In this episode, Erin chats with Yvonne as she shares her insights on leadership, empathy, and the importance of addressing grief and addiction within our communities. Drawing from her experiences as a nurse and a mother, she emphasizes the need for proactive conversations about grief and the role of empathy in supporting those facing challenges. Yvonne advocates for creating compassionate communities that allow individuals to recover openly and encourages listeners to embrace discomfort as part of the learning process.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• We are all leaders in our own lives.
• Nobody can make us happy; we must take responsibility for our own happiness.
• Empathy is a skill that needs to be practiced.
• It's okay to be a hot mess; just show up for others.
• Your 10 is your 10; everyone experiences grief differently.
• It's better to say something than nothing when supporting others.
• Compassionate communities are essential for recovery.
• Life is uncomfortable; we need to get used to it.
• You can start making a difference now, no matter your past.
• Just show up and see how it feels to support others.

Connect with Yvonne:

• Website: https://yvonneheath.com/

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker/
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca 
• Inside Out Empathy Free Chapter: https://www.insideoutempathy.com/free-chapter/
• Sign up for “The E in the Room” Newsletter: https://www.erinthorp.ca/newsletter/

This show was produced by ELF Solutions Inc.