Ep 315: Why “What’s Wrong With Me?” is the wrong question for healing as a highly sensitive person

SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive people

Do you ever find yourself asking: “What’s wrong with me?”
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), it’s a question that might feel familiar — but it’s the wrong question to ask if you want to heal, grow, and thrive.
In this episode of SelfKind with me, Erica Webb, I share why shifting from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need to feel supported?” changes everything. Using the example of my (slightly unruly!) Monstera plant, I’ll show you how support — not self-blame — is the foundation for self-care, self-love, and resilience as an HSP.
💡 You’ll learn:
🌿 Why the “what’s wrong with me” mindset keeps HSPs stuck in self-criticism.
🌿 The powerful reframe: “What supports me right now?”
🌿 Simple, everyday supports that help HSPs thrive (movement, rest, environment, self-talk).
🌿 How to notice what you really need instead of defaulting to self-blame.
🌿 A gentle reminder: you’re not broken, you just need the right supports.
Whether you’re struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, or feeling “different” in an insensitive world, this conversation will help you shift your perspective and meet yourself with kindness.
⭐️ About your host, Erica Webb
Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world.
🎙️ About the Podcast, SelfKind
SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness.
📬 Connect with Erica:
🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au
📸 https://www.instagram.com/ericawebb_selfkind
🤝 Want to work 1-1 with me? Learn more here:
https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me

The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship.

If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area.

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