Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people
Society and Culture
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Articles, discussions, and resources about the intersection of culture and high sensitivity. Exploring how we can use high sensitivity and creativity to change the world around us, and the impact of an insensitive world on our collective human nervous system.
Book Club | The Forest of Wool and Steel (Natsu Miyashita)
In a world obsessed with productivity, competition, and the “hero’s journey,” Natsu Miyashita’s The Forest of Wool and Steel shines a quietly revolutionary light on…
The gift of low expectations
When you receive help, do you perceive it as a transactional burden or as a gift? How do you support the people, ideas, and art…
Afraid of Giving Credit? The Vicious Cycle of Status Insecurity
People may fear giving credit because they worry it will diminish their status. But research shows the opposite is true: sharing credit actually boosts respect…
Book Club | Wintering (Katherine May)
In our February Book Club, we met to discuss ‘Wintering: The power of rest and retreat in difficult times‘ by Katherine May. Here are my…
Why did Mel Robbins conceal the truth of her Let Them discovery?
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share a video essay about influencer culture, asking where self-help guru Mel Robbins really discovered the…
It’s Annoying When They Tell You To Slow Down
I feel cautious about promoting the idea of slowness without anchoring it to something concrete and meaningful. Carl Honoré suggests that everyone is eager to…
06 | Strength (Coming To Our Senses)
Human strength is nurtured through our resourcefulness, through making use of what we have within, around, and between us.
Active Hope When The World Is Falling Apart (with Cindy Gale)
Active hope is not “blind hope” or wishful thinking. It’s about taking action rather than sitting back and saying, “I hope everything works out OK,” or waiting for the technological fix we want to believe is coming.
Are You Sensitive To The Uncanny Valley?
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we explore the Uncanny Valley. This was inspired by a video I published about Apple’s marketing campaign…
Highly Sensitive People and Political Elections
Elections, particularly when political stakes are heightened, can feel challenging for highly sensitive people (HSPs). The depth of feeling and empathy that HSPs may engage…