Empowered Sensitives

Jole Berlage-Buccellati

This is a podcast for highly sensitive people who want to live and lead change by defying the norm. Be inspired by successful highly-sensitive individuals that create an impact that matters. Be encouraged by those who have overcome adversities, made empowering choices and use their talents to make the world a better place.

  1. JAN 9

    When the Spotlight Is On: Trust, Presence & the Power of Language

    What if anxiety isn’t something you have — but something you do? What really happens inside us when the stakes are high and all eyes are on us? 🎤 Listen if you’ve ever: Felt blocked or anxious in high-stakes momentsWondered whether sensitivity is a strength or a liabilitySensed that true confidence comes from somewhere deeper than performanceWanted to communicate with impact without losing yourselfIn this episode I’m joined by presentation coach Claudio Senhauser who works with people facing pivotal, high-pressure moments, from boardrooms to global stages. Claudio brings a rare blend of experience: decades in emerging technology, deep training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and a profoundly humane approach to communication. Together, we explore how language shapes perception, how anxiety is something we do rather than something we are, and why confidence isn’t built through force or fixing, but through trust. We talk about embodiment versus “mind-only” approaches, trauma versus excitement, and why reframing alone isn’t always enough. We also dive into the double-edged nature of labels like “highly sensitive,” how belief systems live in the body, and what it really takes to show up authentically when visibility feels risky. Along the way, Claudio shares a striking personal story that challenges what we think we know about limits, belief, and change. This is a conversation about presence, perception, and reclaiming your inner authority, especially if you care deeply, think deeply, and feel deeply. A grounded, expansive dialogue on trusting yourself when it matters most. 00:00 Bloom Introduction 04:47 Claudio’s Journey 10:38 NLP Insights 13:03 Overcoming Anxiety 17:03 Trauma & Change 24:23 Transformational Story 31:10 Labeling & Identity 40:57 Unique Strengths 45:53 Trust & Preparation 46:41 Conclusion Find Claudio here: www.sennhauser.com and www.youtube.com/@pitchcoach Find Jole here: www.the sensitivesway.com #PowerOfLanguage #NLP #AuthenticCommunication #HighStakesMoments #ConfidenceWithoutForce #SpeakingWithImpact #ShowUpFully

    45 min
  2. The Sensitive Explorer: From Trauma to Power

    12/09/2025

    The Sensitive Explorer: From Trauma to Power

    What happens when a highly sensitive, deeply introverted soul is also wired for intensity, exploration, and profound transformation? In this episode of Bloom, I speak with meditation guide and energy-healing teacher Ana Pashyanti. Ana shares how her life has been shaped by a core paradox: a longing for depth, novelty, and exploration alongside an intensely introverted nervous system. From jumping out of airplanes to traveling across 60 countries to living as a contemplative in the South American jungle, her story reveals the wide spectrum of sensitive experience. We explore: • Deep sensation seeking vs. thrill seeking • How early conflict shaped voice, expression, and identity • Learning to speak after years of extreme introversion • Trauma, emotional processing, and the body • The cost of weak boundaries — and her near-fatal wake-up call • Past-life insight, karmic closure, and leaving Germany • Working with energy fields without absorbing others • Why sovereignty and empowerment matter for sensitives Ana’s journey shows that profound change is possible — and that when sensitives reclaim their boundaries and their power, they become catalysts for deep healing. A tender, powerful conversation for anyone who longs for both depth and freedom on the sensitive path. 00:00 Empowered Sensitives 05:00 Seeking Depth 13:00 Childhood & Expression 19:00 Boundaries & Healing 27:00 Karmic Lessons 34:00 Empowerment Journey 39:00 Closing Reflections Find Ana here: www.anapashyanti.com www.youtube.com/@AnaPashyanti Find Jole here: www.thesensitivesway.com

    40 min
  3. 11/09/2025

    From Science to Sensitivity: When Burnout Becomes a Breakthrough

    Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Sofia Loureiro shares her story of overcoming burnout and discovering her mission to empower sensitive individuals. Sofia a former scientist shares how burnout led her from cancer labs and marine ecology into the world of intuition, sensitivity, and healing. In this heartfelt conversation, she and Jole explore how intuitive tools, curiosity, and compassion can help highly sensitive people find clarity and self-trust. Sofia is mentor & intuitive guide for sensitive souls, a natural health practitioner, and also the creator of the bilingual Sensitivity & Empathy Cards that are designed to help sensitives reconnect with their inner guidance and emotional strength. As a special gift for Bloom Podcast listeners, receive 4 exclusive digital cards inspired by the four elements and the eBook "Meditate with Cards" when you purchase the Sensitivity & Empathy cards from the Etsy shop: SensitivityJourney. To claim your bonus, simply email your order confirmation to SL@sofialoureiro.com, mentioning the Bloom podcast." Find Sofia here: https://sofialoureiro.com/english/ Sofia's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sensitivityjourney Find Jole here: www.thesensitivesway.com 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Life Transition 06:04 Sensitivity Insights 13:25 Empowerment Mission 22:02 Card Deck Launch 30:35 Coaching Approach 36:41 Spiritual Reflection 41:40 Conclusion #HighlySensitivePeople #HSPJourney #ScienceMeetsSpirituality #IntuitiveIntelligence #HSPPodcast #SofiaLoureiro #SelfDiscovery#BurnoutRecovery #Empowerment #BloomPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfDiscovery #Healing

    40 min
  4. 10/09/2025

    The Work for Wealth: Integrating Meditation, Money, and Meaning

    When spirituality meets money, many sensitives freeze; but what if that tension is the real path to wholeness? In this episode of BLOOM, I talk with Todd Smith, a facilitator of The Work by Byron Katie, about how highly sensitive people can integrate their inner and outer worlds — from spirituality and self-inquiry to business, visibility, and leadership. We explore why so many sensitives feel torn between depth and doing, and how curiosity, compassion, and courage can bridge that divide. Todd shares his own story of moving from ashram life to entrepreneurship, and how meditation, inner work, and money can all become part of the same path toward wholeness. 🌸 Listen if you’ve ever felt: At home in meditation but uneasy in the material world Torn between inner peace and outer action Unsure how to integrate sensitivity with visibility ✨ In this episode, we talk about:00:00 Meet Todd Smith 02:39 Bridging Inner Worlds 05:02 Meditation Insights 10:03 Integration Challenges 14:52 Stress & Stillness 22:18 The Work Explained 34:18 Money Mindset 39:56 Podcast Impact 42:53 Final Thoughts ➡️ Find Todd here:https://trueinnerfreedom.com/  ➡️ Find Todd's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stress-management-for-highly-sensitive-people-hsp-inner/id1612348594 Listen, reflect, and share this episode with a sensitive friend who’s ready to bridge their inner and outer worlds. Subscribe to BLOOM for more conversations about sensitivity, purpose, and inner strength. 🌿 Learn more about my work https://www.thesensitivesway.com🪞 Connect on Instagram → @jolebuccellati #HighlySensitivePeople #ByronKatie #InnerWork #Meditation #TheWork #Stressmanagement #HSP #Integration #SpiritualGrowth #Moneyfears #Abundance #Moneymindset

    40 min
  5. 09/08/2025

    Can Profitability and Compassion Coexist? Lessons from Julia Nepini

    Profitability and compassion can go hand in hand! Yet for many Highly Sensitive People, the path to entrepreneurship comes with resistance, self-doubt, and the feeling of being a reluctant business owner. In this episode, Julia Nepini—licensed clinical social worker, mentor, consultant, and host of The Compassionate Climb Podcast—shares her journey from therapist to entrepreneur. We explore emotional intelligence, perfectionism, and the Enneagram, while uncovering how sensitive professionals can thrive as leaders and team-builders. Perfect for social workers, therapists, and solopreneurs, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your sensitivity not as a liability, but as a powerful strength—and a foundation for lasting financial success.” Find Julia here: Website: https://compassionateconsultingcompany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compassionateconsultingco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionateconsultingcompany/ EnneagramTraining: https://compassionate.kartra.com/page/Kdi24 Find Jole here: www.thesensitivesway.com TIME STAMPS 00:00 Meet Julia Nepini 02:05 Personal Journey 05:19 Breaking Out 10:41 Knowing Your Value 16:09 Redefining Leadership 18:05 Leading Sensitives 29:38 Business Mindset 34:03 Money and Impact 38:35 Final Thoughts #compassionate leadership #social work business #building teams #mental health practice #business for empaths, #enneagram in business, #women in leadership #hsp

    41 min
  6. 07/08/2025

    Sensitive & Swamped? Shift the Pressure, Not Just the Schedule

    If you’re overwhelmed by “doing it all,” this episode is for you. Alyssa Wolf—homeschooling mom of five and founder of Unbusy—shares how sensitive, introverted people can design calmer days, set boundaries, and stop living in survival mode. You’ll hear practical tools for managing time, navigating sensory needs, and releasing perfectionism while honouring your true nature. This is a must-listen if you’re ready to create space for what matters—and stop feeling like your life is running you. Alyssa is a work/life balance coach for business moms: https://yourunbusylife.com Free gift: Time Back Secrets for Work-at-Home Moms (audio feed): https://colossal-motivator-2652.ck.page/24b0417f6a Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unbusy-mom-time-management-for-work-at-home-moms/id1601873433  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-wolff-unbusy #Unbusy #HSP #SensitiveMoms #IntrovertedParenting #Boundaries #Perfectionism #HomeschoolLife #ConsciousParenting #EnergyManagement #SensitiveBusiness Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview02:30 – Meet Alyssa: Homeschooling 5 kids + running a business05:15 – What does “unbusy” actually mean?08:42 – Life by design for sensitive, introverted parents13:20 – Building a home that honours sensitivity17:10 – Navigating sensory needs with 5 very different kids21:00 – Family culture: Flexibility, respect, and listening26:35 – Why our society doesn’t support sensitivity30:50 – Delegation and letting go of perfectionism35:22 – How Alyssa helps clients create more space40:15 – Balance: Urgent, important, and joyful44:10 – Boundaries and agency—for you and your kids47:20 – Practical tips to reduce stress this week51:10 – Final thoughts: Your life doesn’t have to feel this way

    36 min
5
out of 5
6 Ratings

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This is a podcast for highly sensitive people who want to live and lead change by defying the norm. Be inspired by successful highly-sensitive individuals that create an impact that matters. Be encouraged by those who have overcome adversities, made empowering choices and use their talents to make the world a better place.