Best Nervous System Overload Podcasts (2025)

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27: The Power of Rest: Why Real Healing Happens When You Slow Down 11:18

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In this episode of the Highly Sensitive and Strong Podcast, we explore why rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s a powerful, necessary part of healing for highly sensitive people. If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, felt guilty for resting, or found yourself scrolling instead of truly relaxing, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack: Why rest i…

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How Hormonal Chaos, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Trauma Are Wrecking Women’s Health—and What Actually Works | Dr. Mariza Snyder 47:32

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Hormones don’t lie. And when they’re out of sync, so is your energy, your mood, your metabolism, and your mind. In this conversation with Dr. Mariza Snyder, we’re getting to the real reason so many women feel chronically tired, emotionally triggered, metabolically drained, and hormonally unstable. It’s not age. It’s not bad luck. It’s a perfect sto…

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26: The Power of Intuition: How Highly Sensitive People Can Make Confident Choices 13:21

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Have you ever had a quiet nudge, a gut feeling, or an inner knowing you couldn’t explain? As highly sensitive people (HSPs), our intuition often speaks to us in subtle ways—but years of overthinking, self-doubt, and second-guessing can make it hard to trust ourselves. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How intuition speaks to highly sensitive people ✨ …

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How to Heal Generational Trauma and Recode Your Nervous System | Josh Trent 1:02:03

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There’s a reason your healing hasn’t fully landed yet—and it has less to do with supplements or routines, and more to do with how your body stores emotional trauma, how your breath patterns are wired for survival, and how your nervous system has been shaped by generations before you. That’s the heart of this conversation: emotional epigenetics, bre…

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25: Finding the Sacred in the Mundane: How to Stay Connected to Love in a Hurting World 16:04

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When the world feels heavy, it’s easy to lose yourself in fear, anger, and exhaustion—especially as a highly sensitive person. Between political turmoil, humanitarian crises, and personal responsibilities, many of us are carrying a quiet, background dread that can slowly erode our sense of peace. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive and Strong P…

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Scalar Energy, Parasites, and the Power of Frequency: How Quantum Technology Is Healing the Body and Expanding Human Potential | Philipp Samor Von Holtzendorff-Fehling 54:30

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There’s a quiet shift happening—one that can’t be measured by mainstream tools or seen with the naked eye—but once you experience it, you can’t unfeel it. That’s what this conversation is about: tuning into a whole new energetic frequency that affects everything from cellular regeneration and deep sleep to business success, pet vitality, and even t…

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24: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting Yourself: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People 16:28

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Do you find yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, second-guessing every decision, and fearing you’ll make the wrong choice? For highly sensitive people, overthinking isn’t just a mindset—it’s often a nervous system response that erodes self-trust. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we’ll explore why highly sensitive people…

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Episode 9: Stronger Than Before (BrigadeX): Training Through Grief, Birth & Breastfeeding 48:31

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We had to restart this conversation four times - because André cried, then Zerlina cried, then the light blew, and then André wanted Daddy. This is motherhood. And this is what it looks like to rebuild strength anyway. In this episode, I sit down with Rene - eight months postpartum and stronger than she was before having a baby. We talk about what …

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The Lunar Wave Phenomenon, Our Secret Binary Sun & Surviving Information Control in a New Age | Crrow 777 Explains What He's Filmed With His Telescope 1:15:31

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There’s a weird moment when you realize most of what you’ve been told was never true—and yet it shaped your entire life. That’s where this conversation starts—with a man who refused to ignore what his own eyes were showing him. Crrow 777 isn’t here to sell you a theory. He’s not even here to convince you of anything. He just films the sky, shares w…

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23: Binge Eating & Sensitivity: Healing Food Struggles as a Highly Sensitive Person with Lucy Newport 42:31

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If you’ve ever used food to numb emotions, soothe overstimulation, or escape anxiety—you are not alone. In this powerful interview, I sit down with binge eating recovery coach Lucy Newport to explore the unique challenges highly sensitive people face around food, self-worth, and emotional overwhelm. Lucy shares her personal 14-year struggle with bi…

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The Confidence to Do It Your Way: On rhythm, sacred pauses, and choosing yourself—fully. 14:03

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This episode is a gentle reflection on the power of honoring your natural rhythm and choosing a life that reflects what matters most. As I take a six-week summer pause from the podcast, I’m leaning into the spaciousness of this season—traveling to Scotland with my daughter before her final year of high school, and spending precious time with my who…

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Cellular Aging, Oxidative Stress, and Toxic Overload—and How to Reverse It with Transdermal Glutathione with Dr. Nayan Patel 1:08:33

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There’s this moment in life—quiet but unmistakable—when you realize you’re not trying to live forever. You just want to live fully today. That’s what struck me in this conversation with Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist-turned-cellular healing pioneer whose journey has been anything but conventional. He’s not trying to be flashy or overcomplicate what …

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22: Nervous System Reset for Burnout & Overstimulation: A Calming Practice for Highly Sensitive People 11:39

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Feeling depleted, overstimulated, or just plain drained? This week’s episode of Highly Sensitive & Strong offers a short, calming nervous system reset to help you recover from sensory overload, burnout, and emotional exhaustion—especially designed for highly sensitive people (HSPs). This gentle guided practice includes grounding breathwork, a sooth…

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The Authority Gap Is Real: How to Stay Sane (and Get Seen) in a World That Doubts You 25:50

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Have you ever felt like you had to over-prepare just to be taken seriously? Or been talked over, interrupted, or underestimated—even when you’re clearly the most qualified person in the room? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Eimear breaks down the Authority Gap—what it is, how it shows up in women’s lives and careers, and what you can actu…

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Ep 8: Menopause Isn’t the End of Strength - It’s a Signal Problem (How ALT Training Rebuilds Power When Your Body Starts Misfiring) 36:40

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Sick of being told "women should lift heavy" and not knowing how to start? In this episode, I talk about the complexities of menopause and how it affects women’s strength training. I break down what’s actually happening in the body when hormones shift - especially how it impacts the nervous system and introduce a system I use called Asymmetrical Lo…

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21: Where Did All My Energy Go? Hidden Energy Leaks for Highly Sensitive People 15:25

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Ever find yourself completely drained by the end of the day—even if nothing major happened? If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), your energy might be leaking in ways you don’t even realize. In this episode we explore the subtle but powerful energy drains that impact HSPs every day—from emotional caregiving and boundary fatigue to overthinking…

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Sisterhood as Medicine: The Truth About Women, Loneliness & Connection 21:32

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Why are so many women feeling quietly disconnected—even when we’re surrounded by people or “connected” online? In this episode, Eimear explores the emotional and biological truth about female friendship, the modern epidemic of loneliness, and why sisterhood might just be the thing we need most right now. She shares a viral quote that hit a nerve, a…

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Dr. Austin Lake on Gut Health, Hormonal Imbalance, and Stewarding the Body as a Temple 1:18:15

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Some people spend decades looking for healing in supplements, prescriptions, and the next trendy protocol—when what’s really missing is something deeper. It’s how we see our bodies. That’s what hit me when I sat down with Dr. Austin Lake—functional medicine practitioner, physiotherapist by training, and someone whose journey into natural healing wa…

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Ep 7: Can training legs actually help your Handstands? Here’s What the Science Actually Says 29:01

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In this episode, We explore the often-overlooked connection between leg strength and handstand performance, emphasizing the importance of the nervous system in skill acquisition. We introduce concepts like the rebound window and rebound retention capacity, highlighting how these factors influence training outcomes, especially for women. Practical p…

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20 Embodiment for Highly Sensitive People: Somatic Healing, Chakras & Coming Home to Your Body with Dr. Katie T. Larson 49:20

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Feeling disconnected from your body as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? In this soulful conversation, Dr. Katie T. Larson—hypnotherapist, growth coach, and somatic practitioner—joins Daphnie to explore what embodiment really means for sensitive souls. You’ll learn how energy work, chakra balance, and simple somatic practices can help HSPs return to…

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Shift Your State Fast: 5 Nervous System Tools to Calm Anxiety, Overthinking, and Emotional Overload 34:28

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You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re just dysregulated. In this episode, I’m giving you 5 simple, science-backed tools to help you shift your state in the moment—when you feel anxious, shut down, overwhelmed, frozen in indecision, or just not yourself. You’ll learn: What the vagus nerve is—and how to work with it to access calm, clarity,…

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Jane Hogan on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mind-Body Healing, and the Voice That Changed Everything 39:54

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There's something powerful about hitting rock bottom—when your body is screaming so loud you can't ignore it anymore. That's where Jane was. A successful civil engineer who went from running her life to barely being able to make a fist or walk across a room. Rheumatoid arthritis had taken over completely. But here's what makes Jane's story differen…

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Ep 6: Gemma's relentless journey to bodyweight strength as a woman in her 40s 55:26

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From no strength to one arm chin ups. In this episode, I interview Gemma, an OG member of Bodyweight Brigade, who shares her inspiring journey from having no strength background to achieving superwoman strength in calisthenics. Gemma discusses the importance of consistency, mindset, and pushing through challenges, especially as a woman over 40. She…

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19 Come Home to Your Body: A Grounding Practice for Overstimulation & Sensory Overload 11:57

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Feeling overstimulated or like your nervous system is on edge? This gentle, nervous system-friendly grounding practice is designed especially for highly sensitive people. In just a few minutes, you’ll reconnect with your body, calm sensory overwhelm, and restore a sense of inner steadiness. I’ll guide you through mindful breathing, orienting cues, …

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Sacred Exile and The Journey to Belonging 18:46

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What if the life you’ve outgrown is the one you’ve called “home” for years? In this episode, Eimear shares a deeply personal story about leaving behind the familiar—and what it really takes to build a sense of belonging that starts from within. Through the lens of her own midlife move across continents, she unpacks: How your environment shapes your…

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Ep 5: Why Hypermobility May Slow Down Strength Progress (and What to Do About It) 33:43

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In this episode, We delve into the complexities of hypermobility, exploring its impact on strength training and athletic performance. We discuss the role of collagen types, neuromuscular challenges, and the unique fatigue patterns experienced by hypermobile individuals. We also look at the importance of tailored training approaches that focus on st…

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Dr. Wendy Myers on Heavy Metals, Energy Fields, and Detoxing the Modern Body 54:36

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Sometimes it’s not your diet, your hormones, or even your genetics. It’s the invisible load you’ve been carrying—chemicals, metals, frequencies, trauma—that’s quietly dragging down your energy, fogging your brain, and aging your body from the inside out. That’s what I learned sitting down with my longtime friend and detox expert Dr. Wendy Myers. We…

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18 Why Overstimulation Isn’t Your Fault—It’s Your Sensitive Nervous System 13:04

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If you’ve ever felt exhausted, scattered, or emotionally fried after what seems like a “normal” day, this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore why overstimulation is not a personal failing—it’s a nervous system response. You’ll learn the difference between high sensitivity and nervous system dysregulation, why HSPs are more prone to burn…

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Sick of Your Own Sh*t? Here’s the Reset That Actually Works 23:46

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If you've ever found yourself mid-scroll or mid-stride thinking, "What the hell am I even doing with my life?"—this one’s for you. In this episode, I introduce a soul-shifting practice I’m currently deep in: a 30-day mental diet. Not a restriction—a devotion. A reset. A remembering. A radical act of self-honoring in a world that glorifies hustle, n…

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Dr. Bastidas on Enzymes, Inflammation, and the Hidden Root of Chronic Illness 1:09:30

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It starts as something small—a little bloat, stiffness in the joints, maybe some brain fog. But for millions of people, it escalates into chronic pain, autoimmune disease, digestive issues, or even cancer. And we’ve all been taught to chase symptoms with supplements, pills, and protocols… but what if the real fix was one foundational tool the body …

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17 Becoming Your Own Inner Ally: A Guided Practice to Shift from Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion 10:59

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What would it feel like to be on your own side? As highly sensitive people, we often internalize harsh messages—learning to motivate ourselves through criticism rather than care. But true healing comes when we begin to soften that inner voice and replace judgment with compassion. In this guided practice episode, you’ll be gently supported in shifti…

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Ep 4: Fix these 4 things and get stronger faster 24:27

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Episode 3 was the why. This episode is the how. We’re diving into the 4 things that actually move the needle in strength training: intensity, grind, accommodating resistance, and rest. If you’re training hard and still not getting stronger, it’s probably one (or all) of these. No motivation speeches. Just the stuff most calisthenics programs overlo…

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The Forgotten Feminine: 3 Ancient Teachings Every Modern Woman Needs 26:14

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In a world full of noise, sometimes what we need most is to go deeper—and older. In this solo episode, I’m sharing three powerful lessons from ancient feminine wisdom that have shaped how I live, lead, and trust myself. These aren’t just stories from myth or history—they’re fierce, relevant truths that speak directly to the woman who’s done with pe…

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Dr. Nichola Conlon on NAD, Biological Age, and Fixing Your Body’s Youth Engine 50:37

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It’s not your diet. It’s not your workouts. It’s not even your genes. The real reason your body is breaking down faster than it should? It’s the silent crash of one molecule inside your cells: NAD. In this episode, Dr. Nichola Conlon—molecular biologist, founder of Nuchido, and one of the most respected voices in the longevity space—breaks down why…

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16 Why It’s So Hard to Be Kind to Yourself—And What to Do Instead 13:55

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Self-compassion sounds simple—but for many highly sensitive women, it’s one of the hardest things to actually practice. In this episode, we explore why being kind to yourself can feel so foreign, even when you want to. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to shame and childhood conditioning, we take a deeper look at the nervous system patterns th…

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Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing 35:36

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In this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversa…

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The Cost of ‘Killing It’: How to Rebuild When Success Leaves You Empty (with Charlotte Carter) 42:21

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We’re told to chase success, to hit the big milestones, to keep pushing for more. But what happens when you reach the top and it still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Carter, founder of I Dare to Leap and a powerhouse coach to high performers worldwide. Charlotte opens up about the moment she realized that despite the s…

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Why Infrared Saunas Boost Health in Ways Traditional Saunas Can't - with Connie Zack 1:01:57

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You don’t need to run marathons, swallow 20 pills a day, or “hack” your way to health. Sometimes the most powerful medicine is invisible—and feels like a warm embrace. Connie Zack isn’t just a wellness entrepreneur. She’s a pioneer who helped bring infrared technology out of obscurity and into thousands of homes. Her company, Sunlighten, didn’t jus…

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15 A Self-Compassion Reset: Gentle Practice for Calming Harsh Self-Talk 9:34

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If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of harsh self-talk, shame spirals, or feeling like you’re not doing “enough,” this episode is for you. In this guided self-compassion reset, I'll lead you through a short but powerful nervous system-friendly practice to help soften the voice of the inner critic and come back to a place of gentleness and grounding. In…

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Ep 2: The truth about chin ups for women 18:34

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Still stuck on chin-ups? It’s not you, it’s the programming. In this episode, Shimi breaks down why most women’s chin / pull up struggles have nothing to do with effort and everything to do with outdated, male modeled training. We cover the myths, the physiology, and the real fix: Precision programming built for female strength. No fluff. Just fact…

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From Marathon Missteps to Social Media Anxiety: Lessons on Letting Go of Judgment 25:48

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Ever found yourself obsessing over what others might think — whether it’s your marathon finish time or a social media post? In this episode, I get real about the all-too-familiar trap of worrying about how others perceive us. I share a personal story from my recent London Marathon experience and a raw conversation with my daughter about peer pressu…

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Ep 1: No Bullsh*t. The BWB origin story 16:36

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In this first episode of the pilot season of Your Coach is Lying, Shimi kicks things off with a much needed reality check: most training programs weren’t built for women, and it shows. She dives into why generic group classes, aesthetic goals, and inappropriate scaling advice aren’t cutting it, and why bodyweight strength training, when done right,…

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The Master Keys to Getting Younger Every Day: Detoxing Air, Plastics & Bad Ideas with Tai Lopez 47:57

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Forget magic pills—the real “fountain of youth” lives in the air you breathe, the shirt on your back, and the food on your plate. Turn a handful of hidden keys there, and you can start peeling years off your biological age before this episode even ends. Tai Lopez is famous for reading a book a day and flipping businesses, but behind the Lambos and …

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14 Why Your Inner Critic Isn’t the Enemy—It’s a Nervous System Response (And How to Shift It) 15:31

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Do you struggle with a harsh inner voice that says things like “You should’ve done more,” or “What’s wrong with you?” For highly sensitive people, self-criticism isn’t just a mindset issue—it’s a nervous system response. And once you understand where it comes from, you can begin to shift it. In this episode, we explore: Why the inner critic forms (…

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When Life Breaks the Plan: Choosing Yourself Through Chronic Illness 35:24

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What happens when everything you’ve built—your career, your independence, your identity—starts to unravel at the hands of an illness you didn’t see coming? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Cathy Beederman, former tech exec turned reluctant expert in resilience, who shares what it’s like to face life with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, al…

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Danielle Keasling on Detoxing Beauty Culture, Magnetic Minerals & the True Markers of Health 1:01:57

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What if your best decade wasn’t behind you—but just getting started? Danielle Keasling isn’t new to beauty. She’s a global educator, a celebrity stylist, and one of the most respected professionals in the hair industry. But underneath the gloss of fashion weeks and photo shoots, she found herself sick, inflamed, and frustrated—despite doing everyth…

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13 How to Stay Grounded When the World Feels Like Too Much 11:38

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If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, mentally overwhelmed, or constantly on edge—it’s not just you. The world feels heavy right now. And for highly sensitive people, that weight is magnified. In this episode, we’re pulling together everything we explored throughout April—overwhelm, overthinking, collective anxiety—and offering practical, com…

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What If You’re Wrong About What You Can Do? (Midlife + Marathons) 28:13

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In this solo episode, I talk about the thing I never thought I’d be doing at 50—training for my fifth major marathon. Spoiler: I used to believe I wasn’t built for endurance. Not physically. Not mentally. And certainly not over 26.2 bloody miles. Turns out, I was wrong. And maybe... so are you. This episode is about so much more than running. It’s …

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How Carbon 60 Fights Oxidative Stress, Boosts Mitochondria, and Extends Healthspan with Chris Burres 1:00:46

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You’re probably taking a handful of supplements to feel better, sleep better, or slow aging. But what if a single molecule could support all three—and more? Chris Burres didn’t set out to disrupt the health space. In fact, he spent years avoiding it. But after a molecule he manufactured for scientific research was accidentally shown to extend the l…

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12 Letting Go of Control to Find Calm: A Guided Practice for Surrender & Emotional Resilience 15:21

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Feeling emotionally overloaded or tense from everything happening in the world? You’re not alone. In this week’s Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we’re slowing down and tuning inward with a guided nervous system reset to help you release control, soften anxiety, and feel safe in your body again. This practice combines: Gentle movement and breathw…