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Today's video is a conversation with a very special guest, who I was so excited to talk to. Esther Bergsma is a scientific researcher, keynote speaker and author of several books about high sensitivity. She knows all about the science behind being highly sensitive, and like me, Esther is also a highly sensitive person herself who has experience with burnout.

We talked about all kinds of things, answering community questions about dealing with some of the challenges that come with being sensitive, and how to flourish as a HSP.

Lots of love,
🌼 Vera

VIDEO CHAPTERS
Intro 0:00
Esther's story 3:23
HSPs in society 7:41
The science of high sensitivity 10:44
Overstimulation in events 14:14
Is HSP neurodivergence/autism? 17:32
HSP Introverts & extroverts 19:59
Biggest misconceptions 24:08
Tips for highly sensitive men 26:16
Why HSPs can think more creatively 28:43
The brain's default mode network 32:35
How rest gives HSPs superpowers 36:58
How HSPs experience joy 38:20
How to deal with overstimulation 40:38
Can you become used to stimuli? 44:00
Dealing with other's emotions 47:07
HSPs and the news 51:19
HSPs, family and work situations 55:00
Final thoughts 1:00:55

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