About this episode

This episode discusses how to help highly sensitive kids thrive with insights from Dr. Judith Orloff's new book.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If I'd known how to honor my sensitivity sooner, maybe life wouldn't have felt like such a fight to survive"? If so, you're not alone. And today's episode explores what it looks like—in real life—to thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person. My guest co-host is best-selling author Dr. Judith Orloff, and we're talking about her new children's book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. It's a sweet story that helps HSP kids (and tender-hearted grown-ups!) build everyday tools for boundary-setting, emotional balance, and self-trust. We discuss how to turn "crybaby" moments into connection, how to reframe empathy as courage, and how to nurture that inner child who still needs to be seen and soothed. This conversation offers fresh insight and gentle practices to help every sensitive soul—young or grown—thrive with confidence and self-compassion. Links mentioned: Dr. Judith Orloff's Website https://DrJudithOrloff.com Take the "Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?" Self-Quiz https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Learn more about the Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe https://sensitiveandstrongbook.com/gng-cafe/

People in this episode

Host: Cheri Gregory

Guest: Dr. Judith Orloff

Topics covered

• highly sensitive kids
• emotional balance
• self-trust
• boundary-setting
• sensitivity
• parenting

Keywords

• highly sensitive person
• empathy
• self-compassion
• child development
• sensitivity tools

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Highly Sensitive Rabbit

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