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LaToya Edwards | Life Coach For Highly Sensitive Podcasts

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**TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST FOR HSPs AND INTROVERTS** ☑️Do you find that the littlest things cause you to overreact and then feel guilty? ☑️Wish you knew how to feel your emotions without them taking over? ☑️Are you so used to hiding how you feel or checking out that it’s hard to even know what’s going on inside? ☑️Ever wonder if being “too emotional” is just who you are… and if that means you’re broken? Take a deep breath. You’re not broken, you’re just a highly sensitive introvert t ...
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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. Y…
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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 way…
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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 t…
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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 sen…
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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…
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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 …
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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 jour…
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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 ove…
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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…
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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 dow…
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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 practica…
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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…
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Have you ever sat down with your journal, poured out some words, and still felt stuck afterward? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four biggest reasons journaling often feels unhelpful. I’ll share what might be holding you back (such as performing instead of processing or avoiding real feelings) and offer simple ways to shift…
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If traditional coaching calls or group programs have ever left you feeling drained, overstimulated, or pressured to “perform,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing why I’ve transitioned my coaching to Voxer: a voice and text messaging app that creates a private, supportive space for highly sensitive introverts. Voxer coaching gives you time to proc…
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Feeling emotionally drained, overstimulated, or like you just want to hide after too much peopling? You might be in an introvert hangover and you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle 3-step recovery ritual I use whenever I feel emotionally fried or socially overloaded. It’s called the Introvert Hangover Recovery routine, and it’s des…
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Have you ever held back your emotions to avoid making someone else uncomfortable? Or worried that being honest about how you feel would make you seem dramatic or too much? In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest reasons highly sensitive introverts struggle to express their emotions: you’ve been taught that your feelings are a burden. I’ll…
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If you’ve ever worried that feeling your emotions would be “too much” or feared that letting one feeling out would open the floodgates, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the real stories of three HSPs and introverts who felt exactly that way, until they learned tools that helped them stop running from their feelings. You’ll hear from L…
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As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how overwhelming big feelings can feel. Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I can’t handle this,” and started avoiding, stuffing, or overthinking instead. But here’s the truth: you can handle big emotions, even if it’s never felt true before. In this episode, I’m sharing encouragement to help you see your sensitivit…
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Have you ever sat down to do an emotional check-in and then… nothing? You want to feel calmer and more grounded, but your mind goes blank and you’re not sure what to even ask yourself. In this episode, I’m breaking down what an emotional check-in really is and how to make it simple instead of overwhelming. I’ll share a few gentle prompts you can us…
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If your emotions feel muted, like you’re just going through the motions and can’t really feel happy, sad, or anything at all this podcast is for you. Emotional numbness isn’t a flaw or a sign of weakness; it’s your nervous system’s way of protecting you from overwhelm. In this episode, I’ll break down why highly sensitive introverts often freeze or…
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Feeling more than one emotion at the same time can be overwhelming, especially if you’re highly sensitive or introverted. Instead of moving forward, you might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, or feeling completely stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing how to use a simple emotion check-in practice to stop freezing and start processing your f…
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Are you constantly trying to “fix” yourself, scanning every thought, analyzing every feeling, and pushing harder to finally feel okay? If so, no wonder you’re exhausted. In this episode, we’ll talk about why the fix-it cycle keeps highly sensitive introverts stuck in overthinking mode, and why your emotions don’t actually want to be solved. You’ll …
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Have you ever tried to do an emotional check-in, only to end up feeling more exhausted than before? If that sounds familiar, you’re not doing it wrong on purpose, your brain is just stuck in overthinking mode. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between constant mental scanning and a true emotional check-in, especially for highly sens…
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If you’ve been carrying the weight of everything (taking care of everyone else, keeping life moving, and pushing through chaos) while quietly shutting down inside, this episode is for you. As highly sensitive introverts, we often slip into over-functioning, staying strong for everyone else while our own emotions pile up in silence. The truth is, th…
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Have you ever done an emotional check-in and ended up feeling more drained than before? You’re not alone. A lot of highly sensitive introverts confuse “checking in” with overthinking or constantly scanning, analyzing, and trying to fix. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between true emotional awareness and mental loops that leave yo…
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If you’ve been so focused on holding everything together for everyone else that you’ve stopped checking in with yourself, this episode is for you. As highly sensitive introverts, it’s easy to get stuck in survival mode: carrying so much that you end up feeling nothing at all. That’s not failure; it’s your nervous system protecting you. In this epis…
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Do you ever wonder if you should be keeping one journal for everything or separating them into categories like one for emotions, one for goals, one for prayers? In this episode, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of both journaling styles so you can figure out what actually works for you. Whether your current journal feels messy and chaotic or you…
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As a highly sensitive person or introvert, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and emotionally drained even by things that seem “small” to others. That’s why self-care isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. But not all self-care is created equal. In this episode, I’m walking you through 7 types of self-care every introvert needs to know: em…
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Is it anxiety… or sensory overload? As introverts and HSPs, we often feel overwhelmed in loud, fast-paced, or emotionally intense environments and sometimes we mistake that feeling for anxiety. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between anxiety and sensory overload, why that confusion can lead to shame and self-blame, and how to star…
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Overthinking thrives on uncertainty, and if you’re like me, your brain can sometimes spiral into a million “what ifs” when all you really want is peace. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few simple tools I reach for when my mind won’t slow down. You’ll learn a 3-step decision filter to help you stop second-guessing yourself, some gentle mindfulness…
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Ever feel completely wiped out after socializing, even if it was with people you love? You might be experiencing an introvert hangover. In this episode, we’re diving into what an introvert hangover actually is, why it happens (especially if you’re highly sensitive), and how to recognize the signs before you crash. I’ll also share why these “energy …
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Overstimulation is real, and as an HSP or introverted woman, you probably feel it more than most. The noise, the people-pleasing, the constant emotional pull from others... it adds up fast. In this episode, I’m unpacking what overstimulation actually looks and feels like for HSPs, and why it’s not a sign that something’s wrong with you (it’s a sign…
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Feeling emotionally overwhelmed is a common experience for many highly sensitive introverts, but pushing your feelings away only makes things harder. In this episode, I’m sharing why emotional overwhelm happens and how avoiding your emotions actually fuels burnout and emotional exhaustion. I walk you through a gentle, effective way to process those…
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Have you ever felt emotionally torn, like you’re holding joy and sadness, or relief and guilt, all at once? As a highly sensitive introvert, this emotional complexity can feel confusing or even overwhelming. But here’s the truth: mixed emotions are a normal part of being human, and they don’t mean something’s wrong with you. In this episode, I’m sh…
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Journaling in crisis mode might feel like a safe emotional outlet, but if that’s the only time you reach for your journal, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful tools for emotional regulation and resilience. In this episode, I’m talking about why highly sensitive and introverted women often fall into the “emergency journaling” trap, and ho…
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Journaling your feelings is a powerful way to release emotions and build emotional resilience, but let’s be honest, it doesn’t always feel good in the moment. In this episode, I’m sharing why that emotional discomfort is actually a sign of progress, not failure. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, heavy, or emotionally worked up after journaling, you’…
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotions that don’t seem to make sense, you’re not alone. Many HSPs and introverts struggle with emotional confusion, especially when feelings feel layered or subtle. In this episode, I’m sharing simple emotional regulation techniques to help you start trusting your emotions without overthinking or trying to contr…
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Do your emotions have to be intense to be worth processing? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why the answer is no and why even subtle feelings deserve your attention. Emotional processing isn’t just for breakdown moments. The truth is, emotional awareness begins with acknowledging the quieter emotions you often overlook, such as mild frustration, un…
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Let’s be honest, life can feel nonstop. And when you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between, emotional reflection is usually the first thing to go. But here’s the thing: waiting for the “perfect time” to process your emotions is one of the biggest blocks to emotional clarity. In this episode, I’m sharing why reflection feels so hard wh…
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Do you ever find yourself reacting emotionally before you even know what hit you? You’re not alone. Emotional triggers can sneak up on us, often rooted in old wounds or past experiences, and leave us feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or out of control. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what emotional triggers are, where they come from, a…
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Do you ever feel like you're always pushing your emotions down, even when you don’t mean to? Maybe you tell yourself you're “fine” or distract yourself so you don’t have to deal with what's really going on. In this episode, I’m diving into why we suppress emotions and what it’s actually doing to your emotional well-being. I’ll share common reasons …
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Ever open your journal, sit there for a few minutes… and then close it because you didn’t know what to write? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why that blank page can feel so intimidating and what to do when you don’t know where to start. I’ll share simple, go-to prompts and techniques you can use to break through journaling res…
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Let’s talk about emotional labels. In this episode, I’m sharing why calling your emotions “good” or “bad” can actually hold you back from processing them in a healthy way. When you judge what you feel, it creates resistance—and that resistance makes it harder to move through tough moments. I’ll walk you through a mindset shift that can help you sto…
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Feeling emotionally foggy, tangled, or unsure of what you’re really feeling? You’re not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 5-step journaling process to help you move from emotional confusion to clarity. These steps are designed specifically for highly sensitive, introverted women who feel ov…
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Stress hits differently when you’re a highly sensitive woman, and if you don’t have the right tools, it can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 5-phase framework to help you manage stress in a way that actually works with your sensitivity instead of against it. You’ll learn how to understand y…
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Do you ever feel like you’re too much? Like your emotions are too big, too intense, or too hard to explain? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. As a highly sensitive person, emotional intensity is part of how you’re wired. But instead of judging yourself for it, what if you learned to embrace it? In this episode, I’m sharing why feeling …
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If you’ve ever felt embarrassed for crying too easily or found yourself wanting to hide your emotions, this episode is for you. As a highly sensitive person, you feel deeply—and that often means your emotions show up as tears. In this episode, I’m breaking down why crying a lot is actually normal for HSPs, why it’s not something to avoid or be asha…
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Ever recognized your emotions but then thought, "Okay... now what?" You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing my proven 5-step emotional processing framework that takes you beyond just naming feelings. Discover how to explore the root causes of emotions, uncover their messages, and actually release them instead of staying stuck. If you've been…
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Have you ever sat down to journal your feelings… and felt completely stuck? Like you know you’re feeling something, but you can’t quite name it? You’re not alone — identifying emotions can feel surprisingly hard, especially when you’re just starting your emotional healing journey. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why it’s so common to feel stu…
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Have you ever felt “off” but couldn’t quite explain why? Maybe you were on the verge of tears or snapping at someone, but when you tried to name the feeling… nothing came up. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why it’s so hard to identify your emotions in the moment—and how you can start noticing them with…
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