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Emotional sensitivity, intensity & being wired differently — with Imi Lo

What if being emotionally intense isn’t a flaw, but a form of intelligence? And what if sensitivity deserves to be celebrated, not managed or fixed? In this episode, Jess Leondiou speaks with Imi Lo, psychotherapist, author, and founder of Eggshell Therapy, about emotional intensity, sensitivity, and what it means to be wired differently. Together they explore how traits often associated with autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence are not deficits, but innate differences that shape how some people experience the world more deeply. The conversation moves through identity, nervous system regulation, and the cultural pressure to “tone ourselves down,” offering a compassionate reframe of sensitivity as something meaningful, valuable, and worthy of honouring. The conversation explores: • Emotional intensity as an innate trait, not a disorder • Sensitivity, autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence • Nature, nurture, and how the nervous system is shaped • Why modern culture struggles to hold emotional depth • The importance of celebrating cognitive and emotional diversity • What it means to live well in a world not built for sensitive minds This conversation stayed with me long after we finished recording. It reminded me how important it is to make space for different ways of being, and to stop treating depth and sensitivity as something that needs to be corrected. I hope it helps you feel a little more understood in your own inner world. Learn more about Imi Lo Website — https://eggshelltherapy.com Instagram —   / eggshelltherapy   Books — Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity | The Gift of Intensity | The Gift of Empathy Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:15 What is emotional intensity? 05:30 Sensitivity and neurodivergence 12:40 Nature vs nurture 22:10 Cultural attitudes toward sensitivity 34:50 Honouring emotional depth 48:20 Closing reflections Listen to more Make Your Mind episodes https://www.makeyourmind.co/podcast Follow Make Your Mind Instagram —   / makeyourmind.co   YouTube —    / @makeyourmind   TikTok —   / makeyourmind.co   Substack — https://jessleondiou.substack.com Connect with Jess Leondiou Instagram —   / jessleondiou   LinkedIn —   / jessleondiou   YouTube —    / @jess_leondiou   This podcast is sponsored by Archley's — tools for introspection and self-connection. Shop now: https://www.archleys.com