Ep 156: Sympathy vs empathy vs empaths + how to avoid pity

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Four weeks ago I’d have told you I’m deeply empathetic.

I still am! But I’ve been humbled as to how much I can declare that in scenarios in which I truly have never walked a similar path.

It’s rare we have “overnight change” moments. When they happen we get a clear vision of a before and after of ourselves.

Today we’ll chat about:

• The difference between sympathy, empathy, and being an empath.
• Why pity feels gross and how we shift to a much better feeling. (Whether they’re feeling it towards you, or you to them.)
• The 4 H’s to know your role in supporting someone. (I love an easy to remember hack!)
• And the #1 thing I implore you to start doing when people ask how you’re doing. 🙏🏻

Links in this episode:

• IG post about Aaron’s accident
• GoFundMe to support Aaron’s recover journey
• Mama of a daughter in a wheelchair, LittleMissMiggy
• Ep 17: Am I doing self-love wrong?

Would love to hear your thoughts after today’s episode @HilaryRushford! If you think this would bless someone else please share it and tag me!