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Do you have a unique connection with animals? Michelle and the Captain discuss why the gift of sensitivity allows highly sensitive persons to connect with animals at a very deep emotional level. They dive into the differences between the communication styles of cats and dogs, and talk about how these differences can help people practice empathy towards animals and other people. They also pay tribute to animal rights activist Temple Grandin, and talk about how she uses her Autism and sensitivity to the world around her to help make the lives of animals a little bit better. It's all about the Furry Feelz on this episode of HSP SOS.

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On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/hspsos On Twitter at: @mlynnline Links Temple Grandin How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery http://www.amazon.com/Temple-Grandin-Embraced-Autism-Changed/dp/0547443153 "Animals Are Not Things" Temple Grandin's paper mentioned in episode http://www.grandin.com/welfare/animals.are.not.things.html Keywords- Highly Sensitive Persons, HSP, Human Animal Connection, Sensory Processing, Autism, Animal Rights, Autism Awareness, Autism Speaks, Temple Grandin, HSP SOS Hashtags- #HighlySensitivePersons #HSP #HumanAnimalConnection #SensoryProcessing #AnimalRights #Autism #AutismAwareness #AutismSpeaks #TempleGrandin #HSPSOS

Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary is a non-for-profit foster home based rescue without a physical shelter. Established by Amber Kay in 2004, this organization rescues animals from abandonment and pulls animals scheduled to be put to sleep from kill shelters. Fur Angels believes in providing a nurturing atmosphere for their rescued animals through volunteers like Angella until a permanent, loving forever home is found. Not only do they take in all kinds of animals including cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, and reptiles but they also are equipped to support animals with special needs. Many people do not think that deaf dogs are trainable or adoptable, therefore these animals are often the first ones to be put-down in other shelters. The mission of Fur Angels, however, is that every animal deserves a chance!

Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary website www.furangelsas.com Fur Angels on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FurAngelsAS Also use www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL387 to find and give a pet a forever home!

Key Words - animal rescue, pet adoption, animal rights, disabled animals

Hash Tags- #animalrescue #petadoption #animalrights #disabledanimals

Michelle and The Captain discuss how Highly Sensitive People end up in toxic friendships and relationships. They explain the HSP and Narcissist connection, as well as provide some useful strategies on how to let go of negative people and maintain healthy, balanced interactions with friends. The two of them also respond to Shipmate Lynn's questions related to feeling ignored and bullied in friendships and conversations.

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[email protected] Resources "How Highly Sensitive People Attract Narcissists and How to Disengage" by Jennifer Kass http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20180/why-highly-sensitive-people-attract-narcissists-how-to-disengage.html Key Words Highly Sensitive Persons, HSP, Narcissist, Friendships, Interpersonal Relationships, Self Help, HSP SOS, Toxic Relationships, Abusive Relationships Hashtags #HighlySensitivePersons #HSP #Narcissist #Friendships #InterpersonalRelationships #HSPSOS #ToxicRelationships #AbusiveRelationships

No one wants to talk about it, and it's known as the silent epidemic. We're talking about domestic violence, and how it impacts far more people than anyone could ever imagine. The Captain and Michelle sit down with Amy Milligan, the Director of Counseling and Advocacy at Family Shelter Service, to discuss why domestic violence is everybody's business. It's a powerful conversation about the common misconceptions people have about victims of abuse, the support Family Shelter Service and Amy provide once a victim seeks help, and how those on the path to rebuilding lives are every day heroes. Amy also has a way you can help her celebrate 20 years of service and contribute to a worthwhile cause. Links Family Shelter Service Website http://www.familyshelterservice.org/ Family Shelter Service on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FamilyShelterService?fref=ts Keywords Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Abuse, Women's Rights, Highly Sensitive Persons Hashtags #DomesticViolence #DomesticAbuse #Abuse #WomensRights #HighlySensitivePersons

Michelle and The Captain discuss the unique challenges faced by the highly sensitive male, as well as society's misconception of masculine sensitivity. Michelle talks about the highly sensitive men in her life, and the role men, women, and educators play in helping support the well-being of highly sensitive boys.

Links to resources mentioned:

Peter Messerschmidt's article "HSP Topics: Understanding the Highly Sensitive Man" http://hspconnections.hubpages.com/hub/HSP-understanding-highly-sensitive-man Dr. Ted Zeff's book The Strong, Sensitive Boy http://www.amazon.com/The-Strong-Sensitive-Boy-Zeff/dp/0966074521

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Keywords:

HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, Highly Sensitive Male, Highly Sensitive Man, Highly Sensitive Boys, Dr. Ted Zeff, Peter Messerschmidt, Elaine Aron, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, The Book of Life, HSP SOS

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The Captain sits down with his Dad, Richard Kovacs, for a very special Father's Day chat. Do YOU want recordings of the stories that your Dad (or another loved one) tells in their voice so you can keep them forever? We've got ideas on how you can do it for FREE on Episode #36!

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Links:

Starter Questions for your Dad:

http://fatherhood.about.com/od/fathers-memoirs/p/Twenty-Questions-To-Ask-Your-Dad.htm

Michelle and The Captain discuss how imaginary friends and fictional characters can be beneficial for HSP children and adults. They also geek-out about something called superhero therapy!

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Links to resources mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcKYIYwFf58 TEDx "Adults Need More Imaginary Friends" by Andrew Roblyer

http://www.superhero-therapy.com/ Dr. Janina Scarlet's Super Hero Therapy Website https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-heroes-and-villains/201505/superhero-therapy-fears-do-not-make-heroes-any-less-heroic Psychology Today article that includes a YouTube link to The Doctor explaining different types of phobias found in Geek Literature http://nobullying.com/imaginary-friends/ Article about latest imaginary friend research. http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/love-song-j-alfred-prufrock T.S. Eliot's Poem J. Alfred Prufrock, not Alfred J. Prufrock :) Watch the video that The Captain made while in Cardiff at Ianto's Shrine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pewAdR1rrTA

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Keywords: Super Hero Therapy, Imaginary Friends, Mental Health, HSP, Elaine Aron, Highly Sensitive Persons, INFJ, introvert, Doctor Who, SuperHeroes, Iantos Shrine, Torchwood, X-Men, Comic Books, Star Trek, Star Wars, Spiderman, Ally Meets Pearl Jam, Battlestar Galactica Hashtags: #SuperHeroTherapy #ImaginaryFriends #MentalHealth #HSP #ElaineAron #HighlySensitivePersons #INFJ #introvert #DoctorWho #SuperHeroes #IantosShrine #Torchwood #X-Men #ComicBooks #StarTrek #StarWars #Spiderman #AllyMeetsPearlJam #BattlestarGalactica

A Pearl Jam song saved her life! On this episode,The Captain and Michelle Lynn sit down with author and blogger Allison Maxwell to discuss her experiences with bullying, depression, cutting, and attempts to take her own life. Learn how Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," comic book superheroes, and The Grunge movement help Ally realize that she's not alone, and ultimately keep her from falling off the ledge. -Links- Link to Short Story http://www.amazon.com/Rearview-Mirror-Pearl-saved-life-ebook/dp/B00Y877AUY Ally's Blog "On The Brink" http://staringovertheledge.blogspot.com/

For more on the It gets better project: http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS: http://twloha.com/

Keywords: bullying, anti-bullying, FreaksandGeeks, BigBangTheory, ComicCon, Suicide Prevention, Bullying Awareness, Self Help, Mental Health, HSP, Highly Sensitive Person, Geek, Nerd, Geek Chic, I Love Nerds, cutting, Wizard World, superheroes, Super Hero Therapy, Pearl Jam, Grunge, Emo, LARPing, TWLOHA, To write love on her arms, it gets better Hashtags: #bullying #anti-bullying #FreaksandGeeks #BigBangTheory #ComicCon #SuicidePrevention #BullyingAwareness #SelfHelp #MentalHealth #HSP #HighlySensitivePerson #Geek #Nerd #GeekChic #ILoveNerds #cutting #WizardWorld #superheroes #SuperHeroTherapy #PearlJam #Grunge #Emo #LARPing #TWLOHA #towriteloveonherarms #itgetsbetter

Michelle and The Captain talk about how highly sensitive people aren't always viewed as being the most sensitive when it comes to interpersonal relationships.

Links to resources mentioned:

Resting Bitch Face Clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v98CPXNiSk

Recommended Article "HSP Topics: The Challenge of Friendships" by Peter Messerschmidt: http://denmarkguy.hubpages.com/hub/HSP-Friendship

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Keywords: HSP, Highly Sensitive Persons, Elaine Aron, Susan Cain, Quiet The Book, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Bitchy Resting Face, Resting Bitch Face, ADHD, Introvert Hashtags: #HSP, #HighlySensitivePersons, #ElaineAron, #SusanCain, #QuietTheBook, #SensoryProcessingSensitivity, #BitchyRestingFace, #RestingBitchFace, #ADHD, #Introvert