Episode 195: Feeling Flawed with Julie and Willow
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In this conversation, Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh discuss the importance of accepting and embracing sensitivity and neurodivergence. They share personal experiences and highlight the need to normalize and celebrate these traits. They also emphasize the impact of feeling flawed and the power of self-compassion and self-acceptance. The conversation explores the connection between nature and well-being and the role of sensitive individuals in bringing balance to the world. The conversation promotes understanding, support, and empowerment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals. The conversation explores the importance of accepting and embracing differences, especially for highly sensitive children (HSCs) and neurodivergent individuals. It highlights the negative impact of societal pressure to conform and the need for supportive environments that celebrate individuality. The conversation also emphasizes the power of positive role models and loving acceptance in shaping identity and self-worth. The hosts discuss the potential ripple effect of empowering sensitive children and adults to embrace their gifts and positively impact the world. They encourage HSPs to step into their light, trust their abilities, and pursue their passions.
Julie’s Resources & Links
New Children’s Book for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent: The Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog. Visit SensitiveNiko.com
Feel safe to be yourself in the world. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC safe. Join Julie’s private, nurturing community: Sensitive Empowerment Community
Free Autism Quiz Helping to Identify Women
Explore Julie’s Courses for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent
Explore all our episodes at HSPpodcast.com
Find everything at SensitiveConnection.com
Willow’s Resources & Links
Learn more about Willow's Identity Program: https://inluminance.com/the-identity-journey/
Check out Willow’s free community and join an open facilitation session: https://www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/
Interested in training to become an HSP coach? Visit: https://inluminance.com/the-coaching-program/
Find out more at https://inluminance.com
Keywords
sensitivity, neurodivergence, acceptance, self-compassion, self-acceptance, feeling flawed, nature, well-being, balance, empowerment, acceptance, differences, highly sensitive children, neurodivergent, societal pressure, conform, supportive environments, individuality, positive role models, identity, self-worth, ripple effect, empowering, gifts, positive impact
Takeaways
Accepting and embracing sensitivity and neurodivergence is crucial for personal well-being and growth.
Feeling flawed can hinder self-confidence and one's ability to express oneself fully.
Nature profoundly impacts sensitive individuals, providing a sense of connection, joy, and balance.
Sensitive individuals have a unique role in bringing balance to the world and promoting collaboration and understanding.
Normalizing and celebrating sensitivity and neurodivergence is essential for creating a supportive and inclusive society. Creating supportive environments that celebrate and embrace differences is important, especially for highly sensitive children and neurodivergent individuals.
Negative societal messages and pressure to conform can negatively impact identity and self-worth.
Positive role models and loving acceptance can profoundly impact individuals' perception of themselves.
Empowering sensitive children and adults to embrace their gifts and pursue their passions can create positive change in the world.
About the Hosts
I’m Julie Bjelland, LMFT, a Licensed Psychotherapist, author, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment, specializing in high sensitivity and adult-diagnosed autism in women. I love developing tools that balance our sensitive nervous system, reduce challenges, and help us reach our fullest potential so we may excel in our unique talents. I’ve created a global hub of extensive support, including online courses, the Sensitive Empowerment Community—a nurturing sanctuary—a globally top-ranked podcast, articles, free webinars, and more. My passion is helping create a world where differences are embraced as strengths and celebrated. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com
Willow McIntosh is the founder of Inluminance and has been working in purpose alignment and lightworker facilitation for 17 years. He specialises in initiating people with High Sensory Intelligence to experience their reality as a gift that can be implemented into valuable products and services. https://inluminance.com/
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