4021: Your Needs Are Just as Important as Everyone Else’s by Lauren McNeill with Introvert Dear on Valuing Your Needs

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Recorded20 May 2026

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4021: Lauren McNeill explores how highly sensitive introverts often pour so much energy into caring for others that they neglect themselves in the process. She offers compassionate reminders and practical ways to recharge emotionally, helping listeners embrace self-care without guilt and protect their mental and emotional well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/sensitive-introverts-your-needs-are-important/ Quotes to ponder: “Our patience is not infinite, and neither is our energy. You cannot starve yourself and expect your body to function at its peak, and the same is true of your emotional energy.” “It’s amazing how strong we sensitive introverts can be, and catering to our needs every once in a while certainly isn’t selfish, it’s absolutely necessary.” “We’re kind and compassionate to our friends, yet we can be overly critical of ourselves and our perceived failures.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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