Naturally Sensitive

Welcome to our 100th episode! We are truly honored to and grateful to have your ear for this long! As a close out to this season, Jessi highlights the experiences these past episodes have brought and shares her vision for this community and space going forward. We are taking a restful summer break after this episode and then plan to return for season four. It’s been a joy thus far to empower you to reclaim your health and create a life of joy and freedom. Thank you for tuning in! We’ll see you in season four! Discussion Topics Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

This week we are welcoming an incredibly special guest, a Mêrfleur Wellness Alumni Client, Shiloh Woodard, onto the podcast to share her powerful story of moving through chronic illness and cultivating sustainable health. Shiloh is the embodiment of courage and resilience when it comes to reclaiming your health. She's a vibrant, glowing, and happy soul. It’s beyond inspiring to hear that Shiloh has overcome challenges like a Lyme disease diagnosis, relying on an oxygen tank to breathe, debilitating allergies, and so many other physical and mental symptoms that often left her bedridden. Shiloh brings us into her story and offers the invaluable wisdom she has gained along the way. This episode is here to be a lighthouse, to show you that healing is possible, and that moving out of a deep chronic healing season is an option for you as a Natural Sensitive. There is always hope when it comes to healing in the body. It is easy to become resigned to the new normal as a survival tactic, but Shiloh is here to tell you that you are meant for so much more! Discussion Topics Quotes “One thing I have learned on this journey is that every body is different. My diet is not going to be your diet, my medication and my supplement are not going to be the same as yours. There are some similarities because we're human after that, forget it. So, I think the process of learning to trust your unique body is really what healing is about.” - Shiloh Woodard “Pain is only telling you the truth... With that said, learning to live with pain is a mistake because when you live with something, you ignore it. I think of it more like a child that is screaming. You need to acknowledge that your child is screaming, find out why they are screaming, and then if you can, soothe it.” - Shiloh Woodard "We're here to learn our unique lessons and we won't learn the lessons unless we feel them. There are lots of people with beautiful hearts that want to heal people but here's the problem… if you don't allow a person to experience their struggles, you are robbing from them the joy and the greatness that they can become.” - Shiloh Woodard Connect with Shiloh @shicurls the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE

You, Natural Sensitive, are a big dreamer by nature, but often you hold yourself back for fear of losing your sanity, safety, and most of all, your health. Whether you’re longing to be a professional athlete, a podcaster, a CEO, a painter, an actress, a dancer of some kind… Jessi is here to affirm the necessity of your sensitivity in these pursuits and show you how to create your larger-than-life dreams while remaining healthy and resilient. She provides three powerful recommendations that will leave you encouraged, inspired, and focused. Learn how Jessi is pursuing her dreams and how you can too! Grab a tea and get cozy because this episode is about to ignite your sensitive soul! Discussion Topics Quotes “The more you honor your sensitivity, the more you’re honouring the dream.” “Learning how to implement your authenticity in real life is about embracing risk, not just in the actions of pursuing the dream, but in the actions of how you choose to live your entire life. It's all related." “It’s important that you understand how it is that you are wired to go about reaching your dream. Just because someone did it a certain way doesn’t mean that’s how you are supposed to do it. You have to check back in and ask who am I? What are my gifting? What are my natural tendencies? What makes me thrive? How can I marry these things with the dream that I have?” Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces is joining us to discuss the value of curating a home that is both beautiful and safe for Natural Sensitives. In modern society, the health of the home and its impact on our overall vitality is widely overlooked. As Ashley shares, a safe home takes into consideration air quality, building materials, EMF exposure, and more. Thankfully, Ashley is here to walk us through the steps we can take to increase safety, beauty, and peace in our homes! We're not fans of the extremist approach, so it’s not about eliminating 100% of your exposure to all harmful substances. Tune in to hear how to create a healthy beautiful home in a balanced and sustainable way! This episode will open you up to a wealth of knowledge and practical tips, empowering you to make informed decisions about your home! Discussion Topics Quotes “You could build the most perfect healthy home but if you don’t feel safe in your own body you will never feel safe in your home.” - Ashley Spanovich “Looking at the technology and devices that you're using in your home and thinking about how can you limit your usage is a really big important step in creating a healthy environment.” - Ashley Spanovich “The beauty of our homes is that we have the ability to control our environment but we can’t control everything outside of our home. I try to know that I am doing the best that I can in my own home and allow myself to relax and accept that I don’t have full control when I am out.” - Ashley Spanovich Connect with Ashley @awakeningspaces Awakeningspaces.com Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

This week Jessi is sharing a very personal episode around healthy introversion and relationships. She opens up about how she navigates relational expectations from others as a solo-time loving Natural Sensitive. If you too need seasons of healthy ‘hermiting’ as we like to call it then you know it can be a very difficult aspect of life to explain or even consistently honor. Choosing to intentionally live as you're uniquely wired is daunting when 99% of the population isn’t going to understand your boundaries and needs. We are here to tell you that you are not alone! Jessi shares the lessons learned from a lifetime of wobbling between people-pleasing and her own needs and desires. Despite the current societal perspectives, choosing to spend your life or chapters of your life with a very small inner circle can be an incredibly delightful and peaceful way to live. Even more importantly, if this is how you're wired to function, fighting against it for the sake of other people's wants will only drain you and prevent you from living out your true purpose on this earth. We hope this episode inspires and empowers all our fellow hermit Natural Sensitives! Discussion Topics Quotes “The hardest line to walk of my entire existence is learning how to love someone while not over-committing to them.” “Living authentically doesn't give you permission to say screw other people they need to figure me out on their own. That is true selfishness. For me, it's about honoring and respecting who I am while also recognizing that 99.9% of people are different from me and being gracious and kind enough to put myself in their shoes and to then find the right words to communicate to them who I am so that they're don’t get hurt.” “I am proposing that it is quite possible to be healthy while having little engagement with others.” Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Have you struggled to feel connected and "in" your body? This is a common experience for us Natural Sensitives. We love the ethereal, the spiritual, the mental, but from a young age were taught to reject the emotional, the body. To uncover natural ways to support and care for our sensitive bodies, Jessi sits down with Embodiment Coach & HSP Mentor, Manisha Tare. Manisha specializes in HSPs/Natural Sensitives and as a result her toolbox is full of somatic therapies that will easily bring you and I back into our bodies! During this conversation, we learn why somatic (body-focused) therapies can be the quickest and most effective ways to reconnect to ourselves. From yoga to craniosacral to parts work to simple emotional witness work, Jessi and Manisha discuss why body-based approaches are easier and more transformative for Natural Sensitives than traditional talk therapy. Somatic therapy has also received a lot of limelight recently on social media, so Manisha and Jessi clarify how you can navigate the various opinions and styles, and ultimately know who to trust with your own journey. Manisha is a gifted sensitive healer. We are thrilled to introduce you to her profound and sweet spirit! Discussion Topics Quotes “When I work with my emotions in a really intentional way I can read my body’s reactions to help lead me directly to the source of the emotions.” – Manisha Tare “A lot of unresolved emotions and trauma come from attachment issues or early childhood trauma. It’s all very relational. As we understand this and get to the root, we can clear major charges from our nervous system. This shifts our physiology and nervous system so that you can relate to people and situations in present time without the baggage of the past.” – Manisha Tare “I am here to help people recognize their story and drop into their bodies for the answers. So often that we just try to figure things out in our minds when in reality the fastest answers and the fastest resolution comes from being able to drop into the body.” – Manisha Tare Connect with Manisha Manishatare.com @manishatare Master class on strengthening boundaries Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

This week Jessi brings us into a recent body experience of her own and uses it as a teaching tool for us! She shows you how to practically handle a healing crisis in your sensitive body. A common occurrence for us Natural Sensitives, since we often are encouraged or choose to address too many symptoms at once. If you are familiar with functional nutrition and naturopathic care, this can include what is known in the natural healing world as a herxheimer reaction. To be clear, this does not include situations where immediate emergency medical intervention is required, instead, Jessi is guiding you through the moments when your body is sending clear messages that it is overwhelmed, overtaxed, moving too quickly through detox, and struggling to find center - ultimately it is asking for help. This can manifest as sudden rashes, hivess, anxiety, depression, migraines, acne, allergies, flu-like cold symptoms or as it did for Jessi respiratory challenges. Your symptoms will be unique and a reflection of what you are addressing in your healing season, physical or emotional. Jessi gives us a glimpse into the Method's upcoming new inclusion - how to understand your body's natural patterns when under duress by identifying which organ system(s) in your body is the first to go when the body is overwhelmed. She shares with us her three-step plan to avoid panic and gently aid in healing when we do enter these moments of crisis. In light of the recent year's health challenges, she also shares a few quick tips around one of her favorite healing modalities for the respiratory system - nebulizing therapy. This episode will leave you empowered to create a comfortable plan of action for the next time you feel your sensitive body reacting strongly to your healing protocol, environment or emotional process. Discussion Topics Quotes “Despite what you may think, when we're experiencing sickness is actually the time to pull back on natural supports and give your body space. This is when we need less information, less intake, and more space.” “Supporting a sensitive body is all about building a toolbox. It’s all about knowing your own method of supporting your body and the best way to do this is educating yourself on how your body communicates to you.” “When you’re frustrated with your body expressing itself in a way that's unwanted. Take a moment to just sit and just let your body buzz. Let it do its thing while you focus in on your breathing and allow yourself to settle into the body.” Links Mentioned Jessi's Nebulizing InstructionsThe Method Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

This week we are thrilled to welcome Podcaster, Author, and Spiritual Mentor Raven Scott for a candid conversation around a popular, but often misunderstood topic - narcissism! The term narcissist (NPD) has grown in use these last few years, but as Raven and Jessi discuss, narcissism isn’t as easy to identify as we’ve been led to believe. If you're an empathic Natural Sensitive and you've wondered if you're in a narcissistic relationship or perhaps even been told by someone else in your life that you are a narcissist, this episode is for you! It is common for sensitive empathic humans to attract and connect with more dominant aggressive humans, making it vital that we understand and recognize true narcissistic abuse. Our sensitive guide, Raven, walks us through it all, openly sharing insights into her 10-year relationship with a narcissist and offering hope to the many empathic Natural Sensitives that have been through or are currently in a similar experience. Her specialty is helping us identify, navigate, and heal from relationships with narcissists. Raven's story is a powerful one and her wisdom is profound. You will leave with real-life examples and resources. This can be a tender topic, so please be kind and gentle with yourself as you listen and definitely seek support if this resonates and you desire freedom and recovery. May Raven's wisdom and vulnerability educate and empower you! Discussion Topics Quotes “I believe we are all born empaths and our empathy is a connection to our soul, to the energies, and to the divine. There can be an unhealthy balance of empathy just as there can be an unhealthy balance of ego. If we go too far on either side of the spectrum, we can lose ourselves.” – Raven Scott “Acceptance is so critical when navigating a relationship with a narcissist. It creates peace within yourself and allows you to be a witness from a place of healthy detachment. It is also when forgiveness can roll in naturally.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “Our souls pick our individual struggles. No matter how much you want to, you can’t save someone from their challenges because they aren’t yours to fix.” – Raven Scott Connect with Raven Raven’s Website @ravenscottshow on Instagram @ravenscott.show on TikTok Empath and The Narcissist Podcast Links Mentioned Empath and The Narcissist Book Empath and The Narcissist Audio Book Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi

Do we ever have an episode for you this week! Jessi released her expectations on what she would cover in this episode as she began to channel an abundance of wisdom on a range of topics to share with you all. It begins with her sharing a takeaway from her recent personal experience with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and her initial thoughts on how and when fellow Natural Sensitives can utilize this kind of biohacking therapy. This leads to the discussion of trusting your brilliant sensitive body and allowing yourself to feel into the answers that naturally arise, regardless of the current science or authoritative expert. She reminds us that science is simply theory. In its pure and healthy form, science, especially nutritional science, is continuously changing as new data emerges. It often lacks the big picture or the specificity of your personal body's experience. So… with all this changing information being thrown around, how do you know what is actually best for your body that will stand the test of time? How do you "feel into it"? Jessi teaches us how to rise above the confusing roller coaster of recommendations. At the core, no one is ever meant to be more of an expert than you are on your own body. You must have the final say, always. Jessi shows you where to start, how to navigate your health journey, and when it can be advantageous to bring in an expert. All this to say… episode 34 is a potent one waiting to offer you unique Natural Sensitive-specific insights and refreshing perspectives. Discussion Topics Quotes “Data, facts, and science are all open to interpretation. We are constantly having to rethink, reevaluate, and be open to the possibility that new information can be presented and change our current knowledge of something. That is how we progress.” “If you aren’t actively choosing to trust your body, you will naturally give your power over to an external authority.” “Good science will never claim that 'scientific facts' are permanent.” Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

This week we welcome back our wise friend, writer and mindfulness instructor, Kyra Evans, to share about her recent relatable Sensitive experience. In an interesting twist of fate, both Kyra and Jessi chose to relocate to the country around the same time for what they thought were their long-term homes. As they share, they soon discovered that the picture-perfect country lives they had envisioned for their introverted selves were less than idyllic. Owning their true feelings, they chose to step back, lean into their body’s’ intuition, and follow the new paths that awaited them. Woven throughout their storytelling we receive their reflections on lessons learned, expectations, gratitude, regrets, body wisdom, community, decision making, and more. This episode offers experiential mentorship for fellow Natural Sensitives considering a significant life change, looking at an the abyss of an unknown future or bobbing in the deep end of the pool of transition. We see you. We feel you. Come learn from our beautiful tumbles and enjoy a gentler ride. Discussion Topics Quotes “Do I regret taking this leap of faith and having it turn out the way that it did? No, not at all because I see with certainty why that needed to happen and how so much growth came as a result. So, if you're thinking, should I do this? What if it doesn't work out? Just know that there is no such thing as not working out. You win either way.” – Kyra Evans “I have learned that my tendency to try and use logic to get myself out of situation does not work for me anymore.” – Kyra Evans “For me, gratitude doesn’t work. What I do instead is practice acceptance and noticing the present moment. When I am in a tricky situation, I really focus on just sitting with it. That is more effective than trying to jump ahead to a secondary emotion which takes me out of where I need to be.” – Kyra Evans Connect with Kyra Instagram TikTok Website Books and Downloads Links Mentioned Kyra’s Article in Introvert, Dear Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Welcome to the freshly re-named Naturally Sensitive podcast, the space for holistically-minded HSPs! Formally known as the Authentic Calm podcast, we're more firmly embracing our number one focus, introducing this new term of the Natural Sensitive to the Highly Sensitive Person community and, of course, continuing to offer Sensitive-safe solutions to health imbalances. In this episode, Jessi walks us thorough the benefits of living in rhythm. Seasonal living is one of Jessi’s favorite topics. She takes u deeper than simply eating with the season... changing weather, astrological flows, menstrual rhythms, moon cycles and more. By tuning into nature and marrying it with our unique rhythms, we honor our sensitivity and enjoy greater mental, physical, and emotional health. What steps can we take to live in harmony with these natural cycles? Jessi shares her knowledge of both modern and ancient practices to reconnect and invite in clarity, ease, and joy into our lives. As we welcome in the warmer months of spring and the earth brings new energy to the air, this is a perfect episode to explore! Enjoy! Discussion Topics Quotes “The more that our body connects to the earth, the more we can connect to our body.” “As Natural Sensitives, we are here to notice the details, to connect with the beauty in our world, to be so in tune with nature so that we can bring those that don't have that same kind of connectedness naturally into that rhythm. We are the leaders when it comes to living seasonally and reconnecting to the earth and God's creations.” “No expert, no one in a white coat, no one with letters behind their name will ever truly know what your body needs. Only you can discover that. It’s your responsibility in this lifetime and it's truly a privilege to get to know your body and how it moves and breathes through the different seasons.” Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Gene Keys, a profound system Jessi has been longing to cover, is finally our topic of discussion! We welcome back one of our favorite experts, Analena Fuchs, to guide us through this practical and thoughtful system. If you've loved our discussions on human design and are currently digging deep into your authentic self, this episode will fascinate you! Analena breaks down the basics and then they dive into Jessi's chart to give real-life examples. If you're a visual learner, hop onto our Youtube channel to see the chart. If you're new here, we highly recommend you revisit episodes 20 and 24 to get to know our lovely guest! There are endless nuggets of wisdom, from identifying your unique gifts and shadows to reviewing all the gene key activation sequences, this episode covers a lot of ground! We hope you enjoy this deep dive and discover a new layer of yourself through it. Discussion Topics Quotes “The only thing that will ever set us free is the truth.” - Analena Fuchs “Shadows are a natural part of being a human because we live in a world of polarity and duality. The gift only exists because the shadow is there. It cannot exist on its own. You cannot have just one side of a coin.” - Analena Fuchs “Every single one of us ultimately has the courage to bring forward their natural gifts and talents and feel worthy to get paid for it. We have this idea, we need to work our asses off to succeed but that is BS and that belief system is crumbling.” - Analena Fuchs Connect with Analena 1:1 Gene Key & Human Design Readings & Coaching @analena.fuchs Analena on Facebook Links Mentioned Gene Keys Free Profile Look Up Jessi & Analena's Favorite Gene Key Books: The Gene Keys - Embracing Your Higher PurposeThe 64 Ways - Personal Contemplation on the Gene Keys Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

What does it actually feel like to be a healthy and integrated Natural Sensitive? As Jessi marks the start of her 35th year around the sun, she reflects on her biggest lessons learned, shares what her healthy thoughts, relationships, and work look like, and celebrates the tangible growth and healing she has found. Pursuing holistic health as a Natural Sensitive will involve many ups and downs, however as Jessi shares, the journey is absolutely worth the results! Hang in there if you’re struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, this episode is for you! If you are in need of hope, inspiration, or just a fellow Natural Sensitive to relate to, tune in for some encouraging expansion. If Jessi can do it, so can you! In a surprising announcement, she also gives us an exciting insight into the future of the podcast! Discussion Topics Quotes “I have learned on my journey that there doesn't have to be a big red flag, trauma, or abuse for you to have permission to step away from a relationship.” “As a Natural Sensitive, not many people are actually going to understand me. When they give advice, they are only able to view me from their lens, which is quite a different perspective. Unless I'm speaking to a fellow Natural Sensitive, there is going to be a disconnect. So any advice that I receive or wisdom that's given to me needs to be filtered with the understanding that they don't actually know who I am and they don’t truly function the way I do.” “The biggest lesson that I've learned as a Natural Sensitive is to not look to others for my value.” Read Episode Transcript HERE Links Mentioned Lacy Ann Philips of To Be Magnetic Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

The wise ever-grounding Catherine Wood, a Master Certified Coach for Empathic Entrepreneurs and Founder of Unbounded Potential, joins us to demonstrate what it looks like to truly return to your healthy sensitive self... and her story is something out of a movie! From an adventurous peace corp placement to an impressive government position to a confident coach of coaches, her journey is one you'll want to hear! Catherine's deep passion for honoring imperfection and the humanity in people rings through the entire conversation. You'll feel her words land in your heart and take root in your abdomen. As a fellow Sensitive and Empath, Catherine values honesty and embodiment. She shares what she knows, what she's done, and what she lives. In true mentor-form, Catherine leaves us with many practical real-life examples. She is a rare and special soul! If you want to be profoundly expanded by a healthy, impactful, and prosperous Empath, this episode is for you. Discussion Topics Quotes "Perfection is not the goal. Humanity is." - Catherine Wood "Learning how to self communicate and ask for what you want and to practice radical candor, that's where the Empath's breakthrough lies. Not hoping and wishing and expecting that their partner is going to intuit or read their minds. They need to hear our voices." - Catherine Wood "As soon as we can get those internal needs met, and the more quickly we do, we get to shorten the timeline with which we act and operate from a disempowered or disenfranchised place." - Catherine Wood Connect with Catherine Wood @unboundpotential Linked-In Facebook Pinterest Website Links Mentioned Do NothingAll About LoveBelonging Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Risks! Who likes to take risks!? Not many Natural Sensitives, that's for sure, but due to a recent adventure in Chicago Jessi had the opportunity to face some old fear patterns and take a risk of her own! It's been a while since she opened up and brought us into her day to day experiences, but today is one of those days. If you have struggled to step into challenging, but important opportunities in the past or desire to heal risk aversion, this episode will be very expanding for you. Jessi didn't arrive here overnight, but her practical and real life experience demonstrates the possibility of growth and freedom that is available to you as well! This is a great episode to enjoy while on a walk. Enjoy! Discussion Topics Quotes “ I want us to start separating our negative experiences from our childhood that we married into the risk taking action because as sensitives, we are here to take risks, we shouldn't be afraid of them. I think what it's all about is how we take the risk, is how we go about it, is having that awareness of what we as unique sensitives need in order to be healthy in that risk taking action.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “ Don't avoid risks that you know in your heart are there to guide you back to yourself.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “What I've really come to believe is that God gives us the desires of our heart. God gives us desires because that's where we're meant to go and that our desires, our longings our leanings our tendencies are not an accident. They are a reflection of who we are here to be, who we're here to become, who we actually are. So anytime I feel a spark towards something, I'm now leaning into it, even if it looks scary, even if in the past I've totally beefed something like that, even if there is a legitimate possibility that I could just eat it in front of a lot of people, I am going to lean into it.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

In this episode, we welcome the beautiful sensitive soul Maggie Hayes onto the podcast. You know we love diving into all forms of healing on this show, so we had to bring Maggie on because she offers a potent multidimensional approach to healing. As a Somatic Mentor & Embodiment Guide, she guides clients back to their body following trauma and nervous system disregulation. She holds a profound knowledge of multiple disciplines that deepen her ability to navigate the depths of life. If you are curious about nervous system regulation, yoga, bodywork, emotional release or just tired of feeling stuck, Maggie is a life changing resource. Aligned passions mean Jessi and Maggie have a lot to discuss in this episode! You will leave this listen excited to come home to your grounded healthy safe body. Jump in with these two deep spirits, the water is fine! Discussion Topics Quotes “Emotions are meant to be energy in motion, they get stuck when we aren’t processing and expressing them. Bodywork is a safe and more contained way to process these stuck emotions and get them to a point of completion.” – Maggie Hayes “Healing is really about first establishing safety within the body through expanding your capacity for what is possible and what is comfortable.” – Maggie Hayes “Being sensitive means that you are highly attuned to sensations and that's where somatic work fits in so perfectly. It teaches you how to harness that capacity so that it can serve you to create an expansive future.” – Maggie Hayes Connect with Maggie @itsmaggiehayes Website The Core Rising Teacher Training 1:1 Coaching Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Today we are taking a deep dive into the clinical side of Sensitive healing! Jessi’s expertise as a holistic and functional health practitioner is extensive and in this episode we get to hear her top functional lab recommendations for Natural Sensitives! Have you ever considered running functional lab tests? Have you ever wondered which labs are best? You’re in the right place. This episode will guide you towards the most valuable tests, explain the purpose behind each, and give you an idea of the benefits that come from taking action on the results. Whether you’re experiencing digestive discomfort, mood imbalances, autoimmunity, low energy, a slow metabolism, hormonal imbalance or more, gaining the data of a fresh lab test to confirm your body’s state can offer deep personal affirmation and rebuild trust in your body’s intuitive hits and requests. Marrying intuition and data is Jessi’s favorite approach. The goal of testing is simply to provide clarity on what the body is prioritizing and to determine if extra support is needed. Unlike in traditional western medicine, Jessi’s methods are subtle and nuanced, filled with respect for the brilliance of your sensitive body and encourages us to not forget we need to let the body call the shots and remain in charge. Navigating the world of functional lab testing can be overwhelming, so we hope that this episode empowers you and allows you to feel educated and prepared to support your body when working with a practitioner. You will finish this episode full of workable knowledge and may even want to bookmark this one for re-listens in the future! Discussion Topics Quotes “The American illusion that there is no gain without pain is BS. We don’t have to suffer in order to have success.” “It is crucial to know that there is a difference between food sensitivities, food allergies, and food intolerances. The GI MAP helps you understand food intolerances and the MRT is great for food sensitivities, but for allergies you will need to do an IgE panel.” “Assuming that we know how the body works or what priority the body should be focusing on does not work in our favour. We need to remember that the body is brilliant beyond our comprehension. The reality is we know maybe 5% of what your body does, and maybe we understand 3% of that.” Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

This week we have the honor of hosting Justina Butler on the podcast. Justina is an Emotions Coach for Sensitive & Ambitious Women, she helps them regain emotional control and transform from triggered and overwhelmed to calm, happy, and confident. Her style of coaching blends various therapies and healing modalities to accommodate for her client’s unique needs. Throughout the episode, Jessi and Justina share their experiences working with Sensitives as well as their own journeys of building emotional resilience as highly sensitive women. From somatic work to tapping therapy, she shares actionable steps and trips for trauma healing. You can begin practicing these therapies at home today! This conversation will leave you inspired and optimistic for a life full of ease and joy. Discussion Topics Quotes “There is a time for my ambition and there is a time for honoring my sensitivity, I can do them both. That is what I've learned to do, and now I'm here to help other sensitive women do the same.” – Justina Butler “Emotions are messengers, and they are trying to communicate something to us.” – Justina Butler “Something that helps my clients is to observe the different emotions that they feel throughout the day as one of the many parts of you and not as your identity. Rather than saying I am anxious, or I am overwhelmed. Try saying ‘a part of me feels overwhelmed’. Just by making that shift you're putting some separation between you and the emotion.” – Justina Butler Connect with Justina @justinabbutler Check out her Podcast Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

In this episode, Jessi brings back the brilliant Analena Fuchs to teach us how to build a healthy relationship with money. We all carry blocks around money, that can restrict access and prevent a healthy relationship with our finances. Analena shares what these common blocks look like for Sensitives and how they can be remedied to bring forward authentic financial freedom. She shares from her wealth of wisdom as a Human Design & Gene Keys Guide, business woman, and her own personal family of origin experiences. Jessi and Analena also discuss finding a balance between rigorous saving and carefree spending through intuition, alignment, body wisdom and informed decision making. Whether you are wanting freedom around spending, trying to determine how much to charge in your services, debating an investment, or wanting to build overall healthier financial habits, this episode will leave you ready to take action! Discussion Topics Quotes “You don't only sell when you are actively marketing yourself. Energetically ground yourself and know you have something to share that can change people's lives. When you feel fully worthy to be compensated, you’re participating in an energy exchange and money will come to you.” – Analena Fuchs “Money has no value until we exchange it.” – Analena Fuchs “If you jump out of your comfort zone, we often take a leap that is too big and not safe for the nervous system. We then sabotage ourselves back into our old beliefs. That’s why I like to advise my clients to keep stretching their comfort zone. I believe in a slow progression, we have to gently keep stretching ourselves and tapping into the unknown.” – Analena Fuchs Connect with Analena @analena.fuchs Facebook Page 1:1 Readings & Coaching Money Breakthrough course with 50% off Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

In this episode, Jessi shares a long overdue discussion around natural sensitivity vs developed sensitivity. You may have noticed Jessi using the term Natural Sensitive more recently, there is a reason for that. So… what exactly does it mean to be a Natural Sensitive and how does it differ from having developed sensitivity? Jessi breaks this down for us in this informative episode. She also shares her wisdom around trauma and how it affects both types of sensitivity. This is the perfect episode for those seeking to gain a better understanding of their unique nuances, personality traits, emotional shifts, and overall health story. Maybe you don’t know which type of sensitivity you have… maybe you think you have both. Whatever the case may be, this episode is sure to bring clarity and insight your way with some empowering knowledge from Jessi. Discussion Topics Quotes “Trauma is not something that happens to us. We have experiences that happen to us and our unique bodies decide if they will be stored as trauma.” “Natural sensitivity is like the foundation layer of a home. It doesn’t matter how many renovations you do, it will always be there. The house you build on top of that foundation can change over the years. This layer represents your developed sensitivities.” “You are not here to suffer. You are here to live a beautiful life. You are here to bless others with the giftings that God gave you and experience heaven on earth, wherever possible.” Watch the Episode HERE! Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com