Not all thieves come in the night—some come wrapped in the guise of friendship, family, or familiarity. Energy vampires drain your vitality not with malice, but with relentless need. In this reflective, Zen-inspired episode, we’ll explore how to recognize energy vampires, understand the emotional cost of unchecked compassion, and the spiritual discipline of setting boundaries.

Drawing on teachings from Suzuki Roshi and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, this episode guides you through:

• Identifying energy vampires and their behavior

• Recognizing the toll on your nervous system and creativity

• What genuine compassion looks like (and what idiot compassion is)

• How to set clear, loving boundaries

• Techniques to restore and protect your energy

Let this be your gentle wake-up call to reclaim your time, peace, and light. Your energy is sacred. Let’s protect it.

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