<p>Welcome to another episode in season 7 of The Mobile Mentor pod, and an episode on a topic that&#39;s SUPER important to me: Empathy. This was brought about by some family friction this recent Christmas (because, duh!). </p><p>I chat about said family friction, how it affected me, and what I realised about myself and my defaults as a result of other people&#39;s situations and emotions. And tbh, I wasn&#39;t totally happy about it. Moving forward, I&#39;m considering how to adapt my empathy. You&#39;ll find out why...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Themes in the episode:</strong></p><p>-Empathy in relationships of all kinds</p><p>-The different types of empathy (there are 3!)</p><p>-Why too much empathy isn&#39;t a good thing</p><p>-Toggling empathy for the right relationships and moments</p><p>-Extending empathy to oneself</p><p>-Compassion vs. Empathy</p><p>-Childhood trauma, coping strategies, and why I am how I am</p><p>-People pleasing</p><p>-Emotional management</p><p>_____________________</p><p>If you prefer a read, check out my resurrected blog: <a href="https://themobilementor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://themobilementor.blogspot.com/⁠⁠</a>  (Lol, let&#39;s appreciate the 90s-core website energy!).</p><p><br></p><p>As always, I hope you’re doing as best as you can. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and safe new year. Here for chats, moans, and giggles in my DMs on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/a_blanx/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/a_blanx/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠@a_blanx. ⁠</a> Thanks for listening–and subscribe or follow if you marginally liked it. ;)</p><p>_____________________</p><p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p><p> -<strong>S7: Living Against the ‘Norms’ – Abroad, 34, No Kids, With a Housemate - </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EOvIEfjaBeH6kTur88hi8?si=qx3N9K5pRBabETdLRDXPJw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EOvIEfjaBeH6kTur88hi8?si=4QDpHSWNSfiUff1c1avzKQ</a></p><p> -<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZGuSZ6OERWYxe5rOXaBMW?si=6SlKDiVqRkG33WyvxoV-6w⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>S6: How to Listen to Your Intuition &amp; Trust Yourself </strong></a>- <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZGuSZ6OERWYxe5rOXaBMW?si=6SlKDiVqRkG33WyvxoV-6w" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZGuSZ6OERWYxe5rOXaBMW?si=6SlKDiVqRkG33WyvxoV-6w</a></p>

The MOBILE MENTOR

THE MOBILE MENTOR by Alix Blanx

S7: The Downsides Of Empathy (Story time: Family Drama)

MAR 1, 202522 MIN
The MOBILE MENTOR

S7: The Downsides Of Empathy (Story time: Family Drama)

MAR 1, 202522 MIN

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<p>Welcome to another episode in season 7 of The Mobile Mentor pod, and an episode on a topic that&#39;s SUPER important to me: Empathy. This was brought about by some family friction this recent Christmas (because, duh!). </p><p>I chat about said family friction, how it affected me, and what I realised about myself and my defaults as a result of other people&#39;s situations and emotions. And tbh, I wasn&#39;t totally happy about it. Moving forward, I&#39;m considering how to adapt my empathy. You&#39;ll find out why...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Themes in the episode:</strong></p><p>-Empathy in relationships of all kinds</p><p>-The different types of empathy (there are 3!)</p><p>-Why too much empathy isn&#39;t a good thing</p><p>-Toggling empathy for the right relationships and moments</p><p>-Extending empathy to oneself</p><p>-Compassion vs. Empathy</p><p>-Childhood trauma, coping strategies, and why I am how I am</p><p>-People pleasing</p><p>-Emotional management</p><p>_____________________</p><p>If you prefer a read, check out my resurrected blog: <a href="https://themobilementor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://themobilementor.blogspot.com/⁠⁠</a>  (Lol, let&#39;s appreciate the 90s-core website energy!).</p><p><br></p><p>As always, I hope you’re doing as best as you can. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and safe new year. Here for chats, moans, and giggles in my DMs on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/a_blanx/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/a_blanx/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠@a_blanx. ⁠</a> Thanks for listening–and subscribe or follow if you marginally liked it. ;)</p><p>_____________________</p><p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p><p> -<strong>S7: Living Against the ‘Norms’ – Abroad, 34, No Kids, With a Housemate - </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EOvIEfjaBeH6kTur88hi8?si=qx3N9K5pRBabETdLRDXPJw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EOvIEfjaBeH6kTur88hi8?si=4QDpHSWNSfiUff1c1avzKQ</a></p><p> -<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZGuSZ6OERWYxe5rOXaBMW?si=6SlKDiVqRkG33WyvxoV-6w⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>S6: How to Listen to Your Intuition &amp; Trust Yourself </strong></a>- <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZGuSZ6OERWYxe5rOXaBMW?si=6SlKDiVqRkG33WyvxoV-6w" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZGuSZ6OERWYxe5rOXaBMW?si=6SlKDiVqRkG33WyvxoV-6w</a></p>