Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by Dr. Tracey Mark’s message on Emotional Intelligence. The following statement below is directly from Dr. Tracey Marks:

“ Do you seem to take on other people’s emotions and then have trouble managing them? In this video I answer a viewer question and discuss two reason you can be an emotional sponge:

1. Having low emotional intelligence

2. Being a people pleaser or wanting to save people

I also discuss 5 ways to stop being an emotional sponge.

1. Increase your self-awareness. You can get help identifying your true emotions with emotions cards that you can download from

2. Identify the origin of your emotions

3. Learn to manage your emotions so they don’t overwhelm you

4. Establish clear boundaries between yourself and others

5. Understand what’s behind your need to save people”

Dr. Tracey Marks

Why Are You An Emotional Sponge

https://youtu.be/tEzpiM3pV5k

Dr. Tracey Marks

How to Deal with Negative Emotions

https://youtu.be/puoddnGTAJk

Dr. Tracey Marks Website

http://markspsychiatry.com/emotional-sponge/