Today, I am speaking from my heart about the depth of caring that defines the sensitive soul. It is the beautiful, tender, and loving way we experience the world. It is why I call my children "sweetheart," and why I am amazed by how deeply caring my children and the people in my life are.

In this episode, I explore the complexities of being a sensitive soul in a culture that often doesn't understand us. I talk about the coping mechanisms we developed to stay safe, the withdrawal that isn't a flaw but a nervous system signal, and the deep grief and anticipatory sorrow that comes from loving so fiercely. I share my own story of losing my brother at nineteen, the shock that sent me to the depths of pain, and the profound wisdom my mother offered: that she was grateful for the twenty-three years she had with him.

If you are grieving a l ...