Episode 8
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Understanding Sensitivity
(00:00:22) Introduction to the Podcast
(00:01:12) Deanna's Personal Journey
(00:03:23) The Nature of Sensitivity
(00:04:34) The Beauty of Sensitivity
(00:05:44) Introduction of the Guest
(00:06:24) Jen's Background
(00:07:50) Defining a Highly Sensitive Person
(00:09:19) Origins of Sensitivity
(00:11:12) Personal Experiences with Sensitivity
(00:12:57) Types of Sensitivity
(00:15:22) Artistic Sensitivity
(00:16:42) Feeling Stuck as Sensitive People
(00:17:53) Shame and Sensitivity
(00:18:30) Stigmas Around Sensitivity
(00:19:29) Connection Between Introversion and Sensitivity
(00:22:18) Misconceptions of Introversion
(00:23:38) Introduction to Sensitivity as a Superpower
(00:24:09) Five Gifts of Sensitivity
(00:27:50) Embracing Sensitivity
(00:29:48) Managing Stress and Overwhelm
(00:31:07) Tuning into Your Body
(00:33:05) Advice for Highly Sensitive People
(00:34:55) Navigating Stuckness
(00:36:19) Rapid Fire Q&A
Your sensitivity is your superpower with Jenn Granneman
In this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara sits down with Jen 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
“A sensitive person is simply someone who has a body and mind that respond more to the world around them. If you’re sensitive, you respond more to heartbreak, pain, and loss, but you also respond more to beauty, new ideas, and joy. So your mind and body go deep where others might only skim the surface.”
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.
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