#242 | Is Sensitivity Natural? Here’s What 100+ Species Can Teach Us About the HSP Trait and Its True Purpose
#242 | Is Sensitivity Natural? Here’s What 100+ Species Can Teach Us About the HSP Trait and Its True Purpose  
Podcast: Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People (HSP): Inner Work and Strategies for Coping with Stress, Overwhelm, and Negative Emotions
Published On: Wed Jun 11 2025
Description: Did you know that your high sensitivity might actually be an evolutionary advantage shared by over 100 species? If you’ve ever felt “too sensitive” or struggled to fit into a fast-paced world, this episode will reframe your sensitivity as a vital, intelligent trait. Discover how the natural world supports your experience and why your cautious, observant nature may be your greatest strength—not a flaw. Learn how pause-before-acting is a time-tested survival strategy rooted in nature—and how it applies to your daily life. Understand the science behind sensory processing sensitivity and its validation through behavioral and neurobiological studies. Gain a renewed sense of belonging and self-compassion by seeing yourself as part of a broader evolutionary pattern. Press play now to uncover how your sensitivity connects you to something much deeper, offering both personal power and evolutionary purpose.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.