Synopsis
Emotional Badasses are survivors, thrivers, seekers, and healers! Expand and awaken to your higher purpose, be more present and authentic, find strength in spirituality, quiet the monkey mind of modern society with meditation, and connect deeply with yourself and safe others. We let go of what doesn't serve us to heal old wounds, find our voice guilt-free, and learn to be the hero in our own story, embrace guerrilla self care, and laugh with lightness on the self development path. This show is designed mindfully to be the emotional education so many of us crave; Emotional Badass is where we learn to love ourselves without apology. Emotional Badass is where Moxie meets Mindful. Hosted by Nikki Eisenhauer, International Life Coach, Professional Psychotherapist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher.
Episodes
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What does the HeartMath Institute say about Gratitude and a Heart Centered Lifestyle? Dogs as Gurus
28/11/2021 Duration: 35minCan embracing gratitude truly heal trauma and improve mental health for highly sensitive people? There's a transformative power of HeartMath Institute's gratitude practices that is designed for HSPs. We explore dogs as man's best friend and commit to love ourselves as they love us, unconditionally. Learn how trauma disconnects us from our intuitive heart and gut centers, and how the HeartMath Institute's research reveals the heart's powerful electromagnetic energy in fostering compassion and safety. Explore the importance of nurturing close connections, overcoming victim mentality, and finding joy in life's journey. Gain practical strategies to practice heart-centered meditation, build self-compassion, and foster meaningful connections to enhance your mental health and overall well-being. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in th
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Mindful Parenting for Highly Sensitive People: Embrace Self-Compassion and Break Old Patterns
21/11/2021 Duration: 50minAre you a highly sensitive person struggling with repetitive parenting patterns and perfectionism? In this week's episode I discuss why vs. how as a healing tool of action in healing, identifying the holes that childhood trauma creates so that we no longer trip into them as people and as parents. We explore choices not power struggles, owning our human flaws, owning reactivity with a simple plan, exploring what we model for the children who watch us, understanding the roots of manipulation, helping a child find their assertive voice. Discover how to cultivate self-compassion and emotional resilience with mindful parenting techniques. Learn to recognize and avoid common pitfalls, embrace fun, set healthy boundaries, and break free from reactive behaviors. This episode offers practical strategies for HSP parents to foster a healthier family dynamic and thrive beyond survival. Emphasizing mindfulness, this episode helps you transform your parenting approach and enhance your mental health, paving the way for gro
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How Emotional Awareness Can Help HSPs Manage Worry and Enhance Mental Health
14/11/2021 Duration: 18minAre you aware of the mental and physical toll that worry can take on Highly Sensitive People? Nikki Eisenhauer explores the various manifestations of worry, from physical symptoms like a wrinkled brow to mental responses like an inability to focus. Learn how to identify these signs and develop healthier coping mechanisms and better mental health. By understanding the role of emotional awareness and mindfulness, you can transform worry into a catalyst for growth. Join us to gain valuable insights and strategies for managing worry and improving your mental health. The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotion
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What is Trauma Dumping and Bad Therapy? How to Identify a Competent Therapist for Your Healing Journey and Mental Health
07/11/2021 Duration: 26minEver wondered if your therapist is the right fit for your mental health needs? How HSPs can identify competent therapists and avoid the pitfalls of trauma dumping. We highlight the importance of therapists having personal therapy experience and emotional intelligence. By focusing on personal growth, both therapists and clients can foster healthier therapeutic relationships. Learn how to trust your intuition and make informed decisions about your mental health journey. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https:/
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Feeling Anxious? Try This Tree Visualization Technique to Feel More Grounded and Secure, and improve your Mental Health
31/10/2021 Duration: 25minDo you struggle with anxiety and a sense of being untethered? Tree visualization might be the grounding technique you need. Introducing a powerful visualization exercise designed to help Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) feel rooted, safe, and empowered. By imagining yourself as a tree with deep roots and strong branches, you can tap into your mind's ability to manage stress and improve mental health. Learn how to incorporate this grounding technique into your life for lasting emotional stability. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 D
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Why Highly Sensitive People Turn to TV for Emotional Support and Coping Strategies
24/10/2021 Duration: 42minEver wondered why TV feels so comforting? For highly sensitive people, television can provide the emotional support they missed in their family systems. In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between HSPs and TV, revealing how it aids in coping with trauma and enhancing mental health. Learn about the therapeutic benefits of TV and how to maintain a healthy balance in your viewing habits. Join us to understand the profound impact of TV on mental health and HSPs’ emotional well-being. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30
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From Survive to Thrive - A Strategy for Anxiety & PTSD Recovery for Improved Mental Health
17/10/2021 Duration: 37minThree steps to inviting and achieving thriving mode. Exploring simplicity and peace to quiet, calm and soothe a healing nervous system. What if simple practices could transform survival mode into thriving mode? Here we reveal a three-step process for us to shift our mental health. Emphasizing radical acceptance, slowing down, and breathing, this episode provides actionable insights to help Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) manage anxiety and PTSD. Learn how consistent practice of these techniques can lead to profound changes in your emotional well-being and help you thrive. Join us for an empowering discussion on embracing simplicity for lasting mental health improvement. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techni
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Effective Boundary Strategies and Codependency Lessons for HSPs to Prevent Burnout
10/10/2021 Duration: 32minDiscover why effective boundary setting is crucial for fostering self-love and preventing burnout. Learn how understanding personal space, emotional intelligence, and cultural influences can help you maintain healthy relationships and improve your mental health. Learn the strategies for overcoming codependency and managing emotional triggers to set clear boundaries. Join us as we explore these insights to empower HSPs on their journey to self-respect and personal growth. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: http
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Why Facing Your Fears Is Crucial for Mental Health and Personal Growth for HSPs
03/10/2021 Duration: 24minAre you an HSP struggling with fear and anxiety? Facing and overcoming fears through exposure and positive energy is essential for personal growth and healing. Highly sensitive people often fall into the trap of avoiding anxiety-inducing situations, but embracing exposure therapy with curiosity can significantly reduce fear. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies to manage anxiety, the importance of positive energy, and how facing fears can lead to profound mental health improvements. Some fear is functional, some fear is dysfunctional. We ground and support our life's journey when we embrace learning the difference vs. giving in to the fear that don't always serve us. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn
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Where to start or focus in healing? Finding a Good Enough Therapist for Your Mental Health and Well Being.
26/09/2021 Duration: 38minFeeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin your healing process? For highly sensitive people, starting with the present moment and finding a therapist who fits your needs can be transformative. Stabilization, safety, and managing perfectionism are essential steps to progress. Discover how to set healthy boundaries and protect yourself from overwhelm while enhancing your mental health. Learn to manage perfectionism, anxiety, fears, and frustrations with a good enough healer. Learning to speak authentically and live in the 'gray' while moving from surviving to thriving. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & E
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Reclaim Personal Power from Emotional Blackmail, Manipulation, and Mental Health Challenges
19/09/2021 Duration: 49minIn this week's episode I'm discussing emotional blackmail and coercion as it relates to Covid and current political narrative surrounding the pandemic. A confronting episode for our human egos. We cover a lot today, respect, codependency, victim mentality, cult tactics, peer pressure, and manipulation. Emotional blackmail has a major impact on our mental health. Understanding the difference between responding and reacting is crucial for overcoming manipulation and improving our well being. This episode dives into the role of the ego in emotional blackmail and provides insights on coping with childhood trauma and codependency. We also discuss the importance of medical freedom and making personal health decisions based on your intuition, not external peer pressure and manipulation. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the commun
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The Mermaid Meditation: A Playful Guided Meditation for Inner Peace, Deep Healing, and HSPs
12/09/2021 Duration: 22minCan meditation be both playful and deeply healing? With The Mermaid Meditation, the answer is a resounding yes. A meditation today for highly sensitive adults, sensation seekers, survivors, and all of our inner children. Let go and invite feelings of freedom, self love, play and expansion. This sensory-rich meditation helps Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) improve their mental health by fostering trust, relaxation, and emotional freedom. Meditation can feel light, fun, and flowy. Play is a natural human anti-depressant. I hope you enjoy and have fun! Light and love, Nikki. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & E
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How to Re-Parent Yourself and Heal from Childhood Codependency
05/09/2021 Duration: 31minDo you ever wonder how childhood codependency shapes your adult life? This insightful discussion explores the profound impacts of codependency and the crucial role of inner child healing in fostering self-love and breaking free from dysfunctional patterns to improve mental health. We delve into how subconscious programming influences behavior and why highly sensitive people (HSPs) and empaths must prioritize self-care. Join us to learn practical steps for re-parenting yourself for your mental health. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass
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A Poem, Prayer, or Meditation for Presence and Self Care to Unlock Better Mental Health
29/08/2021 Duration: 23minToday I share a poem I wrote for you as a nighttime meditation to center, let go of the day by letting go of anxiety and pressure while practicing the good enough principle. Are low vibes holding you back from healing? Discover how acknowledging low vibes without overthinking can enhance your mental health and promote self-acceptance. In this insightful discussion, we explore the importance of recognizing anxiety as background noise and the power of self-love in overcoming codependency. Join us as we delve into practical strategies for HSPs to manage shame and foster a balanced emotional state. Nikki Eisenhauer's wisdom provides valuable insights for those on a journey of personal growth and mental health and well-being. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Downl
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Chief White Eagle's Wisdom: How to Choose Grace, Spirit and Sanity Over Negativity During the Pandemic to Maintain Mental Health
22/08/2021 Duration: 24minAre you struggling to maintain your mental health and inner peace during the pandemic? This episode provides crucial insights into rising above negativity and blame by focusing on spiritual grounding and personal responsibility. Learn how the misplaced blame in family systems parallels societal dynamics, and discover strategies for HSPs to stay compassionate and grounded. Nikki Eisenhauer shares strategies to stay grounded and compassionate, with wisdom from Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle. Find practical tips for emotional resilience and mental well-being in challenging times. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Communit
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How to Use the Law of Attraction to Improve Mental Health: Spiritual Mothers, and Abraham Hicks
15/08/2021 Duration: 27minAre you focusing on the right energy? Learn how the Law of Attraction can transform your Mental Health and well-being. By prioritizing self-care and aligning with positive energy, you can manifest desired outcomes and improve your life. Discover insights from spiritual mentors like Abraham Hicks and understand the impact of childhood teachings on your beliefs. Perfect for HSPs, empaths, and survivors, this conversation dives into the connection between self-care, mental health, and the Law of Attraction, offering practical insights to help you align with positivity and live an empowered, mentally healthy life. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.co
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Why Patience and Self-Compassion are Crucial for Effective Healing, Recovery, and Mental Health
08/08/2021 Duration: 19minAre you struggling to heal from a dysfunctional background? Embracing patience might be the missing piece in your mental health journey. In this insightful discussion, we explore how patience is crucial for healing in HSPs, fostering self-compassion, and breaking free from perfectionism. Nikki Eisenhauer delves into the impact of impatience on highly sensitive people, and how transforming it can lead to profound personal growth and improved mental health. Join us as we uncover strategies to develop patience and create a safe internal environment for our inner child, essential for true recovery and wellbeing. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/
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Unlocking the 23 Traits of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Their Impact on Mental Health
01/08/2021 Duration: 49minHave you ever wondered what traits highly sensitive people (HSPs) share? Whether you're new to understanding your sensitivity or have been navigating it for years, we break down key traits like high conscientiousness, people-pleasing, and overthinking, offering valuable insights into how these traits shape our daily lives and mental health. This understanding can help guide HSP listeners toward self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and the empowerment that comes from embracing your sensitivity. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30
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How Brain Training can help Highly Sensitive People improve ADD and Mental Health, with Brain.FM CEO Dan Clark
25/07/2021 Duration: 39minNikki has fun and gets excited about science and music with Brain.fm CEO, highly sensitive person, and brain training enthusiast, Dan Clark. For a free 30 day trial visit: https://www.brain.fm/redeem/emotionalbadass To get 20% off your subscription use code: emotionalbadass Are you struggling with focus or relaxation as a Highly Sensitive Person? In an enlightening interview discover how functional music can transform your mental health. Brain.fm’s patented neural phase-locking technology helps you achieve deep focus, relaxation, and better sleep by aligning with your brain’s neural patterns. This revolutionary app offers tailored music options for different activities, supporting the mental health of HSPs and aiding in managing symptoms of PTSD and ADHD. Join us as Nikki Eisenhauer explores the benefits of Brain.fm and how it can improve your well-being. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonu
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How to Find Purpose as an HSP, and The Law of Attraction for Mental Health
18/07/2021 Duration: 32minFeeling lost as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Explore how understanding and embracing your unique path without self-judgment can enhance your mental health and sense of purpose. This episode addresses the common challenges HSPs face and the vital role of self-compassion in overcoming them. Discover how the law of attraction works for HSPs and how letting go of pressure and negative self-talk fosters a fulfilling life. Join Nikki Eisenhauer for empowering insights to guide you on your path to mental health, well-being, and personal development. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes &