EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 29 MIN
Why Highly Sensitive People Feel Like They're Too Much and Not Enough with Melissa Parks
from Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels good · host Deanna Seymour | Graphic Designer + Community Founder
If you’ve ever been called “too sensitive” or felt like you’re somehow both “too much” and “not enough,” you’re going to want to push play on this chat with Melissa Parks, Ph.D., a therapist-turned-coach, new author, and expert on self-compassion, inner critics, and finding peace with who you truly are.In this episode:3:13 Embracing sensitivity and why it’s not a flaw6:49 Why self-compassion is a lifelong practice (not a finish line!)10:03 The “too much / not enough” paradox and why we feel both15:01 How your inner critic is a sneaky shapeshifter23:49 The power of writing a letter from your 80-year-old selfHang out with Melissa:https://melissaparks.comhttps://instagram.com/melissaparkshttps://facebook.com/melissaparkshttps://linkedin.com/in/melissaparksHang out with Deanna:https://deannaseymour.comhttps://instagram.com/thedeannaseymour 🪩 Check out The Playhouse: A networking community for creative business owners at jointheplayhouse.com
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If you’ve ever been called “too sensitive” or felt like you’re somehow both “too much” and “not enough,” you’re going to want to push play on this chat with Melissa Parks, Ph.D., a therapist-turned-coach, new author, and expert on self-compassion, inner critics, and finding peace with who you truly are. In this episode: 3:13 Embracing sensitivity and why it’s not a flaw 6:49 Why self-compassion is a lifelong practice (not a finish line!) 10:03 The “too much / not enough” paradox and why we fe...
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