Call Me Sensitive

Ariane Tavakol

Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about emotional intelligence, perception, and how highly perceptive people think, build, lead, and navigate the world. I got tired of hearing that sensitivity was a flaw. For years I actually believed it. Now I know it’s actually my Super Power and it helps me navigate life, business, relationships and everything else. Sensitive people notice things early. We read a room before the room even knows what it feels. We connect dots most don’t see. On this podcast I speak with founders, artists, doctors, researchers, opinionated parents, and even sharp 12-year-olds who see more than we give them credit for. We talk about how being this way shapes how we think, build, decide, love, and lead. Not sensitivity as fragility. Sensitivity as intelligence.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Monia Pyraki - From Feeling Lost to Building an Aligned Life & Business

    The conversation with Monia Piraki covers the journey from feeling lost and disconnected to building a thriving coaching business and creating a meaningful impact. It emphasizes the importance of taking small steps, embracing failure, and prioritizing well-being and self-care. Monia's insights on authenticity, building a network, and defining success provide valuable guidance for personal growth and reinvention. Takeaways Clarity comes from taking actionConsistency leads to progress and setbacksBuilding a network requires patience and authenticityIt's never too late to start or reinventSelf-love and non-negotiables are key to personal growth Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Inspiration05:22 Reflecting and Embracing the Present11:29 Adapting to Change and Reinventing18:19 Embracing Failure and Challenges23:39 Authenticity and Consistency29:13 Authenticity and Attracting the Right People35:31 Prioritizing - Less and Better More about Monia here.

    37 min

  2. MAR 24

    Kiki Izarra on Grief, Songwriting, and turning Loss into Music

    In this episode of Call Me Sensitive, I speak with singer-songwriter Kiki Izarra about grief, sisterhood, music, and the moment loss stops you in your tracks, then dares you to live differently. Kiki shares the story behind her song It’s Been More Than a Year, written after losing her sister, Rachel. We talk about the daily calls that suddenly stop, the strange guilt of moving forward, and the truth that grief does not end, it changes shape. Sometimes it sounds like silence. Sometimes it comes wrapped in melody. Sometimes it is the very thing that pushes you to stop postponing your life. This is a conversation about pain, hope, creative courage, and giving yourself permission to live fully, even after life has broken your heart. In this episode: the story behind It’s Been More Than a Yearwhat grief changes, and what it never doeswhy joy and sorrow can exist at the same timehow loss pushed Kiki to finally claim her voice • the quiet danger of waiting too long to begin Listen to her full song here and follow her on Instagram.

    36 min

  3. MAR 17

    When Skin Speaks - Epa Gousopoulos on Inflammation, Stress and Healing

    Everyone in skincare talks about glow. Very few talk about flow. In this episode, Ariane sits down with plastic surgeon and IRÄYE co-founder Dr. Epa Gousopoulos to talk about the lymphatic system, a quiet network in the body that most of us ignore… even though it has a lot to do with puffiness, skin clarity, and how our face actually looks over time. What makes this interesting is that IRÄYE didn’t start as a beauty idea. It started as medical research at ETH, working with patients suffering from lymphedema. Which naturally leads to a bigger conversation about skincare, lifestyle, patience, and why the future of beauty might be less about miracle creams… and more about how the body actually works. Turns out the glow might just be the side effect. In this episode: • Why the lymphatic system is finally getting attention • The difference between glow and flow • How a medical discovery turned into a skincare brand • Why quick fixes rarely deliver what they promise • The small habits that help your skin (and brain) function better Guest: Epa Gousopoulos Plastic surgeon & Co-Founder of IRÄYE https://www.iraye.com

    45 min

  4. MAR 3

    Letting Go of Control - Crina Okumus on Fear, Loss and Trust

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. Most of us think control keeps our lives together. But sometimes control is the thing that quietly breaks everything apart. In this episode of CALL ME SENSITIVE, Ariane Tavakol sits down with author Crina Okumus to talk about something most of us secretly struggle with: control. What happens when you’ve tried to fix everything on the outside… and it still doesn’t feel right? Crina shares the moment she realized that holding everything together was slowly breaking her. We talk about fear of losing the people you love, the illusion of control, and what it actually takes to let go. Crina Okumus is the author of Let It Go, a book about emotional release and rediscovering trust in yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying more than you should, this conversation might feel familiar. If you enjoy these conversations, follow Call Me Sensitive and share it with someone who might need it. Takeaways • Letting go is less about control and more about trust • Fear of losing people often hides deeper fears • The work is learning to live without constant certainty Order Let It Go here.

    47 min

  5. FEB 25

    Ice Cross at 70 km/h - Why IceXPaul Started Extreme Racing at 49

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. Most people slow down in their forties. Paul decided to start racing down an ice track at 70 kilometers per hour. IceXPaul didn't start extreme sports until 41. No background. Just a realization that "I'm too old" was a lie he'd been telling himself. Five years later, he's racing World Cups against athletes half his age. Ariane Tavakol and Paul talked about the first time fear froze him completely, how he learned to separate ego from readiness, and what changes when you stop listening to everyone else's doubts and limiting beliefs. This isn't a sports story. It's about questioning the ceiling you've built for yourself. If you enjoy these conversations, follow Call Me Sensitive and share it with someone who might need it.

    28 min

  6. FEB 19

    The Wind and the Grass – Why Strength Often Looks Like Vulnerability

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. When the wind gets strong, the grass bends. The tree that refuses to bend often breaks. Strength is usually described as endurance. But sometimes strength looks like something else entirely. In this solo episode, Ariane Tavakol sits with a simple metaphor: the wind and the grass. Why the things that bend are the ones that survive? And why the rigid things, the ones that look the strongest, are often the first to snap? Strength comes from embracing discomfortVulnerability is a source of strength If you enjoy these conversations, follow Call Me Sensitive and share it with someone who might need it.

    2 min

  7. FEB 17

    Money and Shame - Nadine Hunkeler on Why Investing Feels So Hard

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. Money isn’t just numbers. It’s emotion, fear, identity and sometimes shame. Many people feel behind when it comes to money. And that feeling often keeps them from starting at all. In this episode Ariane Tavakol speaks with financial planner Nadine Hunkeler about the emotional side of investing. Why money conversations trigger shame, confusion, and fear. And why it’s almost never too late to begin. If you enjoy these conversations, follow Call Me Sensitive and share it with someone who might need it. Learn more about this topic by watching Nadine's free workshop: https://www.financephoenix.ch/webinar-sign-up-3-pillars

    24 min

  8. JAN 29

    A Beautiful Heart – The Quiet Strength of Feeling Deeply

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. Sensitive people often stay longer in places they should probably leave sooner. Being sensitive means feeling more. More joy. More disappointment. More empathy. And your heart shows it. A few dents. Some wear and tear. That’s not something to fix. It just means you loved while you were in it, instead of holding back to stay safe. Risk it all! So worth it. If this resonated with you, follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode.

    2 min

  9. JAN 26

    What Men Carry – Laskaar on Pressure, Identity and Modern Masculinity

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. A lot of men are tired. They’re just not always allowed to say it. Men today are expected to be many things at once. Strong but vulnerable. Successful but humble. Competitive but emotionally aware. In this conversation Ariane Tavakol speaks with Laskaar about the pressure men carry in modern life. We talk about branding ourselves, the constant need to prove our worth, and the quiet exhaustion many people feel behind the scenes. What stuck with me: Transformation is painful before it becomes freeingThe pressure to constantly compete and prove ourselves is exhaustingBalancing purposeful action with rest isn't luxury - it's survival If you enjoy these conversations, follow Call Me Sensitive and share it with someone who might need it. Suscribe to Laskaar's channel here: http://radi.al/laskaaryoutubesus Follow Laskaar on: Instagram: http://radi.al/laskaarinstagram Facebook: http://radi.al/laskaarfacebook Spotify: http://radi.al/laskaarspotify

    47 min

  10. JAN 12

    Kindred Hearts

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. In a world that often feels overwhelming, it's very important that we pause for a minute and focus on the good that surrounds us. These are stories that remind us of the power of kindness and community.

    4 min

  11. JAN 8

    Giulia – Insights from a young podcaster

    Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence, and how highly perceptive people navigate the world. In this episode of Call Me Sensitive, I talk with Giulia, a 12-year-old podcaster who has a clearer perspective on attention and creativity than most adults I know. Proof that sometimes the people who see things best are the ones we’re not used to listening to yet. And please follow Giulia's podcast Life Outside the Phone. I can promise you will learn a few things, and if you have kids, share it with them too. It might inspire them. If you enjoy these conversations, follow Call Me Sensitive and share it with someone who might need it.

    16 min

  12. 12/04/2025

    Start here - Why Sensitivity Is My Superpower

    This is Call Me Sensitive, a podcast about perception, emotional intelligence and the strange advantage of noticing more than most people. It’s my way of talking about what’s actually working - people doing cool things, smart things, kind things. Good news still exists - we just have to notice it. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about how people think, lead and connect, follow the podcast.

    1 min
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About

Call Me Sensitive is a podcast about emotional intelligence, perception, and how highly perceptive people think, build, lead, and navigate the world. I got tired of hearing that sensitivity was a flaw. For years I actually believed it. Now I know it’s actually my Super Power and it helps me navigate life, business, relationships and everything else. Sensitive people notice things early. We read a room before the room even knows what it feels. We connect dots most don’t see. On this podcast I speak with founders, artists, doctors, researchers, opinionated parents, and even sharp 12-year-olds who see more than we give them credit for. We talk about how being this way shapes how we think, build, decide, love, and lead. Not sensitivity as fragility. Sensitivity as intelligence.

Information

  • Creator
    Ariane Tavakol
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ariane Tavakol