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The Sensitivity Doctor

Dr. Amelia Kelley

Ever been told you’re too sensitive, too emotional, or just too much? Good. You’re exactly who this podcast is for.Hosted by Dr. Amelia Kelley—TEDx speaker, author, and trauma-informed therapist—The Sensitivity Doctor explores what it really means to live, love, and lead with sensitivity in a world that often misunderstands it.Each week, Dr. Kelley dives into the science and soul of being highly sensitive, from trauma healing and ADHD to boundaries, relationships, and nervous system balance. Through

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00:42:28

Van Gogh and the HSP Mind: Sensitivity, Struggle, and...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/07/24

Key TakeawaysVan Gogh’s legacy reveals how sensitivity and emotional depth can create timeless beauty even amidst pain and struggle.The immersive art experience provides a soothing and transformative space for highly sensitive people to connect deeply with creativity and history.Art can be a powerful trauma response, turning inner chaos into external healing.Letters to his brother Theo reveal Van Gogh’s introspective, deeply feeling nature and provide rare insight into his mental and emotional

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00:43:52

Breaking the Cycle: Dr. Amelia Kelley Answers Your...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/07/17

Key Takeaways:Sensitivity can be both innate and shaped by trauma; both can coexist.Highly sensitive people absorb their environment more deeply, making trauma and gaslighting more impactful.Gaslighting creates a destabilizing feeling; overthinking, while mentally exhausting, feels different and more internalized.Intermittent rewards and euphoric recall explain why we sometimes miss people who hurt us.HSPs and neurodivergent individuals may unintentionally attract narcissists due to their deep

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00:49:21

The Validation Trap: Neurodivergence, Social Media,...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/07/11

Key Takeaways:Dopamine traps often mask deeper unmet needs for connection, safety, and belonging.External validation can offer a temporary high, but often leaves us feeling more depleted in the long run.Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and neurodivergent individuals may experience micro-rejections more intensely, increasing their reliance on outside reassurance.Social media can be both a connection tool and a comparison minefield, recognizing the difference is key.Self-validation and cultivating

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00:41:34

When Quitting Is the Bravest Thing: Listening to Your...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/06/26

Key Takeaways:Why Jeanne stepped away from the podcast—and what she’s gained sinceLearning to manage life and business as a highly sensitive entrepreneurHow grief manifests in the body and why it needs space to breatheThe challenge of letting go of perfectionism and redefining failureThe energetic cost of staying misaligned in your careerHow intuition and anxiety often go hand-in-handUnderstanding the emotional and physical impact of burnoutThe importance of listening to your body when making

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00:52:37

Perfection Is a Liar: And We’re Done Falling for It...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/06/19

Key TakeawaysFear is boring—it recycles the same script, keeping you stuck with the illusion that perfection will keep you safe.Perfectionism often hides in plain sight, rebranded as productivity or “being responsible,” but it’s still just fear in disguise.The achiever mindset can be a mask for deep wounds, often rooted in rejection, abandonment, or a need to prove worth.Neurodiverse thinkers, especially those with ADHD or HSP traits, often struggle with linear systems and benefit from reclaiming

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00:57:00

Stop “Being Fine”: Honoring Real Grief (and the...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/06/12

Key Takeaways:Grief is not a linear process with tidy stages—it’s messy, lifelong, and uniquely personal.Our culture often fails to acknowledge non-death grief, such as breakups, divorce, and unfulfilled life paths.“Grief buckets” offer a helpful framework for grieving: solo time, movement, creativity, nature, and community.Rituals and community support (like Jewish traditions such as shiva) are essential but often inaccessible in times of crisis—like during COVID.It’s okay to laugh, cry, feel numb,

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00:49:40

Align Your Mind: Embracing Your Inner Parts for...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/06/05

Key Takeaways:Healing begins with recognizing that all parts are good, even if not all behaviors are.Britt’s ALIGN acronym (Acknowledge, Listen, Investigate, Gratitude, Negotiate) offers a user-friendly model for navigating emotions and impulses.Your inner critic isn’t the enemy—it may just need retraining into a high-performance coach.Micro “yeses” can help you shift habits without overwhelming your nervous system.People-pleasing and impulsive parts often stem from past protective roles—getting

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00:54:22

The Mental and Physical Toll of Hiding Who You Are...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/05/28

Key Takeaways:What it means to live with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD)The hidden cost of masking and how it impacts the nervous systemHow to begin unmasking safely—in relationships, work, and daily lifeThe difference between trauma responses and neurodivergent traitsWhy self-compassion is essential when navigating a late diagnosisThe healing power of connecting with other neurodivergent individualsResources & Connect with Jessica:Website: www.yourwildawakening.comInstagram: @jessicaclarkgrahamBook:

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00:48:12

From Near Death to Generational Healing with Molly...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/05/22

Key TakeawaysGenerational trauma often persists because families avoid talking about pain—but healing begins with honesty.“Toxic resilience” can look like high-functioning busyness while masking unprocessed trauma.Self-care is more than bubble baths—it’s about regulation, awareness, and creating space to feel.Breaking generational cycles doesn’t mean being perfect—it means being real.Children don’t need protected perfection; they need modeled vulnerability and tools for emotional health.Resources &

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00:53:08

Cutting Ties with Toxic Family: How to Do It, and Why...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/05/15

Key Takeaways:Cutting ties isn’t impulsive—it’s often the result of long-term patterns of abuse or dysfunction.“No contact” can take many forms and doesn’t look the same for everyone.Guilt, shame, and societal pressure often accompany estrangement and must be consciously unpacked.Grieving the idealized version of a parent is a necessary step toward healing.Creating a chosen family and redefining support through intentional relationships can offer a path forward.Resources MentionedCutting Ties With

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00:43:51

Radical Living: 7 Spiritual Questions for a...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/05/08

Key takeaways:The seven spiritual questions that redefine successWhy radical honesty is the foundation of self-trustSoul mapping: a tool to align with your core valuesHow somatics and neuroscience support lasting changeEmpowering highly sensitive people to live outside the “shoulds” Links and resources:Dating with Dignity PodcastFollow Marni of InstagramConnect with Marni on LinkedIn EPISODE LINKSDr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

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00:40:43

Surviving the Unthinkable: Healing from Near Death...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/05/01

Key Takeaways:Surviving trauma often involves not just the event itself, but the layers of grief, uncertainty, and secondary trauma that follow.Healing is not linear and requires patience, self-compassion, and often a willingness to fall apart before rebuilding.Trauma can change a person at their core, but through acceptance and intentional healing, transformation is possible.Supporting children through trauma requires honesty, patience, and allowing them to process in their own way.Healing as a

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00:54:07

Finding Hope After Infertility Trauma with Dr....

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/04/24

Key Takeaways:Fertility challenges are often a signal, not a sentence. They can be a gift pointing toward deeper healing and health.Emotional and ancestral trauma, stress, and lifestyle imbalances all play a role in fertility health.There’s no "one fix"; it’s about uncovering and tuning multiple levers, nutrition, sleep, environmental toxins, emotional wellness, and nervous system regulation.The heart, not just the brain, plays a vital role in hormone regulation according to Chinese

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00:44:31

Healing the Sensitive Body: The 4 Root Causes of...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/04/17

Key takeaways:The four root causes of disease: toxicity, malnutrition, stagnation, and trauma.Highly sensitive individuals may have heightened reactions to histamine-rich foods and environmental toxins.Your metabolic type—thyroid, adrenal, ovarian, or pituitary—impacts how your body processes food and stress.Histamine intolerance may be a hidden factor in mood swings, sleep issues, and allergic reactions.Detox tools like zeolite may help reduce the body's toxic load, especially for slow

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00:45:43

Ending a Narcissistic Relationship Once and For All...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/04/10

Key TakeawaysNarcissism exists on a spectrum—from benign to malicious—and all narcissists are abusive in some way.One of the most dangerous times in a narcissistic relationship is when you try to leave—safety planning is crucial.Narcissists often manipulate through subtle gaslighting and by shifting the blame. You are made to feel like you are the problem.The emotional divorce is often more difficult than the legal one—it's where true healing begins.Awareness → Acceptance → Action: This is the

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00:53:49

Why Men Fear Women with Gary Katz

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/04/03

Key Takeaways:Boys are often socialized to suppress feelings and disconnect from vulnerability—creating long-term emotional impacts.Fear of women is often rooted in deeper fears of being controlled, abandoned, or exposed emotionally.Men are typically taught only two “acceptable” emotions: anger and sexual desire—leading to miscommunication and emotional disconnection.Casual vulnerability—sharing small truths in real time—can be more effective than waiting for the “right moment.”Emotional safety

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00:52:53

From Scarcity to Abundance: Shifting from Fear to...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/03/27

Key takeaways:Scarcity mindset isn’t just about money—it shows up as fear, urgency, tension, and a lack of trust in yourself and life.Your body knows before your brain does—watch for breath-holding and tightness as early signs of scarcity thinking.FOMO can hijack your decision-making. Learn to listen for the “expansive yes” instead of defaulting to “I should.”Creativity and comparison don’t mix. When you’re stuck in scarcity, your brain literally can’t access creative flow.Celebrate others' success

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00:46:45

The Science of Being Stuck: When It Helps and When It...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/03/20

Key takeaways:Stuckness isn’t a character flaw—it’s a nervous system response designed to protect you.Asking “Why am I like this?” often reinforces paralysis. Ask instead: “What small yes can I offer myself right now?”Micro-yeses—tiny, manageable actions—help bypass overwhelm and gently re-engage the brain.Your brain’s safety system (fight, flight, freeze) will override logic when it perceives a threat—even if that threat is emotional or invisible.Internal Family Systems (IFS) shows us that even our

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00:35:49

ADHD & Life Expectancy: Unpacking the Truth and...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/03/13

Key takeaways:Why the recent study about ADHD and shorter lifespan isn't as scary as it seemsThe most common risk factors associated with unmanaged ADHDHow early diagnosis and lifestyle strategies can mitigate long-term health risksTips for supporting a loved one with ADHD in a compassionate, empowering wayWhy ADHD is often misunderstood—and why we’re still underdiagnosing it, especially in womenConnect with Dr. Jessica SternInstagramLinkedInWebsiteMayhem to Magic EPISODE LINKSDr. Amelia Kelley:

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00:41:40

Beyond Hustle: Non-Toxic Productivity for High...

The Sensitivity Doctor ·

2025/03/06

Key Takeaways:Feeling drained, over-identifying with achievement, or struggling to disconnect from work.Symptoms like chronic fatigue, irritability, disconnection from joy, and lack of motivation can signal burnout rather than just stress.A balanced approach to achievement that aligns with your values and doesn’t deplete you.A powerful strategy to avoid overwhelm by sorting new projects and opportunities before committing.Learning to say "no" in small ways to protect your time and energy.Breaking

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