Tue, 30 December 2014
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 to yourself?
Have a listen and let me know what you think of my tips in the comments below. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Tue, 16 December 2014
Pontificating on Friendship"Kindred Spirits" are intimate friends, people with whom you are comfortable being your true self. HSPs are often on the hunt for kindred spirits, especially at parties, gatherings, or networking events. Having a deep, intense, shared connection with someone else is essential to meeting the emotional needs of sensitive people. In this episode 23, I also talk about Anne of Green Gables, Susan Cain (as per usual), and why it's ok to let go of friends you don't truly connect with. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode:The Susan Cain & Marie Forleo interview. (The "kindred spirit" part is around 13:00) Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Tue, 9 December 2014
Emotional cutting is reading or watching things that hurt us emotionally...but we keeping doing them anyway. I do this when I look at dog rescues on Facebook that show when animals were saved or euthanized. Why do I, and other HSPs, seek out this pain? Even though it hurts, sometimes makes me cry, and can take a long time to recover from, I still do it. Do I, deep down, want the pain? If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Tue, 2 December 2014
The holiday season is here and I've been thinking about gift giving. HSPs' temperament makes them well-suited to picking out the perfect gift for loved ones. We pay close attention to details so we are likely to pick up on the wants and desires of others. In this episode, I talk about the most thoughtful gift I ever received and I also go off on a rant about gift cards. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Mon, 24 November 2014
Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs before an impending loss, typically, the death of someone close to you. This episode is about how us HSPs can experience this grief more than others, and not just about death. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net: Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (Antony Raijekov) / CC BY-NC 2.5 |
Tue, 18 November 2014
The previous episode was about the single best job for HSPs--working for yourself. Today's show is about more traditional jobs and careers, including what you should look for (and avoid as an HSP). What qualities of being highly sensitive are a benefit to certain jobs? If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on iTunes! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Direct download: 19._Best_Careers_for_Highly_Sensitive_Introverts.mp3
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Tue, 11 November 2014
Since HSPs are detail-oriented, and can be bothered by too much stimuli, there is one job that seems to make the most sense for us! Learn about it here in episode 18. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on iTunes! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned in the show: Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Direct download: 18._The_Best_Job_for_an_HSP_Introvert.mp3
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Tue, 4 November 2014
Episode 17 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is brought to you by the word sensitive. A blog reader, Mike Voss, gave me the great suggestion that maybe the moniker Highly Sensitive Person could be changed to something without the word sensitive, because it's such a loaded word. How about Highly Sensory Person? I like that a lot better. (Actually, the trait's scientific term is Sensory-Processing Sensitivity, or SPS--but I don't hear that used very often!) I discuss how the word sensitive might turn off male HSPs, and even how I denied being HSP at first because I didn't like "sensitive", either. Oh, did I mention it's kind of a rant? If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on iTunes! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Futher reading on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Mon, 27 October 2014
Episode 16 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about High Sensation Seeking HSPs. You have no idea how many times I had to edit myself saying that mouthful of words incorrectly in this episode. HSPs are careful and evaluate everything around them thoroughly. But those who are also High Sensation Seekers crave excitement, arousal, and new experiences (not necessarily extreme stuff like skydiving or bungee jumping, mind you.) How can those two traits co-exist in the same person?! I think it's an interesting concept. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on iTunes! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned on this episode: Take the test to see if you are a high sensation seeker Further reading:
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Mon, 20 October 2014
Episode 15 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about control. It wasn't until I started writing about all my HSP stuff that I realized so many of the things that bothered me were about a lack of control. From working in a cubicle, to a fear of flying, to drop-in tennis, I outline the sneaky ways needing control is in my life. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a review on iTunes! And sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned on this episode: What would Aristotle do? The fear of losing control Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net:
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Tue, 14 October 2014
Episode 14 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another being. I talk about wondering if Muay Thai fighters are lonely or sad, and crying about the tragedies of people I don't think I have a right to be that sad about. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a review on iTunes! And sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned on this episode: Dr. Elaine Aron's empathy brain study Further reading:
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Tue, 7 October 2014
In Episode 13 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I tell a story about obsessing over sliced vs. non-sliced challah bread. Will I ruin dinner? Or will everything be fine? The suspense is riveting. Then I cleverly segue into decision-making: HSPs analyze details in an effort to make good decisions, but sometimes this can turn into over-analysis, and analysis paralysis. The trick is to catch yourself doing this, and ask yourself, "If I'm wrong, what's the worst that can happen?" (And relax: there will be no "challah" and "holla" puns in this episode. Promise.) If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a review on iTunes! And sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net:
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Wed, 1 October 2014
Highly sensitive people are often deeply moved by beauty in art and nature. This is a pretty cool aspect of being an HSP. In Episode 12 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about interesting stuff like Stedhal Syndrome and the beauty threshold. If you like the show, please say "thanks" by leaving a review on iTunes! And sign up for the weekly newsletter to stay on top of the latest blog posts and HSP news. Related Posts on Highlysensitiveperson.net: Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (Antony Raijekov) / CC BY-NC 2.5
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Mon, 29 September 2014
Why can't I ever be happy with the way things are? Why do little things bother me? Why do I complain so much? Why can't I be normal? These feelings make me angry at myself. Why can’t I just suck it up and deal with small annoyances? Why can’t I just relax and have fun? Why are things so hard for me and easy for everyone else? This is the episode I warned you about last week--the really negative one where I say the word "hate" like 100 times. In this Episode 11 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about the dark feelings I sometimes have about being highly sensitive and introverted. And of course, I talk about some positive stuff, too. If you are turned off by negativity, skip this one. But if you sometimes beat yourself up over the way you are, maybe this will give you some comfort to know you aren't alone. |
Mon, 22 September 2014
I got a dog about 6 months ago--it's the first time I've ever cared for an animal in my life. It's been a fulfilling and fun experience. In Episode 10 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about how HSPs can have deep connections to animals due to our empathy and ability to pick up on non-verbal signals. Resources mentioned in the podcast: This post by Dr. Elaine Aron about what HSPs can get from animals. Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net:
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Wed, 17 September 2014
I am highly sensitive to violence and horror. I learned early in life that I don't want anything to do with scary movies. Friends would sometimes tease me and try to convince me to watch, thinking it was not a big deal. But having disturbing scenes burned into my brain for life is a big deal! In Episode 9 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about how certain movies or TV shows make me anxious, scared, and uncomfortable--so much that I can't sleep at night, including the one movie I will never, ever watch again. Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net: |
Mon, 15 September 2014
I am jumpy. I've been scared by my own shadow (no joke). Just last night, I was using my iPhone as a flashlight in the dark, when it illuminated a mirror, and my reflection scared me. Also not joking. In Episode 8 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk about how some sounds affect me greatly--specifically, loud, sudden, and incessant noises. From buses to babies to birds (that alliteration was so lucky), I explain what sets me off and why I think it affects HSPs more than others. Resources mentioned in this episode: Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net:
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Tue, 9 September 2014
Now that you've learned about high sensitivity, you may feel like a weight has been lifted off you. You feel more accepting of yourself and realize you aren't alone. You aren't weird! But how do you share this information with the most important person in your life? It can be hard to explain a concept like high sensitivity, especially to people who are skeptical (like my husband!) In this Episode 7 of the HSP Podcast, I have an imaginary conversation with a partner, wife, husband, boyfriend, or girlfriend to try to explain HSP in an easily-digestible way. If you like the podcast, please leave a rating and review in iTunes. It would very appreciated.Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net:
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Tue, 2 September 2014
Have you ever thought about quitting your job because you were overwhelmed? Throwing in the towel because you had too much to do, and couldn't get it all done? Did you ever consider...caring less? That's quite a radical concept for us HSPs. It goes against everything we feel. We're generally loyal, hard workers who care deeply about what we do. But our conscientiousness can bleed over into perfectionism, and when we can't meet our impossible standards, we'd sometimes rather quit than underperform. In episode 6 of the HSP Podcast, I talk about how caring less can make your job more bearable and won't hurt you as much as you might think. If you like the podcast, please leave a rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher! It would very appreciated.Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Tue, 26 August 2014
If I have one thing to do in a day, it weighs on me all day long. Even if it’s something enjoyable. There will be a kernel of anxiety in my brain all day, until the event happens. In episode #5, I talk about this odd phenomenon. Having a dentist appointment at 3pm shouldn't mean I can't go to a yoga class at 10am! Why do I feel "so busy" when I'm not? If you like the podcast, please leave a rating and review in iTunes or Stitcher! It would very appreciated.Related Posts on HighlySensitivePerson.net: Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 |
Tue, 19 August 2014
This episode is a rant. I want you to understand that before you listen. If you don't like complaining, you might want to skip it. In episode #4, I talk about my personal experience working in a cubicle in an office for over 1o years and my battle against the following enemies: noise, a stinky office kitchen, bright lights, a painful chair, a lack of control Formidable foes all, but no match for the ultimate solution: quitting and working from home. If you like the podcast, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher! It would very appreciated.
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Thu, 7 August 2014
In this introductory episode, I talk about what a Highly Sensitive Person ISN'T....and what they is. I mean, are. The goal of this podcast is to help other people realize if they are highly sensitive, that they aren't alone, and they aren't weird or wrong! I also cover the difference between introverts and HSPs, some benefits of being an HSP, and why high sensitivity isn't something you "have", like an illness.
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Thu, 7 August 2014
Does stagnant, warm, still air make you feel suffocated or claustrophobic? Do you need a fan or cool, fresh air to avoid a panic attack? I'm amazed to report that this specific topic is the most popular post on my blog. Who knew this was such a common thing?! In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with warm, still air, and offer some solutions to the issue.
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Thu, 7 August 2014
We face dozens if not hundreds of decisions every single day--from big decisions to tiny ones, and they all take energy. As HSPs, we put so much care and energy into everything we do, that making all these decisions can wear us out, leaving us with insufficient energy for the important things in our life! In this episode, I give some examples of ways to reduce the number of choices you have to make in your daily life. While there is no way to have a truly decision free life, by preparing and planning ahead, we can eliminate some of them!
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