Empathy, Body Wisdom, and Building a Thriving Therapy Practice

The Empathy Protocol

In this opening episode of the Empathy Protocol Podcast, we uncover how the combination of empathizing with difficult people, body wisdom, and sustainable therapy practices can create a thriving therapeutic practice. Our guest, licensed therapist, Chantelle Doswell, LCSW, shares her insights on how to integrate empathy and body awareness into your work, all while building a career that supports your well-being.

We’ll explore:

• Empathy Strategies: How to engage with challenging individuals while protecting your emotional health.
• The Wisdom of the Body: Learning to listen to your body’s cues for better communication and emotional regulation.
• Sustainable Therapy Practices: Practical tips on running a therapy business that supports your values and long-term well-being.

This episode is perfect for any therapist, social worker student, healer or anyone looking optimize their practice and deepen their impact on the people they serve. Tune in to learn how empathy, body awareness, and self-care can revolutionize your work.

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This episode is a product of Ziefah Health, LLC. Special thanks to Kyle Carson who edited and produced this episode.

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1. Welcome to The Empathy Protocol (00:00:00)

2. Guest Chantelle Doswell, LCSW shares her background. (00:02:15)

3. What is Empathy? (00:04:40)

4. Somatic Therapy and The Wisdom of the Body (00:15:51)

5. Why You’ll Never Know Someone Better Than They Know Themselves — And Why That’s the Point (00:28:45)

6. The Real Meaning of Empathy: Why True Care Doesn’t Create Dependence (00:36:06)

7. How to Practice Empathy With People You Disagree With (00:42:21)

8. Why ‘Protecting Your Peace’ Isn’t Always Healing — The Power of Real Self-Awareness (00:47:20)

9. Empathy Over Fixing: How to Truly Support Someone Who’s Hurting (00:54:10)

10. Building a Thriving Therapy Practice — Why Self-Reliance Is a Myth and Collaboration Is Key (01:00:48)

11. Building a Sustainable Practice That Serves Everyone — Not Just the Wealthy (01:06:15)

12. The Problem With Social Media: It Names Issues but Never Offers Solutions (01:28:12)

13. We All Need Community’ Is a Cliché — Here’s How to Truly Build It (01:31:21)

14. Overcoming Anxiety Through Historical Resilience — Finding Strength in Our Shared History (01:33:37)

15. Chantelle Doswell’s Top Tips & Key Takeaways — How to Practice Empathy and Build Connection (01:35:07)