Episode 170: Interview with Jenn Granneman, co-author of 'Sensitive', hosted by Gracie King
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Gracie King talks with Jenn Granneman about the book, 'Sensitive' -The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World - and the important messages and insights it gives into the lives of highly sensitive people.
Topics covered included:
how Jenn, as an introverted HSP, balances demanding entrepreneurship with meeting her own sensitive needs
why Jenn feels passionate about educating the public about high sensitivity and advocating for HSPs and everyone to embrace the gifts of sensitivity
what HSPs should carefully consider before deciding whether to have children
how HSP parents can balance meeting their family's needs as well as their own
how HSPs who want to change the world can do so without burning out
why the Sensitive Boost Effect gives hope to HSPs who struggle to appreciate their sensitive nature
ways to transition from Threat mode into Soothe mode
what the world might look like after a Sensitive Revolution
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Meet our Guest Speaker
Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear, the world’s largest community for introverts. Jenn is also the co-author of SENSITIVE and the author of THE SECRET LIVES OF INTROVERTS.
An educator and a journalist, Jenn has been featured in the NY Times, the Washington Post, the BBC, and more.
Since embracing her own introversion and sensitivity, she laughs about reading too many self-help books and lives a pleasantly boring life in St. Paul, Minnesota.
You can learn more about Jenn at: https://introvertdear.com
Meet our Interviewer
Gracie King has a background in psychology and counseling and is now on a mission as a Positive Psychology Wellness Coach to serve and lift up HSPs who've struggled with recurring depression and exhaustion, accompanying them on their journey toward healing, belonging, and thriving. Learn how to work with her at Vibrant HSP.
You can also join Gracie's group, Spiral Up, within Julie Bjelland's Sensitive Empowerment Community to connect deeply with others who are navigating depression, feel supported around your healing and growth journey, and learn new tools to strengthen and elevate your health and wellbeing.
Meet our Founder
Julie Bjelland is a psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity, Author of The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person, host of The HSP Podcast, and founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community. Her books, blog, online courses, and free Classes have helped thousands of highly sensitive people (HSPs) worldwide reduce their challenges, access their gifts, and discover their significant value to thrive to their fullest potential. Her HSPs in Heart-Centered Business Group connects and supports HSP healers and practitioners. Julie loves connecting in her Sensitive Empowerment Community and warmly invites you to join this positive, safe, and welcoming space. JulieBjelland.com❤️🌈❤️ (she/her)
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