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About our guest: Sarita Fichtner
Sarita is a highly sensitive children's book author who lives on the West Coast of Canada. After struggling for most of her life with mental health, she transformed her world after discovering "The Highly Sensitive Person" by Dr. Elaine Aron. Sarita is now dedicated to a growth mindset, personal development and creating her own reality, all while being mindful of her highly sensitive boundaries. Her debut children's book, "Pop Out Loud, First Day of School", is about embracing emotions and honouring sensitivity in preschoolers and young school aged children. She believes the world will change when we can mindfully embrace who we are from a young age.
Summary:
- Sarita shares her personal journey of discovering and embracing her identity as a highly sensitive person (HSP), and living her dream life.
- She discusses the inspiration behind her children's book Pop Out Loud, First Day of School, which centers on helping children embrace sensitivity and manage their emotions.
- Sarita highlights the importance of mental and emotional health in early childhood education, advocating for more emotional awareness in schools.
- She reflects on how naming and understanding sensitivity as a trait transformed her life, and how it can empower others.
- Tips for highly sensitive individuals on how to thrive by embracing their emotions, setting boundaries, and finding support.
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