
In this episode of The Reclamation Room, I’m sitting down with Amanda Baker to explore a topic that’s at the heart of so many of our healing journeys: the complex relationship between empathy and narcissism.
If you’ve ever felt drained, confused, or triggered by someone’s behaviors and wondered why you keep showing up the way you do, this conversation is for you.
We get into how both empaths and narcissists often stem from similar wounds, why curiosity is such a powerful tool for growth, and how therapy and relational healing can guide us toward reclaiming our emotional lives.
Here’s what we explore together:
✨ How empaths and narcissists can share the same core wounds
✨ Why both patterns are rooted in protection, not malice
✨ Recognizing your own patterns as a key step toward healing
✨ Using curiosity instead of fear to break destructive cycles
✨ The difference between validating your feelings versus rescuing yourself
✨ Coping mechanisms, how they help and how they can hurt
✨ Why therapy is not just about feeling better but learning how to feel fully
✨ Connecting with others for relational growth
✨ Becoming curious with both your shadow and light for holistic healing
This episode might feel a little intense, but leaning into discomfort is where transformation happens. When we start noticing our patterns with curiosity and compassion, that’s when real healing begins.
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