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Are you highly observant and conscientious? Do you experience joy, discomfort, empathy, and emotions very intensely? Are you easily overstimulated or bothered by small changes in your enviro...
It's been a while since there was a new podcast episode! In this episode, I give a brief update on what's going on with the show!
A while ago, I received a listener request to do an episode about dealing with people staying at your house--houseguests. Here it is!
When I started this podcast, my #1 dream guest was Susan Cain. So, I'm very happy to bring this episode to you today. Susan's 2012 book, Qui...
Today's episode features Andy Mort of the Gentle Rebel podcast (formerly known as the Sheep Dressed like Wolves podcast). We talk about what...
Recently someone posted this question in the introvert subreddit on reddit: "How to deal with half wanting new friends and half wanting to b...
This episode is for those who have never tried meditation, are curious about it, or who have tried it but felt like they didn't "get" it. Me...
Discovering the concept of high sensitivity and learning you are a Highly Sensitive Person can be a major life moment for some people. It wa...
Today's guest, Al Motter, is one of the hosts of the excellent Introvert Extrovert podcast. He's the "Introvert" out of the two hosts, but h...
Overstimulation. Noise, chaos, bright lights, smells, crowds. These are the highly sensitive person's kryptonite. I've brainstormed a list o...
Did you know that highly sensitive people and narcissists tend to be attracted to each other ? I've welcomed Nikki Eisenhauer onto the show...
I'm thrilled to have on the podcast Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking . Oliver...
Two acquaintances in the same week made similar comments to me out of nowhere: that they felt behind, like they weren't getting enough done...
In episode 59 , I started a 3-episode series about the positive aspects of being a Highly Sensitive Person. I talked about people who are ce...
A popular misconception about Highly Sensitive people--to those who aren't very familiar with the trait--is that HSPs are always emotionally...
The Highly Sensitive Podcast is for people with Sensory Processing Sensitivity--or those who want to better understand HSPs. In this show, I...
I realized recently that I haven't done an episode (in detail) about the benefits of high sensitivity. HSPs are meant to be here. We have a...
I've heard the word "empath" a lot, but didn't truly understand what it meant. I thought it maybe simply referred to people who experienced...
In the past, I've talked about what I thought were the best jobs for HSPs--and even the #1 best job (working for oneself). But over time, my...
In this episode, I share stories about things that have grossed me out--a cow lung, pinning insects, and dissecting pigs. I also discuss how...
HSPs cry easily. HSPs cry all the time. In this episode, I talk about my problem with the statements like the ones above, and whether or not...
This episode is especially for those who do not have the trait of high sensitivity. It's for those who don't understand HSP, yet want to lea...
“We miss nothing and have an innate ability to let others shine.” -John Hughes This has been a big month for HSPs. Dr. Elaine Aron’s documen...
I think it’s fair to say that most people dislike job interviews. And for HSPs, they are extra super not-fun. In this episode, I talk about...
Have you ever thought: "If only I could quit my job, everything would be better." And you daydream about following your passions, or traveli...
Have you ever gotten into an argument about politics with a family member or co-worker and you got really angry and fired up? Have you ever...
You’d think as an HSP that I’d be good at knowing what to say when someone I care about, a friend or family member, had something terrible h...
Recently, I found myself at a big family party. Even though I liked everyone there, and was happy to be there, it did remind me how hours-lo...
Storytime! In this episode, I talk about how I convinced my husband to participate in a contest eating increasingly spicier chicken wings. W...
“Sure, I can work late tonight." “Yeah, you can crash at my place.” “I can babysit, no problem.” “I can lend you some money.” These are thin...
Last week, in part 1 , I talked about the challenges of being a male HSP. There is a cultural expectation that women are more emotional and...
There is a cultural expectation that women are more emotional and sensitive than men and that men should be tough and stoic. This expectatio...
What if we HSPs could fully allow and embrace our strongest emotions--our reactions to beauty in nature in art? What if we didn't have to ho...
An introvert/extrovert and HSP/non-HSP might take a look at the same vacation itinerary and have completely different reactions. An action-p...
I'm often surprised that I am so easily distracted when I work. Isn't that a symptom of being weak-minded? sad face. If you find yourself ea...
One of the reasons being a Highly Sensitive Person is tough because a lot of people don't believe that HSP is a legitimate thing. This episo...
This episode 38 is about handling criticism . I talk about three little tactics I use to help deal with negative feedback in my life. ( Last...
HSPs often criticize themselves in order to avoid the trauma of criticism from others. Next week, I'll talk about how to handle criticism. B...
Today's episode was inspired by this bit of Dr. Elaine Aron's writing: “All HSPs are creative, by definition. Many have squashed their creat...
Have you ever been told: “Learn to take a joke." "Why are you so serious?" "Lighten up." In this episode, I explain which jokes I find offen...
Are there specific smells and odors that you just cannot stand ? And which smells are so wonderful they leave you in a state of bliss? Do yo...
When I’ve talked about jobs and careers in the past, I’ve always said that sales , in my opinion, is one of the worst jobs for introverted H...
Imagine riding in a car with your friends, and everything goes black. The next thing you know, you are lying somewhere, but you can’t see. Y...
Over the past dozen years or so, I’ve gotten more and more scared of turbulence on airplanes. When I was younger, I enjoyed turbulence. I re...
Are you ever sorry about being sorry? Have you apologized to inanimate objects? Because HSPs are observant to social cues and other people’s...
One glaring topic I have neglected to cover in this podcast and blog is extroverts . Approximately 30% of HSPs are extroverts! (btw, it can...
How have I not yet tackled the topic of travel? I looove to explore new places, and in today's episode, I share my top 11 HSP travel tips fr...
In today's episode, I talk about the most interesting parts of this great interview of Dr. Elaine Aron on Reset.me. It's about genetic studi...
In this episode 26, I talk about how and why HSPs are more sensitive to caffeine than others. I also touch on the effects of other drugs as...
In this episode 25, I share some quotes from people in relationships with HSPs who are fed up! They say that HSPs are selfish and don't try...
In this episode 23, I provide some tips on how to deal with the challenging aspects of being highly sensitive. Do you ever say these things...