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Still Waters Podcast

Still Waters Podcast

Written by: William Allen and Marcas O’Dea
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Still waters run deep—and so do sensitive people.

In a world that mistakes quiet for weak and depth for difficulty, Still Waters Podcast creates space for sensitive and creative men to explore what it means to thrive as contemplative forces in a loud and chaotic world.

Hosted by William Allen (founder of the Highly Sensitive Men Group and author) and Marcas P. O’Dea (author, publisher, and HSP coach), each episode dives beneath surface-level advice to explore the real terrain of the sensitive masculine experience: creativity, leadership, relationships, careers, boundaries, and building lives that honor rather than apologize for who you are.

This isn’t therapy. It’s not self-help. It’s two highly-sensitive men having conversations that matter—with themselves, with special guests, and with a community that understands that sensitivity isn’t something to manage. It’s something to master.

While our focus is highly sensitive and creative men, all highly sensitive people are welcome here. The water’s deep enough for everyone.

Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Still Waters Podcast Episode 17 - Dr. Amelia Kelley

    Still Waters Podcast Episode 17 - Dr. Amelia Kelley
    Oct 14 2026

    In this episode, we interview Dr. Amelia Kelley, a trauma-informed therapist, author, TEDx speaker, podcaster, researcher, and neurodivergence advocate. We spoke with Dr. Kelley about ADHD and its occurrence within the HSP community. Tune in as we branch out to interview experts on HSP diversity.
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    40 mins
  • Still Waters Podcast Episode 16 - Dr. Andrew Smiler

    Still Waters Podcast Episode 16 - Dr. Andrew Smiler
    Sep 16 2026

    In this episode, we interview Dr. Andrew Smiler, a psychologist, author, speaker and therapist who explores the topics of boys, men, masculinity and relationships. We talked with Dr. Smiler about masculinity, the messages men carry and how these messages relate to sensitive men. A very informative interview!
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    52 mins
  • Still Waters Podcast Episode 15 - Andy Lightfoot

    Still Waters Podcast Episode 15 - Andy Lightfoot
    Sep 2 2026

    In this episode, we interview Andy Lightfoot. Andy is a trauma and PTSD coach who combines lived experience, a background in law enforcement and forensic crime-scene work, and practical nervous-system regulation techniques to help people better understand and manage their responses to trauma. His work focuses on demystifying trauma, restoring present-moment awareness, and giving people practical tools for emotional regulation, healing, and maintaining control under pressure. If you experienced trauma or know someone who has, this is an episode for you.

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    48 mins
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