The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland

Emotional wounding needs care just as much as physical wounding does, especially for highly sensitive people who can feel things so deeply. This emotional healing meditation will help you to become more relaxed and at peace.

Recognizing core beliefs can be pivotal to developing confidence and high self-esteem as a Highly Sensitive or “High Sensory intelligent” person. We often feel so strongly about the injustices in the world, it can upset us deeply when our core beliefs are challenged. Or if we witness someone causing harm in a context that we are particularly passionate about. It is very common for us to feel very strongly about the change we know we can make in a particular area. Understanding this at a deep level can bring enormous clarity into the importance of our place in the world, the deeper meaning of our lives, and personal empowerment. Areas of focus: The pain we can feel when we are not helping in the area that feels most important to us Getting clarity about the deeper need or cause underneath our core beliefs How the trait of being an HSP comes with a profound level of caring for the well being of people, animals, and the planet How the great leaders of the past known to have had the trait changed the world with their core beliefs and values The importance of recognizing that our innate skills are aligned to the cause we stand for How we can learn to develop our own skills by creating the right circumstances around us Why the alignment to what is most important to us can become the new reference point in all that we do. Learn more about Julie and Willow at www.HSPpodcast.com

After working with highly sensitive people as well as high sensation seeking HSPs I have learned important information that may help you feel better if you’re experiencing depression, low mode, or low energy.

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) have a very caring and giving nature. However, sometimes we over-give to the point of being targets to people with toxic or narcissistic tendencies causing an imbalanced, unhealthy dynamic. We’ll talk about the ways that contribute to that dynamic. Almost every HSP I’ve ever spoken to has a story about an unhealthy friendship or relationship. We will talk about why this can be common and what we can do about it and how to create the healthy friendships and relationships that you deserve.  See you next week at the same time for more empowering discussions on what it means to thrive as an HSP. Join us live at https://www.sensitive-empowerment.com/ Willow's website: https://inluminance.com/ Julie's website: https://www.juliebjelland.com/

Michael Smith, Ph.D.,  of Empath Connection helps you understand the big picture on the planet and connect with your Divine Essence.    You'll understand the evolutionary advantages of your sensitivity trait, and how you can harness this trait to be used to help others. He shares a meditation and some vagus nerve hacks that calm the system.  You'll come away with more trust in the changes that are happening around you, and learn to trust your intuition instead of doubting it.  You will also learn several effective energy techniques that you can use in your own daily 'self-first' practice of rituals that allow you to stay centered, grounded, and fully empowered. Dr. Michael Smith is a former mental health counselor who now helps you as an empath or sensitive person connect with your Divine Essence.  He offers a quiz, free eCourse as well as paid classes at https://www.empathconnection.com Julie Bjelland is a sensitivity expert, psychotherapist, and author. Her online resource, Sensitive Empowerment, has helped highly sensitive people (HSPs) around the world reduce their challenges, access their gifts, and discover significant value to truly thrive in the world. Known for her ability to give people a sense of true support, Julie is on a mission to empower sensitive people to live their best lives. For HSP resources and the Sensitivity Quiz, visit http://sensitiveconnection.com/

I share tips to support highly sensitive people (HSPs) working from home right now. Sharing ways to support yourself and your sensitive system as well as tips to create a workspace that works well for HSPs. You’ll add a few tools to your toolbox and information that can help you reduce stress and feel more focused and efficient for work. I teach how to find the balance between work and home life so that is best for you.

Learn simple, embodied tools that HSPs can use to calm their nervous system while staying centered and connected to their core selves even when the world is chaotic and uncertain. Discover how to discharge stored stress so it doesn't build up in your body and cause physical, mental, and emotional health issues down the road.  Sukie Baxter is a posture and movement specialist, founder of Whole Body Revolution and the author of Perfect Posture for Life. Sukie helps people to get effective, long-term relief for pain, stress and tension in their bodies so that they can continue to do the things they love in life. For access to her free Pain Free At Any Age video series, visit www.wholebodyrevolution.com/hsp Julie Bjelland is a sensitivity expert, psychotherapist, and author. Her online resource, Sensitive Empowerment, has helped highly sensitive people (HSPs) around the world reduce their challenges, access their gifts, and discover significant value to truly thrive in the world. Known for her ability to give people a sense of true support, Julie is on a mission to empower sensitive people to live their best lives. For HSP resources and the Sensitivity Quiz, visit http://sensitiveconnection.com/

Show Notes During our childhood, we are much closer to our authentic selves. Even if our memories of childhood may be filled with challenge and discomfort. We are often very clear on what is most important to us and many of the gifts we rely on today were present. For those of us born with the trait of high sensitivity and high sensory intelligence we typically experienced the world in a particular and often profound way. It is quite common for us to have been misunderstood and for our emotional sensitivity to be seen as a disadvantage. Yet it is often the challenges we faced and the way we saw the world back then that shape us to specialize in a particular area of life. The Journey of our ‘inner Hero’ undertaking a very particular transformation from adversity into revelation. A journey that is usually encrusted with jewels and strengthened by the hardship we endured. Reframing our childhood and reclaiming what was most important to us back then can be pivotal in understanding who we are today and the important role we were born to play in the world. Join us this week where we share our own journey into adulthood and how they have been pivotal to the work we do today. Here’s What  We Talk About In This Episode We talk about the often conflicted experience we had growing up as a High Sensory or “Highly sensitive” child. What can happen when we pretend to be someone we are not just to feel accepted and fit in. How we tend to lose the very essence of who we are whilst continuing to fuel this misalignment ourselves into adulthood. The discussion helped us to see how the authentic version of ourselves we experienced as a child can be an important part to reclaiming ourselves as an adult. That we can all learn to stop believing and feeding the thoughts of self-criticism and self-rejection. That in fact, the essence of who we are is always available to us and inherently knows how to heal itself and bring ourselves back into balance. We also touch on the tricky area of coming away from toxic relationships. Just how important it is for us as high sensory people to be in the right company. We hear stories of how pivotal this can be to support our pathway back to claiming our true sense of self, meaning, and happiness that is our birthright. There were some wonderful moments of insight in this episode thank you to everyone who joined us and we would love to hear from you if you are listening to the replay. See you next week at the same time for more empowering discussions on what it means to thrive as an HSP. Willow's website: https://inluminance.com/ Julie's website: https://www.juliebjelland.com/

I’ve been working with highly sensitive people all over the world and have learned specific things that help support the balance of our sensitive nervous system. Sensory processing sensitivity means that we often experience sensory overload and experience the world differently than 80% of the population. Understanding your sensitive system is one of the best things you can do for yourself. When we find the right balance we can truly thrive in the world and access our gifts to share. You can take the free sensitivity quiz at www.sensitiveconnection.com

Whenever you feel depleted or irritable you may enjoy listening to this guided meditation. I encourage you to save this meditation and come back to it whenever you need it.