{"id":12347,"date":"2026-01-23T07:13:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rickollie.com\/?p=12347"},"modified":"2026-01-23T07:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:31:04","slug":"review-of-the-empaths-survival-blueprint-by-feral-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rickollie.com\/es\/2026\/01\/23\/review-of-the-empaths-survival-blueprint-by-feral-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of The Empath’s Survival Blueprint by Feral Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I’ve recently finished reading Feral Heart<\/a><\/em><\/strong>‘s second book, ‘The Empath’s Survival Blueprint<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.’ The self-help book was a gift from its author and dear friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feral Heart: The Empath’s Survival Blueprint<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the Empath who Feels too Deeply – this is Your Map Home<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Feral Heart<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My unbiased take of …<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Empath’s Survival Blueprint<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feral’s 101-page guide makes it clear right from the beginning. This book is not a manual for fixing yourself because ‘you were never broken<\/em><\/strong>‘. I loved that being said upfront as it gives the reader confidence early on. Keep that in mind as you read along with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By first chapter’s end, I found myself thinking about the book’s subtitle. It is ‘How to heal hidden wounds, Protect Your Energy and Thrive as a Sensitive Soul in a Loud World.’ It’s her focus on sensitivity that caught my attention. It was a subtle reminder that my own sensitivity is my strength. As opposed to a fault that an old friend once told me it was. Once I realized that, it was my ‘Awakening<\/em><\/strong>‘ into knowing that I’m not too much<\/em><\/strong> and my ‘color<\/em><\/strong>‘ brightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In subsequent chapters, she covers energy drain<\/em><\/strong> and backlash from boundaries<\/em><\/strong>. Both topics are contentious for me. As a person with a big heart and a giver, I often find it painful not to help others enough. It is difficult for me to set boundaries as to when to stop and walk away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From this blueprint, I learned some practical reflection practices that she offers to various drains. Also, how Empath’s like me are taught, at an early age, to equate love for self-erasure. Her book covers reclaiming that energy and how to build your Empathetic Armor<\/em><\/strong>, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She includes ‘Reflection Prompts<\/em><\/strong>‘ for the reader to focus on for personal insights after each chapter. Like these at the end of Chapter 7, ‘Choosing Solitude Without Losing Your Heart<\/em><\/strong>‘. In them, she asks you questions like, “Where does solitude heal me?” or “Where does it hide me?” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I mention this and the prompts because I never chose solitude. Rather I began writing. I wrote instead of cowering in a corner. I feared my thoughts of that friendship, which turned south against my wishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solitude may have worked for me and saved that friendship. If only I had known about the tools and difference between solitude and isolation at the time. A valuable lesson I’ve managed to add to my toolbox in case I ever need to look back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feral goes on to discuss how an Empath’s body speaks differently with overload. This due to various situates, noises and fragrances. Then goes into grounding skills like reading the room but not absorbing it. All great tools to avoid such occurrences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite part about ‘The Empath’s Survival Blueprint<\/em><\/strong>‘ is at that she offers a week-by-week guide at the end. Here she speaks of resetting oneself to ‘Wholeness<\/em><\/strong>‘ in stages. After all, feeling too deeply doesn’t happen in a day and can’t be expected to be healed in a night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rick Ollie<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don’t consider yourself an Empath, Feral’s book is an excellent read. It’s also a good book to keep on your nightstand or a quickly available spot for reference. Her ‘Reflection Prompt’s<\/em><\/strong>‘ are something we all need to look upon from time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can order The Empath’s Survival Blueprint at Amazon by clicking here<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: This review is solely mine. No monetary values were exchanged for it. However, I did receive a dedication in this book for being a friend that helped tell her original story years ago.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please subscribe to my email list at the bottom of the page!<\/em><\/strong> And if you enjoy my website, consider making a small donation to help me keep it afloat at JustMeRic<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. You can find all my sites on Linktree<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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