About this episode
The term "exquisite empathy" describes a protective practice used by mental health therapists. It's the practice of being deeply compassionate and emotionally attuned to others while maintaining clear, healthy boundaries to protect against burnout. During this episode, I discuss empathy, compassion fatigue, burnout, exquisite empathy, and affirmations. Below are 10 affirmations you can use as a tool to bring exquisite empathy into your life. If you are a pharmacist who experiences compassion fatigue or burnout, you need to listen to this episode. 10 Affirmations for the Exquisitely Empathetic Pharmacist. It's ok to focus on 1-2/day. You can write them on note cards and read them when you have a minute twice/day. I am compassionate and supportive. I have healthy boundaries. I am fully present when I speak to my patients and colleagues. I help my patients and colleagues feel seen, heard, respected, and understood. I am practicing within my scope with integrity and confidence. I trust my knowledge, instincts, and training. I feel motivated to work every day. I am happy to be a pharmacist. I care for myself so I can care for others. I make a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day. If you know someone who would like this episode, please share this episode with them. Subscribe for all future episodes. This podcast is on all major podcast players and YouTube. Popular links are below. ?? Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/42yqXOG Spotify https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY Amazon/Audible https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt ?? Sign up for The Pharmacist's Voice ® monthly email newsletter! https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF Links from this episode Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head by Dr. Jerry Levin The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast episode 336 in June 2025
