Podcasts by The HSP Podcast with Julie Bjelland
Ranked top 5% most followed and shared podcast globally. Empowering highly sensitive people. Sharing all the ways you are needed and valuable in the world. As a sensitivity expert, psychotherapist, and founder of the online Sensitive Empowerment community, my mission is to help you reduce the challenges of having a sensitive nervous system so you can access the many gifts of this trait and thrive to your fullest potential. See show notes at HSPpodcast.com. Explore all my HSP resources at www.JulieBjelland.com or SensitiveConnection.com
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The Importance of Self-Acceptance with Willow and Julie from 2023-12-07T17:03:40
An important area for the well-being of HSPs is self-acceptance. Yet what does this really mean and how do we know when we have a good bearing on it? Self acceptance is one of the greatest found...
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Highly Sensitive Music Concert with Rachelle Jeanty from 2023-11-26T18:10:08
I am thrilled to share a special concert with you from Rachelle Jeanty, an international singer-songwriter, keynote speaker, and proud HSP. She toured with Celine Dion, has 4 albums, a Ted Talk,...
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Getting to Know Julie and Willow! Answering Your Personal Questions from 2023-11-09T19:30:46
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...
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A Key to Flourishing: Nurturing and Valuing Sensitivity by Julie Bjelland, LMFT from 2023-10-19T17:50
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 experi...
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Thriving Through & Beyond Grief as HSPs with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui from 2023-10-14T20:12:02
We will all grieve at some point - not only because grief comes in many forms (not only from the death of a loved one) but also because death is a natural part of being human. Yet we live in a g...
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It's Never too Late to Pursue Your Dreams with Julie and Willow from 2023-09-28T16:50:23
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 imm...
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Meditation: Time in Your Essence from 2023-09-26T01:52:45
Join me for a guided meditation to spend time in the essence of who you are. ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-bjelland/message Support this podcast: ...
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'Sensitive' Book Discussion with our HSP Coaches from 2023-09-16T00:21:47
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 per...
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10 Reasons Why Highly Sensitive People Feel Challenged Making Friends with Julie Bjelland, LMFT from 2023-09-06T03:09:51
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 m...
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The Benefits of Being In Tune With Our Bodies with Dr Julia Hipp and Andrea Weber from 2023-08-08T20:12:53
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 sen...
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Hosting a Dream Circle with Katharine Donovan Kane from 2023-08-07T20:38:12
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 fo...
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How Positive Psychology and Shadow Work Helps HSPs to Flourish with Gemma Sandwell from 2023-07-23T16:34:04
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.
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Inner Child Healing - A Powerful Tool for Growing Self-Love with Julie Aird from 2023-07-02T16:00:41
Julie Aird has seen firsthand how powerful and profound Inner Child Work can be for personal growth and transformation through her own experiences as well as her clients.
Intentionally Rediscovering Ourselves with Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh from 2023-06-23T16:37:27
Practicing intentional self-discovery after experiencing transitions (relationship/friendship/family/health/life changes, moves, career changes, etc) as well as learning about the trait of high ...
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Interview with Jenn Granneman, co-author of 'Sensitive', hosted by Gracie King from 2023-06-16T15:38:24
Gracie King talks with Jenn Granneman about all things 'Sensitive' -The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World - and the important messages and insig...
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Soothing Sound Bath Meditation for Relaxation and Release with Brandy Jenkins from 2023-06-12T14:47:08
This restorative sound bath with crystal and Himalayan singing bowls was created to promote deep relaxation and stress relief.
Singing bowls elicit frequencies and vibrations that suppor...
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The Muddle of the Mind and How to Claim our True Sense of Self with Willow McIntosh from 2023-05-26T19:42:45
As HSPs, one of the greatest challenges we face is managing our energy and our thoughts. This can wreak havoc when it comes to our well-being, productivity, and sense of self-value.
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Helping our Young HSP Adults Through Times of Transition with Carolina Mariposa and Andrea Weber from 2023-04-16T02:44:39
Join us as we explore how to help our young HSP adults transition through major milestones such as finishing school, starting college, moving out of home, taking on their first jobs, and navigat...
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Understanding the Importance of Our Role Locally and Globally as HSPs with Willow McIntosh from 2023-03-24T00:06:47
The trait of high sensitivity is becoming more and more widely known in the world these days. We are beginning to understand the advantages as well as learning how to manage our challenges.
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The Importance of Understanding our Value as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2023-02-23T17:31:50
The notion of value can mean different things. Yet in the context of personal value, it can mean the difference between a life of struggle and one of meaning and abundance. As HSPs, the value we...
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Saving HSP Lives and Improving Mental Health with Julie Bjelland from 2023-01-20T20:13:08
'Our Spiritual Experience as HSPs and the Connection with Purpose' hosted by Willow McIntosh from 2022-12-16T01:08:58
Willow shares: The depth of our relationship with the natural world is often a very important part of who we are as HSPs. Yet for many of us religion and spirituality become tricky areas. Us...
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Lifting the Cloud off Climate Change with Alex Arnold from 2022-11-27T14:59:16
Climate anxiety and eco-grief are on the rise. Yet the terms are so new that you may not even know that’s what you’re experiencing. According to Dr. Stowe, Executive Director of the Harvard Envi...
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Personal Update, New Resource, Neurodiversity, HSP Library from 2022-11-09T23:04:23
Sharing a personal update and a new resource I created for you to help you advocate for your needs medically. Plus, I talk about the Standford Neurodiversity Summit, the similarities and d...
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Lower Anxiety, Improve Wellness and Discover Your Sensitive Gifts with Julie Bjelland, hosted by Bevin Niemann-Cortez from 2022-10-24T20:23:23
This interview is part of the Empaths, Sensitives & Intuitives Summit, a free online event. For more information, please visit Listen
Navigating Change as HSPs with Gracie King from 2022-09-29T23:53:43
Big life changes (even positive ones!) can turn our worlds upside down. For HSPs, being able to put many routines on autopilot can save precious energy and processing time.
So how can...
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How to discover your purpose as an HSP with Willow and Julie from 2022-09-08T16:37:13
As HSPs we actually have an advantage when it comes to discovering our purpose. Our ability to process the world at a deeper level allows us particular abilities. These abilities are intended an...
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Redefining our Relationship with Money With Sarah McCrum and Andrea Weber from 2022-09-05T23:06:32
Sarah McCrum has a most intuitive and insightful perspective about money, how money is seen, how it is valued and how it is used. Her enlightened approach has helped so ma...
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Conscious Living for HSPs Seeking Wellness with Julie and Willow from 2022-08-11T16:33:53
Conscious living means paying attention to what supports our mind, body, and soul to help us live fulfilling, healthy lives. As sensitive people, we are exposed to and more affe...
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Discussing Environmental Sensitivity with Family, Friends and Colleagues with Andrea Weber from 2022-07-28T02:51:33
Thousands of people all over the world manage environmental sensitivities every day. While chemical sensitivity, mold sensitivity, and sensitivity to light and noise are more readily understood ...
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The Gift and the Curse of Decision Making as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2022-07-14T16:30:13
Making decisions as HSPs can be taxing at the best of times. Our ability to process at a deep level means we can end up in an ever-expanding thought cycle. Things can become quite difficult when...
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Strategies to Support Empathic Kids, Teens and Parents with Carolina Mariposa from 2022-06-26T19:21:23
Calling all Empaths! Do you and your children have difficulty discerning which emotions are yours vs. which belong to other people? As a parent, do you sometimes get overwhelmed or in...
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Self Care Ritual for HSP Empaths with Sara Dessau Lopez from 2022-06-24T17:32:15
During this self-care practice, Sara gently guides us through a series of at-home rituals and sends us healing reiki to help create a clear and clean energetic line. I encourage you to revisit t...
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Answering HSP Questions with Julie & Wilow from 2022-06-16T16:41:14
Julie and Willow answer your HSP Questions!
- How can we stay regulated and balanced while we are feeling deep excitement so we can sleep?
- Can you speak to how perfectionis... Listen
How to manage low energy, negative thoughts, and overprocessing as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2022-04-21T16:34:23
The human mind is wired to look out for us which can often mean thinking worst-case scenarios and a negative view of things. It takes conscious effort to maintain a positive outlook for us all, whi...
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Emotional Wounding Support During Hard Times with Julie & Willow from 2022-03-24T16:23:06
HSPs high on my Sensitivity Scale tend to absorb the world's pain. Plus life can hit us with a bunch of emotional wo...
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Discovering You Have an Environmental Sensitivity - Managing Overwhelm and Important Decisions with Andrea Weber from 2022-03-11T18:28:49
Realizing you have environmental sensitivities to things like chemicals, EMFs or mold can be overwhelming. Many people don't know much about these sensitivities, what to do, where to go for help...
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Believing and trusting in ourselves as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2022-02-24T17:56:15
We often hear how important it is that we believe in ourselves, yet what if we are struggling to make something happen? It is all too easy to slip into self-doubt and a spiral of negative belief...
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Redefining Masculinity. How the HSP and LGBTQ+ Community Can Influence and Lead us With William Allen. Hosted by Willow McIntosh from 2022-01-27T18:46:24
William writes...“On many occasions, Dr. Elaine Aron has written that Highly Sensitive People were designed by nature to perform an evolutionary function. We are the wise counselors, the cautiou...
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Meditation for the Sensitive: you are wonderful as you are from 2022-01-08T21:58:04
Do you know how special you are as a sensitive person? You are valuable and wonderful, just as you are.
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Do you feel in resistance to yourself as an HSP? from 2021-12-10T18:24:58
As HSPs we can often feel like we are in constant battle with ourselves internally. Almost like interference with our own energy and well-being. Whilst this sounds counterintuitive to our own ha...
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Simple Self-Care for Sensitive Souls, part of the Empaths, Sensitives & Intuitives Summit from 2021-11-23T15:40:38
This interview is part of the Empaths, Sensitives & Intuitives Summit a free online event. For more information, and to register free, Listen
Meditate with Me Camping in Nature from 2021-11-19T22:28:42
I invite you on my camping trip to meditate with me in the woods, with a campfire, next to a creek. You'll hear different sounds of nature and the outdoors. I hope it helps you feel relaxe...
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Do you have guilt or shame around being sensitive? A discussion with Julie and Willow from 2021-11-05T16:39:26
Guilt and shame tend to be a big problem for HSPs.
For the purposes of this episode, we are going to discuss this in relation to the trait of high sensitivity.
Guilt Culprits: We o...
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Learn to Trust Your Intuition and Tap Into Your Personal Power with Martina Barnes from 2021-10-26T18:26:58
From Martina: "ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES OF BEING AN HSP IS FINDING IT HARD TO IDENTIFY AND LISTEN TO YOUR INNER GPS SYSTEM, YOUR INTUITIVE GUIDANCE. THESE MESSAGES ARE OVERSHADOWED BY YOUR ...
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Chakra Balancing For Creating Calm with Tammy Goen from 2021-10-12T17:36:48
Blockages in our energy systems can make it challenging to achieve a sense of calm. Learn how to clear and recharge your chakras to feel calm and clear and increase your flow.
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The risks of assuming everyone can do what we can do as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2021-10-05T18:01:39
As a percentage of the population nature has given us an ability to process sensory information more deeply. Our amazing trait is intended. Just as the role we are here to play in the world is i...
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Keys to Managing Environmental Sensitivity with Andrea Weber from 2021-09-21T20:03:19
In this unique and inspirational event, Andrea will discuss the following:
- What it means to be environmentally sensitive
- Environmentally sensitive and HSP - similarities ... Listen
HSPs & Sensory Overload with Julie and Willow from 2021-09-07T16:32:52
Quick Definition: Sensory overload is when our senses take in more information than our brain can keep up with processing.
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Resources for the Sensitive from 2021-09-01T17:06:27
Sharing all the resources created to help you thrive to your fullest potential! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Exploring Nontraditional Relationships for HSPs with Sarah Mathews, LMFT from 2021-08-23T19:00
My goal for this conversation with Sarah is that we open minds to the possibility that sometimes what’s been traditionally taught to us might not work for us and that we are free to explore what...
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The power of thought leadership and how we make a difference as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2021-08-03T16:29:43
The way we think as HSPs is powerful and unique. We are deeply caring people and we are able to process key perspectives in life from many interesting angles. The way we see the world around us ...
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Sensitive Leaders are Needed in Many Areas of Life with Julie and Willow from 2021-07-06T16:25:35
In this episode, we talk about…
- Traditional leadership vs Sensitive leadership
- Areas HSPs are needed
- Challenges and solutions to HSP... Listen
Using your HSP abilities as an advantage for yourself and those around you with Willow and Julie from 2021-06-17T16:56:35
As an HSP we have a series of natural abilities. Abilities that we sometimes overlook and assume that everyone has. Heightened levels of intuition, creativity, and empathy can be incredibly usef...
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The Healing Power of Being an Empath with Dr. Judith Orloff from 2021-05-04T19:07:27
Dr. Judith Orloff shares:
"As a psychiatrist and an empath, I am fascinated by how the phenomenon of empathy works. I feel passionately that empathy is the medicine the...
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Meditation for a Hurting Heart from 2021-04-30T23:57:57
Sensitive people feel things deeply and often experience a hurting heart. Whether someone said something that hurt us, or we are around others being hurt or we feel the pain of injustice let this m...
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Feel to Heal: Regulate your Emotions through the Power of Music with Ada & Nathan from 2021-04-20T19:22:03
Join us for a generative discussion on how we can leverage the power of music in our everyday lives to help us feel, heal, and thrive. This special session will include an immersive sound bath m...
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Enjoy Music from HSPs: Open Mic Singer Songwriter Event! from 2021-03-18T20:13:08
Lena Laki
Lena Laki is a German-born indie-folk singer/songwriter based in Athens.
Her Debut EP "Take Me With" has received radio play on radio stations such as BB...
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The Power of Nutrition and Functional Medicine for Supporting HSPs with Anxiety and Depression with Anastasia Smith from 2021-03-18T17:56:46
Have you ever wondered how what you eat can impact brain structure and function? Are you curious to know what, if any role diet plays in mood? Research shows that factors such as our blood sugar...
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Living Unshackled: How self-awareness, self-compassion, and imperfect action will walk you to greater freedom w/ Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui from 2021-03-16T18:15:29
As Highly Sensitive People it’s easy to believe we’re bad, broken, or otherwise ill-equipped for this noisy, busy, and messy world. We often feel not quite enough. But as we deepen our roots of ...
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Honor Your Intuition and Use it as Your Guide with Julie and Willow from 2021-03-11T17:57:28
Your body gives you intake within your intuition every day.
It gives you extra important information, helps with making decisions, knowing what’s right for you, if you can trust som...
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Seasonal Detoxification For Mind and Body with Ayurveda. Presented by Rose Carol from 2021-03-09T19:18:54
Gently detoxify the body and mind with ancient tools of Ayurveda. Our body is like a magnificent machine that benefits much like a car does when it gets an oil change and a tune-up. ...
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Julie Answers Questions from 2021-03-02T18:18:16
I love spending time with my Sensitive Empowerment Community where members are dedicated to their growth and empowerment. It's such a beautiful space to be. We do live weekly events togeth...
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Honoring Black HSP Leaders of this Generation and Generations to Come with Michael Coles from 2021-02-18T21:11:29
How we overcome the inner battles we face and what fuels our strength to show up in our own unique way.
We can remember and honor the Black leaders before us and we can also honor t...
High Sensitivity and Sexuality with Sarah Mathews from 2021-02-16T23:06:19
Unique challenges and benefits of being a highly sensitive person when it comes to sex and sexuality. Additional information on relationship styles, sexual identity, and sexual preferences.
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The Importance of Valuing Our Needs in the Workplace with Willow and Julie from 2021-02-11T17:58:32
HSPs are often rated as some of the best employees in businesses and organizations. With the way we work undergoing so many changes around the world, a wonderful opportunity emerges to bring new...
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HSPs and The Polyvagal Theory of Stress with Sukie Baxter from 2021-02-09T20:23:27
Understanding the Polyvagal Theory of stress and how stress impacts your biology as an HSP. We'll dig into the concept of nervous system regulation and how HSPs can use it to turn their sensitivity...
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Confidence a Discussion with Julie and Willow from 2021-01-28T18:42:29
I’ve noticed that so often something gets in the way of HSPs believing and accessing Confidence. Many of us have received messages our whole life that something is wrong with us for being so sen...
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Being a Highly Sensitive Person While Black with Sydney James from 2021-01-19T18:03:13
From Sydney, "Being a Highly Sensitive Person has its own unique set of challenges and beautiful moments. When we factor in the added worldview of being a person of color, it changes the way...
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Finding the Right Language to Share Our Superpowers as HSPs with Willow and Julie from 2021-01-14T17:58:02
As many of us didn’t receive the right training we needed as children in order to really understand our trait as HSPs, we can often take for granted the gifts it gives us. This can mean that we ...
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4 Keys to a Resilient Recovery with Roger L'Hereault from 2021-01-12T21:07:25
Roger has a heart-centered holistic approach to recovery that I think is incredibly valuable and that HSPs will appreciate. He shares 4 Keys to resilient recovery in this episode. Uncoveri...
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Deep Dive Discussions with Julie-Ask me anything! from 2021-01-05T19:44:39
Answering live HSPquestions! Some of the Questions Covered...
- Why is it easier to relax when I'm in my own space and on my own?
- How can we understand where we end an... Listen
Honor Your Rhythm from 2020-12-30T17:37:21
Honoring our rhythm is such an important part of our balance and wellness as highly sensitive people and Empaths. We don’t need to change who we are we just need to change our environment and how w...
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I Answer Your Voice Messages! from 2020-12-23T00:18
Listeners of The HSP Podcast have left me voice messages asking me questions and this episode plays those messages and I share my answers! To ask me questions visit HSPpodcast.com --- Send in a...
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The Gifts of Our Tears with Meditation Expert Allie Cartwright from 2020-12-15T17:57:53
"From a young age, we are taught to stifle our tears. We are trained that our tears are a burden to others, a sign of weakness, a useless display. This does us a great disservice! Tears are ...
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How to Protect Your Energy with Julie and Willow from 2020-12-03T18:03:26
Protecting our energy is incredibly important, and yet, many of us have not been taught this essential skill. How do we protect ourselves when we have to be around difficult people or nega...
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Discover Your Calling: An Inspiring Mastermind with Willow McIntosh from 2020-11-24T15:53:16
Wow, this was a powerful event that moved me and several of us to tears. Willow has an extraordinary gift of facilitating a connection of HSPs to their gifts!
You are invited to a masterm...
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Grounding Meditation from 2020-11-17T00:18:16
We gain so much internal strength when we practice grounding and protecting our energy with love. Enjoy this special grounding episode that I did with my Sensitive Empowerment Community. I'm in ...
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Why Self-Care isn't Cutting it During this Pandemic with Jodi Aman from 2020-11-10T17:55:46
For HSPs, the energy from the field is overwhelming right now as global and community fears are high. We not only need a new level of self-care, but a paradigm shift in our relationship to that ...
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Teaching a Grounding Technique & Answering Questions from 2020-11-03T20:39:06
We started out with a beautiful grounding technique followed by answering questions from HSPs!
“Tips for staying calm no matter what the outcome of the US election!”☺️
“I am amazed...
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How to Avoid and Heal From Toxic Relationships, with Julie and Willow from 2020-10-29T17:08:56
HSPs tend to be over-givers and toxic people tend to be over-takers. This dynamic has been played out for many of us either in our families, friendships, romantic relationships,...
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Self-Love, Self Honoring Meditation from 2020-10-22T22:44:01
Slow down and give yourself the gift of meditation. Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed and let me guide you to a state of self-love and self-honoring. You will find yourself becomin...
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Tapping Into Your Guidance System to Take Aligned Action with Michael Coles from 2020-10-20T18:17:53
Michael shares: “I share my process of allowing my higher self to guide me on my journey of healing and transformation. You have an innate guidance system that will help you navigate difficu...
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The Way in Which We See the World as HSP’s, with Willow and Julie from 2020-10-15T16:55:18
Have you ever been asked the question, what is your reality? Or how do you see the world? One of the greatest tools we have as an HSP is the way in which our cognitive perception works. We get s...
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Ask Julie! from 2020-10-06T19:06:43
Today we celebrate our 100th Episode on World HSP Day! Yay! I'm answering HSP questions!
Here are the questions HSPs asked from my Sensitive Empowerment Community!
- I w... Listen
Our Challenges Shape Our Purpose with Julie & Willow from 2020-10-01T16:59:19
Current times are challenging. Several months into a pandemic with no known end in sight, dividing families, economic crisis, racial unrest, political divide, climate crisis, etc. Families are s...
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Listen to this on hard days from 2020-09-29T00:58:45
We are experiencing extreme challenges in the world right now and some moments are really difficult. I share some tools that help me during hard moments. Explore resources for HSPs, including a fre...
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EFT for HSPs with Terry Hernon from 2020-09-22T19:54:08
We will learn how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help HSPs deal with overwhelm or feelings of stress, anxiety, or shyness, or can help them excavate and identify feelings they’ve lost...
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What is Joy for an HSP? with Willow and Julie from 2020-09-17T16:53:31
Joy! What does it look and feel like to be truly happy as an HSP? What is it exactly we are striving for? Are we often comparing our happiness to what it looks like in non HSPs? The pursuit of h...
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Dreams: Our Inner Compass with Dr. Lourdes Viado from 2020-09-15T18:07:27
Dreams are a powerful tool for deep self-knowledge and inner guidance. Why dreams matter, the different kinds of dreams, dream interpretation, dream retention.
Dr. Lourdes Viado is ...
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Using Our Emotions To Find Peace in Times of Stress with Luciana Garcia from 2020-09-08T20:21:38
Loved the power of this conversation so much! Enjoy the meditation she does at the end too!
Emotional integration ( the mindfulness of feeling) is a unique technique that ever...
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HSPs Ask Julie Questions from 2020-09-01T20:24:20
Here are the questions submitted from my Sensitive Empowerment community.
What are some effective ways I can practice to try to quiet or tune out the words that others have said to me so ...
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Honoring Authenticity and Diversity with Julie and Willow from 2020-08-27T16:58:09
Discussing honoring sensitivity, LGBTQ equality, equal rights, educating ourselves about how to heal systemic racism and how we can support black, indigenous people of color (BIPOC...
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Trusting the flow as an HSP with Willow and Julie from 2020-08-20T17:00:40
HSPs typically fall into two categories when we fall out of sync with ourselves. We become either the ‘pusher’ or the ‘hider’. These two shadow sides of our character cause us to either force ou...
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The gift of being an HSP with Professional Tarot reader Sinead Fine from 2020-08-18T18:57:15
Sinead shares: “Discussing my own path as an HSP and how I navigated it. I want to talk about how Tarot and archetypal work helped me understand myself and help me with my sensitivities. I would al...
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Reiki and HSPs with Emily Souder from 2020-08-13T17:15:06
Reiki, a form of energy healing which originated in Japan about 100 years ago, allows recipients to drop into a place of deep healing and relaxation. HSPs can benefit from energy work especially...
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How to Use Journaling to Honor Your Sensitive Needs and Set Boundaries with Mai Oliphant from 2020-08-06T21:15:18
At some point in the highly sensitive person's life, someone said they were "too sensitive." It makes you doubt yourself and ignore your needs. How to use journaling to honor your sensitive need...
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Meditation to Restore from 2020-08-06T18:54:52
Sometimes as highly sensitive people we can become very depleted and overwhelmed. I hope listening to this meditation can help you recover and restore. Check out all the meditations at HSPpodcast.c...
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Answering HSP Questions from 2020-08-04T19:40:57
My Sensitive Empowerment Community has become a beautiful, supportive, loving family of HSPs from all over the world. We share our experiences, connect, make friends, and support eac...
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The World Needs You to Thrive: Be Healthy, Balanced, and Productive with Julie and Willow from 2020-07-30T17:52:18
HSPs have the capability of making a huge difference in the world. In fact, we need more HSPs to step into heart-centered leadership roles and makers of positive change. Your heart...
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Overcoming Challenges and Accessing Strength and Resiliency with Michael Arterberry from 2020-07-23T19:05:14
I had a beautiful, heartfelt conversation with author and speaker Michael Arterberry about his journey from hardship, trauma, and growing up in dysfunction to being able to break the cycle and n...
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What does it mean to be a High Sensation Seeking HSP? With Willow and Julie from 2020-07-23T16:56:55
What is HSS? How can we recognise this part of the trait and what does it mean? How can we be of best service to ourselves when we have this part of the trait? We will be looking at how to manage t...
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When Stress Feels Too High from 2020-07-22T23:38:28
I share some tools that can help you reduce your stress in the moment and also long-term. I also share my own story about how I moved out of survival mode into thriving. --- Send in a voice mes...
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First Steps of Sensitive Empowerment from 2020-07-21T00:28:59
What makes some people take steps towards positive change and others get stuck? We explore what several HSPs had to say about their first steps of sensitive empowerment. Let’s get inspired together...
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Pandemic Self Care: with Julie and Willow from 2020-07-16T16:58:23
What is self-care? How is self-care different for HSPs? How does it need to be different during a global pandemic? Willow and I share what helps us stay resilient so we can stay balanced, take car...
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What’s Hard and What’s Helping During This Pandemic from 2020-07-13T18:04:10
I share what I find hard and what I’m hearing is hard for HSPs. I also share the results of a poll I did on what self-care HSP therapists are doing that helps. Visit HSPpodcast.com to leave comment...
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How to Manage Anxiety Through the Relationship with Trust: Live Podcast with Willow and Julie from 2020-07-09T16:56:58
In this week's episode we look at the challenge that anxiety often poses for people born with the trait of sensory processing sensitivity. The ability to process deeply can often be turned against ...
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Seeking Peace: A Meditation for the Busy Mind from 2020-07-06T18:21:32
It’s common for highly sensitive people to have a busy mind and have a hard time turning it off to relax. I hope this meditation helps you relax and find peace as you visualize a beautiful stream i...
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The Importance of Telling People About the Trait of High Sensitivity: Live Podcast with Julie and Willow from 2020-06-30T17:05:50
This is one of the questions I’m asked the most. We will discuss some of the challenges you have named and the benefits of talking about the trait. HSPs have named the following on why it might be ...
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Blooming Brilliantly, Understanding and Loving Who You Are as a Sensitive Person from 2020-06-28T20:37:10
Are You Blooming or Wilting? HSPs who are wilting (and not blooming) often experience: Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or having a hard time coping with the state of intense stres...
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Sleep Meditation Listening to Water in a Stream from 2020-06-28T19:47:58
I discovered a beautiful stream on a hike and created a meditation with the sounds of the steam and birds in the distance so you can have a beautiful sensory experience listening and imagining you ...
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Ownership as Path to Meaning and Peace: Live Podcast with Julie and Willow from 2020-06-25T16:54:35
One of the most effective paths to peace and meaning is honesty. An active inquiry to reveal the truth of who we are. As an HSP this can sometimes feel like a lonely path if we feel misunderstood, ...
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Creating Healthy Friendships & Relationships Part 2 with Q/A from 2020-06-23T19:42:24
Are you a fixer and an over-giver in your relationships? It can be common for HSPs to feel like they give more than they receive. We will discuss how to create healthy friendships and rela...
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HSP Chat & Q/A from 2020-06-18T17:00:38
An impromptu chat and question and answer session within my Sensitive Empowerment Community!
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- Feeling like it is hard to tell ot... Listen
Meditation for Intense Feelings from 2020-06-13T03:59:29
As highly sensitive people sometimes life can be very challenging when we have intensely difficult feelings. I hope this meditation supports you through hard moments.
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Ocean Time Meditation from 2020-06-12T01:56:38
Enjoy your trip to the ocean with me taking in all the wonderful sensory experiences in this meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Forest Bathing Meditation from 2020-06-12T01:38
Enjoy time in the forest connecting to nature and relaxing. From Listeners... “I felt like I was there walking through the forest with you! I could almost smell the pine needles and hear them crunc...
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Reparent Your Sensitive Inner Child: with Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh from 2020-06-04T16:53:53
Learning how to give yourself what you needed as a child can be a powerful healing practice that can transform your life. Discussions in this episode: Let’s explore the concept of caring for you...
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Live HSP Q/A With Julie from 2020-06-02T23:33:24
What a beautiful community of HSPs we have in our Sensitive Empowerment Community! Thank you for all the wonderful live questions.
We started out discussing the post: Anguish and Action: ...
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Meditation for Deep Feelers from 2020-05-31T22:39:21
Being a deep feeler in the world can sometimes be difficult when we have intensely strong emotions. I hope this meditation supports you and calms you. For more meditations visit www.HSPpodcast.com ...
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Validation: The power of personal validation as an ongoing practice: with Julie & Willow from 2020-05-28T16:52:20
Following a previous episode about self-compassion, the powerful technique for managing our feelings, we turn our attention to the power of validation. As high sensory people, we can often get over...
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Self-Compassion: This One Skill Can Transform Your Life with Julie and Willow from 2020-05-21T17:02:44
HSPs are some of the kindest, most compassionate people in the world, toward others, and yet It’s common for HSPs to have a lot of negative self-talk and lack healthy self-compassion. This can be p...
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Meditation for Emotional Wounding from 2020-05-16T00:13:07
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...
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How to Develop High Self Esteem Through the Recognition of Our Core Beliefs as a Highly Sensitive Person from 2020-05-14T17:00:03
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 t...
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HSP/HSS Boost Your Mood & Energy from 2020-05-11T22:53:38
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 ...
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10 Steps to Creating Healthy Friendships & Relationships as an HSP with Julie & Willow from 2020-05-07T16:58:17
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 imbalan...
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How to Keep Your Boat Afloat in Uncertain Times: Commitment to and Trusting Change With Michael Smith, Ph.D. from 2020-05-05T18:43:05
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 advantag...
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Working From Home Tips from 2020-05-04T22:03:44
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 ...
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How To Deal With Anxiety While Navigating Chaos And Uncertainty with Sukie Baxter from 2020-05-03T23:54:13
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. Discov...
Highly Sensitive: The gifts from our childhood as an HSP with Julie & Willow from 2020-04-30T17:10:06
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 i...
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Balancing a Sensitive Nervous System from 2020-04-26T23:40:39
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 mean...
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Meditation for Exhaustion or Irritability from 2020-04-25T00:02:33
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. --- Send in a voice ...
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Highly Sensitive: The Trait Evolved as a Survival Strategy of the Population from 2020-04-21T16:37:39
This trait evolved as a survival strategy of the population and the valuable gifts of the sensitive are needed now more than ever. It’s the sensitive who care so deeply and often the first ones who...
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Guiding You Into Sleep from 2020-04-20T01:01:44
Sleep is so essential for our well being. This is a great episode to listen to right before sleep. I guide you into relaxation and then you drift off to sleep to music in the end. --- Send in a...
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Deep Sleep Meditation from 2020-04-17T23:52:41
This is a 15 minute visualization meditation to do before you sleep. From a listener: “I tried this last night. It was so good. I fell asleep I think within the first one to two minutes into a deep...
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Optimizing Health as an HSP during Coronavirus with Julie Bjelland and Dr. Julia Hipp from 2020-04-17T19:02:31
Dr. Julia Hipp discusses naturopathic approaches to caring for the highly sensitive body during the COVID-19 pandemic. She talks about how your "terrain" or overall health can impact your immune sy...
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Self love and living from the heart with Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh from 2020-04-14T16:54:11
Making the conscious choice of choosing positive thoughts on a moment to moment basis. Strengthening the muscle of experiencing heart consciousness and how simple it becomes to access it. Learning ...
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Hope in Crisis from 2020-04-13T00:03:11
There are so many things we can do right now to support ourselves through this crisis. Accessing resiliency and hope can make a big difference. Developing self compassion and brain training skills ...
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Growth Through Suffering from 2020-04-11T23:41:21
There absolutely can be growth through suffering. In fact it’s our responsibility right now to intentionally take the path towards growth and to recognize the power of this trait of high sensitivit...
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Accessing Resiliency: Helping Yourself & the World When You Are Needed Most with Willow McIntosh & Julie Bjelland from 2020-04-07T19:50:30
Willow and I talk about resiliency today. We share what we are doing to stay resilient and how to access it. Additionally, I have observed these 10 patterns of what HSPs are doing right now that ...
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General Q/A & Support With Julie from 2020-04-07T19:46:46
Sensitive Empowerment community members ask me questions live. To ask me questions, see all the things we do in my Sensitive Empowerment community, and learn how to join us, visit my website http...
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10 Minute Relaxation Meditation from 2020-04-06T17:29:30
Give yourself this gift and allow yourself to relax your body, mind and spirit right now. Take a half hour for self-care if you can, beginning with this 10-minute meditation, followed by another...
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Reflection and Growth Opportunity from 2020-04-06T00:57:47
This is a time for us to reflect on our journey and what this pivot might mean for our lives and the ways that we might consciously and intentionally grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://...
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How HSPs Are Staying Resilient from 2020-04-02T16:44:57
I'm noticing a pattern of what HSPs are doing who are able to stay resilient and strong right now and I'm sharing with you in hopes that it helps you access your strength and resiliency right no...
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Leadership & Business Q/A with Julie from 2020-03-31T19:05:06
We had such a great discussion! I loved all the questions that came in. We talked about
- the importance of working on our own self-compassion, self-esteem, and value
How to find your purpose as an HSP/HSI in this uncertain time. ‘Feeling the inner truth’. from 2020-03-31T16:53:51
Many people out there right now are being called to dig deep around what to do in this lockdown period. We think it could be supportive to talk about purpose and how to tune into our inner truth ar...
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End of day relaxation meditation: Bath and candles from 2020-03-27T02:06:36
Enjoy a good sleep after this meditation ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Letting Go Meditation: Opening up a new path from 2020-03-26T22:22:02
Meditation to help you let go and open up new energy towards living authentically and consciously choosing your path. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Loving kindness meditation to self and to all from 2020-03-26T21:41:04
Send loving kindness within and to all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Activate the Power of Your Emotional Strength With Melissa Jean, MSW from 2020-03-24T20:04:51
This is our 26th event from my Sensitive Empowerment community! I have uploaded the audio for you. If you want to watch the video, it is available, along with all my video events in my community...
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Recognizing the importance and value of our high sensory abilities during a global pandemic with Julie Bjelland & Willow McIntosh from 2020-03-24T17:54:30
This podcast episode is dedicated to empowering sensitive people to recognize their trait as sensory intelligence and bring their unique gifts into service for the crucial roles we play in communit...
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How to manage intense stress and anxiety right now as a sensitive person from 2020-03-22T22:26:55
I’m giving you information and resources on how to manage the intense emotions you might be experiencing right now to help you find a way to be balanced and get through this.
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How to get free weekly support for HSPs from 2020-03-22T22:04:46
I’m committed to giving resources and support to you that helps you through this time. Sign up for my weekly HSP newsletter delivered to your inbox for free and also get a free download of a proven...
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Offering daily support & connection from 2020-03-22T21:39:05
If you give yourself one gift this whole year give yourself the gift of joining me and my sensitive empowerment community. I am live every week with new events and offering daily support and connec...
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Be careful about how much news you’re taking in from 2020-03-22T21:25:22
I give an example of what I do and I hope that it helps you stay balanced and well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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How to ask questions or leave feedback from 2020-03-22T21:19:37
You can use the voice message feature and I love hearing from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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HSP Gifts & Importance of Community from 2020-03-19T23:50:30
In this event, for the Evolved Empath Summit with the Shift Network, I shed light on how highly sensitive people (HSPs) can properly balance their nervous system… increasing their sense of wellb...
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What I'm Doing & What We All Can Do To Stay Balanced During This from 2020-03-19T19:29:29
I'm sharing what I'm doing and also ways that I think can help you right now too. Please share.
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The coming evolution from “Highly Sensitive” into High Sensory Intelligence and what is really possible for us as HSPs from 2020-03-18T15:46:51
The video of this event is located in my Sensitive Empowerment community
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Support for highly sensitive people during this pandemic from 2020-03-16T21:28:41
Ideas to support your wellness and balance and reduce anxiety and help you through this time. By sensitivity expert and psychotherapist Julie Bjelland --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...
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Grounding With Greatness with Life Coach Leah Walsh from 2020-03-10T18:14:06
This is our 22nd event within my online Sensitive Empowerment community! This event is available to watch by video along with other amazing events at Listen
Body Scan Meditation for the Sensitive from 2020-03-08T18:10:41
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When you are having a hard moment, listen to this from 2020-03-08T18:08:57
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When you feel misunderstood or alone, listen to this from 2020-03-08T18:06:22
I understand that feeling and want to help. Check out all my resources for you at www.SensitiveConnection.com
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How to ask me a question directly! from 2020-03-08T18:04:33
- When viewing a podcast's page in Anchor, even if you're not logged in, you can click 'Send voice message' (Remember to give your web browser access to your microphon... Listen
Learn about the free resources I offer HSPs from 2020-03-08T18:02:51
Have you taken the Sensitivity quiz, watched my free videos, listened to my podcasts, subscribed to my weekly newsletter? So many resources to support you to thrive to your fullest potential!
HSPs Have an Overly Activated Emotional Brain Response & That is a Challenge! from 2020-03-08T18:00:48
This sets us up for a lot of challenges, but fortunately, you can train your brain!
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Breathe Awareness Meditation from 2020-03-07T16:47:40
Enjoy these few moments of relaxation.
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Relaxation Meditation by Julie Bjelland from 2020-03-07T16:44:23
Spending time intentionally relaxing through meditation is a big part of supporting your wellness as a highly sensitive person. Give this gift to yourself. For more information and tips to suppo...
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Relax with the beautiful sound of birds from 2020-03-07T15:46:37
Every day I enjoy the beautiful sounds of these birds so I recorded them for you to enjoy too! I invite you to find somewhere comfortable, close your eyes and visualize a beautiful place i...
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Do HSPs need medications for anxiety or are there alternatives? from 2020-03-06T22:45:11
I answer a question from my Sensitive Empowerment community about medications and alternatives to medications.
Every week in my Sensitive Empowerment community I host trainings, eve...
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HSP Psychotherapist Explains the Trait of High Sensitivity from 2020-03-05T23:21:07
Are you a highly sensitive person or know someone that is? 1 out of 5 of us are! Learn important information about the trait of high sensitivity and please share to spread education and awarenes...
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Listener Question: What’s the difference between an HSP and Autism from 2020-03-05T20:47:06
I’m answering a listener question talking about the differences between autism and someone with the trait of high sensitivity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Technique that helps calm you from 2020-03-05T17:21:05
This technique is proven effective for highly sensitive people. It’s an excellent technique that instantly trains your brain that you are safe and to stop sending out alarm bell signals. --- Se...
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Self-Esteem Building Relaxation for the Sensitive from 2020-03-05T17:01:34
Many HSPs benefit from practicing techniques to build self-esteem. Give yourself this gift. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Lovingkindness Meditation for Highly Sensitive People from 2020-03-05T16:42:50
We can love and be loved at the same level we love ourselves. This meditation helps to grow more self love.
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Relaxation & Body Tension Release for the Sensitive from 2020-03-05T16:20:55
Enjoy the feeling of relaxation and tension release for your beautiful sensitive body. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message
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Meditation for highly sensitive people from 2020-03-05T16:02:52
A 5-minute breathe awareness meditation just for highly sensitive people.
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Brain Training for the Highly Sensitive Person, Techniques to Reduce Anxiety & Overwhelming Emotions from 2020-03-04T17:08:16
Information about what brain training is and why highly sensitive people need it and how my brain training course can help reduce the challenges of sensitivity. Learn more about this cours...
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HSP Travel & Group Gathering Tips from 2020-03-04T16:46:45
Do you often get exhausted and need a lot of recovery time after travel or visiting family? You are not alone, many HSPs feel this way. Here are some tips to help you!
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Creating Healthy Boundaries as an HSP Without Guilt from 2020-03-03T16:16:08
Many highly sensitive people struggle to create boundaries. We are such a giving group of people that it can be hard to say no or feel like we are disappointing someone. But not having boundaries ...
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How to tell people about the trait of high sensitivity and the three steps needed to live your best from 2020-03-01T19:57:43
Understanding the trait, using tools to support your sensitive nervous system, and spending time with other highly sensitive people are important aspects to help you be your best in the world. --...
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Gifts of the sensitive in the workplace from 2020-03-01T19:26:47
Smart, evolved companies will look at the research that shows us sensitive people excel highest in the workplace and will learn how to support the needs of the sensitive to help them harness their ...
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A vision that highly sensitive people (HSPs) are valuable in so many areas of life. from 2020-03-01T18:07:11
I have so much to share with you about how how highly sensitive people can be the change we need in the world, how companies can harness the gifts of the trait, and how HSPs are some of the most gi...
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The HSP Podcast with Julie Bjelland (Trailer) from 2020-02-29T18:07:11
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