Listen "09: Finding Balance as a Sensitive Empath"
Episode Synopsis
Do you feel others emotions as deeply as your own? In this episode, I talk with Mishka Clavijo Kimball, LMFT about how to care for yourself as an empath and: • Growing up sensitive as the eldest in a latino family and how family roles impact your experience as an HSP • Learning to provide support in a balanced way and not automatically jumping in to rescue others • How to care for yourself more and not love others too much at your own expense • Differences, myths, and strengths of HSPs and empaths • Self-care practices that allow you to reconnect to yourself and soothe overwhelm • Practices for setting physical and energetic boundaries, restoring energy through connection with nature and water, ancestral healing, salsa dancing, mindfulness, yoga, and journaling Mishka is a Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Transformational Coach with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. She specializes in helping Empaths and HSPs live a life of balance and peace. Mishka is the author of The Empath’s Self-Care Journal and has worked with hundreds of clients helping them heal and transform their lives. Mishka has a private practice based in Los Angeles, where she offers virtual therapy services for clients on a 1:1 basis. Keep in touch with Mishka: • Website: https://www.sensibilidadcounseling.com • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensibilidadcounseling • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensibilidadcounseling • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishka-clavijo-kimball-m-s-lmft-45601649 Resources Mentioned: • Finding Peace and Balance: A 6-week course for Empaths who want to heal from emotional overwhelm and learn to protect their energy. https://www.sensibilidadcounseling.com/online-course-for-sensitives • The Empath’s Self-Care Journal: https://www.sensibilidadcounseling.com/empathselfcareshop/p/style-01-ej5na-7klle • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk: Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.
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