Best Julie Bjelland Podcasts (2024)

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How to Create an Outside the Box Business with Julie Bjelland 54:24

4h ago54:24

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This week on The Prosperous Empath® Podcast, I’m having a conversation with Julie Bjelland, a Highly Sensitive, Autistic, LGBTQ+ Licensed Psychotherapist, author, and founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community. Julie specializes in high sensitivity and adult-diagnosed autism in women, helping them reach their fullest potential and excel in thei…

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Episode 199: Intuitive Parenting: Emotional Regulation Strategies with Carol Huckle and Carolina Mariposa 48:56

2h ago48:56

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In this episode, Sensitive Empowerment Community members Carol Huckle and Carolina Mariposa co-host quarterly Intuitive Parenting events, in which members discuss the joys and challenges of parenting as HSP's, while supporting one another in our parenting and caregiving journeys. While these events are not normally recorded to maintain privacy of p…

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Artists and creative people are likely to be highly sensitive, or introverted, or both 3:14

8h ago3:14

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“I always felt awkward and shy.” Steven Spielberg “I wouldn’t say I have much of an outgoing personality." Idris Elba “I’m very sensitive in real life.” Jessica Chastain Listen to comments by artists, psychologists and others about high sensitivity, as well as introversion and shyness. These are separate experiences that share some qualities, and c…

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Episode 198: Creating Space While Grieving with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy and Andrea Weber 37:09

6d ago37:09

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In this heartfelt interview, Rebecca introduces us to the practice of KonMari for sorting through belongings at such a difficult time in our lives. The method is particularly beneficial for highly sensitive people as it gently encourages mindfully letting go while regulating our nervous system with what is manageable and with what resonates with ou…

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Navigating Neurodivergence: Energy Hacks for Empaths with Regina Carey 52:38

13h ago52:38

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Regina Carey joins me on The Prosperous Empath® this week for a truly heart-centered conversation about neurodivergence and how it is often interconnected with being an empath and/or HSP. Regina is a special ed teacher turned Executive Coach who has spent the last three decades educating, empowering, and advocating for those who feel stuck, yet lon…

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The Surrender Experiment: COVID, A New House and Third Trimester 33:21

17d ago33:21

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On this solo episode of the Prosperous Empath® Podcast, I want to share with you the messy middle of this season of life & business. I’ve been in the world of personal development for the past decade, and I often see high-level coaches and leaders zoom in on the big transformations and results they’ve achieved without revealing the breakdowns, brea…

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Getting past feeling flawed to being authentic and connecting better with others 9:18

2d ago9:18

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"It is hard to change that feeling flawed piece...it's so seeped into your bones." Julie Bjelland “Trauma results in this belief that we are different, that we’re not enough, that there’s something about us that pushes people away or that we’re too much for other people." Trauma healing specialist Aimie Apigian, MD continues: “And so if they were t…

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The Gift of Vulnerability: Finding Strength in Our True Self with Julie and Willow 1:02:48

16d ago1:02:48

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In this conversation, Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh share personal stories and insights about their experiences as highly sensitive people (HSPs). Julie talks about her rescue mission to save a baby seagull and how her sensitivity allowed her to notice and help the bird. Willow discusses his journey of self-discovery and the process of letting…

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The Magic & Science of Decluttering with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy 51:37

4d ago51:37

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Growing up in a Bed & Breakfast, I’ve always had an appreciation for a neat and organized space. It’s one of the reasons why I’m so excited about my conversation with Rebecca Jo-Rushdy, a KonMari® consultant who guides sensitive souls on transformational journeys by decluttering their homes, hearts, and minds into sanctuaries that spark joy and flo…

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Episode 196: Living Beyond Fear and Doubt with Misa Hopkins and Andrea Weber 58:27

9d ago58:27

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In this conversation, Misa Hopkins discusses the topics of fear, doubt, self-worth, and perfectionism. She explains that fear and doubt stem from the separation of consciousness and the belief in unworthiness, abandonment, and rejection. Misa emphasizes the importance of understanding that these experiences do not indicate anything is wrong with us…

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Redefining Masculinity: A Conversation on Men's Work and Vulnerability with Bob Conlin & Alex Terranova 52:42

11d ago52:42

52:42

I’m beyond honored to have Bob Conlin and Alex Terranova, co-founders of The Alchemy of Men, on the show today. In their work, they’ve created a community and path to support men in discovering their authentic selves, evolving from boys to men, becoming more self-expressed, and building lives they can be proud of. Alex, Bob, and I used to be leader…

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Feeling flawed as a neurodivergent child or adult - What can change that? 6:10

20d ago6:10

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"It is hard to change that feeling flawed piece...it's so seeped into your bones because it's your inner child. It's stuff that you learned with a child's brain." ⏩ From Episode 195 Feeling Flawed of the HSP and Neurodivergent Podcast. From the original Show Notes: "In this conversation, Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh discuss the importance of …

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Episode 195: Feeling Flawed with Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh 57:08

18d ago57:08

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Welcome to our latest episode, "Feeling Flawed," in which Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh share their personal experiences of sensitivity and neurodivergence. They explore the impact of feeling flawed, the importance of self-compassion, and how embracing our unique traits can lead to empowerment and well-being. Join us as we discuss creating sup…

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Commanding the Stage: Effective Public Speaking Techniques for Empaths with Dr. Susan Laverick 1:04:24

1M ago1:04:24

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If you’ve historically found it challenging to express yourself powerfully as an empath, this episode of The Prosperous Empath® is for you. Dr. Susan Laverick is a sought-after communications consultant with a background spanning Citigroup and the BBC in London to the international sector of Geneva. She trains peacebuilders, NGOs and future leaders…

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How our greediness for creative ideas can support nervous system dysregulation 10:12

26d ago10:12

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“I’ve taken off two months, three months at a time, and, by the end, I get really squirrelly. My night life, my dream life, gets extremely populated and crazed. It’s as though something in there is running all the time. And if it doesn’t get an outlet on the page, it comes out in the dreams.” Stephen King "The thoughts are unstoppable - but so is t…

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Episode 194: The Challenges of Sensitivity with Julie Bjelland, LMFT 29:38

27d ago29:38

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Summary In this episode, Julie Bjelland discusses the challenges of sensitivity and how they can impact highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals. She shares her own experiences and highlights the importance of validation, understanding, and self-care. Some of the challenges discussed include sound sensitivity, feeling misunderstood, managing…

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Mini-Retirements, Healing from Burnout, and Pivoting with Jillian Johnsrud 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

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If you had a month off of work, what would you do? Maybe you’d take the opportunity to work on your side business to increase your income to possibly leave your 9-5. Maybe you’d focus solely on healing your nervous system from endless burnout. The opportunities are endless – enter mini-retirements. Over the past 20 years, Jillian Johnsrud and her h…

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Embracing neurodivergent people as positive and valuable in a workplace 3:39

1M ago3:39

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"Have you heard the statistic that neurodiverse employees are 90 to 140% more productive than non-neurodiverse? Isn't that amazing?" Therapist Julie Bjelland, LMFT from "Episode 192- Embracing Neurodiversity with Julie and Willow" of her HSP and Neurodivergent Podcast. (Follow link to her site & find her Downloadable Guide for Organizations and Ind…

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Episode 193: Being Ourselves in the World with Julie and Willow 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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Show Notes Julie and Willow discuss the challenges of planning and traveling, the importance of trust and presence, and their love for animals and nature. In this conversation, Julie and Willow discuss the joy of observing sea creatures and the importance of deep connections. They share personal stories of friendship and the freedom of being authen…

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The Rooted Renegade: Exploring Somatics and Holistic Success with Rebecca Arnold 50:48

2M ago50:48

50:48

I’m so excited about this episode of the Prosperous Empath® Podcast because I’m sitting down with Rebecca Arnold, certified coach, colleague and longstanding member of the UNBOUNDED Mastermind, to talk about her debut book, The Rooted Renegade. Years in the making, this book helps ambitious professionals reach holistic success and overcome imposed …

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Episode 192: Embracing Neurodiversity with Julie and Willow 1:01:42

2M ago1:01:42

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The conversation between Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh covers self-acceptance, neurodiversity, sensory experiences, and the impact of personal discovery on mental and physical health. The discussion also delves into the importance of connection, shared experiences, and the significance of rest and self-care for highly sensitive individuals. Th…

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The Art of Risk-Taking and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Lindsey Epperly 47:50

2M ago47:50

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If you often struggle with trusting yourself and taking risks in entrepreneurship, you’re going to take away a lot from this week’s episode of the Prosperous Empath®. I’m sitting down with Lindsey Epperly, CEO of Jetset World Travel which she has scaled from a one-person operation into a team of over 90 dedicated members in the unlikeliest of times…

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Episode 191: Grieving the Loss of A Parent with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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In this episode, Krista discusses the topic of grieving the loss of a parent. She covers the messiness of grief, the factors that influence grief experiences, and the four tasks of mourning: accepting the loss, processing grief, adjusting to a new reality, and finding a lasting connection. She also shares the six needs of a grieving person, includi…

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How a wearable device can reduce stress, improve sleep and more 6:49

2M ago6:49

6:49

A number of wearable devices can help improve our physical and emotional health. In this audio, several people talk about the Apollo Neuro device, starting with Psychotherapist Julie Bjelland. She comments that highly sensitive people have a "unique and deep sensitivity to our surroundings and emotions, which grants us numerous strengths, including…

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How to Hold a Cockroach (and Long Covid) with Matt Maxwell 57:54

2M ago57:54

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I’m honored to have someone who I care deeply about on the podcast today, Matt Maxwell. He is dedicated to freedom, joy, connection, and stewardship of the earth. Beyond that, Matt is also the author of How to Hold a Cockroach and leads Hearthstone Coaching, where he helps individuals, teams, and organizations clarify and create what matters most t…

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Highly sensitive and autistic women - Often a hidden world. 12:31

2M ago12:31

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Therapist Julie Bjelland says "the reason we call it hidden is because many of the things that we experience as autistic women are in fact things that are internal, that are not actually seen by other people. "So I want to share some of those things. One of the things is this high intelligence and diverse interests. It's almost like having a superc…

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Embracing Grief: Healing in a Culture that Avoids Sorrow with Jenn Andreou 49:41

2M ago49:41

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Trigger warning: This episode may contain triggering content for some listeners affected by child loss; please review the show notes to know if this episode is proper for you now. As an empath, it can often feel like we’re living in a world that’s grieving hardship and heartbreak. This is why I’m grateful to sit down with Jenn Andreou, an Actualize…

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Gifted and Neurodivergent - How does our brainmind work differently? 3:59

2M ago3:59

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The first part of this episode is an excerpt from a Neurocuriosity Club Podcast episode: Megan Griffith asks her guest Jennifer Harvey Sallin "What do we need to know as gifted adults trying to navigate the world? I know there's not one piece of advice that's going to be a one size fits all." Jennifer Harvey Sallin, Founding Director at InterGifted…

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Thriving as a highly sensitive person, or autistic, or both - especially as a woman 3:45

3M ago3:45

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"I do think that [my novel's heroine] Stella, deals with a lot of insecurity about herself because she's on the spectrum. And that's also something that I personally live with." Author Helen Hoang "Growing up in the 1990s...I operated on a different wavelength: I gravitated towards philosophy and books that dissected the meaning of life. I was extr…

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Your Permission Slip to Dream Bigger 33:11

2M ago33:11

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In this episode of the Prosperous Empath®, I’m jumping back into the mini-series on mindset blocks and obstacles that empaths and HSPs often struggle with on their entrepreneurial and leadership journeys. By nature, empaths are often people-pleasers and permission seekers. We tend to ask other people for their blessing before we make big decisions …

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The Hidden World of Autistic Women with Julie Bjelland, LMFT 26:09

3M ago26:09

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the HSP and Neurodivergent podcast, psychotherapist Julie Bjelland delves deep into the hidden world of autistic women, aiming to illuminate the unique challenges and strengths that have not been well understood until now. A significant focus is placed on the reality that many autistic women remain undiagnosed, o…

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A Love Letter on my 40th Birthday to my Baby and You 16:32

3M ago16:32

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I am putting a brief pause on the series on challenges that empaths and HSPs often face this week to bring you a special, emotional & deeply personal episode. I’ve just returned from a spending over the last two weeks in Europe celebrating a milestone birthday - I just turned 40! I’m also officially more than halfway through my pregnancy, and it fe…

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Highly Sensitive, Autistic, or both? Understanding the Differences with Julie Bjelland, LMFT 35:55

3M ago35:55

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In this episode, I discuss the differences that set autism apart from high sensitivity, particularly in women. I highlight the outdated diagnostic criteria for autism and the misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis in many women. We'll explore the unique characteristics of autistic women, such as the challenges of masking, the need for solitude, and the …

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Expanding Your Capacity to Receive in Business, Life, and Love 41:55

3M ago41:55

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In this episode of the Prosperous Empath® Podcast, I’m continuing the series on challenges that empaths and HSPs often struggle with and sharing practices, mindset shifts, and tips on how to overcome them. The topic of this episode - expanding your capacity to receive - has been one of the greatest transformations for me over the last decade and it…

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Episode 188: Growing a Business to Support Our Creativity with Neurodivergent Artist, Eli Trier 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

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Eli is known for her vibrant use of colour with multiple mediums including acrylic, gouache, ink, pastel, colour pencil, and collage, and as a highly sensitive artist with autism, Eli's work often reflects in-depth emotional themes. Her work has been featured in public exhibitions and private collections all around the world and she has also master…

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Dreaming and Manifesting for Sensitive Empaths Living in a Loud World 34:06

3M ago34:06

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Today I’m kicking off a series of episodes on the Prosperous Empath® Podcast where I will dig into some commonalities that empaths and HSPs experience in entrepreneurship and leadership. In my years of working with empaths from all walks of life, I’ve noticed that we often share similar struggles and obstacles that we need to overcome to thrive and…

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Making Google Your Best Friend with Kelsey Flannery 55:19

3M ago55:19

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If you want your website to rank high on Google but have always been intimidated by the concept of SEO, this episode of the Prosperous Empath® is for you! I’m sitting down with Kelsey Flannery, a Google Certified Expert and CEO of KaeRae Marketing, and UNBOUNDED Mastermind member, to talk about the basics of search engine optimization and how to ap…

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Becoming an Embodied Feminine Leader with Isabelle Griffith 52:40

4M ago52:40

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I’m ecstatic to sit down for this insightful conversation with Isabelle Griffith, the Founder of The School Of Somatic Leadership For Women™, on this episode of the Prosperous Empath®. Isabelle is a Somatic and Embodied Feminine Leadership coach. Her life’s work is to help women break the internalized narratives that are keeping them feeling stress…

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Living a Non-Linear Life while Following Your Intuition with Jill Ferguson 53:49

4M ago53:49

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If you’ve been a part of my community for a while, you know that intuition is one of my favorite topics to discuss. This is why I’m so excited to sit down with Jill L. Ferguson, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international speaker, to talk about embracing your intuition and following a non-linear path in business and, perhaps even mo…

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Mindful Spending & Navigating Lifestyle Creep with Cris Caruso 52:07

4M ago52:07

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In this episode of the Prosperous Empath®, I’m sitting down with financial advisor and UNBOUNDED Mastermind Alum, Cris Caruso to talk about a phenomenon that many people have experienced in recent years: lifestyle creep. Cris has been in the financial services industry since 2004 and a financial advisor since 2008. Beyond that, she has pursued addi…

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I’M PREGNANT! The Twists & Turns of My Journey, Part 2 of 2 33:40

4M ago33:40

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Disclaimer: This episode could be hard for some listeners to hear, especially if you’ve been struggling with conceiving. I’ll share that we are pregnant, and we have been blessed to have NOT had any miscarriages. On this week’s episode of the Prosperous Empath®, I’m continuing to authentically share the behind-the-scenes of my pregnancy journey and…

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Autistic Women: Hannah Gadsby, Kayla Crome, Daryl Hannah, Sue Ann Pien, Zhara Astra, Julie Bjelland [excerpt] 5:08

5M ago5:08

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"Autism informs everything that I do - it's you know my processing unit so it's how the information goes in and out. So it's always informed me. Since being diagnosed, it's helped me understand that I'm not a rubbish person - I just think about things differently." Hannah Gadsby "Autism doesn't define me." Kayla Cromer "In the 60s doctors recommend…

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I’M PREGNANT! Opening Up About My Journey, Part 1 of 2 35:20

5M ago35:20

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Disclaimer: This episode could be hard for some listeners to hear, especially if you’ve been struggling with conceiving. I’ll share that we are pregnant, and we have been blessed to have NOT had any miscarriages. I’ve been looking forward to recording this episode of the Prosperous Empath® for months now. I’m so excited to share that I’m pregnant! …

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Getting out of our heads, working with emotional intensity with Christine Fonseca 2:32

5M ago2:32

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"To get out of our heads and into our bodies a little more...I think gifted humans, neurodivergent humans and humans impacted by trauma...really have a hard time doing that." Christine Fonseca is "a licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental…

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Becoming the Architect of Your Ideal Schedule 35:12

5M ago35:12

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As I’m recording this solo episode of the Prosperous Empath®, I’m enjoying a week with no client calls & focusing entirely on working on my business instead of working in it. I block off my calendar like this every last week of the month and instantly feel more spacious and creative. This got me thinking about one of the most popular topics I discu…

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Empty Nest, Menopause, and Autism: A Journey from Darkness to Self-Discovery 15:08

5M ago15:08

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In this episode, I take you on a deeply personal journey through some of the most challenging phases of my life. I open up about the experience of facing an empty nest, the physical and emotional upheaval brought on by menopause, and the profound insights I gained from understanding how autism impacts me and others who are sensitive. These challeng…

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Exploring Sensitive Leadership with Nina Khoo 50:38

5M ago50:38

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On this week’s episode of the Prosperous Empath®, we’ll explore how to effectively lead as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), mitigate challenges, and work with your strengths. I’m thrilled to sit down with Nina Khoo, a Sensitive Leadership Coach and a Master NLP Coach who helps HSPs understand and embrace their unique wiring so they can become confi…

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How I’m Inviting More Simplicity in My Life and Business in 2024 37:53

5M ago37:53

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Welcome to the newest episode of The Prosperous Empath® Podcast, I am so delighted to be here with you. At the time of this recording it is a Monday morning and I’m coming off the most magical weekend where I celebrated the Lunar New Year with a group of girlfriends in Boston. We spent time with Louise Hay’s book, Colors & Numbers: Your Personal Gu…

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Autism and Women - understanding and help, with Zhara Astra and Julie Bjelland 21:38

6M ago21:38

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"Growing up in the 1990s, I was different from other girls, but I certainly never considered I had autism." Zhara Astra continues, "Sure, I operated on a different wavelength: I gravitated towards philosophy and books that dissected the meaning of life. I was extremely literal, and had a fascination with math and numbers, as is common in autism. Bu…

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Catherine and Laura Kline-Taylor on Selling vs. Enrollment 46:42

5M ago46:42

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I’m thrilled to have my colleague and co-coach in both our Unbounded and Emerge Masterminds, Laura Kline-Taylor, join me again today on The Prosperous Empath® to talk about the idea of selling vs. enrollment. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know that I’m a big fan of enrollment where, as a coach, I am committed to helping my clients c…

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