The Power of Rest and Resistance for HSPs

The Prosperous Empath® Podcast

In today's episode, I'm excited to share my recent experience as a speaker at the HSP Awakening Virtual Summit co-hosted by my friend and past guest of the podcast, Josh Speraneo. During my talk, I share what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) for me and how embracing my empathic nature has reshaped my understanding of strength and vulnerability. I dig into the topic of internalized capitalism, what it means, how it plays into our life and how we can start to break up with this systemic challenge that so many of us, especially highly sensitive intuitive empaths are living and operating inside of. This discussion is a heartfelt exploration of how HSPs like us can turn our sensitivity into our greatest asset. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the world's expectations or struggled to honor your inner sensitivity, this episode is a gentle reminder that you're not alone.

Topics:

• How rest can be a form of resistance in today's hustle culture, especially for HSPs
• Addressing the issue of workaholism and exploring strategies for HSPs to consciously choose a healthier, more balanced approach to work and life
• How discovering her introverted and empathic nature helped transform Catherine's life
• Why sensitive empaths often are underestimated in business, and what unique strengths they offer
• The importance of creating rituals and normalizing leisure for empathic entrepreneurs
• The significance of creating supportive and inspiring communities for HSPs and empaths, emphasizing the role of masterminds and group support

Episode resources:

• Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
• Belonging: Overcome Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Your Joy by Catherine Wood
• Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
• Coming Home to Yourself as a Highly Sensitive Man with Josh Speraneo
• Internalized Capitalism and Four Conscious Ways to Combat it
• Join us on Monday, January 22 at 12pm ET for our monthly Non-Networking Power Hour for Empath Entrepreneurs with our UNBOUNDED Mastermind Community for deep connections and meaningful support.

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