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May 21
Mother Hunger - The Hidden Wound Driving Men's Need for Female Approval
I dive into the concept of “mother hunger” - the hidden emotional wound that drives many men to seek constant approval, validation, and reassurance from women. I explore how early experiences with emotional neglect, inconsistency, or disconnection from our mothers can quietly sha ... Show More
23m 52s
May 18
Emotional Avoidance in Modern Men - Live Coaching Session
I sit down with Scott to talk about grief, addiction, emotional suppression, and the long process of healing. We explore how unresolved pain can shape a man’s identity, relationships, and sense of self for years without him fully realizing it. Scott shares parts of his personal j ... Show More
47m 9s
May 14
Why Men Who Want Love the Most Run From It the Hardest - Dismissive Avoidant Men
I explore why dismissive avoidant men often crave love deeply while simultaneously pushing it away. I break down the mother wound and emotional conditioning that can lead men to associate intimacy, closeness, and vulnerability with danger instead of safety. I also talk about why ... Show More
25m 3s
Sep 2025
How to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure)
What’s more important in communication— the content or the delivery? Julian Treasure is a five-time TED speaker and the author of Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet, and he argues conscious listening is an invaluable tool for elevating convers ... Show More
38m 34s
Nov 2017
How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking — from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the ... Show More
9m 59s
May 2025
407. Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener
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Mar 2025
The Secret Habits Of Supercommunicators - Charles Duhigg - #909
Charles Duhigg is a journalist, speaker, and author. Effective communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. While some excel at it naturally, others struggle to express themselves and often get misunderstood. So, what are the best tips to become a master communicat ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2022
Who’s Listening?
Greg is back live from an extended break; he shares what he was doing and what he noticed while away. His biggest takeaway was our innate need for social connection with others and how that connection ideally goes beyond just words. To truly connect we need to listen for total me ... Show More
55m 49s
Sep 2025
How to Have Great Conversations (Update)
44m 24s
May 2025
One Mouth but Two Ears
00:06:27 The True Win-Win00:09:27 Unconscious Obstacles00:23:42 But They’re Boring…00:30:22 All Hail Conan 00:40:09 Summary and TakeawaysHow to Listen with Intention: The Foundation of True Connection, Communication, and Relationships (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book ... Show More
43m 30s
Jun 2025
496 | Good Talk
<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists talk about communicating with people who are unwilling to change their minds, the qualities of productive conversation, finding ways to be happy without knowing your purpose, a simple approach to getting divorced, the proper way to identify a narcissi ... Show More
40m 25s
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Communication Expert Vinh Giang: Why You Keep Getting Interrupted (How to Use Your Voice So People ACTUALLY Listen)
Do you feel like people often cut you off when you're talking? When was the last time someone really listened to you? Today, Jay sits down with international keynote speaker and communication coach Vinh Giang for an inspiring conversation about building real confidence and findin ... Show More
1h 46m
Aug 2024
594: Charles Duhigg - Asking Deeper Questions, Developing Listening Skills, The Matching Principle, The Harvard Study, and How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Super Communicators)
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Julian Treasure is a sought-after and top-rated international speaker. Collectively his five TED talks on various aspects of sound and communication have been viewed an estimated 30 million times. His latest talk, How to speak so that people want to listen, is in the rare group that has over 10 million views on TED alone, putting it in the top 20 TED talks o ... Show More
<p>Today’s episode is one you’re really going to want to lean into because Michael is talking all about <em>radical listening</em> with <a href="https://robertdiener.com/" target="_blank"><u>Robert V. Biswas-Diener</u></a>. </p>
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<p>If you’ve ever felt like traditional ... Show More
<p><i>The Power of Habit </i>author Charles Duhigg wrote his new book in an attempt to learn how to communicate better. Steve shares how the book helped him understand his own conversational weaknesses.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.char ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Read our book, The Score That Matters <a href= "https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p">https://amzn.to/3XxHi7p</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Full show notes at <a href= "https://www.learningleader.com">www.LearningLeader.com</a> </p> <p>This episode is supported by <a href= "https://bit.ly ... Show More
