If journaling feels overwhelming, emotionally draining, or like something you never quite have the capacity for, this episode is for you. 

Many highly sensitive and introverted women believe they don’t journal because they “don’t have time,” but in my experience, time usually isn’t the real issue. The real challenge is how journaling can open emotions that feel hard to contain.

In this episode, I’m sharing why journaling often feels heavy for HSPs and introverts, how emotional overwhelm contributes to exhaustion, and what actually helps journaling feel safer and more supportive. 

I'm also sharing a quick journaling prompt to help you get started. If you’ve ever avoided journaling because it feels like too much, this episode will help you understand why it's not about time.

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105 | How to Build a Consistent Journaling Practice (Even When You're Not Overwhelmed)

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As a highly sensitive introvert, you’ve probably been told not to trust your emotions; that you’re overreacting, too sensitive, or letting your feelings get the best of you. 

In this episode, I’m gently reframing that belief. Your emotions aren’t random or irrational; they’re full of insight. We’re talking about emotional intuition — what it actually is, why so many of us distrust it, and how emotional overwhelm, past hurt, and social conditioning can disconnect us from our inner guidance. 

I’ll share simple ways to start listening to your gut again, without ignoring logic or spiraling into overthinking. 

You’ll also get journaling prompts to help you build emotional awareness, notice emotional patterns, and strengthen your ability to regulate emotions instead of suppressing them.

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Life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially for highly sensitive introverts. Whether it’s a career change, a shift in a relationship, or a new season of life, big changes often stir up intense emotions that can leave you feeling ungrounded or anxious.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical tools to build emotional resilience during transitions so your feelings don’t control you. You’ll learn how to check in with yourself, use journaling to process your emotions, anchor yourself with calming routines, and reframe discomfort as an opportunity for growth.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, reactive, or uncertain during life changes, this conversation will give you gentle, actionable steps to stay centered, regulated, and more confident as you navigate whatever life brings your way.

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104 | Why Trying to "Control" Your Emotions Keeps You Stuck as an HSP

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Feeling emotionally stuck can be so frustrating, especially when you don’t understand why it’s happening. As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how easy it is to get caught in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, or numbness when emotions feel too heavy to face.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons HSPs get stuck, the signs to watch for, and simple steps you can use to gently move forward. You’ll learn how to name and process your feelings through journaling, shift out of self-judgment, and create small self-care rituals that help you feel lighter and more resilient.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or trapped in the same emotional patterns, this conversation will remind you that being stuck isn’t failure, it’s feedback. And with the right tools, you can move through it with more clarity, compassion, and calm.

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For so many highly sensitive introverts, boundaries can feel uncomfortable—like we’re shutting people out or being “too much.” But the truth is, boundaries aren’t walls. They’re invitations to care for your nervous system, protect your peace, and create healthier relationships. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down why boundaries are essential for HSPs, what gentle but firm ones actually look like, and how to spot the areas in your life that may need stronger limits. 

If you’ve been struggling with overwhelm, emotional burnout, or resentment, this conversation will show you how boundaries can become a powerful form of self-care and help you build emotional resilience without losing connection. 

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Have you ever noticed the same emotions showing up again and again in your journal—like anxiety when plans change, or sadness after criticism? As a highly sensitive introvert, these repeating emotional patterns aren’t random; they’re clues to your triggers.

In this episode, I’m showing you how journaling can help you spot the patterns that keep you stuck in overwhelm and self-doubt. You’ll learn how to identify recurring words, emotions, and beliefs on the page, and what to do once you see them.

If you’ve been struggling with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or feeling “too much,” this conversation will give you simple journaling tools to build emotional awareness, regulate your feelings, and create more peace in your daily life.

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87 | This is NOT Emotional Awareness: Try this Emotional Regulation Technique Instead

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Ever notice how one bad night of sleep can send your emotions into overdrive? As a highly sensitive introvert, I’ve experienced firsthand how poor sleep makes me more reactive, anxious, and easily overwhelmed by the smallest things—like noise, someone’s tone, or even a crowded space.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real connection between sleep and emotions, why it hits HSPs harder, and how to create gentle bedtime routines that calm your nervous system instead of overstimulating it.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, irritable, or stuck in overthinking, this conversation will give you the tools to recharge, regulate, and restore your inner calm through better sleep.

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Do you ever sit down to journal and feel like your mind is a tangled mess of thoughts and emotions? As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how overwhelming it can feel when you can’t separate what you’re thinking from what you’re actually feeling.

In this episode, I share a simple two-step journaling practice that helps untangle the knot so you can gain clarity, calm your nervous system, and stop spiraling into overthinking.

You’ll learn how to identify emotions versus thoughts, use journaling prompts to get unstuck, and create space for emotional awareness and resilience.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted or unsure how to process your feelings on the page, this episode will give you gentle tools to regulate your emotions and bring more peace into your daily life.

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“Do I just have anger issues, or am I a highly sensitive person?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. As an HSP, your emotions can feel intense, and anger might be the one that gets your attention most. 

But here’s the truth: HSPs experience all emotions deeply, not just anger. And often, what looks like anger is really fear, grief, or shame underneath. In this episode, I’m sharing how to tell the difference between HSP emotional intensity and true anger management challenges. 

We’ll talk about signs of aggression, why HSP is a temperament (not a mental health disorder), and how emotional regulation skills can help you feel calmer and more in control. 

If you’ve struggled with emotional overwhelm, overthinking, or feeling misunderstood in your reactions, this episode will help you find clarity and compassion for yourself.

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As a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like your emotions and sensitivity are weighing you down, leaving you drained at the end of the day. But here’s the truth: your sensitivity isn’t the problem. Most of the time, the real culprit is overstimulation. 

In this episode, I’m sharing how overstimulation from emotions, social interaction, and sensory input can zap your energy, and why it doesn’t mean you’re weak. I’ll also teach you one quick nervous system support tip you can use right away to feel calmer and more grounded. 

If you’ve ever felt exhausted after an emotional day, this conversation will help you reframe your sensitivity as a superpower and give you tools to protect your energy.

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Ever wondered if you’re a highly sensitive person, an introvert, or both? You’re not alone. So many women in my community feel confused about where they fit,  especially when the traits overlap. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between being highly sensitive and being introverted, and how the two can show up together. I’ll walk you through the DOES framework so you can better understand what being an HSP really means. 

You’ll also learn why knowing the difference matters for your emotional resilience and self-care routines. If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, or unsure of how to describe your sensitivity, this episode will give you clarity and language you can use to embrace your unique traits with more confidence and peace.

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As a highly sensitive introvert, I used to believe that if I let myself fully feel my emotions, I’d get stuck in them forever. Maybe you’ve felt the same, afraid that if you open the door, the overwhelm will never end. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I wish I knew about feeling emotions as an HSP: that allowing yourself to feel actually shortens the emotional cycle. You’ll learn why avoiding emotions leads to more exhaustion and overwhelm, and how simple practices like naming your feelings or journaling them can help you regulate your emotions and build emotional resilience. 

If you’ve been afraid of being swept away by your sensitivity, this episode offers a safe and gentle way to cultivate emotional awareness and find greater peace.

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For a long time, I thought the healthiest thing I could do was just “get over” my feelings and move on. 

As a highly sensitive introvert, I didn’t want to feel stuck or overwhelmed, so I tried to push past emotions as quickly as possible. But instead of helping, it left me more exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from myself. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that helped me stop stuffing my feelings and start learning how to process them in a safe way. 

You’ll hear why trying to “get over” emotions doesn’t work for HSPs, and the simple practices I use now - like journaling and naming emotions - that help me regulate, build emotional resilience, and feel more at peace.

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84 | STOP Feeling Emotionally Overwhelmed with this Simple Journaling Prompt

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If you’re a highly sensitive introvert, you probably know what it feels like to get stuck in your head. Maybe you call it overthinking, but here’s the truth: a lot of what we label as overthinking is actually emotional avoidance. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 signs that show you’re not really overthinking—you’re avoiding your emotions. You’ll learn how looping thoughts, seeking reassurance, and “logic spirals” are actually ways your brain tries to protect you from feeling overwhelmed. 

And I’ll share a simple but powerful tool that helps you step out of avoidance and into emotional awareness. This small shift can help you reduce anxiety, calm your inner world, and stop spinning in circles.

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Do you only pick up your journal when you’re overwhelmed or upset? I get it. As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to see journaling as an “emotional emergency tool.” But when you only use it in crisis, you miss out on the calm and clarity it can bring to everyday life. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why consistent journaling matters, simple ways to make it a habit, and what to write about when you’re not in the middle of big emotions. 

You’ll also learn how looking back at calmer entries can help you build emotional awareness and resilience over time. If you’ve struggled with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or inconsistent journaling, this episode will help you create a practice that feels supportive, peaceful, and sustainable, not like another thing on your to-do list.

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74 | Don't Feel Better After Journaling? Why It Feels Hard (And Why You Should Keep Going)

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As a highly sensitive introvert, it’s easy to believe that controlling your emotions is the key to strength and peace. But here’s the truth: emotional control often leads to suppression, emotional exhaustion, and even bigger overwhelm down the road. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why trying to control your emotions keeps you stuck, and how learning to regulate instead can help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more at ease in your daily life. 

You’ll walk away with one simple reframe you can start using today to shift from control to regulation so you can build emotional awareness, reduce overthinking, and create more peace in your inner world.

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99 | Enough Holding it In! This Tool Will Help You Name Your HSP Emotions

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Do you ever feel like your emotions run the show? One minute, you’re fine, and the next, you’re spiraling or shutting down? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to start regulating your emotions in just 90 days - even if you’ve tried before and it never seemed to stick.

You’ll learn:

• The simple first step that helps highly sensitive and introverted women calm emotional overwhelm
• What to focus on each month as you build awareness, practice regulation, and create lasting emotional habits
• How journaling can become your go-to tool for emotional clarity and peace

If you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions, this episode will show you the path forward: one gentle step at a time.

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Do you ever feel guilty for needing rest or downtime? As a highly sensitive or introverted woman, your nervous system processes more, which means you need intentional recharge time. But guilt and old beliefs often get in the way. 

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 secrets that will help you shift your mindset so you can recharge without apology. You’ll learn why rest is maintenance (not laziness), how to untangle guilt from old conditioning, and the role boundaries play in protecting your energy. 

Plus, I’ll share practical ways to create guilt-free recharge pockets in your week. If you’re ready to rest without shame and show up with more peace and energy, this one’s for you.

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63 | HSPs & Crying: Why It's Okay and How it Helps You Build Emotional Awareness

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts” before. Maybe from a therapist, a friend, or even in a moment when someone was trying to help you calm down. But if you’re a highly sensitive or introverted woman, that phrase can actually do more harm than good. 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why dismissing your emotions leaves you doubting yourself and feeling disconnected, and how to reframe it in a way that honors your sensitivity. 

You’ll learn why your emotions are valuable messengers, how to start listening to what they’re really telling you, and simple journaling prompts to help you process instead of pushing feelings away. 

If you’ve ever felt invalidated or “too much” for your emotions, this conversation will help you see your feelings as wisdom—not weakness.

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If you’ve ever felt like your emotions hit all at once, leaving you overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in your thoughts, this episode is for you.

In this podcast, we’ll explore how journaling helps highly sensitive and introverted women build emotional awareness- the first step to feeling calm, clear, and in control again.

You’ll learn:

• Why journaling works so well for emotional overwhelm and overthinking
• How to use simple journal prompts to process what you’re feeling
• A calm, step-by-step way to slow your thoughts and regulate your emotions

If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start understanding what you feel before it takes over, sign up for the Journal Your Feelings Workshop https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

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Do you automatically hide how you feel, without even thinking about it?

If saying “I’m fine” has become your reflex… even when you’re anything but fine, this episode is for you. As HSPs and introverts, many of us learned early on that being emotional wasn’t safe. So we got good at pushing it down, staying calm, and not making it a big deal.

But over time, that survival strategy becomes an exhausting pattern of emotional suppression.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why hiding emotions becomes second nature—and how to begin gently reversing the pattern. You’ll learn how to spot your emotional default settings, practice safe expression like journaling or voice notes, and give yourself permission to feel without fixing or explaining.

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Have you ever spiraled after something small? Like a text left unread or a weird tone in someone’s voice? As HSPs, it’s easy to confuse our thoughts, feelings, and facts, which only adds to the overwhelm. 

In this episode, I’m walking you step by step through one of the most powerful tools I teach: how to separate what actually happened (facts), the story your mind creates (thoughts), and your emotional truth (feelings). 

You’ll learn how to stop reacting to mental clutter, honor your emotions without letting them run the show, and start feeling more grounded. I’ll also share the coaching tool that helps my clients untangle their reactions so they can respond with clarity and confidence.

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94 | STOP Hiding Your Emotions to Protect Other People, Use This Journaling Prompt Instead

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Ever felt like you were carrying a lot emotionally but couldn’t put it into words?

If you’ve ever said, “I know I’m feeling something… I just don’t know what,” this episode is for you. As HSPs and introverts, we often experience emotions in layers but without the language to name them, those feelings can get stuck, swirling inside until we shut down or say “I’m fine” (when we’re definitely not).

In this episode, I’m talking about why it’s hard to name your emotions, especially if you’ve experienced suppression, trauma, or never had emotional language modeled for you. Then I’ll walk you through a few gentle tools to help you start finding the words: emotional check-ins, using a Feelings Wheel, and simple journaling prompts.

You don’t have to name it perfectly. But you can start understanding yourself more clearly . .. one word at a time.

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94 | STOP Hiding Your Emotions to Protect Other People, Use This Journaling Prompt Instead

90 | You’re NOT Fine, It's Emotional Numbness! Simple Nervous System Reset for HSPs and Introverts

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If you’ve ever felt drained, restless, or overwhelmed after spending too much time on your phone or laptop, you’re not imagining it. As HSPs and introverts, our nervous systems process every bit of input more deeply, which means screens can quickly push us into overstimulation. 

In this episode, I’m digging into why this happens and sharing practical ways to reset. You’ll learn how to build small screen-free pauses into your day, plan longer detoxes when you need them, and even use journaling as a powerful substitute to help you calm your system and reflect on how screens impact your emotions. 

If you’ve been craving more peace, clarity, and energy, this conversation will help you create a healthier rhythm with technology.

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78 | Overstimulated? STOP Pushing Through and Do This Instead

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

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Have you ever kept quiet about how you really feel not because you didn’t have words, but because you were afraid they’d be misunderstood?

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive and introverted women stay emotionally guarded: the fear of being misread, dismissed, or told we’re “too much.” When your emotions run deep, and your inner world is hard to put into words, it can feel safer to just keep it all in.

But that silence comes at a cost: emotional disconnection, overthinking, and loneliness.

I’ll share why this pattern shows up, how it affects your emotional safety, and what to do when you want to express yourself but don’t want to feel misunderstood.

Let’s talk about self-validation, bridging language, and creating safer spaces to share your heart without having to shrink it.

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96 | 4 Ways to Make Journaling Work Better for You as an HSP Trying to Regulate Your Emotions

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75 | STOP Journaling Only When You Feel Overwhelmed! You're Missing This Important Thing

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching