Best Highlysensitiveperson Podcasts (2024)

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256 Taking a Podcast Break: Self-Acceptance & Self-Worth 21:54

3M ago21:54

21:54

Taking a Podcast Break: Self-Acceptance & Self-Worth Patricia announces that she will be taking a break from the podcast. She discusses the challenges of OCD and attachment injuries in relationships and shares tools that have been helpful for her, such as identifying wants, needs, desires, and expectations. She also talks about the importance of ru…

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255 Attachment Injuries and OCD: The Healing Continues 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

Attachment Injuries and OCD: The Healing Continues Summary Patricia discusses her experience with OCD and attachment injuries while Jen, is on vacation. She explores her fears and insecurities about asking for support and needing connection. Patricia reflects on the importance of consistent communication and creating containers to improve nervous s…

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254 Annoyance & Acceptance: Managing Emotions in Friendships 46:56

3M ago46:56

46:56

Annoyance & Acceptance: Managing Emotions in Friendships Jen and Patricia discuss the importance of naming and accepting emotions, including annoyance, as well as the challenges of communication and managing expectations in their friendship. They share personal experiences and strategies for navigating difficult feelings, emphasizing the value of p…

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253 The Importance of Self-Regulation, Self-Compassion and Connection 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

The Importance of Self-Regulation, Self-Compassion and Connection Patricia discusses her feelings of annoyance and disappointment when her scheduled recording with Jen is cancelled. The conversation highlights the complexities of managing emotions and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships. She also discusses her experience of transitionin…

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252 Navigating Reconnection after Rupture: Messiness is a Healthy Part of Relationships 54:03

4M ago54:03

54:03

Navigating Reconnection after Rupture: Messiness Is a Healthy Part of Relationships Patricia and Jen discuss the challenges of reconnecting after a rupture in their relationship. They explore the fear of not being able to get back to normal and the desire for rupture and repair in significant relationships. They also discuss the importance of authe…

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251 Taking Up Space and Expressing Your Feelings is Important for Healing Attachment Injuries 35:47

4M ago35:47

35:47

Taking up Space and Expressing Your Feelings is Important for Healing Attachment Injuries Patricia shares her experiences of her recent trip to Chicago. She discusses the challenges she faced in navigating changes in plans and the emotions that arose during her son's graduation from boot camp. Patricia also explores the importance of creating a sec…

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250 Anger & Attachment: Navigating Different Neurotypes Within a Relationship 55:57

4M ago55:57

55:57

Anger and Attachment: Navigating Different Neurotypes Within a Relationship Patricia and Jen explore the dynamics of attachment injuries, ADHD, and autism within their friendship. They explore the challenges of communication, time orientation, and emotional regulation. They touch on the concept of platonic life partnership and the challenges naviga…

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249 PDA & Empowering Autonomy: Navigating Uncertainty and Travel Preparation 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

PDA & Empowering Autonomy: Navigating Uncertainty and Travel Preparation Patricia discusses her experiences with attachment injuries, being activated, anxiety, and preparing for travel. She shares insights into managing her emotions and navigating relationships through the lens of autism with a PDA profile. Patricia asserts her need for autonomy, f…

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248 Friendship Paradigms: Monogamy and Polyamory and Platonic Partnerships 26:15

5M ago26:15

26:15

Friendships Paradigms: Monogamy and Polyamory and Platonic Partnerships Patricia discusses the concept of monogamy and polyamory in friendships and platonic partnerships. She explores how the traditional view of monogamy has a hierarchy when one person enters a romantic relationship. Neurodivergent folks often have closer friendships that are more …

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247 Attachment: Self-Compassion, Recognizing & Healing Unblended Parts 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

Attachment: Self-Compassion, Recognizing & Healing Unblended Parts Patricia and Jen discuss their personal experiences with attachment injuries and how it affects their relationship. They explore the challenges of communication and the impact of past traumas. Patricia shares insights from her recovery journey, drawing parallels between her eating d…

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246 Healing Attachment Wounds: Navigating Tough Conversations with Love 40:05

5M ago40:05

40:05

Healing Attachment Wounds: Navigating Tough Conversations with Love Patricia discusses her ongoing work on attachment wounds and her recent conversation with her mother about her childhood. She emphasizes the privilege of being able to have these conversations and acknowledges that not everyone has that opportunity. Patricia also explores expectati…

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245 Expansion and Contraction: Honoring Your Rhythms 38:29

5M ago38:29

38:29

Expansion and Contraction: Honoring Your Rhythms In this conversation, Patricia and Jen discuss their personal experiences with stress, burnout, and the challenges of navigating relationships. They explore the importance of self-compassion, the need for rest and downtime, and the impact of attachment wounds on their interactions. They also touch on…

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244 Managing Expectations: Showing Up For Yourself During Hard Times 43:57

6M ago43:57

43:57

Managing Expectations: Showing Up for Yourself During Hard Times Jen and Patricia discuss attachment wounds in their friendship. They explore the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and managing expectations. They highlight the need for compassion & understanding when dealing with attachment issues & emphasize the ongoing work of heal…

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243 Attachment Wounds: OCD, Projection, Managing Dysregulation 38:15

6M ago38:15

38:15

Attachment Wounds: OCD, Projection, Managing Dysregulation Patricia candidly discusses her experiences with attachment wounds, OCD tendencies, projection and trauma responses with Jen, and how this is showing up in their relationship. Patricia shares what her OCD thoughts tend to look like. Through introspection and vulnerability, Patricia reflects…

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242 Attachment Wounds: A Follow Up Conversation 51:41

6M ago51:41

51:41

Attachment Wounds: A Follow Up Conversation Jen and Patricia reflect on their recent challenge (see episode 241), and they discuss the importance of taking responsibility for their own needs and emotions. They explore the impact of attachment wounds and the challenges of navigating relationships. They talk about what trauma and reenactment looks li…

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241 Attachment Wounds: When You Can't Work it out in the Moment 28:58

6M ago28:58

28:58

Attachment Wounds: When You Can’t Work It Out In The Moment Patricia reflects on her attachment wounds & something that happened with Jen. She emphasizes that the issue was not a rupture in her relationship, but rather her own trauma and wounding. She reassures listeners that they are doing fine & have navigated the situation with honesty & grace. …

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240 Navigating Grief, Uncertainty & Travel Through the Lens of Attachment 45:07

6M ago45:07

45:07

Navigating Grief, Uncertainty & Travel Through the Lens of Attachment Patricia and Jen discuss navigating uncertainty and overwhelm, managing change and unexpected situations, balancing personal needs, the power of communication and validation, finding meaning and value in relationships, coping with anxiety and catastrophic thinking, choosing to as…

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239 Being “Too Much” is a Narrative that needs to be Re-examined 23:26

7M ago23:26

23:26

Being “Too Much” is a Narrative that needs to be Re-examined Summary Patricia discusses the wound of too much and how it can impact relationships. Too much is about BOTH people and the capacity of the other person. This is a narrative that needs to be reexamined, and the context of both people needs to be addressed. She explores the intersection of…

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238 Learning to Trust Yourself and Finding Peace in Your Own Rhythm 28:43

7M ago28:43

28:43

Learning to Trust Yourself and Finding Peace in Your Own Rhythm Patricia discusses her experience when her husband is away. She shares her journey of managing attachment wounds, and the challenges of household responsibilities. Patricia also explores the impact of autistic burnout and ADHD on her ability to stay on top of things. She emphasizes the…

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237 Unmasking & Authentic Communication: Navigating Differences in Relationships 43:43

7M ago43:43

43:43

Unmasking & Authentic Communication: Navigating Differences in Relationships Patricia and Jen discuss the challenges of unmasking and being authentic in relationships including the role of PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy). They explore the narratives we have about ourselves and how they can impact our interactions with others. They also delve int…

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236 Exploring Neurodivergence in Relationships: Understanding Unique Perspectives 37:36

7M ago37:36

37:36

Exploring Neurodivergence in Relationships: Understanding Unique Perspectives In this conversation, Patricia and Jen discuss their struggles with linear content and their values of focusing on relational topics. They explore the challenges of staying true to their authentic selves while creating content. The conversation also delves into the dynami…

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235 Red & Green Flags in Relationships 22:11

8M ago22:11

22:11

Red & Green Flags in Relationships Patricia discusses red flags and ideal qualities in relationships. She emphasizes the importance of honoring rhythms and self-care, as well as effective communication and conflict resolution. Patricia also addresses gaslighting, setting boundaries, and the significance of trust, honesty, and similar values in a re…

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234 Navigating Miscommunication and Misunderstanding 38:57

8M ago38:57

38:57

Navigating Miscommunication and Misunderstanding Jen helps me process through a communication blip I had with my son. My husband & I have very different styles when talking to our boys, & I felt inadequate, and I sometimes struggle to attune. We talk about context when communicating, projection, who is a safe person to get angry at, & I talk about …

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233 Neurodivergence and Friendship: The Struggle is Real 36:22

8M ago36:22

36:22

Neurodivergence and Friendship: The Struggle is Real I talk about the challenges and complexities of friendships for neurodivergent folks, and the changing nature of friendships, the importance of reciprocity and communication. I discuss navigating difficult conversations, recognizing and addressing needs, and setting boundaries. I talk about the t…

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232 The Importance of Rest & Learning to Receive & Ask for Help 37:12

8M ago37:12

37:12

The Importance of Rest & Learning to Receive & Ask for Help Patricia and Jen discuss their health updates and the challenges they have faced. They also delve into the pressure to be productive and the fear of not functioning. The conversation shifts to vulnerability and insecurity in relationships, as well as the process of learning to receive and …

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231 Autism Identification Should Come with a Warning Label (Including Autistic Burnout) 29:25

9M ago29:25

29:25

Autism Identification Should Come with a Warning Label (Including Autistic Burnout) There are things that happen to most autistic people once they identify as autistic, and there should be a warning label! If you’re late diagnosed, and high masking, there’s a good chance you are, or will be in autistic burnout. There’s also skill regression, and no…

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230 Exploring Identity, and Turning Toward Yourself in Affirming Ways 37:16

9M ago37:16

37:16

Exploring Identity, and Turning Toward Yourself in Affirming Ways Jen and I touch on so much in this episode: challenges setting boundaries; structure vs. the need for novelty (ADHD vs. autism), attachment injuries and bids for connection; the challenges and gifts of hard conversations; what neuro-affirming therapy looks like; PDA and focusing on o…

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229 Real Talk on Health Challenges: Speaking FOR Your Parts vs. Speaking FROM Your Parts 48:29

9M ago48:29

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Real Talk on Health Challenges: Speaking FOR Your Parts vs. Speaking FROM Your Parts Jen and I talk about the difference between complaining, speaking honestly about what’s going on, and the other person’s capacity to sit with things that they may feel they need to fix or change. Many of you have been told that you complain too much or that you’re …

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228 Getting from Here to There When You’ve Lost Your Routine 27:21

9M ago27:21

27:21

Getting from Here to There When You’ve Lost Your Routine How do you get back in a groove after you’ve gotten out of it? We often assume we can jump back in, but sometimes it’s harder than that. I also talk about getting consent in relationships before giving feedback and advice. Attuning to the other person is the best gift you can give someone. Th…

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227 Attachment Injuries, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Self-Care 44:49

10M ago44:49

44:49

Attachment Injuries, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Self-Care Jen and I discuss attachment wounds and using an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework. We talk about the difference of speaking for our parts vs. speaking from our parts. We talk about overperformance, the pressure to show up and masking, and the importance of feeling seen and hear…

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226 The Power of Showing Up: Embracing Imperfection and Struggles with PDA and RSD 42:24

10M ago42:24

42:24

The Power of Showing Up: Embracing Imperfection and Struggles with PDA and RSD Jen and I discuss our struggles with showing up and doing life even when it's hard. We model grace and vulnerability, reminding you that it's okay to not have it all together. The conversation touches on topics such as PDA, rejection-sensitive dysphoria RSD, and the pres…

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225 Navigating Autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance, or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) 34:53

10M ago34:53

34:53

Navigating Autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) I discuss being diagnosed Autistic with a PDA (pathological demand avoidance) profile. I express frustration with the DSM criteria for ADHD and autism, as I don’t see myself in the criteria. I highlight the common misdiagnosis of PDA as oppositional defiant di…

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224 Building Trust in Neurodivergent Settings: Overcoming Group Apprehension 46:20

10M ago46:20

46:20

Building Trust in Neurodivergent Settings: Overcoming Group Apprehension Ellie and Patricia highlight the importance of creating inclusive spaces that foster trust, comfort, and collaboration for neurodivergent folks. They discuss the benefits of tailoring curriculum to individual and group needs. This episode also touches on the depth and organic …

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223 Neurodivergent Insights: Navigating ADHD, Autism, PDA and Communication 45:50

10M ago45:50

45:50

Neurodivergent Insights: Navigating ADHD, Autism, PDA, and Communication Jen and I discuss the challenges of living with ADHD, Autism and PDA, including communication difficulties and perception of reality. We talk about how these show up for us differently, and how we navigate some of the challenges. I also share about disclosing to my MD about be…

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222 Redinfining Success for the Neurodivergent 42:10

11M ago42:10

42:10

Redefining Success for the Neurodivergent Jen and I discuss the concept of success and how it is often measured by neurotypical norms. We challenge these measures, and explore alternative ways to define and measure success for the neurodivergent. We emphasize the importance of authenticity, having hard conversations, and embracing imperfection. We …

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221 Navigating Relationship Bumps: Whose Stuff is This? 32:25

11M ago32:25

32:25

Navigating Relationship Bumps: Whose Stuff is This? Once again, I had a bump in a relationship, and I got to see that I had a part in it. Our fear of rejection, abandonment, or someone getting angry with us, can prevent us from having difficult conversations. We minimize our feelings for fear of being too sensitive. When we do this work enough, eve…

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220 Navigating Competing Needs in a Relationship 47:41

11M ago47:41

47:41

Navigating Competing Needs in a Relationship Jen & I talk about having competing needs while I was visiting her, and what came up for me, and how we navigated having uncomfortable feelings. We look at this through the lens of neurodivergence (Autism, HSP, ADHD and PDA). We also explore the difficulty I had as a neurodivergent person assessing if I …

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219 When Your Stuff Bumps Up Against Your Friend's Stuff 38:30

11M ago38:30

38:30

When Your Stuff Bumps Up Against Your Friend’s Stuff How do you navigate feeling hurt in a relationship, and the other person doesn’t understand (or realize) that you have been hurt? What do you do when the other person thinks you want space, but you feel hurt, and that’s not what you need, but you think the other person is distancing from you? Is …

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218 Navigating Change: How to Stay True to Yourself While Traveling 43:19

12M ago43:19

43:19

Navigating Change: How to Stay True to Yourself While Traveling Travelling and being a guest in someone’s home can be challenging due to change: adjusting to new routines, and being out of your routine. I spend a week with Jen, and we talk about checking in with each other, and my need for structure, and Jen’s lack of structure. We talk about struc…

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217 Navigating Executive Dysfunction: Managing Busy Minds 43:54

12M ago43:54

43:54

Navigating Executive Dysfunction: Managing Busy Minds Managing appointments, schedules and life can be challenging when you’ve got ADHD, AuDHD, or simply challenges with executive functioning. Jen and I talk about our struggles and the things that work for us. We talk about what may be more neuroaffirming. We also talk about the challenges of getti…

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216 Friendships Can Be Bleeping Hard 37:34

12M ago37:34

37:34

Friendships Can Be Bleeping Hard! Friendship struggles are real! How does being neurodivergent or specifically autistic impact friendships? Common themes of being misunderstood in spite having good intentions, and allowing others to see you in ways that are not how you see yourself. I talk about navigating breakups, not being able to do repair afte…

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215 Neurodivergence & Autsim: Navigating Challenges in Relationships 48:22

1y ago48:22

48:22

Neurodivergence & Autism: Navigating Challenges in Relationships We explore the challenges of maintaining friendships for people who are neurodivergent (AuDHD, autistic, HSP etc.) We emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening, open communication, patience, setting boundaries, and forgiveness in building and mainta…

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214 AFAB Autism Assessment: PDA, and other Common Questions Answered 57:22

1y ago57:22

57:22

AFAB Autism Assessment: PDA, and other Common Questions Answered Dr. Jessica Myszak, who provides autism assessments for late-diagnosed, high masking women answers the following questions: What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Persistent/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy)? What does PDA look like? What is important to ask if someone wants to pur…

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213 Autism, Relationships & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy 47:11

1y ago47:11

47:11

Autism, Relationships & PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy The challenges people have maintaining relationships can be related to relational trauma, PDA, the desire for consistency and/or adherence to high or unrealistic expectations. PDA is a profile of autism, and people with PDA may have no problem making friends,…

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212 AFAB Autism Assessment: Common Questions Answered 46:07

1y ago46:07

46:07

AFAB Autism Assessment: Common Questions Answered Dr. Jessica Myszak, who provides autism assessments for late-diagnosed, high masking women answers the following questions: How does autism present differently in women? Is self-diagnosis valid? Why haven’t the lived experiences of women been included in the diagnostic criteria? What might social di…

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211 Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Honoring Neurodivergent Needs and Communication Styles 40:34

1y ago40:34

40:34

Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Honoring Neurodivergent Needs and Communication Styles How do you center yourself in relationships when you’re being told you’re difficult to be around, or people stop communicating with you? How do you navigate ambiguous communication? I go on a rant because I was feeling frustrated. I talk about neurodiver…

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210 Not Feeling Good Enough: Self-Criticism, Healing and Vulnerability 52:49

1y ago52:49

52:49

Not Feeling Good Enough: Self-Criticism, Healing and Vulnerability We talk about the origins of feeling not good enough, and even if you understand why you feel this way, you still may be stuck. At the end, Jen and I have a tearful moment that is bursting with vulnerability sharing something we have never talked about before. We talk about our own …

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209 Navigating Difficult Conversations: Communicating Honestly in Relationships 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Communicating Honestly in Relationships Being assertive with medical providers can be hard; does one disclose an autism diagnosis? I discuss the importance of vulnerability, as well as the challenges of transparency and balancing honesty and privacy. My birthday came with expectations and disappointments, and som…

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208. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Quiet Leaders with Ashley Looker 37:41

1y ago37:41

37:41

We have a tendency to underestimate quiet leaders. Or we assume anyone successful ISN’T a quiet leader. This hit home for me when my friend Ashley Looker said she wanted to come to my Gathering of Quiet Leaders. As an Empowerment Coach, Mindfulness Teacher and Journaling Expert for ambitious over-achieving humans, Ashley’s got 11,000+ followers for…

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207. Soulful Creating & Transmitting the Energy of an Offering with Ahava Shira 1:07:51

1y ago1:07:51

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When we choose to take our work deeper and bring others into it, some inquiries arise: How do we create offerings that forward our message and mission, that are thought leadership, personified? How do we share in ways that help people feel our offering and that light our fire and keep it burning? And when what we’re creating is so potent and felt, …

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