Understanding Empaths with Karen Pizza: Are You One Too?

Sponsored by Harford County Living Rich sits down with Karen Pizza for a candid and often humorous conversation about what it means to be an empath. They explore how empaths absorb others' emotions, how this gift can lead to anxiety or trauma, and the ways Karen helps people clear their energy and protect themselves. With personal stories and a practical empath quiz, this episode sheds light on a topic many may recognize in themselves without knowing why. If you’ve ever felt “too sensitive” or drained by others, this conversation is a must-listen. Karen’s insights on blocking negative energy, healing trauma, and understanding empathic abilities offer real tools for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s emotional load. Guest Bio:  Karen Pizza is a certified Crystal Reiki Master, intuitive counselor, and empath advocate. With over eight years of experience, Karen specializes in helping people—especially women and teens—identify empathic traits, heal from trauma, and reclaim personal power through energy work. She offers one-on-one sessions, group workshops, and holistic wellness programs designed to foster emotional and energetic resilience. Her compassionate approach blends Reiki, sound healing, and practical life strategies.Main Topics: ·         What is an empath and how to know if you are one·         How empaths absorb energy and emotions from others·         The difference between empathy and being an empath·         How trauma can be energetically stored in the body·         Working with therapists to complement traditional mental health care·         Karen’s methods for clearing auras and teaching energy blocking techniques·         The empath quiz and common signs of being an empath·         Dealing with energy vampires and narcissists·         The importance of nature, self-care, and personal boundaries·         Karen’s journey from painkiller addiction to holistic healing·         Karen’s plans for a holistic wellness center·         Sound healing, crystal Reiki, and long-distance energy work·         Karen’s monthly free full moon guided meditation sessions Resources mentioned: ·         Karen’s Website: https://crystalreikiwithkaren.com/·         Episode Sponsor: Harford County Living·         Supporter: Real Life Prosthetics·         Supporter: Full Circle Boards·         Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography ·         Facebook Page: Crystal Reiki with Karen·         Instagram: Crystal Reiki with Karen·         Insight Timer App (Meditation & Sound Healing)·         Total Rescue (Animal rescue Karen supports)·         Narcissist vs. Empath Dynamics (DiSend us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email