Simple Meditation for Highly Sensitive People (with David Johnson)
Meditation is a broad term—it describes a set of tools that create the conditions for deeper awareness and focus. It doesn’t prescribe a single “right”…
Late Blooming and High Sensitivity (with Kendra Patterson)
I think I’ve always felt like a late bloomer. There’s something comforting, even affirming, about knowing that it’s not just a personal quirk—it’s a thing.…
You Don’t Owe Anyone an Interaction (with Caroline Garnet-McGraw)
In a culture that glorifies busyness and constant availability, Caroline Garnet McGraw’s You Don’t Owe Anyone offers a radical yet simple truth: you don’t owe…
Why “Step Outside Your Comfort Zone” is Bad Advice for HSPs
“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone!” We’ve all heard the mantra. It’s the battle cry of motivational speakers and productivity gurus everywhere.…
Gentle Marketing for Highly Sensitive People (with Sarah Santacroce)
I’ve known Sarah Santacroce for quite a while now, and one thing I’ve always appreciated is her genuinely gentle approach to business. It’s not a…
The Creative Cure for the Sensitive Soul (with Jacob Nordby)
When I first read The Creative Cure by Jacob Nordby, I felt an immediate resonance. It wasn’t because the book offered any miraculous formula or…
Advent Art in the Park (Music Livestream)
For obvious reasons (the global pandemic), Art in the Park—originally scheduled for early August—was cancelled this year. It’s another event we dearly missed, but rather…
You’re Not Unusual If You Can’t “Find Your Purpose”
The pressure to find a remarkable purpose can lead to anxiety, especially when you feel unsure about what you are "meant to do with your life".
Sensitivity, Masculinity, and Men’s Mental Wellbeing (with Tom Falkenstein)
I had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Falkenstein, psychotherapist and author of The Highly Sensitive Man, for an extended episode of The Gentle Rebel…
Fresh Starts, Mayflies, and Letting Go Of Expired Ideas
When I was a child, summer holidays became my annual reset—weeks filled only with a notebook, my imagination, and small creative experiments. It was a…