Ep. 74: Podcast Update!
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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
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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
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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 others worldwide) because it changed how I saw myself. It was through learning about introversion that I learned about high sensitivity; I wouldn't be typing this to you today without her book as the inception. More about Susan Cain: Susan is the co-founder of , a site that features advice and stories for introverts and extroverts alike on how...
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71. The Highly Sensitive Podcaster with Andy Mort
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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 topics covered in this episode include: receiving negative feedback, making money, and tips for people who want to start their own show. You can get in touch with Andy on , , , and find Looking for a Community for HSPs? As mentioned in this episode, Andy's HSP community, The Haven, is open for registration from Nov. 4-10, 2016. The Haven is a private...
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70. Loneliness & the Importance of Relationships with Dr. Amy Banks
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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 cherish being alone, and then sometimes wonder if we can get along without worrying about having relationships. After all, relationships are time consuming, difficult, and can be painful. But then we often realize that we cannot exist alone. It might seem easier to avoid relationships, but it is bad for our mental and physical health....
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69. Curious about Meditation?
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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 didn't understand what meditation was and whether I was doing it "right". I hope to reach other people, like me, who didn't think meditation would work for them. I hope this will inspire you to give it another try, because it can be rewarding. My favorite meditation apps: by Gaiam Want to support the podcast? If you enjoy my...
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68. Self-realizations from a few years of knowing I'm an HSP
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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 reflected in this episode on some positive realizations I've had about myself since learning I'm an HSP. Making this list felt really good; I hope it may serve as a prompt to consider your own experiences. How has your life changed since learning about HSPs? Want to support the podcast? If you enjoy my podcast and , if you...
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67. A view of HSPs from a non-HSP: interview with Al Motter
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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 a recent bout of medication gave him a few weeks of heightened sensitivity--resulting in some fascinating insights into our world. H is perspective, as an outsider to the HSP world, can help HSPs see the larger picture: there ARE a lot of great things about being able to feel deeply! He also talks about tutoring crying...
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66. The worst places on earth for HSPs
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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 isn’t advice, or a serious topic. It is sort of tongue-in-cheek, a little sarcastic, and even a bit silly. It’s more about pondering all the things that set off HSPs and then thinking which places have a lot of those things. So, disclaimer: don’t take this too seriously. Not everyone will agree with this list. **NEWS** 1. In the...
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65. Narcissists & Highly Sensitive People
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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 disorder. I think it's important for HSPs to be aware of this topic so they can identify and deal with harmful relationships. Nikki is an engaging guest and does a great job of explaining this topic in a digestible way. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), chemical dependency counselor (LCDC),...
info_outlineIn 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 many factors. I also cover some of the challenges of working for oneself, and the one question you can ask a potential employer to help decide of their company culture will be a good fit.
Resources mentioned on the show:
- The One Question You Should Ask About Every Job New York Times
Other posts on this blog about jobs & careers:
- Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person (or podcast version)
- Jobs and Careers for Highly Sensitive Persons (or podcast version)
- Is self-employment really the best for HSPs?
- HSP episode 50: how to stop wanting to escape your job
- HSP episode 33: An introvert in an extrovert’s job
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Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0