Wantcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast

Everyone has a sensitive side, but nearly one in three people have the genes to be more sensitive than others, both physically and emotionally. They tend to be big hearted, creative, and wired to go deep. Yet society tells them to hide the very sensitivity that makes them this way. Today's guest is Jenn Granneman, author of the new book SENSITIVE: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World. In this episode, we will talk about: What it actually means to be a sensitive person and a highly sensitive person How to navigate the world on whatever level of the sensitivity spectrum you fall on The (genius!!) word Jenn suggests to describe "sensitive," especially when explaining your sensitivity to others How to avoid feeling bitter about others' lack of sensitivity How to pre-manage events you know will be harder on your sensitivity (ie parties or a day at the office) Why certain self-care practices might work the opposite way you intend them to work for sensitive people, an