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Are you having a hard time navigating your social life as a young adult? Then you might be an introvert &/or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Whether you feel drained after parties, crave deep conversations over small talk, or struggle with overstimulation in social settings, this video is for you.

Esther Kane, MSW shares her best HSP social life tips for building meaningful friendships, avoiding burnout, and embracing your highly sensitive traits—without sacrificing your well-being. You’ll learn:

✅ How to set boundaries as an HSP
✅ Why quality over quantity is key in friendships
✅ Recovery strategies after social events
✅ How to find like-minded friends who value depth and authenticity

If you’ve ever wrestled with FOMO, social anxiety, or wondered how to thrive as an introvert and highly sensitive person, this episode will give you the tools and confidence you need.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding High Sensitivity
02:10 Navigating Social Life as a Highly Sensitive Person
04:51 Strategies for Thriving in Social Situations

💬 Comment below with your experiences as an HSP—what social situations energize you, and which ones leave you drained? Let’s build a supportive HSP community together.

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Links

To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441

www.estherkane.com

Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies:

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Do you find it challenging to live in this world as a highly sensitive man (HSM)? Do you want to learn how to connect with other HSMs, accept who you exactly as you are & learn how to thrive? Then you need to listen to this episode!

Esther Kane interviews William Allen who hosts the podcast for highly sensitive men and runs online groups for HSMs.

In this episode, Esther and Bill discuss the importance of community, the impact of Elaine Aron's work, and the dynamics of Allen's new podcast, 'Men with STYLE.' The conversation delves into the challenges faced by HSMs, the significance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression, and the future aspirations for outreach and support for sensitive men. Allen shares insights on the unique experiences of HSMs and the transformative power of connection and understanding within this community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Highly Sensitive Men
02:51 The Birth of the Podcast
06:02 Understanding the STYLE Acronym
08:46 The Impact of Elaine Aron
12:09 Podcast Dynamics and Topic Selection
14:51 Future Topics and Growth
17:55 The Importance of Community for HSPs
21:03 Challenges in Creating Safe Spaces
23:47 Advice for Creating HSP Meetups
27:04 The Role of Virtual Groups
29:54 The Experience of HSM Virtual Meetups
32:56 The Uniqueness of HSPs
36:02 Future Projects and Aspirations

Resources mentioned in podcast:

First interview I did with Bill:

Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Man with William Allenhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2022477/episodes/12401187

My interview with Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen:

Adventurous Highly Sensitive People
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022477/episodes/17250452

Men with STYLE episode Bill mentioned:

Elaine Aron on the Strength of Highly Sensitive Men: A New Vision of Masculinity
https://menwithstyle.buzzsprout.com/2460657/episodes/16806772-elaine-aron-on-the-strength-of-highly-sensitive-men-a-new-vision-of-masculinity?t=0

Another video you may enjoy on this topic:

Esther interviews her HSM husband:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022477/episodes/11307086

Where to find Bill and his work:

https://www.thesensitiveman.com

For Esther’s blog posts, videos and podcasts:

https://www.estherkane.com/blog-and-podcasts/

To receive Esther's FREE report designed to help HSPs create better boundaries called, "10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy":

https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter

Please don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, give it a great review if you enjoyed it and pass episodes onto others who could also benefit from them.

Instagram: @estherkanemsw
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Links

To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441

www.estherkane.com

Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies:

https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter

Instagram:

@estherkanemsw

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If you're a deeply feeling, intuitive, and empathetic person who often puts others first, this episode is for you. Esther Kane, MSW explores the real reasons why HSPs are more prone to self-abandoning behaviours—like people-pleasing, over-apologizing, or saying “yes” when you want to say “no.” This isn’t about weakness—it’s about your sensitive nervous system, emotional depth, and how you’ve learned to survive in a world that can feel too much.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:54 The reasons why HSPs are wired for self-abandonment
02:12 Why HSPs abandon themselves
03:46 Signs of HSP self-abandonment
04:11 Tools to help you stop abandoning yourself as an HSP
04:53 Gentle reminder for HSPs

FREE resources:

For a primer on self-abandonment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMjH_JE8wpg&t=7s

To learn more about how to set and maintain healthy boundaries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqmJmRLqNIM&t=1s

For Esther’s blog posts, videos and podcasts:

https://www.estherkane.com/blog-and-podcasts/

To receive Esther's FREE report designed to help HSPs create better boundaries called, "10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy":

https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter

Please don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, give it a great review if you enjoyed it and pass episodes onto others who could also benefit from them.

#SelfAbandonment #HighlySensitivePerson #PeoplePleasingRecovery

Links

To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441

www.estherkane.com

Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies:

https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletter

Instagram:

@estherkanemsw

Facebook:

Esther Kane, MSW, RCC