Sidu Arroyo is a family psychotherapist, speaker, and parent educator, specializing in highly sensitive individuals and children. Weaving together research, lived experience, and gentle advocacy Sidu illuminates the traits of highly sensitive individuals — from processing and sensory awareness to the gifts of empathy and intuition. In this episode, she shares her personal journey of recognizing her own sensitivity, the challenges of overstimulation and misunderstanding, and the beauty of embracing sensitivity as strength. Her professional insights reframes sensitivity not as a burden but as a superpower, offering pathways for parents, educators, and communities to better nurture and honor the highly sensitive among us.

⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Highly Sensitive People
02:51 Understanding the Traits of Highly Sensitive People
11:01 Personal Journey and Realizations
16:02 Challenges and Misunderstandings
18:27 Supporting Highly Sensitive Individuals
31:55 Healing and Acceptance
36:31 Exploring the Concept of Wholeness
36:44 Impact of Childhood Messages on Adults
37:40 Highly Sensitive People and Addictions
38:47 The Struggles of Highly Sensitive Children
41:02 Healing from Childhood Wounds
45:19 Establishing Boundaries for Sensitive Children
49:34 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery
01:01:14 Reflecting on Childhood Experiences
01:05:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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📚 Episode References:
Psychologist Elaine Aron: https://hsperson.com/

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