When I started this podcast, my #1 dream guest was Susan Cain. So, I'm very happy to bring this episode to you today. Susan's 2012 book, <a href= "http://amzn.to/2gZiWNm">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</a> was my first introduction to introversion. The book changed my life (and thousands of others worldwide) because it changed how I saw myself. It was through learning about introversion that I learned about high sensitivity; I wouldn't be typing this to you today without her book as the inception. More about Susan Cain: Susan is the co-founder of <a href= "http://www.quietrev.com">Quiet Revolution</a>, a site that features advice and stories for introverts and extroverts alike on how to appreciate our quiet sides. She is the author of the bestsellers <a href= "http://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book/#quiet-power">Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts</a>, and <a href= "http://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book/">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking</a>, which has been translated into 40 languages and been on the New York Times bestseller list for over four years. <a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts">Her record-smashing TED talk</a> has been viewed over 15 million times. She is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: <ul> <li>What it was like to be a Wall Street lawyer and an introvert</li> <li>If she's an HSP</li> <li>How Susan dealt with the huge popularity of her book and TED talk</li> <li>The difference between HSPs and introverts</li> <li>Her <a href="http://qli.quietrev.com/">Quiet Leadership Institute</a></li> <li>The introvert backlash</li> <li>....and more.</li> </ul> Susan's books: <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2gZiWNm">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking </a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2g3iueY">Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts</a> (A guide for teens and kids)</li> </ul> You can also find her on <a href= "https://twitter.com/ap_mort">Twitter.</a> Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href= "http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel= "cc:attributionURL">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel= "license">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

When I started this podcast, my #1 dream guest was Susan Cain. So, I'm very happy to bring this episode to you today. Susan's 2012 book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking was my first introduction to introversion. The book changed my life (and thousands of others worldwide) because it changed how I saw myself. It was through learning about introversion that I learned about high sensitivity; I wouldn't be typing this to you today without her book as the inception. More about Susan Cain: Susan is the co-founder of Quiet Revolution, a site that features advice and stories for introverts and extroverts alike on how to appreciate our quiet sides. She is the author of the bestsellers Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts, and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking, which has been translated into 40 languages and been on the New York Times bestseller list for over four years. Her record-smashing TED talk has been viewed over 15 million times. She is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: What it was like to be a Wall Street lawyer and an introvert If she's an HSP How Susan dealt with the huge popularity of her book and TED talk The difference between HSPs and introverts Her Quiet Leadership Institute The introvert backlash ....and more. Susan's books: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts (A guide for teens and kids) You can also find her on Twitter. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

When I started this podcast, my #1 dream guest was Susan Cain. So, I'm very happy to bring this episode to you today. Susan's 2012 book, <a href="http://amzn.to/2gZiWNm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</a> was my first introduction to introversion. The book changed my life (and thousands of others worldwide) because it changed how I saw myself. It was through learning about introversion that I learned about high sensitivity; I wouldn't be typing this to you today without her book as the inception. More about Susan Cain: Susan is the co-founder of <a href="http://www.quietrev.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet Revolution</a>, a site that features advice and stories for introverts and extroverts alike on how to appreciate our quiet sides. She is the author of the bestsellers <a href="http://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book/#quiet-power" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts</a>, and <a href="http://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking</a>, which has been translated into 40 languages and been on the New York Times bestseller list for over four years. <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts" rel="noopener noreferrer">Her record-smashing TED talk</a> has been viewed over 15 million times. She is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: <ul> <li>What it was like to be a Wall Street lawyer and an introvert</li> <li>If she's an HSP</li> <li>How Susan dealt with the huge popularity of her book and TED talk</li> <li>The difference between HSPs and introverts</li> <li>Her <a href="http://qli.quietrev.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet Leadership Institute</a></li> <li>The introvert backlash</li> <li>....and more.</li> </ul> Susan's books: <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2gZiWNm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking </a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2g3iueY" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts</a> (A guide for teens and kids)</li> </ul> You can also find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ap_mort" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter.</a> Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

72. Interview with Susan Cain, author of Quiet

The holiday season is here and I've been thinking about gift giving. HSPs' temperament makes them well-suited to picking out the perfect gift for loved ones. We pay close attention to details so we are likely to pick up on the wants and desires of others. In this episode, I talk about the most thoughtful gift I ever received and I also go off on a rant about gift cards. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868">iTunes</a>! Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&id=fc3761c9f6">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="%20http:/www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/10-reasons-gift-certificates-make-horrible-gifts.html">10 Reasons Gift Certificates Make Horrible Gifts</a> from Lifehacker</li> </ul> Related posts on this blog: <ul> <li><a title="2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/2014-gifts-for-highly-sensitive-people-introverts/" rel="bookmark">2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts</a></li> <li><a title="2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/2014-gifts-for-highly-sensitive-people-introverts/" rel="bookmark">2013 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts</a></li> <li><a title="My Heart Still Hurts from Something that Happened When I was 5…" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/highly-sensitive-people-receive-gift/" rel="bookmark">My heart still hurts from something that happened when I was 5... </a> (about losing a gift someone gave me.)</li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="cc:attributionURL">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="license">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

The holiday season is here and I've been thinking about gift giving. HSPs' temperament makes them well-suited to picking out the perfect gift for loved ones. We pay close attention to details so we are likely to pick up on the wants and desires of others. In this episode, I talk about the most thoughtful gift I ever received and I also go off on a rant about gift cards. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: 10 Reasons Gift Certificates Make Horrible Gifts from Lifehacker Related posts on this blog: 2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts 2013 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People & Introverts My heart still hurts from something that happened when I was 5... (about losing a gift someone gave me.) Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (Antony Raijekov) / CC BY-NC 2.5

The holiday season is here and I've been thinking about gift giving. HSPs' temperament makes them well-suited to picking out the perfect gift for loved ones. We pay close attention to details so we are likely to pick up on the wants and desires of others. In this episode, I talk about the most thoughtful gift I ever received and I also go off on a rant about gift cards. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>! Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&amp;id=fc3761c9f6" rel="noopener noreferrer">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="%20http:/www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/10-reasons-gift-certificates-make-horrible-gifts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 Reasons Gift Certificates Make Horrible Gifts</a> from Lifehacker</li> </ul> Related posts on this blog: <ul> <li><a title="2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People &amp; Introverts" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/2014-gifts-for-highly-sensitive-people-introverts/" rel="noopener noreferrer">2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People &amp; Introverts</a></li> <li><a title="2014 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People &amp; Introverts" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/2014-gifts-for-highly-sensitive-people-introverts/" rel="noopener noreferrer">2013 Gift Guide for Highly Sensitive People &amp; Introverts</a></li> <li><a title="My Heart Still Hurts from Something that Happened When I was 5…" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/highly-sensitive-people-receive-gift/" rel="noopener noreferrer">My heart still hurts from something that happened when I was 5... </a> (about losing a gift someone gave me.)</li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

21. Gift Giving

Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs before an impending loss, typically, the death of someone close to you. This episode is about how us HSPs can experience this grief more than others, and not just about death. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868">iTunes</a>! Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&id=fc3761c9f6">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.skymall.com/thanks-for-everything-frame/HN5752.html">The pet photo from from SkyMall that makes me cry</a></li> <li class="post-title entry-title"><a title="Could I handle having a dog?" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/should-i-get-a-dog/">Could I handle having a dog?</a></li> </ul> Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net: <ul> <li><a title="Anticipatory Grief" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/anticipatory-grief/">Anticipatory Grief</a></li> <li><a title="Empathy toward other people’s loss" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/feeling-empathy-pain/">Empathy toward other people’s loss</a></li> <li><a title="Fearing (Other Peoples’) Death" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/fearing-peoples-death/">Fearing (Other Peoples’) Death</a></li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="cc:attributionURL">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="license">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs before an impending loss, typically, the death of someone close to you. This episode is about how us HSPs can experience this grief more than others, and not just about death. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on iTunes! Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: The pet photo from from SkyMall that makes me cry Could I handle having a dog? Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net: Anticipatory Grief Empathy toward other people’s loss Fearing (Other Peoples’) Death Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (Antony Raijekov) / CC BY-NC 2.5

Anticipatory grief is a grief reaction that occurs before an impending loss, typically, the death of someone close to you. This episode is about how us HSPs can experience this grief more than others, and not just about death. If you like the podcast, please leave a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>! Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&amp;id=fc3761c9f6" rel="noopener noreferrer">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.skymall.com/thanks-for-everything-frame/HN5752.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">The pet photo from from SkyMall that makes me cry</a></li> <li><a title="Could I handle having a dog?" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/should-i-get-a-dog/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Could I handle having a dog?</a></li> </ul> Related posts on highlysensitiveperson.net: <ul> <li><a title="Anticipatory Grief" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/anticipatory-grief/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anticipatory Grief</a></li> <li><a title="Empathy toward other people’s loss" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/feeling-empathy-pain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Empathy toward other people’s loss</a></li> <li><a title="Fearing (Other Peoples’) Death" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/fearing-peoples-death/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fearing (Other Peoples’) Death</a></li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

20. Anticipatory Grief

The previous episode was about the single best job for HSPs--working for yourself. Today's show is about more traditional jobs and careers, including what you should look for (and avoid as an HSP). What qualities of being highly sensitive are a benefit to certain jobs? If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868">iTunes</a>! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&id=fc3761c9f6">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net: <ul> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/find-job-career-hsp-introvert/">Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online</a></li> <li><a title="HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/episode6/" rel="bookmark">HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job</a></li> <li class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/jobs-and-careers-for-highly-sensitive-persons/">Jobs and Careers for HSPs</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person-2/">Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person/">All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle</a></li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="cc:attributionURL">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="license">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

The previous episode was about the single best job for HSPs--working for yourself. Today's show is about more traditional jobs and careers, including what you should look for (and avoid as an HSP). What qualities of being highly sensitive are a benefit to certain jobs? If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on iTunes! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net: Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job Jobs and Careers for HSPs Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (Antony Raijekov) / CC BY-NC 2.5

The previous episode was about the single best job for HSPs--working for yourself. Today's show is about more traditional jobs and careers, including what you should look for (and avoid as an HSP). What qualities of being highly sensitive are a benefit to certain jobs? If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&amp;id=fc3761c9f6" rel="noopener noreferrer">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net: <ul> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/find-job-career-hsp-introvert/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online</a></li> <li><a title="HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/episode6/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/jobs-and-careers-for-highly-sensitive-persons/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jobs and Careers for HSPs</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person/" rel="noopener noreferrer">All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle</a></li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

19. Best Careers for Highly Sensitive Introverts

Since HSPs are detail-oriented, and can be bothered by too much stimuli, there is one job that seems to make the most sense for us! Learn about it here in episode 18. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868">iTunes</a>! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&id=fc3761c9f6">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned in the show: <a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/find-job-career-hsp-introvert/">Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online</a> Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net: <ul> <li><a title="HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/episode6/" rel="bookmark">HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/episode15">HSP Podcast #15: Needing Control</a></li> <li class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/jobs-and-careers-for-highly-sensitive-persons/">Jobs and Careers for HSPs</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person-2/">Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person/">All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/lights-too-bright-at-work/">My Goal is to Take Down Bright Lights in the Workplace</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/dont-stand-over-me-while-im-working/">Don’t Stand Over Me While I’m Working</a></li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="cc:attributionURL">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="license">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

Since HSPs are detail-oriented, and can be bothered by too much stimuli, there is one job that seems to make the most sense for us! Learn about it here in episode 18. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on iTunes! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the weekly newsletter to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned in the show: Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net: HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job HSP Podcast #15: Needing Control Jobs and Careers for HSPs Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle My Goal is to Take Down Bright Lights in the Workplace Don’t Stand Over Me While I’m Working Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (Antony Raijekov) / CC BY-NC 2.5

Since HSPs are detail-oriented, and can be bothered by too much stimuli, there is one job that seems to make the most sense for us! Learn about it here in episode 18. If you like the podcast, please say "thanks" by leaving a positive review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-person-podcast/id907839868" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>! (And if you don't like it, then please don't leave a review!) Sign up for the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.us2.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=675c3c58913f5ae7f6616f752&amp;id=fc3761c9f6" rel="noopener noreferrer">weekly newsletter</a> to be notified of the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and HSP news. Mentioned in the show: <a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/find-job-career-hsp-introvert/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resources for people who want to change their career / work for themselves online</a> Further reading on highlysensitiveperson.net: <ul> <li><a title="HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job" href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/episode6/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HSP Podcast #06: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/episode15" rel="noopener noreferrer">HSP Podcast #15: Needing Control</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/jobs-and-careers-for-highly-sensitive-persons/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jobs and Careers for HSPs</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/job-for-a-highly-sensitive-person/" rel="noopener noreferrer">All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/lights-too-bright-at-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Goal is to Take Down Bright Lights in the Workplace</a></li> <li><a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/dont-stand-over-me-while-im-working/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don’t Stand Over Me While I’m Working</a></li> </ul> Podcast music attribution: By the Coast (2004) (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Antony Raijekov</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/bg/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC 2.5</a>

18. The Best Job for an HSP Introvert

In this introductory episode, I talk about what a Highly Sensitive Person ISN'T....and what they is. I mean, are. The goal of this podcast is to help other people realize if they are highly sensitive, that they aren't alone, and they aren't weird or wrong! I also cover the difference between introverts and HSPs, some benefits of being an HSP, and why high sensitivity isn't something you "have", like an illness. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href= "http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel= "cc:attributionURL">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel= "license">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

In this introductory episode, I talk about what a Highly Sensitive Person ISN'T....and what they is. I mean, are. The goal of this podcast is to help other people realize if they are highly sensitive, that they aren't alone, and they aren't weird or wrong! I also cover the difference between introverts and HSPs, some benefits of being an HSP, and why high sensitivity isn't something you "have", like an illness. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

In this introductory episode, I talk about what a Highly Sensitive Person ISN'T....and what they is. I mean, are. The goal of this podcast is to help other people realize if they are highly sensitive, that they aren't alone, and they aren't weird or wrong! I also cover the difference between introverts and HSPs, some benefits of being an HSP, and why high sensitivity isn't something you "have", like an illness. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

01: What is a Highly Sensitive Person?

Does stagnant, warm, still air make you feel suffocated or claustrophobic? Do you need a fan or cool, fresh air to avoid a panic attack? I'm amazed to report that this specific topic is <a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/no-air-movement/">the most popular post on my blog</a>. Who knew this was such a common thing?! In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with warm, still air, and offer some solutions to the issue. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href= "http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel= "cc:attributionURL">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel= "license">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

Does stagnant, warm, still air make you feel suffocated or claustrophobic? Do you need a fan or cool, fresh air to avoid a panic attack? I'm amazed to report that this specific topic is the most popular post on my blog. Who knew this was such a common thing?! In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with warm, still air, and offer some solutions to the issue. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

Does stagnant, warm, still air make you feel suffocated or claustrophobic? Do you need a fan or cool, fresh air to avoid a panic attack? I'm amazed to report that this specific topic is <a href="http://highlysensitiveperson.net/no-air-movement/" rel="noopener noreferrer">the most popular post on my blog</a>. Who knew this was such a common thing?! In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with warm, still air, and offer some solutions to the issue. Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

02: I Feel Suffocated by Stagnant, Warm Air

We face dozens if not hundreds of decisions every single day--from big decisions to tiny ones, and they all take energy. As HSPs, we put so much care and energy into everything we do, that making all these decisions can wear us out, leaving us with insufficient energy for the important things in our life! In this episode, I give some examples of ways to reduce the number of choices you have to make in your daily life. While there is no way to have a truly decision free life, by preparing and planning ahead, we can eliminate some of them! Did you enjoy the podcast? Please leave me a review or a rating on the iTunes store. It would be very appreciated! highlysensitiveperson.net/itunes Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href= "http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel= "cc:attributionURL">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel= "license">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

We face dozens if not hundreds of decisions every single day--from big decisions to tiny ones, and they all take energy. As HSPs, we put so much care and energy into everything we do, that making all these decisions can wear us out, leaving us with insufficient energy for the important things in our life! In this episode, I give some examples of ways to reduce the number of choices you have to make in your daily life. While there is no way to have a truly decision free life, by preparing and planning ahead, we can eliminate some of them! Did you enjoy the podcast? Please leave me a review or a rating on the iTunes store. It would be very appreciated! highlysensitiveperson.net/itunes Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

We face dozens if not hundreds of decisions every single day--from big decisions to tiny ones, and they all take energy. As HSPs, we put so much care and energy into everything we do, that making all these decisions can wear us out, leaving us with insufficient energy for the important things in our life! In this episode, I give some examples of ways to reduce the number of choices you have to make in your daily life. While there is no way to have a truly decision free life, by preparing and planning ahead, we can eliminate some of them! Did you enjoy the podcast? Please leave me a review or a rating on the iTunes store. It would be very appreciated! highlysensitiveperson.net/itunes Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Kliq/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Kliq</a>) / <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CC BY-NC-SA 3.0</a>

03: Decision-Free Living

Do you experience joy, discomfort, empathy, and emotions very intensely? Are you easily overstimulated or bothered by small changes in your environment? 

You aren't alone, in fact, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this podcast, host, blogger, (and HSP herself) Kelly shares real-life experiences that may have you nodding and thinking: "I thought I was the only one who felt that way"!

Introverts and people with shyness and social anxiety may also find comfort and camaraderie here. Remember--you aren't crazy or weird…just highly sensitive!

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Do you experience joy, discomfort, empathy, and emotions very intensely? Are you easily overstimulated or bothered by small changes in your environment? You aren't alone, in fact, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this podcast, host, blogger, (and HSP herself) Kelly shares real-life experiences that may have you nodding and thinking: "I thought I was the only one who felt that way"! Introverts and people with shyness and social anxiety may also find comfort and camaraderie here. Remember--you aren't crazy or weird…just highly sensitive!

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