reframe that transforms overwhelm from a shutdown state into a signal for growth, insight, and inner alignment.

    1. Discover why overwhelm starts as a whisper and what happens when you keep pushing through.

    2. Learn how overwhelm reveals deeper misalignments in your thoughts and beliefs—and how to use that insight for inner healing.

    3. Gain a practical mindset shift that turns overwhelm into a powerful compass for navigating back to clarity and self-trust.

    Listen now to discover how understanding your overwhelm can help you unlock peace, direction, and true inner freedom.

    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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  • #250 | You're Not Failing — There's Nothing Wrong With Choosing Inner Work Over Ambition as an HSP
    Jun 30 2025

    Are you silently comparing your inner-focused life to someone else's outward success—and feeling like you're falling short?

    For Highly Sensitive People, comparison isn’t just disheartening—it’s deeply stressful. If you've ever felt inadequate next to a high-achieving sibling, friend, or colleague, this episode reveals how those comparisons quietly chip away at your self-worth and mask your unique strengths as an HSP. Discover how recognizing and reframing this dynamic can open the door to deep inner peace.

    1. Hear a personal story of growing up alongside a high-powered sibling while choosing a path of spiritual and emotional growth—and the internal conflicts that followed.

    2. Learn how the belief that you must be outwardly successful to be “enough” causes hidden shame in many HSPs.

    3. Discover the breakthrough that happens when you stop chasing someone else’s version of success and start honoring your own sensitive, inward path.

    Press play now to uncover how embracing your true sensitivity—not resisting it—can free you from the myth of not being enough.

    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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  • #249 | 3 Signs You’re Losing Personal Space at Work — And How HSPs Can Avoid the Overwhelm Spiral
    Jun 27 2025

    Do you constantly feel drained at work, even when you're doing everything "right"? As a highly sensitive person (HSP), subtle patterns may be robbing you of the personal space you need to stay balanced and effective—without you even noticing.

    Why This Matters to You

    In today’s fast-paced work culture, HSPs often sacrifice their own space in an effort to maintain harmony, meet expectations, and avoid conflict. But doing so can quietly lead to emotional flooding, burnout, and resentment. This episode explores how reclaiming your space early can keep you energized, focused, and in control—before overwhelm takes over.

    What You’ll Discover in This Episode

    1. How to recognize the small daily choices that silently drain your energy at work.

    2. Why setting clear boundaries isn't rude—and how to communicate them without causing tension.

    3. Practical scripts and mindset shifts to handle pushy bosses or clients without losing your peace or your job.

    Listen now to learn how protecting your energy at work is not just possible—it’s essential to your success and wellbeing as an HSP.

    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
  • #248 | Why You Want to Retreat After a Deep Conversation — And Why That’s Not a Flaw as a Highly Sensitive Person
    Jun 25 2025

    If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you've probably been there—walking away from an uplifting conversation only to find yourself emotionally depleted. You're not broken. You're built differently, and that difference deserves understanding, not guilt.

    In this insightful episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, we explore why even the most meaningful connections can overwhelm your nervous system. You'll discover how your natural depth of emotional processing turns connection into a high-energy activity—and why recognizing your limits is not only healthy but essential for your well-being.

    Here's what you'll gain from listening:

    1. A clear explanation of why deep conversations can lead to emotional overload, even when they're positive.

    2. Insight into what your nervous system actually needs to recover after social interaction.

    3. A mindset shift that helps you set boundaries and retreat when needed—without guilt or self-doubt.

    Tune in now to learn how to honor your unique sensitivity and take space with confidence and compassion.

    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
  • #247 | Why Spending Money Can Feel So Stressful as an HSP & How to Overcome Financial Overanalysis So You Can Enjoy Money Again
    Jun 23 2025

    Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by a seemingly simple decision—like whether or not to spend $50—and wondered, “Why is this so hard?”

    If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), even small choices can trigger overwhelming emotions. This episode unpacks why what looks like indecision is often your nervous system signaling something deeper—and how understanding this can be the key to unlocking true inner peace.

    1. Discover the emotional root behind overthinking everyday spending choices and why it’s not actually about the money.

    2. Learn how overanalysis can be a quiet form of self-protection—and what you can do to shift out of it.

    3. Gain a transformative mindset that helps you build self-trust, reduce regret, and make decisions with greater ease and confidence.

    Tune in now to uncover how your sensitivity isn’t the problem—it’s the compass that can lead you to freedom.

    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
  • #246 | Why HSPs Struggle to Start Without a Perfect Plan — And How Inner Work Can Ease the Overwhelm
    Jun 20 2025

    Do you ever feel like you can’t take action until every detail is perfect?

    For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), the pressure to get things “just right” often leads to paralysis rather than progress. In this episode, Todd shares his personal journey from being stuck in perfectionism to discovering how inner work and self-inquiry can unlock momentum. If you’ve ever delayed a project because it didn’t feel ready, this episode is for you.

    1. Hear the powerful story behind what nearly stopped Todd from launching his first course 12 years ago.

    2. Learn how questioning perfectionist beliefs can ease internal pressure and open space for inspired action.

    3. Discover a more peaceful, organic way to bring your ideas to life—one that doesn’t depend on having all the answers upfront.

    Press play now to learn how to move forward with more ease and less stress—even when everything isn't perfect.


    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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    12 m
  • #245 | Why Work-Life Balance Feels So Hard for Highly Sensitive People — And What the Overwhelm Is Teaching Us
    Jun 18 2025

    Does the pressure to keep up with life's demands leave you feeling chronically overwhelmed, no matter how hard you try?

    Why This Episode Matters to You

    In today’s fast-paced world, achieving work-life balance is hard enough—but for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), it often feels impossible. If you find yourself exhausted by the juggle between work, relationships, and self-care, this episode will help you shift your perspective. You'll discover how your sensitivity isn't a hindrance—it's a guide pointing you toward a simpler, more intentional life.

    What You’ll Gain from Listening

    1. A deep understanding of why work-life balance is uniquely challenging for HSPs—and why it’s not your fault.

    2. The powerful reframe of overwhelm as a signal rather than a flaw, helping you listen instead of push harder.

    3. Practical insights into simplifying your life by embracing intentionality and letting go of perfectionism.

    Listen Now to Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and 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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    18 m