Posts in Julie and Willow
The Pain of Being Misunderstood and the Joy of Belonging with Julie Bjelland, LMFT and Willow McIntosh

In this episode, Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh explore the pain of being misunderstood, the joy in finding belonging, and the transformative power of self-acceptance and honoring one’s true self as a sensitive and neurodivergent person.

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Finding Light in the Darkness: Rediscovering Joy Through Hard Seasons with Julie Bjelland, LMFT and Willow McIntosh

We discuss finding light in the dark seasons of life through intentional joy, emotional validation, and self-compassion, especially for sensitive and neurodivergent individuals navigating grief, overwhelm, and challenging life experiences.

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Learning to Embrace Feeling Deeply and Finding the Joy of the Real You with Julie Bjelland, LMFT, and Willow McIntosh

We discuss embracing the challenges and gifts of sensitivity, navigating grief, and dealing with heavy emotions. We also offer insights on acceptance, growth, and finding joy amid difficult times. This episode includes tips on intuitive eating, eliminating shame, and fostering self-compassion within a supportive community.

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Episode 197: The Gift of Vulnerability: Finding Strength in Our True Self with Julie and Willow

Julie recounts rescuing a baby seagull, showcasing how her sensitivity enabled her to help. Willow shares his journey of self-discovery and embracing his true self. They emphasize the importance of sensitivity, intuition, connecting with our inner child, and self-acceptance.

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Episode 195: Feeling Flawed with Julie and Willow
Episode 193: Being Ourselves in the World with Julie and Willow

In this episode, Julie and Willow discuss the challenges of planning and traveling, the importance of trust and presence, their love for animals and nature, the joy of observing sea creatures, and the significance of deep connections and embracing one's unique identity, especially during Pride Month.

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Episode 192: Embracing Neurodiversity with Julie and Willow

Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh discuss their return to video podcasting, reflecting on their insightful and transformative offline conversations. They explore their personal journeys of self-acceptance and the impact of understanding their neurodivergent traits, aiming to empower others to embrace their identities and share their unique gifts with the world.

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Episode 150: How To Manage Low Energy, Negative Thoughts, and Overprocessing as HSPs with Willow and Julie

Have you received messages that something is wrong with being highly sensitive? In this episode, we share stories of messages we’ve received as children about sensitivity and how that might be impacting us today. We’ll look at some of the techniques we can use on a daily basis to help maintain a peaceful state of being. Including ways in which we can create peace of mind when our energy is low.

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Episode 144: Do you feel in resistance to yourself as an HSP?

Do you sometimes hide your sensitivity and find it hard to be open and vulnerable? You are not alone. Many HSPs have received messages that something is wrong with sensitivity. Listen as Willow and I share our stories and how we found ourselves, learned self-acceptance and self-love so that we may share our light with the world now. We hope this episode helps you do the same!

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