Why Feeling Sorry for Someone Doesn’t Empower Them

Katharine sits down solo and shares some thoughts that have been on her heart and mind over the last few weeks. She talks about the emotional journey of walking through grief and how memories can unexpectedly take you back and how challenging emotions can feel fresh again. Sparked by a great conversation with a friend, Katharine contemplates what happens when she feels sorry for someone and how it feels to be on the receiving end of it. She also talks about the unexpected gifts of walking through a tragedy with children. Katharine shares a book that’s been resonating with her and may be helpful to others. She closes out this episode with a poem and as always gratitude for our listeners.

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Writings referenced in today’s episode:

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

A Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Katharine’s poem, “There’s Nothing to Do”

A few more useful links:

Jenna Kutcher’s The Podcast Lab Course

Katharine’s Writings