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The Expanding Worlds PodcastAuthor: Expanding Worlds
The Expanding Worlds podcast Shares Stories and Shares Solutions to expand what people believe is possible. We talk to individuals and organisations who are driving change to enable people with Additional Needs to live the independent lives they aspire to. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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236 Beyond Sympathy: Embracing Empathy and Redefining Support with Debra Caldow
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses the crucial difference between sympathy—feeling for someone—and empathy—seeking to understand and follow someone else's perspective—especially in the context of additional needs. She talks about why sympathy can lead to learned helplessness and why empathy is harder because it requires giving up control, listening first, and asking before acting. Debra argues that empathy-led support is more impactful because it is about learning how to step back and empower others by listening. If you would like to support this podcast then visit buymeacoffee.com/expandingworlds
