In this episode, I’m joined by Tammy Goen to explore what it really looks like for highly sensitive people to trust their intuition, set energetic boundaries, and create a life that actually feels good.

We talk about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways HSPs override their inner knowing, how burnout can show up even when you love what you do, and why learning to say “this doesn’t work for me” can be one of the most powerful shifts on your journey.

This conversation is a grounded and compassionate reminder that you don’t have to be everything for everyone…and that your sensitivity, when honored, can become your greatest strength.

Tammy shares:

• The connection between burnout and not honoring your sensitivity.
• Why HSPs struggle with being everything for everyone.
• What energetic boundaries look like in real life.
• Learning to trust your intuition and body awareness.
• The difference between what you should do and what truly resonates.
• Letting go of relationships that no longer feel aligned.
• The role of intuition, energy, and inner wisdom in personal growth.
• How to begin reconnecting with yourself in a deeper, more authentic way.

Topics covered:

• Burnout and misalignment in career and business.
• Energetic boundaries and self-protection.
• Intuition and body awareness.
• Letting go of “shoulds” and societal expectations.
• Relationship misalignment and knowing when to let go.
• Emotional depth and learning to feel without numbing.
• Energy, spirituality, and interconnectedness.

About Tammy Goen:

Tammy is an Empowered Sensitivity Coach and Nervous System Alchemist. As a highly sensitive, spiritual female entrepreneur she is poised to help others like her who are choosing to replace overwhelm, being misunderstood and unsupported and feeling the need to change who they are, with feeling calm, being heard and feeling valued just as they are.

With certifications in EFT/Tapping, HeartMath, and Women Centered Coaching, and training in mindfulness based-stress reduction and energy healing modalities, Tammy brings many skills to her work with other sensitive women.

Follow along on Tammy’s journey:

Website: https://coachtammygoen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammygoen/

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About Kimberly:

Kimberly Marshall is an ICF-certified Energy and Intuition coach for highly sensitive people (HSPs) and host of The Happy HSP Podcast. After 20 years in the publishing industry working for companies like Time Inc., Monster.com, and W. W. Norton, she left her corporate career to pursue work that better suited her HSP needs. She now help HSPs reconnect with their intuition, energy, and purpose so they can live gentle, soul-aligned lives. 

Through her work, Kimberly hopes to shed more light on the reality of living with high sensitivity and inspire more HSPs to embrace their empathetic, loving, and gentle natures. 

• Hosted/produced by Kimberly Marshall
• Edited by Fonzie Try Media
• Artwork by Tara Corola