Key Takeaways:

• Sensitivity can be both innate and shaped by trauma; both can coexist.
• Highly sensitive people absorb their environment more deeply, making trauma and gaslighting more impactful.
• Gaslighting creates a destabilizing feeling; overthinking, while mentally exhausting, feels different and more internalized.
• Intermittent rewards and euphoric recall explain why we sometimes miss people who hurt us.
• HSPs and neurodivergent individuals may unintentionally attract narcissists due to their deep empathy and adaptability.
• Masking your sensitivity over time can lead to disconnection from your authentic self—Dr. Kelley shares how to reconnect.
• Healing from gaslighting starts with reconnecting to your voice through rest, play, and safe relationships.
• Sensitivity is not fragility—it’s a heightened awareness that can be a superpower when properly understood.
• Therapists should learn to differentiate between mental health diagnoses and sensitivity or neurodivergence for better treatment outcomes.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

Key Takeaways:

• Dopamine traps often mask deeper unmet needs for connection, safety, and belonging.
• External validation can offer a temporary high, but often leaves us feeling more depleted in the long run.
• Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and neurodivergent individuals may experience micro-rejections more intensely, increasing their reliance on outside reassurance.
• Social media can be both a connection tool and a comparison minefield, recognizing the difference is key.
• Self-validation and cultivating awareness of your unique needs are essential to break free from harmful validation loops.
• Being selective about your environment, who and what you engage withmcan help create a life that supports rather than depletes your nervous system.
• Compassionate curiosity can help us notice our habits without shame and shift toward true connection.

Connect with Alyssa Scarano:

Alyssa’s website: https://www.collective-therapy.com

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

Key Takeaways:

• Why Jeanne stepped away from the podcast—and what she’s gained since
• Learning to manage life and business as a highly sensitive entrepreneur
• How grief manifests in the body and why it needs space to breathe
• The challenge of letting go of perfectionism and redefining failure
• The energetic cost of staying misaligned in your career
• How intuition and anxiety often go hand-in-hand
• Understanding the emotional and physical impact of burnout
• The importance of listening to your body when making decisions
• Launching a new store in Scotland and finding purpose through alignment
• Letting go of hustle culture and choosing healing instead

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram