This webpage is dedicated to supporting highly sensitive men (HSMs) by providing resources from experts who have worked alongside Dr. Elaine Aron. Highly sensitive men often face unique challenges in a world that may not fully understand them or appreciate their emotional depth, empathy, and intuitive nature. We hope it is supportive to you and the HSMs in your life.
See below for a selection of books, social media links, ongoing events, podcasts, videos, and films.
FILMS/VIDEOS:
The two gentlemen, Walt Lofstrum and Michael Robinson, creators of “The HSP Song,” titled There’s Something Right About Us (Deep Down Inside), are featured performing it on Bill Allen’s YouTube channel, The Sensitive Man.
Below you will find a link to watch the trailer for the three docuseries Sensitive Men Rising, the first documentary dedicated to highly sensitive men, and read director Will Harper’s insights. The films had been free for a year, a gift by the director and the Foundation for the Study of Highly Sensitive Persons. However, around Father’s Day this year they will be available again. See info and link below.
MORE ON THE FILM SENSITIVE MEN RISING:
EXPERTS:
William Allen. Author | Advocate for HSMs. Allen is not a licensed therapist, but rather works from his valuable experience “helping men embrace their emotional depth and vulnerability, encouraging a deeper understanding of masculinity that allows space for sensitivity, empathy, and introspection.” He is the author of Confessions of a Sensitive Man (this and his other books are listed below), his memoir exploring the challenges and rewards of being a sensitive man in a world that often values toughness over tenderness. Through his book and ongoing advocacy, William Allen seeks to create a more inclusive conversation around masculinity, mental health, and emotional well-being, particularly for men who identify as highly sensitive.. https://www.thesensitiveman.com/
Dr. Tracy Cooper. Author | Professor | Mentor | International Consultant on High Sensitivity. Dr. Cooper is a Professor of Education for Baker University’s Doctor of Education and a leading authority on HS men as well as high sensation seeking HSPs. His work is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and transforming lives through a conscious path to self-actualization. See below for his books. Dr. Cooper is the co-producer of Sensitive Men Rising, (see below) the first documentary film focusing on the experiences of highly sensitive men. He has also had work published in The New York Times, Psychology Today, and numerous podcasts and articles. As an ambassador for non-profit organizations like Walt’s Waltz, he strives to reduce mental health stigma, particularly among men. DrTracyCooper.org
Tom Falkenstein, MA. Author | Psychotherapist | International Consultant on High Sensitivity. Tom Falkenstein is the author of The Highly Sensitive Man (see below), which can be found in German, Swedish, and Dutch as well as English. He also has a monthly blog on Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/tom-falkenstein-ma. He is an experienced cognitive behavioral psychotherapist who provides information, consultation, and psychotherapy for HSPs (age 18 and up) in both English and German within Germany.
PUBLICATIONS:
Confessions of a Sensitive Man by William Allen
On Being a Sensitive Man by William Allen
Empowering the Sensitive Male Soul by Dr. Tracy Cooper
Thrive: The Highly Sensitive Person and Career by Dr. Tracy Cooper
Thrill: The High Sensation Seeking Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Tracy Cooper
The Highly Sensitive Man by Tom Falkenstein
The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron (Recommended for HSPs of all genders)
SOCIAL MEDIA:
EVENTS:
HSP Men’s Online Group – The HSP Men’s Online Group is a monthly video conferencing meeting for HS men run by William Allen. He describes it as a supportive, informal community of like-minded individuals for meaningful conversations, sharing experiences, and fostering growth. He sees it a safe space for discussing the unique challenges and strengths of highly sensitive men. Whether you are looking for advice, support, or simply to connect, this group is designed to help you thrive. While there is no cost or time commitment, the group occasionally features HSP thought leaders for discussions. The meetings are structured in a flexible, “big tent” format, with smaller breakout groups for more focused conversations. Anyone interested can join by signing up via a form on the website. Learn more at: https://www.thesensitiveman.com/hsp-mens-group.html
Annual Workshops by Dr. Tracy Cooper – Dr. Cooper hosts annual online workshops for high sensation seeking HSPs and periodic workshops specifically for HS and HSPs. These workshops focus on personal development, leadership, mental health, and navigating life as a sensitive man.
PODCASTS & YOUTUBES:
A Song for HSPs: There’s Something Right About Us (Deep Down Inside) – The two gentlemen, Walt Lofstrum and Michael Robinson, creators of this HSP Song, There’s Something Right About Us (Deep Down Inside), are featured performing it on Bill Allen’s YouTube channel, The Sensitive Man.
The Sensitive Man Podcast – Interviews and insights on navigating life as a highly sensitive man.
Navigating the World as a Highly Sensitive Male – In this video, Dr. Tracy Cooper dives deep into what it means to be a highly sensitive man, how to navigate societal expectations, and the importance of self-acceptance.
Highly Sensitive Boys and Men – An Interview with Dr. Ted Zeff
Dr. Tracy Cooper YouTube Channel
MORE ON THE FILM SENSTIVE MEN RISING:
SENSITIVE MEN RISING 3-PART DOCUSERIES
Sensitive Men Rising is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the unique experiences of HS men. Directed by Will Harper, this film aims to open doorways to the understanding and acceptance of a temperament trait that affects 30% of the world’s population. The documentary sheds light on how being a HS man impacts relationships, careers, and mental health, and provides insight into how sensitivity can be a source of strength rather than something to be suppressed.
Through powerful interviews and personal stories, Sensitive Men Rising serves as a platform for HS men to share their struggles and triumphs. The films challenge societal expectations of masculinity and encourage a broader acceptance of emotional depth, vulnerability, and empathy in men. This is an essential resource for men who are exploring what it means to embrace their sensitivity, as well as for anyone seeking to understand and support the sensitive men in their lives. Watch the trailer and learn more here.
Watch all three episodes and explore the inspiring stories, experiences, and journeys of highly sensitive men at SensitiveMenRising.org.
Here are notes from the director, Will Harper, about each episode:
For too long, sensitive men have been told to toughen up, to stay quiet, to disappear into the background. But in Sensitive Men Rising, they rise—with science, with soul, and with unapologetic truth.
Three compelling episodes
Grounded in research, story, and heart
Offered freely to the global community
Are we finally ready to hear what sensitive men have to say?
Episode 1: The Call to Rise
How does sensitivity redefine strength in men—and why does it matter now more than ever?
Hosted by acclaimed narrator and HSP advocate Peter Coyote, this powerful opening episode sets the stage for a new conversation about masculinity, sensitivity, and transformation. With deeply personal insights from Alanis Morissette, a mother raising two highly sensitive sons, we witness how this often-misunderstood trait touches every part of life—from parenting to purpose.
Through science-backed commentary, poetic storytelling, and raw reflections from everyday men, scholars, therapists, and teachers, Sensitive Men Rising begins its journey. Together, they ask the questions that matter:
Can sensitive men lead? Can they thrive?
And more importantly—can we finally hear them?
This is the moment sensitivity rises from the shadows.
It’s not weakness. It’s awareness. It’s compassion.
And it may just be the antidote our chaotic world is searching for.
Episode 2: The Science of Sensitivity
What if sensitivity in boys and men wasn’t a weakness… but a hardwired gift?
In this revelatory second episode, we step into the heart of the science. Dr. Elaine Aron, pioneer of the Sensory Processing Sensitivity trait, joins fellow researchers to explore what makes sensitive boys and men biologically distinct—and emotionally powerful.
The episode features Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, the world’s most celebrated psychology podcaster and a return guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. A leading voice on self-actualization, Scott shares how his own sensitivity made him a deep processor of thought, feeling, and meaning—a trait he now champions as essential to growth, creativity, and human connection.
We also meet the young highly sensitive prodigy, Soborno Isaac Bari who expounds on empathy and social responsibility, along with mothers, teachers, therapist, and sensitive men whose short, moving stories reveal what it’s really like to grow up with a highly attuned nervous system in a noisy, demanding world.
And in a closing moment that’s both vulnerable and powerful, Alanis Morissette opens up about the challenges of raising sensitive boys—and the resilience it takes to protect their emotional truth.
Episode 3: The Future of Sensitivity
What happens when sensitive men are no longer silenced—but step forward to lead?
The final episode of Sensitive Men Rising weaves everything together—science, soul, and social responsibility—to reveal a new model of leadership grounded in emotional intelligence, perceptiveness, and care.
From boardrooms to classrooms, the film explores how sensitivity may be the most overlooked asset in business, education, and global culture. With insights from Dr. Tracy Cooper, experts in psychology and leadership discuss why highly sensitive men may be especially suited to guide the next generation—not in spite of their deep awareness, but because of it.
As the world searches for more mindful leaders, better fathers, and emotionally present men, this episode asks a final, urgent question:
What kind of world could we build… if we finally made space for the sensitive ones?
Let love Rule,
Will