Living Empathy: Stories of Care, and Connection

Recorded in April 2025, this heartfelt conversation with Aatir explores the many layers of empathy, including how it shapes our work, our care for others, and even how we receive it ourselves. A health and disability sector worker, passionate human being, spiritual soul, and lover of horror films, music, and theatre, Aatir reflects on the stories and lived experiences that have shaped his relationship with empathy. Together, we delve into mana-enhancing approaches to support work, the complexities of self-care, and the importance of normalising accessibility and mental health needs. This episode invites you to sit with the power of empathy, not just as an idea, but as something that “lives in the body,” - in Aatir’s words - and transforms how we connect with one another. Remember, in a world where discord echoes loudly, let empathy be our pluriversal language!