You might be an empath — and not even know it.
By Polly Green
For a long time, I thought being sensitive meant something was wrong with me.
I felt things deeply. I picked up on moods before anyone spoke. Certain environments drained me, while others made me feel alive and clear. I learned how to function, to be capable, strong, and outwardly “together”, but underneath, my nervous system was always working overtime.
If this sounds familiar, you might be an empath… and not even know it.
Being an empath isn’t about being fragile or emotional. It’s about perception. Empaths take in information through the body, emotionally, energetically, intuitively. When you don’t know this about yourself, it can feel like anxiety, overwhelm, or exhaustion. You might blame yourself for being “too much” or struggle to explain why certain people or situations leave you wiped out.
The problem isn’t your sensitivity.
The problem is not knowing how to work with it.
Once you understand your empathic nature, everything changes. You stop trying to harden yourself. You learn how to create energetic boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and trust your intuition instead of overriding it. What once felt like a liability becomes a source of clarity, depth, and strength.
In the video below, I share some of the subtle signs you might be an empath, especially the ones that don’t get talked about often. This isn’t about labeling yourself. It’s about recognizing how you’re wired so you can stop fighting it and start living with more ease.
Sensitivity isn’t a flaw.
It’s information.
And when you know how to listen to it, it becomes one of your greatest assets.
If this resonated for you, and if you’re wanting support learning how to live as an empath without overwhelm, you can explore working with me here:
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Polly Green is a spiritual coach, psychic medium and founder of OtherSide Channelling Academy.
She guides awakening empaths and intuitives to safely connect with their Spirit Team on the Other Side so they can transform overwhelm and grief into clarity, confidence, and empowered intuitive gifts.
