09: Finding Balance as a Sensitive Empath

Sensitive Stories

Do you feel others emotions as deeply as your own? In this episode, I talk with Mishka Clavijo Kimball, LMFT about how to care for yourself as an empath and:
• Growing up sensitive as the eldest in a latino family and how family roles impact your experience as an HSP
• Learning to provide support in a balanced way and not automatically jumping in to rescue others
• How to care for yourself more and not love others too much at your own expense
• Differences, myths, and strengths of HSPs and empaths
• Self-care practices that allow you to reconnect to yourself and soothe overwhelm
• Practices for setting physical and energetic boundaries, restoring energy through connection with nature and water, ancestral healing, salsa dancing, mindfulness, yoga, and journaling
Mishka is a Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Transformational Coach with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. She specializes in helping Empaths and HSPs live a life of balance and peace. Mishka is the author of The Empath’s Self-Care Journal and has worked with hundreds of clients helping them heal and transform their lives. Mishka has a private practice based in Los Angeles, where she offers virtual therapy services for clients on a 1:1 basis.
Keep in touch with Mishka:
• Website: https://www.sensibilidadcounseling.com
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensibilidadcounseling
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensibilidadcounseling
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishka-clavijo-kimball-m-s-lmft-45601649
Resources Mentioned:
• Finding Peace and Balance: A 6-week course for Empaths who want to heal from emotional overwhelm and learn to protect their energy. https://www.sensibilidadcounseling.com/online-course-for-sensitives
• The Empath’s Self-Care Journal: https://www.sensibilidadcounseling.com/empathselfcareshop/p/style-01-ej5na-7klle
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9780143127741
• Highly Sensitive Therapist List: https://hsperson

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
https://www.sensitivestories.com
You can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths

If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs!
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.
Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Bab

1. Sensitive People (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Empathy and Sensory Sensitivity (00:11:35)

3. Self-Care Practices and Boundaries (00:20:15)

4. Embracing Sensitivity as a Superpower (00:30:39)

5. Dispelling Myths About Empaths and Sensitivity (00:37:08)

6. Embracing Empathy (00:46:32)