hey, wait Signs, Strengths + Struggles of Highly Sensitive People with Muriel Kosovsky | Episode #37
You have pyrobably heard it your whole life: "You're too sensitive." If you feel things deeply, get overwhelmed easily, and notice every detail of everything, you might be wondering why you process the world with such extraordinary depth. Today we explore what it actually means to be a Highl Sensitive Person (HSP) and why it is a neurophysiological trait rather than a stress response.
Muriel Kosovsky is a business owner and coach who has worked internationally for over two decades as a teacher, senior leader, and mentor to support highly sensitive leaders and contributors navigating the workplace. She's the author of the forthcoming book, HSPedia, a comprehensive blueprint for highly sensitive people.
In this episode, Jay and Muriel Kosovsky discuss:
► The four levels of sensitivity that can be activated in highly sensitive people
► Why many HSPs struggle at work—and the kinds of support that actually help
► The non-negotiable qualities HSPs need for relationships to be sustainable and healthy
► The surprising variant of HSP that craves intensity, adventure, and even danger
► The one quality successful HSPs tend to organize their lives around
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and Personal Journeys03:02 Understanding the HSP Trait and Its Impact05:51 Strategies for Managing Sensitivity in Daily Life09:10 Identifying HSP Traits and Characteristics11:47 The Connection Between HSP and High Sensation Seeking14:58 Navigating Life as a Highly Sensitive Person17:56 Ambition and Drive in Highly Sensitive Individuals24:07 The Ambition and Drive of Highly Sensitive People27:00 Challenges in Professional Relationships for HSPs30:37 Navigating Power Dynamics in Relationships33:16 The Importance of Non-Judgmental Relationships36:40 Lessons Learned as a Highly Sensitive Person39:39 Introducing HSPedia: A Resource for HSPs45:47 Practices for Staying Grounded as an HSP
Learn more about Muriel Kosovsky ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/murielkosovsky/ ► Book waitlist and newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9ByfcCz2jio8OxKhzWI68LxxfGKr6w3QUEXLUbQ2Fey1jFw/viewform
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