10 Signs Someone Is Draining Your Energy

"How do you identify whether the people in your life are supporting your growth or draining your energy?" This question came up during a private event Q&A while I was leading an exercise on the Lack of Community Overwhelm Culprit — and it's one I hear constantly. Because it's all too common to be surrounded by people every single day and still feel completely alone, unsupported, and unenergized. Here's the truth: if the people around you aren't supporting your growth or giving you energy, you don't have a support team. You have a liability you can't afford to keep carrying. In this episode I'm walking you through the 10 signs someone is draining your energy — and exactly what to do about it.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why being surrounded by people doesn't mean you have the right support team What energy vampires are — and my personal experience navigating them after my divorce The 10 signs someone is draining your energy — and why these can show up in anyone: a spouse, family member, colleague, boss, or neighbor Three strategies for handling energy vampires depending on how close they are to you Why you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with — and what to do with that information   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The question that sparked this episode 00:30 — Why being surrounded by people doesn't mean you have the right support 01:00 — My personal story: the friends who left me more exhausted than before 02:30 — What energy vampires are — and where they show up 03:00 — The 10 signs someone is draining your energy 06:30 — Three strategies for handling energy vampires 08:00 — Recap: you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with 08:30 — The Five Overwhelm Culprits™ book + ways to work with Corrie   NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Order my book: http://www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculpritbook ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo Substack: https://iamcorrielo.substack.com/ ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R