EP 29: The Empath Survival Guide: Protect Your Energy and Stop Absorbing Everything

Do you constantly feel drained after being around certain people? Do you absorb emotions that don’t feel like your own? In this episode of Soul Knowledge, Rocky breaks down what it really means to be an empath, why so many highly sensitive people struggle with energetic overload, and how Reiki can help you clear, protect, and regulate your energy. This is your practical guide to understanding your sensitivity and learning how to work with it instead of feeling controlled by it.Timestamps: 1:54 — Why being an empath without tools leads to burnout4:22 — The difference between sympathy, empathy, and energetic absorption8:37 — Signs you might be an empath11:00 — Why being unprotected is the real problem13:40 — The survival tools every empath needs16:25 — Rocky’s 30-second grounding practice18:08 — Why Reiki is essential for empaths23:05 — How Reiki strengthens energetic boundaries26:40 — Why empaths struggle to trust themselves31:12 — Daily non-negotiables for highly sensitive people Connect with Rocky on InstagramTune-In 2 Wellness Website