1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Codependency is a word we often view as something that is negative and needs to be eliminated. &amp;nbsp;My understanding of codependency is that it is a result of a gift of ours that we overuse. &amp;nbsp;That is the gift of being an Empath. &amp;nbsp;As empaths we feel, identify and can even feel responsible for the emotional well-being of others. &amp;nbsp;This is a gift we use to intuitively know what others need in order to break free from their old wounds. &amp;nbsp;However, this gift becomes a doubled edged sword when we don't turn it off and drain ourselves dry because of it. &amp;nbsp;When we are always using are empathic gifts with others we place no priority in serving and taking care of ourselves. &amp;nbsp;Taking care of ourselves is the foundation to which we can help others. &amp;nbsp;Enjoy this week's episode on how to accept our gift of empathy and yet manage it so it doesn't drain us dry. &amp;nbsp; Heal From the Ground Up http://www.healfromthegroundup.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3479587/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/16067394