10 Things Empaths Say About Themselves.

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Ever feel like the weight of the world's emotions rests on your shoulders? You're not alone. 

On the Realized Empath Podcast, I, Kristen Schwartz, peel back the layers of the empath experience, shedding light on the mixed blessing of our sensitivity and the self-perceptions that can either hinder or harness our potential. 

This chat is a deep dive into empaths' internal dialogue, looking at common statements that resonate in our community, such as the overwhelming absorption of others' emotions and the struggle to thrive in a world that can seem too harsh for our sensitive souls. 

This episode isn't just about empath struggles; it's a roadmap for transforming vulnerability into empowerment. We discuss strategies for expressing our emotional depth creatively to prevent burnout and differentiate between our feelings and those we pick up from those around us. 

Find solace in the truth that while sensitivity can isolate, it can also be the bridge to building a community that 'gets' us. If you've ever been told you're too sensitive or felt the urge to fix everything for everyone, this conversation is your beacon, guiding you to navigate life with confidence and self-acceptance. 

There are no guests, just us, as we journey toward embracing our empathic gifts to shape a more compassionate world for ourselves and others.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 2 (00:22):
Hello everybody, Welcome back to the Realized
Empath Podcast.
I'm Kristen Schwartz, and todaywe're going to be dissecting
some of the most common thingsempaths say about themselves.
We're going to explore whythese thoughts surface, their
potential impacts on our livesand how we can harness them for

(00:43):
growth.
So let's examine each statement, understand its roots and
transform our perspective toempower our empathic selves.
So the first one is I feeleverything so deeply.
So this thought often stemsfrom our acute sensory
perceptions and deep emotionalprocessing.

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Empaths say this because theyexperience emotions more
intensely than the averageperson.
While this deep feeling canfoster deep relationships and
artistic expression, it can alsolead to emotional burnout if
not managed carefully.
By channeling this depth intocreative activities, empaths can

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actually prevent overwhelm anduse their sensitivity as a
source of strength andinspiration.
And here's the second thingthat empaths may say about
themselves.
I can't help but take on otherpeople's emotions.
So what this statement does isit reflects the empathic trait

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of emotional contagion, whereone naturally mirrors the
emotions they perceive aroundthem.
While this can make empathsexcellent supporters and healers
, it can also blur the linesbetween their emotions and those
of others.
And what this does is it leadsto confusion and fatigue.
So learning to recognize andseparate your emotions from

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everybody else is crucial, andempaths can practice techniques
like visualization or simpleaffirmations to remind
themselves that they areobservers of emotions, not
carriers.
All right, number three I'm toosensitive to handle this world.

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This is something we can hearwhen empaths feel overwhelmed by
the harsh realities around them.
Raise your hand if this is truefor you right now.
So this statement comes fromfatigue or disillusionment,
especially after exposure tointense negative situations.

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Though sensitivity can seemlike a barrier sometimes and I
get that it also equips us withthe unique ability to empathize
and connect deeply with theunique ability to empathize and
connect deeply.
So reframing this sensitivityas a tool rather than a
hindrance can help empathsnavigate the world more
effectively, and when we do that, we can leverage our empathic

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skills to enact a more positivechange and then protect our
energy enact a more positivechange and then protect our
energy.
Another common feeling is peopledon't understand me.
So this usually comes up fromexperiences where an empath's

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reactions or needs are met withconfusion or judgment by less
sensitive individuals.
So this feeling can lead to usfeeling withdrawn and lonely,
and if empaths start believingthat no one will ever truly get
them.
That leads to a whole otherslew of problems.
But by actively seeking andfostering a community of

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like-minded people or educatingthose around you about your
traits, empaths can overcomeisolation and create a
supportive network that leads toincreased self-acceptance and
understanding.
Now I wanna hit on an importantpoint here.
A lot of times, what we may dois we may strive to get other

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people to understand us and getus, only because our foundation
is already really shaky.
What I mean by that is do youget you?
Do you truly accept yoursensitivity?
Do you own it?
Do you still hide it?
Do you still make excuses foryourself?
So a lot of times it's ourinner uncertainty about

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ourselves that we then put onother people, and we try to get
them to get us before weactually get us.
So just something to keep inmind.
So another phrase many empathsexpress is I'm easily
overwhelmed.
So this sentiment often comesfrom the high volume of stimulus

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that empaths can process daily.
That could be crowdedenvironments or intense
interactions.
Although this can make you moreattuned to the subtleties of
your surroundings andrelationships, it can also hold
you back if it's not managedproperly.
Being overwhelmed can lead toavoidance behaviors, limiting

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your experiences andinteractions, but recognizing
and admitting that this traitactually can propel you forward
by encouraging proactivemanagement of your environment
and your engagements.
And what this does is it allowsyou to take more control,
rather than feel controlled byyour sensitivities.

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Okay, so empaths often feel likethey have to fix everyone
else's problems, right?
Think about the last time youfelt the discomfort of someone
else's discomfort and, becauseit felt uncomfortable to you,
you thought you needed to fixthem so you could feel better.

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We can sometimes trickourselves and tell ourselves
little lies that we're helpingthem to help them.
But are we helping them to helpthem?
If really we're helping them sowe feel better, so we don't
feel the energy.
So fixing everyone else'sproblems can arise from the

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empath's innate ability to feelothers' pain as their own.
This can actually foster deepconnection, sure, and make you
feel like a cherished companion,but it can also be a heavy
burden, and the mindset can leadto emotional fatigue and
burnout, which is holding youback from enjoying healthy

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reciprocal relationships.
So transforming this beliefinvolves recognizing the limits
of your responsibility andfocusing on being supportive
rather than responsible, andthis shift is crucial for
personal growth and maintainingsustainable relationships.

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All right, so many empathsdeclare I hate conflict.
Right, so many empaths declareI hate conflict.
And this often comes from thediscomfort we can feel in tense
situations due to our heightenedemotional sensitivity.
Heightened emotionalsensitivity can promote harmony
and understanding sometimes, butit can also prevent you from
addressing important issues orasserting your needs.

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So viewing conflict asinherently negative can prevent
you from growth opportunitiesand strengthening relationships
through healthy confrontations.
So, moving forward, it'sbeneficial to reframe conflict
as a chance for growth andlearning and empowering you to

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take part in discussions and beassertive and have them be
constructive, All right.
Something else that an empathmight say is I need to be alone
to recharge, and this needarises from the continual
emotional and sensory input thatwe can feel and we can view as

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draining right.
Solitude can be a powerful toolfor recharging and
self-reflection, but relyingsolely on isolation for
emotional recovery can lead toloneliness and social
disconnection, so it can holdyou back from forming supportive
, rejuvenating relationships.
So acknowledging this needwhile seeking out and

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maintaining supportive socialcontacts can help you maintain a
more balanced emotional life.
And finally, empaths often sayI can feel negative vibes
immediately.
So this finely tuned perceptionis due to the deep intuitive

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sense that we can have right.
While this can be protective,helping us to avoid, maybe,
potential harmful situations, itcan also create a barrier to
new experiences andrelationships if it's mismanaged
.