The Gentle Exhale: Self-Care for Sensitive Givers
Carrie ScharfHi, I'm Carrie, Author, skincare maker, HSP, and special needs mom. The gentle exhale is a soft place to land for highly sensitive women and special needs moms who are carrying a lot. This podcast offers faith-centered self-care, nervous-system–gentle practices, and quiet encouragement for women who don’t need more to-do lists—they need room to breathe. Each episode is an invitation to pause, exha... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | a year ago |
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This episode is for anyone who has been holding a lot for a long time — especially highly sensitive people, caregivers, and those whose lives are shaped around caring for others. We talk about what support actually feels like when you’re tired — and ... more
February’s word is breathe. This gentle audio reflection is an invitation to soften into the month — especially if you’re tired, overwhelmed, or carrying more than most people see. This is not a breathing exercise to get “right.” It’s a reminder that... more
This is the first episode in a gentle podcast series called Building a Life That Supports You. This series is for highly sensitive people, caregivers, and anyone whose life has been built around holding everything together — and who quietly wonders i... more
This episode is for sensitive souls and caregivers who feel like their lives have quietly narrowed around responsibility. If you’re an HSP or a special needs mom, you may have been told—directly or indirectly—that caretaking should be your whole stor... more
You don’t need another routine. You need a pause that feels safe. This short episode offers a 3-minute skincare ritual designed for sensitive women and caregivers — especially when softening feels difficult or vulnerable. Instead of fixing or improvi... more
This isn’t self-care advice. It’s a quiet strategy session for special needs moms and highly sensitive caregivers who are exhausted and overwhelmed. If most self-care tips feel like more work, this video is for you. Parenting in a high-stress season ... more
This month’s word is Soften. This video is for highly sensitive women and special needs moms who feel like they need to stay braced just to get through the day — and who may find the idea of “softening” uncomfortable or even unsafe. In this episode, ... more
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or a Special Needs Mom feeling overwhelmed by "sensory noise" in your own home? Traditional cleaning products are often filled with synthetic fragrances, harsh chemicals, and "visual clutter" that contribute to... more
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