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Emotional Intelligence, Pt 4 (Empathy): Episode 212
What if empathy isn’t about feeling everything—but about understanding clearly and responding wisely?
In today’s episode, we continue our Emotional Intelligence series by unpacking one of the most misunderstood skills in medicine (and life): empathy.
Many of us were taught that caring means absorbing others’ pain—but that belief can quietly lead to emotional exhaustion, burnout, and even disconnection from the work we love.
In this conversation, we explore a more sustainable, evidence-based approach to empathy—one that allows you to stay present, compassionate, and grounded without becoming…
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