Episode #286: The Heart of a Helper — Loving Your People without Losing Yourself
Are you the person everyone turns to — because you’re the peacemaker, the caregiver, the one who always says yes — but deep down you’re running on empty? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, guest co-host Danielle Grosse explores “the Heart of a Helper” and helps us understand why those of us who love to serve often struggle to receive. She shares why it’s so difficult to admit when we need help, how we can let others pour back into us, and what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to heal. If helping others has ever felt like both your greatest joy and your heaviest burden, this episode is for you. Join us for a new perspective on what it truly means to serve well as HSPs—without sacrificing your own well-being.
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Resources
- Episode #286 Transcript — coming soon!
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- Take Danielle’s quiz “The Heart of a Helper: Uncover What You Need Right Now“
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Danielle Grosse
In a world where helpers often give until they have nothing left, Danielle Grosse offers a different way forward, filled with grace, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through her writing and ministry, Danielle nurtures women as they reconnect with “the Heart of a Helper” — that tender space of empathy and love for others — without falling into exhaustion or obligation.
Danielle’s passion for helping helpers heal is rooted in both personal experience and professional training which uniquely equips her to guide others through the delicate balance of helping while staying whole.
When she’s not filling the world with words, Danielle is out exploring it. Alongside her husband, Michael, she can be found bumping down roads less traveled, always seeking stories of resilience, grace, and the quiet strength of those who choose to love anyway.
You can connect with Danielle thru her website, her Facebook page, and by signing up for her newsletter.
And you can request further details about her “Worth the Risk” retreat right here.
Cheri Gregory
Through scripture and story-telling, Cheri Gregory delights in helping women draw closer to Jesus, the Strength of every tender heart.
Cheri is the co-facilitator of Sensitive & Strong: the place for the HSP Christian woman to find connection. And she’s the founder of Write Beside You coaching for HSP Christian writers, coaches, and speakers.
Cheri speaks locally and internationally for women’s events and educational conferences. She’s also the coauthor of five books: You Don’t Have to Try So Hard, Overwhelmed, and An Abundant Place (with Kathi Lipp); Sensitive & Strong (with Denise J. Hughes); and Exhale (with Amy Carrol).
Cheri and her college sweetheart, Daniel, have been married for over three decades; they’ve spent the last 19 years living and serving on the campus of Monterey Bay Academy on the central California coast.
You can connect with Cheri thru her website, on Facebook, and via Instagram.
Transcript
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