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Episode 200: The Sensitive Person's Toolkit for Challenging Days with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Episode 200: The Sensitive Person's Toolkit for Challenging Days with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

I discuss the importance of having a "Sensitive Person's Toolkit" to navigate challenging days, sharing practical tips for managing emotional overwhelm, practicing self-compassion, and finding support. I also invite you to join our nurturing Sensitive Empowerment Community and an upcoming free course on nurturing compassion.

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Episode 194: The Challenges of Sensitivity with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Episode 194: The Challenges of Sensitivity with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Julie Bjelland discusses the challenges faced by highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the importance of validation, understanding, and self-care while addressing issues like sound sensitivity, feeling misunderstood, managing energy levels, sensory overwhelm, travel difficulties, negative emotions, medical challenges, feeling different, managing others' emotions, and highlighting the need for supportive communities and setting boundaries.

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Episode 193: Being Ourselves in the World with Julie and Willow
Episode 193: Being Ourselves in the World with Julie and Willow

In this episode, Julie and Willow discuss the challenges of planning and traveling, the importance of trust and presence, their love for animals and nature, the joy of observing sea creatures, and the significance of deep connections and embracing one's unique identity, especially during Pride Month.

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Episode 192: Embracing Neurodiversity with Julie and Willow
Episode 192: Embracing Neurodiversity with Julie and Willow

Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh discuss their return to video podcasting, reflecting on their insightful and transformative offline conversations. They explore their personal journeys of self-acceptance and the impact of understanding their neurodiverse traits, aiming to empower others to embrace their identities and share their unique gifts with the world.

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Episode 191: Grieving the Loss of A Parent with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui
Episode 191: Grieving the Loss of A Parent with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui

Joins us as we focus on the intricate dynamics faced when a parent passes, including ill-health leading up to this time, family relationships and coming to terms with what will follow with Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui. 

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