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How Trauma-Informed Yoga Can Help Highly Sensitive People

How Trauma-Informed Yoga Can Help Highly Sensitive People

by Melissa Noel Renzi | Aug 24, 2017 | Anxiety, Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma, Yoga

The following article was originally published on Introvert, Dear under the title “7 Reasons Trauma-Informed Yoga Is Perfect for Introverts and HSPs”. I almost walked out of a yoga class last winter. As an introvert and a highly sensitive person (HSP), I’m...
8 Special Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People

8 Special Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People

by Melissa Noel Renzi | Aug 7, 2017 | Anxiety, Highly Sensitive Person, Personal Growth, Self Care

Have you been told you’re too sensitive? Unfortunately, it’s rather common in our society for highly sensitive people to be teased or criticized, even by loved ones. Our friends and family typically mean no harm. At times they may think they’re “just having fun”...
When Panic Attacks Strike: Simple Steps to Finding Relief

When Panic Attacks Strike: Simple Steps to Finding Relief

by Melissa Noel Renzi | Jul 13, 2017 | Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Personal Growth, Trauma

Trigger warning: While this post limits details, it might be triggering to those who have suffered traumatic loss, a panic disorder, etc. Have you ever felt like pain from the past was behind you only to have it smack you in the face many years later? Well, that's...
Cozy Up and Nourish With African Groundnut Stew

Cozy Up and Nourish With African Groundnut Stew

by Melissa Noel Renzi | Oct 10, 2015 | Anxiety, Food Recipes, Highly Sensitive Person, Soup

Looking for a new comfort recipe to nourish this season? I invite you to try this African Groundnut Stew inspired by West African flavors and recipe variations. It’s a simple, hearty dish that your whole family will love it…provided there are no peanut...
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