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The Healing Power & Magic of Affirmations
Category: Empaths / Highly Sensitive People
I Am Not “Too Sensitive”
Many of us have received messages from parents, teachers, friends, or the media that being sensitive is a fault or...
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Empaths, Compassion & Mirror Neurons
As a psychiatrist and empath I’ve always been intrigued by the science of empathy. Research has shown that our brain...
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The Gifts of Being an Empath
The empath’s journey is the adventure of a lifetime. Sensitive people have much to be grateful for. You are able...
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Keeping Love Alive: Tips to Stop Your Soulmate from Becoming a Cellmate
As a psychiatrist and, personally, as an empath, I’ve learned that being in an intimate relationship requires ongoing creative, honest...
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The New Science of Empathy and Empaths
Empathy is when we reach our hearts out to others and put ourselves in their shoes. However, being an empath...
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The Liberation of Feeling Seen
Many sensitive children do not feel seen by their parents, teachers, or family. Their sensitivities are treated more like aberrations...
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Dr. Orloff’s Top Music Recommendations for Empaths & Sensitive People
Empathic people love music. It is a balm for their sensitive soul. Listening to it, playing it, admiring it. Music...
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4 Reasons Why People Become Empaths: From Trauma to Genetics
Why do people become empaths? Is it temperament? Genetics? Trauma? Neglectful or supportive parental upbringing? As a psychiatrist and an...
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The Toxicity of Noise
Empaths are often sound sensitive and have a lower tolerance for noise. It’s important that we empaths honor our sound...
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