226: Surviving And Thriving As A Highly Sensitive Person with Patricia Young

<p><span class="s1"><span data-contrast="auto">Thank you to this episode's sponsor, </span><span data-contrast= "auto">TherapyNotes</span><span data-contrast="auto">. Get a 2</span><span data-contrast="auto">-</span><span data-contrast= "auto">month free trial of </span><span data-contrast= "auto">TherapyNotes</span><span data-contrast="auto"> by going to </span><a href="http://www.therapynotes.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast= "none">www.TherapyNotes.com</span></a><span data-contrast= "auto"> and using the promo code </span><span data-contrast= "auto">TherapyChat</span><span data-contrast= "auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">In this week's episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Patricia Young, LCSW, a clinical social worker and coach specializing in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSP). Patricia is also the host of the Unapologetically Sensitive Podcast. </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Patricia knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, truth-teller or black sheep. Learning about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation and a sense of compassion. She created a podcast called Unapologetically Sensitive that focuses on the strengths HSPs have BECAUSE of their sensitivity. Her tagline is: Sensitivity is nothing to apologize for; it’s our superpower! Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, and creating a lifestyle that honors us. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Here's what was discussed: </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"> </span><span class="s1">- Patricia identifies and describes what it means to be an HSP</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">- What is supportive and meaningful to HSP's</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">- What can be difficult for HSP