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Jun 2025
15m 30s

The Empath's Guide to Family Drama

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
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Feeling off in your family relationships but can’t quite name why? In this therapy-informed episode, discover why emotionally attuned people often feel the most destabilized by quiet family disconnection—and what to do about it. You’ll learn how over-functioning in the face of emotional distance leads to internal chaos, and how to redefine closeness in a way that protects your peace. If you’re tired of walking away from family time feeling resentful, unseen, or like it’s your job to fix what’s broken, this episode offers a path back to clarity, self-respect, and calm.

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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