57 | Creating Emotional Safety in Relationships - with Diane McDowell

Sensitive & Self-Assured | Confidence | Set Boundaries | Self-acceptance | Find Your Purpose | Self-esteem · Apr 9, 2026 · 28m

In this episode, I’m joined by someone who has shaped my personal journey, especially during a pivotal time in my life.

Diane McDowell is a therapist of 25+ years turned relationship coach, and she’s also the person who first introduced me to the concept of being a highly sensitive person. That moment gave me language for something I had felt my entire life, but never fully understood.

Together, we explore what it really means to be highly sensitive in relationships, why so many of us believe something is wrong with us, and how to shift from self-rejection to self-trust.

We also dive into…