POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Are You An Emotional Sponge? [Emotional Intelligence and Toxic Empathy]
Are You An Emotional Sponge? [Emotional Intelligence and Toxic Empathy]
Are You An Emotional Sponge? [Emotional Intelligence and Toxic Empathy]
Thursday 4th June 2020
Discover how to protect your energy and stop being an emotional sponge with practical tips from Dr. Tracey Marks on 'Sober is Dope'.
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Making that distinction is really important if you don't want to take on someone else's emotions and make them your own.
Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of everyone's emotions? In this episode of 'Sober is Dope', host POP Buchanan dives into the concept of being an emotional sponge, inspired by Dr. Tracey Marks. If you've ever struggled with absorbing others' feelings and finding it hard to manage your own, this episode is for you. Dr.
Marks explains why some people tend to soak up emotions like a sponge, highlighting two main reasons: low emotional intelligence and a tendency to people-please. She doesn't just leave you hanging with the problem; she provides five actionable tips to help you stop being an emotional sponge. These include boosting your self-awareness, recognizing the origins of your emotions, managing them effectively, setting clear boundaries, and understanding your urge to save others.
POP Buchanan's empathetic hosting style makes this episode not just informative but also deeply relatable. It's perfect for anyone in recovery who finds themselves overwhelmed by the emotions of those around them. Tune in to learn how to protect your energy and enhance your emotional intelligence.