{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"265 When the Dogs Stop Saying Hi: The Human Need for Connection and Belonging","description":"When the Dogs Stop Saying Hi: The Human Need for Connection and Belonging Patricia (she\/her) explores the complexities of community, being perceived, and the challenges of navigating relationships amidst misunderstandings and cancel culture. She shares personal experiences of rupture and repair within her community, reflecting on the emotional impact of feeling excluded and the importance of acknowledging one's behavior in relationships. Patricia also highlights the simultaneous beauty of connections and celebrations, even amidst challenges, emphasizing the need for self-acceptance and understanding in the face of adversity. KEY TAKEAWAYS \u00b7       The emotional toll of being perceived in a way that doesn\u2019t match how we see ourselves \u00b7       Owning mistakes and navigating the possibility of repair (even when others might not be open) \u00b7       The pain of being excluded from community events and how rejection sensitivity & OCD can flare \u00b7       Mixed emotions around her birthday \u2014 feeling both unseen by some and deeply loved by others \u00b7       The balance between taking accountability and resisting self-abandonment \u00b7       Practices of self-compassion when reassurance doesn\u2019t come from others \u00b7       What happens when justice, fragility, and nuance collide in relationships \u00b7       Her growing love of animals, volunteering with horses, and a longing to return to simple joys \u00b7       A behind-the-scenes peek into the Unapologetically AuDHD podcast launch \u00b7       The challenges of time agnosia in friendships and how ND folks can navigate it compassionately \u00b7       Updates on kayaking, paddleboarding, and listening to her nervous system \u00b7       A gentle invitation to ask yourself: Would I want to be in community with people who won't repair? HIGHLIGHTS   \u00b7       The challenge of being perceived differently than how we see ourselves. \u00b7       Rupture and repair are essential components of relationships. \u00b7       Community can provide both support and feelings of exclusion. \u00b7       Setting boundaries is a right everyone has. \u00b7       Cancel culture can complicate personal relationships. \u00b7       Acknowledging one's behavior is crucial for repair. \u00b7       It's important to celebrate connections amidst challenges. \u00b7       Sensitivity is a unique trait that should be embraced. \u00b7       Self-acceptance is key to navigating emotional turmoil. \u00b7       Finding joy in small moments can help during difficult times.      SOUND BITES \u201cRupture and repair is part of being human. And sometimes repair doesn\u2019t happen \u2014 but that doesn\u2019t mean we stop showing up with integrity.\u201d \u201cMy OCD wants reassurance. And sometimes, I just have to sit with that and give it to myself.\u201d \u201cWe all have a primal need for belonging. And when that\u2019s taken away, it\u2019s a wound that goes deep.\u201d "I want to spend time with animals." "It's okay to not be social." "It's okay to feel connected." SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT\u2019S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED You are not broken. You were shaped by systems that weren\u2019t built for you. You deserve rest, joy, and support exactly as you are.  TOPICS COVERED (please adjust for addition of introduction)  00:00 Navigating Community and Perception 11:44 Rupture and Repair in Relationships 19:20 Celebrating Connections Amidst Challenges 25:44 Embracing Sensitivity and Self-Acceptance PODCAST HOST Patricia Young (she\/her) was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it\u2019s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcasts Unapologetically Sensitive and Unapologetically AuDHD to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren\u2019t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you Patricia\u2019s website, podcast episodes and more: www.unapologeticallysensitive.com LINKS   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/unapologetically-sensitive\/id1440433481?mt=2 select \u201clisten on Apple Podcasts\u201d chose \u201copen in itunes\u201d choose \u201cratings and reviews\u201d click to rate the number of starts click \u201cwrite a review\u201d Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657\/ Closed\/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2099705880047619\/ Instagram-- https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unapologeticallysensitive\/ Youtube-- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg\/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@unapologeticallysensitiv Unapologetically AuDHD Podcast-- https:\/\/unapologeticallysensitive.com\/unapologeticallyaudhd\/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com   ","author_name":"Unapologetically Sensitive","author_url":"https:\/\/unapologeticallysensitive.com\/unapologetically-sensitive\/","html":"