Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to empathize with someone without getting caught up in their negativity?

For highly sensitive people (HSPs), balancing empathy and self-preservation can feel like an impossible task—especially with loved ones. This episode dives into a relatable challenge: being present for someone else’s pain without losing yourself or enabling their negativity.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How to engage empathetically without reinforcing negative patterns.
• Ways to sidestep the emotional pull of someone else's unresolved pain.
• Why empathy doesn’t have to mean codependence—and how to reclaim your power in tough conversations.

Listen now to unlock practical tools and mindset shifts that will transform how you approach challenging emotional situations.

Todd

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