Episode 71: HSP Chat & Q/A

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Show Notes

An impromptu chat and question and answer session!   

Discussed in this episode: 

Feeling like it is hard to tell other's about our trait of high sensitivity  How this trait evolved as a survival strategy How feeling marginalized might impact us  I share my story   Importance of being in a community that helps normalize your experience  How understanding how this trait evolved helps us understand ourselves  Developing tools for balance  Need to advocate with mental health and medical providers    HSPs are like Orchids   Moving out of survival mode and into Sensitive Empowerment   Live in balance, access your gifts, be around other HSPs

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An impromptu chat and question and answer session within my Sensitive Empowerment Community!

Resources & Links Mentioned in Episode

  • To take Julie’s free sensitivity quiz, explore her books and courses for the sensitive and learn tools to reduce the challenges and access your gifts, visit www.juliebjelland.com.

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