# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: See this leading voice in mental health in Kansas City with Dr. Lauren Hughes!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate the newest release from Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive, with Dr. Lauren Hughes!“Too Sensitive is the book so many women have been waiting for. Dr. Hamdani connects the dots between brain chemistry, hormones, and emotional sensitivity in a way that is both validating and deeply practical. If you’ve ever felt like your emotions change in ways you can’t explain, this book gives you the science and the tools to finally understand why.” —Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of The New MenopauseHeidi Gardner is no longer joining us to moderate due to a change in her filming schedule.Event LogisticsThis event takes place in Unity Temple's Sanctuary and includes a conversation with the author.Doors Open - Event doors open at 6:30 p.m. While you may queue outside the venue, no access to the event space will be granted ahead of this time.Signed Books - There will be an optional signing and personalization line following the author talk. Signing details are subject to change depending on author and publisher needs.ADA Accessibility - This event is hosted in the historic Unity Temple. While the main Chapel space is ADA accessible, some seats are not (including the entire balcony). We offer specific ADA tickets to meet attendees' mobility needs. Please read through the ticket options carefully if you have any concerns. You may also reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com for one of our staff members to personally assist you with any ADA needs.The BookToo Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling DeeplyFor anyone who has ever felt like they are too much, a groundbreaking guide to understanding emotional sensitivity.Overly dramatic. Irrational. Too sensitive. These are some of the labels applied to those of us who are emotionally triggered by everyday moments. Whether it’s a delayed text message, a last-minute invite, or a subtle shift in tone, what begins as a flicker of uncertainty can spiral into self-doubt, shame, or withdrawal.From the outside, these reactions may seem overblown. But what if emotional sensitivity is not a personality flaw but rather the result of a highly responsive and attuned nervous system? In Too Sensitive, Dr. Sasha Hamdani—known to her online following as @thepsychdoctormd—offers an accessible explanation of emotional sensitivity as well as practical guidance for how to manage it. For many people, especially those with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, emotional sensitivity may be recognized as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Feelings of being excluded, overlooked, or dismissed are not all in our heads—they are based in our biology. In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Hamdani introduces the first assessment tool to discern where you fall on the emotional sensitivity spectrum and offers practical tools to restore calm to the nervous system.Drawing from psychiatry, neuroscience, and the gentle compassion of lived experience, Dr. Hamdani shares research-informed strategies to regulate emotional surges, interrupt spirals, and build self-worth and resilience in relationships and at work. Most importantly, Too Sensitive reframes sensitivity not as fragility but as a powerful form of emotional awareness that can be understood and transformed into strength.The AuthorSasha Hamdani, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, RSD, and emotional regulation. As the creator of FocusGenie and the author of Self-Care for People with ADHD (part of a series published by Adams Media in 2023), she has become a leading voice in mental health. Honored with the CHADD Early Career Influencer Award and invited to the inaugural White House Creator Mental Health Summit, Dr. Hamdani also reaches over 2 million followers across social media, regularly delivering educational content and speaking at major conferences. She has been featured in a TEDx talk on focus and has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Vogue, on CNBC and TODAY, and on podcasts including Podcrushed with Penn Badgley, The Squeeze, Financial Feminist, Reese Witherspoon’s Brightside Podcast, and Berner Phone. She is also called upon for speaking engagements with medical and social organizations.The ModeratorDr. Lauren Hughes, MD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC, is a board-certified pediatrician and lactation consultant, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, and an unapologetically honest mom. She’s spent nearly a decade caring for children and supporting families. In her practice, Dr. Hughes is the kind of pediatrician families can call, trust, and genuinely love, even on the hard days. Online, she brings that same approach to over 1M+ parents and caregivers, cutting through the noise with practical guidance, compassion, and humor @drlaurenhughes. Her goal is simple: help parents understand what’s actually evidence-based, what’s total BS, and what they need to know to make informed decisions that feel right for their family.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/dr-sasha-hamdani-too-sensitive-with-rainy-day-books/100001994092812281 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, mental-health, science-fair, business, fine-arts, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-08T23:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Unity Temple on the Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40.55, max: 46.27, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Unity Temple on the Plaza - **lat**: 39.0421855 - **long**: -94.59507699999999 - **full address**: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/998d7f3b3da58a173fcea4dd415ce972f7946b6ec536a8face1813489b0b2e36-rimg-w1200-h600-dcaebddb-gmir.jpg?v=1784265366 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Too Sensitive with Rainy Day Books is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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