Poet & Author, Allie Michelle, shares how she embraced empathy as her superpower- and turned it into art. She explains the process of embracing authenticity, creative alchemy, and love as a catalyst for growth. Reminding us that we are here to experience the full spectrum of human emotions - and when we learn to fully embrace it, we're free. ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:19 Empathy as a Superpower 7:05 Embracing Authenticity 9:14 Creative Alchemy 16:27 Pattern Interrupts 18:33 Relationships 20:02 Poem: “Not a Love Poem” 24:06 Love as a Catalyst for Growth 27:11 We are Warriors 29:58 Legends of Lemuria 33:31 Living a Life of Fulfillment 43:00 Going to the Depths 47:10 Poem: "Destiny" 53:56 Forms of Expression 58:37 Conclusion ___________ Allie Michelle: Allie Michelle is a poet, writer, and co-founder of NFT school for mental health and wellness, We Are Warriors. She is a certified meditation, breathwork and yoga teacher, which has heavily influenced her work. She has done spoken word performances across the globe, continuing to share her work and inspire people to live vulnerably, love deeply, and create often. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel/ Website: https://www.alliemichellel.com We are Warriors: https://www.wearewarriors.co ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/