Empathy and Sensitivity

Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **Empathy and Sensitivity**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** discuss **how empathy and sensitivity can affect our mental health and wellbeing** in detail. During the conversation, they discuss **the difference between sympathy and empathy**, **coping skills that can help us to deal with the high emotional cost of empathy** and **how a better understanding of empathy and sensitivity can help us all to be better human beings**. The **SEW podcast** is a **free weekly show** hosted by **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw**. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite **expert guests** to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, **Amazon Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening, see you next time! Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated [Health and Self-Care](https://healthandself.care/) - Self-care is really important! We all know to put fuel into the car, to make sure we have an income into our bank account - but many of us ignore the Bank of Health. We continually take out, and forget to put in - what we forget is that if we keep taking out, sooner or later the Health Account becomes seriously overdrawn - and we become unwell. [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/) -We're waiting for your call. Call us for free on 116 123 Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. [Mindline Somerset](https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/adult-one-to-one-support/mindline/) - To help address the emotional health needs of the public, Mindline (run by Mind in Somerset) has extended their hours so people can call and talk to someone about their anxieties and worries. Call 01823 276892