Ask Mayim Anything #4: Oversharing, Highly Sensitive People, & The Dangers of Self-Diagnoses

It’s another episode of Ask Mayim Anything! Mayim answers your questions about her ear piercings, the dangers of self-diagnosis, why we overshare with strangers, advice for sending your adult children into the world, and ways to navigate a relationship with a parent who won’t acknowledge their abuse. She breaks down Highly Sensitive People, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the “Gifted” label. Mayim shares tips for combating feelings of worthlessness, managing a highly active brain, coping with change, calming test-taking nerves, and enhancing your focus. Stay tuned until the end for a mini Yiddish Word of the Day!

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[erineileenj]

Anyone else have a pretend BFF in Mayim? I know it's not just me! Love you, Mayim! Thanks for being there for us!

[angieallen]

Love the phrase "this person has another view of reality that is not my reality." I will be remembering this going forward.

[radaworld]

Highly Sensitive Person here too. Glad I am not alone. I hear "You're too sensitive", "Just get over it", "You take everything too close to heart" way too often. But, on the other hand, i can notice when something is wrong faster than other people. So I got that going on for me... which is nice.

[nicolesrs]

Mayim; I just discovered you, and I can’t get enough. You make me feel less alone…. And amused. Thank you.

[genxbeyotch]

I come here to feel safe and less alone. Thank you Mayim for creating this space.

[edemjd]

This channel is where i spend hours when i feel overwhelmed with my life, i love u nd u have no idea how many people u help daily ❤

[leticiaperez]

My absolute favorite Ask Mayim Anything to date ! You tackled specific questions I’ve had. You stopped to say “what happened to you is real” You don’t need anyone’s Validation” ! That’s not only brave to say it’s necessary for many - myself included to hear! This wasn’t my question but I gained from it knowing I’m not the only one experiencing these difficulties and wondering how to navigate them or even if I have to. I know I don’t need your validation but it is sure nice to hear it! You mentioned how critical you are with yourself at the beginning of the episode- you are doing this - you are doing it extremely well - you are helping ME !

[HeartCreations]

My son is 42 years old. He has multiple diagnosis since birth, the most recent of which is prader-willi syndrome. I learned more from you today about the syndrome than any of his doctors seem to know. I would love to read your thesis. ... I love your channel and learn so much. Thank you for all you do!!!

[ryban]

This is my favorite silo of Mayim’s professional work. She is among the best comedic actors but this work is very Tikun Olam. I truly appreciate it!

[stefaniepreda]

Mayim, I have so appreciated you for many years.. thank you for just being you!

[chrisf]

As an HSP myself, it makes me cry every time somebody else talks about the topic. My whole world changed when I first heard about it and realized I wasn’t alone in how I felt. Thank you for talking about this, Mayim. :)

[amandaox]

Thank you Mayim for answering the question about keeping a relationship with an abusive parent that refuses to acknowledge the past. I need to play that part on a loop in my brain. I needed that validation. 😊

[yohan]

How is it possible you have never interviewed Richard Schwartz ?! His work fits so well with the work of Gabor Mate and Michael Singer. Personally, it is helping me tremendously. Your work has helped me a lot and your honesty and vulnerability are what I like the most in your interviews. I wish there were more people like you in the world.

[marisamartinezolivera]

How I love all the episodes, but specially this Ask Mayim Anything ones! It’s amazing the extraordinary amount of knowledge I’ve got from the first episode of this terrific podcast! THANK YOU, Mayim and Jonathan! 🫶🏽

[m_brokenleg]

My fav AMA so far! And not only because learning about the high sensitive person I am (from my early kid days, to sounds & smells so my grandma used to say that when I was a kid I was as a hound dog..). Growing up, to smells & sounds added a high sensitivity against abuse & violence, both people & animals! Thank you 🫶🏽for talking about something that many of us suffer from, but that is often not taken into account. I feel finally understood! BRAVO👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[sandracarrasco]

I stumbled over this video, as if I had been searching for the message in it. A hint from the universe. So precious. Thank you, Mayim.

[michellebull]

The “Ask Mayim Anything” are my favorite episodes! I hope we get another one soon! 😊💕

[nicolewilliams]

I absolutely love these AMAs - thank you so much for doing them! I learn so much every time I listen to you about your experience, perspective, & genuine curiosity about & compassion for others.

You are a lovely human being having an impactful existence on the humans who come across your path in this lifetime. Thank you!

[TrckyT]

Thank you again for your calm, caring and sweet discussion of these topics. I learn a lot and so appreciate your relating personal experiences. Such a very supportive and helpful thing you are doing Mayim. ❤

[laurstei]

Thank you for explaining HSP.
I never knew why bright lights, extreme loud noises, and large crowds gave me anxiety.

My family all my life always question me why, certain things really bother me, or give me anxiety.