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Podcast: The Luella Jonk Show
Episode: Episode #23: Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Sensitivity and Emotional Growth with Alissa Boyer
Description: In this episode, I’m joined by Alissa Boyer, a mentor for highly sensitive people (HSPs), to discuss the often-overlooked reality of men as HSPs and the unique challenges they face in embracing their sensitivity. And that 20% of the population—men and women alike—are highly sensitive? Yet, due to societal conditioning, men are frequently encouraged to hide their sensitivity, seeing it as a weakness rather than a strength.Alissa and I dive into the impact of these expectations on men’s emotional expression and how vulnerability can serve as a powerful tool for connection and growth. We explo...