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 syst
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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.
Who hosts The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT?
The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT is hosted by Julie Bjelland, LMFT. The show has published 227 episodes to date.
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Recent episodes include "What I’ve Learned from Thousands of Conversations with Autistic Women and My Own Autism Discovery by Julie Bjelland, LMFT" (30 May 2026, 29 minutes), "What I’ve Learned from Thousands of Conversations with Autistic Women and My Own Autism Discovery by Julie Bjelland, LMFT" (30 May 2026, 29 minutes), and "How Social Conditioning Teaches Women to Ignore Their Own Needs with Julie Bjelland, LMFT" (17 February 2026, 24 minutes).
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The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 227 episodes.
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Julie Bjelland, LMFT hosts The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT, an education show with 227 episodes published.
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The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT
What I’ve Learned from Thousands of Conversations with Autistic Women and My Own Autism Discovery by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
May 30, 202629 min
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...
What I’ve Learned from Thousands of Conversations with Autistic Women and My Own Autism Discovery by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
May 30, 202629 minS2
<p>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...
The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast with Julie Bjelland , LMFT
How Social Conditioning Teaches Women to Ignore Their Own Needs with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Feb 17, 202624 min
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...
How Social Conditioning Teaches Women to Ignore Their Own Needs with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Feb 17, 202624 minS2
<p>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...
Women 35–55: Why You Might Feel Like You’re Falling Apart
Jan 8, 202653 minS2
<p>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...
There Is Nothing Wrong With You: What Millions of Sensitive and Autistic People Are Discovering Together with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Dec 4, 202522 minS2
<p>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...
The Secret Loneliness of Sensitive and Neurodivergent Gen Z with Lara Rodwell
Nov 11, 202552 minS2
<p>In this deeply heartfelt and validating episode, guest host Carol Roesler welcomes Lara Rodwell, founder of The Lonely Club and journalist, for an empowering conversation about autism, sensitivity, loneliness, and...
A Caring Conversation To Support HSPs with Dr. Judith Orloff
Nov 6, 202554 minS2
<p>In this heart-centered conversation, Dr. Judith Orloff returns to the podcast to talk with host Carol Roesler about the gifts of being a highly sensitive person, her new children’s book The Highly Sensitive Rabbit...
Unmasking the Sensitive Autistic Neurotype: Life-Changing Discoveries for Women with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Oct 13, 202520 minS2
<p>In this heartfelt solo episode, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, shares profound insights from her work with women discovering their autistic identity later in life. Many sensitive women spend decades feeling different, masking...
Why Self-Employment Tests HSPs and How It Sets You Free
Oct 9, 202512 minS2
<p>Do you feel called to work for yourself? In this episode, Willow explores the real path of self-employment for HSPs. The challenges, the breakthroughs, and the deep inner transformation that happens when you follow...
Celebrating Six Years of Connection in the Sensitive Empowerment Community
Oct 6, 202557 minS2
<p><br></p><p>In this special anniversary episode of the Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, guest host Carol Roesler leads a heartfelt celebration of the Sensitive Empowerment Community’s six-year anniversary. Joined...
Embracing Sensitivity: A Conversation with Dr. Judith Orloff
Sep 29, 202557 minS2
<p>In this enlightening conversation, guest host Carol Roesler and Dr. Judith Orloff explore the profound themes of sensitivity, empowerment, and the importance of nurturing sensitive children. They discuss Dr. Orloff's...
Intuitive Parenting Creating Cozy & Joyful Spaces for Sensitive Children to Thrive with Carol Roesler & Carolina Mariposa
Sep 19, 202549 minS2
<p>In this special episode of the Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast, guest hosts Carol Ressler and Carolina Mariposa explore how parents and caregivers can create safe, supportive spaces for sensitive and...
What Makes Us Different Is What Connects Us Most with Willow McIntosh
Sep 3, 202511 minS2
<p>So many sensitive and neurodivergent people know the pain of trying to fit in, hiding parts of themselves to feel accepted. In this episode, we explore how our true power lies not in blending, but in embracing the...
We Were Never Meant to Fit In with Julie Bjelland and Willow McIntosh
Aug 13, 202558 minS2
<p>In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, and guest co-host Willow McIntosh explore why many sensitive and neurodivergent people—especially those with the Sensitive Autistic...
Women Rising: Reclaiming Our Power, Health, and Voice With Julie Bjelland, LMFT
May 19, 202520 minS2
<p>In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal and profoundly urgent. After years of working with women around the world—especially sensitive and neurodivergent women—I’ve seen a heartbreaking pattern: a lack...
25 Traits of the Sensitive Autistic Phenotype: Recognizing Yourself Beyond the Stereotypes by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Apr 23, 202534 minS2
<p>In this deeply validating episode, Julie Bjelland, LMFT, explores 25 common traits within the sensitive autistic phenotype—a presentation of autism often overlooked in women and those socialized to mask. These traits...
Is Dysregulation Impacting Your Life? How to Recognize and Manage our Emotional Response with Dr Melanie Joy
Mar 16, 202551 minS2
<p>We are all living in tumultuous times and it’s very easy to become overwhelmed. When our nervous system is out of balance, we are more likely to have heightened emotional responses to what’s going on around...
When Life Feels Too Heavy: Discovering Those Tiny ‘Glimmers’ of Relief with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Mar 1, 202537 minS2
<p>I focus on the concept of “glimmers”—those fleeting, positive moments that provide hope when life feels overwhelming. As someone who identifies as highly sensitive and neurodivergent, I share personal stories of...
The Sensitive Autistic Phenotype: Insights for Individuals & Practitioners with Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Jan 24, 202544 minS2
<p>This episode dives into the concept of the “sensitive autistic phenotype,” highlighting how many highly sensitive adults are discovering they are autistic later in life. The discussion emphasizes the need to view...
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