Ep. 74: Podcast Update!
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!
Apr 24, 2017•2 min
The Highly Sensitive Person Podcast
Do you experience joy, discomfort, empathy, and emotions very intensely? Are you easily overstimulated or bothered by small changes in your environment?
You aren’t alone, in fact, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this podcast, host, blogger, (and HSP herself) Kelly shares real-life experiences that may have you nodding and thinking: “I thought I was the only one who felt that way”!
Introverts and people with shyness and social anxiety may also find comfort and camaraderie here. Remember--you aren’t crazy or weird…just highly sensitive!
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73. Dealing with houseguests
A while ago, I received a listener request to do an episode about dealing with people staying at your house--houseguests. Here it is!
Dec 26, 20160
72. Interview with Susan Cain, author of Quiet
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, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking was my first introduction to introversion. The book changed my life (and thousands of others worldwide) because it changed how I saw myself. It was through learning about introversion that I learned about high sensitivity; I wouldn't be typing this to you today without her book as the inception. ...
Dec 07, 20160
71. The Highly Sensitive Podcaster with Andy Mort
Today's episode features Andy Mort of the Gentle Rebel podcast (formerly known as the Sheep Dressed like Wolves podcast). We talk about what it's like to be a Highly Sensitive Person and a podcaster. (He interviewed me on his show recently, too: listen here !) Some of the topics covered in this episode include: receiving negative feedback, making money, and tips for people who want to start their own show. You can get in touch with Andy on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , and find his music here. ...
Nov 04, 20160
70. Loneliness & the Importance of Relationships with Dr. Amy Banks
Recently someone posted this question in the introvert subreddit on reddit: "How to deal with half wanting new friends and half wanting to be a hermit?" I hear and read questions like this all the time from introverts and introverted HSPs. We cherish being alone, and then sometimes wonder if we can get along without worrying about having relationships. After all, relationships are time consuming, difficult, and can be painful. But then we often realize that we cannot exist alone. It might seem e...
Oct 16, 2016•38 min
69. Curious about Meditation?
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. Meditation has helped me a lot over the past year. There was a time when I didn't think I could do it. I didn't understand what meditation was and whether I was doing it "right". I hope to reach other people, like me, who didn't think meditation would work for them. I hope this will inspire you to give it another try, because it can be rewarding. My favorite m...
Sep 17, 20160
68. Self-realizations from a few years of knowing I'm an HSP
Discovering the concept of high sensitivity and learning you are a Highly Sensitive Person can be a major life moment for some people. It was for me! Now that I've been living with this knowledge for a few years (and learning more all the time!), I reflected in this episode on some positive realizations I've had about myself since learning I'm an HSP. Making this list felt really good; I hope it may serve as a prompt to consider your own experiences. How has your life changed since learning abou...
Aug 18, 20160
67. A view of HSPs from a non-HSP: interview with Al Motter
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 he doesn't have the trait of high sensitivity. In this episode, Al talks about how he sometimes wishes he was more sensitive, and how a recent bout of medication gave him a few weeks of heightened sensitivity--resulting in some fascinating insights into our world. H is perspective, as an outsider to the HSP world, can help HSPs see the larger picture: there A...
Jul 20, 20160
66. The worst places on earth for HSPs
Overstimulation. Noise, chaos, bright lights, smells, crowds. These are the highly sensitive person's kryptonite. I've brainstormed a list of what I think are the worst places on earth for HSPs . This episode is a little different than most—this isn’t advice, or a serious topic. It is sort of tongue-in-cheek, a little sarcastic, and even a bit silly. It’s more about pondering all the things that set off HSPs and then thinking which places have a lot of those things. So, disclaimer: don’t take th...
Jun 29, 20160
65. Narcissists & Highly Sensitive People
Did you know that highly sensitive people and narcissists tend to be attracted to each other ? I've welcomed Nikki Eisenhauer onto the show today to discuss what a narcissist is and why HSPs can be drawn to people with narcissistic personality disorder . I think it's important for HSPs to be aware of this topic so they can identify and deal with harmful relationships. Nikki is an engaging guest and does a great job of explaining this topic in a digestible way. She is a licensed professional coun...
Jun 10, 20160
64: Oliver Burkeman on Happiness & Negative Thinking
I'm thrilled to have on the podcast Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking . Oliver is a writer for The Guardian. In his column titled, " This column will change your life" , he explores ideas around social psychology, self-help culture, productivity, and the science of happiness. The Antidote was one of those books that came at the right time in my life. I was struggling with insomnia, brought on by anxiety....brought on by feeling like I...
May 12, 2016•55 min
63: "I feel like I'm drowning, like I'm never caught up"
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 their work and businesses. It made me sad to hear that they were struggling and not feeling good about themselves. I can totally relate to the feeling of underachievement. I felt inspired to try to help those of us who can never live up to our own expectations. In this episode, I talk about: How we compare ourselves to others on social media, even though ...
Apr 25, 2016•14 min
62. Six Hidden Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive
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 celebrated for their sensitivity, like artists and musicians. In today's show, I'm discussing what I think are 6 not-so-well-known benefits of being highly sensitive. We've all heard that HSPs have lots of empathy and are good listeners and connect with animals and stuff like that, but I tried to find some benefits that were a bit more hidden. Take a listen to...
Apr 14, 2016•13 min
61: Amy Morin and Building Mental Strength
A popular misconception about Highly Sensitive people--to those who aren’t very familiar with the trait--is that HSPs are always emotionally fragile and not mentally strong. But this isn't true. You CAN be mentally strong and an HSP--it's all about your coping skills. That’s why I’m excited to share with you Episode 61's guest, Amy Morin , who is an expert on mental strength. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, professor, a TED talk speaker, and published author. In 2013, ...
Mar 28, 20160
60: The Extroverted Highly Sensitive Man: An Interview with Johnny Martinez
The Highly Sensitive Podcast is for people with Sensory Processing Sensitivity--or those who want to better understand HSPs. In this show, I share personal stories, tips, rants, and occasionally interviews with interesting HSPs. Today's episode is a special treat! I've got an interview with an extroverted, highly sensitive, man. He's also a comedian and software engineer. It's Johnny Martinez of the Introvert Extrovert Podcast . In this episode, Johnny talks about: How being highly sensitive can...
Mar 14, 20160
59: People who are celebrated for their sensitivity
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 role to play in this world. I plan to do a few episodes about this topic--since there is so much to cover--but this specific show is about the people who are celebrated for their sensitivity. That's right--those who are successful and respected due in part to their sensitive nature and what they bring to the world. Want to support the podcast? Become a Patro...
Mar 02, 20160
58: What is an Empath? With Caroline of The Happy Sensitive
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 a lot of empathy....? But that didn't seem right. When searching for a simple explanation about empaths, I came up empty, until I found this great article on Caroline's website, The Happy Sensitive . It was then I knew that I just had to get Caroline on the podcast to help explain empaths! In this episode, we discuss: What is and isn't an empath The struggle...
Feb 13, 20160
56. Best Jobs for HSPs (revisited)
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 thoughts on this have changed. In today's show, I explain how the best job for HSPs....depends. On so many factors. I also cover some of the challenges of working for oneself, and the one question you can ask a potential employer to help decide of their company culture will be a good fit. Resources mentioned on the show: The One Question You Should Ask Abou...
Jan 03, 20160
55. Easily Grossed Out
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 might get "grossed out" more than people without the trait--touching on the vasovagel response. Mentioned on the show: Radiolab "The Heartbeat" episode The blog post version of this post: Visceral Reactions to Blood & Guts Want to support the show? If you enjoy my podcast and blog , if you find it helpful, uplifting, or entertaining, that's awesome...
Dec 18, 20150
54. Crying
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 HSPs really DO cry "a lot" or not. I also discuss the difference in crying in a ranking situation versus a linking situation (the concept comes from a great blog post by Dr. Elaine Aron .) Mentioned on the show: Blog post: "About Crying Easily" by Dr. Elaine Aron Related content on this blog: My response to The Telegraph article about HSPs My response to th...
Nov 17, 20150
53. FAQs about HSPs (for those who are not highly sensitive)
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 learn more about it to support someone in their life. In this show, I cover some "Frequently Asked Questions" about HSPs to clear up some misconceptions about the trait. Including: Aren’t “sensitive” people just drama queens and crybabies? Is “Highly Sensitive Person” a made-up thing people use as an excuse to act a certain way? Can’t you just toughen up? My pa...
Oct 06, 20150
52. The Sensitive Documentary: My reflections
“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 documentary, called Sensitive: The Untold Story , came out on September 10. I thought the documentary was groundbreaking and an amazing tool for people to learn about high sensitivity. Dr. Aron’s script expertly covered all the most frequently asked questions about HSPs—the science and evidence behind it, what it means, misconceptions, and more. There were a few po...
Sep 22, 20150
51. Job Interviews- A Rant & Tips
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 why traditional interviews are a poor way to judge a candidate, how HSPs may react to being interviewed, and end it with 3 interviews tips. (Hey, I wanted to offer something helpful instead of just ranting!) If you enjoy my podcast and blog , if you find it helpful, uplifting, or entertaining, that's awesome! Would you consider giving just $1 per episode? Ch...
Sep 09, 20150
50. How to stop wanting to escape your job
Have you ever thought: "If only I could quit my job, everything would be better." And you daydream about following your passions, or traveling, or going after that business idea you've always fantasized about? But you know, deep down, that you will never quit your office job, for whatever reason. And that depresses you. Well, hopefully today's episode will make you feel a bit better. It talks about how these types of dreams often have little grounding in reality. They are wishful goals that have...
Aug 25, 20150
49. Arguing with internet trolls and other people who anger you
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 gotten into a fight online with a complete idiot? Then, did you later find yourself turning over the events in your head, getting angry all over again? Then you felt a little sheepish about it? This episode is about just that--when we HSPs get passionate and fired up about our opinions, we sometimes forget that we have a CHOICE about whether or not to get up...
Aug 05, 20150
48. How to Give Condolences
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 happen to them. I want SO BADLY to say something helpful, but I’m always afraid that I’ll say the wrong thing. So this honestly isn’t for HSPs only—these tips could help anyone. Links from this episode: The Condolence Coach blog Condolence notes for the death of a pet: A Dog’s Tale Condolence notes for miscarriage or stillbirth: Soothing A Terrible Loss Thank...
Jul 21, 20150
47. Overwhelmed by Big Parties
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-long parties can wear on me, no matter how much I like the people there. Here are my tips on how to deal with overwhelm at long parties. Related content on my blog: Handling Criticism (Episode 38) Enjoy parties for the first time ever...take 2 cars! A blog post where I grump about not doing well at a party Do you like the show? If you enjoy my podcast and blog...
Jul 07, 20150
46. Empathy & the Spicy Food Contest
Storytime! In this episode, I talk about how I convinced my husband to participate in a contest eating increasingly spicier chicken wings. What followed was an intense HSP moment. Also, please note that the show will now be published every two weeks instead of weekly. Here's the blog post related to this episode: Empathy & Regret at a Spicy Wing Eating Contest If you enjoy my podcast and blog , if you find it helpful, uplifting, or entertaining, that's awesome! Would you consider giving just...
Jun 23, 20150
45. Are you a People Pleaser
“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 things a people pleaser might say. People pleasers take on too much and don't know when to say "no". Their desire to please others and be seen as important and helpful can lead to overwhelm and resentment. Today, I talk about why people have a have time saying No and some ways to stop being a pushover. Other resources on being a people pleaser: How to stop being...
Jun 17, 20150
44. The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 2)
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 sensitive than men and that men should be tough and stoic. This expectation could clash with the traits of being an HSP, for men. Today, I talk about how to deal with those challenges as well as the positives of being an HSP and a man. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ted Zeff's article about highly sensitive men on Dr. Elaine Aron's website WSJ Article ...
Jun 09, 20150
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