Holding Space the Healthy Way: The Energetic Boundaries Empaths Must Learn
Fri Jan 30 2026
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into Psychotherapy 101 and exploring what it really means to hold space in a healthy way, especially for empaths, and how to create strong internal and energetic boundaries.
This episode explores:
The physical, energetic, and emotional aspects of holding space
Why empaths naturally absorb the energy around them
How to set clear boundaries as an empath
Why absorbing someone else’s emotions is not actually helpful
How and why to create your own energy shield
How masterful healers move energy without taking it on
Honoring emotions while allowing others to fully feel theirs
What true containment feels like in the body
Why intuition works best when it’s educated and grounded
How intuitive clinicians bring a deeper level of healing
Wherever you feel most capable and confident, those are the internal states you want to activate. This is how containment is built and how boundaries become something you feel, not just something you set.
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Robyn McKay, PhD, is an award-winning therapist and psychospiritual advisor who teaches and leads at the intersection of psychology × spirituality × energetics. With deep roots in clinical psychology and a lifetime of living at the crossroads of intuition and credentials, she is a rare bridge between science and soul, credentials and codes, strategy and spirit.
Early in her career, Robyn served as a university psychologist before stepping into her broader calling as a guide for high performers, creatives, and seekers. She addresses a wide spectrum of human experience — healing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD in women; accessing spiritual gifts; and navigating existential crossroads.
Having sold $2.5M+ in retreats and private intensives, Robyn is now architecting an entirely new category of retreats: expert-led, trauma-informed, miracle-level. She helps credentialed, neurodivergent, and spiritually awake women leaders design transformational retreats that carry depth, meaning, and lasting impact.
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Get access to The Energy Shield Protocol: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64aa986317cf480e0b5faa2e In today’s episode, we’re diving into Psychotherapy 101 and exploring what it really means to hold space in a healthy way, especially for empaths, and how to create strong internal and energetic boundaries. This episode explores: The physical, energetic, and emotional aspects of holding space Why empaths naturally absorb the energy around them How to set clear boundaries as an empath Why absorbing someone else’s emotions is not actually helpful How and why to create your own energy shield How masterful healers move energy without taking it on Honoring emotions while allowing others to fully feel theirs What true containment feels like in the body Why intuition works best when it’s educated and grounded How intuitive clinicians bring a deeper level of healing Wherever you feel most capable and confident, those are the internal states you want to activate. This is how containment is built and how boundaries become something you feel, not just something you set. Love what you’re hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot to Robyn. Each month, one listener will receive a Scroll of Recognition—a custom energetic blessing, activation, or intuitive message written just for you. Robyn McKay, PhD, is an award-winning therapist and psychospiritual advisor who teaches and leads at the intersection of psychology × spirituality × energetics. With deep roots in clinical psychology and a lifetime of living at the crossroads of intuition and credentials, she is a rare bridge between science and soul, credentials and codes, strategy and spirit. Early in her career, Robyn served as a university psychologist before stepping into her broader calling as a guide for high performers, creatives, and seekers. She addresses a wide spectrum of human experience — healing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD in women; accessing spiritual gifts; and navigating existential crossroads. Having sold $2.5M+ in retreats and private intensives, Robyn is now architecting an entirely new category of retreats: expert-led, trauma-informed, miracle-level. She helps credentialed, neurodivergent, and spiritually awake women leaders design transformational retreats that carry depth, meaning, and lasting impact. Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay: LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhD Facebook: Dr. Robyn McKay Instagram: @robynmckayphd Book a call with Dr. Robyn! https://drrobynmckay.com/call Join the $100K Retreat Leaders Secrets: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100kretreatsecrects