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Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWAuthor: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC
Compassionate Conversations is all about getting honest and real with yourself, letting go of the past, along with behaviour patterns which are no longer serving you, and growing into the person you have always wanted to become. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) as well as being a psychotherapist specializing in highly sensitive people with almost three decades of experience, I will share the tools and tips which have helped both me and my highly sensitive clients completely transform their lives: owning their power, speaking their voice, and squeezing the juice out of life! Please join us in these Compassionate Conversations and share with people who could also benefit.Watch these episodes on my YouTube channel: @compassionateconversations441)www.estherkane.comInstagram:@estherkanemswFacebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Noise Sensitivity Revisited
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
Send us a textAre you a highly sensitive person who feels overwhelmed by noise, travel, or shared living spaces? You’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone.In this Compassionate Conversations episode, Esther Kane, MSW is joined by writer (and HSP) Maryanne Pope, for a powerful follow-up conversation on noise sensitivity, sensory overload, and what it’s really like to live and travel as a highly sensitive person.From tiny home living and constant background noise, to budget travel, shared rooms, and sensory burnout, this episode explores how HSPs experience sound, smell, and stimulation differently — and why quiet is not a luxury, but a biological need.You’ll also hear:✨ Why noise hits HSPs harder than most people✨ Tools that actually help with noise sensitivity (earplugs, headphones, white noise)✨ The hidden link between deep work, creativity, and sensory overwhelm✨ A hilarious (and horrifying) real-life story about smell sensitivity while traveling✨ How to advocate for yourself without guilt✨ Why protecting your health must come before being “easygoing”If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” this conversation will help you reframe your sensitivity as wisdom — not weakness.👉 Chapters00:00 – Are You Overstimulated by Noise? (HSPs & Sensory Overload)01:58 – Tiny Home Living: When “Quiet” Becomes Constant Noise03:15 – Trains, Dogs, Construction: Daily Noise Triggers for HSPs04:34 – Traveling as a Highly Sensitive Person05:59 – Shared Spaces, Budget Travel & Sensory Burnout06:28 – Finding Real Quiet as an HSP (Florida Retreat Story)07:37 – Noise Sensitivity Survival Tools (Headphones, Earplugs, White Noise)09:00 – Why HSPs Need Deep Quiet to Think & Heal11:38 – How Highly Sensitive People Process Experiences Differently12:23 – Introvert vs Extrovert Energy in HSPs13:15 – Social Overstimulation & the Need for Alone Time15:23 – BONUS: Smell Sensitivity in Highly Sensitive People15:59 – When Chemical Smells Become a Health Issue17:04 – Choosing Between Noise vs Smell Sensitivity19:52 – Learning to Advocate for Yourself as an HSP21:15 – Boundaries, Health & Using Your Voice22:15 – Final Reflections for Highly Sensitive Viewers📌 Mentioned in this episode:*Previous video Esther and Maryanne did on Sound Sensitivity & HSPs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VskvI9W05VQ*Maryanne Pope’s blog post on smell sensitivity:https://www.pinkgazelle.com/2025/11/19/toxic-air-freshener/👍 If this resonates, please like, comment, and share — it helps more highly sensitive people find this conversation.Links To watch episodes on Esther's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@compassionateconversations441www.estherkane.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive either of these for FREE:10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy or the 6-part audio program, Making Peace With Food and Our Bodies: https://www.estherkane.com/#newsletterInstagram:@estherkanemswFacebook: Esther Kane, MSW, RCC
