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Is political stress disrupting your mental health and inner peace? Practicing detachment with a Buddhist approach can empower HSPs to navigate emotional turbulence with resilience, mental clarity, and compassion. This powerful philosophy of non-attachment encourages individuals to let go of ego-driven expectations, which often lead to disappointment, frustration, and conflict. By embracing detachment, HSPs can sidestep the emotional weight of political attachments and instead cultivate a compassionate and peaceful mindset that respects diverse perspectives. Non-attachment serves as a grounding strategy, supporting HSPs in their mental health journey by helping them prioritize peace, maintain inner stability, and approach both themselves and others with compassion in the face of external stressors. 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, community

Reframing emotional strength as embracing vulnerability and allowing oneself to feel and express emotions authentically is key to personal healing, especially for highly sensitive individuals. Do you often suppress your emotions, thinking it shows strength? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), embracing vulnerability and allowing emotional expression is essential for healing. Suppressing emotions can lead to mental health challenges, like PTSD and trauma symptoms. In this insightful discussion, we explore how reframing emotional strength as openness to feeling can help HSPs recover from trauma and build lasting mental health. Psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer offers wisdom on breaking free from societal pressure to hide emotions, showing how embracing your sensitivity is key to 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, community, and differen

Is it possible your expectations of your therapist are holding back your mental health? It’s common for clients, especially those recovering from trauma or with low self-esteem, to expect therapists to be perfect. However, placing them on a pedestal only reinforces unhealthy beliefs and prevents true healing. In this episode, I explain why recognizing therapists as human beings—with flaws and struggles—helps Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) build trust, set boundaries, and foster real emotional growth. Discover how honesty and vulnerability create stronger therapeutic relationships that lead to long-lasting mental health benefits. 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://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop h

Are you expecting your therapist to "fix" you? The truth is, therapy isn't about fixing but about helping you create the optimal conditions for self-healing and growth. In this episode, we explore how mental health therapy works by addressing irrational beliefs about trauma recovery and the therapist’s role in supporting healing for Highly Sensitive People. Whether you're an HSP or navigating the aftermath of trauma, or PTSD, this episode provides critical insights into the therapeutic process. Join me as I break down how therapists guide you to heal yourself, helping you build a stronger, healthier mindset. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for

Are you numbing out to avoid the pain of grief? Highly sensitive people often struggle to balance intense emotions, leading them to use numbing behaviors that delay healing. In this episode, we explore why facing grief with actionable coping strategies is the key to emotional recovery and mental health. Learn how to allow feelings of pain to flow while building acceptance and inner peace. Join psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer as she shares how to navigate the ups and downs of grief as a highly sensitive person. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announceme

What makes grief different for highly sensitive people? Explore the role of emotional education in understanding and managing grief tailored to the needs of HSPs. This discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging the heightened emotional states of highly sensitive people and offers practical tips for coping with the intense feelings of loss. Nikki Eisenhauer guides us through this complex emotional landscape with compassion and understanding. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www

Have you ever struggled to let go of emotional burdens? Highly sensitive people often carry the weight of the past, making it harder to heal. This episode offers powerful strategies for letting go, using radical acceptance and self-compassion to calm the nervous system. Visualization exercises are introduced as practical tools for releasing emotional tension and lightening your mental load. Learn from psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer as she helps HSPs turn their challenges into opportunities for personal growth and emotional freedom. Air Doctor USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers Factor Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order Babbel.com/emotional Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription ‌ Resources: Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video 30 Days to Peace Course CODE: BADASS for 30% Off The free Morning Routine PDF: Learn our techniques to help conquer your day! Work 1:1 with Nikki Subscribe to our newsletter ‌ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https

What makes a guru influential in our journey toward better mental health? This discussion explores how both people and experiences, including teachings from Abraham Hicks, serve as gurus to teach us critical lessons about joy, discernment, and the Law of Attraction. Designed for highly sensitive persons, this episode provides strategies to navigate the challenges of past teachings and improve mental health. Gain invaluable insights from Nikki Eisenhauer on how to use these teachings for personal and emotional development. Air Doctor USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers Factor Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order Babbel.com/emotional Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription ‌ Resources: Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video 30 Days to Peace Course CODE: BADASS for 30% Off The free Morning Routine PDF: Learn our techniques to help conquer your day! Work 1:1 with Nikki Subscribe to our newsletter ‌ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtu

Are you struggling to set boundaries because you're afraid of being seen as mean? Boundaries are essential for maintaining mental health and personal peace, especially for highly sensitive people. Fear of being harsh often prevents HSPs from setting the limits they need, leading to exhaustion and resentment. By learning to overcome this fear, we can foster healthier relationships and manage stress more effectively. Nikki Eisenhauer shares key insights into why boundaries are crucial for self-care and how to embrace them with confidence. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share men

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) often struggle with stress management, especially bodily stress, but focusing on intention and attention can make a big difference. In this episode, we explore how HSPs can improve their mental health by learning to release tension, prioritize self-care, and shift their focus inward. Whether dealing with the effects of childhood trauma or everyday stress, these simple self-help techniques offer practical ways to build emotional resilience. Join us as we discuss how HSPs can reclaim balance and thrive in a fast-paced world. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails w

Are you constantly overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), managing mental health can feel like a balancing act. But what if creating a "Don't List" could bring much-needed peace and reduce stress? Learn how simple shifts, like stopping overthinking and honoring your sensitivity, can transform your well-being. Discover the power of setting boundaries and avoiding comparison to others. Nikki Eisenhauer guides you through actionable steps to enhance your emotional wellness and embrace your sensitivity as a strength. Air Doctor USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers Babbel.com/emotional Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription ♥ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY LIVE WORKSHOP: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops ♥ APPLE PODCAST: https://apple.co/40mStzg ♥ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3QHLH3W ♥ WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 : https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching ♥ 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace USE CODE: BADASS ♥ PATREON: https://bit.ly/EB

What if your chronic pain, sleep problems, and even stress could be alleviated by something as simple as tongue posture? This intriguing episode uncovers the often-ignored role of myofunctional therapy, a technique that addresses the root causes of dysfunction by correcting tongue posture and stimulating the vagus nerve. Perfect for HSPs and those on a trauma recovery journey, this discussion offers practical insights into improving your chronic pain. Tune in as Nikki Eisenhauer, a seasoned psychotherapist, shares her expertise on how this small change can lead to profound healing. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter:

Why do Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often carry the weight of future anxieties in their present moments? If you’re an HSP, you might resonate with the struggle of managing chronic dread and its impact on your mental health. In this episode, we discuss how trauma can amplify sensitivity and lead to heightened experiences of dread. But there’s hope! By embracing a tailored approach to self-care and emotional strength training, HSPs can transform this burden into a source of peace and empowerment. Learn from Nikki Eisenhauer’s wisdom on how to find balance and thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Ema

How can you tell the difference between persuasion and manipulation? For survivors of narcissistic abuse, this distinction is vital for rebuilding self-trust and maintaining boundaries. In this episode, we explore how highly sensitive people (HSPs) can use discernment to protect their mental health and fortify themselves against future manipulation. Nikki Eisenhauer guides you through understanding these crucial concepts to help you on your healing journey and mental health. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight p

Experience deep, restorative sleep with this 8-hour sleep guided meditation, featuring soothing ambient music and binaural beats designed to guide your brainwaves from Alpha (8-12 Hz) to Theta (4-8 Hz) to Delta (0.5-4 Hz) states. This journey through brainwave guided meditation promotes relaxation, enhances calm, and supports mental health restoration by tapping into these natural frequencies that align with restful sleep. Binaural beats work by synchronizing your brain’s hemispheres, fostering a deep sense of tranquility, and helping you wake up refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the day. Perfect for anyone seeking to improve their sleep quality and overall well-being. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic

Ever wonder why small talk feels draining or why you gravitate towards helping others? Explore the unique traits of INFJs and how they impact Highly Sensitive People. From empathy and intuition to maintaining small social circles, Nikki Eisenhauer provides practical advice for balancing future goals with present satisfaction. Enhance your mental health by understanding and embracing your INFJ traits, and learn how to set boundaries for a more fulfilling life. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: htt

https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass I discuss the challenges of navigating online content creation and maintaining integrity in a rapidly changing digital landscape. There are very real difficulties posed by platform algorithms and it becomes a balancing act of creating content that resonates with my audience, and adapting without compromising my values. Patreon is the single best way to not only support the work I do, but it also gets you access to exclusive content not publicly available on any other platform. In supporting the show on Patreon it allows me to create commercial-free, authentic content and build a strong community of super fans. There is significant personal growth, emotional resilience, and a sense of hope that I gain from interacting with my audience through Patreon, particularly through livestream Q&A sessions. I am so grateful for my supportive community and the impact you have on spreading valuable mental health information. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn

Are you struggling to manage stress in today's political climate? Discover how rejecting fear-based reactivity and fostering critical thinking can enhance your mental health and personal empowerment. Learn to balance emotional reactivity with logic and intuition, especially if you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). We provide practical strategies for healthy media consumption, the importance of social connections, and reframing stress as a tool for growth. Join Nikki Eisenhauer as she guides you through these essential techniques to navigate political turmoil with peace and empowerment. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsl

So what are the key differences between Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Psychopaths? Discover how each of these personality disorders sees the world and learn how to protect yourself and your mental health from these dangerous personality types. For highly sensitive people, recognizing these personalities is essential to avoid manipulation and abuse. Understanding how narcissists seek control, sociopaths manipulate without remorse, and psychopaths exhibit predatory behavior can help you set boundaries and maintain self-respect. These insights are invaluable for fostering healthier, more balanced relationships. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for

Ever wondered why play is crucial for children's mental health and early childhood development? Self directed play, driven by intrinsic motivation, is a natural way for children to learn, boundaries, creativity, and resilience. It teaches them to manage emotions, develop social skills, and handle stress effectively. In this episode, we explore how play fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, helping children become well-rounded individuals. With expert insights from Dr. Peter Gray and Nikki Eisenhauer, we discuss the profound impact of play on children's mental health. Discover the essential role of play in nurturing emotional and psychological growth and early childhood development.  Dr. Peter Gray: https:/www.petergray.org Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.E