
Recent Episodes
As a Man Thinketh (A History of Self-Help)
I had not heard of James Allen before I started exploring this history of self-help. I saw references to his book, “ As a Man…
Read MoreOverstimulation and High Sensitivity (The HSP Owner’s Guide)
This post elaborates on the ‘overstimulation’ section of The HSP Owner’s Guide. In this week’s episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we look at the…
Read MoreWhy Common Self-Help Concepts Might Not Work For Highly Sensitive People
In this week’s Gentle Rebel Podcast, I introduced a new project where I’ll be exploring the history of self-help . Where it came from, the…
Read MoreToxic Positivity is a Permanent State of Temporary Discomfort
The internet is full of memes about positive thinking. I saw this quote a few days ago:“The only difference between a good day and a…
Read MoreMoral Sensitivity (The HSP Owner’s Guide)
This post elaborates on the ‘moral sensitivity’ section of The HSP Owner’s Guide. Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world’s…
Read MoreEverything wants us hooked
Some tools are built to help us grow; to learn, connect, or reach meaningful goals. But eventually, we might ask: are these tools still working…
Read MoreIcebreakers and Social Sensitivity
“Let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves with your name and something interesting about you”. Does that icebreaker moment fill you with joy? If…
Read MoreSocial Sensitivity and The Highly Sensitive Person (The HSP Owner’s Guide)
Have you ever been in a room and sensed social dynamics beneath the surface before a word was spoken? Perhaps you’ve noticed (consciously or unconsciously)…
Read MoreIs Creativity The Art of Concealing Our Sources?
It has been said that “ Creativity is the art of concealing your sources .” But what does that mean? Is it about passing off…
Read MoreBook Club | A Still Life (Josie George)
What do you think of when you hear the words A Still Life? A bowl of fruit? A serene person, undisturbed by the world’s noise.…
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