Unapologetically Sensitive

Highly Sensitive People often feel more connected when they are in nature, or listening to music, or watching performing arts.  We feel things deeply and pick up on subtleties, so these things nurture our spirit.

Highly Sensitive People think deeply about things that have happened; conversations they have had, and even about upcoming events.  We take in so much information, that we explore multiple aspects of things we've experienced.  Sometimes this means that we play "Could have, would have, should have" and it's usually not in our favor.  We tend to be hard on ourselves and beat ourselves up wishing the...

Highly Sensitive People are easily overwhelmed by sensory input (think the 5 senses--taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight).  Bright lights and bright sunshine can feel like too much, strong smells, loud noises or unappealing noises can feel assaulting to our finely-tuned nervous systems.  The texture of clothes can strongly impact us (tags, itchy fabric, restrictive clothing, tight belts or wais...

Lauren talks about the power of mirroring in relationships, and how it positively impacts her work as an interviewer and a therapist--mirroring is reflecting back what the other person has shared in order to improve communication. Lauren beautifully describes how she intentionally feel into emotions before and during sessions/interviews as a way to be an even more effective practitioner practition...

Annie talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being called a crybaby, and she would say now to her younger self. Quot...

If you've ever felt like you're alone, weird, different, this is where you may find your people. You're most likely neurodivergent. You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), autisitc, AUDHD, ADHD, an introvert, INFJ, ENFJ, deep thinker, deep feeler, creative, maker, healer or just someone who loves in-depth conversations.  I talk about what to expect from this podcast, and I play clips I recorde...