Have you always wondered something about Willow or me? Join us for a fun conversation where you have a chance to get to know us better! Here are some of the questions we answered...  What is your most unusual sensitivity? When did you both realize you had High Sensory gifts, and what were/are they? Have more gifts opened up since you first recognized you had the trait?  How have your sensitivity and empathic abilities changed over the years; are you getting more so or less so? As prominent leaders for the high-sensory global community, how do you see our roles as light-bringers in our new burgeoning world of positivity and growth? Particularly, what roles or manifestations do you have for the near and further future of HSPs? I'd love to hear your thoughts on your experiences of starting new things as a HSP. Like navigating big changes in career, moving somewhere, or becoming a parent. What are some of the things that you do/have done to support yourself as an HSP through these times when there is so much more new information to process and manage internally? Julie & Willow, do you have any tips for coping in a workplace or setting where sensitive people are not valued? (while you are making the move to get out)? Do you ever find yourself in awe of something that you are able to do through your highly unique gifts?  I feel that each of you - in your own unique & special way - is extremely rare in the world of HSPs and are natural leaders for the HSP or High Sensory Movement.  It's gone beyond grass roots to more global now - largely in part the specific work the two of you do together and individually.    Julie - your SEC community has literally changed the world for so many of us HSPs.  Do you often marvel at how far it's come and has it gone beyond your wildest dreams?   Leave comments on this episode and explore more episodes at HSPpodcast.com Join the next live podcast at SensitiveCommunity.com Julie Bjelland, LMFT, is an HSP psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity, the author of The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person, and founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community. Her HSP Podcast ranks among the top 5% of the most shared and followed podcasts worldwide. Julie’s webinars. resources, online courses, and blog have helped millions of HSPs reduce the challenges of living with sensitivity in an overstimulating world. Her greatest joy is helping sensitive people discover their significant value and seeing them share their much-needed gifts with the world. Julie loves connecting in her community and warmly invites you to join this positive, inclusive, sensitive family. Explore her resources and learn how her brain training program reduces anxiety within the first two weeks at JulieBjelland.com❤️🌈❤️ (she/her) Willow McIntosh is the founder of Inluminance and creator of the High Sensory Coaching Program. Unique circumstances during Willow’s childhood led to the burying of his authentic self and complete misalignment to the work he was destined for. He began to carve his own path into understanding how people with sensory processing sensitivity can learn to use their genetic traits to their advantage. As an adult this led to a lifelong enquiry and practise into learning powerful energetic alignment techniques to re-engage with the authentic self. Willow believes that all people with the trait have the ability to tap into a unique skill that draws on a deeper sensory perception. Having successfully facilitated the development of seven figure businesses Willow’s practise has taken him all over the world. Speaking internationally, training in a broad range of fields and facilitating others for more than twenty years. http://highsensoryintelligence.com/

High sensitivity is an essential trait that has evolved for the survival of the species, and understanding this leads us to a more compassionate understanding of ourselves. The challenges experienced by us as HSPs are not from any inherent flaw within us but rather from a disparity between our sensitivity levels and the demands of the external environment. By intentionally nurturing our sensitive nervous systems, we unlock our potential to flourish and uncover our valuable gifts. In this session, you’ll discover: Understanding and reshaping our perception of sensitivity is an essential foundational step to flourishing Unknown to many HSPs, sensory overload often triggers our most significant mental and physical health challenges, and taking steps to prevent it significantly enhances wellbeing A transformative journey, delving into a profound understanding of your authentic self while stepping into your light and purpose This interview, hosted by David Gandelman, is part of the Empaths, Sensitives, & Intuitives Summit, a free online event. For more information, please visit https://theshiftnetwork.com/s/EvolutionaryEmpath. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved. Julie Bjelland, LMFT An HSP psychotherapist and a visionary leader in the field of high sensitivity. As the founder of Sensitive Empowerment, she is passionately committed to raising awareness about the extraordinary value inherent in sensitivity. Recognizing the vital importance of education and support, Julie is dedicated to equipping HSPs with the necessary tools to reduce their susceptibility to mental and physical health challenges so they can flourish and bring out their valuable gifts that the world needs. Her extensive array of resources stands as a heartfelt endeavor to provide this essential support.Visit JulieBjelland.com for more resources for the highly sensitive.

In this podcast, Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui discusses navigating grief as a highly sensitive person, emphasizing self-compassion and finding safety. She shares personal experiences, highlights the importance of individual processing styles, and advocates for anchoring routines for stability and healing.

Have you ever felt that yearning for something yet found the path to change daunting?  We're here to remind you that even amid uncertainty, change is possible, and the rewards are immeasurable. So, whether you're on the cusp of change, already knee-deep in transformation, or simply contemplating the possibilities, I invite you to join us on this enlightening voyage. Together, we'll unearth the courage within you, igniting the flame of possibility and empowering you to live a life that resonates with your deepest aspirations.  Willow and I will delve into the exhilarating pursuit of your dreams and the limitless path to living your envisioned life. It is never too late to embark on a transformation journey and follow your dreams. The world needs you to follow what lights you up. Your light will light up the path for others. Leave comments on this episode and explore more episodes at HSPpodcast.com Join the next live podcast and learn more about The Journey of Self Discovery I'm creating at SensitiveCommunity.com Julie Bjelland, LMFT, is an HSP psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity, the author of The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person, and founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community. Her HSP Podcast ranks among the top 5% of the most shared and followed podcasts worldwide. Julie’s webinars. resources, online courses, and blog have helped millions of HSPs reduce the challenges of living with sensitivity in an overstimulating world. Her greatest joy is helping sensitive people discover their significant value and seeing them share their much-needed gifts with the world. Julie loves connecting in her community and warmly invites you to join this positive, inclusive, sensitive family. Explore her resources and learn how her brain training program reduces anxiety within the first two weeks at JulieBjelland.com❤️🌈❤️ (she/her) Willow McIntosh is the founder of Inluminance and creator of the High Sensory Coaching Program. Unique circumstances during Willow’s childhood led to the burying of his authentic self and complete misalignment to the work he was destined for. He began to carve his own path into understanding how people with sensory processing sensitivity can learn to use their genetic traits to their advantage. As an adult this led to a lifelong enquiry and practise into learning powerful energetic alignment techniques to re-engage with the authentic self. Willow believes that all people with the trait have the ability to tap into a unique skill that draws on a deeper sensory perception. Having successfully facilitated the development of seven figure businesses Willow’s practise has taken him all over the world. Speaking internationally, training in a broad range of fields and facilitating others for more than twenty years. http://highsensoryintelligence.com/

Join me for a guided meditation to spend time in the essence of who you are. ❤️

Join our four HSP Coaches for this enlightening discussion about the recent book Sensitive by Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo. Together, our coaches will bring perspectives on sensitivity as it relates to parenting, career choices, being self-employed, and working in corporate environments. New insights and real-life stories will be highlighted, and reflection questions will be offered for the audience to share. This is a wonderful interview full of insights and joyful engagement with the audience, so you're sure to enjoy it.  Meet Your Hosts: Val Nelson is a career and business coach for introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) who want meaningful work without the overwhelm. She enjoys helping people clarify their career or self-employment decisions. As an introvert and HSP herself, she used to think self-employment was not for her, but she ventured into it in 2009 and has been enjoying having a thriving business. Turns out introverts and HSPs can be great at self-employment if we do it our way. Val believes strongly that living your true purpose is a practical possibility and helps people achieve this through individual coaching, small groups, online courses, and her blog. It’s all designed around HSP needs. Learn more at https://valnelson.com.. Robbie Leigh is an empowerment coach, speaker, podcast host, and group facilitator. She helps HSPs craft lives they love by tuning into their sensitive strengths and inner wisdom, growing their self-love and self-compassion, and dismantling limiting beliefs. She spent many years as a trainer, facilitator, and Human Resources professional, never feeling like she fit in, often dimming her shine, and working hard to prove herself. She felt exhausted, frustrated, and unfulfilled which led to a physical, emotional, and mental health crisis. What followed was tremendous healing work and self-discovery.  Breaking out of other people's boxes and learning to love, celebrate, and utilize her innate sensitive gifts has been transformational and she is on a mission to help other HSPs do the same. Learn more at robbieleigh.com  Ksenia Eliseev is a wayfinder coach for introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) especially in STEM professions who want to find more meaning and ease in their lives and careers. As an engineer-turned-life-coach, she helps logical thinkers reconnect with their creative nature, let go of resistance, and rediscover joy and fulfillment in their careers, leadership roles, relationships, and inspiring projects on their own terms. Ksenia believes in living life as an adventure led by a sense of wonder and curiosity, and she helps her clients achieve this through mindfulness, positive intelligence, and the integration of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of ourselves. Learn more at www.inneradventure.com.Lillian Ricardo is a whole life coach for highly sensitive women. She feels passionately about supporting sensitive women in career, relationships, parenting and self-care. Lillian especially enjoys coaching women in support of recognizing their own strengths and joys through play and connection. Lillian finds part of her own joy in holding a deeply present and safe space for others so that they may do the work to live more fully into what energizes and sustains their true selves.  You can find more ways to connect with Lillian at www.lillianricardo.com Founder of The HSP Podcast, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, is an HSP Psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity. As the founder of Sensitive Empowerment, she is passionately committed to raising awareness about the extraordinary value inherent in sensitivity. Recognizing the vital importance of education and support, Julie is dedicated to equipping HSPs with the necessary tools to reduce their susceptibility to mental and physical health challenges. Her extensive array of resources stands as a heartfelt endeavor to provide this essential support. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) may encounter specific challenges when making friends due to their unique traits and sensitivities. Learn some reasons why HSPs might find it more challenging to make friends. HSPs can make friends by leveraging their unique traits and sensitivities. Learn some specific tips to help build meaningful friendships. Remember that making friends is not about changing who you are but finding individuals who appreciate you for your authentic self. It's perfectly okay to be selective about the people you allow into your life, as quality friendships can significantly impact your well-being as an HSP. We love the deep connections we are making in The Sensitive Empowerment Community and have so many different ways to connect. We offer live events weekly, virtual Meet and Greets (even introverts love), live written chats, and discussions on various topics of interest. Many HSPs have shared that it’s the first time they have felt a sense of belonging. Being with other kind-hearted HSPs makes has a profound impact on our well-being, too! Was this episode helpful? Please share it so other HSPs can feel supported! ❤️ Explore all resources talked about in this episode at HSPresources.com Join the Sensitive Empowerment Community at SensitiveCommunity.com

Join host Andrea Weber with special guest Dr. Julia Hipp as they discuss the benefits of being in tune with our bodies and how this can be helpful to our health and well-being. Highly sensitive people have the gift of being able to do this more so than others when we are taking care of ourselves, when we are listening, and when we are honoring our needs. We are less able to tune in to what our bodies are telling us when we are stressed and overwhelmed.  Being in tune with our physical bodies can help us in the following ways: urge us to seek the help that we may be needing talk to our doctor with questions and concerns  take the time to rest and nurture when needed make choices that are suitable for our needs approach challenges with a renewed perspective Andrea shares her experience with hypnobirthing and how this practice helped tremendously with the birth of her child, and Dr. Julia shares her many years of experience helping people become more aware and cognizant of what is happening with their bodies. To help you connect with your body and tune in to the messages it wants to send you, Dr. Julia is offering you a link to a short guided focusing meditation, which can be accessed at achilleamedicine.com/meditation. Meet our Guest Speaker, Dr. Julia Hipp After healing from digestive issues, anxiety & PTS as a result of living near the World Trade Centers on 9/11, Dr. Julia became driven to help others as a licensed naturopathic doctor and empathic, highly sensitive person. She’s currently creating a new path in work as an Emotion Doula, providing physical & emotional support to women yearning to release the confident, strong & empowered version of themselves into the world.  You can learn more about Dr. Julia’s offerings by visiting www.achilleamedicine.com Meet our Host Andrea Weber assists sensitive people who are struggling with the day-to-day management of environmental sensitivities, including emf, chemical, and mold sensitivity. Andrea is the founder of Expansive Happiness® and the Self-Empowered Sensitivity Management Program and invites you to become more aware of the steps you can take to lead a happy and fulfilling life while managing a sensitivity. Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. Julie Bjelland, LMFT, is a renowned HSP Psychotherapist and a visionary leader in the field of high sensitivity. As the founder of the Sensitive Empowerment movement, she is passionately committed to raising awareness about the extraordinary value inherent in sensitivity. Recognizing the vital importance of education and support, Julie is dedicated to equipping HSPs with the necessary tools to reduce their susceptibility to mental and physical health challenges. Her extensive array of resources stands as a heartfelt endeavor to provide this essential support. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

Dream Circles – what are they, why are they important vehicles for dream appreciation, and how do you form one for your family or friends? These and other queries will be the focus of this intriguing class.   Dreams are stories emerging from our inner wisdom. They speak a non-literal, symbolic language. This introductory class offers participants an outline for hosting enriching, non-therapeutic dream circles, including how to create safe containers for dreamwork.  Meet our Guest Speaker Katharine Donovan Kane (she/her)  is certified in dreamwork, spiritual companionship, and life coaching. She is part spiritual guide, part coach holding space for others as they see and feel for themselves the edgy, energetic patterns in their waking life as well as their dreams.  You can learn more about Katharine's dreamwork offerings by visiting www.kdkane.com. The Dream Circle PDF, as well as the video mentioned, can be accessed within our Sensitive Empowerment Community, and you can learn more and join at SensitiveCommunity.com The HSP Podcast was created by Julie Bjelland, LMFT, a renowned HSP Psychotherapist and a visionary leader in the field of high sensitivity. As the founder of the Sensitive Empowerment movement, she is passionately committed to raising awareness about the extraordinary value inherent in sensitivity. Recognizing the vital importance of education and support, Julie is dedicated to equipping HSPs with the necessary tools to reduce their susceptibility to mental and physical health challenges. Her extensive array of resources stands as a heartfelt endeavor to provide this essential support. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

In this workshop, you'll learn about how the science of Positive Psychology and the method of Shadow Work can help you thrive as an HSP.In a world full of overwhelm and stimulation having Positive Psychology as a tool is a must for HSPs to thrive. It increases brain regions responsible for creativity and productivity and shuts down those responsible for stress and anxiety.Shadow work looks at the other end of the spectrum, the negative emotions and triggers we may feel. By using Shadow work, we can understand our subconscious mind and the reasons for our responses, and why we may be manifesting what we don't want into our reality.It is the blend of these tools which helps us to balance our energy as HSPs and be our absolute best selves.You will need a notebook and pen as you'll be invited to take part in some journaling if you wish to deepen this process.  Gemma Sandwell is an accredited Coach, Positive Psychology Practitioner and TEDx speaker. After 17 years of study in Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Coaching, overcoming her own extreme anxiety and burnout and doing a TEDx. Gemma now works with a blend of neuroscience, energetics and Quantum Research to help Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Businesses be the best version of themselves. You can learn more about Gemma's work by visiting gemmasandwell.com  We love hearing from you! Visit HSPpodcast.com to comment on episodes. Join our Sensitive Empowerment Community at SensitiveCommunity.com