Silence is Golden - especially for HSPs - with "Golden" authors Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz

Noise can be one of the biggest challenges for sensitive people causing us to startle, experience significant stress and lose our focus. I have lived this acutely hence my passion (and longer than usual preamble) to my discussion with Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, the authors of Golden - The Power of Silence in a World Full of Noise. Leigh and Justin bring to life their examination of not only our relationship to sound and how society often undervalues silence, but also practical ways to successfully engage with this top stressor.Trained through Harvard and Oxford, Justin combines expertise in policy making with meditation and specializes in the economics of well-being. Leigh works with federal agencies, universities and organizations like NASA as consultant and coach. Justin and Leigh are also co-founders of Astrea Strategies, a consulting firm that helps “turn down the volume” for their clients so they can find and implement “creative and enduring solutions”. Show NotesEnjoy listening as we speak about:00:02:51 Noisy neighbours in Tokyo and Toronto00:08:08 Meet authors Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn00:11:57 Redefining our relationship to silence00:12:52 Inspiration for the book00:14:56 Progress does not value silence00:16:30 The journey of different possibilities00:19:55 Personal choices versus what we can control00:24:30 Case study - Jarvis J. Masters in San Quentin prison00:35:09 Noise - the cruel absence of care00:44:03 Definitions of silence00:51:27 Invitation for more quiet and reflectionLINKSGolden - The Power of Silence in a World Full of Noise Astrea StrategiesSand Talk - Tyson YunkaportaArt Galley of OntarioRoyal Ontario MuseumHow to Design with Sensitivity in Mind - ep 2 - Happy Space PodcastPadraig Ó Tuama Irish poet and theologianPir Shabda Kahn Sufi teacher and mysticJoan Halifax  Zen Buddhist teacherEthan Kross  Psychologist/Author Watch episodes on Youtube😀😃😄😁😆This podcast is hosted by Clare Kumar. As a productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and speaker, Clare cultivates sustainable performance in busy professionals so they can keep making rich contributions in all areas of life and achieve greater...