Embracing Wintering on Serenity Island
We just finished reading Wintering by Katherine May in the book club, and it has prompted me to reflect on the parallels between the book’s…
Tag: Wellbeing
Understanding Physical Sensitivities as a Highly Sensitive Person
In a world that often feels loud, fast-paced, and overstimulating, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of sensory input. For some,…
Book Club | Wintering (Katherine May)
In our February Book Club, we met to discuss ‘Wintering: The power of rest and retreat in difficult times‘ by Katherine May. Here are my…
What is Differential Susceptibility in High Sensitivity Research?
Differential susceptibility is a key concept in high-sensitivity research. In simple terms, it means that the more sensitive you are, the more your environment impacts…
A Spring Voyage To Serenity Island
Do you feel yourself drifting from where you wish to be? Are you finding it difficult to keep up with demands, pressures, and expectations that…
Saying No Without Feeling Guilty (Journal Prompt)
Last week, during our Journal Circle, we explored the question: If you could say ‘no’ to something without feeling guilty, what would it be? At…
Setting Boundaries When You Want to Do it All (with Leah Burkhart)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I sit down with returning guest and friend of the show, Leah Burkhart, founder of The Healthy…
Anxiety, Custard, and the Meaning of Life (with Neil Hughes)
Many know anxiety well, navigating the ups and downs with our inner critic always close by. Author and comedian Neil Hughes shares this path, using…
A Handful of Mustard Seeds (A Parable For Serenity)
Serenity might feel like an ideal state, a place where we’ve risen above the chaos and messiness of life. But true serenity doesn’t come when…
Highly Sensitive People and Political Elections
Elections, particularly when political stakes are heightened, can feel challenging for highly sensitive people (HSPs). The depth of feeling and empathy that HSPs may engage…