Ep 320: Overthinking, rumination and regret - a common experience for the Highly Sensitive Person?

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

Do you feel like you overthink everything as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

That might feel like replaying conversations and worrying about what you said long after the interaction is over; finding decisions hard to make; or second guessing every little thing.

So, is this normal for a HSP? Short answer: yes. But why? And what can you do about it? That's precisely what we're exploring in this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for highly sensitive people.

In this episode you will hear:
✨ Why HSPs process things more deeply (and why that can contribute to 'overthinking')
✨ How people-pleasing patterns contribute to rumination
✨ A personal story about my own post-podcast vulnerability spirals
✨ Practical strategies to help you untangle from those overthinking loops
✨ Why this experience can feel so lonely ... and why you’re not broken or too much.

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re too much, too sensitive or too indecisive, this episode will help you feel understood, supported, and a little less alone.

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.
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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.