Are You Absorbing Other People’s Energy? What Every Empath Needs to Know

In this episode of Wild Enthusiasm for Living, I’m talking about something I know so many of us experience but don’t always have words or tools for: being an empath, absorbing other people’s emotions, and how to protect your energy without shutting down your heart.

For years, I thought being empathic just meant I was a good listener or deeply caring. But what I didn’t understand was how much of the emotional weight I was carrying around wasn’t actually mine. As a therapist, a sensitive person, and someone who works closely with others’ inner worlds, I spent years feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted, and thinking it was just part of who I was. It wasn’t.

What I’ve come to learn is that being an empath doesn’t have to mean being drained all the time. It’s not about cutting yourself off from people or becoming emotionally numb, either. It’s about knowing when the energy you’re feeling isn’t yours, and having practices that help you come back to your center. I share the mindset shifts and energetic tools that have helped me stay grounded, clear, and still open-hearted, whether I’m working with clients or just moving through everyday life.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever wondered, Why do I feel so much? Or found themselves wiped out after being around others. Whether you're in a healing profession or you're just naturally sensitive to people and spaces, this episode will help you begin to recognize what’s yours and what’s not, and show you how to let go of the rest.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotions that seemed to come out of nowhere, or if you’ve spent years feeling like your sensitivity is something to be managed or fixed, this one’s for you. What if it’s actually one of your greatest gifts, and it just needs a little energetic support?

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