Why Empaths Get Stuck in Grief and How to Move Through It with Dr. Aimie Apigian

Описание: "Your sensitivity isn't a weakness. It's a superpower that just needs the right kind of support." – Dr. Aimie Apigian
Highly sensitive people and empaths often feel like they're drowning in grief while others seem to handle loss with ease. They absorb emotions from everyone around them, feel overwhelmed by everyday environments, and find themselves reaching for things they know aren't good for them just to numb the pain.

But what if that sensitivity is actually a person's greatest strength?
In this episode, Dr. Aimie reveals why highly sensitive people experience grief so differently and how understanding your nervous system's unique needs can transform your relationship with both sensitivity and loss. She shares her own vulnerable story of self-sabotage after her best day ever, showing how even those who understand trauma can still get hijacked by grief.
You'll find out about why being an empath isn't about becoming less sensitive, but learning to support your sensitive system so you can hold pain without being overwhelmed by it. Dr. Aimie explains how your sensitivities can either drain your energy or become your superpowers, and why energy management is actually the key to living your life's purpose.
You’ll hear more on:
[7:30] How to tell if you're a highly sensitive person
[10:00] Why empaths feel grief more deeply and get overwhelmed faster than others
[16:23] Simple ways to support your sensitive system
[20:00] How to tell which sensitivities drain your energy and which ones are your strengths
[26:26] Why highly sensitive people numb emotional pain in self-sabotaging ways
[30:00] What to do when grief takes over and you feel out of control emotionally
[33:22] The biggest challenge for highly sensitive people and how to handle it
[35:19] Easy ways to support your nervous system before you get overwhelmed
Whether you’re someone navigating grief yourself or a practitioner supporting sensitive clients, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand and support sensitive systems through the grieving process, transforming sensitivity into a strength.


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