Summary:
Ever felt overwhelmed by the world? In this episode, Megan chats with music psychotherapist Maya Benatar about what it truly means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Maya shares her own journey and how music helped her navigate her own sensitivities. We dive deep into how childhood experiences can shape our sensitivity, and how to embrace it as a strength. Maya explains how music psychotherapy can help us connect with our emotions, manage anxiety, and find peace within ourselves. We also discuss the importance of creating a safe and accepting space for healing, and the power of slowing down to truly connect with our inner world. This episode is for anyone who feels deeply, struggles with anxiety, or simply wants to understand themselves better. Get ready to explore the beauty and power of your unique sensitivity.
About Maya
Maya Benattar, MA, MT-BC, LCAT is a music psychotherapist in private practice in Midtown Manhattan and online across NY state.
Her specialties include anxiety, childhood/intergenerational trauma and highly sensitive people (HSP). Maya loves deep conversations and explorations around perfectionism, messy feelings, the value of play and creativity, and how to be both vulnerable and powerful in this chaotic world.
Website, Instagram: @mayabenattar
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