Emotional Badass

Are you aware of the power your imagination holds? Highly sensitive people often use their imagination to anticipate the worst, but what if it could be used to foster positivity and emotional resilience? Nikki Eisenhauer delves into this concept, drawing wisdom from the yoga sutras. She explains how shifting from negative to positive thinking can enhance mental health and well-being. This episode offers insights and strategies for highly sensitive people to transform their imagination into a tool for healing and growth.If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On top of the general tensions & chaos of 2020, I'm seeing lots of heartache & change for highly sensitive people. Energies are a-churnin' Ya'll!!!! As we face big changes & big unknowns as a tribe and individually we will be challenged to let go and move on in many ways. I share a story about my old supervisor, Gus, a Spiritual Father, who lovingly helped me when I was a super green therapist & human being & taught me by showing me simplicity & truth in letting go. How can highly sensitive people overcome the fear of letting go? In this episode, I highlight the importance of inner child work, understanding codependency, and practicing true self care. Get practical tips to let go with ease and focus on your personal growth and mental health.If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To consider compatibility I had to first understand and accept more about my personality and temperament--not what I thought my temperament and personality were supposed to be, but how I was made, how I am, what's changeable within myself and what isn't. I hope this week's episode opens the conversation of compatibility and workability in partnership to help us strengthen our existing relationship with self, current partners, inner circle. Are you a highly sensitive person struggling to find fulfilling relationships? I explore key principles such as integrity in action, avoiding taking things personally, and embracing constant negotiation. Emphasizing the importance of letting go of past hurts, acknowledging mental health challenges, and the value of self-motivated partners. These insights offer strategies for highly sensitive people to create supportive and balanced relationships while fostering personal growth and resilience.If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those of us in the Highly Sensitive Tribe can be so so hard on ourselves. I've learned over the years that HSPs and survivors tend to double down on personal pressure to 'just figure it out' when figuring it out might not be on the table in any given moment. This week's episode is about THAT--I share what I've learned to do when I just don't know what to do. Are you an HSP struggling with managing uncertainty and stress in a chaotic world? Discover essential mental health strategies tailored for Highly Sensitive People to navigate uncertainty and reduce stress effectively. Learn how to acknowledge and sit with your emotions, sleep on decisions, and practice self-grace. We share practical mental health tips for HSPs to release personal pressure, manage emotional waves, and seek supportive counseling or coaching. Understand the importance of exercising, embracing the grey areas, and taking mental breaks to foster emotional resilience. Dive into actionable advice on grounding techniques and coping mechanisms to improve your mental health, enhance self-care, and promote personal growth.Resources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsorsAdvertising:Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about burnout compassion fatigue, compartmentalization and denial for our mental health. Therapists are taught about burnout before we see our 1st patient. lots of you know about burnout. I like the physical definitions of burnout to explain how it feels emotionally. "The failure of an electrical device or component through overheating. physical and mental collapse."If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the Book Toxic Parents by Susan Forward Overcoming their hurtful legacy and reclaiming your life, levels of dysfunction, healing and boundaries. Are you an HSP struggling with toxic family dynamics and seeking healing? Discover how Susan Forward’s book "Toxic Parents" provides essential strategies for highly sensitive people to overcome dysfunction and reclaim their lives. Learn why HSPs benefit immensely from understanding the impact of verbal, physical, and emotional abuse detailed in Forward’s insightful work. Understand how setting boundaries, fostering self-approval, and practicing healthy confrontation can lead to profound personal growth. This episode offers practical advice for HSPs navigating the complexities of family dynamics, emphasizing the importance of self-care and resilience. Perfect for anyone committed to breaking the cycle of abuse and finding strength in their sensitivity.Resources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can be done to combat the alarming Black maternal health crisis? We sit down with Tracy Collins, founder of the National Black Doulas Association, to uncover the problems with healthcare and its impact on Black maternal mortality. Tracy shares her journey from midwifery to creating an organization dedicated to supporting Black birthing families. We discuss the critical differences between doctors, midwives, and doulas, and the essential role of doulas in providing emotional and physical support during childbirth. Tracy's insights shed light on the urgent need for advocacy, cultural competency, and listening to Black women's experiences to save lives and promote equality in maternal healthcare. Tune in for a compelling conversation that addresses the deep-rooted issues affecting Black maternal health and offers strategies for change.Resources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we read The Book Of Possibility https://www.amazon.com/Book-Possibility-Courtney-Cox-Smith/dp/0578625180 Understanding the primal ways we are programmed to look for problems helps us understand our task to mindfully shift to possibility in the modern world. Honored to read ya'll a book! Find Courtney Cox Smith's The Book of Possibility, now available on Amazon.Curious about how mindfulness can transform your mindset and enhance emotional resilience? Join us as we read "The Book of Possibility" by Courtney Cox Smith. In this episode, we delve into the primal ways our brains are wired for survival mode and the importance of shifting to a possibility mindset in the modern world. Discover how mindfulness techniques can help highly sensitive people and those seeking therapy and self-improvement overcome stressors and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gain practical strategies for retraining your brain, fostering emotional resilience, and navigating the challenges of abuse recovery. Dive into the world of mindfulness with us and unlock the potential for personal growth and mental well-being.If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharing some of my own road through poverty, struggle, and humbling myself in the name of survival. I hope it helps anyone who is out there facing economic uncertainty, fear, and (hopefully not) desperation. I name the societal shame trap of facing 'taking a job that's beneath me,' and that financial hardship is a major player in suicidal ideation and a continuation of anxiety/depression and PTSD symptoms. As many enter (or deepen) financial uncertainty within our covid economy, I want to keep talking about money, hope, resiliency, surviving to thriving, understanding these deep and tender, generational and worth-impacting dynamics. For the record, our worth as individuals does not change. My worth and your worth remain, fixed, no matter our financial value or comfort, if there is one dollar or millions, even when our feelings try to say otherwise.How does poverty uniquely affect highly sensitive people (HSPs) and what can be done to build resilience in these challenging times? This episode addresses the emotional impact of financial hardship on HSPs, exploring personal experiences and effective mental health strategies. We discuss the role of societal shame, the connection between poverty and suicidal ideation, and practical tips for overcoming financial stress while maintaining mental health. By sharing stories of resilience and providing empowering advice, we offer support to those facing economic uncertainty. Learn how to navigate these deep, generational issues and understand that your worth remains unchanged, regardless of your financial situation.If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s so much for us to learn by observing our relationship to irritability, anxiety, and making mistakes as we evolve, break cycles, and grow emotional intelligence for introverts and extroverts. I hope there’s something in this episode to help us own what needs owning and help us let go of what doesn’t serve us. Might want to pull out a journal for this one!Do you often feel overwhelmed by guilt, shame, and irritability as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? This episode addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by HSPs, empaths, and abuse survivors, providing practical strategies to enhance emotional resilience. Learn how to manage anxiety, own your mistakes without self-lashing, and break unhealthy patterns to foster personal growth. Through understanding the role of guilt and shame, we reveal how these emotions can serve as moral compasses, guiding you towards healthier relationships and self-care. Embrace your sensitivity and turn these uncomfortable feelings into opportunities for growth and healing. Tune in to discover how to navigate irritability and build emotional intelligence for a more balanced and fulfilling life.If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadassResources:Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routineCommunity & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% OffMapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% OffBrain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free monthJoin our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletterCheck out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditationsFollow us on Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadassIG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badassFB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadassTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadassPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadassThank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices