Avoid taking on the pain and suffering of others

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of supporting loved ones without losing oneself in their struggles.

It can be a struggle to be there for loved ones struggling. And the more empathetic you feel, the more you may feel yourself getting deeper into the same struggle with them. It can sometimes be a challenge to be there for someone without losing yourself in the process.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Colaianni

Topics covered

• empathy
• emotional support
• mental health
• boundaries
• self-care

Keywords

• pain
• suffering
• empathy
• support
• boundaries
• mental health

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