The Conscious Practitioner

#70 Energy Vampires & Emotional Boundaries: A Massage Therapist’s Survival Guide


Published: 13 February 2025 at 14:56 UTC

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Ever finished a client session feeling like your soul just got siphoned? Let’s talk about energy vampires—and why they might be draining more than just your energy.

In this episode of The Conscious Practitioner, we’re diving deep into the mysterious phenomenon of emotional and energetic fatigue in massage therapy. If you’ve ever felt emotionally or energetically depleted after a session, this episode is your ultimate survival guide. Learn why energy vampires affect you, what they reveal about your boundaries, and how to shield yourself while still providing excellent care.

Listen in to discover:

  • The 4 types of energy vampires and how to identify them in your practice.
  • A groundbreaking three-layer framework to protect your energy—physical, emotional, and energetic.
  • Simple, actionable techniques to maintain boundaries without compromising your client relationships.

If you’re ready to regain your energy and redefine your boundaries, hit play now and transform the way you approach your practice

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Energy Vampires

00:57 Welcome to The Conscious Practitioner

01:24 Understanding Practitioner Fatigue

02:13 Identifying Energy Vampires

04:40 Four Types of Energy Draining Dynamics

07:56 Building Your Protection Framework

14:37 Practical Techniques for Protection

19:11 Key Insights and Conclusion


For massage therapists and wellness practitioners seeking to get unstuck through purpose-driven inner work, this episode explores how wellness professionals can use self-awareness and mind-body connection to overcome burnout, create work-life balance in their wellness business, and build a conscious, holistic healers practice that serves both their wellness center clients and themselves.

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