
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 ... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 227 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | Self-ImprovementEducation | ||||

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... more
Social conditioning shapes women’s lives in ways that often go unrecognized. From an early age, many women are taught to be agreeable, accommodating, and easy to be around. Over time, this conditioning can lead to overriding, dismissing, or ignoring ... more
Many women ages 35–55 describe this stage of life as feeling like they are suddenly falling apart. Patience disappears, tolerance drops, exhaustion deepens, sleep becomes disrupted, emotions feel closer to the surface, and the body often hurts more t... more
Being highly sensitive or autistic has often been misunderstood, dismissed, or labeled as “too much.” Many of us grew up hearing painful messages that we were too emotional, too anxious, too quiet, too intense, or too sensitive for the world around u... more
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Kind, gentle, compassionate, safe place to land as you are learning, reflecting, pondering & growing. Thank you for all that you do every day to help the sensitive and neurodivergent community thrive & flourish 💜 Thank you for all of the support, resources, tools, tips, practical advice, and validation.
Julie’s podcast, courses and community have been so helpful and informative. Highly recommend!
I’m not normally someone given to reviews, but this podcast is really impactful as an HSP. The strategies and ideas presented here really make me feel seen and help to better navigate the world around me. Thanks for creating this resource.
Many of us ARE disabled by our autism, and it’s very invalidating to hear how it’s a “superpower”.
I found Julie’s podcast after purchasing the “Best You, Best Life” bundle by Tiny Buddha (Lori Deschene). Both of these thoughtful, empathetic women have given me a soft place to land in a time where I feel adrift in a world full of misery and suffering.
I just listened to my first episode of Julie‘s podcast, about the importance of looking for (and absorbing) life’s glimmers of joy. It was like wrapping myself in a cozy blanket and listening to a friend who truly understands me. Thank you, Ju... more
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A compassionate, expert-led space centered on highly sensitive people and neurodivergent individuals, with a particular emphasis on late-identified autistic women. Episodes explore masking, burnout, sensory and nervous-system differences, emotional depth, boundaries, and relationships, offering validation and science-informed guidance. A core strength is community-building, with guests and hosts sharing practical tools, personal stories, and resources designed to help listeners understand themselves, trust their experiences, and navigate a world not designed for them. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on empowerment through self-acceptance, practical strategies, and a growing sense of belonging within a supportive community.
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