Happy HSP
The
Podcast
Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) who often feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or out of place in the world around you? Then The Happy HSP Podcast is just for you, and I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Kimberly Marshall, and I’m your host. Join me weekly as I dive deep into the personal stories of everyday HSPs. We’ll explore what it means to live life with heightened sensitivity and discover the many reasons to celebrate our gentle nature.
Each episode features an inspiring conversation with an HSP who shares what they love about their sensitivity, what they struggle with, and the powerful strategies they’ve used to find happiness and peace in a world that can easily overwhelm us.
Latest Episodes
Episode #52: High Sensitivity, Childhood, and the Path to Resilience with Dr. Michael Pluess
Today I’m joined by Dr. Michael Pluess. He’s a chartered psychologist and Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Surrey, and a leading researcher on environmental sensitivity.
We talk about the way genetic and environmental factors shape our sensitivity, and how resilience, mental health, and personal growth can shift throughout our lives. If you’ve ever wondered why some highly sensitive people seem to flourish while others struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt, this conversation is for you.
Episode #45: Parenting Highly Sensitive Children and Managing Big Emotions with Dr. Genevieve von Lob
Today I’m joined by clinical psychologist, conscious parenting coach, and author Dr. Genevieve von Lob. We talk about how highly sensitive children experience the world, why disciplining them often backfires, and what young HSPs actually need when it comes to navigating big emotions.
So, if you’re raising a highly sensitive child and you’re not sure how to respond to their intensity and meltdowns, or maybe you’re wondering whether or not you’re doing something “wrong,” then this episode is for you.
Episode #28: Honoring Childhood and Adult Sensitivity Through Healing, Play, and Presence
Angelique Foye-Fletcher is a licensed therapist who works with highly sensitive children, adults, and families through play, presence, and neuroscience-informed healing. We talk about how early experiences shape our relationship with vulnerability, and why play isn’t just for kids but can also be a powerful tool for deeply feeling humans at any age.
If you’re a highly sensitive person who wants to know more about how presence and play can create safety both in our relationships and within ourselves, then this episode is for you.
Episode #26: Rethinking Parenting, Education, and Society Through the HSP Lens
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Vasterling — public speaker, author, teacher, and intuitive — to explore how HSPs can transform parenting, education, and society. Amy shares her personal journey growing up as a highly sensitive child and the insights she’s gained raising highly sensitive children of her own.
We also discuss the concept of expressive expansion, reframing the role of sensitivity to create systems that allow HSPs to pave the path to a thriving society that works for all.
Episode #21: Burnout, Brain Science, and Decision-Making for Highly Sensitive People
Today I’m joined by social science researcher and author Esther Bergsma. We talk about her research on HSP burnout, parenting highly sensitive children, and the complexities of the highly sensitive brain.
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re so exhausted after a normal workday or why decision-making feels harder for you than it seems for others, then this episode is for you.
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