Episode 4: Exercising Empathy During Seasons of Grief

Episode 5 of the The Kindred & Brave Project podcast, hosted by MandyJankus, titled "Episode 4: Exercising Empathy During Seasons of Grief" was published on December 15, 2023 and runs 24 minutes.

December 15, 2023 ·24m · The Kindred & Brave Project

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Summary

In this episode; Mandy talks about how to actively practice empathy. She discusses the steps of empathy that Dr. Brené Brown uses in her research how building our empathy muscles could foster connection with our loved ones when they experience grief. We also learn about some common empathy misses and how to repair and reconnect when we screw empathy up (because we will). Please like, subscribe, & leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts - it means the world to me! Episode 4 Practices: 1. Check out this short video from Brené Brown about the difference between sympathy & empathy 2. Consider the steps of empathy she discusses & think about which step you’d like to improve on (for example - how could you build your perspective-taking muscle?) Resources: Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart book Empathy Misses download Sign up for my newsletter to get first access to something exciting next month People I’ve Loved - Thoughtful & Handmade Gifts

Episode Description

Please like, subscribe, & leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts - it means the world to me!

Episode 4 Practices:

1. Check out this short video from Brené Brown about the difference between sympathy & empathy

2. Consider the steps of empathy she discusses & think about which step you’d like to improve on (for example - how could you build your perspective-taking muscle?)

Resources:

Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart book

Empathy Misses download

People I’ve Loved - Thoughtful & Handmade Gifts