Key Topics Covered:

• The Journey of Self-Discovery:
  
  Lillian recounts her path of recognizing her HSP and empath traits, her transformative "aha moments" and how these realizations empowered her to embrace who she is without apology.
  
  
• What it Means to Be an HSP and Empath:
  
  Traits associated with being an HSP, including sensitivity to sound, light, and others' emotions. The importance of setting boundaries as an empath, learning to "observe, not absorb."
  
  
• Challenges in Childhood and the Role of Support:
  
  Reflecting on her childhood, Lillian talks about how she struggled to fit in and how she now helps children embrace their sensitivity. Both Serena and Lillian agree on the need for support systems in schools to help sensitive children feel validated and understood.
  
  
• Tools for Thriving as a Sensitive Person:
  
  Practical strategies for managing sensitivity in the workplace, such as preparing thoughts ahead of time and finding comfortable ways to engage with colleagues.
  
  
• Breaking the Cycle in Parenting:
  
  Serena and Lillian touch on the power of self-awareness in breaking generational cycles of trauma and building resilience in children, and the importance of giving children—and their parents—the knowledge to understand and embrace sensitivity.
  
  

Notable Quotes:

• "Observe, don’t absorb." – Lillian Powell
• "It’s important to look past labels and embrace our evolving identities." – Lillian Powell
  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Generativity Coaching Website
• Dr. Elaine Aron’s books on HSP, including The Highly Sensitive Person 

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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions