Resources for the High-Achieving, Sensitive, and Anxious Woman

You’ve done so much on your own—and now you're looking for support that truly speaks to your depth, ambition, and emotional intensity. Below is a collection of carefully chosen tools, readings, and recommendations to help you regulate, reconnect, and rise.

 

Self-Regulation & Mindfulness

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Apps & Tools:

• Insight Timer – Free meditations tailored for anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.

• Breathwrk – Science-backed breathing exercises for focus, calm, or sleep.

• Oak – Gentle mindfulness and breathing support for sensitive nervous systems.

 

Guided Practices:

• “RAIN Meditation” by Tara Brach – A powerful mindfulness practice for emotional overwhelm.

• Somatic Tracking – Learn to tune into your body’s signals without panic or judgment.

 

Books That Speak Your Language

 

For Sensitive Nervous Systems:

• The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron

• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

• Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World by Jenn Granneman & Andre Sólo

 

For High Achievers:

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski

• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

• Playing Big by Tara Mohr

 

For Anxiety and Inner Critic Work:

• Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff

• Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine Pittman & Elizabeth Karle

• Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

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Podcasts That Nurture & Empower

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• The Highly Sensitive Person Podcast – Short, relatable episodes by Kelly O’Laughlin

• UnF*ck Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil – Cognitive tools for perfectionists & high-achievers

• Therapy Chat – Conversations with therapists about trauma, HSPs, and self-care

• The Self-Compassion Podcast – Mindful episodes rooted in kindness and awareness

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Therapist-Recommended Videos

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• “How to Calm Your Nervous System” – Irene Lyon on nervous system regulation

• “Why Highly Sensitive People Struggle in the Workplace” – Julie Bjelland

• “What Is Self-Compassion?” – Kristin Neff’s TEDx talk

• "Overcoming Toxic Shame and Healing from Anxiety" – Peter A. Levine, PhD

 

Crisis & Extra Support (Because Self-Help Isn’t Always Enough)

 

If you’re in crisis or need more immediate support:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA) – Call or text 988

• Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741

• Therapist Directory: Psychology Today – To find local or virtual help

 

Ready for Personalized Therapy?

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These tools are a powerful supplement—but healing accelerates with one-on-one support. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and aligned, I’m here to help.​