Have you ever realized you can love someone — but you don’t want to carry their emotions anymore?

In this 30–35 minute episode of The Unpolished Path, we explore the difference between empathy and over-responsibility — and how to stay emotionally open without abandoning yourself.

Through personal reflection and grounded insight, we unpack: – Why empaths and caregivers often absorb what isn’t theirs – How to tell the difference between connection and self-abandonment – What it means to love without fixing, rescuing, or carrying – Body cues that signal when you’re overextending – How to stay present without collapsing

This episode is for anyone learning how to be kind, open, and loving — without losing themselves in the process.

Includes a grounding practice and a gentle reminder: You don’t have to close your heart to stay safe—you just have to stay connected to yourself.

✨ Plus a soft mention of my book No Guilt Self-Care, available on Amazon and in my Stan Store.