Do you often feel what others do? Or understand what people are going through? If so, you might be an empath. Empaths can feel other people’s emotions as if they were their own. Empaths tend to be highly perceptive and sensitive, which makes them some of the most understanding and compassionate peop
Empaths are often overlooked, misunderstood, and undervalued, in spite of their incredible gift to understand and connect with people on a much richer and deeper level. Why? Values like drive, ambition, and competitiveness come to replace empathy in today’s success-oriented society. This is why bein
Have you ever met someone who seemed very empathetic but all their assumptions about what you were feeling were wrong? Perhaps you even come away feeling even more misunderstood. If so, you may have met a fake empath instead of a genuine one. Some narcissists masquerade themselves as empaths. They m
The term dark empath is a relatively new term to refer to someone who uses their empathy for manipulation. Sounds somewhat familiar to someone with narcissistic or psychopathic traits? A dark empath is someone who is manipulative but not necessarily malicious. We previously did a video covering what
Empaths are kind, caring, nurturing and loyal friends. Empaths are seen as dependable and trustworthy because they make others feel safe. But being exposed to other people's emotions at all times is exhausting. This gift of hyper-empathy has negative side effects. Not only can the empath become emot
A dark empath is someone who uses their understanding of others’ emotions and thoughts to manipulate and deceive others. So, how do you know if someone is a dark empath? To help you protect yourself from them, are a few signs you’re dealing with a dark empath! Disclaimer: This video is not made to
Highly Sensitive People (HSP) make up 15-20% of everyone all over the world, and even rarer are those who are both HSPs and have a strong personality. Do you consider yourself as a highly sensitive person (HSP) or an empath? Are you among those who consider sensitivity a weakness? If so, that might
If you play a contact sport like football, or know someone who does, what should you know about concussions and health risks? Not being the most active person around, I asked Doug Martini, a PhD student in the University of Michigan Neurosport Research Laboratory, what he thought it was important t
Could the simple act of sitting around on our backsides for too long be bad for our health? Quite possibly! This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites Sources: Healy, Gen
Do you find yourself having a hard time in the dating world? Do you feel like you’re doomed to fail because you don’t look a certain way? Being attractive isn’t just about how you look. The way you act, how you treat others, and how you make them feel can all affect how attractive you appear to othe
A growth mindset explains talent as a work-in-progress, which opens the door for change and progress. For example, a student with a growth mindset will study for their test because they know they’re still learning new things. On the other hand, a fixed mindset suggests that your talents are set in s
Whether it is a romantic, platonic, or familial relationship, keeping a healthy bond with others is important in order to live a happy life. However, the factors that determine a healthy relationship are many. What do you consider are signs of a healthy relationship? Script Writer: Phoebe Yu Scri
