Book Lounge: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron

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Oct 14, 2020

Dive into the world of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and discover the unique neurological traits that set them apart. The conversation reveals the crucial differences between introverts and HSPs while addressing everyday triggers that affect sensitive individuals. Explore the book's insights on navigating relationships and thriving in daily life. Learn about the evolutionary advantages of sensitivity and how quarantine has shaped the experiences of HSPs. Engaging anecdotes and practical strategies await!

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High Sensitivity: A Neurological Trait

High sensitivity is a neurological trait, not an opinion or flaw.
It involves increased sensory processing sensitivity, observable on MRIs.

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HSP Triggers

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) experience heightened stimulation from various sources.
This includes sensitivity to pain, noises, lights, and even disturbing images.

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Hereditary Sensitivity

Sensory processing sensitivity is hereditary, not caused by trauma.
It's a distinct trait, separate from general social anxiety.

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Today in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron.

Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or the author currently.

This week, Tom and Karin offer you insight on:

The differences between introverts and Highly Sensitive People (HSP's)
The day-to-day triggers for HSP's
How to tell if you or someone you know might be an HSP and ways to thrive

What is the difference between Book Insights episodes and Book Lounge episodes?

Book Insights are formal, structured summary, analysis and exploration of a bestselling nonfiction book. Each episode is read by a professional voice actor and will introduce a new title selected specifically for its value to your work and life.

Book Lounge episodes are casual discussions about the book, the author, and anything else that comes along through the course of conversation. It’s more of a broad chat about how the book relates to current, everyday life.

Should I listen to both the Book Insight and the Book Lounge episode on the same book?
Sure! Each episode works fine as a standalone piece, so no requirement to listen to both or to listen in any particular order, but we definitely recommend (and think you’ll enjoy!) both. Think of it like reading a book and liking it so much you want to chat about it on the porch with a friend. That is the vibe at the Book Lounge.

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Hosts: Tom Butler-Bowdon & Karin Richey