Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Burnout

Have you ever been told you are 'sensitive' or maybe even 'too sensitive'? I have, one too many times. If you answered yes or even know someone who has, this episode is for you. Last year I met this episode's expert guest, Becky Corbett, a registered holistic nurse and sensitivity expert. I was a guest on her podcast called The Gentle Living Nurse, where I talked about my sensitivity and burnout experience. It was through Becky that I recognised I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and that being an HSP had contributed to my vulnerability for not only burning out but the other mental health battles I've had since I was a young adult. It was life-changing for me. HSP is someone who has a central nervous system that is more sensitive to physical, emotional and social stimuli. As Becky explains in this episode, this can create many challenges as the world is not set up for an HSP. Becky draws on her research and experience (personal and professional) to help the listener understand, recognise and respond to one's own or another's HSP trait to help maintain their well-being. I learned so much by sitting down and interviewing Becky, and I am sure you will too. To find out more about this remarkable woman and her essential work, go to the following: Website: www.thegentlelivingnurse.com Email: [email protected] Free self-soothing guide: https://www.thegentlelivingnurse.com/gentlelivingfreebies Instagram: @thegentlelivingnurse If you have found this episode helpful, please like or comment to let us know; share so others can benefit too. To keep up to date with episode releases, follow or subscribe to your podcast provider or subscribe at www.burnoutadifferentkindofgapyear.com If you are an expert in burnout and would like to share your wisdom on burnout to support others, please email me at [email protected] If you have a burning question about burnout that you'd like answered on the podcast, please email me. Disclaimer: The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this podcast by myself or my guests are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. Disclaimer Engaging with this podcast does not intend to create, nor does it create, a therapist-client relationship between you and Shannon A Swales. All views, opinions, and tips expressed by me or my guests are general in nature and not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage anyone experiencing distress to seek professional support. In Australia, if you are in a life-threatening emergency, please dial 000. For immediate counselling, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or 13YARN (13 92 76) for First Nation Australians. Stay safe, and remember—you don’t have to face your struggles alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.