44. The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 2)

06/09/15 • 0 min

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Last week, in part 1, I talked about the challenges of being a male HSP.

There is a cultural expectation that women are more emotional and sensitive than men and that men should be tough and stoic. This expectation could clash with the traits of being an HSP, for men.

Today, I talk about how to deal with those challenges as well as the positives of being an HSP and a man.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ted Zeff's article about highly sensitive men on Dr. Elaine Aron's website
WSJ Article on HSPs (and my response to it)

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Last week, in part 1, I talked about the challenges of being a male HSP.

There is a cultural expectation that women are more emotional and sensitive than men and that men should be tough and stoic. This expectation could clash with the traits of being an HSP, for men.

Today, I talk about how to deal with those challenges as well as the positives of being an HSP and a man.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ted Zeff's article about highly sensitive men on Dr. Elaine Aron's website
WSJ Article on HSPs (and my response to it)

Do you like the show? Support it on Patreon!

Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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43. The Highly Sensitive Man (Part 1)

There is a cultural expectation that women are more emotional and sensitive than men and that men should be tough and stoic. This expectation could clash with the traits of being an HSP, for men.

For this show, I asked several highly sensitive men for their stories and opinions. Even though I intended this to be about males, much of information can apply to all HSPs.

In this Part 1, I talk about the challenges of being a male HSP. In Part 2, next week, I’ll talk about how to deal with those challenges as well as the positives of being a male HSP.

Check out my book on Amazon: A Highly Sensitive Person's Life: stories & tips for those who experience the world intensely.

Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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45. Are you a People Pleaser

“Sure, I can work late tonight." “Yeah, you can crash at my place.” “I can babysit, no problem.” “I can lend you some money.”

These are things a people pleaser might say. People pleasers take on too much and don't know when to say "no". Their desire to please others and be seen as important and helpful can lead to overwhelm and resentment.

Today, I talk about why people have a have time saying No and some ways to stop being a pushover.

Other resources on being a people pleaser:

How to stop being a people pleaser from Oprah.com
Dr. Elaine Aron on sensitivity to criticism

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