06. The Highly Sensitive Person's Struggle for Authenticity

03/04/25 • 26 min

Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer dives into the unique challenges faced by Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) on the path to living authentically.

If you identify as someone who feels everything deeply, or if you've ever wondered why certain environments and situations drain you more than others, this episode is for you. Jennifer explores how being highly sensitive impacts the journey of alignment and authenticity, and how HSPs can navigate this path with grace and self-compassion.

In this episode, Jennifer covers:

✅ What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person

✅ Unique challenges HSPs face in living authentically

✅ How HSPs can harness their sensitivity as a superpower in their authentic expression

✅ How the Wayfinder Practices of Radical Acceptance, Boundaries, Welcoming All Feelings, and Mindfulness work together to support HSP Authenticity

✅ Practical tools and reflections to help HSPs align with their true selves in a world that feels overwhelming at times

Resources:

Lifescape Visionary Coaching (Jennifer’s business)
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram/Threads: @lifescapevisionary
Email: [email protected]
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron (The OG on HSP's!)
Susan Cain
Brené Brown

Action Steps for You:

Mini-Challenge: This week, take a moment each day to check in with yourself. Ask: "What am I feeling right now?" "Is this my own emotion or someone else’s?" "How can I honor my sensitivity in this moment?"
Reflection Prompt: Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed or disconnected from your true self. How did your sensitivity play a role, and how might you approach that situation differently with greater awareness?

Join the Journey:

If you're ready to embrace your sensitivity and start showing up authentically, hit subscribe and stay tuned for more insights into authenticity, self-compassion, and aligning with your true self in upcoming episodes!

Thank you for listening, and remember: You are one of a kind, and you deserve to live a life tailor-made for YOU. 💜💚

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Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.

Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer dives into the unique challenges faced by Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) on the path to living authentically.

In this episode, Jennifer covers:

✅ What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person

✅ Unique challenges HSPs face in living authentically

✅ How HSPs can harness their sensitivity as a superpower in their authentic expression

✅ How the Wayfinder Practices of Radical Acceptance, Boundaries, Welcoming All Feelings, and Mindfulness work together to support HSP Authenticity

✅ Practical tools and reflections to help HSPs align with their true selves in a world that feels overwhelming at times

Resources:

Lifescape Visionary Coaching (Jennifer’s business)
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram/Threads: @lifescapevisionary
Email: [email protected]
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron (The OG on HSP's!)
Susan Cain
Brené Brown

Action Steps for You:

Mini-Challenge: This week, take a moment each day to check in with yourself. Ask: "What am I feeling right now?" "Is this my own emotion or someone else’s?" "How can I honor my sensitivity in this moment?"
Reflection Prompt: Think about a time when you felt overwhelmed or disconnected from your true self. How did your sensitivity play a role, and how might you approach that situation differently with greater awareness?

Join the Journey:

Thank you for listening, and remember: You are one of a kind, and you deserve to live a life tailor-made for YOU. 💜💚

Send us a text

Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.

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05. Mindfulness Isn't What You Think – And That's The Point!

Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, Jennifer dives into the practice that is essential for living authentically – Mindfulness.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or like life is passing you by while you're worrying about the past or future, this episode is for you. Jennifer explores how mindfulness isn’t just about meditation or relaxation, but rather a powerful tool for showing up authentically moment by moment.

In this episode, Jennifer covers:

✅ What mindfulness really is

✅ The three key components of mindfulness: Awareness, Non-Judgment, and Presence

✅ How mindfulness helps reduce stress, anxiety, and autopilot living

✅ Why mindfulness is the foundation for all the other Wayfinder Practices

✅ A simple mindfulness check-in you can practice anytime, anywhere

Resources:

Lifescape Visionary Coaching (Jennifer’s business)
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram/Threads: @lifescapevisionary
Email: [email protected]
Tara Brach
Jon Kabat-Zinn

Action Steps for You:

Mini-Challenge: Try a mindfulness check-in this week! Take a deep breath and ask yourself: What is happening in this exact moment? What do I feel, physically and emotionally? What am I resisting or judging right now?
Reflection Prompt: Think about a time when you were lost in your thoughts or distracted by the past or future. How could mindfulness have helped you be more present in that moment?

Join the Journey:

If you’re ready to start living with more clarity and presence, hit subscribe and stay tuned for more insights into mindfulness, self-compassion, authenticity, and the Wayfinder Practices in upcoming episodes!

Thank you for listening, and remember, you are one-of-a-kind and you deserve to live a that is life tailor-made for YOU. 💜💚

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Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.

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07. Authenticity Fatigue: Why Being Real Can Feel Exhausting (and What to Do About It)

Welcome back to 3D Authenticity! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a challenge that many of us face on the path to living authentically – Authenticity Fatigue.

We’re told that being real, showing up as our true selves, and embracing authenticity will lead to a more fulfilling life. But what happens when that pursuit starts to feel exhausting? If you’ve ever felt drained by the pressure to be ‘real’ all the time or struggled with the emotional labor of authenticity, this episode is for you. Jennifer breaks down why this happens and, more importantly, how to navigate authenticity without burnout.

In this episode, Jennifer covers:

✅ What Authenticity Fatigue is and why it happens
✅ The emotional toll of constantly striving to be real
✅ How cultural narratives push us to be ‘on’ all the time
✅ Why self-compassion and boundaries are crucial in maintaining authenticity
✅ Practical strategies to sustain authenticity without depleting yourself

Resources:

3D Authenticity (Jennifer’s small group coaching program)
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram/Threads: @lifescapevisionary
Email: [email protected]

Join the mailing list! (Sign up and receive Jennifer’s free Stay True To You Reflection Journal – your perfect companion for this journey!)

Action Steps for You:

Mini-Challenge: Identify one area in your life where you feel the pressure to be ‘authentic’ in a way that drains you. This week, give yourself permission to step back and practice authenticity in a way that feels sustainable.

Reflection Prompt: Think about a time when you felt exhausted from trying to ‘be real.’ What expectations were you placing on yourself? What would it look like to be authentic while also honoring your energy?

Join the Journey:

If you’re ready to embrace authenticity in a way that truly serves you, hit subscribe and stay tuned for more deep dives into self-worth, values, and authenticity —especially for highly sensitive people —in upcoming episodes!

Thank you for listening, and remember: You are one of a kind, and you deserve to live a life that honors YOU. 💜💚

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Know who you are. Love who you are. Live who you are.