I like to think of myself as a good listener. If someone's telling me a story, or sharing their point of view, I'm all ears, but a lot of the time, I'm just waiting to say something. And that's the story with a lot of us. Today, we're talking about getting out of our own way so we can listen to those around us and ourselves.
In this episode, we talk about:
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Jan 6
5 things you must do to lighten your life in 2026
New year, new you --- Not an old you that you wish to be again. Who will you be this year? Hopefully happier May this year be blessed... Fill yourself with all that beautiful love that you so gracefully give others, you deserve it too Always with love, Lexi Comment your 2026 goal ... Show More
36m 50s
Sep 2025
I Listen to Understand, Not Just to Reply
This week's mantra is: "I Listen to Understand, Not Just to Reply." In a world that often prioritizes quick responses and expressing our own opinions, true connection stems from a deeper place: the willingness to truly hear and comprehend another's perspective. Active listening i ... Show More
36m 51s
Jul 2025
3654: To Find Your Deeper Purpose, Listen by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Improving Attention and Inner Calm
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3654: Leo Babauta explores the transformative power of truly listening with full presence and without the urge to interrupt ... Show More
10m 21s
Oct 2025
Listening With the Heart
Hey there, Jody here. We listen all day—to podcasts, people, and planning. But how often do we listen with our own heart? This meditation guides you to that softer listening, opening gentle space within. Make a quiet spot, breathe slowly, and let’s tune in to you. Xo Jody Learn m ... Show More
9m 17s
Apr 2025
#319 Speaking Up or Letting Go?
In today's episode, I share an issue I've been thinking about for a while - finding the balance between speaking up and letting things go.In other words, when things annoy us or seem unjust, should we speak up and say something? Or should we prioritise our mental health and let i ... Show More
27m 19s
Sep 2024
2710: The Best Way to Keep Your Family Happy by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Parent Advice
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Episode 2710:
Adina Soclof reminds us that maintaining a happy family requires navigating the inevitable ups and downs with empathy ... Show More
9m 15s
Apr 2024
The Sacred Art of Listening
<p>Just as presence is the heart of meditation, so deep listening is at the center of all conscious, loving relationships. This talk explores how our wants and fears block listening, ways we can deepen our capacity for listening, and the healing that unfolds when we truly feel he ... Show More
53m 32s
Dec 2023
223 Are you a people pleaser? How to avoid being talked into doing things, with guided mindfulness meditation on self-compassion
<p>If you’re a people pleaser, you can sometimes get caught up in what other people want and lose that feeling of being authentic to yourself. How can mindfulness help us to maintain healthy boundaries and be our true selves?</p>
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33m 18s