CIP059: Caroline Van Kimmenade on Sensitivity as a Superpower
In this week’s episode of the Creative Introvert podcast I talk to Caroline Van Kimmenade of the Happy Sensitive. I’ve talked a little bit about being a hsp or a highly sensitive person on the podcast before, and you might be familiar with the term yourself. You might even consider yourself to be one - while not all introverts are HSPs, there is a good majority, something estimated around 70% of all introverts. And you might have read the classic book by Elaine Aron, who I believe introduced the world to the term, or at least popularised it. But my go-to girl for practical advice and reassuring words is Caroline Van Kimmenade, also known as the Happy Sensitive. What we discussed: The difference (and similarities) of being an introvert vs. an HSP Challenges HSPs face (+ advice for overcoming them) Advantages of being a HSP How to manage your energy What it means to be an empath Saying no and standing your ground Advice for quieting a busy mind Advice for setting boundaries Having a creative outlet for introverts and HSPs Full episode show notes here >>