In this episode, we discuss how to connect with our innate gifts and thrive as Highly Sensitive People.As a Transpersonal Coach, I’m passionate about embodied transformation and helping those of us who are highly sensitive go beyond our conditioning and reconnect with our core Self. How do we go from knowing something intellectually to embodying it in the cells of our being? How do we live in alignment with the qualities of our innate essence – the truth of who we know ourselves to be? My work has led me to develop the HSH Integrative Model for Embodied Transformation, which encompasses eight domains for helping HSP thrive and step into their authentic gifts. Mastery in the eight domains enables us to navigate emotional overwhelm and step into our authentic power. I share the eight domains in this podcast episode.Jules De Vitto's Bio,  MAEd, MSc Certified Transpersonal Coach and EducatorJules De Vitto has a BSc in Psychology, MA in Education and MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality.She is an accredited and certified Transpersonal Coach, Authentic-Self-Empowerment Facilitator, as well as an experienced teacher and educator. She works as a Transpersonal Coach trainer and tutor as part of the 1-year certificate in Transpersonal Coaching Psychology through Alef Trust. She is the founder of Highly Sensitive Humans — an online community that offers courses, coaching, articles and a podcast for Highly Sensitive People. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life.​She is a published author who wrote 'Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis' which provides practical resources to cultivate greater resilience and find greater meaning and purpose through times of crisis. She has published her research in the peer-reviewed journal Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology.You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramFacebook GroupHighly Sensitive Humans Website1-1 coaching (book a 30-min free consultation)The 8-Week Online Course 

In this episode, we discuss the potential connection between high sensitivity and spiritual awakening experiences. Jessica shares her recently published research 'Spontaneous Spiritual Awakenings: Phenomenology, Altered States, Individual Differences, and Well-Being'. We identify what spiritual awakening experiences are, the challenges that can come with these experiences as well as the positive long-term effects of spiritual awakening experiences. Jessica Corneille, MSc is a Research Psychologist specialising in spontaneous spiritual awakening experiences. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Psychology (Distinction) from the University of Greenwich, where she focused her studies on altered states of consciousness. With a passion to bridge the worlds of science and spirituality, her mission is to challenge the default pathologisation of awakening experiences by helping to inform and encourage mainstream psychology to look beyond the current designated spectrum of ‘normality’, to encompass the transpersonal as something that is intrinsic to the human experience. Jessica recently published her research on the phenomenology, individual differences and well-being effects of spontaneous spiritual awakenings with Dr David Luke, and has given a number of talks on her work, including with the British Psychological Society (BPS). She works for the Scientific and Medical Network and Galileo Commission, is a collaborator of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium and Spiritual Crisis Network, and is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher.Resources: Spiritual Crisis Network (SCN): https://www.spiritualcrisisnetwork.uk International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN): https://www.spiritualemergencenetwork.org American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE): https://aciste.org Spiritual Awakenings International (SAI) – sharing circles: https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org Emerging Proud: https://www.emergingproud.com  Publication (Frontiers in Psychology): Spontaneous Spiritual Awakenings: Phenomenology, Altered States, Individual Differences, and Well-Being: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.720579Jessica's Contact: [email protected]' BioJules De Vitto has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She is a  certified Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People navigate experiences of anxiety, stress and burnout. She is passionate about guiding Highly Sensitive People to live in alignment with their authentic selves and connect with their soul purpose in life. Jules offers 1-1 coaching, workshops and an online 8-week course for Highly Sensitive People. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramFacebook GroupHighly Sensitive Humans Website1-1 coaching (book a 30-min free consultation)The 8-Week Online Course

In this episode, based on Jules' background in Transpersonal Psychology and understanding of psychospiritual transformation - Jules share the perspective that experiences of trauma can often be a catalyst for our psychospiritual growth and awakening as Highly Sensitive People.Jules discusses how the traits of high sensitivity can mean HSP are more prone to the impact of their environment and dysregulation of our nervous system. Inspired by the teaching of Gabor Mate,  Bessel Van der Kolk, and Peter Levine she touches upon what Gabor refers to as the 'wisdom of trauma' and share how trauma, can result in a 'breaking open' and without negating the challenges. She share the perspective that trauma can move us closer to the divine and a connection with the spiritual; often resulting in awakening. She draws on the concept of the wounded healer and the importance of leaning towards, rather than moving away from our difficulties.Join the online 8-week course: Step into your Authentic Power as a Highly Sensitive Person This course offers 8-modules with an abundance of resources, meditations, workbooks, 1-1 and group coaching, community support as well as live workshops with guest experts! Spaces are now open for the next course starting March 7th, 2022. Receive a special early-bird, discount before December 1st - spaces are limited to 10 people! Sign up here >>More about Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and guides Highly Sensitive People into their authentic power and alignment with their true purpose in life.She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality.You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramFacebook GroupHighly Sensitive Humans Website1-1 coaching (book a 30-min free consultation)The 8-Week Online Course 

In this episode, I speak with Willow McIntosh, who is the founder of Inluminance and creator of the High Sensory Coaching Program. We explore what Willow refers to as high sensory intelligence and the reasons why highly sensitive people have the potential to thrive as leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, mentors and much more. Willow states, 'there is no greater endeavour than to reclaim the truth of who we are' and shares the importance of highly sensitive people aligning with their authentic selves, finding their area of fascination and stepping into their unique potential; our reason for being.Become a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >> About Willow McIntoshWillow believes that all people with the trait have the ability to tap into a unique skill that draws on a deeper sensory perception. Founded in their own life experience and self-development they have the capacity to facilitate great transformation and development in others. Willow is on a mission to awaken us to the responsibility we have to utilise the abilities it affords in business, governments and leadership. Having successfully facilitated the development of seven-figure businesses Willow’s practice has taken him all over the world. Speaking internationally, training in a broad range of fields and facilitating others for more than twenty years. Willow now specialises in facilitating people with the trait to activate them into service in alignment with their gifts and purpose as highly skilled coaches, facilitators, consultants and healers.Stay in Touch: Inluminance WebsiteMore about Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and guides Highly Sensitive People into their authentic power and alignment with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available here.Become a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >>You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramFacebook GroupHighly Sensitive Humans Website1-1 coaching (book a 30-min free consultation)

In this episode, I speak to Jacquelyn Strickland, a licensed professional counsellor, who has worked exclusively with highly sensitive people since 2000. We speak about the barriers to self-expression and the tools and techniques that can support us in authentic self-expression and communication as Highly Sensitive People. We discuss exterior listening vs interior listening, our spiritual path, the concept of an inner calling, soul purpose and the importance of 'following our bliss.'Become a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >> Jacquelyn StricklandJacquelyn's practice has slowly transitioned into her current work as a Mentor and Coach for highly sensitive people. Her background in Social Work, Women’s Studies, cultural diversity and a graduate degree in Counseling still empower and informed her work. She has beentrained in hypnotherapy and utilized her Level II EMDR training in her psychotherapy practice. She has been certified to utilize Myers Briggs Personality Assessment since 1991, and is also well versed in the use of the Enneagram, using both of these modalities, when helpful, in her work. Jacquelyn is one of the very first pioneers, along with Elaine Aron, of what is now an international movement connecting HSPs around the world. She is a member of ICHS – International Consultants on High Sensitivity which is an international group of highly sensitive professionals trained in 2018 by Dr Elaine Aron. Jacquelyn made a brief appearance in the 2015 documentary: Sensitive, The Untold Story. Stay in TouchJacquelyn's Website Facebook page- HSP Gathering Retreats Sign up for her newsletter, HSP Highlights & InsightsResources MentionedJohn Hopkins with Ram Dass, East Forest - Sit Around the FireThe Highly Sensitive Person and the Numinous Become a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >> More about Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and is passionate about helping Highly Sensitive People step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available here.You can stay connected with Jules through...

In this Episode I talk to  Dr. Tracy Cooper about his incredible work and research exploring the intersection between Highly Sensitive People and High Sensation Seeking. We talk about the soon to be released documentary, Sensitive Men Rising that Dr. Cooper is working on with Emmy Award-winning director Will Harper and the incredible actor, musician, artist Luke Goss.Become a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >> About Dr. Tracy Cooper...Tracy Cooper, Ph.D. is a broad thinker, writer, creative, educator, and active researcher exploring Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Sensation Seeking. Dr. Cooper is Assistant Professor for Baker University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in leadership in higher education degree. Dr. Cooper co-founded the first Highly Sensitive Men’s Seminar and began offering coed HSP seminars, including the first High Sensation Seeking Highly Sensitive Person’s seminar. Dr. Cooper appeared in the documentary movie Sensitive – The Untold Story, with many other researchers, exploring the personality trait Sensory Processing Sensitivity and currently is working with Emmy Award-winning director of Sensitive-The Untold Story, Will Harper and the incredible actor, musician, artist Luke Goss on Sensitive Men Rising-The Documentary.Dr. Tracy Cooper's BooksThrive: The Highly Sensitive Person and Career, a book based on two extensive studies investigating the way highly sensitive people experience careers. Thrill: The High Sensation Seeking Highly Sensitive Person, a comprehensive book exploring the intersection of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Sensation Seeking.In 2020 he published Empowering the Sensitive Male Soul, a book dedicated to raising awareness and consciousness around sensory processing sensitivity in men.Stay in Touch:Dr Tracy Cooper's WebsiteTracy Cooper, Ph.D. | FacebookSensitive Men Rising-The Documentary | FacebookSensitive Men Rising - The DocumentaryBecome a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >>More about Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and is passionate about helping Highly Sensitive People step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available

In this episode, we explore the traits of high sensitivity from a transpersonal and holistic perspective. Are you a highly sensitive person, and are you drawn towards a spiritual path? Have your struggles as a highly sensitive person led you onto a path of significant healing and growth?From my personal experience and professional work as a coach, I have understood that being highly sensitive has a purpose that goes beyond evolutionary advantages. In other words - being highly sensitive isn't only an adaptive trait that has evolved for our survival, but sensitivity is connected to an innate soul purpose which, for many highly sensitive people, is related to a desire to heal and help ourselves and others...Find out more in this episode :)Become a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >>More about Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and is passionate about helping Highly Sensitive People step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available here.You can stay connected with Jules through...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highly.sensitive.humans/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlysensitivehumansWebsite: www.highlysensitivehumans.com1-1 coaching (book a 30-min free callBecome a patron of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast  and get early, exclusive access to the podcast, the written transcripts, behind the scenes content and a bonus Q + A with experts: BECOME A PATRON HERE >>

In this episode, I speak to Nick Jellie who is a mentor and EFT practitioner for highly sensitive people experiencing social anxiety. Nick explains the theory behind the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as tapping, and how it can be used to combat anxiety for Highly Sensitive People. We talk about the importance of approaching our healing from a holistic perspective and how specific emotions and trauma are stored energetically within the physical body. EFT works to release these energetical blockages through tapping on meridians and draws on various theories of alternative and energy medicine.EFT Anxiety and the Highly Sensitive PersonNick Jellie is a mentor and EFT practitioner for highly sensitive people experiencing social anxiety. He holds an honours degree in psychology and is studying towards registration as a certified practitioner with EFT International. Nick experienced his own struggles with social anxiety for almost 10 years trying unsuccessfully to overcome his anxiety using a number of different methods. He is an accomplished meditation practitioner and has also learned from spiritual teachers such as Sadhguru, Eckhart Tolle, and others on his journey to inner freedom and recovery. He now teaches others how to overcome past experiences of shame and guilt, and retrain their nervous system to experience greater ease and confidence in social situations.Stay in touch with Nick: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.jellie.9Nick's Website: http://www.socialanxietyfreedom.com/Books Mentioned: The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle:  Alan Watts, The Wisdom of InsecurityWhen the Body Says No, Gabor Mate The Body Keeps Score, Bessel van der KolkMore about your host, Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and is passionate about helping Highly Sensitive People step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available here.You can stay connected with Jules through...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highly.sensitive.humans/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlysensitivehumansWebsite: www.highlysensitivehumans.comJoin the 8-week course, 'Step into your Authentic Power as a Highly Sensitive Person' starts October 4th and is limited to 20 people! Join now!

Welcome to part 1 of a Q & A special! In this episode, I respond to a number of questions that were sent in from listeners in the Facebook Community and via Instagram! I explain what is meant by the term 'Sensory Processing Sensitivity'. I talk about how we can navigate emotional overwhelm, how to protect ourselves from absorbing the energies or emotions of others and the importance of boundary setting. I also touch upon the importance of cultivating self-compassion when we are faced with criticism.More about your host, Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto  is a Transpersonal Coach who is experienced at helping Highly Sensitive People overcome anxiety, stress and burnout. Jules is Highly Sensitive herself and is passionate about helping Highly Sensitive People step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work.She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available here.You can stay connected with Jules through her...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highly.sensitive.humans/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlysensitivehumansJoin the Highly Sensitive Hub - a growing community and Membership Area for Highly Sensitive People. Get a 3-day free trial by signing up today: https://www.highlysensitivehumans.com/plans-pricingResources for Self-Compassion: https://www.highlysensitivehumans.com/self-compassion-resourcesResources for setting Healthy Boundaries: https://www.highlysensitivehumans.com/bundle-3-all-lessonsFree Resources: https://www.highlysensitivehumans.com/freeresources-highlysensitivepeopleJoin the 8-week course, 'Step into your Authentic Power as a Highly Sensitive Person' starts October 4th 2021, and is limited to 20 people! Join now!

In today’s episode, we explore the relationship between addiction and the highly sensitive person. Drawing on Marina’s journey and path of recovery and her training in compassionate inquiry with Dr Gabor Mate, we explore the definition of addiction outside of the mainstream medical model, and the subtle ways addiction can show up in our lives. We also discuss the 8-step recovery program, co-founded by Dr, Valerie Mason-John and Dr Paramabandhu Groves which uses Buddhist teachings to overcome addiction and which Marina is also trained in.  Finally, we explore and share our relationship with the wounded healer, and how it is our own wounds, trauma and challenges that propelled us on our healing path, and which eventually led us to coach, counsel and guide others on their journey of healing, recovery and transformation.About Marina...Marina specializes in alternative approaches to health, spirituality, and life in general. Originally from Yugoslavia, Marina has a BA in Psychology from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, and her MA in Communications is from the University of Hawaii, Honolulu. She trained in conflict resolution and mediation, yoga and meditation, and Ayurveda. She is a certified Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery coach and currently teaches this 8-week course online. Marina is also a certified practitioner of the Compassionate Inquiry approach, developed by Dr Gabor Mate. Her work is closely connected to her personal path of recovery from addiction.  LinksMarina's pages:  https://marinakolaric.com,Marina's Profile: https://compassionateinquiry.com/directory/marina-kolaric/             Dr Gabor Mate page: https://drgabormate.com                                                                                      ESR page: https://www.valeriemason-john.com/eight-step-recovery/  More about your host, Jules De Vitto...Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal Coach who helps Highly Sensitive People navigate anxiety, stress, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She lived in Asia for eleven years before moving to London and integrates Eastern practices and modern-day mindfulness into her work. She has a degree in Psychology, an MA in Education and an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. She’s a Meditation teacher on Insight Timer and a  published author through Changemaker Books and John Hunt Publishers. She wrote Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis to help people through the Covid-19 Pandemic available here.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highly.sensitive.humans/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlysensitivehumansJoin the 8-week course, 'Step into your Authentic Power as a Highly Sensitive Person' starts October 4th 2021, and is limited to 20 people! Join now!