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Highly Sensitive Woman

Brittany Nelson

Welcome to the Highly Sensitive Woman podcast — a hub for sensitive and intuitive women to feel comforted, supported, and whole in their healing journey. We dive into holistic health, energy work, mysticism, and neurodivergence (and much more) in a community of women who feel it all.

Meet your hostess: Brittany Nelson, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, yoga teacher, and highly sensitive soul who has traversed the lands of energetic and holistic medicine for 15 years. She dives into: digestive health, nervous system regulation, and energetic well-being to help us find our strength and power through life's many challenges. Feel seen, comforted, and less alone in these ever-changing times on our planet — and reclaim your right to become your own healer.

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  • S1 · E24
    Yesterday · 28 min

    October Reading: The Steady Rhythm

    Welcome to a brand new month and a reading for what's ahead! This month's symbol is a spiral, and the focus is: A Steady Rhythm. We have already let go of a lot and are coming out September feeling more clear about what changes in our lives we need to make. For some of us, we're also in a patient waiting period of what's to come; so, we focus on what matters most to us. Get in touch: brittany@earthintuitive.com Explore my offers and take the quiz: Are you highly sensitive? https://earthintuitive.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E23
    September 24 · 30 min

    Fall Equinox Reading & Holistic Health Tips

    Happy Fall! In this episode, we: Dive into a Tarot reading for the season ahead Discuss Ayurvedic holistic health tips to stay nourished and well this season Talk about burnout and how to create more space How to get really honest with yourself about your needs at this time Contact me: brittany@earthintuitive.com Explore my offers and take the quiz, "Are you highly sensitive?" https://earthintuitive.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E22
    September 11 · 34 min

    Setting Boundaries as a Sensitive

    In this episode, we talk ALL about the importance of boundaries and how to set them, especially when it's easier to absorb other people's energies. We dive into: The importance of establishing daily practices and energetic boundaries How to set a boundary with someone The importance of having sensitives speak up and use their power How I overcame my shyness and fear of speaking up to people How to not go too far with boundaries (and how to stay loving and balanced) A short meditation to gather your energy back to yourself Tips and tools for energetic boundaries Visit my website for my offers and take the quiz: Are you highly sensitive? at https://earthintuitive.com/ Email me: brittany@earthintuitive.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E21
    August 31 · 37 min

    September Reading: You Can Handle It

    In this episode, we break down the wild eclipse energies and our transition into the fifth season: the space in between summer and fall. I did a mini reading for our current energies, what's being asked of us, and a breakdown of Virgo season. Reading for post-eclipse energy A breakdown of Virgo season Three holistic ways to calm anxiety, ground, and honor Virgo season What this season is asking of us Check out my brand-new offers and take my quiz: "Are you highly sensitive?" at www.earthintuitive.com Contact Brittany: brittany@earthintuitive.com Instagram: earth__intuitive

  • S1 · E20
    August 20 · 56 min

    The Neurodivergent Woman with Ravelle Laurette

    In this episode, we talk about the anatomy of a neurodivergent person and how our modern culture has done them a disservice. Joined by Ravelle Laurette, master clairvoyant healer, meditation teacher, and somatic embodiment coach, we dive into all things neurodivergence and how to come into coherence with our nervous systems as someone who functions differently. We discuss: What is neurodivergence, and what falls under it? Neurodivergence in women vs. men. What is masking? And why do neurodivergent people do it? The slow approach to healing (rather than big, cathartic experiences) The spiritual perspective on neurodivergence. You can find Ravelle and her work at @Ravellelaurette on Instagram and on her website: https://www.ravellelaurette.com/. Check out Brittany's new website and take advantage of her brand-new offers! www.earthintuitive.com

  • S1 · E19
    August 11 · 31 min

    Coming Home to Your Sensitivity

    In this episode, I talk about my personal origin story of accepting myself as a sensitive. I cover: How I went from a budding NYC journalist to a yoga teacher and healer How to embrace your sensitivity in a harsh world How to stop fighting your sensitivity (especially when it comes to body issues or fitting in) Travel tips to stay grounded My three-step process to own your sensitivity How to get out of the struggle of being highly sensitive The gifts of being sensitive Contact Brittany: Instagram: Email: brittany@earthintuitive.com www.earthintuitive.com Grounding resources: Spirit Sessions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DsLvUHDUZTC2cyHaGSdg4?si=a226f4c19b0842f0 Free Skool community (free Nourish Your Nervous system course inside): https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about

  • S1 · E18
    July 22 · 50 min

    The Power of Processing with Lisa van Zuylen

    When you're starting on a spiritual path, it's common for heavy emotions to surface. In this episode, Lisa van Zuylen, soul designer, helps break down the power of processing our emotions so we come out clearer, stronger, and more spiritually gifted. We discuss: The mechanics of how to process an emotion What emotional processing can do for your life How crying can help release physical toxins from your body Cultivating a divine/spiritual connection for an easier path to healing Calling in our ancestors for support Setting healthy boundaries in friendships and relationships LINKS: Schedule a complimentary call with Lisa: https://www.souldesignlisa.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnynIOjmakQZCsVD3lUujBhd1YF6MZKWhlu9eYFWDL86incC76SaFQFWOYPvM_aem_D8R3xFqohWjXqXh2RMu-eQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souldesignlisa/ Insight Timer meditations: https://insighttimer.com/lovinglifewithlisa

  • S1 · E17
    July 9 · 46 min

    Grounded Mediumship with Kristina Cosmic Butterfly

    Mediumship isn't all about ghosts and speaking to the deceased; it's also a way to tap into your gifts and your soul's power. In this episode, Kristina and I discuss: Using the body as your ultimate spiritual path Debunking myths around mediumship Grounding after doing energetic work The path of spiritual awakening (and how to stay real) LINKS: Get Kristina's grounding meditation here: https://kristinacosmicbutterfly.com/meditations/p/the-souls-gift-a-forest-journey-meditation Connect with Kristina: https://kristinacosmicbutterfly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_cosmicbutterfly Connect with Brittany: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/ Schedule a free 1-1 consultation: https://earthintuitive.com/

  • June 25 · 26 min

    The Medicine of Summer: a Holistic Guide

    Summer is officially here! In this quick and informative episode, I dive into the elements of summer, from a holistic and energetic point of view. We discuss: The best herbs to beat the heat this summer (for your mind + body) My two favorite summer herbs to enhance your inner sun Dietary shifts to keep cool and reduce inflammation The Tarot card of the season An invitation for my mini course all about Ayurvedic remedies for the warmer seasons LINKS: Grab the Summer Ayurveda course here: https://earthintuitive.kit.com/embodied-ayurveda Schedule a free 20-min consultation: https://earthintuitive.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E15
    June 19 · 1 hr 2 min

    The Maker of Magical Objects with Delana Luna

    Artists, healers, and sensitives, listen up: your greatest pain and struggles are just on the other side of your greatest gifts. In this episode, I'm joined by Delana Luna, artist and maker of magical objects for practitioners to help enhance their power. In this episode, we talk about: Nordic folkflore and animal sightings to help remind us of our power. Why anchoring our power with clothing and tools helps us activate it. Why chronic illness is an activator of your gifts. How fulfilling your personal tasks first helps you help the world next. Sharpening your intuition and creating boundaries as a highly sensitive person. Why anchoring through clothing and tools helps activate your power. LINKS: Delana's shop: https://faeholm.com/store/the-museum-of-magical-objects/ Website: https://themuseumofmagicalobjects.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themuseumofmagicalobjects/ Schedule a free health counseling consultation with Brittany: https://earthintuitive.com/

  • S1 · E14
    June 11 · 58 min

    Unpacking the Doshas & Classic Ayurveda with Erika van Gemeren

    If you know a little bit about Ayurveda, you've probably heard of the doshas. This Sanskrit term translates to 'imbalance' but it also means constitution and archetype: in our body, mind, and throughout the seasons and times of each day, the year, and our lives! In this episode we unpack: What is Vata dosha? And how do you balance it? What are the gifts of Vata and why is it important to understand this dosha that wildly goes out of balance? What is Pitta dosha? How do you stay calm and cool during the summer (Pitta) season? What is Kapha dosha? How do you harness its grounding gifts while staying energetic? A Yoga Nidra gift to help nourish your nervous system and give you rest when life feels overwhelming. (see below to claim) LINKS: Check out Erika's work: https://www.erikavangemeren.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikavangemeren/ Ayurveda oil line: https://embodyharmonics.com/product-category/ayurveda/ TO GET YOGA NIDRA GIFT: DM Brittany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/ or email brittany@earthintuitive.com Schedule free 20-minute consultation: https://www.earthintuitive.com

  • S1 · E13
    June 5 · 42 min

    Tips for Traveling Well as a Highly Sensitive Person

    Traveling is one of the most expansive and adventurous things we can do in life, but it also comes with curveballs and challenges. The question remains: how do you travel comfortably as a highly sensitive person? In this episode, we discuss: What to bring and what to ask for when traveling as a sensitive. How to embrace the experience of the unknown. How travel can help you heal. How to travel with others sustainably. What is slow travel and how do you set boundaries with others? My favorite ways to enhance my traveling experience. How I come back different every time I travel. We're also joined by Maria Petrenko, tour designer in Santorini, Greece about her experience as a sensitive and how she guides tours in a slower, more nourishing way. LINKS: Book with Maria: https://santorinibymaria.com "Hotels for the Highly Sensitive" by Spirit Sessions podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79JP0aEl5qJRArk79ylEdC?si=f2aa9095c9104174 "Are Your Routines Holding You Back?" by Earth Intuitive podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gpcFnoAHLjldzH6E26quC?si=8a0c055d3bf94797 Book a 20-minute consultation with Brittany: https://earthintuitive.com

  • S1 · E12
    May 21 · 25 min

    10 Shifts Every HSP Needs to Make

    As an HSP, or Highly Sensitive Person, the little things matter. From selecting lighting choices in your home, to establishing daily routines, to carving out more gentle space for yourself, these 10 recommendations will make your life softer, slower, and far more nourishing to ease an overstimulated system — no matter what season of life you're in. I hope you enjoy! -Brittany P.S. To discuss your personal sensitivity and health goals one-on-one, I offer women a program called NOURISHED: a 6-month Ayurveda health counseling and education journey. I also offer one-on-one sessions a la carte for those who want less of a commitment right now. Visit www.earthintuitive.com to learn more and schedule a free consultation to see what path is right for you. Connect with me on social: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E11
    May 15 · 49 min

    Navigating Motherhood as a Highly Sensitive Woman (with Martina Pezzino)

    Motherhood is one of the most sacred, challenging, and beautiful paths to walk in this life. I'm joined by Martina Pezzino, Certified Nutrition Consultant and Holistic Health Coach who specializes in working with mothers to bring women back to life in their bodies so they can thrive in any season of life. In this episode, we discuss: The journey of motherhood as a highly sensitive woman. Motherhood as a portal into finding your purpose. Losing yourself in motherhood (and how to find yourself again). How to remove time as a requirement to get something done. The importance of hydration (and a simple morning recipe). A simple, nourishing morning routine for busy moms. The missing piece in wellness Martina saw while working at a birthing center. Going through the initiation of learning how to receive help. How motherhood shines a light on the cracks we’ve ignored in our healing journey. What Martina says to those who are doubting motherhood even if they feel the deep call and how to use fear as the initiation. LINKS: Connect with Marina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luiawellness/ Her website: https://luiawellness.com/ Join her Thrive Mama membership: https://thrive-mama.mn.co/plans/1977791?bundle_token=2f0cc60f369a6ccd4924e86a456b2da8&utm_source=manual&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnT8i-9TUmws4AYmdEVwEnI7DJaXrxK6XpRPqusPtQbd5Mj4VTQHDtCNajU9Q_aem_Hzk2lrTHBfe2KRMgUr4RBg Listen to her podcast, Thrive Mama Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1qfW6OITqyc1Wb8iRrgV4t?si=f40a1b38660c4340 Connect with Brittany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/ Schedule a free 1-1 holistic health consultation: https://earthintuitive.com/ Enjoyed this podcast? Share the love by giving it a rating, posting a comment, or sharing this episode with a friend to help us grow! ❤️

  • S1 · E9
    April 29 · 18 min

    How to Create Space for What We Truly Want

    We are in spring, the season of transition. It's also a time to "spring clean" -- to create space for what we truly want to bring into our lives. In this episode, we discuss: Assessing the garden of our lives and how to know when to let things go. How physically cleaning our space can manifest new opportunities. A couple of personal examples of new opportunities coming into my life when I cleaned or let another opportunity go. How this season can bring up attachments and how to clear those. The importance of patience and waiting to be ready to receive what we're calling in. LINKS: Free community: https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about 1-1 work: https://earthintuitive.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E8
    April 23 · 36 min

    The One Thing I Do Every Morning That's Changed My Life

    It's seems so simple, but it can completely change your life: having a consistent morning routine. Whether it's cultivating gratitude, becoming more calm and mindful, or contributing toward bigger goals in your life, showing up every single day for yourself can change your perspective, and it can also greatly transform your health and the trajectory of your life. In this profound episode, I cover: My #1 non-negotiable daily morning practice that changes my mood, outlook, and entire day, everyday. Other morning routines to cultivate more creativity, calm, and energy in the morning. Why busy or creative people need a morning routine more than anyone else. The concept of dinacharya: a cornerstone in Ayurvedic health. How surrendering to something bigger than ourselves helps us remember why we're here and how we can get toward our bigger picture. How taking a bird's eye view everyday is crucial to re-shape your perspective. I thoroughly enjoy this topic and can't wait to dive in with you! LINKS: Schedule a free call to chat about my 1-1 program, Nourished ($200 off this month only): https://earthintuitive.com/ Email: brittany@earthintuitive.com Join my free Skool community: https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about

  • S1 · E7
    April 14 · 32 min

    Why I Stopped Eating Dinner

    ...and how it's dramatically transformed my health. In this episode, I talk about how fasting later in the day might just be the thing to improve your digestion and sleep. In this episode, we dive into: An Ayurvedic take on eating and fasting. How my digestion, sleep, and weight has drastically improved since I stopped eating later in the evening. Why eating bigger meals too early or too late in the day is bad for your health. How to listen to your body's signals and what to do about it. How to make shifts in your meals EVEN when you have a family or busy life. Schedule a free consultation to work 1-1: https://earthintuitive.com/ Join my free Skool community with a library of courses and scheduled calls: https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth__intuitive/

  • S1 · E6
    April 6 · 26 min

    Are Your Routines Holding You Back?

    In Ayurveda and holistic medicine, routines are at the cornerstone of good health and nervous system regulation. But when is overly relying on our routines actually holding us back? In this episode, we discuss: The comfort and positives of having a daily routine as a sensitive. An unexpected twist in my recent Japan trip. How travel and getting out of my routine helped reset my sleep pattern. Why now is the season to challenge your routines and do something new. Why doing new, unexpected things can help us grow, heal, and change the most. LINKS: Apply to work 1-1: https://earthintuitive.com/ Join my free Skool community of sensitives with free courses and live calls: https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about

  • S1 · E5
    March 17 · 25 min

    Welcome Spring! Ushering in New Energy + Kapha Season

    In this episode, we celebrate the long-awaited season of Spring! In this episode, discover: My go-to herb for Spring and allergies The energy of where we're at right now (and celebrating Nature's new year) The shift into Kapha season in Ayurveda and how to stay balanced The best dietary and exercise routines to start this season Join my free Skool community of sensitive women and access my free courses and calls: https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about Schedule a free consultation to work together 1-1: https://earthintuitive.com/

  • S1 · E4
    March 10 · 36 min

    The Highly Sensitive Person (and an Energetic Practice)

    You know one or you are one: the highly sensitive person. In this episode, we dive in to what exactly IS a highly sensitive person and how to classify as one. Understand: The traits of a highly sensitive person. What HSPs usually struggle with. The gifts of being a sensitive. A deeply nourishing energetic practice to ground and draw your energy back in to yourself. Tips for clearing unwanted energies and keeping your peace in a very loud, distracted world. LINKS: Join my community for highly sensitive women (with free courses and live calls inside): https://www.skool.com/earth-intuitive-2408/about Explore my 1-1 program to dive deep with a free consultation: https://earthintuitive.com/

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