The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast

Feeling deeply. Crying easily. Worrying about others. Needing to be alone. And being bullied and shamed for it all. Life as a sensitive person is often challenging and exhausting for grownups—especially in a world swirling in turmoil. Imagine what it’s like for kids.

Does this resonate with you or your child? If so, I'm thrilled for you to listen in on my conversation with Judith Orloff, MD! If you don't know Judith yet, she is a pioneering psychiatrist and leading voice in the empath movement, and someone I've looked up to for many years. Dr. Orloff just made her debut as a children’s book author with a reassuring story to help kids embrace their empathetic gifts as a strength.

In THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE RABBIT (Sounds True; October 7, 2025; $18.99 US Hardcover), Dr. Judith Orloff speaks directly to children who feel confused and overwhelmed by their feelings. A psychiatrist and trusted expert on thriving as an empath, Dr. Orloff offers comforting insights and teaches kids and their parents simple strategies for coping with big, sometimes scary emotions through the relatable story of a sensitive cottontail named Aurora who loses her home. You can preorder or order "The Highly Sensitive Rabbit" for your child or a caregiver of a sensitive child in your life!

About Dr. Orloff:

Judith Orloff, MD, is a psychiatrist who serves on the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Clinical Faculty and an empath. She is a New York Times bestselling author whose most recent books are The Genius of Empathy (2024) and The Empath’s Survival Guide (2017). Specializing in treating highly sensitive people in her private practice, she also offers Empathy Training Programs to organizations. She has spoken at the American Psychiatric Association, Google, Fortune’s Powerful Women’s Summit, and TEDx. She has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, PBS, and NPR. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, USA Today, Teen Vogue, and Scientific American. To learn more, visit drjudithorloff.com.

Resources from this episode:

“Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course

1-on-1 Coaching with Amy Lajiness, host of The Highly Sensitive Parenthood Podcast

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About Amy Lajiness:

Amy Lajiness is a Coach & Educator who has spent countless hours supporting Highly Sensitive (HSP) parents in reclaiming their peace and confidence. Amy is an HSP herself as well as a mother of two highly energetic young children. In her role as a licensed psychotherapist, Amy holds certifications in Perinatal Mental Health and HSP, and is passionate about providing resources for HSP parents, teaching them how to harness their strengths and manage challenges with grace and confidence, in order to thrive in parenthood.

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**



Our living spaces are more than just physical locations; they are extensions of our inner selves. The environment we create within our homes can significantly influence our moods and overall well-being. For HSP individuals, who are especially attuned to external stimuli, a cluttered or chaotic space can be particularly overwhelming. In my work as a therapist and coach, I work with many Highly Sensitive parents to identify how their home environments impact their well-being, and how to honor their needs for calm, intentional spaces.

With that, I’m so thrilled to share my conversation with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy of Spark Joy and Flow with the Highly Sensitive Parenthood community! Honestly, this has been one of my favorite podcast conversations EVER. We discuss the impact of our home environment on our mood and well-being, and chat about simple solutions for HSP folks and families to manage clutter and create systems that support calm and joy in our homes (yes, even with little ones around)!



Where to find Rebecca & Spark Joy and Flow:

1. Website

2. Instagram

3. Facebook



Resources from this episode:

1. “Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course

2. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package

3. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course

4. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit

5. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog

6. Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel



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**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**



Do you struggle with creating routines and systems that feel sustainable and allow you some moments of relaxation and connection with your family? I've definitely gone through (long!) periods where I've felt so overwhelmed with household tasks and to-do's that I've missed out on rest time for myself, or neglected the relationships I most value.

I invited Laura Hernandez of MamaSystems.net to join me for a conversation about creating systems that nurture both you and your children. We get nitty gritty on topics including chores and meal planning, and Laura give specific tips about how we can begin inviting our children (young or older) to more fully participate in the household.

Where to find Laura & Mama Systems:

1. Self-Care Guide for Highly Sensitive Parenthood - to access Laura's Self-Care Guide - a gift just for the Highly Sensitive Parenthood community!

2. Website

3. Instagram

4. Facebook

5. Advocate Like a Mama



Resources from this episode:

1. “Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course

2. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package

3. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course

4. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit

5. Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog

6. Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel



#highlysensitive #momcoach #parenting #parenthood #resources #empath

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**

Are you the parent of an HSP Teen or Tween? I myself have a 9 year old, so this is right around the corner for me!

While a lot of my blogs and podcasts have focused on being a sensitive parent, or parenting younger HSP kids, I didn't want to forget our older children. I invited Nellie Harden of NellieHarden.com to join me in conversation around how to raise empowered and healthy HSP children (while also caring for ourselves as parents & people)!



Meet Nellie Harden!

Nellie is a wife, mother of 4 teenage daughters and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. She focuses on helping parents love & lead their teen/tween daughters in a way that teaches them to love & lead themselves while building a strong foundation of worth, esteem & confidence all before they leave home!

Her background is in Biology and Psychology, from humpbacks to humans, and she has invested decades of her life into personal, family, faith and leadership development. Most of all, she believes the best way to change the world is through one living room at a time!



Here are a few ways to connect with Nellie:

1. Website

2. 5 Things Your Daughter Needs

3. Daughter Decoder

4. Facebook Community

5. Instagram

6. YouTube

7. 6570 Facebook Page



Resources from this episode:

“Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog

Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel

**Podcast Subscribers can access a special discount of 20% off of any courses or coaching at https://www.highlysensitiveparenthood.com/hspparentresources by using the code PODCAST at checkout.**

Amy Lajiness of Highly Sensitive Parenthood and Liz St. Jean of The Mint Ambition chat about how HSP & sensitive parents can thrive and leverage their sensitivity in the corporate world!

Meet Liz St. Jean!

Liz is a career advancement coach for quietly ambitious professionals.

Her vision is that everyone should feel excited, motivated and proud of the work they do. Everyone deserves to have a meaningful career making an impact on the world around them.

She also believes we need greater diversity in the rooms where decisions are being made.

We need your voice and your ideas. We need your presence.

She's all about helping you feel energized, motivated and confident showing up with a powerful presence, no matter what chaos swirls around you.

Here are a few ways to learn with Liz:

1) Listen to the RISE In Your 9 to 5 podcast where strategy meets intuition to build leadership skills & advance your career. Listen here.

2) Take the free Quietly Ambitious Career Quiz to get personalized advice for the career growth season you're in. Take the quiz here.

3) Check out Liz's programs on career advancement & leadership development. Learn more here.

Resources from this episode:

“Supporting your Highly Sensitive Child” Course

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Nourish Coaching Package

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Course

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Toolkit

Highly Sensitive Parenthood Blog

Highly Sensitive Parenthood YouTube Channel