HSP; Temperament or Personality?
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2026年06月23日
What if sensitivity isn't a weakness at all — but a personality trait that deserves a place alongside the Big Five?
In this episode, host Victoria Theriault explores the fascinating case for making sensitivity the sixth major personality trait. Drawing on the work of Dr. Elaine Aron, Dr. Lacey Parker, and other researchers, she unpacks what it really means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and why sensitivity may have been misunderstood for far too long.
Summer is here, so you know what this means… DISC as musical instruments 🎵
High D – Drums; boom, right to the point!
High I – Tambourine; give it a shake, it’s time to party 😊
High S – Harp; soothing, harmonious
High C – Violin; practice and precision
Which instrument sounds most like you?
The conversation shifts into something deeper:
What if being highly sensitive isn't about being emotional—but about processing the world differently?
In this episode, you'll hear:
• A breakdown of the three types of sensitivity: Low Sensory Threshold, Ease of Excitation, and Aesthetic Sensitivity
• Why sensitivity is about processing information deeply — not being overly emotional
• The difference between temperament and personality
• How highly sensitive people experience overstimulation, empathy, creativity, and emotional processing
• The research behind environmental sensitivity and sensory processing sensitivity
• Why some psychologists believe sensitivity belongs alongside The Big Five: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism
• How reframing sensitivity as a personality trait could reduce stigma and increase self-understanding
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by noise, deeply affected by other people's emotions, moved profoundly by music or art, or wondered why you seem to process experiences more intensely than others, this episode may help you see those traits through a completely different lens.
Because sensitivity isn't about being fragile.
It may be one of the most misunderstood strengths we have.
💫 Check out previous episodes for a more detailed background:
➽ The Highly Sensitive Person Part 1: https://youtu.be/LErjdVWO5IE
➽ Thriving As A Highly Sensitive Person: https://youtu.be/q_Xu0rihcLQ
➽ The Big Five: https://youtu.be/LyMO8KS-zKg
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Why Sensitivity Matters
00:20 - Meet the Host and Producer
00:41 - Mood Check In
01:53 - Big Five to Big Six: Sensitivity
02:35 - DISC As… Instruments
02:58 - What High Sensitivity Means
04:03 - Type One Super Sensor
07:05 - Type Two Super Feeler
10:02 - Type Three Aesthete
13:41 - Temperament vs Personality
16:47 - Four Reasons to Add It
18:55 - HSP Stigma
20:00 - Should It Be The Big Six
20:41 - Summer Hiatus But Season 5 Will Be Back in The Fall
If you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect!
discoverwhatworks@gmail.com
https://pod.link/1614071253
https://discoverwhatworks.org/
https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISC
https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks
In this episode, host Victoria Theriault explores the fascinating case for making sensitivity the sixth major personality trait. Drawing on the work of Dr. Elaine Aron, Dr. Lacey Parker, and other researchers, she unpacks what it really means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and why sensitivity may have been misunderstood for far too long.
Summer is here, so you know what this means… DISC as musical instruments 🎵
High D – Drums; boom, right to the point!
High I – Tambourine; give it a shake, it’s time to party 😊
High S – Harp; soothing, harmonious
High C – Violin; practice and precision
Which instrument sounds most like you?
The conversation shifts into something deeper:
What if being highly sensitive isn't about being emotional—but about processing the world differently?
In this episode, you'll hear:
• A breakdown of the three types of sensitivity: Low Sensory Threshold, Ease of Excitation, and Aesthetic Sensitivity
• Why sensitivity is about processing information deeply — not being overly emotional
• The difference between temperament and personality
• How highly sensitive people experience overstimulation, empathy, creativity, and emotional processing
• The research behind environmental sensitivity and sensory processing sensitivity
• Why some psychologists believe sensitivity belongs alongside The Big Five: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism
• How reframing sensitivity as a personality trait could reduce stigma and increase self-understanding
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by noise, deeply affected by other people's emotions, moved profoundly by music or art, or wondered why you seem to process experiences more intensely than others, this episode may help you see those traits through a completely different lens.
Because sensitivity isn't about being fragile.
It may be one of the most misunderstood strengths we have.
💫 Check out previous episodes for a more detailed background:
➽ The Highly Sensitive Person Part 1: https://youtu.be/LErjdVWO5IE
➽ Thriving As A Highly Sensitive Person: https://youtu.be/q_Xu0rihcLQ
➽ The Big Five: https://youtu.be/LyMO8KS-zKg
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Why Sensitivity Matters
00:20 - Meet the Host and Producer
00:41 - Mood Check In
01:53 - Big Five to Big Six: Sensitivity
02:35 - DISC As… Instruments
02:58 - What High Sensitivity Means
04:03 - Type One Super Sensor
07:05 - Type Two Super Feeler
10:02 - Type Three Aesthete
13:41 - Temperament vs Personality
16:47 - Four Reasons to Add It
18:55 - HSP Stigma
20:00 - Should It Be The Big Six
20:41 - Summer Hiatus But Season 5 Will Be Back in The Fall
If you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect!
discoverwhatworks@gmail.com
https://pod.link/1614071253
https://discoverwhatworks.org/
https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISC
https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks
