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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

016 The Gift Of Vulnerability is Connection; That’s Why I Take the Risk with Christina Miglino

January 29, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

EPISODE Episode 16 TITLE The Gift Of Vulnerability is Connection; That’s Why I Take the Risk GUEST Christina Miglino EPISODE OVERVIEW The gifts of vulnerability! What is vulnerability? Why would you want to be vulnerable? What makes it difficult to be vulnerable? How shame can inhibit vulnerability.  Calling our power back. We also talk about the connection between courage and vulnerability by Brene Brown. HIGHLIGHTS I didn’t really fit the model of the 9-5er who’s hustling ...

Bonus Episode 33 Tell Me About Your Experience With Therapy

January 24, 2019 17:29

EPISODE Bonus Episode 33 TITLE Tell Me About Your Experience with Therapy GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I want to hear about your experience(s) with therapy! Whether you’re a therapist, a consumer or both, how would you describe what therapy is? What has been helpful when you’ve been in therapy, and what wasn’t helpful?  What are the reasons people go to therapy? What are the groups/populations that I neglect to talk about?  Please let me know, so I can giv...

Bonus Episode 33 Tell Me About Your Experience With Therapy

January 24, 2019 17:29

EPISODE Bonus Episode 33 TITLE Tell Me About Your Experience with Therapy GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I want to hear about your experience(s) with therapy! Whether you’re a therapist, a consumer or both, how would you describe what therapy is? What has been helpful when you’ve been in therapy, and what wasn’t helpful?  What are the reasons people go to therapy? What are the groups/populations that I neglect to talk about?  Please let me know, so I can giv...

015 Releasing Accumulated Belongings Can Lead to Greater Freedom in all Areas of Life with Michael Spencer

January 22, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

  EPISODE Episode 15 TITLE Releasing Accumulated Belongings Can Lead to Greater Freedom in all Areas of Life GUEST Michael Spencer EPISODE OVERVIEW I admit for the first time in my life that I’m a closeted woo, and I came out of my baby woo closet. Michael is Super Woo (I called it Woo factorial). We talk about how accumulating stuff can impact how we feel and how energy can get stuck when things pile up in our homes.  Michael talks about ways to shift the energy, and energy ...

Bonus Episode 32 Do Therapists have Therapists?

January 18, 2019 01:49 - 16 minutes - 19.5 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 32 TITLE Do Therapists Have Therapists? GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW There are misconceptions about what therapy is, and clients often wonder if therapists really care about their clients or is it because the therapist is getting paid.  Can a friend or partner act as a therapist?  50% of clients in therapy are Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), and Dr. Elaine Aron’s research shows that HSPs have better outcomes in therapy than non-HSPs. ...

014 What Exactly Is a Highly Sensitive Person co-hosted with Matthew Morgan LPCC

January 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

EPISODE Episode 014 TITLE What Exactly Is a Highly Sensitive Person, co-hosted with Matthew Morgan, LPCC GUEST Matthew Morgan, LPCC EPISODE OVERVIEW We talk about the 4 Core Characteristics that encompass being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP); how our culture views sensitivity; how to tease out our superpowers; the correlation between depression, anxiety and being a Highly Sensitive Person. Why being an HSP is genetically a survival strategy and how this trait has been identifi...

013 Parenting Your Highly Sensitive Child Like a Ninja with Megghan Thompson, LCPC

January 08, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 43.9 MB

EPISODE Episode 13 TITLE Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like a Ninja GUEST Megghan Thompson, LCPC EPISODE OVERVIEW Parenting a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC) can be challenging—especially if your child has meltdowns.  Megghan talks about the Shame Meltdown Cycle; What works to raise an HSC; how to avoid sending the message to your child that that they are wrong; how to communicate with your HSC to strengthen your relationship, and effective ways to communicate with your child...

Bonus Episode 31 Afterthoughts about Episode 012 on Relationships

January 06, 2019 20:27 - 12 minutes - 16.3 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 31 TITLE Afterthoughts about Episode 012 on Relationships GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Reflections about the episode where I talk about conflict I had in a relationship.  Episode 012 was a vulnerable episode for me to release, and it included audio that I recorded after having a very uncomfortable conversation with a long time friend about the changes in our relationship.  I was reactive and angry (and upset) when I recorded that conv...

012 How We Navigate Challenges in Relationships

January 01, 2019 07:59 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

EPISODE Episode 12 TITLE How To Navigate Challenges in Relationships GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Navigating conflict and having competing needs in relationships can be difficult.  How do we evaluate if our friendships are meeting our needs? I provide criteria that may be helpful when evaluating relationships and compatibility.  What do we do when there is a stressor in a relationship, and it causes a breakdown in the relationship? We aren’t often taught h...

Bonus episode 30 The Importance of Communication Especially Around the Holidays

December 25, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode 30 TITLE The Importance of Communication—Especially Around the Holidays GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Expectations and disappointments around the holidays are pretty common.  It’s important that we name what’s going on and find ways to work through the messy stuff.  We can love parts of the holidays AND feel stressed.  Both can exist.  There are also many simples ways we can take care of ourselves with little time and resources. BIO ...

011 I’ve Been High Achieving, and I’ve Been Reinforced for That; to Be Moderately Achieving Felt Like I’d Lost a Piece of My Identity, with Allison Puryear, LCSW

December 21, 2018 20:24 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

EPISODE 011 TITLE I’ve been high achieving, and I’ve been reinforced for that; to be moderately achieving felt like I’d lost a piece of my identity GUEST Allison Puryear, EPISODE OVERVIEW Allison talks about having to slow down for health reasons and how this impacted her sense of worth and value.  What do you do when you’re a striver and you’re used to pushing through?  How to set up structure to support having more balance. We talk about being in the sandwich (or panini) ge...

010 Healing Takes Place When We Are In Connection With Others, Justine Froelker, LPC, Speaker, Author

December 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

  EPISODE 010 TITLE Healing Takes Place When We Are In Connection With Others GUEST Justine Froelker, LPC, author, speaker, Dare to Lead Facilitator EPISODE OVERVIEW Courageously living Brene Brown’s work as a Certified Dare To Lead Facilitator, Justine talks about vulnerability, shame and how we can find healing in connection. Justine shares about being a grieving mother and miscarriage, and how she chooses to see the gifts in everything.  She talks about the 6 ways we avoid...

009 Developing Empathy Guided Me to Hear Myself with Timothy Wienecke, MP, LPC, LAC

December 11, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

EPISODE 009  TITLE Developing Empathy Guided Me To Hear Myself GUEST Timothy Wienecke, MP, LPC, LAC EPISODE OVERVIEW The term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) was charged and heavy for Tim. He talks about violence against women; interpersonal violence, feminism, learning to have empathy; the ways men are taught to express only anger or happiness and they have no emotional vocabulary. Tim works with men, and he has a podcast that is primarily for men called Stories and Lessons. H...

Bonus Episode 29 My Son Was Hospitalized

December 08, 2018 18:57 - 14 minutes - 18.5 MB

The infection in my son's foot got worse, and he was hospitalized.  At the same time, my mom's neurologist said it was emergent that I bring her in to see him (and I told him my son had just been hospitalized and could we see him at the regularly scheduled appointment on Monday).  Talk about feeling pulled and having to handle a lot of information.  I talk about my hypervigilance, and how I communicated to attempt to get more support. Website--www.patriciayounglcsw.com Podcast--www.unapo...

Bonus Episode 28 My Son Was Sick, And I Didn't Realize How Sick He Was

December 08, 2018 02:05 - 12 minutes - 16.1 MB

My son got sick at college, and told us he wanted to come home, but we didn't realize how sick he was, and we told him to go to Health Services the following day.  His roommate called us late that evening and told us our son needed to go the hospital.  How do you teach your kidults to communicate that they are really ill? How to you teach them how to communicate their symptoms? I also talk about the dilemma when we haven't taught our kids how to negotiate when we say no, and we're not hearin...

008 Because You are Sensitive, It Leads You To Be Creative, with Rachel Moore LMFT

December 04, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

EPISODE Episode 8 TITLE Because You are Sensitive, It Leads You To Be Creative GUEST Rachel Moore, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Many Sensitive’s are creative, but don’t consider themselves to be creative.  We talk about the different ways that creativity shows up in our lives.  There is a false belief that trauma is the origin of creativity, but Rachel asked Gabor Mate about this and his response to her dispels that myth.  Sensitivity is what makes you creative; it is a function of yo...

Bonus Episode 26 Everyone Gets to Own Their Awesome with Chel Hamilton plus a special meditation

November 30, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 27.3 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 26 TITLE Everyone Gets to Own Their Awesome! PLUS exclusive meditation just for our listeners! GUEST Chel Hamilton EPISODE OVERVIEW We talk a lot about play and inhibition, and I ask Chel how do we take those first steps when we want to let go, but we’re really scared. The interview takes an unexpected turn when Chel asks me something, and I get tearful, and have a pretty big insight! I was NOT expecting this.  The is so much freedom and joy on the oth...

Bonus Episode 27 Meditation by Chel Hamilton Especially For You!

November 30, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 18.4 MB

An exclusive meditation made by Chel Hamilton of Meditation Minis just for our listeners, and for those that are Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Chel's podcast has over 12 million listeners. Check out her meditations.  They're amazing!   LINKS Where to find Chel Hamilton-- https://audioboom.com/channel/meditation-minis-podcast APPLE PODCASTS: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id963597166/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bSTeVDsXWKQCRptxuZnVQ   To write a review in ...

Bonus Episode 25 My Son Shares his Perspective on Sensitivity with Daniel Young

November 29, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 25 TITLE My Son’s Perspective on Sensitivity GUEST Daniel Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I hadn’t really discussed what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with my boys since I found out I was an HSP when they were in high school, so I was curious to see how my son viewed sensitivity.  He talks about how sensitivity is viewed when you play sports (he played baseball from Kindergarten through high school).  He talks about having to get “tougher skin,...

Bonus Episode 24 Working Together and Respecting Different Needs and Expectations

November 28, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 12 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 24 TITLE Working Together and Respecting Different Needs and Expectations GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW After surviving a long 9 days when my kids were home from college with their guests, I talked about how I needed to figure out how to create and maintain balance in Bonus Episode 23 since my boys will be home for a month for winter break.  Jacquelyn Strickland, who has been running the Highly Sensitive Person--HSP Gathering Retre...

007 The 5 Love Languages with Dr. Tom Murray

November 27, 2018 08:00 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MB

EPISODE Episode 7 TITLE The 5 Love Languages GUEST Dr. Tom Murray EPISODE OVERVIEW Dr. Tom Murray explains why it’s important to be able to speak your partner’s love language. Most people identify their top 2 love languages. Words of Affirmation-the person needs to hear, “I love you,” and receive compliments. There is a sense that words hold value. This will strengthen the bong to hear that your partner cares deeply about you. Quality Time-giving your partner undivided atten...

Bonus Episode 23 How to Care For Ourselves When We are Feeling Depleted

November 26, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 23 TITLE How to Care for Ourselves When We are Depleted GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW After having 4 teenagers staying with us for 9 very long days, I talk about how depleted I am, and how challenging it was to be the only Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who is sensitive to sounds, people and noise in a household of 6.  It brought back those old feelings of feeling like I’m a freak and not asserting myself because I felt like I was b...

Bonus Episode 22 When No One Shows Up To The Party, Send Out More Invitations

November 25, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 14 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 22 TITLE When No One Shows Up to the Party, Send Out More Invitations GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I have an weekly online group, and for 2 weeks, I rushed to be there on time, and I was the only one.  I felt angry and resentful and disappointed because I count on this group and the connection.  For 2 weeks, I cut things short to be on time because I value this group.  I realized that I need to add more members to the group (I’ve ...

bonus episode 21 I Lost My Sh*t! It's NOT about the Gravy!

November 24, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 21 TITLE Losing My Sh*t! It’s NOT about the Gravy! GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I win the triple crown award for B*tch of the day for Thanksgiving! It was a stressful day filled with noise, overstimulation, too many people, overwhelm and some mishaps. I dropped a handful of swear words with all of my guests present in my home over a gravy mishap.  It’s NOT about the gravy.  There were stressors leading up, but I shamed my husband ...

Bonus Episode 20 Seeking External Validation

November 23, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MB

Vulnerability alert! I'm getting caught up with the number of downloads (listeners) to the podcast, and I'm feeling a little depressed because I'm connecting my sense of value and worth to how many people are listening.  I'm questioning, "Do I matter? Am I important? Is what I have to say important?" and I'm thinking that, "No one wants to hear about me."  My friend Laura Carr, LMFT reminds me that this is like dieting and getting on and off the scale and feeling good if the numbers go down,...

Bonus Episode 19 Gratitude and Thanksgiving

November 22, 2018 08:00 - 3 minutes - 8.15 MB

This is a simple episode thanking all the listeners (and I mention all of the countries that you are listening from!).  I give a special shout out to my husband Steve Young, my mom Judy Winkler, and my 2 best friends Laura Carr, LMFT and Maureen Fitzgerald.  I offer a simple exercise in gratitude.

Bonus Episode 18 Done is Better than Perfect

November 21, 2018 08:00 - 5 minutes - 8.96 MB

The holidays can be a really stressful time.  In preparation for the holiday, what are you really wanting? It's easy to get focused on perfection (the perfect house; the perfect family; the perfect meal), bt we often lose the opportunity to connect with those we love because we're so focused on perfection.  

006 Creating Peace Through the Holidays with Sharon Martin, LCSW

November 20, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 33.7 MB

EPISODE Episode 6 TITLE Creating Peace Through the Holidays GUEST Sharon Martin, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW We talk about ways to make the holidays smoother—in terms of travelling, having guests, dealing with family members who may be challenging, feeling obligated, overspending, expectations, and lots of ways that Sensitives can provide better care for themselves during these times of overstimulation, high expectations and lots of activity.  Sharon explains what it’s like if a High...

Bonus Episode 17 One of My Favorite Stories about Josh and Empathy with Josh Young

November 19, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11.9 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 17 TITLE One of my favorite stories about Josh and empathy GUEST Joshua Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Josh talks about his perspective about sensitivity. We talk about my anxiety and how it impacted him and what was helpful in how I communicated with him.  I talk about how when Josh was applying for college, at one point, I was asked to NOT talk with him about it, then my husband coached me to only ask him 2 questions at a time, which was very effective.  I t...

Bonus episode 16 Why Asking for Things Can Be Hard

November 18, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 14.6 MB

Often we are afraid of feeling disappointed or angry and frustrated if we ask for something and we don't get it.  I share a few stories of taking a risk and asking, and getting some really positive responses and an unexpected outcome.  Also, I have a really exciting surprise for you that's really the reason why I recorded this episode.  There are 2 upcoming episodes that are geared to you as the listener and the holidays.   I mention Chel Hamilton who has a podcast Meditation Minis.  You c...

Bonus Episode 15 Having a Mom Who's a Therapist with Josh Young

November 17, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MB

My son Josh talks about what it's like having a therapist who's a mom.  We also talk about our relationship, and the areas where we are similar.  I ask Josh about the relationships his friends have with their parents.

Bonus Episode 14 How I Manage ADHD with Daniel Young

November 16, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MB

Daniel Young (one of my twins) talks about how he feels about self-disclosure, and how he handled communicating with his teachers when he was in school. Daniel has ADHD and we talk about how he feels about this, and how he feels sharing it with others. I also ask him, "What do you want to say about me as a mom?"

Bonus Episode 13 Would I Be a Twin if I Had a Choice? with Josh Young

November 15, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 13 TITLE Would I Be a Twin If I Had a Choice? GUEST Josh Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I had delightful conversation with one of my twins, Josh.  We talk about self-disclosure and why Josh chooses to share the way he does.  We talk about what it was like for Josh to have a twin, and the challenges it posed for him. Josh has a theory about why he thinks he and his twin are so different.  I have a different perspective, which I share in my introduction to our c...

Bonus Episode 12 When Your Kidult Engages in Behavior that isn't in Alignment with Your Values with Daniel Young

November 14, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 16.2 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 12 TITLE When your kidult is engaging in behavior that doesn’t align with your values GUEST Daniel Young EPISODE OVERVIEW My twins were home from college for the weekend, and my son Daniel sat down with me to chat.  I asked him what it’s like to have a mom who’s a therapist. We also talk about how we navigated when Daniel started engaging in behaviors that did not align with our family’s values.  It’s controversial since most families would probably fo...

005 I Gave Myself Permission To Be Me, And Not Place Undue Expectations About Who I Should Be, with Melvin Varghese, Phd

November 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

EPISODE 005 TITLE 005 I gave myself permission to be me, and not place undue expectations about who I should be, with Melvin Varghese, PhD GUEST Melvin Varghese, PhD EPISODE OVERVIEW Melvin talks about what it was like being born in India, and coming to the U.S. as a sensitive, minority male in a new culture.  Melvin talks about the collective consciousness in India compared to the individualistic values in the U.S. Before Melvin had the baby, he got up at 4:30 every morning; a...

Bonus Episode 11 Not Allowing Others to Define Us

November 12, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 11 TITLE Not Allowing Others to Define Us GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW How wounding from our past can cause bigger reactions in us than the situation warrants. This can also trigger a strong sense for us to want to be right about a situation (and to want to make others wrong). This is due to shame and wounding. I talk about how I show up in the world, and my expectation that others will fully embrace who I am. Obviously, this doesn’t always hap...

Bonus Episode 10 Being Mindful of Labels

November 11, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MB

Knowing we are an introvert, extrovert or Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), can bring relief, and it can help us understand why we are the way we are. It can provide comfort, validation, understanding and knowledge. However, it’s important to be mindful HOW we’re using these “labels.” I always thought I had social anxiety, but in retrospect, I think it was overwhelm and overstimulation. I also thought I was an introvert, so I avoided social situations thinking this was how to take care of mysel...

bonus episode 9 Confusing Wounding from Childhood with Being an HSP

November 10, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

Many HSPs have wounding from childhood because their caregiver(s) were not able to attune with them (to understand their needs, and respond in a way that would have nurtured the HS child).  This leads to anxiety and depression (shown in Dr. Elaine Aron's Research www.hsperson.com).  Many HSPs grow up hating their sensitivity because it wasn't embraced or supported when they were young.  These HSPs didn't learn how to honor their gifts, and often they have been told what's wrong with them, so...

Bonus Episode 8 The Power of Compassion and Forgiveness

November 09, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 15.9 MB

We never know who we will impact, or how people will be impacted by our behavior.  This is a little change of pace, and I feel pretty vulnerable putting this out there.  There is so much power in receiving forgiveness! I was bully when I was younger, and although I apologized to the boy I was ruthless to when I saw him many years ago at my high school reunion, when I launched this podcast, he was following me on social media, and I felt like I didn't deserve to have him share my episodes and...

Bonus episode 7 Unexpected Changes

November 08, 2018 20:00 - 4 minutes - 11.8 MB

Sometimes where there are unexpected changes, we have a little bit of a harder time going with the flow. This episode talks about some of the types of big and small changes that might throw us off, and how we can work with our reactions so that when life gets bumpy, we learn how to ride the bumps www.patriciayounglcsw.com www.unapologeticallysensitive.com [email protected] facebook group--Unapologetically Sensitive instagram--Unapologetically Sensitive Music--Gr...

Bonus Episode 6 How to Take a Mini-Break When We're Overwhelmed

November 07, 2018 11:30 - 3 minutes - 10.6 MB

When there is too much going on, and we need to find a quiet place to retreat in order to get some balance, what can we do?  In this short episode I give a tip on how to get grounded if you're at work or home and only have a few minutes.  Sometimes we just need to take what we can get.

004 When You're an Effeminate kid, and you love Wonder Woman, you Learn to Push that Down Quick, with Matt Marr

November 06, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

Matt Marr is a therapist, actor, podcaster & activist, just to name a few. Matt brings an open and refreshing view about growing up being an effeminate kid with a lisp in the South, and the mixed messages he received. We talk about the intersection of sensitivity and being gay in terms of degenderizing the world.  Matt takes Dr. Elaine Aron's self-test to see if he rates as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). The was the very FIRST interview I did for the podcast, and Matt was exceptionally kin...

Bonus Episode 5 Being Conscientious

November 05, 2018 08:00 - 3 minutes - 10.3 MB

Highly Sensitive People are extremely conscientious. We care deeply about the work we do.  We show up on time; we're prepared and we work hard. We think everyone has the same work ethic and values that we do, but it's not true.

Bonus Episode 4 How to Create Peace and Calm

November 04, 2018 07:00 - 3 minutes - 10.3 MB

As Highly Sensitive People, our nervous systems often get overwhelmed and overstimulated.  Learn how you can calm and soothe your overactive nervous system.

Bonus Episode 3 Where We Feel Connected

November 03, 2018 07:00 - 2 minutes - 9.65 MB

Highly Sensitive People often feel more connected when they are in nature, or listening to music, or watching performing arts.  We feel things deeply and pick up on subtleties, so these things nurture our spirit.

Bonus Episode 2 Being a Deep Thinker

November 02, 2018 07:00 - 3 minutes - 10.3 MB

Highly Sensitive People think deeply about things that have happened; conversations they have had, and even about upcoming events.  We take in so much information, that we explore multiple aspects of things we've experienced.  Sometimes this means that we play "Could have, would have, should have" and it's usually not in our favor.  We tend to be hard on ourselves and beat ourselves up wishing the conversation might have gone differently.  Sometimes we need more time to process, and don't sa...

Bonus Day 1 Overwhelmed by strong smells, sounds, bright lights, sounds and scratchy stuff

November 01, 2018 17:06 - 5 minutes - 7.12 MB

Highly Sensitive People are easily overwhelmed by sensory input (think the 5 senses--taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight).  Bright lights and bright sunshine can feel like too much, strong smells, loud noises or unappealing noises can feel assaulting to our finely-tuned nervous systems.  The texture of clothes can strongly impact us (tags, itchy fabric, restrictive clothing, tight belts or waistbands).  We may have a favorite blanket or pillow because it is soft and comforting.  It might ...

003 This Emotion is Perfect for this Moment with Lauren Selfridge, AMFT

October 28, 2018 20:47 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Lauren talks about the power of mirroring in relationships, and how it positively impacts her work as an interviewer and a therapist--mirroring is reflecting back what the other person has shared in order to improve communication. Lauren beautifully describes how she intentionally feel into emotions before and during sessions/interviews as a way to be an even more effective practitioner practitioner/interviewer. We also talk about friendships, and Lauren talks about specific exercises and to...

002 You're not Fragile; You're Very Strong with Annie Schuessler, LMFT

October 28, 2018 20:12 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Annie talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), 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 called a crybaby, and she would say now to her younger self. Quotes-- You're not fragile; you're very strong Annie's response to being an HSP--"I love me, a...

001 Introduction What this podcast is about and what to expect

October 28, 2018 17:51 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MB

If you've ever felt like you're alone, weird, different, this is where you may find your people. You're most likely neurodivergent. You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), autisitc, AUDHD, ADHD, an introvert, INFJ, ENFJ, deep thinker, deep feeler, creative, maker, healer or just someone who loves in-depth conversations.  I talk about what to expect from this podcast, and I play clips I recorded before I launched talking about my fears.  Some of the language is explicit in this episode (a...

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