February can stir up a lot for highly sensitive introverts — comparison, loneliness, emotional pressure, and that quiet feeling of being “behind.” In this episode, I’m talking about why Valentine’s Day can feel emotionally overwhelming, even if you’re not actively thinking about it, and what’s actually happening beneath the surface.

We’ll explore why comparison hits HSPs harder, how loneliness shows up as emotional exhaustion, and why trying to push these feelings away often makes things worse. I’ll also share gentle ways to support yourself during this season without forcing positivity or shutting down emotionally.

If you’ve been feeling more sensitive, overstimulated, or emotionally tired lately, this episode will help you understand your emotions with compassion — and take the pressure off trying to feel fine when you’re not.

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✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If you’ve ever avoided journaling because you’re afraid of what might come up emotionally, you’re not alone — especially if you’re highly sensitive or introverted. In this episode, I’m talking about the fear that journaling will open emotions you don’t know how to handle, leave you feeling raw, or create more emotional overwhelm.

I’m sharing why this fear makes sense for HSPs, what actually makes journaling feel unsafe, and how learning to journal with containment can help your nervous system relax. We’ll explore what it means to journal safely, why open-ended journaling can feel overwhelming, and how small, gentle boundaries make a big difference.

This episode is for you if you want to journal your feelings but need it to feel emotionally safe, supportive, and grounded — not intense or draining.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

There’s a lot of pressure to believe that journaling only works if you do it every day. For highly sensitive and introverted women, that belief can turn journaling into another thing on the to-do list.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why daily journaling isn’t necessary for emotional regulation or emotional resilience — and how that expectation can actually increase overwhelm.

We’ll talk about why consistency is often misunderstood, how journaling works best in seasons, and what matters more than frequency when it comes to processing emotions.

If you want journaling to feel supportive instead of stressful, this episode will help you release pressure and reconnect with journaling in a way that fits your real life.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

If journaling feels overwhelming, emotionally draining, or like something you never quite have the capacity for, this episode is for you.

Many highly sensitive and introverted women believe they don’t journal because they “don’t have time,” but in my experience, time usually isn’t the real issue. The real challenge is how journaling can open emotions that feel hard to contain.

In this episode, I’m sharing why journaling often feels heavy for HSPs and introverts, how emotional overwhelm contributes to exhaustion, and what actually helps journaling feel safer and more supportive.

I'm also sharing a quick journaling prompt to help you get started. If you’ve ever avoided journaling because it feels like too much, this episode will help you understand why it's not about time.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

As a highly sensitive introvert, you’ve probably been told not to trust your emotions; that you’re overreacting, too sensitive, or letting your feelings get the best of you.

In this episode, I’m gently reframing that belief. Your emotions aren’t random or irrational; they’re full of insight. We’re talking about emotional intuition — what it actually is, why so many of us distrust it, and how emotional overwhelm, past hurt, and social conditioning can disconnect us from our inner guidance.

I’ll share simple ways to start listening to your gut again, without ignoring logic or spiraling into overthinking.

You’ll also get journaling prompts to help you build emotional awareness, notice emotional patterns, and strengthen your ability to regulate emotions instead of suppressing them.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially for highly sensitive introverts. Whether it’s a career change, a shift in a relationship, or a new season of life, big changes often stir up intense emotions that can leave you feeling ungrounded or anxious.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical tools to build emotional resilience during transitions so your feelings don’t control you. You’ll learn how to check in with yourself, use journaling to process your emotions, anchor yourself with calming routines, and reframe discomfort as an opportunity for growth.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, reactive, or uncertain during life changes, this conversation will give you gentle, actionable steps to stay centered, regulated, and more confident as you navigate whatever life brings your way.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

Feeling emotionally stuck can be so frustrating, especially when you don’t understand why it’s happening. As a highly sensitive introvert, I know how easy it is to get caught in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, or numbness when emotions feel too heavy to face.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons HSPs get stuck, the signs to watch for, and simple steps you can use to gently move forward. You’ll learn how to name and process your feelings through journaling, shift out of self-judgment, and create small self-care rituals that help you feel lighter and more resilient.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or trapped in the same emotional patterns, this conversation will remind you that being stuck isn’t failure, it’s feedback. And with the right tools, you can move through it with more clarity, compassion, and calm.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching

For so many highly sensitive introverts, boundaries can feel uncomfortable—like we’re shutting people out or being “too much.” But the truth is, boundaries aren’t walls. They’re invitations to care for your nervous system, protect your peace, and create healthier relationships.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why boundaries are essential for HSPs, what gentle but firm ones actually look like, and how to spot the areas in your life that may need stronger limits.

If you’ve been struggling with overwhelm, emotional burnout, or resentment, this conversation will show you how boundaries can become a powerful form of self-care and help you build emotional resilience without losing connection.

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🎁 ⁣FREE 3-Step Emotion Check-in Journaling Guide: https://latoyaedwards.net/guide

✒️ FREE Journal Your Feelings workshop: I'll show you how to use journaling as a tool for emotional awareness and regulation. https://latoyaedwards.net/workshop

☕️ Work with Me: Ready to reduce your emotional overwhelm & exhaustion? The Manage Your HSP Emotions coaching program is your step-by-step plan to managing your emotions and embracing your sensitivity. Join today --> https://latoyaedwards.net/coaching