Burnout Recovery and Prevention: For the Sensitive and Autistic with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Learn practical tools for burnout recovery and prevention tailored for sensitive and autistic individuals. Julie Bjelland, LMFT, shares strategies for self-care, boundaries, and building resilience in this empowering podcast episode.

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Why Are So Many Sensitive People Discovering They’re Autistic? With Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Discover why so many sensitive people, especially women (AFAB), are uncovering their autism later in life. We tackle the 'fad' myth, explore the hidden disability of masking, and dispel the misconception that autistic people lack empathy. Plus, learn 14 common traits of autistic adults and how self-discovery can lead to greater self-compassion.

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10 Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Feelings of Injustice with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Learn 10 actionable strategies to manage overwhelming feelings of injustice as a sensitive and neurodivergent individual. Prioritize wellness, build confidence, and discover ways to take meaningful, sustainable action.

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Finding Calm: A Grounding Meditation for Sensitive & Neurodivergent Souls in Uncertain Times with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

In this episode of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, Julie Bjelland guides you through a grounding meditation to find inner calm during uncertain times. Perfect for sensitive and neurodivergent listeners seeking peace and resilience.

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How to Stay Emotionally and Psychologically Safe in the Midst of Distressing Media with Dr Melanie Joy

Dr. Melanie Joy explores how distressing media impacts sensitive people and why we may turn away from issues we care about. She offers practical self-care tips to prevent nervous system overload, emphasizing how to stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Insights on animal welfare are shared from her expertise.

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The Pain of Being Misunderstood and the Joy of Belonging with Julie Bjelland, LMFT and Willow McIntosh

In this episode, Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh explore the pain of being misunderstood, the joy in finding belonging, and the transformative power of self-acceptance and honoring one’s true self as a sensitive and neurodivergent person.

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Finding Light in the Darkness: Rediscovering Joy Through Hard Seasons with Julie Bjelland, LMFT and Willow McIntosh

We discuss finding light in the dark seasons of life through intentional joy, emotional validation, and self-compassion, especially for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals navigating grief, overwhelm, and challenging life experiences.

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Learning to Embrace Feeling Deeply and Finding the Joy of the Real You with Julie Bjelland, LMFT, and Willow McIntosh

We discuss embracing the challenges and gifts of sensitivity, navigating grief, and dealing with heavy emotions. We also offer insights on acceptance, growth, and finding joy amid difficult times. This episode includes tips on intuitive eating, eliminating shame, and fostering self-compassion within a supportive community.

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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 199: Intuitive Parenting: Emotional Regulation Strategies with Carol Huckle and Carolina Mariposa

Join Carol Huckle and Carolina Mariposa for a public Q&A session on Intuitive Parenting, where they address the joys and challenges of parenting as HSPs and offer insights on supporting sensitive children through major transitions and intense emotions.

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Episode 198: Creating Space While Grieving with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy and Andrea Weber

In this heartfelt episode, Rebecca introduces the KonMari method for sorting belongings, highlighting its benefits for highly sensitive individuals by promoting mindful letting go, emotional readiness, and surrounding ourselves with joy and gratitude.

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Episode 197: The Gift of Vulnerability: Finding Strength in Our True Self with Julie and Willow

Julie recounts rescuing a baby seagull, showcasing how her sensitivity enabled her to help. Willow shares his journey of self-discovery and embracing his true self. They emphasize the importance of sensitivity, intuition, connecting with our inner child, and self-acceptance.

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Episode 196: Living Beyond Fear and Doubt with Misa Hopkins and Andrea Weber

In this conversation, Misa Hopkins joins us discuss the topics of fear, doubt, self-worth, and perfectionism.

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Episode 195: Feeling Flawed with Julie and Willow
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

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

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 neurodivergent 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

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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Episode 190: The Hidden World of Autistic Women with Julie Bjelland, LMFT


Julie Bjelland delves into the hidden world of autistic women, emphasizing the need for understanding and adapting environments to better support their unique challenges and strengths.

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