The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

453: How to Thrive as an Empath with Dr. Judith Orloff

Apr 10, 2025
Join Dr. Judith Orloff, a psychiatrist and bestselling author, as she unpacks the fascinating world of empaths. She discusses how being an empath is both a gift and a challenge, offering tools for energy protection and setting healthy boundaries. Judith introduces 'loving detachment' to help empaths stay grounded, and shares personal stories about balancing empathy with self-care. Learn to embrace your empathic abilities without feeling drained, while fostering stronger, healthier relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Hairstylist's Empath Awakening

  • Michelle Chalfant shares a conversation with her hairstylist who realized she is an empath after feeling drained from clients' energy.
  • People tend to open up to empaths, which can be overwhelming if energy management is not practiced.
ANECDOTE

Dr. Orloff's Empath Journey

  • Judith Orloff describes growing up as an empath with no guidance and being told to get a thicker skin.
  • Her journey led her to become a psychiatrist who integrates intuition and empathy in medicine.
INSIGHT

Empath Traits and Signals

  • Empaths possess deep intuition, sensitivity, and spiritual connection but tend to overgive and get exhausted.
  • Feeling tired and overstimulated signals the empath needs to rest and center themselves.
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