"A Tale of Two"
from Medicine Ball W/ L.S.3 Hosted by Lorenzo Scott III
Everyone tells you "I'm sorry you're going through that." Almost no one knows how to actually sit with you in it. In this episode, I break down the real difference between empathy and sympathy — and why getting it wrong is why so many people with bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety feel more alone after a conversation, not less. I'm pulling from my own diagnosis story: the moment someone met my mania with sympathy when I needed empathy, and what actually changed when someone got it right. We cover: the real definitions no one explains well, why empathy builds trust and kills shame while sympathy can quietly make people feel unseen, when sympathy is actually the right call, and the one skill that determines which one a moment needs. If you've ever felt "handled" instead of understood, this one's for you. 🎧 New episodes weekly. Follow, subscribe, and find full episodes + resources HERE
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