Can We Care Too Much?

In this special closing episode of Season Three of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim reflect on the journey shared across 24 heartfelt episodes. As the season comes to a close, they pause to revisit the moments and themes that left a lasting impact on each ...  Show more

In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the hidden harm behind the constant push for positivity in the spiritual and self-help worlds. They discuss how forced positivity can become a defense mechanism, blocking authentic connection and emotio ...  Show more

Some people who continuously care for others burn out and experience compassion fatigue, a very real and natural psychological phenomenon. How can you recognize compassion fatigue? How do you cope? It begins with having compassion for yourself.Read the transcript.Check out all th ...  Show more

Do you feel the pressure of too many expectations and too much to do? There's a tug-of-war between feeling like you're never "enough" in any role and a conflict in demand for your attention. You feel guilty all the time … mom guilt, not doing enough guilt, feeling inconsistent gu ...  Show more

Caring for others shouldn’t mean losing yourself in their pain. In this episode, Dora explores the difference between empathy and compassion, sharing how compassion lets us stay steady, protect our energy, and truly support the people we love — without collapsing under the weight ...  Show more

You "know better" to care so much what other people think about you, but you're still feeling stuck in the people-pleasing, perfectionistic, desire-to-be-liked thought loop? This podcast episode is for you. ________________ Take what you learn on the podcast deeper, and really ex ...  Show more