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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.​

Praus Guidance & Healing

Stress & Anxiety Therapy for Women in Minnesota

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​Praus Guidance & Healing proudly supports women throughout Minnesota with convenient virtual therapy. Whether you’re in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Rochester, Duluth, or smaller communities like Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Chanhassen, or Waconia, help is just a click away. Wherever you are in the state, I’m here to provide compassionate, professional care tailored to your needs.

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Minneapolis, MN 55437

507-668-1200

samantha@prausguidanceandhealing.com​

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