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 their unique talents. She shares her own story of understanding autism, unmasking her authentic self, and how it allowed her to replace the feelings of being flawed with deep self-compassion. Our conversation doesn’t only apply to autism. We talk about the freedom that comes with embracing your quirky and unique self so you can thrive - whether you’re empathetic, highly sensitive, or autistic. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn how to take better care of themselves and accept themselves as they naturally are instead of trying to fit the mold. 

Topics:

• Julie’s story of self-discovery as an adult-diagnosed autistic woman and how embracing her diagnosis changed her life and the trajectory of her business

• The importance of self-compassion and how to love & embrace your authentic self 

• The joy of unmasking yourself, following your light, and recognizing your natural patterns 

• Learning to follow your energy and prioritize your intuition instead of a to-do list as a neurodivergent entrepreneur 

• Building a business out of the box and making it work for you & your values 

Episode Resources:

• Join us on Monday, August 5th at 12pm ET for our monthly Non-Networking Power Hour for Empathpreneurs with our UNBOUNDED Community for deep connections and meaningful support. 

• Author Katherine May

• Free Autism Quiz

• Guide for Understanding Autism in Women

• The Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog 

• Free Self-Compassion Video
  
  

Connect with Julie:

• Website 

• LinkedIn 

• Instagram: @hsp.psychotherapist 

• Facebook  

Connect with Catherine:

• Apply to join the free Unbounded community, a vibrant group of empathpreneurs who are passionate about supporting each other on our entrepreneurial journeys. 

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• Sign up to receive my weekly digest on empathic entrepreneurship and hear from voices committed to spreading this message, sent straight to your inbox every Friday since 2016, here. 

Work with Catherine:

• Interested in working 1:1 with a certified coach on Catherine’s team, or joining her in one of her premium mastermind programs? Schedule a low-pressure call to begin the conversation here.

Visit this episode's full show notes page here

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The Prosperous Empath® Podcast is produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.