Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota
201 - Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person with Todd Smith
201 - Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person with Todd Smith
201 - Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person with Todd Smith
201 - Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person with Todd Smith
Thursday 29th January 2026
Explore how Highly Sensitive People can manage stress with Todd Smith's insights on thriving without changing the world around them.
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Episode Overview
- Highly Sensitive People have unique traits like depth of processing and susceptibility to overwhelm.
- Gentle approaches are crucial in managing stress for HSPs.
- Understanding personal sensitivity can lead to self-compassion and resilience.
- Balancing spiritual and secular methods can benefit therapy for skeptics.
- Finding personal equilibrium is key to reducing stress.
"Ask yourself: What do I think of that? What do I feel? What would I like to do?"
Get ready to be moved by the insightful conversation between Dr. Marcia Sirota and Todd Smith on 'Ruthless Compassion.' Todd, a seasoned expert in stress management for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), shares his journey of self-discovery and how he found solace through the work of Byron Katie. With over 18 years of experience, Todd explains how he uses this method to help HSPs manage chronic stress without needing to change the world around them.
The episode delves into the intricacies of being a Highly Sensitive Person, a trait marked by depth of processing, susceptibility to overwhelm, empathy, and sensitivity to sensory stimuli. Todd clarifies these traits with an easy-to-remember acronym: DOES. Dr. Sirota and Todd explore the relationship between sensitivity and stress, discussing how HSPs can thrive by understanding their unique needs. They highlight the importance of gentle approaches in stress management, focusing on self-compassion and reframing past experiences.
Todd also touches on the balance between spirituality and secular methods in therapy, ensuring that even those sceptical of meditation or spiritual practices can find relief through practical stress management techniques. Listeners are treated to Todd's insights on handling anger and stress, as well as the value of finding personal equilibrium. Whether you're an HSP or simply curious about managing stress in a healthier way, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on emotional resilience.
So, what does it mean to truly understand and embrace your sensitivity? Tune in to find out!