In this episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary welcomes Dr. Judith Orloff, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and leading voice on empathy and emotional wellness, for a heartfelt conversation about supporting highly sensitive children. They explore what it means to be deeply attuned to the world, how sensitivity shows up as both a challenge and a gift, and why reframing it as a strength can help children thrive. 

Drawing from her upcoming book The Highly Sensitive Rabbit, Dr. Orloff shares how small practices—like helping kids self-regulate, set boundaries, and express their needs—can foster confidence, calm, and resilience. Together, Dr. Mary and Dr. Orloff reflect on their own experiences as highly sensitive individuals, revealing how embracing sensitivity leads to deeper compassion, self-awareness, and healing. This episode invites you to see sensitivity not as something to outgrow, but as an innate wisdom that connects us more deeply to ourselves, our loved ones, and the energy that moves through all of life.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Sensitivity is not a weakness but an energetic strength that allows us to feel, connect, and perceive life on a deeper level

✨ Highly sensitive children thrive when their emotions are validated and their need for quiet, space, and calm is honored

✨ Teaching kids to self-regulate—through breath, boundaries, and stillness—builds lifelong emotional resilience

✨ Parents and caregivers nurture sensitivity best by modeling self-care, empathy, and authentic communication

✨ Embracing sensitivity in ourselves and our children opens the door to compassion, healing, and deeper energetic alignment

Contact Dr. Judith Orloff:

Website: https://drjudithorloff.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-orloff-9a681a5 

The Highly Sensitive Rabbit: https://drjudithorloff.com/the-highly-sensitive-rabbit/ 

The Genius of Empathy: https://drjudithorloff.com/the-genius-of-empathy-description/ 

The Empath Survival Guide:  https://drjudithorloff.com/empath-survival-guide-description/ 

Contact Dr. Mary Sanders:

Website: www.drmarysanders.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryesanders/

Email: [email protected] 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dr.maryesanders  

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