Are you feeling totally tapped out lately? Like you want to care, but your emotional tank is just…empty? In this episode of HOT AIR, we dive into empathy fatigue – what it is, why it’s hitting so many of us hard right now, and the surprising science behind why caring can actually burn you out. We’ll break down the difference between empathy fatigue, compassion fatigue, and straight-up burnout, and give you practical ways to refill your cup without becoming a numb robot.