The HSP World Podcast: Episode 1 – What It’s About
Welcome to the first episode of The HSP World Podcast! It introduces the format of the Podcast and the hosts which is Guest Question, Connection and Conversation. Thomas: Hello and welcome to the HSP world podcast. I’m Thomas. Robyn: I’m…
Living in LaLa Land: Inside the Imagination of an HSP
Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality. – Cheshire Cat It wasn’t until adulthood that I realized how lucky I was to grow up in such an artistic and creative family. I’m now learning that not everybody…
Why, as an HSP, I Don’t Relate to the Word “Empath”
When I first found out I had the HSP Trait I was so relieved. I couldn’t believe how everything just fell into place. So much made sense to me now. Why I dreamed the way I did, why I could smell scents…
An HSP on Discovering the HSP Trait
In the winter of 2016 something in me was triggered. I demanded within myself, answers, explanations and clarity. Something inside of me pushed me like never before. I spoke out, but from within, asking the Universe for the answers no matter…
A Highly Sensitive Man on the Freedom of Self-Acceptance
Last Christmas (sounds like a song) I was sitting in a completely dark living room with my girlfriend. Not because we had no power, or thought it was nicer, but purely out of necessity; I could not bear anything anymore.…
Strength, Balance and the Sensitive Male
Sensitive men are so strong. That may sound like a contradiction but not in this case. It takes courage to be yourself when you are a sensitive man. It’s not looked at too kindly when it comes to men. Society…
The Princess and the Pea: An HSP’s Struggle with Sleep
The Princess and the Pea is a classic children’s fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Anderson. The story tells of a young prince desiring to find a princess to marry. On a dark and stormy night, a wet…
An HSP on Shining Our Spirit
I had been standing outside checking a load on one of the flatbed trucks when I first heard the young boys laughter in the distance. It came from the direction of the lone house at the end of the residential…
Why Sensitive Men are So Appreciated
HSPs make up about 20% of the population. You would think, with that number, there would be more men who speak up about having this trait. After all, according to current world population statistics there are about 800,000,000 HSMs (Highly…
An HSP on Giving Ourselves Permission: Sensitivity and Creativity
I often buy books for my children I love, or books that I want to read but haven’t yet. A couple of years ago I bought my son “Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking” by…