The Highly Sensitive Person Podcast
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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-li...
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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!
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!
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:...
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'...
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...
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 h...
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 fo...
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...
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 wh...
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...
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...
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 w...
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 fo...
61: Amy Morin and Building Mental Strength
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 g...
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 per...
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...
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 e...
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...
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 migh...
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 n...
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 ab...
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...
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 abou...
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 goi...
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 int...
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 t...
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...
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...
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...
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 sensi...
43. The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 1)
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 cl...
42. Kelly Gets Profound
What if we HSPs could fully allow and embrace our strongest emotions--our reactions to beauty in nature in art? What if we didn't have to hold back at...
41. Where to vacation
An introvert/extrovert and HSP/non-HSP might take a look at the same vacation itinerary and have completely different reactions. An action-packed, bus...
40. Distracted at work
I'm often surprised that I am so easily distracted when I work. Isn't that a symptom of being weak-minded? sad face. If you find yourself easily distr...
39. Responding to the Haters
One of the reasons being a Highly Sensitive Person is tough because a lot of people don't believe that HSP is a legitimate thing.
This episode 3...
38. Handling Criticism
This episode 38 is about handling criticism. I talk about three little tactics I use to help deal with negative feedback in my life. (Last week I talk...
37. Self-criticism
HSPs often criticize themselves in order to avoid the trauma of criticism from others. Next week, I'll talk about how to handle criticism.
Big A...
36. Creativity
Today's episode was inspired by this bit of Dr. Elaine Aron's writing: “All HSPs are creative, by definition. Many have squashed their creativity beca...
35. Not all jokes are funny
Have you ever been told:
In this episode, I explain which jokes I find offensive and how sensitive people think it's more important to not hurt...
34. Sensitive to smells and odors
Are there specific smells and odors that you just cannot stand? And which smells are so wonderful they leave you in a state of bliss? Do you smell thi...