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Empathy Requires Boundaries

Nat Lynn Season 2 Episode 48

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Do you ever find yourself caring so deeply for others that you lose sight of yourself? In this episode, we explore why true empathy requires boundaries — and how without them, empathy can quickly turn into enmeshment and self-abandonment.

Empathy is one of the greatest gifts we can bring into our relationships. It allows us to connect, understand, and support others in meaningful ways. But when empathy goes unchecked, it can blur the lines between what’s yours and what’s theirs. You begin to carry pain that isn’t yours to hold, and in the process, you exhaust yourself emotionally, mentally and physically.

 We’ll dive into the psychology of empathy, why boundaries are essential for healthy connection, and how to recognise when your compassion has crossed into overextension. You’ll learn practical tools for holding space for others while still protecting your own energy, so that your empathy becomes sustainable, balanced and empowering.

This episode is a reminder that empathy and boundaries are not opposites — they are partners. When you care without losing yourself, you create healthier relationships and a stronger, more grounded sense of self.

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