Living with Intensity: A Lively Chat on Overexcitabilities and Giftedness
The biggest advice I could give is: be yourself, because you haven't ever been encouraged to be yourself. You may have been rejected before for the big feelings, the intellectual curiosity that is tedious to other people.
Ever felt like you're 'too much' for the world? In this episode of 'Eggshell Transformations', Imi Lo sits down with Jessie L. Mannisto, Editor in Chief of Third Factor magazine, for a spirited conversation about living with intensity. This isn't your typical interview; it's a dynamic back-and-forth between two friends who know what it's like to feel deeply and think intensely. They dive into the five overexcitabilities—traits that make life both fascinating and challenging for gifted individuals.
Jessie shares her journey of navigating a world that often finds her overwhelming, including how she balances her complex feelings and abundant mental activities. Imi and Jessie also discuss the importance of staying true to yourself, even when others may not understand. With personal anecdotes and a lot of laughter, they explore the struggle of fitting in while being authentically you.
Whether you're someone who feels deeply or knows someone who does, this episode offers a relatable and uplifting perspective on embracing your unique traits. Tune in for an engaging chat that celebrates being 'too much' in a world that often asks us to be less.