<p>In this heart-centered conversation, Dr. Judith Orloff returns to the podcast to talk with host Carol Roesler about the gifts of being a highly sensitive person, her new children’s book <em>The Highly Sensitive Rabbit</em>, the role of empathy in healing, and practical tools for emotional regulation, self-love, and hope in a chaotic world. The interview was recorded live on a full moon inside the Sensitive Empowerment Community.</p><p>🗣️ Key Topics Discussed</p><ul><li><p>✨ The inspiration behind <em>The Highly Sensitive Rabbit</em> and how it helps children and adults embrace emotional sensitivity</p></li><li><p>🐇 Why Aurora the rabbit represents every sensitive child (and the inner child in adults)</p></li><li><p>📚 Behind-the-scenes stories from Dr. Orloff’s book tour and live readings with children</p></li><li><p>❤️ How sensitivity is a superpower—not a flaw—and why it must be protected, not shamed</p></li><li><p>🧘 Empathy practices for regulating overwhelm and emotional intensity</p></li><li><p>🧠 The heart vs. the mind: how they work together and how to lead from the heart</p></li><li><p>💔 Healing from childhood messages like “you’re too sensitive” or “crybaby”</p></li><li><p>🛑 The importance of boundaries for highly sensitive people (and why the skunk in the book teaches them!)</p></li><li><p>🌕 Rituals of connection, including sending heart energy to others in pain</p></li><li><p>🔬 How to handle skeptics who dismiss intuition, energy work, or emotional sensitivity</p></li></ul><li><ul><li>🕊️ The Dalai Lama’s connection to Dr. Orloff’s newest book, <em>The Genius of Empathy</em></li></ul><ul><li>🌍 Finding hope and joy even when the world feels overwhelming</li></ul></li><li><p><strong> Books Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p><em>The Highly Sensitive Rabbit</em> — Children’s book for sensitive kids <em>and adults</em></p></li><li><p><em>The Genius of Empathy</em> — Includes foreword by the Dalai Lama</p></li><li><p><em>The Empath’s Survival Guide</em></p></li><li><p><em>365 Days of Self-Empathy</em></p></li><li><p><em>Positive Energy</em></p></li><li><p><em>Empath Empowerment Cards</em> (Oracle deck)</p></li></ul><p></p></li>