Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC
Esther Kane, MSW, RCC
Dr. Judith Orloff on Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) & Empaths
Dr. Judith Orloff on Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) & Empaths
Dr. Judith Orloff on Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) & Empaths
Wednesday 12th November 2025
Dr. Judith Orloff discusses how to embrace sensitivity as a strength in this episode of Compassionate Conversations.
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Episode Overview
- Empaths and HSPs can turn sensitivity into a strength.
- Recognising emotional overload is crucial for self-care.
- Setting boundaries helps protect against energy vampires.
- 'The Highly Sensitive Rabbit' teaches children self-acceptance.
- Sensitivity is a spectrum; embrace it with compassion.
"Highly sensitive people have all these sensitivities to the coarseness of the world, as well as to all the beauties of the world."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of Compassionate Conversations, Dr. Judith Orloff, a psychiatrist and bestselling author, shares her wisdom on embracing sensitivity as a strength. Dr. Orloff breaks down the differences between empaths and highly sensitive people (HSPs), offering tools to help manage emotional overload. Her insights are especially valuable for those who feel overwhelmed by their sensitivities, whether they are children or adults.
With humour and warmth, she discusses her new children's book, 'The Highly Sensitive Rabbit', which is based on her own childhood experiences. The book is a charming tale about a little rabbit learning to embrace her empathic gifts, teaching both children and adults about self-acceptance and boundary setting. The episode touches on how being an empath can be both a blessing and a challenge, especially when dealing with 'energy vampires'. Dr.
Orloff encourages listeners to honour their sensitivities and find strength in them, making this episode a must-listen for anyone who identifies as an HSP or empath. So, what can we learn from those who have battled addiction and sensitivity? Tune in to find out how you can turn what feels like a weakness into your greatest asset.