#152 | When Forgiving Feels Impossible: Overcoming Resistance to Inner Work for HSPs

Have you ever felt resistance to letting go of a stressful thought, even when you know it no longer serves you? In this episode, you’ll discover: Why pushing through resistance can be counterproductive in inner work. How to approach resistance with kindness and curiosity to open new insights. How one participant shifted from resistance to openness through gentle questioning. Discover how understanding your resistance can become a powerful part of your growth journey. Todd P.S. Help me create the content you want by taking my survey about the kinds of stresses you face as an HSP: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

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As a highly sensitive person, are you looking for a more effective way to cope with stress and negative emotions? This show helps highly sensitive people avoid overwhelm, eliminate stress, and find true inner freedom. Listen to discover: • Specific stress management strategies to avoid overwhelm as an HSP • Inspiration and insights by listening to real clients doing their inner work • Personal transformation opportunities through weekly guided meditations Your HSP host, Todd Smith, has been a facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, a way to question and reduce stressful thoughts, since 2007. Through this unique method of stress management, he has helped thousands of clients find inner peace and freedom in their lives. Every Monday, Todd will guide you in a personal experience of inner work. On Wednesdays, you’ll listen to client work sessions and participant questions. And every Friday, you’ll learn strategies you can use to maintain balance in your life as an HSP. If you’re ready to transform your inner experience, start by listening to Episode 123, “Three Types of Stress Affecting Highly Sensitive People and How to Manage Them.”