HM336 On the Nuances of Empathy with Dr. Douglas Flemons

*Trigger warning: About midway through this interview, we spend about 3 minutes discussing a client mentioned in the book that was not nice to animals. I give the verbal trigger warning along with a gong sound at RT 24:10. If you like, you can then fast forward to RT 29:00. Dr. Douglas Flemons, author of "Empathetic Engagement in Clinical Practice" as well as six other books, joins us on the podcast to talk about empathy and how to develop more of it. We talk about: Empathy vs Sympathy Empathy as a choice What happens when empathy breaks down in our relationships How to increase empathetic ability while holding onto your own values and self-identity Hypnosis as an empathetic experience Dr. Douglas Flemons is a psychotherapist, emeritus professor, and author of books on writing, hypnosis and therapy, psychotherapy and Eastern philosophy, and suicide assessment. His new book on empathy, Empathic Engagement in Clinical Practice , draws on the insights of researchers, philosophers, and artists, along with his own forty years of clinical practice and thirty years of teaching and supervising. Purchase the book at See more about Dr. Flemons if you would like to work with him or consult with him at -------------- Support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Support the Podcast & Help yourself with Hypnosis Downloads by Dr. Liz! Do you have Chronic Insomnia? Find out more about Dr. Liz's Better Sleep Program at Search episodes at the Podcast Page t.ly/HM-podcast --------- About Dr. Liz Interested in hypnosis with Dr. Liz? Schedule your free consultation at Winner of numerous awards including Top 100 Moms in Business, Dr. Liz provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and hypnosis to people wanting a fast, easy way to transform all around the world. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has special certification in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Specialty areas include Anxiety, Insomnia, and Deeper Emotional Healing. A problem shared is a problem halved. In person and online hypnosis and CBT for healing and transformation. Listened to in over 140 countries, Hypnotize Me is the podcast about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Certified hypnotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Liz Bonet, discusses hypnosis and interviews professionals doing transformational work. Thank you for tuning in!

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HM336 On the Nuances of Empathy with Dr. Douglas Flemons is an episode from Hypnotize Me | Hypnosis | Transformation | Healing | Mindfulness | Meditation | Psychology | Rapid Change | Dr. Elizabeth Bonet by Dr. Liz Bonet.

This episode is 45:06 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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