Empathy or Enmeshment? Can you tell?

Many people identify as empaths. They will describe it as “I feel what others feel.” 

They also often share how challenging and exhausting it is. 

In today’s episode of Uncover and Elevate I am going to describe to you the difference between empathy and enmeshment, because often, what people label as empathy is actually enmeshment. 

Enmeshment is exhausting. 

Empathy cultivates compassion and intimacy, not exhaustion. 

I’ll break it all down in the episode. You can listen HERE. 

I’d love to get your feedback on my distinctions between the two. 

What questions did the episode bring up for you?  

What relationships do you have that might be sliding on the scale into enmeshment instead of healthy empathy? 

As always, leave a comment or DM me and let me know. 

Please share this episode on social and tag me! Then I’d love for you to post a 5 Start Review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes such a big difference and will help others find the show. I’ll be incredibly grateful!

Is Parenting Hard? Duh.

This year has been difficult for parents in many ways. Having to manage remote learning for school-age kids, everyone being home so much, having most, if not all, of our kids activities canceled, and we’re home more too! NO ONE is getting a break from each other! 

I have four adult children ranging from 33 - 40 years old. I’m grateful I didn’t have to manage a pandemic while my kids were young. I admire and respect all of you who are living this “new normal.” 

One of the hardest parts about being a parent is having healthy boundaries with our kids so that we can play the role of guide and not get enmeshed with them. 

What does it mean to be enmeshed with our kids? 

How do we create an environment that allows our kids to become the unique expression that they are, rather than overly influencing who you want them to become?

In today’s episode of Liberate Your People Pleaser I’ll explore the controversial role of parents in their kid’s lives. 

When are we giving too much? When are we over-functioning? When do we empower them? When do we take-away their power? 

Join me in this special episode of Liberate Your People Pleaser, then leave a comment and share your struggles and triumphs as a parent. 

Listen to today’s episode HERE.