So this inner prosecutor, it's essentially telling them they're too much or not enough.

Exactly.

Women hear messages like, "You're too sensitive.

You're too needy.

You ask for too much." And after hearing it enough times from family, partners, even themselves, they start to believe it.

But here's the thing, high sensitivity is not a character flaw.

Research indicates that approximately 20% of the population processes emotional information more deeply.

What does that lead to?