Are You Listening?

About this episode

<p>Have you ever sat across from your spouse, colleague or friend and realized that while they may be hearing what you're saying, they aren't actually listening? Poor listening can lead to arguments, hurt feelings, and fractured relationships. But the good news is that active, thoughtful listening can profoundly benefit both people in the conversation. This week on the show, psychologist <a href="https://guyitzchakov.haifa.ac.il/">Guy Itzchakov</a> helps us understand where interactions go awry, and how to become a more attentive listener. </p><p><i>For more of our work on how to better connect with the people in your life, check out these episodes:</i></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/why-conversations-go-wrong/" target="_blank"><i> Why Conversations Go Wrong</i></a><i> with Deborah Tannen</i></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/a-secret-source-of-connection/" target="_blank"><i>A Secret Source of Connection</i></a><i> with Amit Kumar</i></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/what-makes-relationships-thrive/"><i>Relationships 2.0: What Makes Relationships Thrive</i></a><i> with Harry Reis</i></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/relationships-2-0-how-to-keep-conflict-from-spiraling/"><i>Relationships 2.0: How to Keep Conflict from Spiraling</i></a><i> with Julia Minson </i></p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>