S3, Ep 35: How Highly Sensitive People Can Find Balance, Purpose and Self-Direction – with Dr Meg Trucano

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Meg Trucano — developmental psychologist, former federal researcher, and founder of a psychology-based coaching practice helping ambitious women navigate major life, career and identity changes. After experiencing burnout in a high-pressure research career, Meg built her Real Change framework to help women ditch their “shoulds”, reclaim their energy and make unapologetically self-directed choices. We explore:What it really means to live as a highly sensitive person — especially when you’re also a parent, partner or business owner.How sensitivity can shape your experience of overwhelm, creativity and connection.The tension between control and intuition — and what happens when you finally loosen the reins.Why doing less, being more, and honouring your natural rhythms can be the ultimate act of courage.Meg’s personal story of redefining success and creating work that’s truly soul matched. It’s a rich, open-hearted conversation about embracing who we are beneath the noise of expectation. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or “not enough” for the world around you, this episode is a gentle reminder that your sensitivity is not a weakness — it’s your greatest strength. Listen in, take what you need, and allow yourself to breathe a little deeper. Please do reach out and connect with Meg through the following links: Website: https://www.megtrucano.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-trucano/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_trucano Kate x Connect with Kate: Learn more about Kate https://www.katecarter.co.uk/about Instagram: www.instagram.com/katecartercoaching Download your copy of The Start-up Guide to being a HSP: https://subscribepage.io/HSP-guide Book in a consultation call to see if we"re a good fit to work together: https://katecartercoaching.satoriapp.com/offers/292115-consultation-call Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay