Sam | Experiencing Crushes as A Highly Sensitive Person

Welcome Back, Crushers!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastWe were thrilled to share Jitsie’s conversation with Orange County, CA Small Business Lover, Jasmin Martinez, owner of The Local Gem Collective. Her marketplace houses over 50 women-owned small businesses (think Rose Apothecary, David’s shop in Schitt’s Creek, but colorful!).Jasmin’s Links for Local Gem Collective:Instagram: @localgemcollectiveStore: Local Gem Collective Marketplace & Creative SpaceJasmin’s Links for Small Business Lover:Instagram: @smallbusinessloverrPodcast: The Small Business LoverOn Today’s EpisodeWe are excited to share a discussion with a woman who shares about her experiences being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). She authors her Substack, Sensitive Soul Embodied, and has known Jitsie for many years. Please give Sam’s episode a warm welcome.Sam’s Links:Instagram: @localgemcollectiveStore: Local Gem Collective Marketplace & Creative SpaceLinks for things discussed in the show:New York Times article: Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study FindsFollow Jitsie: jitsie.substack.com, Instagram: @racheljitsawatAlthough you do not have to have read The Crush Chronicles to enjoy the episode, if you are curious about this season’s story, you may start here:What’s to ComeWe have great episodes lined up, inspired by chapters from the story of Conner. Episodes will still be released bi-weekly (every two weeks), and the next episode features another unique guest. That episode’s discussion will be inspired by themes that arise in “The Ride,” which is the second chapter in the book of Conner.We still need guests for this season!We are still in need of 2-4 guests to complete this season! All are welcome to apply. The requirements are as follows:* You must have access to a reliable web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge) or download the Riverside app on any device. (Interviews are recorded using Riverside.FM.)* You must be willing to read a short excerpt from The Crush Chronicles(provided by Jitsie).* You must fill out the application.*Paid subscribers have priority when applying to be on the show.May you find this episode enjoyable, and have a pleasant next two weeks.✌🏼 JitsieSupport the ShowYou may not know it, but Jitsie is a one-woman show, which means she produces The Crush Chronicles Podcast completely on her own. Beyond being the host, she is the Outreach Manager, Writer, Graphic Designer, and Social Media Manager, among many other roles.Monetary SupportBecome a member of The 9 Lives of Rachel Jitsawat. Besides supporting Jitsie’s work, paid members receive the following benefits:* Early access to The Crush Chronicles Podcast (two days earlier than the general public)* Receive priority when applying to be a guest on The Crush Chronicles Podcast* Complete chapters of The Crush Chronicles memoir series (not just free previews)* Curated millennial playlists at the end of each chapter, inspired by each chapter* Monthly journal prompts at the end of each chapter, inspired by each chapterFree Support* Listen to the show on the Alive Podcast Network app.* Follow the show there, share episodes you love, and follow Jitsie as a host* If you listen elsewhere* Like it and/or each episode, share it, follow/subscribe, and rate it. Most listeners don’t realize that rating a show helps support the show in big ways.* Follow @racheljitsawat on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack atRachel Jitsawat (If you don’t like getting emails, you can opt out of getting them in your inbox while still being subscribed.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jitsie.substack.com/subscribe