Episode 63: What is Empathy Burnout + 7 Gentle Ways To Cope

Feeling drained, foggy, or emotionally tapped out during the holidays? You're not alone.

In this episode, you'll learn what empathic burnout is, how it shows up in your body, and why certain times like the holiday season can increase the risk due to higher emotional exposure, shifting routines, and layered relational dynamics. Whether you're neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or just carrying too much, this episode will help you understand why self-compassion is the most powerful (and most misunderstood) tool for recovery. I'll walk you through specific self-compassion strategies like "in for me, out for you" breathing, micro-movements, grounding touch, and internal phrases to help you stay steady especially when you don't have the option to step away. Mindful Self-Compassion For Burnout: Kristen Neff (20% off with this link to Bookshop dot org)

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• Mindful Self-Compassion For Burnout: Kristen Neff (20% off with this link to Bookshop dot org)
• The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook: Kristen Neff