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The Empowered Empath: A Simple Guide on Setting Boundaries, Controlling Your Emotions, and Making Life Easier

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Are you tired of feeling drained and lethargic?

Do you feel as if being an empath has become more of a curse than a blessing?

The joys and pains of the world can be overwhelming, especially if you have the gifts of being able to feel the emotions of others.

Judy Dyer brings you her transformative journey to becoming an Empowered Empath. After reading and applying the principles laid out in this book, you will awaken everything that has been lying dormant within you and no longer feel the need to shy away from it or hide it. Emotional freedom, happiness and joy belong to you and its time to claim it.

Do you want to feel confident in your day to day interactions with people?

This book delivers to you numerous step by step takes on how you can discover your true potential and what you are meant to do with your amazing life. It can train an unskilled Empath to go from a state of turmoil and frustration, to become comfortable and free in their skin. With The Empowered Empath, you’ll discover:

How to become an assertive empath
How to set boundaries
How to make the best career decisions for you as an Empath
New ways to find peace living in a cruel world
How your health can impact your gifts as an Empath
How you can raise an Empath child in a gentle and understanding way
A strategic plan to take control of your overwhelming emotions and live your best life now

Whatever your desires as an Empath are, you can achieve it once you realize how to develop your gifts with this powerful guide. Discover your leadership, creativity, and other strengths to fulfill your destiny along with the rest of the Empath community.

Won’t you want to discover how to truly master your gift and become all who you were destined to be? Get your copy of this fantastic guide to unlock your true potential today!

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137 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2019

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About the author

Judy Dyer

18 books127 followers
Judy is an open spirit and passion to help empaths. She writes books for those who have a natural ability to tune in to the feelings of others.

Her mission is to share her lifelong experiences and comprehensive research on the many benefits and blessings associated with being an empath.

Judy loves to hear from her readers.

Feel free to email her at judydyer22@gmail.com

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Profile Image for Amelia.
166 reviews35 followers
August 7, 2020
Basic

This reads likes high schooler wrote an opinion piece. There’s some useful info, but nothing new. There doesn’t see to be much real research. There are so many assumptions, generalizations & false definitive statements. Some stuff is even dangerous at worst & silly at best, like you don’t tell an introvert to push themselves to be an extrovert. It’s literally stated that introverts are happier with less & then proceeds with advice on how to become an extrovert. Also a lot of the characteristics of being an empath are mental illness or even chronic illness symptoms. That’s dangerous. A person with say social anxiety or lupus can read this & think they’re just empaths & not receive the medical help they need. That’s irresponsible.
Profile Image for Khurram.
2,288 reviews6,686 followers
December 20, 2024
Living your best life

This is a great book that really builds on the last book. The first book was about what an empath is and how to develop and nature the gifts. This book goes into more details of the nurturing, dealing with people and the pitfalls of not nurturing, or the mindset needed to develop the right way.

The pitfall part is what really made this book a 5 star read. You do not have to be an empath to change your mindset. Not having the correct mindset can be disastrous and detrimental to yourself and the people around you.

The book also contains chapters on naturing children who might be an empath. One of the things I think would be really interesting is book on how everyday people might find and deal with empath, especially those who are not as developed in their gifts. These empaths tend to be highly sensitive and not able to take criticism or see other people point of view, as was projecting their own thought on other people. This is the dark side of the gift not developed. Which makes the mindset of the empath and the people around them all the more important.
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83 reviews7 followers
August 1, 2020
3.5 Decent read

I rate this book a 3.5. (And yes, it pains me to put 3 stars.) Yes it did have relevant information, but it was basic, better yet, simple. I feel I was not the target audience as I already know a bit about empaths, because I am one. This is probably more of a quick introduction on empaths for those unfamiliar with the term or our kind. I would recommend for people who desire basic knowledge and understanding. However, I don't feel any more or less empowered after finishing The Empowered Empath.
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3 reviews2 followers
February 10, 2022
This book is simple and unless you are just beginning your self awareness path it will not add much value to your journey. It did make some good points and was all encompassing but it was also written from what sounded like the authors personal opinion most of the time. While I liked the section on forgiveness being key to living life in peace I think there were also sections of this book that touted dangerous and exclusionary beliefs. For example, the author writes in a dualistic and binary way by only speaking of male and female sexes and of heterosexual marriages between a man and wife. The author also uses God and Archangel Michael as a way to call down power for protection- that sat wrong with because because it isn’t inclusive of all religions and spiritual beliefs. As a social worker I want to support works of literature that are inclusive, well written and supported by science both of which I didn’t feel were the true case for this book.

Other parts of the book that bothered me were the suggestion that empath abilities were so special that taking live saving medication for mental illness was curtailing a persons personal power. Lastly, there was the suggestion that empaths were for the majority, introverted, then goes on to explain how one could become more extroverted. This created a dialogue where the author labeled intro/extroversion as good vs bad. Introversion doesn’t mean anti-social.

Ok one more point. There were also many references to “studies show” and “research indicates” and with the exception of maybe two claims there was no reference page to back these claims up.

I found this whole experience disappointing.
Profile Image for Jaclyn.
2,523 reviews5 followers
September 3, 2022
Yeah, no, not for me. DNF page 56.

This book is set up as kinda like a Survival Guide for empaths to navigate the world. I picked it up when I was trying to figure out how to set better emotional boundaries for myself. The book does have a chapter on that, but mostly, the author's approach just was not working for me.

There's so much generalizations about what empaths experience, and stated so confidently like the advice applies to all empaths. (I'm admittedly no expert, but some of the assertions in the book made me wonder if I'm not actually an empath like I thought. That's still a possibility, but I figure it's also more likely that empathy is like a spectrum, and this book seems targeted to a particular set of empath experiences.)

I wasn't keen on the author's approach of just saying "empaths experience XYZ, and ABC is the solution" without giving any research or even personal or anecdotal examples to back up her claims. Perhaps this approach would work for some readers, and likely, if the stuff she says applies to you, then you may nod with recognition rather than want to dig deeper. But it's not a writing style that works for me. I want to learn about the spectrum of experiences, and see what options have worked for others rather than have just a prescriptive listing of what I should do.

The author also seems leery of psychotherapy and medical interventions, and fair, we all make our choices, and I'm sure the naturopathic approach works for some folks. But the writing leaves no room for nuance. Rather than presenting options and letting the reader make their choice, the author just says empathy is pathologized and empaths given medicines that don't work. Which isn't always the case.

This book may resonate with others, but it just wasn't for me. 1.5 stars rounded down because I think dismissing therapy in such a wholesale fashion just adds to the stigma for folks who do choose to seek mental health care.
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64 reviews4 followers
June 3, 2022
I didn’t like it. There was a lot of filler discussion, "self-help" lingo (which I hate lol), and most of it was just trivial... BUT there were a couple of things I took away, which is why it gets two stars.

I will mention that the part about empathic “fixing” and why emotionally needy people are drawn to empaths was insightful. I was intrigued by the discussion of why non-empaths find the suggestion of a logical solution as “being critical” or “an attack” on them. It’s the empath’s logical solution to help their loved ones while also saving their own emotional energy in the process. Not everyone understands that, and that’s something the empath needs to deal with.

Best advice from this book:
1. Setting boundaries is a healthy form of conflict. Have those conversations. If people don’t like what you have to say or if they don’t respect your boundaries, it’s ok to let it (and them) go.
2. Taking breaks from people = healthy and ok
3. Perfection is impossible
4. Don’t waste your breath convincing people to see things your way.
5. Know yourself, watch out for people and set your expectations low

The rest isn’t great, to be honest. I was disappointed.
Profile Image for Vanessa Udy.
4 reviews1 follower
July 25, 2020
Most of the advice is more high level than I would have liked, although there was some useful advice about meditation and acceptance. Some of the advice, like the use of healing crystals, is a little woo woo. I was very concerned by a statement in the book that implied that drugs are not desirable. Some health/mental health conditions require treatment with drugs. Drugs are not cure-alls, but they can be a part of an overall strategy coupled with therapy, lifestyle changes, etc. to help a person lead a safe, healthy and good life. Some conditions can be dangerous if left untreated. And some drugs are dangerous to stop cold turkey. To say that drugs are not needed or desirable stigmatizes drugs for folks who do need them and can lead to dangerous results.
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58 reviews7 followers
May 23, 2022
Interesting read

This book is an eye opener! Those who people please should read this book. It has very helpful information on empathy and their abilities.
2 reviews
May 13, 2019
100% Blessing

Thank you so much for taking the time to give so much! Our community will definitely benefit from this wisdom
19 reviews1 follower
January 2, 2020
This book was a Christmas gift from relatives who know I’m empathic. I was eager to read it to see what kind of advice the book had to offer because at times, being an empath can be very difficult.
Early in the book, the author compares being an empath to bring telepathic. I chuckled at this because I never thought of it that way. On a level there is some truth to it but I’m sure it differs for everyone. It made for a fun way to look at being empathic as more or a gift (a “power”) rather than a hindrance.
Chapter one talks about positive and negative energies how they affect you and your energy. It suggests how to use your energy and thoughts to avoid negativity.
The book discusses the challenges faced by empaths. The coping strategies are discussed in detail. Certain Yoga exercises help get rid of unwanted energy. This chapter also goes into detail about maintaining positive free flowing energy in your home. I can relate to this as I’ve always had to have a clutter-free and organized home. I can’t stand going into people’s homes that are cluttered. This idea makes perfect sense for someone I know who’s house is cluttered and she always attracts negativity.
As an empath, I found this book very useful. It contains a lot of guidance and advice for empaths, and I will be trying the recommended exercises. It is a must-have for any empath or for someone who wants to understand what empaths go through.
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39 reviews1 follower
March 17, 2021
YES! This book gives me life! I knew it! I always knew I was an empath but I had no idea how it effected or defined my life. I really enjoyed reading this book and learning about all the great ways to harness my amazing empathic energy. I can relate, when you don't understand or know how to harness your energy, it can be misleading and confusing, but with this book, I learned to embrace my gift and will use the information provided to live a more positive and productive life as an empath. I've always admired my empathic qualities, now I have the tools I need to excel with them so that I don't get overwhelmed by my emotions are the emotions of others. I HIGHLY recommend this read to anyone who 'cares too much'. If you vibe on energy and intuition, this may be a very helpful guide for you. I will definitely be back to read this again!
332 reviews1 follower
February 23, 2021
Simplistic

This book is very basic and is a quick, easy read. While it has some sound suggestions (yoga, meditation, positive affirmations), these are suggestions that are recommended by experts for everyone, not just empaths. This author also makes claims (such as citing dopamine levels in people) but does not cite her references for her various claims. This is deeply concerning to me, as the author can easily mislead her readers. The book supports taking a non pharmaceutical approach therapy, which can also lead readers in the wrong direction. Individuals in therapy should be evaluated by psychological or medical professional on an individual basis-treatments look different for every person.
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440 reviews12 followers
June 10, 2023
I don’t consider myself an extremely empathic person. Nonetheless, I do believe the world holds a misconception on what being empathic really means. For me an empathic person is someone who recognizes other people’s feelings or emotions and tries to understand why they do certain things or try to help as best they can. An empathic person is not someone who forgives others, accepts mediocracy or simply does not express with sincerity the realities of someone’s failures or feelings. Some people believe sacrificing themselves or accepting a lower standard or quality of an outcome is being empathic and for me that is a hypocrisy and mostly an excuse used by under achievers. A quick read … Not impressive.
Profile Image for Lisa Cromwell.
74 reviews8 followers
October 5, 2020
Awakening

I have struggled my entire life with a lot of the issues listed in this book. I used to think the word ‘empath’ was just that, a word. Kind of like ‘sympathy’. But it goes so much deeper than that. Thank you for this book. It is the first time I have read about being an empath and it opened my eyes! I have so many notes and cannot wait to get started on being more centered with boundaries. I also cannot wait to teach myself how to be more self aware...which I first read that I was not self aware in a birthday book for my actual day of birth. So now it has been confirmed twice to me and I am more aware now what it means.
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485 reviews2 followers
December 27, 2020
I wasn’t expecting to hate this. I was expecting to find some solid tips and tricks beyond what is kind of basic knowledge.

The very troubling chapter 3 headline of ‘the doctor can’t help you’ was too much. Yes, the author does say if you suffer from a handful of what she accepts as problems, then go to a dr.

My favourite part? When the author explained she didn’t have the space to explain something. The book is 100 pages and includes pictures on some pages.

Definitely not worth spending a cent on.
Profile Image for Jamie Casey.
786 reviews3 followers
April 8, 2021
I’ve read Empath, A complete guide to developing your gift and finding your sense of self and then looked up this book and bought it. I think it’s a great reference book for an empath. I liked some of her tips as well as things to do and things to steer clear of. I’ll be putting this in my regular rotation of books just to keep reminding myself of how to declutter I guess I could call it.

Not a real long book. Great for reference. Highly recommend. Especially if you are an empath, aren’t sure you are, and if you think your child is one.
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108 reviews3 followers
May 12, 2022
I got a lot of good information from this book. I'm an empath--who knew?--not me. That is, not until recently. I pick up information with my hands, when I work as a massage therapist. What many of you guys feel is not what I feel--I know my emotions are my own. But, I need to ground, have solitude, leave discordant situations, etc. and I have long had boundary issues with the narcissists that populate my life. This book may be a basic book, but I found it a time when I most need the information.
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Author 1 book11 followers
July 13, 2024
I’m not a fan of how much we use labels in our culture to explain behavior. I suppose to some extent it is a necessary evil. I would never describe myself as an empath, but I can ruminate on others emotions too much and let it impact me. This book held some useful tips as well as some pretty standard ideas. The chapter on diet felt a bit manipulative to me—here’s why a plant-based diet is best… but I’m not telling you what to eat… you decide if you want to eat crap or not, lol. I’m don’t like that approach to sharing information.
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121 reviews4 followers
April 23, 2020
Very informative. I did a quick read through and plan to go back and write down the suggestions that will work best for me (i.e., yoga, grounding, aromatherapy, etc). I definitely plan to implement and practice the recommendations in this book to relieve some of the weight and exhaustion I've been carrying lately, especially since my mom passed. If you're for sure an empath, I would definitely suggest this book as a starter's guide and quick reference guide to managing and self-care.
31 reviews1 follower
May 4, 2020
Informative, practical amd concise

This is a simple guide with information that validates the experience of an empath. It provides practical empowerment and advice for living comfortably as an empath. Ive studied empathy, boundaries and containment of energy for years, so I was familiar with the topic. Still, I learned a couple new tricks and learned more about myself. I appreciate the author for writing this book!
31 reviews
November 8, 2020
Boundaries remember

I feel like Ms Dyer's book gives me a good foundation for learning to accept some of my abilities as an asset rather then a hindrance which I did for many years not knowing why people would tell me their secrets, not knowing why I could talk to and see my grandmother & grandfather after they passed. Why I always picked men who needed to be fixed, etc.
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37 reviews
January 4, 2022
Great for my first empath read

I enjoyed reading this because it made me realize everything I didn’t realize about myself. I thought I was going crazy by being able to fully feel the thoughts of others and this book reassured me that I’m not in it alone. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakdowns of how to possibly fix each issue and giving relatable real life examples.
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1 review
June 2, 2022
Love this book!!

This book helped me understand myself more as an empath. A lot of information about how to protect yourself and your energy, what to consume, jobs that are suitable for empaths and so much more. I will be purchasing more books and most definitely reading this one again! Thanks Judy! I loved this book so much!
Profile Image for Caroline Paquin.
467 reviews18 followers
May 28, 2023
Great tips for empaths

Where has these kinds of tips been all my life? I’ve learned so much that I didn’t know about my gift and, most importantly, how to control it!

A great read for empaths who want to not only embrace, but control their gift, so it stays a gift and doesn’t become a curse.
1 review
January 14, 2024
Insiteful and Easy read

I struggle daily with boundaries and emotional vampires.....i feel this book gave me some good tecniques to try to avoid being drained..I personally am an introverted extrovert....a people person that HIGHLY values alone time...now i know why👍🏻 Looking forward to incorperating some of these tools into my daily routine.
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84 reviews2 followers
January 4, 2020
I enjoyed this book and found some chapters more useful than others. I think it can be useful to use during supervision with some of the interns that come to our practice & with others in the psychology field.
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17 reviews3 followers
April 11, 2020
Simple, easy read. A great guide to how energies play a huge role in our lives. This is not only a great guide for people who identify as “sensitive spirits” but all people who may have an empath In their lives. It will help you identify if you may be one.
5 reviews
April 19, 2020
🙏

Great tips! This is the second book I have read of Judy's. Both were quick reads which I appreciate. It's helpful to know you are not alone. Seek supportive information and you will find it. Gonna read another book by Judy next. Thank you.🙏
9 reviews
May 16, 2020
Helpful for a healthy happy life.

I loved that this was a very easy read loaded with awesome ideas to implement and practice for myself , family and friends. I desire to be healthy, happy and to be a light that others can use to find their own way .
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Author 8 books21 followers
May 21, 2020
Awesome Book

This book was a great guide to how to be an empowered empath. My child and I are both empaths. The tips provided in this book will help us live a beautiful fulfilling life.
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