Rising From A Season of Darkness Into Greater Self-Love

A Life in Progress™ : Rebranding Middle Age

My guest Julie and I talk openly about many common midlife experiences including:

• We speak about menopause, suicidal thoughts, and also how it can be hard in times of darkness to reach out for support.
• Empty nest can feel really hard and can include a lot of sadness or grief.
• Shifting from the story “I am flawed” to self-compassion and greater self-love.
• Many of us seek deeper connection but have a rejection wound. Yet deep connection requires being ourselves rather than masking.
• Walk toward what lights you up. Having a life vision can help us move toward what brings us joy.
• We need to learn to hear our inner voice and develop self-trust. Many of us get earnest about this in our 40s or autumn season of life.
• We talk about Julie's new guide "understanding autism in sensitive women." Get the autism guide here.

Julie Bjelland is an LMFT, a Licensed Psychotherapist, author, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment, specializing in high sensitivity and adult-diagnosed autism in women. Her passion is helping create a world where differences are embraced as strengths and celebrated. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.

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