Can I get rid of my adult sensory issues? | Hyperfocus

About this episode

Rae discusses adult sensory issues with fashion designer Julia DeNey, exploring the challenges and misconceptions surrounding tactile sensitivity.

Rae puts on her most uncomfortable pants (on purpose!) to ask a fashion designer and former special ed teacher whether adults can actually get over sensory issues. Julia DeNey, founder of sensory clothing brand Sense-ational You, breaks down why tactile sensitivity doesn’t disappear at 18, what adaptive fashion can (and can’t) fix, and why telling yourself “today’s the day I get over it” is the worst possible strategy.

People in this episode

Host: Rae

Guest: Julia DeNey

Topics covered

• sensory issues
• adaptive fashion
• tactile sensitivity
• adult challenges
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• sensory issues
• adult sensory challenges
• adaptive fashion
• tactile sensitivity
• self-acceptance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sense-ational You

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