Empathy fatigue arises when we carry not only our own suffering but the accumulated weight of those we love and serve. The continual impulse to help, hold space, and respond can quietly deplete the very ground from which genuine care grows. From a contemplative perspective, this depletion is not a sign that our hearts have closed, but an invitation to turn toward ourselves with the same tenderness we extend to others.

Feeding Your Demons® offers a direct approach for working with empathy fatigue through self-compassion. The process gently invites us to explore what our depleted parts truly need, connecting us with a wisdom that allows compassion to flow from a heart that is grounded, resourced, and free to give.

In this session, Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer will offer a contemplative framing of empathy fatigue and then guide you through the Feeding Your Demons process, allowing you to directly engage with your own experience of depletion and reconnect with your inner resources.

Together we’ll explore:

• A new way of connecting with empathy fatigue
• The principles of the 5-step Feeding Your Demons process
• How Feeding Your Demons can be applied to the challenges of empathy fatigue

This session is open to all. No prior experience is needed.

What is Feeding Your Demons?

Feeding Your Demons is a guided process that helps us transform difficult emotions and inner conflicts by turning toward them, rather than pushing them away.

Rooted in an ancient Tibetan practice and adapted for modern life by Lama Tsultrim Allione, it offers a practical and accessible way to work with challenges such as anxiety, fear, self-criticism, and more.

Through a simple 5-step process, what we habitually experience as obstacles can become sources of insight, strength, and inner support.

Click here to learn more about Feeding Your Demons.

Program Tuition
This is a free event.

Schedule

All times are Mountain Daylight Time (Denver, Colorado). Please use this link to view how this daily schedule is translated into your time zone.

• October 20th: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MDT

Recording
A recording of the session will be available on the Feeding Your Demons Network approximately 24 hours after the live event. While we warmly encourage you to join live if possible, you will have access to the recording for 30 days following its release. You can join Feeding Your Demons Network for free by clicking here.

Mental Health Disclaimer
While Tara Mandala offers profound Buddhist teachings and a supportive spiritual community, we do not provide mental health services, and our teachers are not operating as mental health professionals. Spiritual guidance provided by a Tara Mandala teacher is not a substitute for professional mental health support. We honor the importance of mental well-being and encourage community members seeking support to connect with licensed professionals in their local area. For immediate assistance with mental health concerns, please contact your local crisis resources or emergency services.