In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Thedy Veliz, a child and family therapist and founder of the Institute for Non-Formulaic Youth, to explore his framework for non-formularity. Thedy Veliz, PhD, is a child and family therapist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the founder of the Institute for Non-Formulaic Youth. He recently completed his PhD at the California Institute of Integral Studies which is based in San Francisco. Dr. Veliz primarily works with parents of difficu...

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, I am joined by integrative psychotherapist and HSP coach Simone De Costa, breathwork facilitator and coach Alan Friday, and Clinical Psychologist and conscious parenting coach Dr Genevieve Von Lob. We are the co-facilitation team behind the annual HSP Retreat in Devon. Together, they explore what it means to "unmask" - the process of shedding the adaptive personas we build to fit in, survive, and belong, and returning to our authentic selves. The con...

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I’m joined by researcher, educator and author Kaaryn Cater for a deeply insightful conversation on what it truly means to be a Highly Sensitive Person - particularly within the context of education. Together, we explore how high sensitivity shows up in learning environments, and why so many Highly Sensitive children and adults struggle within traditional education systems. From sensory overwhelm and emotional intensity to overthinking, pe...

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I sit down with Ixté Owul - a certified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) coach, spiritual mentor, and intuitive guide. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim sensitivity as a gift rather than a burden. Ixté shares her personal story of navigating psychic experiences from a young age, and later experiencing a profound spiritual awakening. She speaks about the importance of presence, safety, and being witnessed and how highly sens...

In this episode, I sit down with Judith Orloff, MD, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and empath, to explore her new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. This beautifully illustrated story introduces Aurora, a sensitive little rabbit who learns to embrace her gifts rather than feel ashamed of them. Dr. Orloff shares insights on: ✨ Why sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw ✨ Practical tools children can use to manage overwhelm ✨ The importance of boundarie...

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I’m joined once again by Dr. Tracy Cooper for a rich and inspiring conversation about the unique experience of being both a highly sensitive person and a high sensation seeker. We explore how these two traits can beautifully complement each other, or create inner conflict, and why understanding this dual temperament can be truly transformative. Tracy also shares details about his new seven-week course, designed to support helping professi...

In this episode The Wild Sensitive, Unlocking the Power of The Highly Sensitive High Sensation Seeker I'm so excited to be talking with the inspiring Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen. With a rare combination of emotional depth and daring spirit, they are redefining what it means to be both Highly Sensitive (HSP) and High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Their lives are a living testament to this vibrant duality, walking the edge between stillness and adventure, introspection and bold explorat...

In this episode, Dr. Genevieve von Lob, Jules De Vitto, Josh Silver, and Alan Piatek explore the power of embodied practices for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Together, they discuss how breathwork, conscious dance, singing, and meditation can help HSPs connect more deeply with their bodies, find their authentic voice, and build confidence. The group also shares insights from the annual HSP retreat they co-facilitate in the UK - a transformative space for sensitivity, expression, and connect...

In today's episode, I speak to William Allen about Highly Sensitive Men and his new course, On Being a Highly Sensitive Man. William Allen is the author of Confessions of a Sensitive Man and On Being a Sensitive Man. He leads the course with insights drawn from his extensive work as an advocate for HSP men. He is a certified hypnotist and brain training coach, author and advocate for HSP Men. He believes that male sensitivity is not so rare, but it can be confounding for most male...

About the Speakers Katie has over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field, and her recent research, Is There Meaning in Madness?, aimed to promote the need to integrate transpersonal frameworks into mainstream mental health care. Katie was a founding director of the International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN) and advocates for viewing mental health crises as potential transformative opportunities if correctly supported. In 2017, following her personal brush with suicid...