The Highly Sensitive Person Podcast

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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!

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, was my first introduction to introversion. The book changed my life (and thousands of...
71. The Highly Sensitive Podcaster with Andy Mort
Today's episode features Andy Mort of the (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: !) Some of the...
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?" I hear and read questions like this all the time from introverts and introverted HSPs. We...
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 has helped me a lot over the past year. There was a time when I didn't think I could do it. I...
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 for me! Now that I've been living with this knowledge for a few years (and learning more all the time!), I...
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 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 he was more sensitive, and how...
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 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
HSPs can be attracted to narcissism
64: Oliver Burkeman on Happiness & Negative Thinking
I'm thrilled to have on the podcast Oliver Burkeman, author of . Oliver is a writer for The Guardian. In his column titled, ", he explores ideas around social psychology, self-help culture, productivity, and the science of happiness. The...
63: "I feel like I'm drowning, like I'm never caught up"
The feeling of underachievement and being behind
62. Six Hidden Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive
In , 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 think are...
61: Amy Morin and Building Mental Strength
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
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 is a...
59: People who are celebrated for their sensitivity
Think about the artists, musicians, writers, and actors.....
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 empathy....? But that didn't seem right. When searching for a simple explanation about...
56. Best Jobs for HSPs (revisited)
What is the best career for a highly sensitive person?
55. Easily Grossed Out
Does blood, guts, and gore make you feel faint?
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 not HSPs really DO cry "a lot" or not. I also discuss the difference in crying in a ranking situation...

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