The On-Call Empath

When our back hurts, it’s only natural to assume that we’ve suffered an injury of some sort. There simply isn’t a close connection between the condition of the spine and whether or not people experience discomfort.  There are millions of people with severe chronic neck &back pain who show no structural abnormalities in their back at all. Is it then all in their minds?  In this episode, we will tal...

The holidays should be filled with fun and cheer but for some empaths and HSP's can be a nightmare. Many of us avoid family gatherings where you might be trapped with a Narcissistic family member.  Our mental health and safety come first, and you will experience less emotional fallout afterward if you know how to protect yourself.  My guest Yitz Epistein, the narcissistic expert makes a...

Maybe you were born into a tough situation where the odds were already stacked against you. However, you are not a victim of your circumstances but a product of your choices.  My guest Nelson Tressler shares how he overcame murder, abuse, a failing marriage, and much more in this episode.  Nelson is now the CEO of  https://igotsmarter.com/ and author of The Unlucky Sperm Club.  His story will trul...

The holiday season should be celebrated with family and friends however for many empaths and HSP's it can be a very stressful time of year. Of course, this year will not be the same as before due to the worldwide pandemic. Boundaries aren’t a bad thing, or about being selfish or disrespectful. In fact, setting good boundaries can be a liberating act of self-care. In other words, setting limits can...

This Pandemic can be extremely overwhelming and cause strong emotions especially for those with mental health conditions.  The coming months of the pandemic could be catastrophic as many of us try to prepare for a second shutdown. What can we expect from this "new normal' and what does the future look like when things calm down with COVID-19. In this episode, Stacie Boyar licensed Psychotherapist...

Forgiveness is important because there are senseless crimes committed in a fit of anger where one brief moment can alter the course of our lives. Many Empaths may not have the ability to forgive, thereby contributing to more resentment and anger in the world.  My guest, Rachel S. Heslin has been immersed in the study of psychology for over 35 years. Her father, a clinical psychologist, taught his...

50th Episode!  Control is a major aspect of codependency, whether around an inability to control your own feelings, or trying to control or manipulate others in order to make yourself feel good. Sometimes dysfunction and childhood trauma are often the root of the problem for many people. In your adult life, it may mean overreacting or lashing out when your partner upset you in the slightest....

Many people will struggle this holiday season than ever before due to the worldwide pandemic. So many people have lost their jobs and have lost motivation to get into the holiday spirit. The absence of a loved one or a close family rarely seems more uncomfortable than during this flurry of expected social activity when we’re all supposed to be going to parties and exchanging gifts and enjoying jol...

For many Empaths & HSPs, anxiety, fear, and even sometimes stress is your body’s ways of protecting you. They’re letting you know something isn’t right, and you have cause to be on high alert even when there is no danger.   My guest, Catherine Dean is an unapologetic anxiety warrior, unfiltered motivational speaker and a life coach specializing in anxiety & mindset. She...

Many Empaths and HSP's struggle to identify what exactly we are feeling, and often times the most obvious label isn’t actually the most accurate. My guest, Douglas Noll is an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer. After 22 years as a trial lawyer, he’s helped Empaths & HSPs master their gift. He is also a professional peacemaker with deep knowledge about human conflict and emotions. &nbsp...

Understanding the roots of self-sabotaging behaviors can be challenging for many empaths and HSPs.  My next guest, Iris McAlpin is passionate about eradicating the stigma associated with mental illness and uses social media to openly share her story. She is a certified trauma coach and NARM® Practitioner specializing in self-sabotage, eating disorder recovery and complex trauma.   A...

What do you do when your abusers kidnap your kids and take off to another country? This episode an honest, and heart-rending story of a brave young mother’s struggle to save her precious daughters—no matter the toll it takes on her, as she through it all carries the double burden of reliving her own childhood trauma. My Guest, Lizbeth Meredith is a writer based in Anchorage, Alaska whose book, Pie...

What do you do now when you notice yourself in an activated or shut down response mode?  Many times when we empaths/HSP's stress out our bodies do not get a chance to recover.  We end up taking on even more stress without thinking of the consequences and the havoc it may cause on our nervous system.   My guest Marin Mccue talks about her personal struggles dealing with stress while...

There seems to be no shortage of narcissists in the world today.  Where do they come from and how does one develop narcissistic traits in the first place? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into answering many questions by my guest, Yitz Epstein a narcissistic expert.  The victims who have been subjected to narcissistic abuse, especially in the early developmental years, have is...

An empowered empath is someone who used to give their power away but has learned how to manage their sensitivity and reclaim power My guest Rebecca Garifo talks about narcissism, trauma specifically sexual and incest, and becoming an empowered empath.  Rebecca, grew up relying on communication with her spirit family since I couldn’t trust my born family. She goes into detail on how she surviv...

In this episode, Certified Trauma Support Specialist and Holistic Life Coach, Amy Fiedler returns to deliver a new understanding and perspective of where our healthcare system is flawed, failing us and keeping us sick. Amy talks about an alternative approach to your mental and physical health with an emphasis on self-advocacy and self-awareness. If your an Empath or HSP  frustrated with...

We all make mistakes in life and no one is perfect in this world. It takes a special person to own up to their past mistakes in life and start all over after losing his wife, kids, and his job after making some bad really decisions.  My guest, Zach Mathers is a recovering alcoholic and turned his life around after committing adultery.  Zach explains how he dealt with all the guilt and sh...

How often do you come across a person who does the right thing when no one is looking and asks nothing in return day in and day out?   In this bonus episode, I had the great honor of speaking to a female police officer named Devin.  She gives us a closer look at her life behind the badge as a female police officer. Devin is fully transparent about her past and talks about how she de...

No matter what the cause, emotional pain can be dismissed as being less serious than physical pain, it is important that emotional pain is taken just as seriously.  In this episode, we talk about the number of common feelings that are associated with emotional pain that can have an impact on both your physical and mental health.  My guest, Ben Eden is an international speaker, life coach...

Have you ever wanted to change something, start to make a little progress but always find yourself falling short to make it last long term?  This episode hopefully will inspire you to start making that change from within you to crush your goals!  We will take a closer look at how to start creating habits and sustain lasting change.  My guest, Jessica Derkson aka. ( Habit Changer ) i...

Do you find it a challenge  to set boundaries with people?  As empaths/HSPs we tend to fall into this vicious cycle and people please to the point of complete mental breakdown. In this episode, we will identify the physical, emotional, mental, and how to regulate our emotions.  My guest, Amy Fiedler is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, Holistic Life Coach & Reiki Master Pra...

Have you ever experienced a sudden rush of overwhelming anxiety and fear? Many empaths and HSP"s suffer from anxiety and panic attacks on a daily basis. In this episode, Dr. Cortez "The Anxiety Doctor" will talk about the symptoms, treatment, and self-help tips. We will cover the following:  Do empaths have a higher chance of getting Anxiety? -Can anxiety be cured? -How do you treat anxiety?...

Do find yourself going out of your way and making sacrifices for other people's happiness, but not getting much in return?   Codependency is a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another individual's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, and irresponsibility. It seems to be common among some HSP's and empaths. Some of the characteristics of codependency i...

If you struggle with coping with life’s blows, you’re not alone.  Everyone encounters challenging times in their lives at one point or another. I think we can all agree that you never know what life will throw at you.  My guest, Kawan Glover is a Survivor because he has lived through a stroke and three brain surgeries. He also dealt with suicidal ideations, one attempt, opioid addiction,...

In this episode, my guest Francisco Garcia explains his own journey in life and how having a disability did not stop him from crushing his goals in life. Francisco kept pushing forward despite being in a wheelchair for most of his life.  He's going to talk about his childhood challenges and how he wasn’t like his peers growing up but tried to look for the best in every situation. Francisco had to...