The Sensitive Professionals Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

What happens when a deeply sensitive child grows up in aworld that doesn't know how to meet their emotional depth?

In this episode, I’m joined by therapist Kerstin Seehawer to explore how our early relationships – especially with parents or caregivers – can shape the way we relate to our emotions, our needs, and ourselves.

We talk about the quiet strategies sensitive children oftendevelop to feel safe, and how those patterns can linger long into adulthood.

It’s a personal conversation, and one that might help youunderstand parts of yourself you’ve carried for a long time.

What we talk about in this episode:

• How childhood coping strategies show up in adult life
• The impact of emotional mismatch between parents andsensitive children
• Why some people feel ‘too much’ and others, nothing at all
• What healing can look like when we start tuning back in
• How nervous system work helps build safety and connectionfrom the inside out

More about Kerstin:

You can learn more about Kerstin’s work on her website:

Website: https://www.kseehawer.com

What if energy wasn’t just about how much sleep you got or whether you’ve eaten enough? What if the real drain on your energy was coming from somewhere else entirely – like the emotional weight you carry, the pressure to perform, or the quiet noise of overthinking that never switches off?

In this episode, I chat with Sadia Ghazanfar – coach, speaker, and founder of Slay Your Dragons – to explore what energy really means for sensitive people. We talk about how it drains, how to restore it, and why trying to ‘get it right’ often misses the point.

Sadia works with mid-career women to help them quiet their inner critic and lead with courage, especially in spaces that weren’t built for them. Her approach blends lived experience with grounded tools, helping people lead without burning out or leaving parts of themselves at the door.

What we talk about in this episode:

• How deep processing impacts energy for sensitive people
• Practical ways to spot energy leaks and recalibrate
• Why self-care isn’t about doing more (and how it links to perfectionism)
• The pressure to optimise and how to opt out
• Reclaiming joy, rest, and your own pace of life

More about Sadia:

You can learn more about Sadia’s work on her website and LinkedIn:

·     Website: https://www.slay-your-dragons.com

·     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadia-ghazanfar

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So many of us have learned to survive by staying in our heads – analysing, planning, staying one step ahead. But what gets lost when thinking feels safer than feeling?

In this episode, I’m joined by Katarina Hunter – a somatic practitioner and embodiment teacher – for a conversation about sensitivity, stress, and the survival patterns that keep us disconnected from our own bodies. We explore how fawning, over-functioning and chronic self-reliance can pull us out of ourselves – and how small, resourced shifts can start to bring us home.

Katarina shares her own journey through burnout, anxiety, and chronic health issues, and why healing didn’t begin with doing more, but with noticing more. From nervous system overload to self-care as performance, we explore what it really means to feel safe in your own skin again.

What we talk about in this episode:

• How fawning and people-pleasing show up in the nervous system
• The “attic of the mind” – why we disconnect, and what it costs us
• Why trauma isn’t always dramatic – and what subtle erosion looks like
• How sensitive people can start to build capacity for discomfort
• Small, everyday ways to gently reconnect with your body

More about Katarina:

You can learn more about Katarina’s work or connect with her here:

• Website: https://www.katarinahunter.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarinahunter
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katarina_hunter_healing

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Design thinking invites us to open things up and explore possibilities, then come back to what matters most. What if sensitivity works in much the same way?

In this episode, I talk with Joe Knowland, a furniture designer and former art fabricator, whose career has spanned classrooms, international galleries, and industrial workshops.

Joe brings a maker’s mindset to emotional processing, and a deeply human approach to systems thinking. We unpack how the sensitivity that once overwhelmed him is now central to his way of working – and how thoughtful design processes can help us move through emotional fog without losing ourselves in it.

Joe shares practical ideas, personal insights, and a refreshingly down-to-earth way of thinking about change, whether that’s in your job, your life, or your own inner world.

What we talk about in this episode:

·     How design frameworks mirror the sensitive experience

·     The power of divergent thinking (and knowing when to stop)

·     Why overwhelm isn’t a failure: just a stage in the process

·     Applying design thinking to emotional stuckness

·     The joy of spirals over circles – and why moving helps

Resources mentioned in this episode:

·     The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

·     Emotional Design by Don Norman

·     Rethinking Sitting by Peter Opsvik

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What happens when we stop trying to separate who we are from how we work and instead start getting curious about both?

In this episode, I’m joined by Franck Brown – neurodiversity coach, workplace trainer, and founder of Conscious Clarity – for a reflective, practical, and fun conversation about sensitivity, ADHD, dyspraxia, and why embracing our emotional wiring might just change everything.

Franck brings a unique lens to this topic, blending lived experience with professional insight. He works with future leaders, change makers and teams to build more inclusive workplaces that actually work for real humans.

What we talk about in this episode:

• Why sensitivity and neurodiversity are related – but not the same
• Franck’s journey to understanding his ADHD and dyspraxia diagnosis (and how it shaped his work)
• The emotional toll of “armouring up” in high-pressure workplaces
• What it really means to work with your energy, not against it
• Tools to understand your own emotional patterns – and how to communicate them better

More about Franck:

You can learn more about Franck’s work via his website and LinkedIn:

·     Work with Franck: www.consciousclarity.co.uk/get-in-touch

·     Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franckbrown

·     Follow Conscious Clarity: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-clarity

Franck also hosts the Conscious Curiosity podcast which you can check out here: https://www.consciousclarity.co.uk/podcasts/conscious-curiosity

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What if nutrition wasn’t about rules or restrictions but about tuning into what you really need?

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Boyle, a nutritionist with a background in corporate HR and finance, to explore how food can become a mirror for your inner world. We talk about nourishment not just as fuel, but as a doorway to emotional care, nervous system regulation, and more sustainable self-connection.

Originally from Ireland and now based in Switzerland, Andrew blends his analytical past with a deeply human approach to health. He helps clients tune into their daily routines, stress patterns, and emotional rhythms through the seemingly simple act of paying attention to what – and how – they eat.

What we talk about in this episode:

• Why nutrition is rarely just about food
• How slowing down your meals can support digestion, mood and nervous system health
• What it means to build balance and pleasure into your approach to nourishment
• The emotional side of food habits, especially for busy, sensitive people
• Why a gentle, personalised approach often works better than strict plans

More about Andrew:

You can learn more about Andrew’s work via his website and LinkedIn:

·     Website: realfoodnutrition.net

·     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-boyle-44b33b4

Andrew also offers video consultations, making his calm, thoughtful approach accessible no matter where you’re based.

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Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of attempted suicide during the first few minutes of the conversation. We don’t go into much detail, and it isn’t something we return to. If you’d prefer to skip this part, you can jump ahead to [05:11] in the episode.

Intuition. It’s a word we hear all the time but what do we actually mean by it? And how might it actually serve us, not just in our personal lives, but in the professional spaces where facts and figures tend to take the lead?

In this episode, I’m joined by Veronica Drake, intuitive and spiritual mentor, for a grounded, compassionate conversation about the link between sensitivity and intuition. We explore what it means to reconnect with your inner knowing – especially when it’s felt tangled, cloudy, or hard to trust.

Veronica has a gift for taking the mystery out of intuition without losing the magic. Her approach is honest, warm and refreshingly practical.

What we talk about in this episode:

• Why intuition isn’t just a gift – it’s something we’re all wired with
• How sensitivity can help us feel into intuition more clearly
• The difference between fear, conditioning and true inner knowing
• Practical ways to reconnect with your intuition (no fancy tools required)
• What it means to lead with curiosity, choice and grounded self-trust

More about Veronica:

You can learn more about Veronica’s work through:

• Website: https://veronicadrake.com
• Instagram: @thebackporchprophet

Veronica is also the founder of The Back Porch Prophet – a warm and welcoming community focused on making intuition practical and accessible for everyday life.

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What if the parts of us we try hardest to hide are the very ones that hold the key to healing?

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Jarvis, founder of the Dark Water Institute, to talk about the emotional landscapes we’re often taught to fear – grief, shame, fear, uncertainty – and why these so-called "dark" feelings might actually be worth staying with, not fixing.

Rebecca brings years of experience in trauma, crisis care, and healing. Her work invites people into emotional depth with compassion – not to transform darkness into light, but to make room for what’s real.

What we talk about in this episode:

• Redefining darkness: why it doesn’t need to be feared or fixed
• The role of self-trust in moving through discomfort
• How sensitivity offers a different kind of wisdom in the healing process
• Letting go of emotional performance and building true connection
• What it looks like to build capacity for discomfort – one small step at a time

More about Rebecca:

You can learn more about Rebecca’s work via her website and LinkedIn:

• Website: darkwaterinstitute.com
• LinkedIn: Rebecca Jarvis

Rebecca also offers virtual "Lily Pad Sessions" – short, grounding sessions for those looking to explore trust, healing, and support in a gentler way.

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As Season Two wraps up, I’m taking a quiet moment to reflect, say thank you, and share what’s next.

No guest today – just me, looking back at what this season has held and what I hope it’s offered.

If you’ve been listening, sharing, or simply thinking alongside me – thank you!

Season Three is already in motion, and I can’t wait to bring you along.

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What if the part of you that’s panicking about the meeting... just wants to help? IFS invites us to listen differently and lead ourselves with more care, not control.

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Arianna Smith, IFS Certified Therapist, copywriter and queer, witchy soul who blends the clinical with the creative. We explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can support sensitive professionals in speaking up, calming down, and staying grounded – even in tricky work moments.

Together, we dive into:

• How IFS helps us relate to our inner world with more compassion
• The subtle shift from being “taken over” by a part to speaking for it
• Why sensitive humans often have strong protectors – and what they’re protecting
• Practical ways to unblend in the middle of work stress
• How self-trust builds when you stop trying to fix yourself

This is one for you if you’ve ever felt like your reactions come out of nowhere – or you’re constantly managing the chaos inside.

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