70: Are You Really an Empath - or Is It Something Else?

If you’ve ever described yourself as an empath, this is for you.I’m diving into a conversation I’ve wanted to have for a long time. One that’s honest, direct, and grounded in love.Because what if the thing we often call empathy… isn’t actually empathy at all?In this episode, we talk about:Why what you’re feeling might actually be a trauma response, not true empathyHow growing up as the peacekeeper shapes your adult relationshipsThe difference between compassion and self-abandonmentThe one question I ask myself to spot people-pleasing in real timeWhat changes when you stop taking responsibility for everyone else's emotionsThis episode is about claiming your sensitivity with boundaries, showing up with integrity, and no longer abandoning yourself in the name of being kind.💌Share your story - Book your FREE BFPA* Support Call with me🌟Download your FREE Guide to Stop Skin Picking Using Somatics📝FREE Holistic Skin Picking & Hair Pulling Assessment - (this is no longer available. For this kind of insight and feedback, you can "share your story" with me via the link above)🎯Join the 7-Day Skin Picking Recovery Challenge🤓Sign up - FREE BFPA Monthly Masterclass✨Join - BEYOND Support Group on WhatsApp🙋‍♀️Send me a message hereMy name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.