Learn to protect your energy while keeping your heart open
If you…
Feel others’ emotions as your own
Feel responsible for making them feel better
Feel selfish to say no or ask for what you need
Feel guilty for prioritizing your needs or desires
Say yes (while your body says no) to keep the peace
Constantly people please, and when you can’t, you apologize
Try hard to avoid conflict and are afraid to upset anyone
Are exhausted and resentful while telling yourself you should be stronger or less sensitive
If you said yes to most of these questions, you are likely a “codependent empath” like me and many others who feel the same way. This is not a diagnosis or a label but a helpful way to understand what’s happening. In other words, you are someone who cares deeply and is having a hard time setting healthy boundaries.
Here is your ultimate guide and workbook to reclaim your energy
while keeping your caring heart open
In this book, you will:
- Learn how your empathy is a gift and your superpower.
- Understand why you behave the way you behave and that nothing is wrong with you (in case you were wondering).
- Identify your unique patterns of codependence.
- Learn how to set clear, loving, and firm limits step by step.
- Learn not to feel guilty when honoring your needs.
- See how setting boundaries, done right, can empower others instead of hurting them.
- Practice taking care of your sensitive system as you make these changes without overwhelm.
Imagine this instead…
You know what you feel and that you deserve to ask for what you need.
You say no with kindness for yourself and the other, and feel good afterward.
You stop over-giving, overcommitting, and overthinking.
You feel calm, centered, and connected, both with yourself and with others.
Your relationships are more authentic, fulfilling, and sustainable.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction… 3
Empaths and Codependency… 5
My Struggles as a Codependent Empath… 9
Why Codependent Empaths Struggle with Boundaries… 10
Honoring Others’ Boundaries and Setting Our Own Internal Boundaries to Protect Others… 15
Self-Love as the Foundation for Boundaries… 16
Why Healthy Boundaries Matter… 17
Self-Awareness and Reconnecting with the Real You… 24
You Have a Right to Your Boundaries… 29
How to Set Healthy Boundaries (Step by Step)… 36
Special Strategies for Empaths… 47
Energy Boundaries and Self-Care Practices… 47
Energetic Shielding and Visualization… 48
Mindfulness and Somatic Practices… 50
Self-Care and “Recharging” for Empaths… 52
Inner Work: Embracing All Parts of You… 54
Journaling Prompts, Exercises, and Affirmations… 55
Journaling Prompts for Reflection… 55
Boundary-Setting Exercises… 58
Affirmations for Codependent Empaths… 60
Conclusion: Embracing Your Empowered, Empathic Self… 63
Living an Empowered Life as an Empowered Empath… 65
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Codependency and Empathic Sensitivity Quiz… 70
Types of Boundaries with Examples (Quick Guide)… 73
Further Reading… 74
About the Author… 75
Who this is for:
- Empaths and highly sensitive people who want healthy connections without burnout and self-neglect
- Big-hearted sensitive souls who enjoy giving so they can do it in a sustainable way
- Anyone ready to communicate authentically for more fulfilling relationships
- Anyone on a healing journey who wants to understand themselves in order to change
- Anyone who wants better relationships that are based on mutual respect and care
Who this is not for:
- Those looking to control others or prove them wrong, rather than communicate
- Those who want to punish those who have hurt them in the past
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Anyone looking for a quick fix without any work or willingness to be honest with themselves
Why this works
This guide draws on the work of some of the most noted experts who dedicated their careers or made a significant contribution to understanding empaths and codependency and the two together. It blends psychology, somatic awareness and practices, and spiritual wisdom. You will practice small, repeatable actions that retrain your body and mind to feel safe while you make these changes. The result is self-trust, clarity about our own needs and desires, more joy and freedom, and real relief from the constant pressure to keep everyone happy.
Here is what readers say
- “I finally have words for what I feel and what I need.”
- “I know that I’m not doing anything wrong when I choose myself. The guilt I used to feel is not even real!”
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“I stopped overexplaining and started respecting myself. I feel so much better about my life and my future."
Frequently asked questions
Will this make me less caring?
No. Boundaries protect your capacity to care. You become more present because you are no longer resentful or exhausted.
How long will it take to see results?
Many readers feel relief the first time they try the scripts and feel better with daily practices. In some cases, it might take time for others to adjust to our new boundaries, so have patience if you’ve been in a codependent relationship for a long time.
Is this therapy?
No. This book is not a substitute for therapy but complements therapy and coaching. It is an educational guide that can be used as a self-help resource. The reader is solely responsible for the outcomes.
How do I receive it?
You get instant access to a downloadable PDF. You can read it on any device or print it for personal use if you like.
Does it include worksheets?
Yes. It includes a quiz, exercises, journaling prompts, and affirmations.
What is the refund policy?
Digital products are typically non-refundable. If you have an issue with your download, please contact us.
Your investment
$7.99 - for less than the cost of one drink, you can transform your relationships with yourself and others, and experience the freedom and peace you deserve.
After the purchase
You will get an email with your download link for the book and other resources.
Start with the quiz for clarity. I recommend reading the entire book and maybe rereading the parts that are most impactful. If you have limited time, you can start with the chapters that are the most applicable for you at this time and read the rest as time permits.
Start practicing the boundaries. Small steps create big changes over time.
Changing lifelong patterns can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Individual and group support is available.

About the Author
An empath and recovering codependent, Diana pairs 20 plus years of personal healing with a decade of coaching to help sensitive, empathic, values driven people heal codependent patterns and create authentic success using practical psychology, somatic practices, and spirituality.
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. When you want to help, but you are so burnt out you can’t get yourself to care anymore… Or if you keep your heart open, you get hurt over and over…
But the truth is that you don’t have to choose.