In this episode of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, shares what she has learned from thousands of conversations with autistic women, her own late autism discovery, autism assessments, and her work writing Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support.Julie explores common themes many autistic women recognize in themselves, including feeling different, deep empathy, sensory sensitivity, masking, burnout, chronic overwhelm, perfectionism, social exhaustion, uneven capacity, self-blame, and the healing shift that can happen through autism discovery. She also discusses why so many highly sensitive people later discover they are autistic and why lived experience is essential to understanding autism in women.This conversation offers a compassionate, affirming lens for anyone exploring autism, high sensitivity, neurodivergence, or late discovery. Julie reminds listeners that what may have been interpreted as failure may actually have been extraordinary effort that went unseen for years.Resources Mentioned:<ol><li>Forthcoming book <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autistic-women-book"> Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support Published by W. W. Norton</a></li><li>Your website <a href="http://juliebjelland.com/"> JulieBjelland.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/could-i-be-autistic-quiz">Free autism quiz</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autistichsp">Extensive resources and research about late-discovered autism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitive-empowerment-community">The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autism-self-assessment">Adult self-assessments</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autism-assessments">Formal autism assessments</a> for women</li></ol>Author BioJulie Bjelland, LMFT, is a psychotherapist, author, adult-discovered autistic woman, and founder of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community, Podcast, and Blog. She specializes in high sensitivity, autism assessments for late-discovered autistic women, and supporting sensitive and neurodivergent people in understanding their nervous systems with more self-compassion. Julie is the author of the forthcoming book Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support, published by W. W. Norton. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

In this episode of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, shares what she has learned from thousands of conversations with autistic women, her own late autism discovery, autism assessments, and her work writing Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support. Julie explores common themes many autistic women recognize in themselves, including feeling different, deep empathy, sensory sensitivity, masking, burnout, chronic overwhelm, perfectionism, social exhaustion, uneven capacity, self-blame, and the healing shift that can happen through autism discovery. She also discusses why so many highly sensitive people later discover they are autistic and why lived experience is essential to understanding autism in women. This conversation offers a compassionate, affirming lens for anyone exploring autism, high sensitivity, neurodivergence, or late discovery. Julie reminds listeners that what may have been interpreted as failure may actually have been extraordinary effort that went unseen for years. Resources Mentioned:Forthcoming book Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support Published by W. W. NortonYour website JulieBjelland.comFree autism quizExtensive resources and research about late-discovered autismThe Sensitive and Neurodivergent CommunityAdult self-assessments Formal autism assessments for womenAuthor Bio Julie Bjelland, LMFT, is a psychotherapist, author, adult-discovered autistic woman, and founder of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community, Podcast, and Blog. She specializes in high sensitivity, autism assessments for late-discovered autistic women, and supporting sensitive and neurodivergent people in understanding their nervous systems with more self-compassion. Julie is the author of the forthcoming book Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support, published by W. W. Norton. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

In this episode of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, shares what she has learned from thousands of conversations with autistic women, her own late autism discovery, autism assessments, and her work writing Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support.Julie explores common themes many autistic women recognize in themselves, including feeling different, deep empathy, sensory sensitivity, masking, burnout, chronic overwhelm, perfectionism, social exhaustion, uneven capacity, self-blame, and the healing shift that can happen through autism discovery. She also discusses why so many highly sensitive people later discover they are autistic and why lived experience is essential to understanding autism in women.This conversation offers a compassionate, affirming lens for anyone exploring autism, high sensitivity, neurodivergence, or late discovery. Julie reminds listeners that what may have been interpreted as failure may actually have been extraordinary effort that went unseen for years.Resources Mentioned:<ol><li>Forthcoming book <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autistic-women-book" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support Published by W. W. Norton</a></li><li>Your website <a href="http://juliebjelland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> JulieBjelland.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/could-i-be-autistic-quiz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free autism quiz</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autistichsp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Extensive resources and research about late-discovered autism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitive-empowerment-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autism-self-assessment" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adult self-assessments</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autism-assessments" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formal autism assessments</a> for women</li></ol>Author BioJulie Bjelland, LMFT, is a psychotherapist, author, adult-discovered autistic woman, and founder of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community, Podcast, and Blog. She specializes in high sensitivity, autism assessments for late-discovered autistic women, and supporting sensitive and neurodivergent people in understanding their nervous systems with more self-compassion. Julie is the author of the forthcoming book Autistic Women: A Clinician’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Identification and Support, published by W. W. Norton. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

What I’ve Learned from Thousands of Conversations with Autistic Women and My Own Autism Discovery by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

In this episode of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, I explore why so many sensitive individuals, particularly women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB), are discovering their autism later in life. Together, we’ll tackle the misconception that autism is a “fad”—an idea that suggests people are falsely claiming to be autistic as part of a trend. I’ll explain why this view is not only wrong but harmful and how greater awareness is helping people recognize traits that were overlooked for decades.
I’ll also answer a listener’s question about whether heightened empathy is compatible with being autistic and challenge the myth that autistic people lack empathy. We’ll discuss the concept of “masking,” or hiding autistic traits to fit into societal expectations, and how this often leads to anxiety, burnout, and chronic health issues. Plus, I’ll share 14 common traits of autistic adults and explore how understanding autism can transform self-compassion, reduce self-criticism, and improve overall well-being.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
 <li>Book a Session with Julie: Explore your autistic traits, uncover strengths, and gain clarity with Julie’s personalized global coaching. <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/consultations-with-julie" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Book here⁠</a>
</li>
 <li>Autism Course: This is a step-by-step course for adults discovering autism later in life. To get notified (and an early discount) when it’s ready, sign up for my <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠newsletter here⁠</a>.
</li>
 <li>Autistic Women’s Group Inside the Sensitive Empowerment Community: <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitive-empowerment-community" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Join Julie’s community⁠</a> and access my autistic women group.
</li>
 <li>Autism Articles: Explore Julie’s <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/blog" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠blog⁠</a> for in-depth resources about autism, sensitivity, and neurodivergence.
</li>
 <li>Article: Chronic Health Conditions Common in Autistic Individuals. <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-blog/why-chronic-health-conditions-are-higher-in-sensitive-and-autistic-individuals-by-julie-bjelland-lmft" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Read Here⁠</a>
</li>
 <li>Leave me a Voicemail: Leave a question or comment for Julie to address in a future episode! Leave a voicemail here: <a href="https://speakpipe.com/sensitive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠https://speakpipe.com/sensitive⁠</a>
</li>
</ul>
If you’ve ever felt “different,” overwhelmed by sensory input, or driven by people-pleasing tendencies, this episode is for you.
 
I’m Julie Bjelland, LMFT, Consultant and Specialist in Late-Discovered Autism in Sensitive Women (AFAB), a neurodivergent psychotherapist, author, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment. I empower sensitive and neurodivergent individuals to embrace their authentic selves, improve their well-being, and thrive. Through my global support hub, I offer online courses, a supportive community, a podcast, articles, and webinars to reduce overwhelm and balance the sensitive nervous system. As a proud LGBTQ+ member, I am dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces for all. Discover more at<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠ JulieBjelland.com⁠</a>.

In this episode of The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, I explore why so many sensitive individuals, particularly women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB), are discovering their autism later in life. Together, we’ll tackle the misconception that autism is a “fad”—an idea that suggests people are falsely claiming to be autistic as part of a trend. I’ll explain why this view is not only wrong but harmful and how greater awareness is helping people recognize traits that were overlooked for decades. I’ll also answer a listener’s question about whether heightened empathy is compatible with being autistic and challenge the myth that autistic people lack empathy. We’ll discuss the concept of “masking,” or hiding autistic traits to fit into societal expectations, and how this often leads to anxiety, burnout, and chronic health issues. Plus, I’ll share 14 common traits of autistic adults and explore how understanding autism can transform self-compassion, reduce self-criticism, and improve overall well-being. Links and Resources Mentioned: Book a Session with Julie: Explore your autistic traits, uncover strengths, and gain clarity with Julie’s personalized global coaching. ⁠Book here⁠ Autism Course: This is a step-by-step course for adults discovering autism later in life. To get notified (and an early discount) when it’s ready, sign up for my ⁠newsletter here⁠. Autistic Women’s Group Inside the Sensitive Empowerment Community: ⁠Join Julie’s community⁠ and access my autistic women group. Autism Articles: Explore Julie’s ⁠blog⁠ for in-depth resources about autism, sensitivity, and neurodivergence. Article: Chronic Health Conditions Common in Autistic Individuals. ⁠Read Here⁠ Leave me a Voicemail: Leave a question or comment for Julie to address in a future episode! Leave a voicemail here: ⁠https://speakpipe.com/sensitive⁠ If you’ve ever felt “different,” overwhelmed by sensory input, or driven by people-pleasing tendencies, this episode is for you. I’m Julie Bjelland, LMFT, Consultant and Specialist in Late-Discovered Autism in Sensitive Women (AFAB), a neurodivergent psychotherapist, author, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment. I empower sensitive and neurodivergent individuals to embrace their authentic selves, improve their well-being, and thrive. Through my global support hub, I offer online courses, a supportive community, a podcast, articles, and webinars to reduce overwhelm and balance the sensitive nervous system. As a proud LGBTQ+ member, I am dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces for all. Discover more at⁠ JulieBjelland.com⁠.

In this episode of&nbsp;The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast,&nbsp;I explore why so many sensitive individuals, particularly women and those assigned female at birth (AFAB), are discovering their autism later in life. Together, we’ll tackle the misconception that autism is a “fad”—an idea that suggests people are falsely claiming to be autistic as part of a trend. I’ll explain why this view is not only wrong but harmful and how greater awareness is helping people recognize traits that were overlooked for decades.
I’ll also answer a listener’s question about whether heightened empathy is compatible with being autistic and challenge the myth that autistic people lack empathy. We’ll discuss the concept of “masking,” or hiding autistic traits to fit into societal expectations, and how this often leads to anxiety, burnout, and chronic health issues. Plus, I’ll share 14 common traits of autistic adults and explore how understanding autism can transform self-compassion, reduce self-criticism, and improve overall well-being.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
 <li>Book a Session with Julie:&nbsp;Explore your autistic traits, uncover strengths, and gain clarity with Julie’s personalized global coaching.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/consultations-with-julie" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Book here⁠</a>
</li>
 <li>Autism Course:&nbsp;This is a step-by-step course for adults discovering autism later in life.&nbsp;To get notified (and an early discount) when it’s ready, sign up for my&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠newsletter here⁠</a>.
</li>
 <li>Autistic Women’s Group Inside the Sensitive Empowerment Community:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitive-empowerment-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Join Julie’s community⁠</a>&nbsp;and access my autistic women group.
</li>
 <li>Autism Articles:&nbsp;Explore Julie’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠blog⁠</a>&nbsp;for in-depth resources about autism, sensitivity, and neurodivergence.
</li>
 <li>Article:&nbsp;Chronic Health Conditions Common in Autistic Individuals.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-blog/why-chronic-health-conditions-are-higher-in-sensitive-and-autistic-individuals-by-julie-bjelland-lmft" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Read Here⁠</a>
</li>
 <li>Leave me a Voicemail:&nbsp;Leave a question or comment for Julie to address in a future episode! Leave a voicemail here:&nbsp;<a href="https://speakpipe.com/sensitive" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠https://speakpipe.com/sensitive⁠</a>
</li>
</ul>
If you’ve ever felt “different,” overwhelmed by sensory input, or driven by people-pleasing tendencies, this episode is for you.
 
I’m Julie Bjelland, LMFT, Consultant and Specialist in Late-Discovered Autism in Sensitive Women (AFAB),&nbsp;a neurodivergent psychotherapist, author, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment. I empower sensitive and neurodivergent individuals to embrace their authentic selves, improve their well-being, and thrive. Through my global support hub, I offer online courses, a supportive community, a podcast, articles, and webinars to reduce overwhelm and balance the sensitive nervous system. As a proud LGBTQ+ member, I am dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces for all.&nbsp;Discover more at<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠&nbsp;JulieBjelland.com⁠</a>.

Why Are So Many Sensitive People Discovering They’re Autistic? With Julie Bjelland, LMFT

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. The conversation covers sleep, neurodiversity in the workplace, children's books, identity, and the importance of creating a safe space for the sensitive and neurodivergent to explore their gifts and abilities. It also delves into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the need for acceptance and understanding in society. The conversation emphasizes embracing neurodiversity and creating a supportive environment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals.
 
Show Notes
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. The conversation covers sleep, neurodiversity in the workplace, children's books, identity, and the importance of creating a safe space for the sensitive and neurodivergent to explore their gifts and abilities. It also delves into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the need for acceptance and understanding in society. The conversation emphasizes embracing neurodiversity and creating a supportive environment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals.
Julie’s Resources & Links Mentioned in Episode
<ul>
 <li>Join Julie’s private, nurturing community: <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitive-empowerment-community" target="_blank">Sensitive Empowerment Community</a> 
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-companies-and-individuals" target="_blank">Guide: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace</a>: https://www.juliebjelland.com/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-companies-and-individuals
</li>
 <li>New Children’s Book for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent: Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/childrens-books" target="_blank">SensitiveNiko.com</a>
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autism-assessments" target="_blank">Autism Assessments for Women in California with Julie</a>
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/consultations-with-julie" target="_blank">One-on-one Coaching and Consultations with Julie</a>
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-online-courses" target="_blank">Explore Julie’s Courses</a> for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent 
</li>
 <li>Explore all our episodes at <a href="https://www.hsppodcast.com/" target="_blank">HSPpodcast.com</a> 
</li>
 <li>Find everything at <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/" target="_blank">SensitiveConnection.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
Willow’s Resources & Links Mentioned in Episode
<ul>
 <li>Learn more about Willow's Identity Program: <a href="https://inluminance.com/the-identity-journey/" target="_blank">https://inluminance.com/the-identity-journey/</a>
</li>
 <li>Check out Willow’s free community and join an open facilitation session: <a href="https://www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/" target="_blank">https://www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/</a>
</li>
 <li>Interested in training to become an HSP coach? Visit: <a href="https://inluminance.com/the-coaching-program/" target="_blank">https://inluminance.com/the-coaching-program/</a>
</li>
 <li>Find out more at <a href="https://inluminance.com/" target="_blank">https://inluminance.com</a>
</li>
</ul>

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. The conversation covers sleep, neurodiversity in the workplace, children's books, identity, and the importance of creating a safe space for the sensitive and neurodivergent to explore their gifts and abilities. It also delves into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the need for acceptance and understanding in society. The conversation emphasizes embracing neurodiversity and creating a supportive environment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals. Show Notes 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. The conversation covers sleep, neurodiversity in the workplace, children's books, identity, and the importance of creating a safe space for the sensitive and neurodivergent to explore their gifts and abilities. It also delves into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the need for acceptance and understanding in society. The conversation emphasizes embracing neurodiversity and creating a supportive environment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals. Julie’s Resources & Links Mentioned in Episode Join Julie’s private, nurturing community: Sensitive Empowerment Community Guide: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: https://www.juliebjelland.com/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-companies-and-individuals New Children’s Book for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent: Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog SensitiveNiko.com Autism Assessments for Women in California with Julie One-on-one Coaching and Consultations with Julie Explore Julie’s Courses for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent Explore all our episodes at HSPpodcast.com Find everything at SensitiveConnection.com Willow’s Resources & Links Mentioned in Episode Learn more about Willow's Identity Program: https://inluminance.com/the-identity-journey/ Check out Willow’s free community and join an open facilitation session: https://www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/ Interested in training to become an HSP coach? Visit: https://inluminance.com/the-coaching-program/ Find out more at https://inluminance.com

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. The conversation covers sleep, neurodiversity in the workplace, children's books, identity, and the importance of creating a safe space for the sensitive and neurodivergent to explore their gifts and abilities. It also delves into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the need for acceptance and understanding in society. The conversation emphasizes embracing neurodiversity and creating a supportive environment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals.
 
Show Notes
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. The conversation covers sleep, neurodiversity in the workplace, children's books, identity, and the importance of creating a safe space for the sensitive and neurodivergent to explore their gifts and abilities. It also delves into the challenges neurodivergent individuals face and the need for acceptance and understanding in society. The conversation emphasizes embracing neurodiversity and creating a supportive environment for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals.
Julie’s Resources &amp; Links Mentioned in Episode
<ul>
 <li>Join Julie’s private, nurturing community: <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitive-empowerment-community" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sensitive Empowerment Community</a> 
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-companies-and-individuals" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guide: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace</a>: https://www.juliebjelland.com/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-companies-and-individuals
</li>
 <li>New Children’s Book for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent: Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog <a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/childrens-books" rel="noopener noreferrer">SensitiveNiko.com</a>
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/autism-assessments" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autism Assessments for Women in California with Julie</a>
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/consultations-with-julie" rel="noopener noreferrer">One-on-one Coaching and Consultations with Julie</a>
</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-online-courses" rel="noopener noreferrer">Explore Julie’s Courses</a> for the Sensitive and Neurodivergent 
</li>
 <li>Explore all our episodes at <a href="https://www.hsppodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HSPpodcast.com</a> 
</li>
 <li>Find everything at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliebjelland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">SensitiveConnection.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
Willow’s Resources &amp; Links Mentioned in Episode
<ul>
 <li>Learn more about Willow's Identity Program: <a href="https://inluminance.com/the-identity-journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://inluminance.com/the-identity-journey/</a>
</li>
 <li>Check out Willow’s free community and join an open facilitation session:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.high-sensory-coaching-community.com/</a>
</li>
 <li>Interested in training to become an HSP coach? Visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://inluminance.com/the-coaching-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://inluminance.com/the-coaching-program/</a>
</li>
 <li>Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://inluminance.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://inluminance.com</a>
</li>
</ul>

Episode 192: Embracing Neurodiversity with Julie and Willow

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.

How to tell people about the trait of high sensitivity and the three steps needed to live your best

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 highest level of gifts!

Gifts of the sensitive in the workplace

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 gifted and talented people in the world with super computer brains! My mission is to help uncover and release those gifts in the world.

A vision that highly sensitive people (HSPs) are valuable in so many areas of life.

The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT (Trailer)

The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast is a space for deep understanding, validation, and nervous system support for sensitive and neurodivergent people, especially late-identified autistic women.

Hosted by Julie Bjelland, LMFT, psychotherapist and founder of the Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community, this podcast explores the internal lived experience of being autistic and highly sensitive in a world that often misunderstands both.

Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally and listened to in over 195 countries, this show reaches a wide and deeply connected community seeking meaningful, affirming insight.

Each episode offers compassionate, research-informed guidance on masking, burnout, sensory and nervous system differences, emotional depth, boundaries, relationships, self-trust and more. You’ll begin to understand yourself in ways that feel relieving, validating, and empowering.

This is a place where your sensitivity is honored, your experiences make sense, and your nervous system is understood.

You are important to the world. Your way of being matters. And you deserve support as you learn to honor it.

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The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast is a space for deep understanding, validation, and nervous system support for sensitive and neurodivergent people, especially late-identified autistic women. Hosted by Julie Bjelland, LMFT, psychotherapist and founder of the Sensitive and Neurodivergent Community, this podcast explores the internal lived experience of being autistic and highly sensitive in a world that often misunderstands both. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally and listened to in over 195 countries, this show reaches a wide and deeply connected community seeking meaningful, affirming insight. Each episode offers compassionate, research-informed guidance on masking, burnout, sensory and nervous system differences, emotional depth, boundaries, relationships, self-trust and more. You’ll begin to understand yourself in ways that feel relieving, validating, and empowering. This is a place where your sensitivity is honored, your experiences make sense, and your nervous system is understood. You are important to the world. Your way of being matters. And you deserve support as you learn to honor it.

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