Posts tagged nervous system regulation
How Social Conditioning Teaches Women to Ignore Their Own Needs with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
How Social Conditioning Teaches Women to Ignore Their Own Needs with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

How social conditioning teaches women to ignore their needs, the hidden cost of masking, and how understanding neurotype can transform health and self-trust.

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Julie's Teachings, AutismJulie Bjellandsocial conditioning women, masking autism, autistic burnout, late discovered autism, neurodiversity affirming, nervous system regulation, capacity vs demand, people pleasing autism, autistic women, self trust autism Comments
Women 35–55: Why You Might Feel Like You’re Falling Apart with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Women 35–55: Why You Might Feel Like You’re Falling Apart with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Women ages 35–55 often feel like they are falling apart during perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, psychotherapist, Julie Bjelland explains how estrogen, nervous system sensitivity, autism, ADHD, and burnout intersect in midlife, why symptoms are often dismissed, and why so many women discover they are autistic at this stage. Learn what actually helps and why relief is possible.

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Julie's Teachings, AutismJulie Bjellandwomen 35-55, perimenopause, menopause, menopause and mental health, estrogen and the brain, nervous system regulation, highly sensitive women, autistic women, late identified autism, autism in women, ADHD in women, neurodivergent women, menopause and autism, menopause and ADHD, burnout in women, midlife burnout, sensory sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, hormone therapy, hormone replacement therapy, menopause support, menopause symptoms, menopause brain fog, menopause anxiety, joint pain menopause, sleep problems menopause, autism assessment for women, adult autism assessment, high masking autism, sensitive nervous system, women’s health education, Dr Mary Claire Haver, menopause informed care, women’s nervous system, women’s mental health, midlife transition, self compassion for women Comments
When Life Feels Too Heavy: Discovering Those Tiny ‘Glimmers’ of Relief with Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Discover how tiny “glimmers” of relief can anchor us when life feels overwhelming—especially for sensitive, autistic, and neurodivergent individuals. In this episode, Julie Bjelland shares heartfelt reflections on grief, practical techniques to train your brain to notice the good, and supportive strategies to cultivate resilience and hope.

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Autism, Julie's TeachingsJulie Bjellandhighly sensitive person, hsp, autism, neurodivergent, grief, resilience, self-care, mental health, emotional regulation, mindfulness, empowerment, personal growth, coping strategies, glimmers, sensitive empowerment community, nervous system regulation, Julie Bjelland, podcast, self-compassion Comment