Episode #77: Empaths in the Wild: The Beauty and Burden of Feeling Deeply

Feeling deeply isn’t easy—but it can be beautiful. Tami and Scott, from The Assist Podcast, dive into what it means to live as empaths, including Scott’s life-changing near-death experience. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or felt weighed down by the emotions of others, you’ll resonate with this episode. They discuss self-discovery, trauma, parenting, and building meaningful connections for those ready to feel, heal, and grow.

Whether you’re navigating your own empath journey, supporting your kids through relationships, or simply seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this episode will remind you that healing happens in connection—and that we’re not meant to do life alone.

Show Notes:

• 1:34 – Scott isn’t a creeper (and the coffee shop mix-up)
• 4:00 – “Empaths in the wild” & challenging gender roles
• 9:30 – Why we self-sabotage (The Assist Podcast)
• 11:24 – Growing up as an empathic kid
• 17:09 – The death of Scott’s former self
• 20:32 – Stop chasing butterflies—build the garden
• 24:38 – How we learned we were empaths (Episode 2) 
• 34:45 – Parenting, modeling conversations, & Episode 75 call-back
• 47:35 – Don’t close doors on healing connections
• 57:00 – Embracing authenticity
• 1:01:34 – Why deep connections can feel scary
• 1:20:00 – Scott’s go-to “cry movie” 1:22:22 – The Assist Podcast: Tami's Episode