Want to Know The Hidden Costs of Retaliation on Mental Health?

How can choosing not to retaliate impact mental health? Understanding the value of self-respect and a personal moral compass can be transformative, especially for HSPs. This episode explores how retaliation drains energy and adds to suffering, while choosing positive actions supports inner peace and resilience. Mental health improves as we commit to the next right thing, fostering self-respect and empowering healing from trauma. Learn why building a moral compass can be a powerful foundation for lasting emotional growth and peace, especially for those navigating a sensitive world.</p>If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format <a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</a></p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><strong>Download the free Morning Routine PDF</strong> to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine</p><strong>Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: </strong>https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>30 Days to Peace Course:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Narcissistic Abuse Workshop:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Email Newsletter:</strong> for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter</p><strong>Check out our Guided Meditations</strong> narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations</p><br /></p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p><strong>Youtube:</strong> https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>IG:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</p><strong>FB: </strong>https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>TIKTOK:</strong> https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass</p><strong>Pinterest:</strong> https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass</p><br /></p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: </strong></p>https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:40:23

How Practicing Buddhist Non-Attachment Can Boost Mental Health in Political Times

Is political stress disrupting your mental health and inner peace? Practicing detachment with a Buddhist approach can empower HSPs to navigate emotional turbulence with resilience, mental clarity, and compassion. This powerful philosophy of non-attachment encourages individuals to let go of ego-driven expectations, which often lead to disappointment, frustration, and conflict. By embracing detachment, HSPs can sidestep the emotional weight of political attachments and instead cultivate a compassionate and peaceful mindset that respects diverse perspectives. Non-attachment serves as a grounding strategy, supporting HSPs in their mental health journey by helping them prioritize peace, maintain inner stability, and approach both themselves and others with compassion in the face of external stressors.</p>If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format <a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</a></p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><strong>Download the free Morning Routine PDF</strong> to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine</p><strong>Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: </strong>https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>30 Days to Peace Course:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Narcissistic Abuse Workshop:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Email Newsletter:</strong> for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter</p><strong>Check out our Guided Meditations</strong> narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations</p><br /></p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p><strong>Youtube:</strong> https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>IG:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</p><strong>FB: </strong>https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>TIKTOK:</strong> https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass</p><strong>Pinterest:</strong> https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass</p><br /></p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: </strong></p>https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:32:07

How Emotional Expression Helps HSPs Recover from Trauma and Build Inner Strength

Reframing emotional strength as embracing vulnerability and allowing oneself to feel and express emotions authentically is key to personal healing, especially for highly sensitive individuals. Do you often suppress your emotions, thinking it shows strength? For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), embracing vulnerability and allowing emotional expression is essential for healing. Suppressing emotions can lead to mental health challenges, like PTSD and trauma symptoms. In this insightful discussion, we explore how reframing emotional strength as openness to feeling can help HSPs recover from trauma and build lasting mental health. Psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer offers wisdom on breaking free from societal pressure to hide emotions, showing how embracing your sensitivity is key to growth.</p>If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, community, and different opportunities to work with Nikki in group format <a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</a></p><br /></p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><strong>Download the free Morning Routine PDF</strong> to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine</p><strong>Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: </strong>https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>30 Days to Peace Course:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Work with Me 1:1: </strong>https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching</p><strong>Join our newsletter</strong> for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter</p><strong>Check out our Guided Meditations</strong> narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations</p><br /></p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p><strong>Youtube:</strong> https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>IG:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</p><strong>FB: </strong>https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>TIKTOK:</strong> https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass</p><strong>Pinterest:</strong> https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass</p><br /></p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: </strong></p>https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:40:09

Understanding Why Therapists Aren't Perfect: Essential for Mental Health and HSPs

Is it possible your expectations of your therapist are holding back your mental health? It’s common for clients, especially those recovering from trauma or with low self-esteem, to expect therapists to be perfect. However, placing them on a pedestal only reinforces unhealthy beliefs and prevents true healing. In this episode, I explain why recognizing therapists as human beings—with flaws and struggles—helps Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) build trust, set boundaries, and foster real emotional growth. Discover how honesty and vulnerability create stronger therapeutic relationships that lead to long-lasting mental health benefits.</p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><strong>Download the free Morning Routine PDF</strong> to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine</p><strong>Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: </strong>https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>30 Days to Peace Course:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Work with Me 1:1: </strong>https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching</p><strong>Join our newsletter</strong> for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter</p><strong>Check out our Guided Meditations</strong> narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations</p><br /></p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p><strong>Youtube:</strong> https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>IG:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</p><strong>FB: </strong>https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>TIKTOK:</strong> https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass</p><strong>Pinterest:</strong> https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass</p><br /></p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: </strong></p>https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:36:37

9 Common Irrational Beliefs about Therapists and Trauma Therapy: A Mental Health Guide for HSPs

Are you expecting your therapist to "fix" you? The truth is, therapy isn't about fixing but about helping you create the optimal conditions for self-healing and growth. In this episode, we explore how mental health therapy works by addressing irrational beliefs about trauma recovery and the therapist’s role in supporting healing for Highly Sensitive People. Whether you're an HSP or navigating the aftermath of trauma, or PTSD, this episode provides critical insights into the therapeutic process. Join me as I break down how therapists guide you to heal yourself, helping you build a stronger, healthier mindset.</p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><strong>Download the free Morning Routine PDF</strong> to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine</p><strong>Join the Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: </strong>https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>30 Days to Peace Course:</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop</strong> https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><strong>Work with Me 1:1: </strong>https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching</p><strong>Join our newsletter</strong> for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter</p><strong>Check out our Guided Meditations</strong> narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations</p><br /></p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p><strong>Youtube:</strong> https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>IG:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</p><strong>FB: </strong>https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</p><strong>TIKTOK:</strong> https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass</p><strong>Pinterest:</strong> https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass</p><br /></p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: </strong></p>https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:32:02

How Coping Strategies Help Us Move from Grief to Acceptance and Improve HSPs Mental Health

Are you numbing out to avoid the pain of grief? Highly sensitive people often struggle to balance intense emotions, leading them to use numbing behaviors that delay healing. In this episode, we explore why facing grief with actionable coping strategies is the key to emotional recovery and mental health. Learn how to allow feelings of pain to flow while building acceptance and inner peace. Join psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer as she shares how to navigate the ups and downs of grief as a highly sensitive person.</p><br /></p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peace%20">30 Days to Peace Course</a> CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine">The free Morning Routine PDF: Learn our techniques to help conquer your day!</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/coaching">Work 1:1 with Nikki</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></p>‌</p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass">https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</a></p>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</a></p><br /></p><strong>Support our Sponsors</strong></p><a href="https://www.airdoctorpro.com/">Air Doctor</a> USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers</p><a href="https://factormeals.com/emotional50">Factor </a>Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order</p><a href="https://www.babbel.com/emotional%20">Babbel.com/emotional </a>Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription</p>‌</p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors:</strong></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors">https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:33:31

Avoid These Grief Pitfalls That Highly Sensitive People Must Know

What makes grief different for highly sensitive people? Explore the role of emotional education in understanding and managing grief tailored to the needs of HSPs. This discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging the heightened emotional states of highly sensitive people and offers practical tips for coping with the intense feelings of loss. Nikki Eisenhauer guides us through this complex emotional landscape with compassion and understanding.</p><a href="https://www.airdoctorpro.com/">Air Doctor</a> USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers</p><a href="https://factormeals.com/emotional50">Factor </a>Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order</p><a href="https://www.babbel.com/emotional%20">Babbel.com/emotional </a>Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription</p>‌</p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peace%20">30 Days to Peace Course</a> CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine">The free Morning Routine PDF: Learn our techniques to help conquer your day!</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/coaching">Work 1:1 with Nikki</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></p>‌</p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass">https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</a></p>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>‌</p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors:</strong></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors">https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:37:20

Is Your Past Holding You Back? Learn to Let Go and Soothe Your Nervous System

Have you ever struggled to let go of emotional burdens? Highly sensitive people often carry the weight of the past, making it harder to heal. This episode offers powerful strategies for letting go, using radical acceptance and self-compassion to calm the nervous system. Visualization exercises are introduced as practical tools for releasing emotional tension and lightening your mental load. Learn from psychotherapist Nikki Eisenhauer as she helps HSPs turn their challenges into opportunities for personal growth and emotional freedom.</p><br /></p><a href="https://www.airdoctorpro.com/">Air Doctor</a> USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers</p><a href="https://factormeals.com/emotional50">Factor </a>Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order</p><a href="https://www.babbel.com/emotional%20">Babbel.com/emotional </a>Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription</p>‌</p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peace%20">30 Days to Peace Course</a> CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine">The free Morning Routine PDF: Learn our techniques to help conquer your day!</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/coaching">Work 1:1 with Nikki</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></p>‌</p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass">https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</a></p>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>‌</p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors:</strong></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors">https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:28:36

Discover Why Gurus and the Law of Attraction play a Crucial Role in Your Personal Growth!

What makes a guru influential in our journey toward better mental health? This discussion explores how both people and experiences, including teachings from Abraham Hicks, serve as gurus to teach us critical lessons about joy, discernment, and the Law of Attraction. Designed for highly sensitive persons, this episode provides strategies to navigate the challenges of past teachings and improve mental health. Gain invaluable insights from Nikki Eisenhauer on how to use these teachings for personal and emotional development.</p><br /></p><a href="https://www.airdoctorpro.com/">Air Doctor</a> USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers</p><a href="https://factormeals.com/emotional50">Factor </a>Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order</p><a href="https://www.babbel.com/emotional%20">Babbel.com/emotional </a>Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription</p>‌</p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peace%20">30 Days to Peace Course</a> CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine">The free Morning Routine PDF: Learn our techniques to help conquer your day!</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/coaching">Work 1:1 with Nikki</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></p>‌</p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass">https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</a></p>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>‌</p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors:</strong></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors">https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:27:20

The #1 Obstacle Preventing You From Setting Healthy Boundaries

Are you struggling to set boundaries because you're afraid of being seen as mean? Boundaries are essential for maintaining mental health and personal peace, especially for highly sensitive people. Fear of being harsh often prevents HSPs from setting the limits they need, leading to exhaustion and resentment. By learning to overcome this fear, we can foster healthier relationships and manage stress more effectively. Nikki Eisenhauer shares key insights into why boundaries are crucial for self-care and how to embrace them with confidence.</p><br /></p><a href="https://www.airdoctorpro.com/">Air Doctor</a> USE CODE: BADASS to get up to $300 off Select Air Purifiers</p><a href="https://factormeals.com/emotional50">Factor </a>Use Code EMOTIONAL50 for 15% off your entire order</p><a href="https://www.babbel.com/emotional%20">Babbel.com/emotional </a>Get 60% off your Babbel Subscription</p>‌</p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/workshops">Narcissist Recovery Workshop</a> CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass">Join our Patreon Community & Get Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/peace%20">30 Days to Peace Course</a> CODE: BADASS for 30% Off</p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine">Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day!</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/coaching">Work 1:1 with Nikki</a></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></p>‌</p><strong>Follow us on Social Media:</strong></p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass">https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass</a></p>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass">https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass</a></p>‌</p><strong>Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors:</strong></p><a href="https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors">https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:34:53