The NewsWorthy

Special Edition: The Truth About Highly Sensitive People

June 27, 2026·24 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What does it really mean to be a highly sensitive person? It's a temperament trait affecting one in five people, yet sensitivity is sometimes misunderstood, mislabeled, or treated like a weakness. Licensed clinical professional counselor and parent coach Megghan Thompson shares how to recognize this temperament in yourself or someone you love, why it can often be a strength, and what parents need to know about it.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollandBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

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