Ep 317: Your Body Reacts Before Your Mind Understands

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

Do you ever wonder why your body reacts before your mind catches up? Or why you sometimes feel anxious or tense — even when “nothing’s wrong”?
In this episode of SelfKind, join me, Erica Webb (registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, and fellow Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)) as I share a powerful analogy that will change the way you think about your mind-body connection.
💡 You’ll discover:
🚨 Why your nervous system acts like a first responder
🔍 How your mind tries to make sense of your body’s reactions
👀 The link between self-blame, anxiety, and nervous system responses
🩷 Simple ways to bring curiosity and compassion into moments of stress
If you’ve ever thought, “What’s wrong with me?” when your body feels on high alert, this episode will help you understand that your body is always trying to protect you — and that compassion is your most powerful tool for change.
⭐️ 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 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.

Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.