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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

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

www.estherkane.com

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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
Facebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC

#highlysensitivepeople #hsp #highlysensitive

Links

To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel:

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

www.estherkane.com

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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:

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Do you find yourself putting everyone else first, even when it hurts you? Self-abandonment is when we ignore our needs to please others. ⁨Esther shares her top tips on how to recognize it and to heal.

This podcast episode outlines the concept of self-abandonment, its signs, consequences, and how to heal from it. Practical exercises are provided to reconnect with oneself and practise self-compassion.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Self-Abandonment
01:48 Signs and Consequences of Self-Abandonment
05:27 Healing from Self-Abandonment
06:51 Embodiment Exercise for Self-Compassion

FREE resources:

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqmJmRLqNIM

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.

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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Are you a highly sensitive person who likes adventure? Then you may be a high sensation seeker as well as an HSP. Esther interviews a couple who teach HSP/HSS people how to thrive.

In this enlightening conversation, Esther Kane, along with guests Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen, delves into the unique intersection of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and a High Sensation Seeker (HSS). They explore personal experiences, the challenges faced by individuals with these traits, and the benefits of embracing both sides. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and the power of community for HSPs and HSSs. The guests share valuable insights and practical tips for flourishing in life while navigating the complexities of these intertwined identities.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding HSPs and HSSs

00:24 The Journey of Self-Discovery

00:24 The Intersection of Sensitivity and Sensation Seeking

00:24 Empowerment and Agency for HSPs

01:26 Relationships and Connection

03:46 Conclusion and Future Directions

08:05 Authenticity in Relationships

12:28 The Journey of Connection

13:16 Understanding HSPs and HSS

16:12 The Adventure Triskelion Model

20:57 Navigating Life as HSPs and HSS

23:11 Empowerment Through Adventure

Where to find Randy and Annet:

https://thelivingadventurers.com/

To get granular about Highly Sensitive and High Sensation Seeking, listen to this:

Highly Sensitive and High Sensation Seeking as a man: Men with S.T.Y.L.E. Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/men-with-s-t-y-l-e/id1805892202?i=1000705377091

Elaine Aron’s article on the HSP/HSS Combo:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-highly-sensitive-person/202307/highly-sensitive-and-high-sensation-seeking-individuals

Elaine Aron’s self-test for Highly Sensitive and High Sensation Seeking:

https://hsperson.com/test/high-sensation-seeking-test/

FREE Resources:

To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:

https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sensitive-people/

For my blog posts and podcast episodes on Highly Sensitive People:

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

To receive my 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

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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As a highly sensitive woman, is your experience of menopause different from other women you know? Do you feel misunderstood by helping professionals & aren’t getting what you need from them?
Esther shares her top tips to make this season of change easier to manage as a highly sensitive woman.

In this episode, Esther discusses the unique experiences of highly sensitive women during menopause. She outlines five characteristics that differentiate their experiences and offers effective coping strategies to empower them through this transition. The conversation also includes a self-compassion meditation exercise to help listeners cultivate kindness towards themselves during this challenging time.

Chapters
00:00
Understanding Menopause for Highly Sensitive Women
03:02
Unique Challenges Faced by Highly Sensitive Women
05:55
Coping Strategies for Menopause
08:57
BONUS! Self-Compassion and Meditation Practices

FREE resources:

To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:

https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sensitive-people/

For Esther’s blog posts, videos and podcasts on Highly Sensitive People:

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.

#menopausehealth #perimenopausehealth #highlysensitiveperson

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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Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) in need of some tools to build & maintain healthy relationships? Esther Kane, ‪@compassionateconversations441‬ discusses the importance of self-reflection in building healthy relationships & emphasizes the need to go slowly & to check in with emotions & physical sensations.

Chapters

00:00 Building Healthy Relationships Through Self-Reflection
04:03 Understanding Energy Dynamics in Relationships
05:17 The Importance of Being Heard and Valued

FREE HSP resources:

Esther’s other videos and podcasts on Highly Sensitive People:

https://www.estherkane.com/podcast/hi...

Esther’s blog posts on Highly Sensitive People:

https://www.estherkane.com/category/h...

To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:

https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sen..

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.

#highlysensitiveperson #highlysensitivepeople #hsp

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

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@estherkanemsw

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Are you a highly sensitive person who struggles with relationships? Do you feel that the relationships in your life mostly drain you? It doesn't have to be this way. Listen to this episode to learn how to set boundaries & create healthy relationships which nourish & uplift.

In this conversation, Esther Kane discusses the unique challenges and strengths of highly sensitive people (HSPs) in relationships. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and being discerning in choosing relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding HSPs and Relationships
02:25 Boundaries and Self-Care for HSPs
05:37 The Power of Intuition in Relationships
08:43 Choosing the Right People in Your Life
11:46 Friendship Tiers and Relationship Dynamics

Show Notes

Episodes mentioned in this video:

Dealing with people who Emotionally Drain you:

https://www.estherkane.com/podcasts/how-to-handle-emotional-vampires/

Highly Sensitive People in Relationships: Two HSPs Dating:

https://www.estherkane.com/podcasts/highly-sensitive-people-in-relationships-what-a-long-term-hsphsp-marriage-looks-like/

FREE HSP resources:

Esther’s other videos and podcasts on Highly Sensitive People:

https://www.estherkane.com/podcast/hi...

Esther’s blog posts on Highly Sensitive People:

https://www.estherkane.com/category/h...

To learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality:

https://www.estherkane.com/highly-sen..

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":

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