Are you the one who always feels the vibe shift in the room? The one who starts overexplaining, fixing, or apologizing before anyone even asks you to?

This episode is your permission slip to stop taking responsibility for everyone else’s mood. We’re unpacking how emotional caretaking starts, why it’s not your fault, and how to finally stop confusing empathy with control.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained just by being around people, this one’s for you.

💬 In this episode:

• How emotional caretaking becomes a survival pattern
• The difference between empathy and enmeshment
• Why other people’s emotions feel like your responsibility
• Practical tools to stay grounded in your own lane

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• Language to notice when you’re absorbing others’ energy
• Tools to detach with compassion (not guilt)
• A nervous-system-level reminder that your peace matters, too