Empathy sucks.
Now before you throw something at me, I’m not talking about kindness. I’m not talking about caring. I’m talking about absorbing other people’s pain as if it’s your responsibility to carry it.
Because that? That drains you.
And it doesn’t actually help them.
The Hidden Cost of Empathy
Read MoreDiscover why empathy can drain you and how compassion and self-empathy help you support others without absorbing their pain.
Read MoreThey Don’t Know I’m Suffering
We talk a lot about vulnerability these days — maybe too much, and often in the wrong way.
In this Five Minute Quickie, I challenge the idea that vulnerability means oversharing or spilling everything too soon. Because for most people who are suffering — anxiety, overwhelm, feeling broken, or just “not quite right” — the real issue is this:
People don’t know what’s going on inside.
Read MoreAs the year begins to wind down, this Five Minute Quickie (that may run a little longer 😄) invites you to pause, reflect, and ask yourself some powerful questions.
This isn’t about New Year’s resolutions – it’s about intention.
In this episode, Paul challenges you to look at:
Why you’re really listening
What you truly want
Who you want to become
Read MoreA deeper exploration inspired by Episode #470 of the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast
We all feel alone at times. That sense of isolation can feel heavy, confusing, and sometimes even frightening. But here’s the surprising truth:
Loneliness is rarely the real problem — it’s often a symptom of an unconscious attempt to protect you.
Read MoreIn this powerful longer episode, I dive into the hidden causes of loneliness — why we feel alone, why it often starts as protection, and how we unintentionally reinforce it with the wrong questions.
Then I’ll guide you through a gentle, refined hypnosis process to help you reconnect with yourself, shift your emotions, and find comfort, peace, and connection again.
Read More. I really struggled to make a decision on something that to most would be a small step but at the time, for me, was a big step for Cloughie and what happened when I did.
Read MoreYou need, and I hate saying need, to be super vigilant of hidden messages. Some will use this for their advantage but even the best, the people you respect, can still slide things into your unconscious mind without intending.
Read MoreWhy is this 5 word sentence so important? It changed the life of one man. I belief this sentence helped create his achievement and continues to do so every single day. This man is David Goggins and his story really is remarkable.
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