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Dear Empath with Gus Baxter

Dear Empath with Gus Baxter is a weekly podcast that explores topics related to personal, professional, and spiritual growth through the lens of empathy. The purpose of this podcast is to create a resource for everyday people, using everyday language we can all understand. This show is researched, written, scripted, recorded, mixed, and produced by Gus Baxter. New episodes are released every Monday. Below, I have included a sampling of episodes to listen to that reflect the intention of Dear Empath with Gus Baxter.

Episode 014 Unpacking Frustration

Frustration is one of the most common emotional states we experience. "I'm frustrated" is a universally understood experience. But where does frustration come from? On this episode, I look at frustration through the lens of empathy and explore the emotions that drive this state. You will learn about the emotions that drive frustration, the powerful questions to ask these emotions, and how to use this information in your personal growth.

Episode 011: How to Forge Powerful Affirmations with Kindness

Let's talk affirmations! On this episode you will learn what an affirmation is, how they work, and how the science of neuroplasticity supports the practice of affirmations. We will explore the limitations of traditional "I AM" affirmations and I will introduce you to benefits of the modern practice of "MAY I" affirmations.

Episode 004: Understanding Anger

On this episode of Dear Empath, we start our three part series on emotions through the lens of empathy. Today we are starting with Anger. Learn about the expressions of anger, our misconceptions and fears around this fiery emotion, and the powerful questions to ask of anger to understand its message. Emotions are a language and you are taking your first step in learning that language!