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May 2025
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How Empathic People Get Stuck in Toxic R...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
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Tired of trying to think your way out of overthinking?

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Always the calm one? The fixer? The peacekeeper? When empathy goes unchecked, it can become a trap—especially in toxic relationship dynamics. In this episode, Rebecca explores how emotional labor turns into self-abandonment and why sensitivity isn't the problem. Learn how to stop shrinking yourself to stay safe and start reclaiming your boundaries, your voice, and your peace.

Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) learn practical skills to quiet your racing mind, overcome self-doubt, and actually be present in your life.

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Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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