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Unapologetically Sensitive

We explore how sensitivity weaves itself into our lives; the richness that it adds, and the strengths we have BECAUSE of our sensitivity--and some of the challenges it poses as well. You may learn to live a bolder, brighter life.

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027 My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have In Our Marriage with Steve Young

Apr 30, 2019

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My Husband and I Talk About How We Met and Some of the Challenges We Have in Our Marriage

 

GUEST

Steve Young

 

EPISODE OVERVIEW

My husband, Steve Young, and I have a candid discussion about our origin story, detailing our lives before we met; first impressions upon meeting each other, and the challenges we experience as a couple, who have been married for more than 21 years. We talk about our differences being an HSP and non-HSP, and how we navigate those areas.  

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • We discuss how we met, and our first perceptions of each other
  • Living as an HSP with a non-HSP
  • We share different examples of how we are wired differently, and how differences in our family upbringing may have contributed to our wiring
  • The traits that we love about our partners can also be the traits that just drive us crazy sometimes
  • We discuss the ways that we navigate those moments of frustration or tension
  • We share specific examples, from both perspectives, of when the differences in our personalities create challenging situations
  • Communication is key - Discussing and naming our feelings and  fears
  • Steve shares his thoughts about learning I was a Highly Sensitive Person--we look back on our relationship after learning this
  • We talk about how being able to name the challenges we experience has helped with acceptance in our daily lives
  • We discuss the importance of recognizing and honoring each other’s differences

 

 

PODCAST HOST

Patricia Young, LCSW is a coach & therapist in California. Patricia works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them understand their HSPness, and to turn their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate all the gifts we have to offer. Patricia provides online (telehealth) therapy to people who live in California, and she provides coaching to people all over the world. We meet over a private platform (similar to Skype), and you can have therapy or coaching from the privacy of your own home—when the kids are at school or are napping; from work; in your pajamas, or when you just can’t face sitting in traffic or going out.

 

LINKS

Dr. Elaine Aron’s website— https://hsperson.com/

 

HSP Self-test-- https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

HSP Child self-test-- https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-child-test/

 

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Website--www.patriciayounglcsw.com

Podcast--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com

Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Patricia-Young-LCSW-162005091044090/

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Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber

e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com

Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

Editor -- David Petlansky of Pitseleh Pictures - www.facebook.com/PitselehPictures