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

71. The Highly Sensitive Podcaster with Andy Mort

Nov 4th, 2016

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

70. Loneliness & the Importance of Relationships with Dr. Amy Banks

Oct 16th, 2016 37m 53s

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

69. Curious about Meditation?

Sep 17th, 2016

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 d

68. Self-realizations from a few years of knowing I'm an HSP

Aug 18th, 2016

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!

67. A view of HSPs from a non-HSP: interview with Al Motter

Jul 20th, 2016

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

66. The worst places on earth for HSPs

Jun 29th, 2016

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

65. Narcissists & Highly Sensitive People

Jun 10th, 2016

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 d

64: Oliver Burkeman on Happiness & Negative Thinking

May 12th, 2016 54m 59s

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 ide

63: "I feel like I'm drowning, like I'm never caught up"

Apr 25th, 2016 14m 20s

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 abou

62. Six Hidden Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive

Apr 14th, 2016 13m 25s

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 thin

61: Amy Morin and Building Mental Strength

Mar 28th, 2016

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

60: The Extroverted Highly Sensitive Man: An Interview with Johnny Martinez

Mar 14th, 2016

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

59: People who are celebrated for their sensitivity

Mar 2nd, 2016

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 cove

58: What is an Empath? With Caroline of The Happy Sensitive

Feb 13th, 2016

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,

57. Interview with teen HSP, Daisy Gumin

Feb 1st, 2016

Meet Daisy Gumin. She's an 18-year-old Highly Sensitive Person and introvert.She and her mother went through a harrowing year and a half of trying to figure out what was "wrong" with Daisy. She had been displaying destructive, angry, depressiv

56. Best Jobs for HSPs (revisited)

Jan 3rd, 2016

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 m

55. Easily Grossed Out

Dec 18th, 2015

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.Me

54. Crying

Nov 17th, 2015

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 vers

53. FAQs about HSPs (for those who are not highly sensitive)

Oct 6th, 2015

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 Question

52. The Sensitive Documentary: My reflections

Sep 22nd, 2015

“We miss nothing and have an innate ability to let others shine.” -John HughesThis 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 ground

51. Job Interviews- A Rant & Tips

Sep 9th, 2015

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,

50. How to stop wanting to escape your job

Aug 25th, 2015

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 yo