Description
With this guide for the modern empath, learn how to harness your sensitivity as a superpower and navigate the world with better boundaries.
In The Healed Empath, RealizedEmpath.com creator, Kristen Schwartz, uses a blend of psychology, science, and a sprinkling of mind-body-spirit to teach the empathic reader how to transcend unresolved trauma or other issues that are contributing to their inability to set boundaries and move from overwhelm to self-reliance and empowerment.
Empaths will learn practical strategies and exercises for strengthening their self-trust and self-reliance, shielding themselves from unwanted energy, and shifting from victim to self-agency.
Follow this healing roadmap for empaths and highly sensitive individuals to explore:
- What it means to be an empath, and empath types
- How to identify if you are an empath
- The struggles and strengths of an empath
- The symptoms of trauma and how to identify trauma in your own life
- How to access and enhance your self-awareness
- How to build resilience and coping skills
- Why we need boundaries and how to set them
- Self-care and energy protection rituals and practices
- Tips and exercises for strengthening your intuition
KS<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
A must-read for the Empath ready to live their life to the fullest. I feel seen and understood and am
left feeling I have Clarity and direction. Exceeded my expectations.
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
3 pages in and I’ve never felt so understood- sobbing already- if you’re an empath or have someone close you want to understand… BUY this book!
mrsmama3 (verified owner) –
This book is full of insight to help one deal with past trauma and heal from the inside out. Well worth your time!!
chris allen (verified owner) –
I’m feeling understood for the first time in my life ! This beautifully written book provides in depth explanations of the inner world of the Empath. I am so thankful and excited to study and internalize all of this detailed information. I will be sharing this with all of my fellow Social Workers since we are all Empaths and Highly Sensitive Persons.
Amaris Mathews (verified owner) –
I am only on chapter 2 and I find myself echoing the words in the foreword from Kelley Wolf which say “how does she know?” “Is she inside my head?” There are so many areas that I have underlined and re written and marked to go back to so that I can dig deeper into those parts of myself. I am sure I will have to read this book at least a few times thank you Kristen for sharing, because of you I am getting so inspired to learn more about myself in this way.
Heather Nardi (verified owner) –
This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand themselves and their gifts completely. It is beautifully written and covers every facet of the empath experience. It thoroughly answers the questions that all of us have had at one point or another, such as: Am I clairsentient? Do I feel other people’s energies because I am an Empath? Am I an Empath or do I have anxiety? This book absolutely illuminated my path. I am eternally grateful to Kristen for sharing her gifts with the world.
FoodieRN (verified owner) –
I felt like this book was written specifically for me. Over the years, I came the many of the same conclusions as the author as to what I needed to function optimally, such as daily movement, meditation, reading, sleep schedule, eating for blood sugar balance etc. Sometimes though I have felt embarrassed and wondered why I had to focus so much on all of these things when it felt like others did not. That was before I realized I too am an empath. This book and Kristen’s work has helped me see being an empath is a gift that needs tools to help nourish it. I no longer feel embarrassed or ashamed of what I have to do to take care of myself. I feel seen and understood. I highly recommend you read this book if you too identify as am empath.
Emily (verified owner) –
The Healed Empath is well written and so informative. Kristen Schwartz provides tangible and productive solutions for empaths and those that are highly sensitive. A great read!
Allie O’Mara (verified owner) –
This book has changed my life, I read it in 2 days and felt seen and validated. It’s a beautiful book with amazing resources for those who are an empath or even trying to understand an empath you may know. I am forever thankful for this book!
Roses And Reviews<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
The Healed Empath by Kristen Schwartz is a great book for anyone who is interested in learning more about themselves. Would you consider yourself a sensitive person? Do you feel things deeply, even things that dont affect you? Do you get overwhelmed at social events and need lots of alone time to recharge? Do you feel weighed down by emotions of other people who are suffering? Do you prioritize others’ wellness over your own? If you think this sounds like you, you need this book. It covers everything from self-awareness and intuition to trauma and boundaries, and teaches you how to nurture your energy and step into your power. It is also full of beautiful calming illustrations and inspiring quotes. Thank you to NetGalley for giving me a free digital Advanced Reading Copy (ARC e-book) of this title. I really enjoyed it!
Wellness Blogger (verified owner) –
Love this book! It addresses the complicated relationship between trauma and being an empath in a very clear and compassionate way. It gives practical, empath-specific advice for befriending your nervous system and building resilience. The chapter on boundaries is especially helpful! In short, the book can help you heal so that you feel empowered as an empath. It gives you the tools you need to trust your body, your intuition, and your sensitivity.
Kimberly Thomas (verified owner) –
After realizing I am a highly sensitive empath, I have read all kinds of books/articles about this personality type. Regardless, this book is teaching me all kinds of information that is new to me. I am learning so much about how trauma has impacted my approach to the world. I’m participating in a guided read where the author sends two texts a week with questions to ponder, then responds to my answers! It’s astounding to me that the author would take the time/effort to do this with no financial gain—it really shows how much she cares about helping Empaths. The author is a certified trauma counselor.
Miriam otto (verified owner) –
I love this book. It feels like it is written exactly for me. And I directly (after two/ three pages) recommended it to a good friend who is like me an empath and sensitive person. This book is soothing and healing to read. And exactly what I needed to ease my life. And it already did.
GrandmamaT (verified owner) –
I couldn’t put this book down! It gave so much information and great practical ways to lean into your highly sensitive self! I would recommend to anyone!!
SheSTRENGTH<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
This book summed up everything I’m learning about myself and my tendencies. Eye-opening but also reassuring to know someone else gets it. Will be applying some of the practical tips this week. Well-worth the read.
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
I just started reading the book, and I feel encouraged that it will be transformative for me. The author not only discusses the struggles an empath faces, but also provides exercises that help one move forward in healing. Topics include self awareness, boundaries, intuition, mental resilience, nurturing one’s energy. Highly recommended!
Emily Platt (verified owner) –
I knew I was sensitive, but I never fully understood what it meant to be an empath until now. Realized Empath has become the guide I needed in a world in which I constantly felt misunderstood.
Whitney Taylor<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
If you are tired of chasing symptoms, feeling like you’re not normal like something’s wrong with your body and how you interact with people, this might just be the book you need to step into your power.
I’m only a few chapters in and I honestly can’t put the book down. I have to set timers for myself because I want to consume it all but also want to cherish it forever.
Every time I read, I walk away happier, I feel heard, understood, I feel like I can now process information better, set stronger boundaries, approach life and business in a different way. This book along with Kristen’s social media outlets has helped me develop a stronger understanding of self and I will be forever grateful for that.
****15/10 recommend.
Matt (verified owner) –
This book is much more beautiful in person & is heavier weight than I expected. It is printed in and on very high quality material. The contents is just as beautiful and helpful. I have never feel more seen and understood. The contents is so powerful and life altering. If you are debating on purchasing, bite the bullet, you will not regret it.
e$ (verified owner) –
Loving it so far! Can’t wait to learn more
Mandy Hazen (verified owner) –
A beautiful look though how to utilize your inner light in life and how to make your life brighter. Pun intended. Journal prompts to guide you through the seasons. I felt like this book SPOKE to me. I always felt I was an empath. This book validated and walked me through how to get though it. Highly recommend. Especially loved the reflection to true life to humanize my feelings and relate. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
Kristen really blew me out of the water with this book! It validated me better than anyone ever has. I highly suggest this to anyone who thinks they’re an empath or high sensitivity! Thank you for writing this book, it truly changed me life!
Gina Hammond (verified owner) –
I was looking forward to reading this book after anticipating its release from following the author. I wasn’t prepared for the tears I’d she’d or how understood I would feel when I read it. It’s a book I took notes with, and I’ll revisit it through my healing journey. I’m grateful for the author’s honesty and courage in helping others who share her struggles.
Experienced Reviewer (verified owner) –
I suffer from an anxiety disorder and one of my triggers is that I absorb other peoples negative energy. I had no idea that this was something unique to me. I’ve always has a good “women’s intuition”, but it used to be a positive and since I developed this disorder it’s become a liability.
When I saw this book I wanted to get it. I’ve not read the entire thing but it definitely speaks to me. The only thing that I would say is that sometimes the author is redundant. If you like to be told the same thing in a bunch of different ways it might be good but I felt myself wanting to skip ahead to the next thought or idea.
I feel like I’m getting some tips and insight into how this works and how I can maybe learn to guide myself to not be overcome with other people’s energy.
It’s really weird how tuned in I am. If you liken it to noise it can be deafening when it’s negative, or it can actually be sort of a “high” when it’s positive.
Anyway this book is giving me some ideas and guidance, I just wish it was a little more short winded and straight to the point.
Thanks for reading my review
Katie<span class="a-icon a-profile-verified-badge"><span class="a-profile-verified-text"></span></span> (verified owner) –
This book has made a huge impact on how I view my world as an empath. Reading this book made me feel seen, heard, understood, and EMPOWERED.
If you are an empath – or love an empath – this book is wonderful and very insightful.
So grateful I found this when I did. I very rarely finish books like this, but I’ll be reading this one again for sure!
C.M. & T.M. (verified owner) –
This is a beautifully and thoughtfully designed and written book that offers a lot of good advice for dealing with anxiety and aspects of PTSD. A lot of it is familiar territory, but I like the way the book is laid out so it’s not just walls of text you have to highlight and wade through- it feels more like a book you can work through and digest and use in chunks, which makes the advice that much more helpful.
Rebecca Z (verified owner) –
Truly an wonderful book… never have I felt so connected or seen/heard. Being an empath has been a challenging journey and I so appreciate the author’s vulnerability, along with reminders and tips for how to navigate our lives with this “super power.” Grateful for what this has brought to my life.
Elle D (verified owner) –
The Healed Empath is a great resource for all the sensitive souls in this world in learning how to live better with their unique gifts. Not only that, it is also a must read for people who live with empaths in particular parents who have sensitive children and need guidance.
Thank you for reading this review. Enjoy your day! 😉
Emily (verified owner) –
This book is the perfect place to start if you are someone who has struggled with feeling “too sensitive”. Kirsten has captured and validated so many of my experiences as a highly sensitive person and empath. Every page of this book has connected the dots for me in ways I never anticipated! From understanding how childhood trauma has impacted the patterns I live in as an adult, to learning to tune in to my own body’s internal guidance system – this book has taught me invaluable skills that I know will carry me through the rest of my life. If you are overwhelmed and exhausted like so many sensitive people, you will find loving, supportive, and clarifying guidance here. Highly recommend!!
Janie Martin (verified owner) –
Great book for discovering more about what it means to be an empath.
Bri Luginbill (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this book. I identify as an empath and reading through this made me feel seen. It also enlightened me to patterns I could start the break and what kinds of tools are best in supporting my empath self. Highly recommend. 🙏💗
Ladybuggggs (verified owner) –
Helps me to keep in mind that I am also a person who deserves to be forgiven and someone I need to be gentle with at times. I needed this. I think we all do .
Rob Kirk (verified owner) –
Until recently, I had never been aware of this amazing gift; being an empath. I hadn’t heard the term, never knew such a person existed. I am blessed to know an empath now and this book explains so much about her gifts. This book is eye-opening, shocking, sad, joyous, and ultimately the most powerful book I could read to truly understand this beautiful person in my life. I think this book has two amazing values; helping the empath understand themselves and almost as important, helping her/his partner understand what it’s like to be an empath. Understanding and strategies on how to live joyously with being an empath is what you can bring to your partner. I would recommend this powerful book to any empath and their supportive people in their lives.
CodizzleEst.1988 (verified owner) –
Was a fantastic book. Very good read.
ChristineMM (verified owner) –
Once I learned of the “highly sensitive person” aka “empath” I knew I was one. Just knowing that has helped me a lot, knowing I’m not alone and knowing that it’s not a flaw or a figment of my imagination that I feel or react this way. This book is great for the person who likes to read and learn on their own as it teaches what some might only learn in therapy. Compared to books I have read in the past this is more colloquial, we hear information about the author. This is an approachable book, it’s easy to read. The paragraphs are short and there is white space on the page. It’s decorated a bit, so it’s not just black text on white paper. My favorite chapters were on setting boundaries and on building resilience. I recommend this book!
Crystal (verified owner) –
I like to look at books that I can refer to clients to read on their own. This one is decent. It has a lot of practical advice for understanding and separating yourself from the emotions of others. I also found it to be an easy read.
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
This book helped me see myself very clearly & felt nurturing/loving as I read at my own pace. I gave the book special reverence & the time it deserved to process & apply the concepts. It was so good I plan to read it again to pull out more golden nuggets. Definitely healing!
Candice (verified owner) –
Great!