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Unapologetically AuDHD8. What is Autism Part 4: The DSM Got It Wrong: What Autism Really Looks Like8. What is Autism Part 4: The DSM Got It Wrong: What Autism Really Looks Like SUMMARY In this conversation, Patricia Young (she/her) and Alex McLaughlin (they/them) wrap up their discussion on the DSM criteria for autism through a deeply human, neurodiversity-affirming lens. They unpack how autism presents across childhood and adulthood, challenge medicalized definitions, and reflect on the lived realities of autistic experience—from masking and burnout to doubt, misdiagnosis, and the ongoing process of self-understanding. Together, they illustrate how embracing neurodivergence transforms shame into self-compassion and invites deeper connection and authenticity. SO...
2025-11-0735 min
Unapologetically Sensitive268 The Push-Pull of ADHD and Autism: Stretching Without BreakingThe Push-Pull of ADHD and Autism: Stretching Without Breaking In this candid conversation, Patricia Young (she/her) and B Lourenco (she/her) dive deep into the realities of living with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. They explore the push-pull between self-accommodation and stretching ourselves, how shame and internalized ableism impact daily life, and what it means to create realistic support systems at home, in relationships, and in the workplace. Expect raw honesty, relatable stories, and practical insights for navigating neurodivergent life. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE · The ongoing "driver's seat b...
2025-10-2843 min
Unapologetically AuDHD0: Introduction and What to ExpectIntroduction and What to Expect In this episode of Unapologetically, AuDHD, hosts Patricia Young (she/her) and Alex McLaughlin (they/them) introduce this new podcast, sharing their backgrounds, experiences, and the mission behind the show. They discuss the importance of normalizing neurodivergent experiences, the topics they plan to cover, and some feelings about self-disclosure in therapy. The conversation aims to create a supportive community for those who identify as neurodivergent, particularly those who are autistic, ADHD, OCD, and PDA. TAKEAWAYS Patricia Young was a licensed clinical social worker. She currently provides online coaching...
2025-07-1919 minUnapologetically Sensitive225 Navigating Autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance, or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) Navigating Autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) I discuss being diagnosed Autistic with a PDA (pathological demand avoidance) profile. I express frustration with the DSM criteria for ADHD and autism, as I don't see myself in the criteria. I highlight the common misdiagnosis of PDA as oppositional defiant disorder in children, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of neurodivergent experiences. I advocate a shift from viewing differences as deficits, and the importance of recognizing the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. HIGHLIGHTS Summary In this episode, P...
2024-01-0934 minUnapologetically Sensitive174 How to Support Someone with Attachment InjuriesHow to Support Someone with Attachment Injuries How do you to someone when their attachment wounds are present without self-defensiveness, or feeling that you did something wrong? How do you learn to deeply listen without your own bias or agenda? What are the barriers that come up that prevent you from being present for someone else? How do you make space for each other's young parts? Jen and I talk about this, and we give some ways to start learning to practice doing this. GUEST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC
2023-01-1733 minUnapologetically Sensitive142 Being Present to our Wounded Parts, With Jen PerryBeing Present to our Wounded Parts Jen had a really tough week, & we talk about what it was like for her to start week feeling like she was too much, & her needs were too much. I was honored to be present for her this week, and she was able to work on healing that young part so she can be present for herself. When your parents can't attune with you, you believe that you and your needs are too much. Jen talks about what she did this week to help herself heal. Healing happens with others and doing inner w...
2022-06-0726 minUnapologetically SensitiveSetting Boundaries with Emotionally Immature People, with Lindsay Gibson, PsyD.Setting Boundaries with Emotionally Immature People Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents provides a 5-part process outlining how to set boundaries with an Emotionally Immature Person (EIP). She also talks about how to reinforce and reset those boundaries when they aren't honored. Dr. Gibson talks about how to determine the optimal physical and psychological distance with EIPs, including examples. Dr. Gibson states what you can say when an EIP says something hurtful. GUEST Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. HIGHLIGHTS 5-Part...
2022-05-0353 minUnapologetically SensitiveSelf-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents with Dr. Lindsay GibsonSelf-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents talks about self-care in regards to self-confidence, security, self-connection, self-awareness and emotional self-protection. She talks about how being an adult child impacts a person's choices and behaviors in relationships. She also talks about how sensitivity can affect a person's functioning in these areas. GUEST Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. HIGHLIGHTS Here are some of the questions Dr. Gibson responds to: Tell us about your most recent b...
2022-02-1555 minUnapologetically SensitiveLeadership Skills that are Innate Traits for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Dr. Catherine ZeisnerTITLE Leadership Skills that are innate traits for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) GUEST Dr. Catherine Zeisner EPISODE OVERVIEW Dr. Catherine Zeisner describes what she calls competencies of good leadership. We talk about thriving, resiliency, authenticity, self-advocacy and the value of sharing one's feelings. We relate these competencies back to how the Highly Sensitive Person is innately wired, and how these skills show up in relationships with our partner, co-workers, friendships, families and in parenting in addition to leadership roles. HIGHLIGHTS Empathic Good listener Humble Believe in the te...
2021-02-161h 07Unapologetically SensitiveThe Rebellious Widow: A Practical Guide to Love and Life After Loss, with Jill Johnson-YoungTITLE The Rebellious Widow: A Practical Guide to Love and Life After Loss GUEST Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Jill talks about the impetus for writing her newest book, "The Rebellious Widow: Reclaiming Life and Love after Loss," which came from the blogs she wrote through the deaths of both of her wives. Jill's book is a guide to successfully navigate and grow through terminal illness, death, and recovery from being widowed. She wants readers to use it to be prepared for what's coming, from a "boots on the ground" organizing and...
2021-02-0259 minUnapologetically SensitiveEverything Is Love; I Love Myself with Sarah Buino, LCSWTITLE Everything is Love; I Love Myself GUEST Sarah Buino, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW In a culture that values and rewards productivity, it can be challenging for the Highly Sensitive Person, who thrives at being vs. doing. Sarah talks about coming to fully love herself. We talk about trauma training, boundaries, developmental trauma. We talk about the gifts and challenges of living during COVID. Sarah talks about her Kundalini Awakening, and we talk about the spiritual bypass. GUEST Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, RDDP, CDWF is a therapist, teacher, spea...
2021-01-1958 minUnapologetically SensitiveSarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, RDDP, CDWF Interviews PatriciaTITLE Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, RDDP, CDWF Interviews Patricia GUEST Sarah Buino EPISODE OVERVIEW Sarah Buino interviews me—these are from her show notes--One of my greatest joys in life is connecting with a fellow outcast and truth-teller. All the better if said person comes equipped with a badass nickname like Mad Lady-Balls. Patricia Young, LCSW, the person behind the stern, brass-plated moniker is everything you'd expect her to be: hilarious, whip-smart, and dishy. She's also unapologetically sensitive, a trait she's built into both a successful career and a popular podcast. SA...
2021-01-0555 minUnapologetically SensitiveA Highly Sensitive Therapist Talks About Feeling Invisible, & How She Views Her Anxiety After Learning She Was An HSP with Kitty McCormickTITLE A Highly Sensitive Therapist talks about Feeling Invisible, & How She Views Her Anxiety After Learning She Was An HSP GUEST Kitty McCormick, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Kitty is a childhood friend who is now a therapist. We talk about the anxieties we both felt as children, but never discussed. Kitty's father was a prominent public figure, and she was pushed into acting/auditioning as a child to help with her shyness. She also talks about some of the barriers she experienced with non-Highly Sensitive Therapists, and her desire to please. Kitty a...
2020-12-011h 06Unapologetically SensitiveHow Do We Navigate The Holidays During a Global Pandemic with Jill Johnson-Young, LCSWTITLE How Do We Navigate The Holidays During a Global Pandemic GUEST Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Jill is a grief expert, and she talks about options for the holidays. What if we can't be together? What if we've lost loved ones due to COVID? How do we handle politics at the table? What about those struggling because they have lost jobs? How do we include them without them feeling burdened? What should we remember? What are some bright spots? How can we create new traditions? How can we honor those we'v...
2020-11-1059 minUnapologetically SensitiveShelly Aaron Interviews Patricia—We're All In The Perfect Place, At The Perfect Time—2 Year Anniversary EpisodeTITLE Shelly Aaron Interviews Patricia—We're All In The Perfect Place, At The Perfect Time—2 Year Anniversary Episode GUEST Shelly Aaron interviews Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Setbacks often feel terrible in the moment, but they often push us in a new direction. Something that felt devastating opened a door that led me to work with Highly Sensitive People, creating a podcast, and doing work that I LOVE. Success is often more about the process, which can lead to a great outcome. In this 2-year anniversary episode, Shelly asks about the bumps and fear...
2020-10-2754 minUnapologetically SensitiveI Felt Like I Finally Belonged Somewhere, and I Wasn't Alone—2 Participants From The HSP Online Course Share Their Experience with Shelly Aaron and MelissaTITLE I Felt Like I Finally Belonged Somewhere, and I Wasn't Alone—2 Participants From The HSP Online Course Share Their Experience GUEST Shelly Aaron & Melissa EPISODE OVERVIEW Shelly and Melissa speak candidly about their experience taking the Online HSP Course. They talk about the relief of seeing others who also have strong reactions to things, and how normalizing this was. They talk about the wound of feeling like they are too much, and what it felt like to be in a group with other HSPs. They talk about how they have cha...
2020-08-1829 minUnapologetically SensitiveBest of the Podcast - Ways to Practically Manage Change & Loss with Jill Johnson-YoungTITLE Best of the Podcast 20+ Ways to Practically Manage Change & Loss GUEST Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Loss & change encompasses jobs, education, career, moving, illness, disability, relationships, pets, birth, adoption, coming out, learning you didn't have an ideal childhood, and the obvious, death. Jill provides concrete examples of how we can set boundaries, create new traditions, and so much more! Jill talks about the importance of keeping memories alive and ways we can honor those we've lost (included our 4-legged family members), and she gives examples of how to help a par...
2020-08-111h 10Unapologetically SensitiveWhen Your Fur Person Dies with Jill Johonson-YoungTITLE When Your Fur Person Dies GUEST Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW We talk about why pet loss is so significant and why it's important to talk about it as well as HOW to talk about it. If you are a single pet parent and you lose your pet, it is the same as losing a spouse. Jill talks about things we can do when we're in the grief process, or anticipating death. She talks about how to handle when others don't recognize the significance of the loss;the symptoms of g...
2020-07-211h 06Unapologetically SensitiveWhen Your Kid Doesn't Want to Let You Down with Daniel YoungTITLE When Your Kid Doesn't Want to Let You Down GUEST Daniel Young EPISODE OVERVIEW As a follow up to Bonus Episode 78, my son Daniel shares his perspective about how we as a family handled him doing things we didn't agree with, and the rules we set when he moved back home. Daniel talks about the rush he would get sneaking around, and how that changed when we knew what was going on. He talks about how it felt to hear we were disappointed in his behavior. I also l...
2020-07-1045 minUnapologetically SensitiveCan We Laugh at our Embarrassing Moments? with Joanne JarrettTITLE Can We Laugh At Our Embarrassing Moments? GUEST Joanne Jarret EPISODE OVERVIEW Joanne shares a few of her embarrassing stories, and we talk about why it's important to be able to laugh at ourselves, and how this increases connection and can break shame and isolation. We talk about what internal overstimulation is, and the difference between ruminating and working something out. We explore the difference between processing an interaction and gossiping. We also talk about physical touch and boundaries with Highly Sensitive People. HIGHLIGHTS Joanne ha...
2020-05-261h 00Unapologetically SensitiveJulie Quinn MeditationTITLE Yin Yoga Meditation GUEST Julie Quinn EPISODE OVERVIEW This is the meditation Julie Quinn did in episode 66. This is just the meditation. GUEST BIO Julie Quinn discovered Yoga in 1999 and explored several different styles, such as Bikram, Hatha, Anusara, Acro, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, completing over seven unique teacher trainings, including a 200 hour certification with YogaWorks. Currently, she teaches yoga at MOSAIC in Golden Hill, Ginseng in South Park, and Fit Athletic in the East Village in San Diego, CA. Julie's classes range from Restorative to...
2020-04-2110 minUnapologetically SensitiveWhere You're At Right Now Is Perfect! Even If It Doesn't Feel Like It!TITLE Where You're At Right Now Is Perfect! Even If It Doesn't Feel Like It! GUEST Solo episode EPISODE OVERVIEW We are all doing the best we can right now. There is no wrong way to experience this global pandemic, and whatever we are feeling or experiencing is ok. What will it take for us to allow ourselves to accept all the ways we are experiencing this time. PODCAST HOST Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them...
2020-04-1324 minUnapologetically SensitiveHSPs Are Needed Leaders, Healers and Connectors!TITLE HSPs Are Needed Leaders, Healers and Connectors! GUEST Solo episode EPISODE OVERVIEW For the next few weeks (at least) I'm hosting FREE Zoom calls for members of the closed Facebook Groups Unapologetically Sensitive & Unapologetically Sensitive Therapist's Group. The world needs us right now, and we the ability to create connections and support, and we also need to ask for help. This episode talks about some of the things HSPs are experiencing globally, and what we can do to create a sense of peace. There are lots of great res...
2020-03-2332 minUnapologetically Sensitive5 Ways to Thrive As a Highly Sensitive Person During COVID-19TITLE 5 Ways to Thrive As a Highly Sensitive Person During COVID-19 GUEST Solo episode EPISODE OVERVIEW Brene Brown said we can heal together during this time. I talk about how the Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP, may be impacted right now with COVID-19, but more importantly, I talk about ways we can thrive and really take care of ourselves during this time. In spite of the big feels we may be having, we CAN make choices to help us feel connected and supported. Let's use our HSP Glue to com...
2020-03-1420 minUnapologetically SensitiveA Research Scientist Talks About Brain Research in The Highly Sensitive Person with Dr. Bianca AcevedoTITLE A Research Scientist Talks About Brain Research in the Highly Sensitive Person GUEST Dr. Bianca Acevedo EPISODE OVERVIEW Dr. Bianca Acevedo talks about how the brain responds to emotional displays, and what deep processing really entails. She explains the different ways the insula processes information. She also talks about intuition, and she answers the question: Do HSPs have more mirror neurons? I was surprised at the answer! Dr. Acevedo talks about a way that HSPs can recharge in 8 minutes, and she talks about the overall percentage of people...
2020-03-1039 minUnapologetically SensitiveThe Unspoken Strengths of the Highly Sensitive Person—Mainly, the Power of Our PresenceTITLE The Unspoken Strengths of the Highly Sensitive Person—Mainly, the Power of Our Presence GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW HSPs have a powerful ability to show up and be present for others. We often feel less than because we compare the accomplishments of others without realizing that we hold space, listen and notice things in a powerful way. Our society is very oriented to doing. For the Highly Sensitive Person, we excel at being, which is not always appreciated, recognized or valued. In this episode, we also look at a...
2020-02-0424 minUnapologetically SensitiveHonoring the Highly Sensitive Introvert with Nicole Burgess, LMFTTITLE Honoring the Highly Sensitive Introvert GUEST Nicole Burgess, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW What do people need to know about introverts? Do introverts tend to need more time to process? Do they tend to process internally vs. processing verbally in the moment? Are introverts shy, anxious, or do they hate people? Are introverts slow to warm up? We tackle some common myths about introversion. This is a fun, spontaneous interview, with lots of laughter. We have a messy, raw conversation about the difference between therapy and coaching that goes badly....
2020-01-2158 minUnapologetically SensitiveThe Challenges & Gifts of Being a Highly Sensitive Musician with Brian Zirngible, LMFTTITLE The Challenges & Gifts of Being a Highly Sensitive Musician with Brian Zirngible, LMFT GUEST Brian Zirngible, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Brian, who is a musician and a therapist, talks about his work with men who are creatives, musicians and artists, but rarely come to therapy on their own, and don't know that they are Highly Sensitive. Brian talks about the names he was called for being sensitive, and that his family didn't really talk about feelings. We talk about the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness and curiosity as well as s...
2020-01-1455 minUnapologetically SensitiveA Highly Sensitive Therapist talks about Feeling Invisible, & How She Views Her Anxiety After Learning She's An HSPTITLE A Highly Sensitive Therapist talks about Feeling Invisible, & How She Views Her Anxiety After Learning She's An HSP GUEST Kitty McCormick EPISODE OVERVIEW Kitty is a childhood friend who is now a therapist. We talk about the anxieties we both felt as children, but never discussed. Kitty's father was a prominent public figure, and she was pushed into acting/auditioning as a child to help with her shyness. She also talks about some of the barriers she experienced with non-Highly Sensitive Therapists, and...
2020-01-0759 minUnapologetically SensitiveFree Drawing for Online HSP Course Beginning the week of January 12, 2020TITLE Free Drawing for Online HSP Course Beginning the week of January 12, 2020 EPISODE OVERVIEW If you'd like to enter to win free registration for the Online HSP Course that begins the week of January 12, 2020, please listen to this episode (there are 4 groups that will be starting). If you're interested in taking the Course, but have financial considerations, please reach out to me at unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com. I'm happy to work with you if I can. There's a money back guarantee for the Course because I believe in what I'm offer...
2020-01-0602 minUnapologetically SensitivePoll Results—If You Could NOT Be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Would You? Questions to Ask Yourself, with Patricia YoungTITLE Poll results—If You Could NOT Be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Would You? Questions to Ask Yourself GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW If you could NOT be an HSP, would you? I share the results of a poll that 93 HSPs responded to including the pros and cons given. Two major things happened on Christmas Eve before 9 a.m. at my home. Ways to evaluate how your holidays went, and how to create what you might want for the following year. Questions to ask y...
2019-12-3146 minUnapologetically SensitiveA Highly Sensitive Relationship Coach Talks About Her Experience Taking the Online HSP Course with Hannah KuglenTITLE A Highly Sensitive Relationship Coach Shares Her Experience Taking the Online HSP Course GUEST Hannah Kuglen EPISODE OVERVIEW Relationship Coach, Hannah, talks about the wound of feeling like you're too much and not enough. She shares how this came up for her in the Online HSP Course, and how she worked with it. Hannah talks about how she manages intense feelings, and what she tells herself when this happens. Hannah talks about how she reacts when she senses that people aren't saying what t...
2019-12-1954 minUnapologetically SensitiveCreating Peace Through the Holidays with Sharon Martin LCSWTITLE Creating Peace Through the Holidays GUEST Sharon Martin, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW We talk about ways to make the holidays smoother—in terms of travelling, having guests, dealing with family members who may be challenging, feeling obligated, overspending, expectations, and lots of ways that Sensitives can provide better care for themselves during these times of overstimulation, high expectations and lots of activity. Sharon explains what it's like if a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) has a narcissist (or someone with narcissistic tendencies) in their life. We talk about feeling criticized, and...
2019-12-171h 04Unapologetically SensitiveA Highly Sensitive Person and introvert talks about her experience taking the online HSP Course, with Heidi TammTITLE A Highly Sensitive Person and introvert, Heidi Tamm, talks about her experience taking the online HSP Course GUESTS Heidi Tamm EPISODE OVERVIEW Heidi talks about these questions—How did you feel about the cost? Was it worth it? How was it having an online experience? Did you feel connected to the other members in the group? How was it being an introvert in the group? Did you feel seen, heard and honored? Did the Course meet your expectations? How was it being with...
2019-12-1227 minUnapologetically SensitiveBoundaries-- I Want To Be The One To Stop It Here with Sarah Buino, LCSWTITLE Boundaries--I Want To Be The One To Stop It Here GUEST Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, RDDP, CDWF EPISODE OVERVIEW This episode is all about authenticity and vulnerability. Sarah talks about being a wounded healer and why she chooses to tell the truth when someone asks her how she is. Sarah talks about her resistance to the term Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP, and we examine this. We talk about NARM in therapy, and why Sarah believes in it. Sarah talks about her decisi...
2019-12-031h 03Unapologetically SensitiveWays To Honor Our Needs Around the Holidays, & I Lost My Sht; It's Not About The Gravy!TITLE Ways To Honor Our Needs Around the Holidays, & I Lost My Sh*t; It's Not About The Gravy! GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW How I'm simplifying Thanksgiving and consciously making changes so I don't lose my sh*t again this Thanksgiving (and if I do, I'll practice radical self-compassion). How can we use mindfulness to create more peace during this holiday season? I talk about boundaries, and what can make it difficult to set boundaries. I also talk about some of the challenges and bene...
2019-11-2626 minUnapologetically SensitiveA Therapist Talks About Her Anxiety After Taking The Online HSP CourseTITLE A Therapist Talks About Her Anxiety After Taking the Online HSP Course GUEST Maria—Licensed Therapist EPISODE OVERVIEW Maria, a Licensed Therapist, talks about her experience with her anxiety after participating in the Online HSP Course. Maria has chosen to remain anonymous since she shares her mental health diagnoses and how it has impacted her, and how she has felt having this diagnosis. Maria shares some of the things she learned from taking the Course and how it impacted her. ...
2019-11-2225 minUnapologetically Sensitive21+ Ways to Practically Manage Change and Loss Throughout the Holidays with Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW TITLE 20+ Ways to Practically Manage Change & Loss Throughout The Holidays GUEST Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Loss & change encompasses jobs, education, career, moving, illness, disability, relationships, pets, birth, adoption, coming out, learning you didn't have an ideal childhood and the obvious, death. Jill provides concrete examples of how we can set boundaries, create new traditions, and so much more! Jill talks about the importance of keeping memories alive, and ways we can honor those we've lost (included our 4-legged family members), and she giv...
2019-11-191h 10Unapologetically SensitiveDog Whisperer Liz Murdoch Talks to My Dog Gracie, Who Has a Message for the Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSPTITLE Dog Whisperer Liz Murdoch Talks to My Dog Gracie, Who Has a Message for the Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP GUEST Liz Murdoch EPISODE OVERVIEW Liz Murdoch, Dog Whisperer, and host of the podcast Talking With The Dogs, talks with my dog Gracie. Liz (and Gracie) help me understand some behaviors that have confused me. I had some expectations about what Gracie would say, and I needed time to process this interview. Liz had some spot-on insights, and at the end of interview I sha...
2019-11-121h 09Unapologetically SensitiveIt's Just a Cookie--Health At Every Size (HAES) with Marielle Berg, MFTTITLE It's Just a Cookie—Health At Every Size (HAES) GUEST Marielle Berg, MFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Marielle Berg, MFT, host of the podcast It's Just a Cookie, talks about fat phobic language, body shaming, weight stigma and the false belief that body size is an indicator of psychological and emotional health. Marielle talks about the challenges of healthism, and labeling foods as healthy/unhealthy, which can result in compensatory eating. Marielle talks about the importance of having satisfaction and pleasure when eating, and learning to ask...
2019-11-051h 03Unapologetically Sensitive10 Ways We Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP Special 1 Year Anniversary EpisodeTITLE Ten Ways We Can Thrive As A Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP Special 1 Year Podcast Anniversary Episode GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW On the One Year Anniversary of this podcast launching, I talk about 10 different ways that I have grown, and how this relates to being a Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP. I talk about perfectionism, being of service, naming things, asking for help & support, feeling the fear and being brave and courageous, authenticity, connecting, accepting challenges and living a fuller life. A...
2019-10-2928 minUnapologetically SensitiveCreating Sanctuary In The Home: How To Create A Space You Love with Helen Joy ButlerTITLE Creating Sanctuary in the Home; How to Create a Space You Love GUEST Helen Joy Butler EPISODE OVERVIEW Helen Joy Butler is a Sanctuary Creator, Elemental Space Clearer and #HSP Warrior. She talks about creating external sanctuary in our home, which helps to create internal sanctuary. This helps to decrease stress and increase peace. It can also help us feel more grounded in our space. What do we want people to feel when they enter our home? Helen talks about ways to clear or shift stagnant energy in our h...
2019-10-011h 06Unapologetically SensitiveI Acknowledge That I'm Not Broken; I'm Really Strong, with Elena Truskova LenochkaTITLE I Acknowledge I'm not Broken; I'm Really Strong GUEST Elena Truskova Lenochka EPISODE OVERVIEW Elena lives in Moscow and has a podcast and a very popular blog. She is an avid reader, and often translates best sellers written in English into Russian. Elena talks about her fear of not feeling good enough, and not being perfect enough to be on the podcast, but she realized that we have more things in common than our differences. This is an incredibly insightful and rich conversation, and Elena...
2019-09-241h 06Unapologetically SensitiveI Wasn't Invited...Follow UpBonus Episode 58 TITLE I Wasn't Invited...Follow Up GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW What happened after I released bonus episode 56? I had some insights, and some people reached out to me. I also realized that I had blatantly neglected another Mom that was in this group! She reached out to me, and I talk about our conversation. What do we do when someone wants to spend more time with us than we want (or are able to)? Can we be kind and s...
2019-09-2116 minUnapologetically SensitiveYou Take Things So Personally! How to RespondBonus Episode 57 TITLE You Take Things So Personally! How to Respond GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW As a Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP, it's not uncommon for us to be told that we take things so personally. What does this mean to the person who says it? What if other people told us that they don't process deeply, and they don't feel deeply? The goal (to me) is to become an empowered HSP, so when we hear this, we can get curio...
2019-09-1914 minUnapologetically SensitiveI Wasn't Invited...Why? This Sucks!...Now What?Bonus Episode 56 TITLE I Wasn't Invited...Why? This Sucks!...Now What? GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW It genuinely stings when we learn we weren't invited to something! This just happened to me, when I saw something posted on social media. What can we do to heal the parts of us that get triggered and feel hurt when this happens? We get to love the part of us that feels hurt. We can unpack our bags and live in the hurt, or we u...
2019-09-1516 minUnapologetically SensitiveWhen Others Don't Communicate The Way You DoBonus Episode 55 TITLE When Others Don't Communicate the Way You Do GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW As a Highly Sensitive Person, we often expect others to be able to communicate the way we do. My son is having challenges with his 3 roommates, and it got me thinking about how Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) tend to show up in relationships, and what can we do in those relationships where the other person cannot see or own their part; they blame, and open comm...
2019-09-1313 minUnapologetically SensitiveBeing an Educated and Informed HSP Allows You to Know Your Gifts; Know Your Limitations, and to Accept that this is How You're WiredBonus Episode 54 TITLE Being an Educated and Informed HSP Allows You to Know Your Gifts; Know Your Limitations, and to Accept that this is How You're Wired GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW The Highly Sensitive Person can have a number of struggles, AND it is possible to embrace our traits as an HSP; to feel comfortable in our skin; to know we think and feel deeply and to learn to shrug off things that aren't helpful. We often have a greater capa...
2019-09-091h 02Unapologetically SensitiveThe Five Superpowers of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) & High Sensation Seeking (HSS) with Caroline FergusonTITLE The Five Superpowers of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) & High Sensation Seeking (HSS) GUEST Caroline Ferguson EPISODE OVERVIEW Caroline Ferguson, whose Tedx talk is titled Unlocking the Secret Power of Sensitivity at Work, says burnout in the workplace is likely to be 2x higher for HSPs. She talks about the importance of curiosity, creativity and compassion and how this relates to High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Carolyn talks about the many specific strengths of HSPs, but also talks about optim...
2019-08-201h 04Unapologetically SensitiveLoyalty--How We Perceive Things Differently, & RelationshipsBonus Episode 52 TITLE Loyalty—How We Perceive Things Differently, & Relationships GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) tend to be incredibly loyal. This can pose a challenge when we're in relationships that aren't working for us. Some HSPs struggle with conflict and setting boundaries; because we feel more empathy, we can imagine how the other person might feel. HSPs notice things that others don't, which can also create challenges when we perceive things, and we feel that no one else ge...
2019-07-0917 minUnapologetically SensitiveOur Highly Sensitive Strengths and How I Am Working With AnxietyBonus Episode 51 TITLE Our Highly Sensitive Strengths and How I Am Working with Anxious Thoughts GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW We need to talk more about the incredible strengths we have as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). I highlight some of these in this episode, and I talk about some anxiety I'm experiencing as I'm preparing to go away to a 7 day silent retreat at a Monastery, and what I'm hoping to get from this retreat. HIGHLIGHTS I tal...
2019-07-0214 minUnapologetically SensitivePerfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Expectations & DisappointmentsBonus Episode 50 TITLE Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Expectations and Disappointments GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW As Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), it's not uncommon for us to judge when we are having big feels, or the feels last longer than we want them to. The feelings aren't what causes us to suffer; it's our reactions and judgment about our feelings. How do we learn to create space for big feels, disappointments, and how do we learn to really honor and appreciate the AMAZING gift...
2019-06-2523 minUnapologetically SensitiveBest of the Podcast: You're Not Fragile; You're Very Strong with Annie Schuessler, LMFTEpisode 32 TITLE Best of the Podcast: You're Not Fragile; You're Very Strong GUEST Annie Schuessler, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Annie Schuessler, podcast host of Rebel Therapist, talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and 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 what...
2019-06-181h 12Unapologetically SensitiveWhat Happens When We Get Triggered by Multiple Things Patricia YoungBonus Episode 49 TITLE What Happens When We Get Triggered by Multiple Things GUEST Solo Episode EPISODE OVERVIEW Sometimes it's hard enough to manage getting overwhelmed or triggered, but when there are multiple things are that causing us stress or triggering us, it really can be much harder to manage. I talk about some recent triggers that happened at the same time, and how I managed (very imperfectly, and the negative, fearful, and judgmental thoughts that came up). The use of self-compassion is SO...
2019-06-1112 minUnapologetically SensitiveI Have Learned To Be My Own Best Judge About What Is Right For Me with Rhonda HessEPISODE OVERVIEW Rhonda discusses the importance of having practitioners that are knowledgeable about the trait of being Highly Sensitive, and she shares an experience she had with an insensitive doctor and how she handled it. HIGHLIGHTS Rhonda shares about realizing she was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) after reading Elaine Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person We talk about the analogy of HSPs and orchids--and the limitations of this analogy We share our experience with online facebook groups and how we came to meet each other through a facebook group I started for p...
2019-05-281h 06Unapologetically SensitiveThe Emotionally Healthy Child with Maureen HealyEPISODE OVERVIEW Maureen talks about the emotional brain and allowing our feelings to just be feelings. We discuss discipline for Highly Sensitive Children (HSCs), and the importance of creating connections with our kids. Maureen shares tips and tools for bringing calmness and grounding to emotionally reactive situations. HIGHLIGHTS Maureen shares her thoughts about the term Highly Sensitive Person Maureen discusses the work she does with children in her private practice and how the term HSP can sometimes be used as an excuse (in her estimation) She explains her belief that everyone falls so...
2019-05-2151 minUnapologetically SensitiveTools & Tips To Help Manage Large Crowds and VenuesEPISODE OVERVIEW I share 2 recent experiences where I had an opportunity to learn how to navigate situations that previously were very difficult, but this time, were easier. I talk about going to Earth Day with my husband and how I used mindfulness to see what works and what is challenging. I also talk about a situation where I previously would get overwhelmed with information, and how I handled it differently. Due to previous experiences of being overwhelmed and overstimulated, we often don't know how to use tools to figure out how to "re-enter" these challenging situations. ...
2019-05-1415 minUnapologetically SensitiveMy Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have in Our MarriageTITLE My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have in Our Marriage GUEST Steve Young EPISODE OVERVIEW My husband, Steve Young, and I have a candid discussion about our origin story, detailing our lives before we met; first impressions upon meeting each other, and the challenges we experience as a couple, who have been married for more than 21 years. We talk about our differences being an HSP and non-HSP, and how we navigate those areas.
2019-04-301h 03Unapologetically SensitiveOverwhelm & Perfectionism - I'm in the Middle of the StruggleTITLE Overwhelm & Perfectionism - I'm in the Middle of the Struggle GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I've been struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism and feeling not good enough. I feel vulnerable sharing when I'm in the middle of the struggle, but the way to break shame is to name it. When we are growing and doing new things, our gremlins will come up. I talk about and name what my gremlins are saying, and I talk about the things I do when I'm struggling in...
2019-04-2519 minUnapologetically SensitiveI Want More; You Want Less. How We Navigate Competing Needs In RelationshipsBonus Episode 43 TITLE I Want More: You Want Less. How We Navigate Competing Needs in Relationships GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often have different needs for connection in relationships. I talk about a recent incident where this happened, and it triggered my wounding of feeling like I'm "too much." I talk about how I communicated, and what self-care looked like in this situation, and how I didn't use rules to try and protect myself. Neither person has to be wrong w...
2019-04-1812 minUnapologetically SensitiveConfusing Attachement, Things and Relationships, or Why I Didn't Want to Repaint My Son's RoomBonus Episode 42 TITLE Confusing Attachment, Things and Relationships—Or Why I Didn't Want to Repaint My Son's Room GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW When we have experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and have attachment wounds, we have often tried to control things when it's about the relationship. We want to hold on to things or get rid of things since they represent attachment and relationships. As Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), we have opportunities to focus on the strength of the attachment in the relationship. I tal...
2019-04-1109 minUnapologetically SensitiveHonoring Our Feelings In RelationshipsBonus Episode 41 TITLE Honoring Our Feelings In Relationships GUEST Solo episode Patricia Young, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) tend to minimize or dismiss their feelings when they feel hurt. I talk about honoring the feelings that come up for us. Many of us have grief from previous relationships that didn't work out, but we aren't taught how to process the loss. At the end, I give some specific ways you can start to do some healing work. PODCAST HOST Pa...
2019-04-0417 minUnapologetically SensitiveWe Didn't Talk for 20 Years Due To A Mutual Therapist with Laura Carr, LMFTEpisode 024 TITLE We Didn't Talk For 20 Years Due To A Mutual Therapist GUEST Laura Carr, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Laura Carr, LMFT and I were best friends. We broke up and didn't talk for 20 years due to a mutual therapist. We talk about friendship trauma and the grief associated with it. I gave Laura an ultimatum, and so did the therapist. We talk about how this impacted us, and the powerful repair work we have done since we reconnected. The importance of owning our mistakes, and how we re...
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Unapologetically SensitiveWhat Being A "Stand Up Guy" Means; A Beautiful Story Of Integrity Joshua YoungBonus Episode 40 TITLE What Being A "Stand Up Guy" Means—A Beautiful Story Of Integrity GUEST Joshua Young EPISODE OVERVIEW My Son Joshua was in the middle of taking a chemistry mid-term at college (he's on academic probation), and the instructor took his exam away during the test and excused him from class. Josh shares how his thinking spiraled to his future (not in a good way). He decided to handle this situation with integrity, and the outcome is a beautiful reflection of the very mature way that...
2019-03-2117 minUnapologetically SensitiveLaura Carr, LMFT Interviews Patricia Young About Being A Highly Sensitive PersonEpisode 022 TITLE Laura Carr, LMFT Interviews Patricia Young About Being A Highly Sensitive Person GUEST Laura Carr, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Laura Carr, LMFT interviews me. I talk about the benefits of knowing you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). We talk about when I got the idea for the podcast, and my mission for it. I answer the questions I ask my guests about being a Highly Sensitive Person. Laura shares her initial impression when she first heard the term Highly Sensitive Person. How my view of myself ha...
2019-03-191h 01Unapologetically SensitiveIs It Depression or Is It Retreating to Recharge & Replenish?Bonus Episode 39 TITLE Is it Depression, Or Are We Retreating to Recharge & Replenish? GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) often withdraw, and label this withdrawal as depression or going into the cave. The world is very loud, busy and stimulating, and HSPs need to have time to retreat into a calm quiet place. Maybe it's a cave with twinkle lights, good snacks and snuggly blankets. HSPs sometimes feel they are being flaky or undependendable, when it's really just a natural rhythm and a nee...
2019-03-1410 minUnapologetically SensitiveIntuition & Knowing Your Worth Kelly CovertEpisode 21 TITLE Intuition and Knowing Your Worth GUEST Kelly Covert EPISODE OVERVIEW We address the following questions in this episode--What is intuition? Is one's Inner Voice ever mean or critical? How do you encourage people to get in touch with their intuition? How do we encourage or shut down intuition and communication in kids? We talk about creating meaningful relationships with your children instead of letting rules dictate the relationship. Kelly shares about creating a family mission statement. HIGHLIGHTS Intuition is that inner voice...
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Unapologetically SensitiveWe Never Know How Our Presence Impacts OthersEPISODE Bonus Episode 38 TITLE We Never Know How Our Presence Impacts Others GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW We can feel insignificant, unimportant, and that we are not making an impact on the world, but we never really know how much just being ourselves is impacting others. I talk about how a neighbor who walks by my house daily impacted me when he "went missing," and how I communicated with him when he turned up again. When we experience loss, stability in our day-to-day rou...
2019-03-0710 minUnapologetically SensitiveVulnerability, My Insecurities & Rants About TherapistsEPISODE Bonus Episode 37 TITLE Vulnerability, My Insecurities & Rants About Therapists GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I realized that I have been trying to justify why I choose to be vulnerable, transparent and allow others to see me when I'm in the midst of struggling. I've internalized perceived criticism from therapists that have a different orientation. I just continue to fight against the gremlins in my head that want to shame me for showing up in the world the way that I do. B...
2019-02-2805 minUnapologetically SensitivePart 1 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), & the HSP with Dr. Erika MartinezEPISODE Episode 20 TITLE Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), and the HSP GUEST Dr. Erika Martinez EPISODE OVERVIEW What is Childhood Emotional Neglect and how does it affect non-HSPs and HSPs? These are some symptoms of CEN-- feelings of emptiness (a void), feeling deeply and fatally flawed; don't feel good enough; feeling unlovable/unlikable; seeking external validation to know you're ok; being very self-sufficient; may have been parentified, may struggle with being assertive, being angry, experience self-blame; have a hard time asking for help; may have trust issues...
2019-02-2657 minUnapologetically SensitiveBeing Vulnerable and Having Deep Feelings Takes Courage and StrengthEPISODE Bonus Episode 36 TITLE Being Vulnerable and Having Deep Feelings Takes Courage and Strength GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW This is a pretty vulnerable episode. My husband was out of town, and toward the end of the week I sent my husband and message that I was struggling, and he didn't respond. This really hurt my feelings, and I realized that I have a hard time being direct and asking for what I need. I wasn't taking care of my need for play and...
2019-02-2125 minUnapologetically SensitiveHow To Honor Our Needs When Things Feel UnjustEPISODE Bonus Episode 35 TITLE How To Honor Our Needs When Things Feel Unjust GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) feel things deeply, and we have an incredibly strong sense of wanting things to be just, fair and equitable, and when they aren't, it can be very upsetting to us. Many of us have been told to mind our own business. We perceive things that others don't, so we catch things that others miss, and we just want things to be fair...
2019-02-1411 minUnapologetically SensitiveUpdate From The Holidays When I Lost My ShirtEPISODE Bonus Episode 34 TITLE Update After The Holidays When I Lost My Shirt GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW How we get our needs met when we are in a family or community of non-HSPs. Even with other Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), we don't always have the same needs, and it can be challenging to assert ourselves and work as a community so everyone gets their needs met. I recap the Thanksgiving break when my twins came home from college with a roommate and the...
2019-01-3112 minUnapologetically SensitiveTell Me About Your Experience With TherapyEPISODE Bonus Episode 33 TITLE Tell Me About Your Experience with Therapy GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I want to hear about your experience(s) with therapy! Whether you're a therapist, a consumer or both, how would you describe what therapy is? What has been helpful when you've been in therapy, and what wasn't helpful? What are the reasons people go to therapy? What are the groups/populations that I neglect to talk about? Please let me know, so I can give a shout out...
2019-01-2406 minUnapologetically SensitiveTell Me About Your Experience With TherapyEPISODE Bonus Episode 33 TITLE Tell Me About Your Experience with Therapy GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I want to hear about your experience(s) with therapy! Whether you're a therapist, a consumer or both, how would you describe what therapy is? What has been helpful when you've been in therapy, and what wasn't helpful? What are the reasons people go to therapy? What are the groups/populations that I neglect to talk about? Please let me know, so I can give a shout out...
2019-01-2406 minUnapologetically SensitiveDo Therapists Have Therapists?EPISODE Bonus Episode 32 TITLE Do Therapists Have Therapists? GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW There are misconceptions about what therapy is, and clients often wonder if therapists really care about their clients or is it because the therapist is getting paid. Can a friend or partner act as a therapist? 50% of clients in therapy are Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), and Dr. Elaine Aron's research shows that HSPs have better outcomes in therapy than non-HSPs. I also share my own experiences being in therapy. BI...
2019-01-1816 minUnapologetically SensitiveParenting Your Highly Sensitive Child Like a Ninja, with Megghan Thompson LCPCEPISODE Episode 13 TITLE Parent Your Highly Sensitive Child Like a Ninja GUEST Megghan Thompson, LCPC EPISODE OVERVIEW Parenting a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC) can be challenging—especially if your child has meltdowns. Megghan talks about the Shame Meltdown Cycle; What works to raise an HSC; how to avoid sending the message to your child that that they are wrong; how to communicate with your HSC to strengthen your relationship, and effective ways to communicate with your child to build a solid relationship and mirror your chi...
2019-01-0800 minUnapologetically SensitiveAfterthoughts I had about Episode 012 on RelationshipsEPISODE Bonus Episode 31 TITLE Afterthoughts about Episode 012 on Relationships GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Reflections about the episode where I talk about conflict I had in a relationship. Episode 012 was a vulnerable episode for me to release, and it included audio that I recorded after having a very uncomfortable conversation with a long time friend about the changes in our relationship. I was reactive and angry (and upset) when I recorded that conversation. I've received amazing feedback from that episode from therapists and non-t...
2019-01-0612 minUnapologetically SensitiveHow To Navigate Challenges in RelationshipsEPISODE Episode 12 TITLE How To Navigate Challenges in Relationships GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Navigating conflict and having competing needs in relationships can be difficult. How do we evaluate if our friendships are meeting our needs? I provide criteria that may be helpful when evaluating relationships and compatibility. What do we do when there is a stressor in a relationship, and it causes a breakdown in the relationship? We aren't often taught how to choose relationships; what to do when our needs aren't gett...
2019-01-0147 minUnapologetically SensitiveThe Importance of Communication--Especially Around the HolidaysEPISODE Bonus Episode 30 TITLE The Importance of Communication—Especially Around the Holidays GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Expectations and disappointments around the holidays are pretty common. It's important that we name what's going on and find ways to work through the messy stuff. We can love parts of the holidays AND feel stressed. Both can exist. There are also many simples ways we can take care of ourselves with little time and resources. BIO Patricia Young, LCSW is a therapis...
2018-12-2518 minUnapologetically SensitiveDeveloping Empathy Guided Me to Hear Myself with Timothy Wienecke, MP, LPC, LACEPISODE 009 TITLE Developing Empathy Guided Me To Hear Myself GUEST Timothy Wienecke, MP, LPC, LAC EPISODE OVERVIEW The term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) was charged and heavy for Tim. He talks about violence against women; interpersonal violence, feminism, learning to have empathy; the ways men are taught to express only anger or happiness and they have no emotional vocabulary. Tim works with men, and he has a podcast that is primarily for men called Stories and Lessons. Highlights 4 Characteristics of Highly Sensitive P...
2018-12-1156 minUnapologetically SensitiveMy Son Was HospitalizedThe infection in my son's foot got worse, and he was hospitalized. At the same time, my mom's neurologist said it was emergent that I bring her in to see him (and I told him my son had just been hospitalized and could we see him at the regularly scheduled appointment on Monday). Talk about feeling pulled and having to handle a lot of information. I talk about my hypervigilance, and how I communicated to attempt to get more support. Website--www.patriciayounglcsw.com Podcast--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/Patricia-Young-LCSW-162005091044090/ You...
2018-12-0814 minUnapologetically SensitiveMy Son Was Sick, And I Didn't Realize How Sick He WasMy son got sick at college, and told us he wanted to come home, but we didn't realize how sick he was, and we told him to go to Health Services the following day. His roommate called us late that evening and told us our son needed to go the hospital. How do you teach your kidults to communicate that they are really ill? How to you teach them how to communicate their symptoms? I also talk about the dilemma when we haven't taught our kids how to negotiate when we say no, and we're not hearing their needs. If...
2018-12-0812 minUnapologetically SensitiveBecause You are Sensitive, It Leads You To Be Creative, with Rachel Moore LMFTEPISODE Episode 8 TITLE Because You are Sensitive, It Leads You To Be Creative GUEST Rachel Moore, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW Many Sensitive's are creative, but don't consider themselves to be creative. We talk about the different ways that creativity shows up in our lives. There is a false belief that trauma is the origin of creativity, but Rachel asked Gabor Mate about this and his response to her dispels that myth. Sensitivity is what makes you creative; it is a function of your being. We talk abou...
2018-12-041h 01Unapologetically SensitiveMeditation by Chel Hamilton Especially For You!An exclusive meditation made by Chel Hamilton of Meditation Minis just for our listeners, and for those that are Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Chel's podcast has over 12 million listeners. Check out her meditations. They're amazing! LINKS Where to find Chel Hamilton-- https://audioboom.com/channel/meditation-minis-podcast APPLE PODCASTS: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id963597166/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bSTeVDsXWKQCRptxuZnVQ To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1...
2018-11-3008 minUnapologetically SensitiveMy Son Shares his Perspective on Sensitivity with Daniel YoungEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 25 TITLE My Son's Perspective on Sensitivity GUEST Daniel Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I hadn't really discussed what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with my boys since I found out I was an HSP when they were in high school, so I was curious to see how my son viewed sensitivity. He talks about how sensitivity is viewed when you play sports (he played baseball from Kindergarten through high school). He talks about having to get "tougher skin," which is...
2018-11-2912 minUnapologetically SensitiveWorking Together and Respecting Different Needs and ExpectationsEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 24 TITLE Working Together and Respecting Different Needs and Expectations GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW After surviving a long 9 days when my kids were home from college with their guests, I talked about how I needed to figure out how to create and maintain balance in Bonus Episode 23 since my boys will be home for a month for winter break. Jacquelyn Strickland, who has been running the Highly Sensitive Person--HSP Gathering Retreats for many years commented on my post encouraging me...
2018-11-2811 minUnapologetically SensitiveHow to Care For Ourselves When We are Feeling DepletedEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 23 TITLE How to Care for Ourselves When We are Depleted GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW After having 4 teenagers staying with us for 9 very long days, I talk about how depleted I am, and how challenging it was to be the only Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who is sensitive to sounds, people and noise in a household of 6. It brought back those old feelings of feeling like I'm a freak and not asserting myself because I felt like I was bei...
2018-11-2611 minUnapologetically SensitiveWhen No One Shows Up To The Party, Send Out More InvitationsEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 22 TITLE When No One Shows Up to the Party, Send Out More Invitations GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I have an weekly online group, and for 2 weeks, I rushed to be there on time, and I was the only one. I felt angry and resentful and disappointed because I count on this group and the connection. For 2 weeks, I cut things short to be on time because I value this group. I realized that I need to add more membe...
2018-11-2508 minUnapologetically SensitiveI Lost My Sh*t! It's NOT about the Gravy!EPISODE Bonus Episode Day 21 TITLE Losing My Sh*t! It's NOT about the Gravy! GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I win the triple crown award for B*tch of the day for Thanksgiving! It was a stressful day filled with noise, overstimulation, too many people, overwhelm and some mishaps. I dropped a handful of swear words with all of my guests present in my home over a gravy mishap. It's NOT about the gravy. There were stressors leading up, but I shamed my husb...
2018-11-2411 minUnapologetically SensitiveCreating Peace Through the Holidays with Sharon Martin, LCSWEPISODE Episode 6 TITLE Creating Peace Through the Holidays GUEST Sharon Martin, LCSW EPISODE OVERVIEW We talk about ways to make the holidays smoother—in terms of travelling, having guests, dealing with family members who may be challenging, feeling obligated, overspending, expectations, and lots of ways that Sensitives can provide better care for themselves during these times of overstimulation, high expectations and lots of activity. Sharon explains what it's like if a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) has a narcissist (or someone with narcissistic tendencies) in their lif...
2018-11-2059 minUnapologetically SensitiveOne of My Favorite Stories about Josh and Empathy with Josh YoungEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 17 TITLE One of my favorite stories about Josh and empathy GUEST Joshua Young EPISODE OVERVIEW Josh talks about his perspective about sensitivity. We talk about my anxiety and how it impacted him and what was helpful in how I communicated with him. I talk about how when Josh was applying for college, at one point, I was asked to NOT talk with him about it, then my husband coached me to only ask him 2 questions at a time, which was very e...
2018-11-1911 minUnapologetically SensitiveWhy Asking for Things Can Be HardOften we are afraid of feeling disappointed or angry and frustrated if we ask for something and we don't get it. I share a few stories of taking a risk and asking, and getting some really positive responses and an unexpected outcome. Also, I have a really exciting surprise for you that's really the reason why I recorded this episode. There are 2 upcoming episodes that are geared to you as the listener and the holidays. I mention Chel Hamilton who has a podcast Meditation Minis. You can find all things Chel here https://chelhamilton.com/ LI...
2018-11-1809 minUnapologetically SensitiveHow I Manage ADHD with Daniel YoungDaniel Young (one of my twins) talks about how he feels about self-disclosure, and how he handled communicating with his teachers when he was in school. Daniel has ADHD and we talk about how he feels about this, and how he feels sharing it with others. I also ask him, "What do you want to say about me as a mom?"
2018-11-1610 minUnapologetically SensitiveWould I Be a Twin if I Had a Choice? with Josh YoungEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 13 TITLE Would I Be a Twin If I Had a Choice? GUEST Josh Young EPISODE OVERVIEW I had delightful conversation with one of my twins, Josh. We talk about self-disclosure and why Josh chooses to share the way he does. We talk about what it was like for Josh to have a twin, and the challenges it posed for him. Josh has a theory about why he thinks he and his twin are so different. I have a different perspective, which I s...
2018-11-1514 minUnapologetically SensitiveWhen Your Kidult Engages in Behavior that isn't in Alignment with Your Values with Daniel YoungEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 12 TITLE When your kidult is engaging in behavior that doesn't align with your values GUEST Daniel Young EPISODE OVERVIEW My twins were home from college for the weekend, and my son Daniel sat down with me to chat. I asked him what it's like to have a mom who's a therapist. We also talk about how we navigated when Daniel started engaging in behaviors that did not align with our family's values. It's controversial since most families would probably forbid the ki...
2018-11-1412 minUnapologetically SensitiveI Gave Myself Permission To Be Me, And Not Place Undue Expectations About Who I Should Be, with Melvin Varghese, PhdEPISODE 005 TITLE 005 I gave myself permission to be me, and not place undue expectations about who I should be, with Melvin Varghese, PhD GUEST Melvin Varghese, PhD EPISODE OVERVIEW Melvin talks about what it was like being born in India, and coming to the U.S. as a sensitive, minority male in a new culture. Melvin talks about the collective consciousness in India compared to the individualistic values in the U.S. Before Melvin had the baby, he got up at 4:30 every morning; and he t...
2018-11-131h 08Unapologetically SensitiveNot Allowing Others to Define UsEPISODE Bonus Episode Day 11 TITLE Not Allowing Others to Define Us GUEST Solo episode—Patricia Young EPISODE OVERVIEW How wounding from our past can cause bigger reactions in us than the situation warrants. This can also trigger a strong sense for us to want to be right about a situation (and to want to make others wrong). This is due to shame and wounding. I talk about how I show up in the world, and my expectation that others will fully embrace who I am. Obviously, this doesn't always happen (LOL). This triggers my gremlins that tell me that I...
2018-11-1215 minUnapologetically SensitiveBeing Mindful of LabelsKnowing we are an introvert, extrovert or Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), can bring relief, and it can help us understand why we are the way we are. It can provide comfort, validation, understanding and knowledge. However, it's important to be mindful HOW we're using these "labels." I always thought I had social anxiety, but in retrospect, I think it was overwhelm and overstimulation. I also thought I was an introvert, so I avoided social situations thinking this was how to take care of myself. I recently learned that I'm a highly sensitive extrovert, and I need to find the...
2018-11-1110 minUnapologetically SensitiveWhen You're an Effeminate Kid, and You Love Wonder Woman, You Learn to Push that Down Quick with Matt MarrMatt Marr is a therapist, actor, podcaster & activist, just to name a few. Matt brings an open and refreshing view about growing up being an effeminate kid with a lisp in the South, and the mixed messages he received. We talk about the intersection of sensitivity and being gay in terms of degenderizing the world. Matt takes Dr. Elaine Aron's self-test to see if he rates as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). The was the very FIRST interview I did for the podcast, and Matt was exceptionally kind and supportive as I felt my way through the interview. We ta...
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