Happy HSP
The
Podcast
Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) who often feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or out of place in the world around you? Then The Happy HSP Podcast is just for you, and I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Kimberly Marshall, and I’m your host. Join me weekly as I dive deep into the personal stories of everyday HSPs. We’ll explore what it means to live life with heightened sensitivity and discover the many reasons to celebrate our gentle nature.
Each episode features an inspiring conversation with an HSP who shares what they love about their sensitivity, what they struggle with, and the powerful strategies they’ve used to find happiness and peace in a world that can easily overwhelm us.
Latest Episodes
Episode #52: High Sensitivity, Childhood, and the Path to Resilience with Dr. Michael Pluess
Today I’m joined by Dr. Michael Pluess. He’s a chartered psychologist and Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Surrey, and a leading researcher on environmental sensitivity.
We talk about the way genetic and environmental factors shape our sensitivity, and how resilience, mental health, and personal growth can shift throughout our lives. If you’ve ever wondered why some highly sensitive people seem to flourish while others struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt, this conversation is for you.
Episode #51: The Highly Sensitive Man’s Journey to Self-Acceptance with Mark Wigginton
Today I’m joined by licensed professional counselor, coach, and writer Mark Wigginton for an honest conversation about what it means to be a highly sensitive man in a culture that discourages emotional depth.
Mark shares how he’s navigated overstimulation, addiction recovery, career struggles, and his emotional needs while also learning to embrace his true self.
So, if you’ve ever wondered how to navigate your emotional depth as a highly sensitive man and how self-acceptance can help you create environments, careers, and relationships that support who you truly are, then this episode is for you.
Episode #50: Leading with Sensitivity, Purpose, and Psychological Safety with Anna Moretti
Today I’m joined by Anna Moretti. She’s a former leader in the pharmaceutical industry who left her corporate work to help highly sensitive women find clarity and confidence during their own leadership journey.
Together, we explore what it’s like to struggle with masking and perfectionism, and the common HSP experience of feeling both “too much” and never enough at the same time. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect with your natural desires on the path to authenticity, self-compassion, and meaningful work, then this episode is for you.
Episode #49: Highly Sensitive People, Burnout, and the Power of Boundaries with Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali
Today I’m joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and coach Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali. She shares her personal journey of discovering high sensitivity and how that realization transformed the way she approaches her work, relationships, and daily life.
We explore the reasons that so many HSPs feel exhausted, especially those who are high-achieving and constantly over-giving. Ibinye also opens up about perfectionism, emotional depth, and the importance of creating a life that truly supports your sensitivity instead of working against it.
Episode #48: Supporting Neurodivergence and the HSP Nervous System at Work with Sira Laurel
Today I’m joined by organizational development strategist and executive coach Sira Laurel. We explore why it’s important to support people’s nervous systems at work, how neurodivergence shows up in professional settings, and why so many highly sensitive people struggle in work environments that were never built for us in the first place.
So, if you’ve ever wondered how to thrive in traditional work environments or use your sensitivity as a superpower in your career or problem-solving capabilities, then this episode is for you.
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