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Having houseguests can be fun…but stressful. In this listener-requested episode, I offer tips on how to survive houseguests and how to deal with being a houseguest yourself.

HSP Podcast #72: The Susan Cain Interview

When I started this podcast, my #1 dream guest was Susan Cain. Susan’s 2012 book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” was my first introduction to introversion and changed my life and the lives of thousands around the world.

HSP Podcast #71: The Highly Sensitive Podcaster, with Andy Mort

Andy Mort of the Gentle Rebel podcast and I talk about what it’s like to be an HSP and a podcaster. Some of the topics covered include: receiving negative feedback, making money, and tips for starting a podcast.

HSP Podcast #70: Loneliness & the importance of relationships, with Dr. Amy Banks

HSPs can find relationships both challenging and rewarding. In this show we discuss: the health impact of loneliness and disconnection, why American society values the “do-it-alone” mindset, online bullying, dopamine, and more.

HSP Podcast #69: Curious about meditation?

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HSP Podcast #68: Self-realizations from a few years of knowing I’m a Highly Sensitive Person

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HSP Podcast #67: A view of HSPs from a non-HSP, with Al Motter

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HSP Podcast #66: The worst places in the world for an HSP

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HSP Podcast #65: Narcissists & HSPs, with Nikki Eisenhauer

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Did you know that HSPs and people with narcissistic personality disorder tend to be attracted to each other? Nikki explains what a narcissist is, why HSPs can be drawn to them, the difference between a narcissist vs. sociopath personality, and more.

HSP Podcast #64: Oliver Burkeman on Happiness & Negative Thinking

Oliver Burkeman authored a book I LOVE: “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking.” We discuss: why traditional “positive thinking” doesn’t work, goal-setting, embracing uncertainty, meditation, whether thinking too much leads to depression, and more.

HSP Podcast #63: “I feel like I’m drowning, like I’m never caught up”

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HSP Podcast #62: 6 Hidden Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive

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http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/Ep._62_no_ad_benefits.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS In episode 59, I started a series about the positive aspects of being a Highly Sensitive Person. I talked...

HSP Podcast #61: Building Mental Strength, an interview with Amy Morin

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A common misconception about HSPs is that they’re emotionally fragile and not mentally strong. Not true!! Amy Morin, an expert on mental strength, talks about using coping skills as an HSP!

HSP Podcast #60: An Interview with Extrovert Male HSP, Johnny Martinez

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HSP Podcast #59: People who are celebrated for their sensitivity

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HSP Podcast #58: What is an Empath? with Caroline of The Happy Sensitive

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HSP Podcast #56: Jobs for HSPs (revisited)

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HSP Podcast #55: Easily Grossed Out

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HSP Podcast #54: Crying

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HSP Podcast #53: FAQs about HSPs (for people who aren’t highly sensitive)

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HSP Podcast #52: The Sensitive Documentary – My Reflections

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http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/52._The_Sensitive_Documentary.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS “We miss nothing and have an innate ability to let others shine.” -John Hughes This has been a big...

HSP Podcast #51: Job Interviews – Tips & A Rant

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.

HSP Podcast #50: How to stop wanting to escape your job

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HSP Podcast #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?

HSP Podcast #48: 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 isn’t for HSPs only—these tips could help anyone.

HSP Podcast #47: Overwhelmed by Parties

Hours-long parties can wear on me, no matter how much I like the people in attendance! This episode includes my tips on how to deal with overwhelm at long parties or family gatherings.

HSP Podcast #46: Empathy & the Spicy Food Contest

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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.

HSP Podcast #45: Are you a People Pleaser?

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People pleasers take on too much and have a hard time saying “no”. Their desire to please others and be seen as important and helpful can lead to overwhelm and resentment.

HSP Podcast #44: The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 2)

There is a cultural expectation that women are more emotional and sensitive than men and that men should be tough and stoic. Today, I talk about how to deal with those challenges as well as the positives of being an HSP and a man.

HSP Podcast #43: The Highly Sensitive Man

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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.

HSP Podcast #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 all?

HSP Podcast #41: Where to Vacation

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HSP Podcast #40: Fighting distractions at work

If you find yourself easily distracted (especially when working at home), please know that you aren’t the only one. Lots of us share the same struggle. The key is to acknowledge, accept, and adjust.

HSP Podcast #39: Responding to the Haters

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One of the reasons being a Highly Sensitive Person is tough is because a lot of people don’t believe that high sensitivity is a legitimate thing. This episode is about dealing with those haters.

HSP Podcast #38: Handling Criticism

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This episode 38 is about handling criticism. I talk about three little tactics I use to help deal with negative feedback in my life.

HSP Podcast #37: Self-Criticism

This episode 37 is about criticism, which goes hand-in-hand with publishing a book and reading reviews! I talk about how HSPs often criticize themselves in order to avoid the trauma of criticism from others.

HSP Podcast #36: Creativity

“All HSPs are creative, by definition. Many have squashed their creativity because of their low self-esteem; many more had it squashed for them, before they could ever know about it.”

HSP Podcast #35: Being offended by “jokes”

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In this episode, I explain which jokes I find offensive and how sensitive people think it’s more important to not hurt people than to be funny.

HSP Podcast #34: Sensitivity to Smells & Odors

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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 things that other people don’t?

HSP Podcast #33: An introvert in an extrovert’s job

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HSP Podcast #32: Compassionate Care

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Imagine riding in a car with your friends, and everything goes black. The next thing you know, you are lying somewhere, but you can’t see. You’re in indescribable pain. You can’t speak. You can’t move your head.

HSP Podcast #31: Airplane Turbulence

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In this episode, I talk about why turbulence is scary to some people, plus some tips on how I calm down while on a plane.

HSP Podcast #30: Politeness

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HSP Podcast #29: Extroverts

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HSP Podcast #28: Travel Tips

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HSP Podcast #27: Science!

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HSP Podcast #26: Caffeine

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HSP Podcast #25: Using High Sensitivity as a “Crutch”

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HSP Podcast #24: 7 tips for dealing with the challenges of being an HSP

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HSP Podcast 23: Kindred Spirits

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HSP Podcast #22: Emotional Cutting

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HSP Podcast #21: Gift Giving

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HSP Podcast #20: Anticipatory Grief

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HSP Podcast #19: The best careers for HSPs

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HSP Podcast #18: The Best Job for Highly Sensitive Persons

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HSP Podcast #17: Sensory Processing Sensitivity

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HSP Podcast #16: High Sensation Seeking

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HSP Podcast #15: Needing Control

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HSP Podcast #14: So. Much. Empathy.

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HSP Podcast #13: Obsessing over Details

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HSP Podcast #12: Beauty in Nature & Art

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HSP Podcast #11: I Hate Being Highly Sensitive

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HSP Podcast #10: HSP & Animals

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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.

HSP Podcast #9: Scary Horror Movies? NOPE

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http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/HSP_ep9_scary_movies.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSI 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...

HSP Podcast #8: I’m So Jumpy! (Loud Noises and Sudden Sounds)

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HSP Podcast #7: Explaining HSP to Your Partner

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HSP Podcast #6: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job

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Have you ever thought about just quitting your job because you were overwhelmed? What about just…caring less?

HSP Podcast #5: Having Plans Weighs on Me All Day

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HSP Podcast #4: Rant Against Working in an Office Cubicle

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HSP Podcast #3: Decision-Free Living