002 You're not Fragile; You're Very Strong with Annie Schuessler, LMFT

Annie talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being called a crybaby, and she would say now to her younger self.

Quotes--

• You're not fragile; you're very strong
• Annie's response to being an HSP--"I love me, and it's absolutely a part of me."
• I am strong, and I want to be in difficult conversations
• Another name for HSP--"Highly Perceptive" or "Tuned in"

Bio--

Annie Schuessler, LMFT, is a business coach and the creator of The Superpower Method for therapists Program and the podcast Therapist Clubhouse. She's been a private practice therapist for over 15 years, and since 2010, she's been helping private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers. You can find her resources for entrepreneurs trained as therapists at www.coachingwithannie.com

Highlights--

• The card game Annie talks about is Settlers Catan (or simply Catan)
• Associations made with the term HSP--difficult, sensitive, fragile
• Annie helps clients identify ideal working hours, what drains their energy, and how to make more room for themselves
• We talk about perceived weaknesses and the corresponding strengths of being an HSP
• Annie talks about the myths that clients have when trying to decide what their ideal business looks like
• The challenges Annie experiences when anticipating new situations
• How podcasting has allowed her to have full creative control and the unexpected gifts it has brought her

Links--

Annie's website--www.coachingwithannie.com

To learn more about Patricia--www.patriciayounglcsw.com

podcast--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com

facebook--www.facebook.com/groups/20997055880047619/

youtube--www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO31w0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber

e-mail--unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com

show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

Music--Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com