Understanding Emotional Avoidance in Empaths

08/29/23 • 22 min

As empaths, we often find ourselves caught in a cycle of overproductivity. It's not uncommon for our sensitive nature to interpret even the simplest tasks as significant threats, triggering our fight-or-flight response.
Join me, your host, and holistic counselor Kristen Schwartz, as we delve into this unique interplay between our empathic nature and productivity.
We'll uncover the hidden emotional avoidance that often fuels our busyness and discuss concrete strategies for breaking free from this cycle.
The conversation takes a turn in the second half of the episode, where we shine the spotlight on self-care and boundary setting.
As empaths, our tendency to take on more than we can handle often stems from a lack of firm boundaries. I share my insights on the power of setting boundaries with ourselves as a first step toward healthy interactions with others.
Tune in as we always challenge societal pressure to be productive and champion the art of rest and reflection.
By the end of this episode, I promise you'll understand the intricate relationship between rest, productivity, and well-being and be ready to embrace rest as a sign of strength.

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Realized Empath - Understanding Emotional Avoidance in Empaths

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Speaker 100:00:02.043

You're listening to the Realized Empath Podcast , where we get real about loving and stumbling through our sensitive lives with your host and holistic counselor , Kristin Schwartz , who helps redefine what's possible for an empath who embraces a path of self-healing .

Kristen Schwartz00:00:22.160

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Realized E