We live in an often overwhelming world – the 24-hour news cycle, social media, and technology constantly demand our attention. If you’re a highly sensitive or empathic person, this can leave you exhausted.

But rather than being a weakness, high sensitivity can be something of a superpower allowing you to feel things deeply, care about and connect with others, and appreciate nature.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Judith Orloff, author of "The Empath's Survival Guide" about strategies you can use to protect your energy, health, and maximize the benefits of being an empath or highly sensitive person.