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 is a powerful skill that transforms relationships, fosters empathy, and opens doo ... Show More
Aug 11
Real People. Real Crimes | Introducing CRIMES OF REDDIT, a new Crime House podcast!
Reddit is an endless archive of humanity’s most disturbing, bizarre, and deeply human stories. If you love going down internet rabbit holes, you are going to love CRIMES OF REDDIT with Alexis Linkletter and Sabrina Deana-Roga. Every Tuesday, one host brings a set of true-crime st ... Show More
54m 42s
Dec 2025
I Know Love Has Many Forms
This week’s mantra is: "I Know Love Has Many Forms." Love isn’t limited to romance, it shows up in friendships, family, chosen community, and the quiet ways we care for each other every day. This episode explores how to recognize and cherish the different kinds of love that enric ... Show More
29m 14s
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 51s
Dec 2022
Don’t Just Listen Actively, Listen Empathically
• To listen effectively and empathically, we need to let our egos take a back seat so the other person can lead. If we are sensitive, alert, and respectful, we can listen without an agenda. • Listen with maximum attention without getting distracted by anything other than the pers ... Show More
22m 19s
Jul 2024
Get out of your own way and start listening
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 w ... Show More
25m 12s