Believe it or not, empaths and narcissists have foundational similarities. Not only does the brain chemistry look the same, but empaths and narcissists both struggle with nervous system regulation and look to others to help them regulate their emotions. But whereas the narcissist avoids the emotions of others, empaths are deeply affected and have a physiological experience to the emotions of others on a subconscious level. This can lead to emotional fatigue, chronic stress, poor sense of self and more. So what’s the difference between having empathy and being an empath, and how can you change subconscious behavior? In this episode, Elisabeth, Jennifer and Matt cover the signs of being an empath, the causes of elevated empathy, such as deficits in the interoceptive system, and how it impacts our overall health. If you identify as an empath, tune in to learn about the power of nervous system regulation for changing harmful empath behavior! Topics discussed in this episode: What it means to be an empath Empathy from a neurosomatic perspective Causes of high empathy Why being an empath isn’t always a good thing How deficits in the interoceptive system lead to empath behavior The correlation between sensory mismatch and empathy How to retain your empathic gifts and also prioritize yourself Nervous system regulation as a tool for change Join us for the next Neuro-Somatic Intelligence worshop! Get more information at www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer: https://www.rewiretrial.com Book a discovery call for the upcoming NSI cohort https://calendly.com/traumarewired/nsi-discovery-call-with-jennifer Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Disclaimer: Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs. We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional
Welcome to trauma rewired.
In this season, as we are exploring relationships, it would not be complete without talking about the empath and the narcissist.
Today we're joined with Matt Bush, co lead educator of the neurosematic intelligence training, to take a deep dive into the neurology of empathy.
I have so many clients that reach out to us, identifying as empaths and talking about how overwhelming that is for their nervous system and just how overwhelming it is to be in social situations as an empath.
And I think it's a real big moment for them.
And I know it was for me to understand that that state is a state of being in nervous system dysregulation, where we are operating from a place of needing others for emotional regulation.
And we're gonna get deep into that today.
And it's really interesting.
So I hope you guys enjoyed this conversation.
It was also slightly jarring for me.
I'll be really honest with you, because.
I related my identity was my sensitivity.
And how I would relate in and to the world.
And so this is one of those conversations from trauma rewired.
That's like a little bomb drop.
Could be activating.
Could be activating a few people.
And it's important to remember, like, it's beautiful to have empathy, it's beautiful to be a sensitive person.
And how can we maintain all of those qualities while also taking care of ourselves and not causing harm to our internal state and not experiencing outputs in our behavior or consequences to our health that we don't want?
That's right.