Watered Grass
Meet Kate and Dakota. Their long-distance relationship faced a big decision in the face of the pandemic: maintain that distance with an unclear end time, or move in together. All in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this couple went from long distance, to cohabitating, to distanced again, and finally a big change to their status at the end of 2020. Tune in to hear their shared and individual stories in today's episode!
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The pandemic took away many of our tried-and-true strategies in order to maintain safety. So how do we keep bouncing back? In this season of the show, I'm sharing the stories of individuals who have overcome unforeseen obstacles during these trying times. We'll explore their personal experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, and what kept them afloat when faced with challenge. Learn what to expect from this season in today's episode!
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If we don't hear the little cues from our bodies, the messages get bigger and bigger. I missed signs from my body that I was overstressed and not caring for myself- and it led to a message I couldn't ignore. In today's episode learn the small signs I missed, the messages that had me ignoring my body cues, how it had me literally asleep at the wheel, and then what helped me tune into my body.
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Sleepy, hungry, thirsty, achy, energized, tense- we're not talking Snow White, we're talking the memos our bodies try to send us all day. There are lots of reasons that we struggle to understand the communication our bodies are giving us, even if it's where we reside. In this episode, I break down some guiding questions to help us understand why we're ignoring our body's requests, so that we can start to be better listeners.
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Positivity and optimism are incredibly helpful to our mental and physical health, but there is such a thing as taking it too far. Toxic positivity can impact our ability to grow and heal. In this week's episode, learn why a gratitude practice makes more sense for truly changing our mindsets.
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Have you ever found yourself stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed by the holidays? In our environments and our social calendars, there are lots of sneaky energy drains for empaths and highly sensitive people during the holiday season. If we know what to look out for, we can have a plan to make the most of this celebratory season! I'll give you a heads up in this episode.
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In order to live our happiest and healthiest lives, we first have to know what's triggering our stress responses. Sometimes, it's not as obvious- especially if your superpowers include heightened sensitivity. In today's episode, I'll break down some of the most common triggers for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People. Stay tuned through the end of the episode, where I'll share 3 of my favorite tips for navigating around Empath/HSP triggers.
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A great quote Brene Brown posted this week said "Caution: If you trade in your authenticity for being liked, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief." This perfectly summarizes the experience of hiding and misunderstanding my Empath/HSP tendencies. In this week's episode, I'll share my story of learning and accepting this part of my identity, and how that impacted my anxiety, depression, and eating disorder.
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Here on Watered Grass, we've explored areas of identity and personality that influence our self-care practices. Sensitivity is a superpower that makes us rock stars for empathy, creating change, and being helpers to ourselves and others. Some of us are more tuned in to the energy of others- but what defines an empath or a highly sensitive person? Tune in to today's episode to find out.
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We've all gotten pulled along by the pace of life at some time or another. Our calendars and to-do lists full, we can start to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. I used to fall victim to this regularly, until I learned 3 questions to ask myself to slow down and focus on what matters. Tune into today's episode to learn what they are!
info_outlineIn order to live our happiest and healthiest lives, we first have to know what's triggering our stress responses. Sometimes, it's not as obvious- especially if your superpowers include heightened sensitivity. In today's episode, I'll break down some of the most common triggers for Empaths and Highly Sensitive People. Stay tuned through the end of the episode, where I'll share 3 of my favorite tips for navigating around Empath/HSP triggers.
This free event happen this Thursday, October 29 live on Zoom at 7pm EST! The triggers from today's episode can come at us in new and different ways based on all that 2020 has thrown at us. Grab your live ticket or access to the replay at this link.
Let's find more joy and celebration this holiday season! During this 4 week group coaching program, learn how to navigate these triggers in a way that allows the holidays to be fun. Learn more about the program and claim your spot here.