Podcasts by 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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Ep. 74: Podcast Update! from 2017-04-24T06:32:48
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!
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73. Dealing with houseguests from 2016-12-26T23:11:04
A while ago, I received a listener request to do an episode about dealing with people staying at your house--houseguests. Here it is!
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72. Interview with Susan Cain, author of Quiet from 2016-12-07T22:57:30
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 P...
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71. The Highly Sensitive Podcaster with Andy Mort from 2016-11-04T18:01:09
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 ...
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70. Loneliness&the Importance of Relationships with Dr. Amy Banks from 2016-10-16T20:37:31
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 a...
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69. Curious about Meditation? from 2016-09-17T06:44:51
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...
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68. Self-realizations from a few years of knowing I'm an HSP from 2016-08-18T20:03:39
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...
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67. A view of HSPs from a non-HSP: interview with Al Motter from 2016-07-20T00:47:40
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 does...
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66. The worst places on earth for HSPs from 2016-06-29T00:41:26
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 eart...
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65. Narcissists&Highly Sensitive People from 2016-06-10T22:30:15
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 narciss...
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64: Oliver Burkeman on Happiness&Negative Thinking from 2016-05-12T01:43:02
I'm thrilled to have on the podcast Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking.
Oliver i...
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63: "I feel like I'm drowning, like I'm never caught up" from 2016-04-25T23:36:33
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 t...
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62. Six Hidden Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive from 2016-04-14T04:56:38
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 ...
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61: Amy Morin and Building Mental Strength from 2016-03-28T06:57:30
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.
60: The Extroverted Highly Sensitive Man: An Interview with Johnny Martinez from 2016-03-14T21:29:14
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...
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59: People who are celebrated for their sensitivity from 2016-03-02T01:33:28
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 p...
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58: What is an Empath? With Caroline of The Happy Sensitive from 2016-02-13T19:11:52
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...
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57. Interview with teen HSP, Daisy Gumin from 2016-02-01T21:25:02
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 Dai...
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56. Best Jobs for HSPs (revisited) from 2016-01-03T18:58:52
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...
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55. Easily Grossed Out from 2015-12-18T17:42:28
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...
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54. Crying from 2015-11-17T23:39:10
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.
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53. FAQs about HSPs (for those who are not highly sensitive) from 2015-10-06T22:01:21
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 i...
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52. The Sensitive Documentary: My reflections from 2015-09-22T21:17:40
“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: Th...
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51. Job Interviews- A Rant&Tips from 2015-09-09T20:53:43
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 w...
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50. How to stop wanting to escape your job from 2015-08-25T17:55:31
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 fa...
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49. Arguing with internet trolls and other people who anger you from 2015-08-05T05:41:38
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 id...
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48. How to Give Condolences from 2015-07-21T17:14:27
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 helpfu...
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47. Overwhelmed by Big Parties from 2015-07-07T16:18:50
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 t...
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46. Empathy&the Spicy Food Contest from 2015-06-23T22:20:46
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, p...
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45. Are you a People Pleaser from 2015-06-17T03:14:56
“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...
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44. The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 2) from 2015-06-09T16:06:54
Last week, in part 1, I talked about the challenges of being a male HSP.
There is a cultural expectation that wom...
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43. The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 1) from 2015-06-02T18:40:26
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...
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42. Kelly Gets Profound from 2015-05-27T06:08:46
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?
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41. Where to vacation from 2015-05-19T21:57:36
An introvert/extrovert and HSP/non-HSP might take a look at the same vacation itinerary and have completely different reactions. An action-packed, busy vacation in a chaotic big city might seem ...
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40. Distracted at work from 2015-05-12T19:29:53
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 distracted (especially when working at home), ple...
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39. Responding to the Haters from 2015-05-05T13:00
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 39 is about dealing with those hate...
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38. Handling Criticism from 2015-04-29T06:17:45
This episode 38 is about handling criticism. I talk about three little tactics I use to help deal with negative feedback in my life. (Listen
37. Self-criticism from 2015-04-21T23:58:44
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 Announcement: My new book is out on ...
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36. Creativity from 2015-04-08T03:08:40
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 because of their low self-esteem; many more had ...
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35. Not all jokes are funny from 2015-04-01T00:05:53
Have you ever been told:
- “Learn to take a joke."
- "Why are you so serious?"
- "Lighten up."
In this episode, I explain which jokes I find offensive and ...
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34. Sensitive to smells and odors from 2015-03-17T21:03:10
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?
33. Introverts in an Extrovert's Job from 2015-03-10T19:41:14
When I’ve talked about jobs and careers in the past, I’ve always said that sales, in my opinion, is one of the worst jobs for introverted HSPs.
But a post on Red...
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32. Compassionate Care from 2015-03-03T16:00
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’...
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31. Airplane Turbulence from 2015-02-24T07:35:04
Over the past dozen years or so, I’ve gotten more and more scared of turbulence on airplanes.
When I was younger, I enjoyed turbulence. I remember a time when I would snicker when I saw o...
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30. Politeness from 2015-02-18T00:21:41
Are you ever sorry about being sorry? Have you apologized to inanimate objects? Because HSPs are observant to social cues and other people’s feelings, we tend to be very polite. And not only do ...
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29. Extroverted HSPs from 2015-02-04T00:12:45
One glaring topic I have neglected to cover in this podcast and blog is extroverts. Approximately 30% of HSPs are extroverts! (btw, it can also be spelled extravert).
In ...
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28. Travel Tips from 2015-01-28T21:21:19
How have I not yet tackled the topic of travel? I looove to explore new places, and in today's episode, I share my top 11 HSP travel tips from 35+ countries of experience.
If you like the...
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27. Science! from 2015-01-20T22:13:40
In today's episode, I talk about the most interesting parts of this great interview of Dr. Elaine ...
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26. Caffeine from 2015-01-13T17:24:17
In this episode 26, I talk about how and why HSPs are more sensitive to caffeine than others. I also touch on the effects of other drugs as well as a possible connection to Mitral Valve Prolapse...
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25. Using high sensitivity as a "crutch" from 2015-01-06T22:07:01
In this episode 25, I share some quotes from people in relationships with HSPs who are fed up! They say that HSPs are selfish and don't try to improve themselves. This bums me out and I hope tha...
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24. Tips for Coping with the Challenges of Being Highly Sensitive from 2014-12-30T08:04:16
In this episode 23, I provide some tips on how to deal with the challenging aspects of being highly sensitive. Do you ever say these things to yourself?
- "I give a lot to other peopl... Listen
23. Kindred Spirits&Friendship from 2014-12-16T19:07:35
Pontificating on Friendship
"Kindred Spirits" are intimate friends, people with whom you are comfortable being your true self. HSPs are often on the hunt for kindred spirits, especially...
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22. Emotional Cutting from 2014-12-09T08:00:12
Emotional cutting is reading or watching things that hurt us emotionally...but we keeping doing them anyway. I do this when I look at dog rescues on Facebook that show when animals were saved or...
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21. Gift Giving from 2014-12-03T02:44:41
The holiday season is here and I've been thinking about gift giving. HSPs' temperament makes them well-suited to picking out the perfect gift for loved ones. We pay close attention to details so...
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20. Anticipatory Grief from 2014-11-24T15:00
Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs before an impending loss, typically, the death of someone close to you. This episode is about how us HSPs can experience this grief more than o...
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19. Best Careers for Highly Sensitive Introverts from 2014-11-18T16:00
The previous episode was about the single best job for HSPs--working for yourself. Today's show is about more traditional jobs and careers, including what you should look for (and avoid as an HS...
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18. The Best Job for an HSP Introvert from 2014-11-11T15:00
Since HSPs are detail-oriented, and can be bothered by too much stimuli, there is one job that seems to make the most sense for us! Learn about it here in episode 18.
If you like the ...
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17. Highly "Sensory" People from 2014-11-04T15:00
Episode 17 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is brought to you by the word sensitive.
A blog reader, Mike Voss, gave me the great suggestion that maybe the moniker Highly Se...
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16: High Sensation Seeking from 2014-10-28T06:15:07
Episode 16 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about High Sensation Seeking HSPs. You have no idea how many times I had to edit myself saying that mouthful of words incorrectly in this...
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15: Needing Control from 2014-10-21T06:27:49
Episode 15 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about control. It wasn't until I started writing about all my HSP stuff that I realized so many of the things that bothered me were about a l...
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14: So. Much. Empathy from 2014-10-14T22:10:41
Episode 14 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast is about empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another being. I talk about wondering if Muay Thai fighters are l...
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13: Obsessing over details from 2014-10-07T22:45:13
In Episode 13 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I tell a story about obsessing over sliced vs. non-sliced challah bread. Will I ruin dinner? Or will everything be fine? The suspense is riv...
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12: Beauty Threshold from 2014-10-02T06:32:26
Highly sensitive people are often deeply moved by beauty in art and nature. This is a pretty cool aspect of being an HSP.
In Episode 12 of the Highly Sensitive Person Podcast, I talk abou...
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11: I Hate Being Highly Sensitive from 2014-09-30T02:32:29
Why can't I ever be happy with the way things are? Why do little things bother me? Why do I complain so much?
Why can't I be normal?
These feelings make me angry at myself. Why can...
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10: Animals & HSPs from 2014-09-23T06:14:44
I got a dog about 6 months ago--it's the first time I've ever cared for an animal in my life. It's been a fulfilling and fun experience.
In Episode 10 of the Highly Sensitive Person P...
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09: Scary movies? NOPE from 2014-09-17T22:05:36
I am highly sensitive to violence and horror. I learned ea...
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08: Why am I so Jumpy? from 2014-09-16T06:30:14
I am jumpy. I've been scared by my own shadow (no joke). Just last night, I was using my iPhone as a flashlight in the dark, when it illuminated a mirror, and my reflection scared me. Also not j...
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07: Explaining HSP to Your Partner from 2014-09-09T07:49:17
Now that you've learned about high sensitivity, you may feel like a weight has been lifted off you. You feel more accepting of yourself and realize you aren't alone. You aren't weird!
But...
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06: The Importance of Caring Less About Your Job from 2014-09-02T07:23:59
Have you ever thought about quitting your job bec...
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04: Rant Against Office Cubicles from 2014-08-19T22:26:09
This episode is a rant. I want you to understand that before you listen. If you don't like complaining, you might want to skip it.
In episode #4, I talk about my personal experience worki...
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01: What is a Highly Sensitive Person? from 2014-08-07T23:34:15
In this introductory episode, I talk about what a Highly Sensitive Person ISN'T....and what they is.
I mean, are.
The goal of this podcast is to help other people realize ...
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02: I Feel Suffocated by Stagnant, Warm Air from 2014-08-07T22:49:29
Does stagnant, warm, still air make you feel suffocated or claustrophobic? Do you need a fan or cool, fresh air to avoid a panic attack? I'm amazed to report that this specific topic is Listen
03: Decision-Free Living from 2014-08-07T22:38:05
We face dozens if not hundreds of decisions every single day--from big decisions to tiny ones, and they all take energy.
As HSPs, we put so much care and energy into everything we do, tha...
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