SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people

Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in as a Highly Sensitive Person?
Maybe you compare your needs to everyone else’s and think:
“Why am I like this? Why do I need so much rest? Why can’t I handle what others seem to manage easily?” If so, you are not alone, nor are you broken.

In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I'm answering this deeply relatable listener question: “How do I...

Do you feel like you overthink everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
 

That might feel like replaying conversations and worrying about what you said long after the interaction is over; finding decisions hard to make; or second guessing every little thing. 

So, is this normal for a HSP? Short answer: yes. But why? And what can you do about it? That's precisely what we're exploring in this episode of SelfKind, a ...

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) struggling with work? Maybe the workplace feels overwhelming, you feel broken, or you can't seem to find work that quite fits who you are? You are not alone, and you're absolutely not broken. You're sensitive ... and that sensitivity needs to be considered. 

In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about work as a highly sensitive person. Why do so many HSPs ...

If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who feels constantly tired, drained, or emotionally exhausted, this episode is for you. 

In this episode join me, Erica Webb, a registered counsellor and somatic exercise coach to explore why so many HSPs struggle with exhaustion — and how true rest goes far beyond just getting more sleep.

You’ll learn:
 🌿 Why Highly Sensitive People experience chronic tiredness and burnout
 🌿 The l...

Do you ever wonder why your body reacts before your mind catches up? Or why you sometimes feel anxious or tense — even when “nothing’s wrong”?

In this episode of SelfKind, join me, Erica Webb (registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, and fellow Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)) as I share a powerful analogy that will change the way you think about your mind-body connection.

💡 You’ll discover:

🚨 Why y...

If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who spends a lot of time thinking, analysing, ruminating or second-guessing yourself, this video is for you.

Maybe you feel a bit like you've operated from the shoulders up but lost contact with your body and its wisdom? If so ... stay tuned.

In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I’m sharing a simple somatic enquiry to help you reconn...

Do you ever find yourself asking: “What’s wrong with me?”

As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), it’s a question that might feel familiar — but it’s the wrong question to ask if you want to heal, grow, and thrive.

In this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb, I share why shifting from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need to feel supported?” changes everything. Using the example of my (slightly unruly!) Mons...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly on high alert as a Highly Sensitive Person? Like you’re walking through life bracing yourself for the next “swoop” of overwhelm, criticism, or overstimulation?

In this episode of SelfKind (a podcast for Highly Sensitive People), join me, your host, Erica Webb, as I share a story about a swooping bird ... Yep, you read that correctly! This swooping bird - and how I responded - can tea...

What do you do when you feel triggered and enter into a spiral of self-criticism and dysregulation? If you're a Highly Sensitive Person, this is a skill you need - because your super-charged nervous system will become overwhelmed sometimes.

In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I share a real-life moment that poked my HSP sensitivities—time pressure, “don’t waste time” beliefs, and jus...

Feeling like you’re juggling a million things—and dropping yourself in the process? In this episode of SelfKind (with me, your host, Erica Webb), I share my favourite “glass vs. rubber balls” analogy to help Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) sort priorities, protect what’s vital (spoiler alert: your wellbeing!), and let the rest roll away without guilt.

You’ll hear:

🎾 How to quickly identify your glass (fragile, non...

Feeling misaligned as a highly sensitive person? Maybe you’re following the rules but something still feels off. In this episode of SelfKind, I'm exploring how knowing your values can not only shine a light on why you feel misaligned in certain places and spaces, but also transform decision-making, reduce overwhelm, and help you show up in ways that feel true to you as a highly sensitive person (HSP).

As a highly sens...

Tired of forgetting the self-care things that actually keep you thriving? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I'm sharing the ultra-simple habit stack that finally got me taking my vitamins every single day—no guilt, no mental drama. 

If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or neurodivergent soul who tends to overthink wellness routines, this simple strategy could be a game-changer....

Are you craving deeper conversation as a Highly Sensitive Person? Wonder why small talk leaves you feeling flat? Or why your thoughts only settle into meaning once you say them out loud?

In this episode of SelfKind—a podcast for Highly Sensitive People—I unpack two often-overlooked essentials for HSP wellbeing:

🌼 External processing – why speaking, writing or moving your thoughts into the open brings clarity.

Does your self-care routine ever feel like one more obligation?

In this episode of SelfKind — a podcast for the highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent person — I, host Erica Webb, share a personal story about following a rigid meditation practice (that I actually signed a contract to commit to!). The 'discipline' of this practice ultimately felt unkind and unsuited to my unique needs and in this episode I'm ...

Have you ever wished there were Australian-based resources, trainings and person gatherings created by highly sensitive people, for highly sensitive people? In episode 307 of SelfKind, I'm joined by counsellor, nature-therapy practitioner (and long-time friend) Matt Glover to unveil ourr joint project High Sensitivity Australia.

Together we discuss:

⭐️ the brand new resource and website: High Sensitivity Aus...

Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at 42: My Story as a Highly Sensitive Person who also happens to be AuDHD.

In this episode of SelfKind – a podcast for Highly Sensitive and Neurodivergent People – I'm sharing a deeply personal story: my experience of being assessed and diagnosed with autism and ADHD (also known as AuDHD) at the age of 42. As someone who has long identified as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I’m unpacking what le...

 Ever feel like you’re just not doing enough – even when you’re flat-out exhausted? Maybe you wonder why it’s still so hard even after all the tools you’ve learned as a Highly Sensitive Person? In this episode of SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People - I’m sharing a personal story that might feel really familiar.

After a tough couple of weeks (hello, sick kids and emotional overload), I found myself saying somet...

👀 Looking for a counsellor who gets what it's like to be sensitive? Who understands the unique challenges being sensitive creates? If so, my books are currently open for 1-1 counselling sessions. We can start right away. You can learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me

🌼 Second-guessing yourself as a Highly Sensitive Person? Maybe you question your decisions, doubt your own interpretations or strug...

Do you ever find yourself asking "Why am I like this?" as a Highly Sensitive Person? If so, this episode is for you.

Welcome to SelfKind - a podcast for Highly Sensitive People. In this episode, I (Erica Webb) am talking about one of the big challenges faced by highly sensitive folk: the tendency towards self-criticism.

You'll hear why this way of talking to yourself can take its toll and a simple...