Redefining Love: A Guide for Empaths & Highly Sensitive People

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 September 2018

⏱️ 13 minutes

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What does love really mean for you? This episode presents a fresh perspective on love tailored for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People (HSP), and anyone grappling with the complexities of empathy and narcissism in relationships. We dissect various definitions of love, from the passionate Eros to the selfless Agape, and delve into how these can be distorted by cultural expectations and personal trauma. Discover how redefining love is crucial in healing from narcissistic abuse and enhancing mental health. We share transformative insights into the journey of emotional resilience, aiming to empower you to redefine love on your terms, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and enhancing your relationships. Whether you're an Empath or HSP, this guide will help you navigate the nuances of love and empathy, ensuring you emerge with a stronger sense of self and a clearer path to emotional well-being. We discuss the different types of love and how to manage our expectations as empaths and highly sensitive people. Come find Emotional Badass on Patreon to access bonus content, the monthly video live stream, behind the scenes clips, & opportunities to work with Nikki in group format www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Brain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free month Join our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Advertising: Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:16.0	At a time when change is constant and we are pulled in far too many directions, we need a way to stay present to life and to increase our ability to remain calm, think clearly, and maintain our well-being. Many studies indicate mindfulness improves our mental, emotional, and physical health.
0:22.0	On a mindful moment with Theresa McKee, you can learn
0:25.6	how to practice mindfulness and enjoy its many benefits. Tune in for guided
0:30.3	meditations and to hear tips and advice from some of the most respected
0:34.8	experts in the fields of mental health and mindfulness. The world truly can be a
0:40.5	better place. It all starts with a mindful moment.
0:45.2	Hello and welcome to Emotional Bad-ass, where Moxie meets Mindful.
0:51.2	I'm Nicky Eisenhower, life coach and psychotherapist, and on today's episode, we are discussing
0:57.6	redefining love. Oh, I'm not. I have two things in front of me as I record the show today. One is a book called What is Love by E-10
1:27.6	Boritzer and the other is the song lyrics to What is Love by Hattaway. Now the song lyrics to What is Love by Hataway.
1:33.4	Now the song lyrics really give us some insight into why it's so confusing to define love.
1:40.8	I will read them because I'm definitely not singing them to y'all. What is love?
1:45.0	Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me no more. For highly sensitive people and so many
1:52.0	of us that are healing in the world.
1:55.8	What healing becomes is often a redefining of love.
2:00.3	I pulled the definitions from Miriam Webster for the show today and I looked at the different types of love that we get from the ancient Greeks.
2:09.0	So if I go through it very quickly, Eros is erotic love.
2:14.3	Felia is affectionate love.
2:17.4	Storge, I think I'm saying that correctly,
2:20.4	is familiar love. Lutus is playful love.
2:26.0	Mania when it comes to love is considered the obsessive love.
2:31.0	Pragma is considered the enduring love.
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