{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Embracing Empathy","description":"Have you ever noticed that when you start seeking external validation you become dependent on it? And how should you approach situations where you\u2019re on the receiving end of not-so-nice behavior or thoughts? In this episode of Inner Archeology, Sarah and Emily talk about the repercussions of dealing with hardship, the role of empathy when dealing with people who experience something you have experienced, and who you should actually seek validation from. Key Points In Episode: Today's conversation piggybacks on what Sarah and Emily talked about in the last episode: generational differences when it comes to parenting. Have you ever noticed how, when noticing someone parenting differently than you, certain subconscious thoughts are triggered? When that happens, you start evaluating your own childhood and sometimes this helps you realize that what you experienced wasn\u2019t OK. Sometimes you feel ready to look into it, while sometimes you don\u2019t. That\u2019s OK, don\u2019t be too hard on yourself! Emily shares that, when it comes to experiencing pain and trauma, people tend to fall into one of two camps: those who survived and who are maybe better because of it, and those who went through something painful and they don\u2019t want you to experience the same thing. Sarah sees a third group: people who went through trauma and who stay in touch with the empathy toward the person they used to be when they experienced hardship. Let\u2019s be honest: we all have had situations where something arises and our gut reaction isn\u2019t the nicest. Don\u2019t worry, it happens. Sarah suggests thinking about how you\u2019d like to show up in the world and acting accordingly. #EmbraceEmpathy Has it ever happened to you to have felt resentment toward someone who has got it \u201ceasier\u201d than you? Think about your children having access to pretty much anything but yet complain about things you, as a child, would have only dreamed of having\u2026 Sarah and Emily go over how Emily dealt with things when she was on the receiving end of Sarah lacking empathy, as well as how to deal with similar situations. When you\u2019re seeking external validation for something that would really need your internal validation you become dependent on constant reassurance. Have trust in yourself, you\u2019ve got this! Most times, your own \u2013 internal \u2013 validation is all you need. #QuoteOfTheDay   Links Mentioned in Today\u2019s Episode: Inner Archeology Email Sarah Turner on Instagram Emily Pennystone on Instagram @Inner.Archeology on Instagram InnerArcheology.com InnerArcheology.tv (video version) patreon.com\/InnerArcheology Inner Archeology on YouTube Previous episode - Generational Evolution ","author_name":"Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone - Video Edition","author_url":"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/innerarcheology","html":"