Highly Sensitive Men with Rick Belden Episode 93, May 8, 2018
This week Andy Grant and Appio Hunter are joined once again by author, poet, artist, and coach, Rick Belden, to discuss defining masculinity and finding wholeness if you are a Highly Sensitive Man. Rich first wrote about being a highly sensitive man 4 1/2 years ago in a post that has been shared over 2,000 times.
“Sensitivity in men is not generally encouraged or valued in our society.” ~Rick Belden
Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is not a weakness or disorder. It is based on a personality trait called sensory processing sensitivity (SPS). High sensitivity has pros and cons. It is not a defect, and 1 in 5 men are highly sensitive.
Topics Covered Include:
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What do you mean by a highly sensitive man?
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Are there low sensitivity men too?
- Sensitive to what?
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What are the pros of being an HSP?
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How was it growing up as highly sensitive?
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How do you embrace your sensitivity?
- When did you know you were highly sensitive?
- How does this relate to introverts and extroverts?
- Do highly sensitive men try to alter there sensitivity?
- The importance of boundaries.
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Do you think it is easier or more difficult to grow up a sensitive man today?
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What can be done about being a highly sensitive man?
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“You need to be strong to be a highly sensitive man in our culture.” ~Rick Belden
To learn more about yourself as a highly sensitive person, or the 1 in 5 people in your life who are highly sensitive, check out Dr. Aron’s book and the HSP Self-Test.
High Sensation Seeking (HSS) Self-Test: http://hsperson.com/test/high-sensation-seeking-test/
You can learn more about Rick’s Coaching for Men at RickBeldenCoaching.com
Check out Rick’s first appearance on Real Men Feel.
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