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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 47 MIN

Avoid taking on the pain and suffering of others

from The Overwhelmed Brain · host Paul Colaianni

It can be a struggle to be there for loved ones struggling. And the more empathetic you feel, the more you may feel yourself getting deeper into the same struggle with them. It can sometimes be a challenge to be there for someone without losing yourself in the process.

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