Epi 63: 15 Signs You Are An Empath!
Do you feel things deeply? Have you ever been told you are too sensitive? Are you the peacemaker amongst your friends and family?
If so, you may be an empath. Being an empath is a superpower if you know how to use it to your advantage.
This week we are taking a one-on-one deep dive into what it means to be an empath, the top 15 signs that you are one, how to regulate your emotional and mental wellbeing from today forward, the brain science behind the empathic feeling, and lastly, we’ll chat about grounding and necessary practices you need to make your life work for you!
If you aren’t sure why you behave the way you do, this episode will open your eyes and give you workable tools to best serve yourself and the people you love.
So, let’s shift our perspectives and ability to be our best selves.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Questions to help you determine if you are an empath?
04:23 The metric to know if you are an empath based on your answers to the questions
04:40 The difference between being an empath and being empathic
05:40 The mirror neuron system of the brain is part of the reason why you are an empath
06:51 A real-life example of how the mirror neuron system impacts your day-to-day life
08:22 A definition of what it means to be an empath
10:05 Words for anyone who has been told they are too emotional, too much, or to anything…
10:53 Are empaths real?
11:35 The differences between an empath and a highly sensitive person
13:17 Are empaths developed through trauma?
15:50 The cons of being an empath
19:11 The superpower, pros, of being an empath
24:59 How to support yourself or someone who is an empath
First must: boundaries
26:03 #2 must: Do you have emotional space for my problem right now? Holding space as an empath
27:21 #3 must: Take time to learn about energy and your emotions
29:03 #4 must: Giving yourself permission to unplug and practice self-care
30:33 #5 must: We must practice mindfulness and regulate the nervous system
31:22 #6 must: Learn to silence your inner critic
33:20 #7 must: Be careful of who you surround yourself with
35:05 Empaths must learn to detach
36:06 #8 must: Get to know your inner narrative
36:39 #9 must: Learn how to create balance and ground yourself
38:47 Practices that serve you as an empath
Shielding Visualization
40:55 Create a journaling practice to regulate emotions
42:33 Create a meditation practice to help release emotions and find grounding
44:08 Use your breath to regulate your system. Use the Box Breathing technique
46:49 The emotional body scan technique
49:09 Use affirmations for intentionality
Being an empathy is a superpower and helps create peace in the world. So, don’t deny your abilities!
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