Overcoming Emotional Blockages: The Path of the Highly Sensitive Person

The Giant Builders

In this insightful episode of The Giant Builders, host Lois Wyant sits down with a remarkable guest who opens up about his journey as a highly sensitive person (HSP) and the unique challenges that come with it. Born with heightened sensitivity and psychic abilities, our guest shares how early trauma led him to believe he was "broken," sparking a long journey through psychology, meditation, and Eastern practices like Tao and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Through personal stories of growth, he explains how embracing one's emotions—rather than running from them—can lead to profound healing. If you've ever felt out of place due to your sensitivity, or struggled to manage emotions, this episode is for you. Discover the transformative power of self-awareness, emotional release, and how to live in harmony with your true self.

Learn how to use your sensitivity as a tool for success, how to overcome trauma, and why true healing begins from within.

00:00 - Intro and background as a highly sensitive person (HSP)

01:38 - Early struggles with sensitivity and feeling "broken"

02:46 - Exploring countless modalities for healing

03:31 - Embracing Eastern philosophy and Taoism for spiritual growth

05:06 - The dangers of spiritual ego and escapism

06:04 - Importance of facing fears and emotions to grow

07:27 - How HSPs absorb negative emotions and how to manage them

10:28 - The concept of trauma and how it impacts emotional responses

12:22 - Why we miss the solutions right in front of us

14:26 - How running from emotions causes burnout

16:13 - Letting go of past emotional blockages for true freedom

18:38 - Practical tips for stopping emotions from controlling us