Oct 7

Imagine Without Predicting

When your mind starts running through everything that could happen, it can be hard to remember that you're here, in this moment, and not inside the future you're imagining. Dora offers a different way to relate to uncertainty, one that doesn't ask you to stop caring about what co ... Show More

5m 53s

Oct 5

Learning To Live With Uncertainty

Dora found herself late at night reading strangers' stories online, even while knowing that the search wasn't making her feel better. Maybe you've had that experience too: knowing exactly what you're doing and doing it anyway. Sometimes the gap between knowing and doing isn't a f ... Show More

6m 9s

Oct 2

Why We're So Afraid Of Endings

We know intellectually that nothing lasts forever. Still, when our relationship ends, our circumstances change, or our chapter closes, impermanence suddenly feels a lot harder to accept. Dora looks at why we struggle against something we encounter every day, and how accepting lif ... Show More

4m 34s

Feb 2025

When Help Isn't Helpful

Ever catch yourself rushing to fix someone's problems, only to realize maybe that's not what they needed? We all want to help those we care about, but sometimes our well-meaning support misses the mark. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between being there for othe ... Show More

18m 2s

Jun 2025

730 Empath Boundaries

Do you notice micro changes in people's facial expressions and ask yourself, "What did I do wrong?" Are you able to sit with someone in pain without trying to fix them? Are you so emotionally attuned to everything and everyone that y ... Show More

23m 32s

Jul 2021

305 - Empaths (you) vs. Narcissists

In this episode, I talk about how to navigate relationships as an empath. I talk about the need to balance and not allow your empathy to be used against you and the difference between attachment and love. Get "The New Mindset Journal", "Single is your Superpower" and ... Show More

25m 18s

Feb 2021

330 - The High Cost of Caring: Compassion Fatigue

Some people who continuously care for others burn out and experience compassion fatigue, a very real and natural psychological phenomenon. How can you recognize compassion fatigue? How do you cope? It begins with having compassion for yourself.Read the transcript.Check out all th ... Show More

17m 6s

Oct 2021

Selects: How Empathy Works

Empathy can often be confused with sympathy and regular old compassion. But it's not exactly either one of those. Some say a lack of empathy can indicate sociopathic tendencies, but that's not always true either. So what is empathy and what makes someone prone to empathize? Li ... Show More

52m 21s

Apr 2025

Can We Care Too Much?

In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the emotional struggle many people face—the pendulum swing between caring too much and shutting down completely. They reflect on how this imbalance can lead to emotional exhaustion, isolation, and burno ... Show More

36m 44s

Nov 2024

#167: How to Balance Compassion for Others with Boundaries for Yourself

In today's episode, we're talking about the delicate balance between compassion for others, and boundaries for ourselves. For those of us who tend towards empathy and curiosity towards others' inner worlds, it's easy to fixate on the "why" behind ... Show More

23m 13s

Feb 2025

Why compassion isn't just nice, it's essential

Providing quality healthcare is demanding, often stressful, and requires sustained effort. When resources are stretched and pressure mounts, compassion can slip - but compassion is an essential tool for leaders, who need to support their teams to continue delivering the best p ... Show More

24m 20s

Are You Drained From Caring Too Much? Th...