Dealing with rejection as a highly sensitive person

If you're a highly sensitive person, you know how painful perceived or actual rejection is - it sucks! In this episode of the podcast SelfKind (a podcast for highly sensitive people) we'll talk about why it's so painful as well as some gentle, effective strategies for handling it when it happens. You'll hear: why rejection (whether perceived or actual) is so painful why it's important that you acknowledge the pain of rejection, rather than just trying to chase it away the reason rumination is so common after rejection the role of self-compassion to self-soothe the power of acknowledging alternative stories why having strategies to get space from your thoughts is so important why depth of connection is both vulnerable and deeply needed among highly sensitive people. Rejection is painful. And yet we're faced with feelings of rejection as humans, so let's explore how to handle it with kindness, compassion and curiosity. About your host, Erica Webb Erica Webb is a registered counsellor, somatic exercise coach, yoga teacher and highly sensitive person (also diagnosed AuDHD). She supports other highly sensitive and neurodivergent people to discover their sensitivity superpowers and more confidently navigate the tricky bits of being a sensitive person in an often insensitive world. About the Podcast, SelfKind SelfKind is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) who want to navigate the tricky bits of their sensitivity with more ease while finding their sensitivity superpowers. Here, we’re all about being, living and moving through a lens of self-compassion and kindness. 📬 Connect with Erica: 🌐 https://www.ericawebb.com.au 📸 / ericawebb_selfkind 🤝 Want to work with me? Learn more here: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-wit... The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship. If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area. Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.