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Unapologetically Sensitive

350 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratings

In this podcast, we explore how sensitivity weaves itself into our lives. We talk about the richness that it adds, and the strengths we have BECAUSE of our sensitivity and some of the challenges it poses as well. If you are a Creative, a deep thinker, a deep feeler, neurodivergent, autistic, a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), an introvert, or identify as INFJ or ENFJ, you may enjoy the in-depth conversations where we talk openly and honestly about how we experience life. This is a podcast where you can learn, relate, laugh and maybe even live a bolder, brighter life.

Have you been told you’re “too” (fill in the blank)? You’re too sensitive; you think/worry too much; you take things too personally; you’re too emotional, too finicky, too fragile, too intense, too uptight, too slow. Have you been told you can’t take a joke; you can’t go with the flow? You can’t let go of things? Making decisions can be very difficult. You might have an acute sense of smell, and strong odors, crowded noisy environments and bright lights are just too much!

You notice things that no one else does. You have a strong sense of justice and you may be a peace-keeper. Conflict feels uncomfortable. You’re the one that everyone tells their problems to because you’re a good listener who cares deeply.

You’re in the right place!

You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD or something else. Sometimes Highly Sensitive People are misdiagnosed. Our brains are wired differently. We are born with the trait of High Sensitivity. There’s nothing wrong with you! You will learn that your perceived weaknesses are really are your superpowers! Dr. Elaine Aron coined the term Highly Sensitive Person (also known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity).

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Episodes

040 Sensitive Souls Can Be Prone to Addiction with Angela Raspass

September 17, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

TITLE Sensitive Souls Can Be Prone to Addiction with Angela Raspass   GUEST Angela Raspass   EPISODE OVERVIEW We discuss the struggle that some Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) have with addiction. Angela shares her recovery story and provides the tools she uses on a daily basis to be her best.  We talk about the importance of trusting yourself and leaning into your strengths.  Sometimes, what we feel is a weakness, is really our greatest gift(s). Angela talks about the different...

Bonus Episode 56 I Wasn't Invited...Why? This Sucks!...Now What?

September 15, 2019 16:48 - 16 minutes - 19.6 MB

Bonus Episode 56   TITLE I Wasn't Invited...Why? This Sucks!...Now What?   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW It genuinely stings when we learn we weren’t invited to something! This just happened to me, when I saw something posted on social media.  What can we do to heal the parts of us that get triggered and feel hurt when this happens? We get to love the part of us that feels hurt. We can unpack our bags and live in the hurt, or we use this as an opportunity to evaluat...

Bonus Episode 55 When Others Don't Communicate The Way You Do

September 13, 2019 04:08 - 13 minutes - 17.6 MB

Bonus Episode 55   TITLE When Others Don’t Communicate the Way You Do   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW As a Highly Sensitive Person, we often expect others to be able to communicate the way we do.  My son is having challenges with his 3 roommates, and it got me thinking about how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) tend to show up in relationships, and what can we do in those relationships where the other person cannot see or own their part; they blame, and open communica...

Bonus Episode 54 Being an Educated and Informed HSP Allows You to Know Your Gifts; Know Your Limitations, and to Accept that this is How You’re Wired

September 09, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Bonus Episode 54   TITLE Being an Educated and Informed HSP Allows You to Know Your Gifts; Know Your Limitations, and to Accept that this is How You’re Wired   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW The Highly Sensitive Person can have a number of struggles, AND it is possible to embrace our traits as an HSP; to feel comfortable in our skin; to know we think and feel deeply and to learn to shrug off things that aren’t helpful.  We often have a greater capacity than we think ...

039 I Always Knew Something Was Different About Me with Melissa Schwartz

September 03, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 58.4 MB

TITLE I Always Knew I Was Different with Melissa Schwartz   GUEST Melissa Schwartz   EPISODE OVERVIEW Melissa created the Sensitivity Summit--a free online summit for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs).  She shares some of what she learned while recording the interviews for the summit.  Melissa provides some tangible tools she uses so she doesn’t absorb others’ energy. She also talks about learning to regulate her emotions, and  we talk about how sensitivity can look different in p...

Bonus Episode 53 I Didn't Feel Seen and Heard, So I Sang The "This Sucks" Song!

August 25, 2019 17:55 - 20 minutes - 22.7 MB

Bonus Episode 53   TITLE I Didn’t Feel Seen and Heard, So I Sang the This Sucks Song!   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW What do we do when we tell someone we’re not feeling seen and heard, and it triggers one of their wounds, and they get defensive? Whose responsibility is it to meet our needs? How can we use mindfulness and curiosity when we are feeling hurt, disappointed and frustrated? Is it possible to sit with discomfort, AND feel gratitude and notice the things ...

038 The Five Superpowers of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) & High Sensation Seeking (HSS) with Caroline Ferguson

August 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

TITLE   The Five Superpowers of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) & High Sensation Seeking (HSS)   GUEST   Caroline Ferguson   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Caroline Ferguson, whose Tedx talk is titled Unlocking the Secret Power of Sensitivity at Work, says burnout in the workplace is likely to be 2x higher for HSPs. She talks about the importance of curiosity, creativity and compassion and how this relates to High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Carolyn talks about the many specific stren...

037 Overall Struggles & Strengths of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Jen Perry

August 13, 2019 11:35 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

TITLE Overall Struggles & Strengths Highly Sensitive Person (HSPs) GUEST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC EPISODE OVERVIEW Jen and I talk about perfectionism, self-compassion, boundaries, self-care, HS superpowers, communication, vulnerability, authenticity, demystifying emotions, creating a lifestyle that honors the HSP, and mindfulness. These are some of the things that we notice Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) struggling with.  Our primary intention is to give you an idea of what to exp...

036 I Heal Through My Songs with Singer/Songwriter Karen Drucker

August 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

TITLE   I Heal Through My Songs with Singer & Songwriter Karen Drucker   GUEST   Karen Drucker   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Karen is a singer/songwriter with over 15 CDs, and she is also an author. She writes songs that heal and bless the soul!  Karen talks about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and how she is able to perform at huge concerts, travel to perform, and still honors her HSP needs.  We talk about the creative process, and what inspires her lyrics.  Karen jokes t...

035 The Highly Sensitive Brain--What the Research Says with Esther Bergsma

July 30, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 50.7 MB

TITLE The Highly Sensitive Brain—What the Research Says, Esther Bergsma MA GUEST Esther Bergsma EPISODE OVERVIEW Esther joins us to discuss her studies of HSPs and how their brain works. First, we discuss the differences in HSPs and non-HSPs. We discuss that the brain is active in many more areas then the non-HSP. Esther shares that one of the major areas that the brain is always turned on to is social context. HSPs are always asking what others think of them. We also discuss the r...

034 A Discussion About Empaths and Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) with Colette Davenport

July 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

TITLE A Discussion About Empaths and The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)    GUEST Colette Davenport   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Colette talks about the differences between Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and Empaths. Colette gives us steps and tools to help us figure out if it is our own emotions, or if we are picking up on the emotions of other people. We discuss the care and feeling of an empath, and how what we consume, food or in our environment, can impact us. Colette also discus...

Episode 33 Parenting Differently Wired Kids with Deborah Reber

July 16, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Episode 33 TITLE Parenting Differently Wired Kids GUEST Deborah Reber EPISODE OVERVIEW   Podcast host, and parent to a neurodivergent son who is twice exceptional, gifted, has ADHD, and experiences challenges with Executive Functioning and Sensory Issues, Debbie talks about how parents can support their differently wired kids.  Is authoritarian parenting effective? What is attachment parenting, and how does our culture view nurturing vs. coddling? What is executive functioning?...

Bonus Episode 52 Loyalty--How We Perceive Things Differently, & Relationships

July 09, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MB

Bonus Episode 52   TITLE Loyalty—How We Perceive Things Differently, & Relationships   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) tend to be incredibly loyal.  This can pose a challenge when we’re in relationships that aren’t working for us. Some HSPs struggle with conflict and setting boundaries; because we feel more empathy, we can imagine how the other person might feel.  HSPs notice things that others don’t, which can also create challenges wh...

Bonus Episode 51 Our Highly Sensitive Strengths and How I Am Working With Anxiety

July 02, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 17.9 MB

Bonus Episode 51   TITLE Our Highly Sensitive Strengths and How I Am Working with Anxious Thoughts   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW We need to talk more about the incredible strengths we have as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs).  I highlight some of these in this episode, and I talk about some anxiety I’m experiencing as I’m preparing to go away to a 7 day silent retreat at a Monastery, and what I’m hoping to get from this retreat.   HIGHLIGHTS I talk a little bi...

Bonus Episode 50 Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Expectations & Disappointments

June 25, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 25.7 MB

Bonus Episode 50   TITLE Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Expectations and Disappointments   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW As Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), it’s not uncommon for us to judge when we are having big feels, or the feels last longer than we want them to.  The feelings aren’t what causes us to suffer; it’s our reactions and judgment about our feelings. How do we learn to create space for big feels, disappointments, and how do we learn to really honor ...

032 Best of the Podcast Youre Not Fragile Youre Very Strong with Annie Schuessler LMFT

June 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Episode 32   TITLE Best of the Podcast:  You’re Not Fragile; You’re Very Strong   GUEST Annie Schuessler, LMFT   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Annie Schuessler, podcast host of Rebel Therapist, talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being ...

Bonus Episode 49 What Happens When We Get Triggered by Multiple Things Patricia Young

June 11, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.2 MB

Bonus Episode 49   TITLE What Happens When We Get Triggered by Multiple Things   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW Sometimes it’s hard enough to manage getting overwhelmed or triggered, but when there are multiple things are that causing us stress or triggering us, it really can be much harder to manage.  I talk about some recent triggers that happened at the same time, and how I managed (very imperfectly, and the negative, fearful, and judgmental thoughts that came up)...

bonus episode 48 How to Work with Our Feelings When They're Bigger and Stronger Than We Want Them to Be with Patricia Young

June 11, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 21.5 MB

TITLE How to Work with Our Feelings When They’re Bigger and Stronger Than We Want Them to Be   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW It’s not uncommon for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) to have strong emotional reactions to things.  We may not be able to control our initial reaction(s), but we can learn ways to master how we choose to respond.  When we think our feelings are bigger than we are, we are going to feel overwhelmed. I talk about a recent experience where I had a bi...

031 Some Ways Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) Tend to Cope; Soothing vs. Nurturing with Heather Dominic, Founder of A Course In Business Miracles

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

TITLE Some Ways Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) Tend to Cope; Soothing vs. Nurturing with Heather Dominic, Founder of A Course In Business Miracles   GUEST Heather Dominic   EPISODE OVERVIEW Founder of A Course In Business Miracles, Heather explains coping mechanisms and coping cycles as well as what she refers to as the two shadows, and the work that she does with Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs. We talk about how coping mechanisms tend to be unconscious. When we bring delibe...

030 I Have Learned To Be My Own Best Judge About What Is Right For Me with Rhonda Hess

May 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

EPISODE OVERVIEW Rhonda discusses the importance of having practitioners that are knowledgeable about the trait of being Highly Sensitive, and she shares an experience she had with an insensitive doctor and how she handled it.   HIGHLIGHTS Rhonda shares about realizing she was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) after reading Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person We talk about the analogy of HSPs and orchids--and the limitations of this analogy We share our experience with online ...

029 The Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen Healy

May 21, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

EPISODE OVERVIEW Maureen talks about the emotional brain and allowing our feelings to just be feelings.  We discuss discipline for Highly Sensitive Children (HSCs), and the importance of creating connections with our kids. Maureen shares tips and tools for bringing calmness and grounding to emotionally reactive situations.   HIGHLIGHTS Maureen shares her thoughts about the term Highly Sensitive Person Maureen discusses the work she does with children in her private practice and how ...

Bonus Episode 47 Tools & Tips To Help Manage Large Crowds and Venues

May 14, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes - 27.3 MB

EPISODE OVERVIEW I share 2 recent experiences where I had an opportunity to learn how to navigate situations that previously were very difficult, but this time, were easier.  I talk about going to Earth Day with my husband and how I used mindfulness to see what works and what is challenging. I also talk about a situation where I previously would get overwhelmed with information, and how I handled it differently.  Due to previous experiences of being overwhelmed and overstimulated, we often...

Bonus Episode 46 Changes To The Podcast

May 14, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 29.2 MB

EPISODE OVERVIEW In order to make this podcast sustainable, I will be making changes moving forward.  I talk about why it’s been difficult for me to slow down, and how some of my sense of value and worth has been tied up in a rigorous production schedule.  I have some fear about losing listeners, and I want to be able to provide great content over the long run. Self-care and setting boundaries are crucial for the well-being of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and I talk about how I plan ...

028 Happiness & Rewiring Your Brain Through Mindfulness & Self-Care with Anne-Kathrin Walter

May 07, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 81.8 MB

TITLE Happiness & Rewiring Your Brain Through Mindfulness & Self-Care   GUEST Anne-Kathrin Walter   EPISODE OVERVIEW I talk to Anne-Kathrin Walter, founder of HiSensitives.  We talk about what sensitivity looks like in Europe and The Netherlands compared to the United States. Anne talks about happiness and Positive Psychology and we separate this from the act of escaping our negative feelings. We talk about how our brains want to keep us in a comfortable place and how this can ...

Bonus Episode 45 Overall Struggles & Strengths Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) Experience with Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC

May 02, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 65.4 MB

EPISODE OVERVIEW Jen and I talk about perfectionism, boundaries, self-care, HS superpowers, communication, vulnerability, authenticity, demystifying emotions, creating a lifestyle that honors the HSP, and mindfulness. These are some of the things that we notice Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) struggling with.  Our primary intention is to give you an idea of what to expect in our upcoming online groups. Whether you are considering taking a group or not, this episode is a great way to identi...

027 My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have In Our Marriage with Steve Young

April 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

TITLE My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have in Our Marriage   GUEST Steve Young   EPISODE OVERVIEW My husband, Steve Young, and I have a candid discussion about our origin story, detailing our lives before we met; first impressions upon meeting each other, and the challenges we experience as a couple, who have been married for more than 21 years. We talk about our differences being an HSP and non-HSP, and how we navigate those areas.     ...

Bonus Episode 44 Overwhelm & Perfectionism - I’m in the Middle of the Struggle

April 25, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 33.3 MB

TITLE Overwhelm & Perfectionism - I’m in the Middle of the Struggle   GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young   EPISODE OVERVIEW I’ve been struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism and feeling not good enough. I feel vulnerable sharing when I’m in the middle of the struggle, but the way to break shame is to name it. When we are growing and doing new things, our gremlins will come up. I talk about and name what my gremlins are saying, and I talk about the things I do when I’m strugglin...

026 Part 2 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) & How To Build Trust and Strengthen Connections Anya Surnitsky, LCSW

April 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB

TITLE Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) & Understanding How to Build Trust and Strengthen Connections   GUEST Anya Surnitsky, LCSW   EPISODE OVERVIEW We use Brene Brown’s work on attachment to continue our discussion about security, safety, and steps to building strong relationships. We talk about the marble jar and how trust can be established. We discuss vulnerability and how our needs can be met through connection and intimacy, as well as how to set boundaries to create safe...

Bonus Episode 43 I Want More You Want Less. How We Navigate Competing Needs in Relationships

April 18, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 19.1 MB

Bonus Episode 43 TITLE I Want More: You Want Less. How We Navigate Competing Needs in Relationships GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often have different needs for connection in relationships.  I talk about a recent incident where this happened, and it triggered my wounding of feeling like I’m “too much.” I talk about how I communicated, and what self-care looked like in this situation, and how I didn’t use rules to try and p...

026 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) & How Wounding Affects Connection Anya Surnitsky Part 1

April 16, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 66.9 MB

GUEST Anya Surnitsky, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW We use Brene Brown’s work on attachment to talk about security, safety, how we get our needs met, and how to survive when our needs aren't being met. What we all want is to be seen, heard, and to feel valued. Oftentimes, we are triggered due to Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and trauma, which creates conflict in our relationships. We talk about shame, and Brene Brown’s antidote, which is empathy. In order for shame to survive, it requires...

Bonus Episode 42 Confusing Attachment, Things and Relationships

April 11, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MB

Bonus Episode 42 TITLE Confusing Attachment, Things and Relationships—Or Why I Didn’t Want to Repaint My Son’s Room GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW When we have experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and have attachment wounds, we have often tried to control things when it’s about the relationship.  We want to hold on to things or get rid of things since they represent attachment and relationships.  As Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), we have oppo...

025 Creativity and Feeling Like an Outsider Grace Chon

April 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

  Episode 25 TITLE Creativity & Feeling Like an Outsider GUEST Grace Chon EPISODE OVERVIEW Grace’s ability to connect with animals, has brought her success. Creativity is about the feelings that are evoked when we look at art, dance, etc. and how this relates to being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).  Being a child of immigrant parents motivated Grace, and she talks about how she straddled traditional Korean culture and American culture, but felt invisible at school.  We talk a...

Bonus Episode 41 Honoring Our Feelings In Relationships

April 04, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MB

Bonus Episode 41 TITLE Honoring Our Feelings In Relationships GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) tend to minimize or dismiss their feelings when they feel hurt. I talk about honoring the feelings that come up for us. Many of us have grief from previous relationships that didn’t work out, but we aren’t taught how to process the loss.  At the end, I give some specific ways you can start to do some healing work. PODCAST HOST  ...

024 We Didn't Talk for 20 Years Due To A Mutual Therapist with Laura Carr, LMFT

April 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Episode 024 TITLE We Didn’t Talk For 20 Years Due To A Mutual Therapist GUEST Laura Carr, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Laura Carr, LMFT and I were best friends.  We broke up and didn’t talk for 20 years due to a mutual therapist. We talk about friendship trauma and the grief associated with it. I gave Laura an ultimatum, and so did the therapist. We talk about how this impacted us, and the powerful repair work we have done since we reconnected.  The importance of owning our mistakes, an...

023 Narcissism and The Highly Sensitive Person Dr. Natalie Jones

March 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Episode 23 TITLE Narcissism and the Highly Sensitive Person GUEST Dr. Natalie Jones EPISODE OVERVIEW What is narcissism? What does it look like in relationships (romantic and parental).  Gaslighting—what is it? The connection between narcissists and HSPs (partners and parents). The HSP is often the scapegoat in the family.  There may be a golden child and the children are pitted against each other. If you have a parent who is narcisstic, the HS child often feels guilty and believ...

Bonus Episode 40 What Being A "Stand Up Guy" Means; A Beautiful Story Of Integrity Joshua Young

March 21, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MB

Bonus Episode 40 TITLE What Being A “Stand Up Guy” Means—A Beautiful Story Of Integrity GUEST Joshua Young EPISODE OVERVIEW My Son Joshua was in the middle of taking a chemistry mid-term at college (he’s on academic probation), and the instructor took his exam away during the test and excused him from class.  Josh shares how his thinking spiraled to his future (not in a good way).  He decided to handle this situation with integrity, and the outcome is a beautiful reflection of th...

Laura Carr, LMFT Interviews Patricia Young About Being A Highly Sensitive Person

March 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Episode 022 TITLE Laura Carr, LMFT Interviews Patricia Young About Being A Highly Sensitive Person GUEST Laura Carr, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Laura Carr, LMFT interviews me.  I talk about the benefits of knowing you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). We talk about when I got the idea for the podcast, and my mission for it.  I answer the questions I ask my guests about being a Highly Sensitive Person. Laura shares her initial impression when she first heard the term Highly Sensitive...

Bonus Episode 39 Is It Depression or Is It Retreating to Recharge & Replenish?

March 14, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

Bonus Episode 39 TITLE Is it Depression, Or Are We Retreating to Recharge & Replenish? GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) often withdraw, and label this withdrawal as depression or going into the cave.  The world is very loud, busy and stimulating, and HSPs need to have time to retreat into a calm quiet place.  Maybe it’s a cave with twinkle lights, good snacks and snuggly blankets.  HSPs sometimes feel they are being flaky or undep...

021 Intuition & Knowing Your Worth Kelly Covert

March 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Episode 21 TITLE Intuition and Knowing Your Worth GUEST Kelly Covert EPISODE OVERVIEW We address the following questions in this episode--What is intuition? Is one’s Inner Voice ever mean or critical? How do you encourage people to get in touch with their intuition? How do we encourage or shut down intuition and communication in kids? We talk about creating meaningful relationships with your children instead of letting rules dictate the relationship. Kelly shares about creating a...

Bonus Episode 38 We Never Know How Our Presence Impacts Others

March 07, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 38 TITLE We Never Know How Our Presence Impacts Others GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW We can feel insignificant, unimportant, and that we are not making an impact on the world, but we never really know how much just being ourselves is impacting others. I talk about how a neighbor who walks by my house daily impacted me when he “went missing,” and how I communicated with him when he turned up again.  When we experience loss, stability in...

020 Part 2 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) & the HSP with Dr. Erika Martinez

March 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Episode 20 TITLE Part 2 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), & the HSP GUEST Dr. Erika Martinez EPISODE OVERVIEW What is Childhood Emotional Neglect and how does it affect non-HSPs and HSPs? A Highly Sensitive Person being raised by a non-HSP parent could cause CEN. Some symptoms of CEN-- feelings of emptiness (a void), feeling deeply and fatally flawed; don’t feel good enough; feeling unlovable/unlikable; seeking external validation to know you’re ok; being very self-sufficient; m...

Bonus Episode 37 Vulnerability, My Insecurities & Rants About Therapists

February 28, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 37 TITLE Vulnerability, My Insecurities & Rants About Therapists GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I realized that I have been trying to justify why I choose to be vulnerable, transparent and allow others to see me when I’m in the midst of struggling.  I’ve internalized perceived criticism from therapists that have a different orientation. I just continue to fight against the gremlins in my head that want to shame me for showing up in the ...

020 part 1 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), & the HSP with Dr. Erika Martinez

February 26, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 38.4 MB

EPISODE Episode 20 TITLE Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and the HSP GUEST Dr. Erika Martinez EPISODE OVERVIEW What is Childhood Emotional Neglect and how does it affect non-HSPs and HSPs? These are some symptoms of CEN-- feelings of emptiness (a void), feeling deeply and fatally flawed; don’t feel good enough; feeling unlovable/unlikable; seeking external validation to know you’re ok; being very self-sufficient; may have been parentified, may struggle with being assertive, b...

Bonus episode 36 Being Vulnerable and Having Deep Feelings Takes Courage and Strength

February 21, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 27 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 36 TITLE Being Vulnerable and Having Deep Feelings Takes Courage and Strength GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW This is a pretty vulnerable episode.  My husband was out of town, and toward the end of the week I sent my husband and message that I was struggling, and he didn’t respond. This really hurt my feelings, and I realized that I have a hard time being direct and asking for what I need.  I wasn’t taking care of my need for play and do...

019 The Key To Helping Someone with Rejection Sensitivity is Helping Them Develop a Sense of Security Jared DeFife PhD

February 19, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

EPISODE Episode 19 TITLE The Key To Helping Someone with Rejection Sensitivity is Helping Them Develop a Sense of Security GUEST Jared DeFife Ph.D. EPISODE OVERVIEW Dr. DeFife works with people who are emotionally intense, tend to be perfectionistic and sensitive to criticism. He talks about Rejection Sensitivity, which has 3 primary components. Dr. DeFife talks about the 3 Cs to help if you experience Rejection Sensitivity.  We talk about 2 types of perfectionism, muscle dysmo...

Bonus Episode 35 How To Honor Our Needs When Things Feel Unjust

February 14, 2019 10:50 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 35 TITLE How To Honor Our Needs When Things Feel Unjust GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) feel things deeply, and we have an incredibly strong sense of wanting things to be just, fair and equitable, and when they aren’t, it can be very upsetting to us.  Many of us have been told to mind our own business.  We perceive things that others don’t, so we catch things that others miss, and we just want things to be ...

018 Women's Experiences Matter and Women's Emotional Lives Matter with Sara Wachter-Boettcher

February 12, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

EPISODE Episode 18 TITLE Women’s Experiences Matter and Women’s Emotional Lives Matter GUEST Sara Wachter-Boettcher EPISODE OVERVIEW Sara talks about the importance of centering on women’s voices in media, and the importance of showing women in deep, rich, emotional conversations with each other in order to show how powerful it can be when we are vulnerable, and open and honest with each other. Sara talks about the common beliefs that prevent people from taking it to the next l...

017 part 2 Conversations with a Non-Binary HSP Therapist with Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPC

February 07, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MB

EPISODE Episode 017 Part 2 TITLE Conversations with a Non-Binary HSP Therapist GUEST Dara Hoffman-Fox EPISODE OVERVIEW Dara talks about being non-binary, and the challenges with the use of language and pronouns Dara uses.  Dara defines CIS gender, and we explore microagressions (how they show up in the LGBTQ+ population, and how Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPS) may experience them on a daily basis. Dara also discusses the challenges in trying to get the gender markers changed wi...

017 part 1 Conversations with a Non-Binary HSP Therapist with Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPC

February 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

EPISODE Episode 017 Part I TITLE Conversations with a Non-Binary HSP Therapist GUEST Dara Hoffman-Fox EPISODE OVERVIEW Dara talks about being non-binary, and the challenges with the use of language and pronouns that many non-binary persons encounter.  We discuss topics that include defining “transgender,” as well as what it’s like to go through what feels like the “wrong” puberty, which can be one of the more challenging aspects of the experience of being transgender. Dara also...

Bonus Episode 34 Update From The Holidays When I Lost My Shirt

January 31, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 34 TITLE Update After The Holidays When I Lost My Shirt GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW How we get our needs met when we are in a family or community of non-HSPs.  Even with other Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), we don’t always have the same needs, and it can be challenging to assert ourselves and work as a community so everyone gets their needs met.  I recap the Thanksgiving break when my twins came home from college with a roommate an...

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