The Wild Sensitive

Annet & Randy

The Wild Sensitive Podcast isn’t here to explain you, it’s here to awaken you.Randy and Annet open the door to a space where sensitivity collides with sensation seeking, and old beliefs dissolve into something far more alive and bolder. This is not about “coping tips” or recycled advice. We’re dismantling the stale myths around sensitivity and sensation seeking, and sharing the unconventional insights that have completely altered the way we move through daily life. We’ll share the patterns we’ve cracked open, and the practices that transform daily life into something extraordinary. Join us as we unravel the paradox and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond the labels of being an Highly Sensitive Person and a High Sensation Seeker. You might not leave the same. For more information on the Wild Sensitive go to wildsensitive.com  Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildsensitive 

Episodes

  1. JAN 16

    Building Community: Why Belonging Is a Nervous-System Need

    Community isn’t a luxury. It’s regulation. In this episode of The Wild Sensitive, we explore why humans don’t just want belonging, we are biologically wired to need it. For sensitive nervous systems especially, connection isn’t about popularity, attention, or social success. It’s about feeling safe, regulation, and being able to exist without bracing. We unpack why so many Highly Sensitive and Wild Sensitive people long for community, and yet quietly avoid it. Why showing up feels risky. Why being seen can feel dangerous. And why so many of us choose silence, lurking, or isolation not because we don’t care, but because we care too much. This episode dives into why belonging is a nervous-system need, not a personality preference, and how the myth of self-sufficiency has quietly harmed sensitive people. We explore why depth of feeling raises the stakes of connection, why being seen can feel dangerous, and how shame, old wounds, and fear of misunderstanding shape withdrawal. You’ll hear the difference between being in a group and truly belonging, what actually creates a felt sense of safety, and why so many communities fail sensitive souls. We also talk about leadership as nervous-system leadership, why silence often means disconnection, how healthy conflict creates growth, and why belonging happens before you ever have to prove yourself. Join us as we unravel the paradox of being both sensitive and daring, and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond labels. You might not leave the same. Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for future topics mean the world to us. Reach out and join the conversation at wildsensitive.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    48 min
  2. JAN 2

    Experience Seeking – The Creative Explorer Within the Wild Sensitive

    In this episode of the Wild Sensitive Podcast, Annet and Randy explore Experience Seeking, one of the four facets of High Sensation Seeking. Often misunderstood, experience seeking is about curiosity, novelty, and the hunger for meaningful discovery. Together, they unpack how this drive interacts with high sensitivity, creating a paradox of exploration and boldness. From childhood curiosity to adult innovation, they reveal the strengths, challenges, and strategies for thriving as a Wild Sensitive with a deep craving for new experiences.  The Wild Sensitive Podcast isn’t here to explain you, it’s here to awaken you. Hosted by Randy and Annet, this podcast opens the door to a space where Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and High Sensation Seekers (HSSs) collide with exploration, and where old beliefs dissolve into something far more alive, bold, and empowering. This isn’t about coping tips or recycled advice. Instead, we dismantle the stale myths around sensitivity and sensation seeking, and share the unconventional insights that have transformed our own lives as Wild Sensitives. From emotional intelligence and resilience to relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth, we reveal patterns we’ve cracked open and practices that make daily life extraordinary. Join us as we unravel the paradox of being both sensitive and daring, and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond labels. You might not leave the same. Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for future topics mean the world to us. Reach out and join the conversation at wildsensitive.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    1h 7m
  3. 12/12/2025

    Boredom Susceptibility – The Restlessness of the Wild Sensitive

    In this episode of the Wild Sensitive Podcast, Annet and Randy dive into Boredom Susceptibility, one of the four facets of High Sensation Seeking. For Wild Sensitives, those who embody both Sensory Processing Sensitivity and High Sensation Seeking, boredom isn’t just mild irritation, it’s a restless agitation that demands change. Together, Annet and Randy explore how this paradox of deep sensitivity and core restlessness shows up in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, bringing both creativity and challenge. They reveal how boredom can be transformed from a disruptive force into a compass, guiding Wild Sensitives toward growth, vitality, and meaningful living.  For even more in-depth exploration of this topic you can read the Wild Sensitive with Boredom Susceptibility This isn’t about coping tips or recycled advice. Instead, we dismantle the stale myths around sensitivity and sensation seeking, and share the unconventional insights that have transformed our own lives as Wild Sensitives. From emotional intelligence and resilience to relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth, we reveal patterns we’ve cracked open and practices that make daily life extraordinary. Join us as we unravel the paradox of being both sensitive and daring, and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond labels. You might not leave the same. Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for future topics mean the world to us. Reach out and join the conversation at village.wildsensitive.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    1h 9m
  4. 11/28/2025

    Becoming a Wayfinder - The Path to Becoming Your Most Authentic, Courageous Self

    In this powerful episode of the Wild Sensitive Podcast, Annet and Randy explore one of the most meaningful identities within the Wild Sensitive Village: the Wayfinder. But what does it truly mean to be a Wayfinder? And how do Highly Sensitive High Sensation Seekers rise into this form of grounded leadership? A Wayfinder is more than a guide. More than a mentor. A Wayfinder is a Wild Sensitive who has walked through their own storms, discovered the strength within their sensitivity, and now uses that wisdom to illuminate the path for others. They understand their nervous system, honor their instincts, and lead with courage, integrity, and heart. We take you through the stages every Wild Sensitive moves through on the path to Wayfinding.  We also talk about the central obstacle on this path: fear. Fear of stepping into the fullness of who you truly are. In this episode, we show you how Wild Sensitives transform fear: not by fighting it, but by walking with it. Wayfinders learn to decode fear, to listen to its wisdom, and to move forward anyway, with clarity, groundedness, and authenticity. If you’ve ever wondered whether you are meant to lead, meant to guide, meant to help others navigate their own sensitivity and sensation seeking… this episode is your invitation. Your initiation. Your reminder that the world needs the Wayfinder in you. Be Wild. Be Sensitive. Be a Wayfinder.  Our community, the Wild Sensitive Village, which will open on December 1 2025! Come and join us.

    47 min
  5. 11/14/2025

    Setting Key Personal Goals – Milestones of a Wild Sensitive Life

    In this episode of the Wild Sensitive Podcast, Annet and Randy explore the importance of setting key personal goals as milestones on the Wild Sensitive journey. They unpack what meaningful goals truly are, why they must align with your beliefs, values, and desires, and how breaking them into incremental steps creates steady, rewarding growth. Together, they reveal the pitfalls of misaligned goals that drain energy and the power of aligned goals that inspire clarity, momentum, and fulfillment.  The Wild Sensitive Podcast isn’t here to explain you, it’s here to awaken you. Hosted by Randy and Annet, this podcast opens the door to a space where Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and High Sensation Seekers (HSSs) collide with exploration, and where old beliefs dissolve into something far more alive, bold, and empowering. This isn’t about coping tips or recycled advice. Instead, we dismantle the stale myths around sensitivity and sensation seeking, and share the unconventional insights that have transformed our own lives as Wild Sensitives. From emotional intelligence and resilience to relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth, we reveal patterns we’ve cracked open and practices that make daily life extraordinary. Join us as we unravel the paradox of being both sensitive and daring, and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond labels. You might not leave the same. Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for future topics mean the world to us. Reach out and join the conversation at wildsensitive.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    46 min
  6. 10/31/2025

    Core Desires – The Purpose of Our Wild Sensitive Lives

    The Wild Sensitive Podcast isn’t here to explain you, it’s here to awaken you. Hosted by Randy and Annet, this podcast opens the door to a space where Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and High Sensation Seekers (HSSs) collide with exploration, and where old beliefs dissolve into something far more alive, bold, and empowering. In this episode of the Wild Sensitive Podcast, Annet and Randy dive into the vital role of core desires, the deep, achievable drivers that give our lives purpose. They explore what true desires are, what they are not, and why confusing them with unhealthy or unrealistic cravings can lead to disappointment and unhealthy living. Through open conversation and reflection, they show how aligning desires with our core beliefs and values creates clarity, energy, and direction for a meaningful Wild Sensitive life.  This isn’t about coping tips or recycled advice. Instead, we dismantle the stale myths around sensitivity and sensation seeking, and share the unconventional insights that have transformed our own lives as Wild Sensitives. From emotional intelligence and resilience to relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth, we reveal patterns we’ve cracked open and practices that make daily life extraordinary. Join us as we unravel the paradox of being both sensitive and daring, and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond labels. You might not leave the same. Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for future topics mean the world to us. Reach out and join the conversation at wildsensitive.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    38 min

About

The Wild Sensitive Podcast isn’t here to explain you, it’s here to awaken you.Randy and Annet open the door to a space where sensitivity collides with sensation seeking, and old beliefs dissolve into something far more alive and bolder. This is not about “coping tips” or recycled advice. We’re dismantling the stale myths around sensitivity and sensation seeking, and sharing the unconventional insights that have completely altered the way we move through daily life. We’ll share the patterns we’ve cracked open, and the practices that transform daily life into something extraordinary. Join us as we unravel the paradox and uncover the wild territory that lies beyond the labels of being an Highly Sensitive Person and a High Sensation Seeker. You might not leave the same. For more information on the Wild Sensitive go to wildsensitive.com  Or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildsensitive