Your Sensitivity is Your Superpower

Season of Stuck

In this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara sits down with Jenn Granneman, co-author of "Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too Much World," and founder of Introvert, Dear, the internet’s largest community for introverts. During their conversation, Jenn and Deanna discuss the experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and how sensitivity can lead to feelings of being stuck. Jen highlights sensitivity as a superpower, offering gifts like creativity, empathy, and sensory intelligence. She also speaks on how shifting the way we relate to sensitivity—and viewing it as the strength that it is—can help sensitive people get unstuck.

Tune in to learn about:

• The experience of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) and its impact on feelings of being stuck
• The dual nature of sensitivity as both a challenge and a strength
• Common misconceptions about sensitivity and the stigma surrounding it
• Different types of sensitivity: emotional, environmental, and artistic
• The gifts of sensitivity
• Strategies for managing overwhelm and stress as a sensitive person
• The importance of self-care and emotional regulation for sensitive people
• How to embrace sensitivity as a superpower—and get unstuck in the process
• The potential for personal growth and deeper connections through understanding and accepting your sensitivity

Thoughts from the episode:
“Your sensitivity is your greatest strength. Sometimes it can feel like your greatest obstacle, but it is truly your greatest strength…and that is a superpower.” –Jenn Granneman

About Jenn Granneman:

Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear, the world's largest online community for introverts. She's also the co-author of Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World, a guide to embracing sensitivity as a strength and using it as a way to enhance all of the most important areas in your life like intimate relationships, work, leadership, or parenting.

Connect with Jenn Granneman:

On the web:

Jenn’s website

On social media:

X: @JennGranneman

Instagram: @jenngranneman

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Chapters

1. Understanding Sensitivity (00:00:00)

2. Deanna's Personal Journey (00:01:12)

3. The Nature of Sensitivity (00:03:23)

4. The Beauty of Sensitivity (00:04:34)

5. Introduction of the Guest (00:05:44)

6. Jenn's Background (00:06:24)

7. Defining a Highly Sensitive Person (00:07:50)

8. Origins of Sensitivity (00:09:19)

9. Personal Experiences with Sensitivity (00:11:12)

10. Types of Sensitivity (00:12:57)

11. Artistic Sensitivity (00:15:22)

12. Feeling Stuck as Sensitive People (00:16:42)

13. Shame and Sensitivity (00:17:53)

14. Stigmas Around Sensitivity (00:18:30)

15. Connection Between Introversion and Sensitivity (00:19:29)

16. Misconceptions of Introversion (00:22:18)

17. Introduction to Sensitivity as a Superpower (00:23:38)

18. Five Gifts of Sensitivity (00:24:09)

19. Embracing Sensitivity (00:27:50)

20. Managing Stress and Overwhelm (00:29:48)

21. Tuning into Your Body (00:31:07)

22. Advice for Highly Sensitive People (00:33:05)

23. Navigating Stuckness (00:34:55)

24. Rapid fire Q&A (00:36:19)