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Episode 194: The Challenges of Sensitivity with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
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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 energy levels, sensory overwhelm, travel challenges, negative emotions, medical challenges, feeling different, managing other people's emotions, and social isolation. Julie also emphasizes the need for supportive communities and the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
Resources Mentioned in Episode
Courses Mentioned: Get 50% off today! HSPcourses.com
The HSP Toolbox Course: Daily tools to balance the sensitive nervous system
Brain Training Course: Reduces reactions and activation of flight/flight/freeze response
Join the Sensitive Empowerment Community: SensitiveCommmunity.com
Product Recommendations for the Sensitive: https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensory-friendly
Travel Tips for the Sensitive: https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-blog/travel-tips-for-highly-sensitive-people
Explore all resources on Julie’s website: SensitiveConnection.com
198 episodes
Manage episode 424243204 series 2652680
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 energy levels, sensory overwhelm, travel challenges, negative emotions, medical challenges, feeling different, managing other people's emotions, and social isolation. Julie also emphasizes the need for supportive communities and the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
Resources Mentioned in Episode
Courses Mentioned: Get 50% off today! HSPcourses.com
The HSP Toolbox Course: Daily tools to balance the sensitive nervous system
Brain Training Course: Reduces reactions and activation of flight/flight/freeze response
Join the Sensitive Empowerment Community: SensitiveCommmunity.com
Product Recommendations for the Sensitive: https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensory-friendly
Travel Tips for the Sensitive: https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-blog/travel-tips-for-highly-sensitive-people
Explore all resources on Julie’s website: SensitiveConnection.com
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