What Does Lack of Empathy Do To Your Brain?

Empathy isn’t just about being nice — it’s a function of the brain that helps us understand, connect, and feel safe with others. When empathy is blocked or missing, the brain can shift into survival mode, numbing emotional responses, weakening social bonds, and even shrinking areas related to compassion and self-awareness.

Chronic stress, emotional neglect, or repeated rejection can rewire the brain to tune out other people’s emotions as a way to protect itself. But over time, that same defense can leave someone feeling isolated, misunderstood, or emotionally disconnected, even from themselves.

Understanding what’s really going on under the surface can be the first step toward restoring emotional depth and healing damaged connections.

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Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Amanda Silvera - @amandasilvera
Aniamtor: Sunbiscuit
Project Manager: Cindy Cheong
Assisted by: Brisky Quach
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