87. But What If I'm a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
Episode description
Psychologist Elaine Aron coined the term "Highly Sensitive Person" to refer to a subset of the population (estimated to be about 15-20%) who seem to have more sensitive nervous systems than the rest of the population. HSPs may be more easily overwhelmed and activated by stimuli in their internal and external environments, which may intersect with using food to help regulate the system. In this episode, we talk about:
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What does it mean to be a HSP?
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Stef’s score vs Sarah’s score (on the HSP test)
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Stef tickles her own arm in her sleep
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Sensitivity impact on motherhood
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The organizational aspect of food to regulate the impact of external chaos
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Do HSPs feel more sensitive to lack of control?
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What do we do to manage sensitivity?
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Food as a way to de-stimulate
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How to help someone who is highly sensitive
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