You may have heard someone, whether they be in your personal life or on social media, describe themselves as an "empath." But what exactly is an empath? According to Merriam-Webster, empathy is ...

According to Dr. Judith Orloff, author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, not only are there different types of empaths, but ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Every time Louis publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...

As a psychiatrist and an empath, I am fascinated by the science of empathy and how the phenomenon of empathy works. I feel passionately that empathy is the medicine the world needs right now. What is ...

Imagine a scenario: Your friend is crying. You can see the tears and their shoulders shaking, you can hear the sobs, you recognize the expression on their face. It is clear that they are very upset ...

Vanessa Reiser is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed in NY, NJ, MA, and FL. She is a psychotherapist and the founder of the nonprofit, TellaTherapist.org. She is also a survivor of ...

Mercury is in retrograde and life has been hitting hard from all angles. When you’re an empath, your campsite begins to feel a bit overcrowded when everyone starts pitching their emotional tents ...

Empaths experience relationships with an intensity that feels both beautiful and overwhelming. Their brains process emotional ...