In this enlightening interview, Dr. Judith Orloff—psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and leading expert on empathy—shares powerful insights on how to embrace your sensitivity as a strength rather than a weakness.
Dr. Orloff explains the key differences between empaths and highly sensitive people, how to recognize emotional overload, and what practical tools can help you stay balanced and empowered. She also discusses her new children’s book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit, inspired by her own childhood experiences as an intuitive, empathic child.
✨ In this conversation, you’ll learn:
· The difference between an empath and a highly sensitive person (HSP)
· How to protect yourself from “energy vampires”
· Why sensitive children need understanding, not “toughening up”
· Tools for emotional boundaries and self-care
· How to teach kids empathy, self-love, and confidence
· Why sensitivity is a superpower in today’s world
Whether you identify as an empath, HSP, or simply want to understand sensitivity better, this interview offers gentle wisdom and practical strategies for thriving in an overwhelming world.
🎧 About Dr. Judith Orloff:
Dr. Orloff is the author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, Thriving as an Empath, The Genius of Empathy, and The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. Her work bridges traditional psychiatry with intuitive understanding, helping empaths and sensitive people live more peaceful, empowered lives.
📚 Learn more at: https://drjudithorloff.com
📘 Books mentioned:
· The Highly Sensitive Rabbit
· The Empath’s Survival Guide
· Thriving as an Empath
· The Genius of Empathy
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