Understanding Empathy Fatigue: Protecting Your Happiness & Mental Health Amid Global Pain

2023-10-30

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...

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