Authentic Calm

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 The lessons learned in Season 3. [00:05:00] Why discussions specific to Natural Sensitivity in the health space are needed. [00:12:00] The direction the Naturally Sensitive Podcast is headed and what to expect from season four. [00:16:00] 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 How Shiloh's perspective on health shifted when she learned about Natural Sensitivity. [00:06:20] Understanding the survival mechanism of repressing body discomfort and the process of finally acknowledging your Sensitive body's needs. [20:00:00] The power of working with a wide range of health care practitioners. [00:30:00] What it looks like to complete a healing season. [01:00:00] 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 Why is it vital to honor your natural sensitivity as you pursue your big dreams. [00:08:00] How to remain true to yourself and your vision during the pursuit. [00:25:00] How to create a foundational rhythm to retain vibrant health through it all! [00:35:00] 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 How Ashley became an interior designer and a building biologist and the top 3 areas to address first to create a healthy home. [00:10:00] Practical tips to identify and mitigate the effects of wifi, dirty electricity, and more. [00:24:00] How to cultivate balance and ease when the natural emotions of panic or fear come up as your awareness and education around toxicity expand. [00:48:00] 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 Navigating friendships as someone who does not have the capacity for frequent and consistent engagement. [00:06:00] Recognizing when a relationship is not nourishing you and how to release with gentleness. [00:18:00] Why seasons of isolation are not a sign of unhealth and how to honor the natural ebbs and flows of your social capacity. [00:32:00] 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 Manisha's natural journey into body-based healing. [00:05:00] Why body work is so powerful for Natural Sensitives and what results Manisha has experinced. [00:24:00] Different types of somatic therapies and where to start if you are interested in learning more. [00:45:00] 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 Jessi's story of a recent sensitive body crisis. [00:04:00] Three steps to take when you feel a crisis arising. [00:14:00] How to effectively utilize nebulizing at home to support respiratory conditions. [00:25:00] Identifying the first signals your body expresses when in a crisis. [00:31:00] 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 Instructions The 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 Raven defines an empath and a narcissist. Clarifying how relationships between these two can differ from the average human relationship. [00:05:00] Raven's powerful story leads her to be a voice for those navigating relationships with narcissists. [00:27:00] How to utilize Human Design to support your recovery and healing. [00:41:00] Leaning into your gifting as a sensitive empath while avoiding burnout. [00:48:00] 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 Jessi's recent experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and her initial recommendation around it for fellow Natural Sensitives. [00:10:00] Why your sensitive body cannot bypass physical experiences and why this sets you apart from the rest of humanity. [00:39:30] What it looks like to empower yourself and release the idea that you need to be told what is best for your body. [00:55:00] Steps to take to begin to trust your body and listen to what works best for you. [01:10:00] 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 Kyra's story of moving across the country and leaving behind the life she thought she wanted. [00:08:30] Jessi's journey from a seaside town to a country home and back. [00:34:00] Uncovering the lessons brought during transition. [00:47:00] Making your (short term) home your own and finding balance amidst the chaos [00:47:00] 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 Tuning into your body through seasonal eating. [00:04:00] Observing your local weather and nature as a means to live with the seasons. [00:15:30] Harmonizing your lifestyle with astrology and your menstrual cycle. [00:19:00] 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 Why is Gene Keys such a powerful tool for self-discovery? [00:10:00] Navigating shadow work and balancing your feminine and masculine energies. [00:30:00] Working with your natural genius to maximize results while avoiding burn out. [00:50:00] 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 Purpose The 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 An important podcast announcement [00:07:00] What it truly looks and feels like to be a growing, healthy Natural Sensitive [00:12:00] The top takeaway from Jessi's 35 year reflection on a sensitive life [00:27:20] 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 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 Catherine's return to her full healthy self [15:48] What it looks like to truly move from disempowered to empowered [32:42] How to ask and receive support as Empaths [38:54] Rest resistance & how to step into leisure [55:49] 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 Nothing All About Love Catherine's Book: Belonging 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 have a 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 The type of risk Natural Sensitives, like Jessi, tend to avoid[15:00] Why risks are especially hard for Natural Sensitives [17:55] What freedom from risk-based fear looks and feels like for a Natural Sensitive [31:55] 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 How Natural Sensitives can navigate social media while avoiding burnout and remaining authentic. [00:04:00] Maggie's journey leading to her work encouraging others to return to their body. [00:13:00] A deep dive into somatic work and techniques that help regulate your emotions. [00:45:00] How travel can help embody and deepen the healing experience. [01:06:00] 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 Why we as Natural Sensitives experience a disconnect from our bodies and how functional lab test data can act as a lighthouse to rebuild our connection. [00:02:00] How different types of functional lab testing can serve to clarify the messages our body gives us and through their guidance bring us back to health. [00:17:00] The importance of partnering with a practitioner that not only understands your sensitivity but respects and honors it throughout your journey together. [01:05:00] 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 Justina's personal journey towards building emotional strength and now guiding others to do the same. [00:05:00] Tips for overwhelemed ambitious sensitive women to invite calm into their life. [00:23:00] Wisdom to get you unstuck! [ 00:30:00] 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 Analena's money blocks and how she found freedom. [00:07:45] Navigating finances when dealing with external factors and opinions. [00:22:50] Common money blocks Analena sees amongst her clients and how to overcome them. [00:46:50] Balancing masculine and feminine energy to find your inner financial wisdom. [00:54:00] 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 Why we don't use the term HSP and what led Jessi to coin the term Natural Sensitive. [00:01:00] What it means to have both natural sensitivity and developed sensitivity and how to differentiate between the two. [00:08:30] The Mêrfleur motto and vision of sustainable long-term health. [00:31:00] 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

In this episode, Jessi speaks with the inspiring Rose Cox. Rose is an Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, ICF-credentialed and Certified Human Potential Coach, Business Strategist, Energy Practitioner and Founder of The HSP Business School. Needless to say, she has an abundance of wisdom to share with our community. Most of her clients are HSPs or as Jessi calls us, Natural Sensitives, a term she only discovered in the last few years. She shares why her newfound knowledge of this innate trait has shifted her perspective and how it's changed the way she serves others. From the most trying stages of life, to discovering the HSP community, to healing trauma through hypnotherapy, Rose and Jessi cover lots of ground during their time together. Discussion Topics Rose's personal story and what she sees often in her clinical hypnosis sessions with HSPs (Natural Sensitives). [00:03:00] Tools to release limiting beliefs and understand your true value within life and business. [00:20:00] Processing and healing painful and challenging chapters in life. [00:30:00] Quotes “Resiliency is an HSP trait that often goes unrecognized. We have had to become resilient as a response to growing up in a world that was set up for non HSPs.” – Rose Cox “As Sensitives, one of the most empowering things we can do is work for ourselves. Rather than having someone dictate our day-to-day, it allows us to have more control. Overall, it creates a much healthier environment for us.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “Know that you already have everything you need within you. Often, we look to others for advice or answers, but all the answers you need you can find within yourself.” – Rose Cox Connect with Rose rosecox.com HSP Business School Sensitive CEO Podcast @therosecox on Instagram Facebook Group Rose on Linkedin 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 presents swear therapy, a form of emotional regulation she now totes. For many of us, the idea that swearing can be used to healthfully express emotions and prevent disease in the body feels uncomfortable. Especially for those that have grown up in conservative environments that encouraged a negative association around swearing and swear words. Today we are here to change those beliefs! Jessi shares the three steps she recommends to give swearing therapy a try and why she finds it to be such a powerful practice. Whether you drop the f-bomb on the regular or not, this episode is sure to be enlightening! Topics Discussed: Jessi and many others' personal experiences and emotions associated with swear words. [00:01:15] Three key steps to consider when practicing healthy swearing therapy. [00:13:00] How does swearing therapy affect the body? [00:26:30] Quotes: “Swearing does not mean you're ignorant, it does not mean you're classless, and it definitely does not mean you're sinful.” “Swearing can be a very freeing experience.” “Practicing healthy swearing therapy means you are not using words as a weapon. You are expressing yourself knowing some may disapproval, but you are not causing hurt or pain. For me, it's an act of freedom. It's me saying that my body comes first over pleasing." 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 welcomes Human Design & Gene Keys Guide Analena Fuchs onto the podcast for a conversation around using Human Design to support de-conditioning. As the two discuss, conditioning starts the moment we enter this world. Speaking from both her personal and professional experience, Analena breaks down in depth what this looks like for Sensitives and how it impacts our well-being. So why is de-conditioning essential to living in alignment? Both Analena and Jessi share their expert knowledge on the topic. Analena then elaborates on why Human Design is a beautiful tool to support breaking down the layers of conditioning one has collected throughout life and how to properly read your chart to do so. Whether you have had an idealistic upbringing or not, everyone navigating the human experience has some degree of conditioning to work through. This episode provides practical tools and resources to help those ready to step into or deepen the journey of uncovering who they were created to be. Analena's profound wisdom makes this an episode you won't want to miss! Discussion Topics Analena's experience navigating her sensitivity in a traditional corporate environment and her journey to her professional calling. [00:05:00] What is conditioning and how to utilize Human Design to uncover how authenticity? [00:19:00] Analena's top two Sensitive safe remedies she recommends to calm the nervous system. [00:50:00] Quotes “Magic happens when we learn to be comfortable in the uncomfortable.” - Analena Fuchs “It's important to recognize that we are energy. A lot of our physical manifestations, or symptoms as we call them, are simply the body asking you to release an emotion or frequency.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “One of the biggest pieces of wisdom from Human Design is that your mind is not here to have the answers because our decisions happen in the body, not the mind.” - Analena Fuchs Connect with Analena @analena.fuchs Analena on Facebook 1:1 Readings & Coaching Aligned Living Academy for Human Design Certification 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 her intentions as another calendar year comes to a close. Much like many of you, 2022 has taken us for quite a ride. With so many emotional waves and unexpected journeys, you may be feeling as though you have to force motivation and step into 2023 with a newfound pep in your step. Jessi gives us full permission to lean into our natural seasonal rhythm and enter January on our own terms. She shares what steps she is taking to do so as well as a recent experience of vulnerability that has helped to determine her mantra as she invites in the new year… strong and soft. It's a saying we have heard often in the world of Sensitivity but what does it look like to actually live this out? Jessi shares this and so much more in our first episode of 2023. Discussion Topics How to soften into the last few months of winter without the New Year's guilt. [00:01:00] Balancing action versus inaction when you are being misunderstood by others. [00:17:00] Sharing from a place of strength while also maintaining your soft and tender spirit. [00:35:00] Quotes “When I think of being strong, I don't think of being loud or aggressive. I think of standing up for myself. I think of speaking my thoughts and my feelings. I think of standing up for my sensitivity and not being ashamed of it.” “This year I really want to lean into my strengths while still maintaining and growing my soft.” “Whether it's on social media, in relationships, or at work, there is always a possibility of being misunderstood. If we're constantly living our life out of fear of being misunderstood, we're going to miss a lot of opportunity. I'm at a point now where I am just not willing to sacrifice that.” 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 sits down with Introvert Business Coach & Consultant, Emma-Louise Parkes, for an honest and insightful conversation around her journey into the coaching world, business development, the coaching world for Sensitives, mentorship, and more! As a Sensitive herself, Emma knows that we can achieve remarkable things, our journey to get there just may look a little different. Emma-Louise's coaching style and wisdom has helped so many Sensitives uncover their unique gifting and create businesses that flourish with ease. Her client list is full of ambitious introverts, empaths, and highly sensitive entrepreneurs…like you! During the episode, Emma-Louise also shares some unlikely tools and practices that have led her clients to results beyond their wildest expectations. We truly could not think of an episode that offers more actionable wisdom and inspiration to start off the new year! Topics Discussed: The inspiration leading Emma-Louise into the world of mentorship and coaching. [00:06:30] How to uncover and lean into your natural giftings as a Sensitive. [00:20:00] Advice to any Sensitive seeking out a compatible business coach or mentor. [00:28:00] The top three beliefs proven to result in abundance and success for Sensitives. [00:36:00] Quotes: “In order to see results you need to get comfortable with rest. I don't mean closing the laptop and thinking about something else, I mean like deep rest and relaxation.” – Emma-Louise Parkes “Believe that your success is inevitable. Know that it will happen with no need to put pressure of a timeframe or a how on any of it. When your success becomes a non-negotiable it's so much easier to make the rest happen.” - Emma-Louise Parkes If you can make the investment, I have seen to be true over and over again that one-on-one work with a business coach works incredibly well for us as introverts and Sensitives. It gives us that space to go at your own pace, be in your own energy, and go deep.” - Emma-Louise Parkes Connect with Emma-Louise Parkes @emmalouparkes The Ambitious Introvert Network on Facebook emmalouiseparkes.com The Ambitious Introvert 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

This episode Jessi reveals the personal creation of her unusual lifestyle or as she calls it, Rhythm. She describes how she and we are created to sleep, eat, socialize, move through life in a very specific manner, unique to us. She pulls back the curtain on this layer two of the Authentic Calm Method and openly shares what you'll be able to use to find your own healthy lifestyle! She is using the end of the year and approach of 2023 as an opportunity to step into the Method herself as if it was all brand new to her. 35 days of rebuilding calm and resiliency through her Method is the perfect way to end 2022 and begin 2023. It's a fresh approach to new year support! To be clear, she isn't talking about generic new year's goal-setting or resolutions. Those are so easily left behind after a few short weeks. No one is into that! Instead, the Method will help you uncover yourself, perhaps for the first time, and build up a sustainable Rhythm that will allow you to be your most calm and resilient sensitive self in 2023. An empowering episode you do not want to miss, grab a cozy cup, press play and join Jessi today! Discussion Topics Jessi's 4 elements of a foundational lifestyle for Sensitives. [00:04:20] How you can use the Authentic Sensitive Rhythm Reveal guide to create a sustainable healthy body & lifestyle that matches your unique needs. [00:17:10] How the system of Human Design Rhythm Reveal can take make the final subtle tweaks that will maximize your ideal sensitive lifestyle. [00:31:50] How Jessi is heading into the New Year from a place of full authenticity, grounding, and resiliency. [00:40:00] Quotes “It's not about perfection, it's never about perfection. It's about knowing what feels best for you and continuing to return to it whenever you can and when you don't check every box, give yourself grace and thank yourself for all the other things you have done.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “Never force anyone to join you in healing. You live it out yourself and they'll see the benefit through that. When they're ready, they'll start asking questions.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “Your unique rhythm is simply a series of elements that allow you to create loose structure in your life to help you know how you are going to manage your day.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned The Authentic Calm Method 21 Day Sensitive Nourishment Guide 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 are thrilled to introduce you to Subconscious Specialist and Energy Consultant, Jena Sophia. Jena works with high-achieving clients to help them realign their energies, free themselves of emotional and physical pain and build a life of success and fulfillment. Jena combines Shamanism, Reiki, Energy Healing, Body code, PSYCH-K, and more into her unique healing approach. With expertise in so many different modalities, Jessi and Jena have so much to discuss in this potent conversation. From picking up on others' energy as a Sensitive to revolutionary healing technologies, this conversation is waiting to be enjoyed by all healing nerds like us! Discussion Topics How Jena leaned into her calling as a gifted healer and the number one common block among Jena's high-achieving clients. [00:04:00] Navigating the physical symptoms and emotions of others as Sensitives. [00:16:50] Jena's top tools to get back into your calm state after moments of over-activation. [00:27:30] Biohacking with the advanced EE System technology and what you can expect from a session. [00:42:00] Quotes “The core of subconscious work is coming back to your original self, your soul.” – Jena Sophia "I think the marker of an evolved person is someone that can connect and feel comfortable with all people without judgment no matter their level of consciousness. Things aren't as simple as good or bad, black or white. It's important to remember this and rest our egos as Sensitives sometimes.” - Jena Sophia “There are so many ways to reconnect to yourself it's really about understanding who you're working with, who's comfortable doing what. There's no one size fits all approach. It's a very intuitive process and I think the most important part is listening to the person and understanding where they are at so that you can deliver and support them in the best way that fits.” – Jena Sophia Connect with Jena Sophia +@_jenasophia +Beyondthebelief.com +Jena's Powerful Upgrades Links Mentioned +Dr. Michael's EE System +The Biology of Belief by Bruce H Lipton 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

This episode unveils Jessi's creation process as she brought forward her personal enhanced body meditation to life. We begin with her story, how she savored and soaked in numerous healing modalities, only to find they weren't enough. Her remaining bottled up overwhelm led her to play and experiment in a state of flow that led her to a unique practice all her own. What she found, stuck with her and over the next year changed her life. This discovery is Jessi's ultimate choice for delivering instant ease and comfort to the body. She now calls it the Reconnection. At the core this unique healing practice returns you home, to your physical 3D body. As Natural Sensitives we often choose to live in our minds or in the spiritual realms to avoid the discomforts we face in our bodies. From a young age, we learn to get through by ignoring our pain and overwhelm, in other words, we reject our body's messages. The first step to our healing is to reestablish our relationship with our body and the Reconnection creates the space to do just that. More than just a meditative therapy, it layers multiple healing arts into one compact practice and can be done in the comfort of your own home. No external practitioner needed. She concludes with her tips on how to take full advantage of the practice yourself! Discussion Topics Jessi's past experiences that led her to the world of alternative medicine and supporting Natural Sensitives. [00:03:00] The inspiration behind the creation of the Reconnection practice and how it came to fruition. [00:13:00] How you can utilize the Reconnection practice to invite peace, health, and grounding into your life.[00:25:00] Quotes “The Reconnection practice is a combination of reiki, breathwork, acupressure, acupuncture, meditation, deep prayer, self-awareness, healing touch, and other various modalities in one simple sequence. It immediately puts me into my state of calm.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “I have been able to create calm and ultimately resilience in my sensitive body through the beautiful Reconnection.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “The Reconnection was created to bring health so that you, my sensitive friend, can have the impact you're meant to have and be all that God created you to be for this world because we need you. You're a very important puzzle piece to this great big puzzle of mankind.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned The Reconnection Practice Read Episode Transcript HERE Follow Along or Direct Message us HERE the Authentic Calm Method & 1:1 Care with Jessi merfleurwellness.com

Summary Join Jessi as she sits down with writer and mindfulness instructor, Kyra Evans. Kyra has quickly become one of our favorite people on Instagram. Her profound and generous shares offer irreplaceable wisdom to her rapidly growing community. As a Natural Sensitive herself, Kyra can beautifully put into words many of our unique experiences. The two share their experiences and expertise on living life on their own terms. From Human Design to childhood as a Sensitive, to creating on social media, this intimate conversation is one you won't want to miss! Topics Discussed: Kyra's journey from being a Sensitive child to working a corporate job to becoming accomplished writer and a mindfulness instructor. [00:05:30] How Jessi and Kyra incorporate their Human Design knowledge into their personal and professional lives. [00:25:00] Implementing daily mindful practices to maintain your Authentic Calm. [00:55:00] Why Sensitives may experience a lack of memory retention and how to support this. [01:05:00] Quotes: “Highly sensitive people, generally, dissociated from their bodies easily. It's ironic because we're born hyper-attuned to our bodies with our senses on high alert. We learn that it's not safe to be in the full experience of our senses because it's so overwhelming, so we abandon ourselves.” – Kyra Evans “Mindfulness is about really diving into our senses. Ask yourself what do I see, hear, and feel right now?” – Kyra Evans “We spend most of our time operating in stories that our mind makes up to explain what's happening in our body. We get ourselves into trouble this way because the stories that our mind creates aren't often based on reality.” – Kyra Evans Connect with Kyra: Instagram TikTok Website Books and Downloads Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

In this heartfelt solo episode from Jessi, she shares encouraging insights on how to move through life when you can't seem to catch a break. During this last lunar eclipse, Jessi encountered a situation that could have sent her into an emotional spiral of frustration and anger. Instead, she made a conscious effort to not let the reality of her external environment affect her internal calm. While she hasn't perfected this practice, she has years of personal experiences that have allowed her to uncover the most effective methods for maintaining homeostasis in the body, mind, and spirit amid the chaos. Tune into this episode and discover how you too can achieve this sense of security and peace. Topics Discussed: Jessi's personal history with seemingly never-ending challenges and how it relates to her HD chart. [00:02:00] Learning how to be your own advocate in seasons of chaos as a Natural Sensitive. [00:15:00] Learning to accept that there is power in the fact that the healing journey will never truly end. [00:21:00] Quotes: “Finding homeostasis means creating a space of calm in the mind, body, and heart regardless of the external situation.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “I am an experiential healer meaning a lot of what my healing work is based off what I've personally walked through, and then also from a place of deep empathy and understanding.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “Through difficult and chaotic experiences, you can discover what works to calm your unique body. For me, it always comes back to walking by the ocean and being very still.” – 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

Summary This week Jessi sits down with our honorary Human Design expert, Alexandra Cole. If you are new to Human Design, check out episodes 21 and 32 where Alexandra discusses the foundational elements of this beautiful system. In this conversation, we step into the next level of your chart – the profile! A representation of your personality in HD, Alexandra dives deep and clarifies for us the many layers of significance, such as order, placement and combinations. Jessi and Alexandra also discuss how you can use what you learn from this episode to understand others charts and grow your compassion and understanding of loved ones. This episode offers a rare opportunity to gain practical HD on your specific profile! Not one to miss

The calm after the storm has arrived for Jessi. She shares her lessons from the emotional process witnessed in our previous episode. She reveals her budding clarity and expresses her renewed hope. You can feel the shift in emotion from the previous episode to this one, simply in the tone of her voice and perspective on the world. As a living real-time experiment, this process was both enlightening and exhausting at the same time. Letting herself be heard and witnessed through it even in this small way was challenging, but good. As always, we hope this recording gave you a sense of comfort and clarity in your own life. If you too are an Emotional in Human Design, Jessi encourages you to deepen your understanding of your wave and to allow it to be fully released into the world. Shame and hiding are no longer in your best interest. Be fully you, in your full spectrum of emotion. You are beautiful, valuable, and worthy whether you're in a high high, low low or in between emotional moment. You are welcome here through it all. The plan for the Authentic Calm Method and the future of the Mêrfleur World is now set for this next season. Jessi shared it with excitement and invited you into it. The shift Jessi made is simply a return to the original vision, as it should be. We would love to hear your thoughts and questions about this style of sharing as well as the Method anytime. Send them our way by DM @authenticcalm or email at delfina@authenticcalm.com. Episode Transcript Here Our favorite Human Design expert @alexandrafcole's definition of an Emotional

Today is a rare glimpse into the emotional process of a Natural Sensitive as it is happening. This episode Jessi allows us to witness her mind and heart as she chooses to intentionally move through her emotional wave with growing awareness and gentleness for herself. She shares the behind-the-scenes of releasing the Authentic Calm Method. It did not go as planned. Her expectations were not met and her emotional wave hit multiple times over the course of the layered releases. Humbled and also grateful for the experience, she pulls us into the last week or so of her process. Without an answer or next steps, she walks us through her ultimate choice to seek peace in the unknown instead of rushing to fix or find an answer, like her old self would have done. May this vulnerable episode provide hope and encouragement if you too have experienced a similar season or moment. Jessi's heart is with you. For the changes and shifts with the Method, listen to Part 2 of this episode releasing shortly afterward or visit merfleurwellness.com. Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method here to move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Episode 8 is all about one of the most powerful remedies for Natural Sensitives... supplements! With different supplements trending at any given time, it's hard to know what to take let alone understand why you are taking it. Jessi explains her reasoning behind using and loving supplements for herself and all her clients. As an expert in this topic, she provides clarity around what to look for when seeking high-quality supplements and how to use them in a way that truly benefits the body. The episode concludes with a list of Jessi's top supplement recommendations for Natural Sensitives. If you're seeking practical wisdom on the do's and don'ts of supplementing from an experienced professional, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Topics Discussed: Three reasons why Jessi uses and loves supplements for her personal use and client support. [00:04:00] Understanding the dosing and paring of supplements to optimize their benefits. [00:35:00] The supplements Jessi most often recommends to Natural Sensitives. [00:42:00] Quotes: "Food alone cannot rescue you. You must partner food with the correct supplements in order to truly change your life." - Jessi Michel Agadoni "When it comes to supplements, quality makes all the difference. If your body can't break down what it's been given, you're wasting time and money. It is so important to know what you are taking and how to properly utilize it." - Jessi Michel Agadoni "Contrary to popular belief, your stomach needs to be acidic. The majority of people actually have a stomach that is too alkaline which makes it hard to digest food. Acidity in the stomach helps us to break down food, absorb nutrients, and kills harmful pathogens." - Jessi Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned: Merfleur Wellness Dispensary Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

This week, Jessi sits down with the CEO & Visionary of The Origin Company, Kate Northrup. Kate and her team help thousands of people build thriving careers while avoiding burnout by prioritizing the body and soul's needs. As Kate explains, this approach to time management leads to dramatic increases in productivity and overall results. As a Natural Sensitive herself, Kate deeply understands the negative effects hustle culture can have on our mental and physical health. She shows us that this is not the only option. Her wisdom and guidance will teach you how to work in harmony with the universe and your natural cycles of productivity. Topics Discussed: What led Kate to found The Origin Company and what she learned through her personal experience of burnout [00:05:00] How to create a schedule that allows you to optimize, specifically relating to Natural Sensitives [00:23:00] The practices Kate implements in her everyday life that allow her to remain grounded and in flow. [00:37:20] Quotes: "We can repattern and reclaim our lineage. The key is not waiting for external circumstances to change. We must decide we are going to have what we want and then allow the world to reorganize for us." - Kate Northrup "Often, we need a significant life-altering experience to reframe our perspective. That's why hitting rock bottom can be a gift." - Jessi Michel Agadoni "Getting in touch with my cyclical energy and having that deep intimacy with what's happening in my body has been my strongest connection to source." - Kate Northrup Links Mentioned @katenorthrup Business Pressure Release Kit The Origin Company Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

We are wrapping up our mini-series with a powerful episode on the fear of being seen. In many ways, the fear of being seen encompasses the four other fears we have discussed. This fear can result from unhealed childhood trauma. Jessi shares how to support both your adult self as well as your inner child to stop projecting past worries onto current situations. Adaptogens, Alph-Stim, and flower essences are all tools Jessi walks us through for support on this subject. We hope this mini-series brought you clarity and made you feel seen. Linked Mentioned: Dr. Elaine Aron, Alpha-Stim Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Episode 6 is a continuation of our mini-series on fear. This one is all about the fear of being wrong... a big one for many of us. Have you stopped to pinpoint the root of why you are so scared to be wrong? What would being "wrong" look like to you? Jessi discusses this as it relates to being a Natural Sensitive and why our uniqueness makes us more susceptible to this mental block. As in the other mini-series shorts, Jessi shares her top tools for gently guiding you through the fear of being wrong. Linked Mentioned : Human Design Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

A natural follow-up to episode 4, this short is all about navigating the fear of uncertainty. If you crave control in life, you're not alone. Join us as Jessi discusses how to find a healthy balance between the desire for control and the release of the unknown. As Jessi explains, supporting your inner child is an integral part of this process. Lastly, she shares her top tools that allow for ease in the body and spirit when feelings of apprehension arise. We hope this episode brings you one step closer to living your whole, healthy and authentic self. Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Part two of our mini-series addresses the fear of change. As we all know, change is inevitable. In some way or another, we are always experiencing shifts in our lives that carry us into new chapters. If change is a constant throughout our entire lives, why can it make us so uncomfortable? Jessi shares how and why it's important to understand the deeper meaning behind this fear as well as how to guide yourself through it using her emotional uncovering structure. She also share flower essences and other favorite remedies to navigate fear for Natural Sensitives. This is an episode we can all benefit from!

The first of a five-part mini-series on the topic of fear, in this episode Jessi discusses the fear of failure. Fear of failing is something we all face at one point or another. Embarrassment, shame, and guilt are all emotions that can arise when thinking about failure. It can be paralyzing and hold us back from living a full life. Why is it such a common block? How can we safely and comfortably move past this while nurtering our tenderness as Natural Sensitives? This and more discussed in this short but impactful episode. Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Season 3 Episode 2 As a long-time fan and customer of Branch Basics, Jessi is so delighted to welcome Co-Founder Allison Evans onto the podcast this week! On top of being a leader in the non-toxic home products space, Branch Basics serves as an educational platform to help others transform their lives through the power of removing harmful toxins. They take it deep and make it practical. Their mission is greater than products, it's about creating a safe, healthy, and peaceful home environment. In this episode, Allison shares the incredible health journey that leads her to the creation of Branch Basics, how others can work towards building a full and healthy life as a Sensitive, what it's like to run an impactful business, and more! Allison is truly a light in this world, and we feel honored to share her invaluable wisdom with you. Topics Discussed: Why Natural Sensitives benefit from using chemical and toxin-free products in our homes. [00:02:00] Allison's personal journey leading her to co-found Branch Basics. [00:13:30] The first steps to take in the journey to eliminate toxins from your home. [00:30:00] Where to go next, once you have taken all the obvious steps, to build a healthy life. [00:45:00] Quotes: “Our bodies are made beautifully; they want to heal. When self-healing isn't happening there is almost always something being done to us that is keeping the healing process from happening the way it was designed to.” – Allison Evans “I want to encourage people to realize they are not their diagnosis. They are not victims of their genetics. For me, realizing this was a freeing moment in my healthy journey.” – Allison Evans “We live in a world where exposure to harmful substances is inevitable. Do what you can where you can, when you can, and don't worry about the rest.” – Allison Evans Connect with Allison & the Branch Basic Team: @branchbasics on Instagram Branch Basics Wellness Center Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Summary Season 3 is here, and we couldn't be more delighted. To mark this new beginning, we will be discussing the question Jessi most frequently receives, what is a Natural Sensitive? As Jessi shares, she coined the term to encapsulate traits, giftings, patterns and nuances that she's observed over the years amongst people in our Sensitive community. She discusses the common misconception that Natural Sensitives and people with sensitivities belong in the same category and explains why this is detrimental to the way Natural Sensitives are perceived. Does the label of Natural Sensitive resonate with you? These labels are meant to empower you and help you feel understood. Take what resonates and leave behind what doesn't. We hope this episode brings you clarity and ease. Topic: What does it mean to be a Natural Sensitive? [00:03:20] How do Natural Sensitives differ from people with sensitivities? [00:05:50] What is the purpose and reasoning behind creating, seeking out, and exploring different labels such as Natural Sensitive? [00:11:50] Quotes: “The purpose of having a label is so that you can better understand yourself. It's not about creating limitations or putting yourself in a box. If you ever find a label that starts to feel like this, you should release it with gratitude for what it taught you.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “Whether you are a Natural Sensitive or not, choosing to understand how you are wired, how you are meant to sleep, eat, feel, connect and recover is important. When we lean into our authenticity, we live out our purpose.” – Jessi Michel Agadoni “My mission is to educate and empower Natural Sensitives to step into the life that we need to live in order to be our healthiest selves. When we do this, our impact in this world will be much greater. It's bigger than just being healthy, it's about being a catalyst.” – Jess Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned: Dr. Elaine Aron Researching the Highly Sensitive Brain with Dr. Bianca Acevedo Episode Transcript Here Step into the Authentic Calm Method & Sensitive Circle here to receive guidance and supportive community as you move towards your healthiest most authentic self! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Season 2 Episode 48 Wapping up season 2, Jessi sits down to discuss the idea of health entitlement as we head into a new chapter. With western society obsessing over the quick and easy fix, it's become common to expect or believe we are inherently deserving of perfect health without any effort or consciousness. Ironically, this perspective is often the block that prevents the very healing and health we desire. Jessi shares how to release and overcome this mindset, the power of acquiring health, and how to navigate it all without falling into overwhelm. Tune in to discover a unique and fresh perspective on this topic, Jessi's plan for the Sensitive community, and more! Topics Discussed: How and why western society has created a detrimental narrative around the process of health. [00:05:50] Why attaining true health is a lifelong endeavor that takes substantial effort. [00:09:30] Jessi shares her vision for the ACM, the podcast, and her practice as she transitions into this new chapter and Season 3 of the podcast! [00:24:30] Quotes: “The purpose of the spiritual, physical and emotional work we do is to return back to who we were created to be.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “There is a big difference between selflessness and self-abandonment.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “You need to spend time alone with yourself and put in real effort to come back into your authenticity before diving into rescuing, saving, and serving others.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned: The Authentic Calm Method Episode Transcript Here Head to Mêrfleur Wellness to discover more. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Season 2 Episode 47 This week we are honored to be joined by Dr. Bianca Acevedo, a researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an editor and author of the “The Highly Sensitive Brain”. This has been a long-anticipated episode for Jessi as she has admired Bianca's work as a global leader in the field of Sensitive research for many years. Her research experience has brought her into partnership with monumental players such as Dr. Elaine Aaron in the study of high sensitivity. Bianca helps to deepen our understanding of ourselves through scientific explanation of the highly sensitive brain. She reminds us that our need to live differently is legitimate and backed by factual evidence. What does a positive environment for an HSP look like? How is our brain wired differently than the rest of the population? Are traits of an HSP genetic? Bianca walks us through this and more during this very informative and empowering conversation! Topics Discussed: How a highly sensitive brain interprets & reacts differently in everyday life. [00:10:00] How the traits of a highly sensitive person (HSP) & sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) differ from those on the autistic spectrum. [00:21:30] How and why our environment deeply impacts us as Sensitives. [00:46:50] Quotes: “HSP are perceptive. We attend to subtleties, we're cautious and reflective so we make great leaders. We are in tune with what other people need to succeed and thrive. So I say, go for it, put HSP in positions of power. When we do we will likely have people that are making careful decisions that benefit the greater good of society.” - Dr. Bianca Acevedo “HSP or those with SPS often seek out non-impulsive high sensation experiences. This means that they will book an exciting adventure but they won't do it without first doing some research.” - Dr. Bianca Acevedo Connect with Bianca: www.biancaacevedo.com Resources and links Mentioned: The Highly Sensitive Brain (Discount Code Neuro30) The Highly Sensitive Brain: An fMRI study of sensory processing sensitivity and response to others' emotions Sensory Processing Sensitivity Predicts Individual Differences in Resting Sensory Processing Sensitivity in the context of Environmental Sensitivity: A critical review and development of research agenda The Functional Highly Sensitive Brain: A review of underlying SPS and seemingly related disorders Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Childhood Quality Effects on Neural Responses to Emotional Stimuli Further Articles on the Topics Discussed: Psychology Today Blog The 3 Genes That Potentially Lead to High Sensitivity The Difference Between the Typical Brain & the Highly Sensitive Brain Episode Transcript Here Head to Mêrfleur Wellness to discover more. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along...

Going rogue from our usual Friday release routine and sharing from the heart, Jessi gives us the inner experience of the Authentic Calm Method in honor of its release on August 26th. We encourage you to hop in for the creation, intention, and experince of releasing the ACM. Full of vulnerable honesty and a clear vision for the Mêrfleur Natural Sensitive World, this is not an episode to miss! If it feels right, find the Authentic Calm Method here. With so much love, Jessi & the Mêrfleur Wellness Team

Season 2 Episode 45 This week we are joined by the Founder of Simplified, Megan Golightly, to discuss the power of a peaceful orderly space. Sensitive, this is foundational. You require calm and ease in your home environment. Clutter, disorganization, and chaos can turn on your brain's alarm mode and cultivate nervous system overactivation. What does this feel like? Anxiety, overwhelm, and even depression! We all want the end results of a spacious home, but how do we get inspired, feel motivated, make the time, and maintain it? Megan is here to guide us! With a background in psychology, she focuses on the meaning behind every action or inaction. Removing shame, guilt, and avoidance, Megan takes us deep into ourselves to show us the way out, revealing our subconscious programming, identifying the emotional layers, and highlighting common blocks. Prepare for multiple reframes and fascinating clarification on the organizational process. Don't worry, perfection is not the goal. Freedom, relief and ease are Megan's passion. You will finish this episode understanding the truth of Simplified - by transforming your home you are actually transforming you. Topics Discusses: Megan's definition of clutter and why so many of us struggle to manage it. [00:07:10] Questions Megan asks her clients to reframe the narrative around letting go of material things. [00:13:50] Wisdom for Mothers and anyone sharing a home around how to create a safe and calming home environment. [00:30:00] Quotes: "For Sensitives, there is often an expectation of perfection that leaves us paralyzed. It's easier for us to do nothing than to do something incorrectly and have to deal with the mistake. We can support this by asking ourselves questions that reframe this behaviour.” - Megan Golighly “Setting an appointment with yourself dedicated to organizing helps you stay focused. Whether that means putting on music, inviting over a friend or lighting candles, setting aside the time and creating the environment helps you stay in the game.” - Megan Golighly “Often children grieve something when they have to let it go. You can't stop grief, it's going to happen so the best thing to do it to allow them to feel sad. When you allow them to work through the emotions you create the opportunity for new neural pathways to form that can be used later in life when they may suffer the loss of a person or face difficulties of their own.” - Megan Golightly Connect with Megan Golightly: Simplified on Instagram www.gosimplified.com Simplified's How-To Guides Links Mentioned: Embracing Sensitivity at Home Episode Transcript Here Book a 1:1 Sensitive Session with Sensitive Guide Jessi Michel Agadoni. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Season 2 Episode 44 A great follow-up to episode 42, Jessi is diving deeper into cultivating relationship health as Sensitives. You have a beautiful gift that allows you to expect and see what others in your life need. You provide and care for them in powerful ways they typically appreciate. When it comes time for you to receive care and comfort, it can be natural to expect these loved ones to respond in kind. Yet, this rarely occurs. This unmet expectation can be the very cause of deep frustration and bitterness. Jessi shares from a lifetime of personal experience that this doesn't have to be the case. This episode will help you release old beliefs, view others from a place of compassionate understanding, and acquire the love and care you need and deserve in your most important relationships. Topics Discussed: Why Sensitives see the world through a unique lens. [00:02:10] Navigating relationships with family, friends and lovers that are not as sensitive. [00:10:50] Why it's important to hold space for relationships with both Sensitives and non-sensitives. [00:20:00] Quotes: “As Sensitives, we're here to be thought leaders. We're here to dig in, ask the big questions and sink our toes into concepts and spiritual questions that we may never have answers to. We are really good at sitting in that space of not having a solid black or white answer. We live in the grey.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “I believe empathy is a skill that can be developed, but for natural Sensitive, it's innate. It's always there. We don't have to develop it. It's just there and we never lose it. We can attempt to step into denial but it's always going to be there underneath it all.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “The reality is not everyone is going to get you. The sooner you can embrace that, the more you can release the expectation and pursue deep fulfillment with people that can provide it.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned: 3 Tips for Navigating Your Unconscious Ability to Physically Merge Episode Transcript Here Book a 1:1 Sensitive Session with Sensitive Guide Jessi Michel Agadoni. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Season 2 Episode 43  This week, we welcome the beautiful soul and brilliant entrepreneur, Leah Kirpalani. Leah is an innovative leader in the clean beauty and wellness space, a voice for the small beauty maker, and an all around impactful leader. As the Founder & President of Shop Good, a one-of-a-kind clean beauty shop and organic spa, her mission is to curate a safe haven and educational forum filled to the brim with the best non-toxic makeup, skin and body care. In this episode, Leah offers us a backstage pass and reveals her resilient and compassionate approach to business. Starting with her own health journey, she weaves us through her expansive story. From an impassioned young entrepreneur to motherhood to running a sizable team with care to navigating the waves of COVID as a Sensitive, her courage is obvious, her tenderness palatable, and her fortitude inspiring. You will leave this episode feeling incredibly empowered! Topics Discussed: Leah's professional and personal journey ultimately landing in the wellness and clean beauty space. [00:05:18] Running a business and leading a team through unexpected hurdles. [00:20:40] Trusting your body's innate ability and desire to bring you back to health and restoration. [00:30:00] Leah's personal mantra. [00:39:00] Quotes: “The body and energy that we have is the most powerful tool in medicine that we have access to.” - Leah Kirpalani “I went through decades of trying everything only to realize everything I need to heal is in my own body. It's ironic because most of us would rather pay thousands of dollars on specialists than to sit in our pain and look within.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “The intention for Shop Good was to create the space that I wished I had when I was sick. A space where I could walk in and not have to turn over every single label. I could feel safe and calm and taken care of. I could look across the counter to someone and say, I'm struggling and for that person to say, I hear you, I see you and we've got you. That's what Shop Good is.” - Leah Kirpalani Links Mentioned: Botnia by Justine at Shop Good Connect with Leah: Shop Good Shop Good Spa Shop Good on Instagram Shop Good on TikTok Episode Transcript Here Book a 1:1 Sensitive Session with Sensitive Guide Jessi Michel Agadoni. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

The unique ability to merge with other beings is a phenomenon that many Sensitives unconsciously experience. Merging goes a step beyond feeling empathy or absorbing emotions, it's a transfer of energy that allows us to experience firsthand what humans and animals are physically experiencing. As Jessi shares in today's episode, she was recently reminded of this ability when she was unexpectedly overwhelmed with the same bodily symptoms as that of her injured husband. As we have discussed in previous episodes, feeling others' experiences without awareness can lead to overwhelm and dis-ease. It is vital you recognize what feelings belong to you and now you can begin to differentiate the physical symptoms that are truly you verses another's body. Jessi guides us through her 3 key steps for identifying, processing, and releasing a merge. We hope this episode brings you comfort and offers a fresh understanding of the power and giftings of your sensitive body! Topics Discussed: What it means to energetically and physically merge with another being and how it differs from empathy. [00:3:50] Becoming consciously aware of how impacted you are by others physical experience of life. [00:15:20] Jessi's three steps to navigate the experience of merging with others. [00:18:15] Quotes: "As Sensitives, it's important to recognize that we have a responsibility to hold ourselves back and refrain from stepping into someone else's experiences unless we are consciously invited in." - Jessi Michel Agadoni “Just because you can bring people happiness doesn't mean that you always should. If you are doing that in every relationship you will have merged with so many people that you will no longer be a single being. You won't know who you are and you'll be exhausted. There will be no you left.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni "There is something to be said for being in the space of those that are unwell or suffering all the time. Whether you are consciously aware of it or not, you are picking up that energy. You're in that frequency. You're in that energy and you need to protect yourself from that." - Jessi Michel Agadoni Episode Transcript Here { journal link here} Book a 1:1 Sensitive Session with Sensitive Guide Jessi Michel Agadoni. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Episode 41 Seaon 2 Jessi sits down with Astrologer and Human Design Mentor, Amy Lea to deepen our understanding and use of multiple life-changing personality & archetyping systems. From owning your own business, to cultivating coherence over hustle, to navigating the complex world of astrology, to the ins and out of human design integration, to working in synchronicity with the power of the moon, and embodying energetic alignment, there is a lot covered in this week's episode! Amy's intentional study and experiential guidance will open the door to both modern and ancient routes of self-discovery and healthy ownership. You will walk away inspired and ready to master the energetics of your life. Don't miss out on this powerful conversation! Topics Discussed: Amy's journey leading her to serve others through astrology and mentorship. [00:04:25] The process of creating an energetically-aligned business after leaving a traditional corporate position. [00:28:00] Becoming conscious of the power of the moon to work in partnership with its natural rhythm. [00:45:10] Resources and recommendations for those interested in starting their journey with Human Design. [00:54:30]. Quotes: "At its core, Human Design is a tool to help you bypass your mind and come into heart-body coherence so you can be guided by the innate receptivity of the body." - Amy Lea "I genuinely believe that life wants to support you. It's about finding the way of living, working, and being in the world that works for you. No two people are the same." - Amy Lea "I would like to affirm how important it is to honor yourself and your truth. Give yourself permission to do things differently. You're not meant to feel overwhelmed or exhausted all the time." - Amy Lea Connect with Amy Lea: www.amylae.com @amylea.co Links Mentioned: My Human Design Steven Forrest Gene Keys Episode Transcript Here Book a 1:1 Sensitive Session with Sensitive Guide Jessi Michel Agadoni. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.

Episode 40 Season 2 You're currently in a phase of upleveling, returning to your authentic self, your original nature, and it's intense. You're stirring up a ton of emotions, both old and new, perhaps it even feels like you're taking a step backwards rather than forwards. Finding purpose, clearing the patterns of childhood, and easing into your true self can and will be possible if you remain in your body through it. Don't give up! Jessi is here to teach you how to do this with 3 simple steps in today's episode. Jump in! Topics Discussed: Why moving forward can often bring back old thought patterns, emotions, and habits. [00:06:20] How to eliminate doubt when feelings of second-guessing resurface. [00:15:25] How nature can help us see clearly and return to our original selves. [00:28:12] Jessi shares what's coming forward with The Authentic Calm Method. [00:34:50] Quotes: “When we navigate big transformational seasons in life, we're being asked to release old patterns and to step into something that represents who we want to be. This is really a return. A return back to our original selves, how we came into this world and who we are ultimately supposed to be.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “We're supposed to live in our bodies, not our minds. Our minds are accessories while our body is our 3D reality.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “To become our authentic selves we need to be amongst nature's frequencies. I believe that modern life has cut us off from the energy presence that helps us know who we truly are. Immersing yourself in nature is a great way to regain this connection.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni Links Mentioned: Authentic Calm Method Waitlist Episode Transcript Here Book a 1:1 Sensitive Session with Sensitive Guide Jessi Michel Agadoni. Support the show or buy Jessi a kombucha here! Follow along or message us @merfleurwellness and @authenticcalm.