Jacinta Fabricius

Without realizing, most of us know or have met someone that is a highly sensitive person (HSP), otherwise known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) according to scientists. Individuals with SPS tend to possess a greater awareness of their surroundings, being more sensitive to stimuli, including other people's moods, both for better and worse. HSPs tend to become over-stimulated or tire more easily than their less-sensitive counterparts, which without the right kind of support can result in feeling misunderstood and frustrated. If you’re wondering 'could I be highly sensitive?', here’s 5 signs to look for.

I’m a research scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara specializing in the neural basis of love, attachment, and sensory processing sensitivity (or Highly Sensitive Persons). You can find some of my articles on PsychologyToday.com.

May brought a major milestone with the launch of the Forever Break podcast. We are especially proud of the content and quality, especially considering it's our first season. To celebrate the launch, we are giving away a DJI Mavic Air 2 drone plus a bunch of cool prizes. And of course, more articles have been published over the last month.

The concepts of minimalism perpetually expand our mindset, despite or maybe because they’re so simple. If you strive to adopt core minimalistic principles into your lifestyle, you may be wondering if minimalism and luxury are compatible. We may appreciate the finer things in life once in a while, so where’s the balance between having less 'stuff' and going without?

Many people are searching for the 'right way' to eat. They look outside of themselves in every place imaginable for their answers and there are plenty of places to look. Diet books and diet gurus abound and wait around every corner to tell you how and what you should eat, while the very best guide is often overlooked. The answers you seek can be found by looking inward.

Mindfulness is the foundation of all my teaching - from yoga to eating and everything in between. I completed a Doctor's degree in Clinical Health Psychology, but I search beyond the bounds of academics to delve deeply into the world of spirituality for true meaning and purpose. I am a non-traditional person who likes to take the road less traveled and hope that other people come along for the ride.

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Want to know which news sources are trustworthy? We hate to break it to you, but you can’t fully trust any. What you can do is be mindful of things like funding, bias (both the news provider's and your own) and engage your critical mind by fact-checking a range of sources. Lianne & Corey divulge how hidden agendas of advertisers are often spun as breaking news, then interview journalist Chuck Jaffe, to explore the inner workings of the media industry.

We all know the saying "money makes the world go around", but have you ever stopped to ask why? Lianne & Corey wrap up season 1 with hard-hitting questions about Western society’s relationship with money. They share their favorite tips for saving money while traveling, and interview Kel Galavan, an Irish mom who reduced her annual household spending by €27,500. For those who have experienced failed budgeting or saving plans, Kel advises the missing ingredient – mindfulness.

We all know the importance of staying fit, even if only in pursuit of a swim-suit-ready body. In this episode, Lianne & Corey discuss being mindful while you exercise to reap benefits for your body and mind, and note the importance of listening to your body's limits. They have not 1, but 2, expert interviews lined up this episode: Joseph Sham, yoga instructor and wellness center owner from Kerala, India, and Ashleigh Stewart, health coach and yoga and Pilates instructor from Western Australia.

It’s time to share your beautiful self with others. Lianne & Corey explore common methods of expressing the unique way you see the world, through dance, music, writing, art, and fashion. They debate the pros and cons of using social media to express yourself, then interview Singaporean artist, Francis Theo, to learn about his passion to sketch objects and events in his home city and when he travels. This episode provides several prompts to think about how you express your unique perspective.

Lianne & Corey compare mainstream vs natural medicine and question the motives of pharmaceutical companies in their usual, hold-nothing-back style. In a thought-provoking interview, naturopathic doctor, Dr. K, explains how natural medicine considers patients' holistic, long-term health with an emphasis on both prevention and treatment. Find out how familiarity with your body's instincts about what it needs to heal can help choose the right remedy for your health circumstances.

Do you ever find yourself truly enjoying the food you eat? In this episode, Lianne & Corey explore the relationship between mindfulness and food, asking the question 'why do you eat what you eat'? In a friendly interview, Health Psychologist Dr. Lynn Rossy explains that by incorporating mindfulness, we can discover what our bodies are really saying about the foods they need, and discover a richer eating experience.

Lianne & Corey interview Paige Oldham, author of 'The Mindful Guide to the Law of Attraction' who brings home the fact that the law of attraction is so much more than positive affirmations. According to Paige, we won’t attract the things we think we want into our lives if there's a disconnection from our true inner desires and motivations. The secret ingredient is mindfulness. Are you ready to create the life you’ve always wanted?