Listen "Understanding Empathy Fatigue: Protecting Your Happiness & Mental Health Amid Global Pain"
Episode Synopsis
In the midst of this ongoing crisis, where the world seems so divisive, how do we stay empathetic without succumbing to emotional exhaustion?
In this episode, we delve deep into the balance between compassion and self-care. Sharing personal experiences and actionable advice, we explore the signs of empathy fatigue, and how to navigate the weight of international tragedies like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without compromising our own well-being.
Learn about the shadow side of empathy and how it can weaponised to cause more damage. We also talk about strategies that can be used to maintain balance and safeguard our mental health as we hold space for all those who are suffering. Remember, your emotional health is paramount, and it's possible to care for others without losing yourself. Tune in and discover how to channel your empathy productively.
SHOWNOTES-
00:00:00 - Coming Up…
00:01:35 - How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is Affecting us?
00:02:30 - Potency of Empathy
00:04:50 - The SHADOW SIDE of Empathy
00:06:30 - Dangers of Empathy Bias
00:10:10 - Shift your Focus
00:11:45 - From Empathy Overload to Emotional Cynicism
00:13:25 - Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue
00:15:15 - Steps to Creating a Better Balance
00:18:45 - Don't Let your Empathy Make you Part of the Problem
00:20:30 - Beware of Agenda Oriented News Channels
00:21:11 - Steps to a Better Emotional Health
00:23:20 - Wield the Power Of Empathy
Get in Touch - [email protected]
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Subscribe to my YouTube Chanel and get access to more solo and interview conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@kratimehra/
Follow me on Instagram - https://www.kratimehra.com/mehra_krati/
In this episode, we delve deep into the balance between compassion and self-care. Sharing personal experiences and actionable advice, we explore the signs of empathy fatigue, and how to navigate the weight of international tragedies like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without compromising our own well-being.
Learn about the shadow side of empathy and how it can weaponised to cause more damage. We also talk about strategies that can be used to maintain balance and safeguard our mental health as we hold space for all those who are suffering. Remember, your emotional health is paramount, and it's possible to care for others without losing yourself. Tune in and discover how to channel your empathy productively.
SHOWNOTES-
00:00:00 - Coming Up…
00:01:35 - How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is Affecting us?
00:02:30 - Potency of Empathy
00:04:50 - The SHADOW SIDE of Empathy
00:06:30 - Dangers of Empathy Bias
00:10:10 - Shift your Focus
00:11:45 - From Empathy Overload to Emotional Cynicism
00:13:25 - Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue
00:15:15 - Steps to Creating a Better Balance
00:18:45 - Don't Let your Empathy Make you Part of the Problem
00:20:30 - Beware of Agenda Oriented News Channels
00:21:11 - Steps to a Better Emotional Health
00:23:20 - Wield the Power Of Empathy
Get in Touch - [email protected]
Subscribe to the newsletter - https://www.kratimehra.com/experible/
For more, visit - https://www.kratimehra.com/experible/
Subscribe to my YouTube Chanel and get access to more solo and interview conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@kratimehra/
Follow me on Instagram - https://www.kratimehra.com/mehra_krati/
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