New Sensitive Empowerment Podcast!

Available on several platforms. Check out the episodes I have already done.

  • Meditations for the sensitive

  • Learn about the trait of high sensitivity

  • Learn techniques to support your sensitive nervous system

  • Send me a voicemail and ask me a question to be answered in future episodes

  • And more…

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The Impact of Stress Response Overactivation in Highly Sensitive and Autistic Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
The Impact of Stress Response Overactivation in Highly Sensitive and Autistic Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Julie Bjelland, LMFT, explores the profound effects of chronic amygdala activation on highly sensitive or neurodivergent individuals. This article delves into how overactivation influences mental and physical health and introduces a transformative solution through targeted brain training.

Growing a Business to Support Our Creativity Guest Post by Andrea Weber
Growing a Business to Support Our Creativity Guest Post by Andrea Weber

Eli Trier, a highly sensitive, autistic artist shares insights into her vibrant art, neurodivergent influences, and strategies for managing creativity and business.

Supporting Sensitive and Autistic Patients in Dental Settings by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Supporting Sensitive and Autistic Patients in Dental Settings by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

This article shares personal insights on enhancing dental care for sensitive and autistic patients through empathetic practices, detailed communication, sensory support, and the integration of calming devices. It urges dental professionals to adopt these approaches for a more inclusive and comforting patient experience.

The Healthy HSP - A Sensitive Topic by Christine Magnussen
The Healthy HSP - A Sensitive Topic by Christine Magnussen

Christine, a sensitive individual in her 70s, transformed her own health challenges into a mission to inspire others; and established a Master Health Club specifically tailored for HSPs aged 50 and over, addressing key issues like osteoporosis, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairments related to stress.

Exploring Stress Management Devices: Apollo vs. Sensate by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Exploring Stress Management Devices: Apollo vs. Sensate by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Apollo Neuro and Sensate wearable devices are popular among the sensitive and neurodiverse and offer innovative, research-backed ways to manage stress and enhance well-being.

Understanding Autism: Insights from Those Who Live It and a Personal Journey of Discovery, by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Understanding Autism: Insights from Those Who Live It and a Personal Journey of Discovery, by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Poll results reveal the diverse experiences of being autistic, uncovering our unique challenges, strengths, and profound journey toward self-discovery and acceptance.

Understanding and Managing Panic Attacks: Insight and Support for Highly Sensitive and Autistic Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Understanding and Managing Panic Attacks: Insight and Support for Highly Sensitive and Autistic Individuals by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Understanding the science behind panic attacks can demystify the experience and provide insights into effective management strategies.

Embracing Neurodiversity: A Path to Improved Mental Health by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Path to Improved Mental Health by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

The devastating impact on sensitive and autistic individuals forced to conceal their true selves to fit in. Challenging societal norms and embracing neurodiversity can significantly improve mental health, offering a new perspective on personal differences as natural variations rather than deficits.

Benefits of Fidget Tools: Enhancing Focus, Reducing Anxiety, and Regulating Sensory and Emotional Responses by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Benefits of Fidget Tools: Enhancing Focus, Reducing Anxiety, and Regulating Sensory and Emotional Responses by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Fidget tools, designed for tactile manipulation, offer extensive benefits, including enhanced focus, anxiety relief, sensory regulation, and improved social interactions, proving to be invaluable aids for individuals with anxiety, autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities.

Understanding Autism: A Documentary
Understanding Autism: A Documentary

A documentary that delves into the lives of filmmaker Scott Steindorff and his family, broadening to include the wider autistic community's experiences and challenges while advocating for greater understanding and support, particularly addressing the underrepresented issue of autism in women and the critical mental health concerns within the autistic community.

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