Today we're exploring one of the most critical aspects of any relationship: communication. More specifically, we'll focus on the concept of relational listening and how it can transform your interactions and help heal troubled relationships.

Episode Highlights:

What is Relational Listening?

• Understanding relational listening as a connection-focused approach.
• Why the only agenda should be the connection itself.
• The importance of feeling heard and how it serves as the foundation for healing.

Three Levels of Relational Listening:

1. Attentive Listening:
   • The basics of maintaining eye contact, non-verbal cues, and avoiding interruptions.
   • Reflective listening: repeating back what you've heard to ensure understanding.
2. Empathetic Listening:
   • Going deeper by showing empathy and being mindful of context.
   • Acknowledging what is accurate or understandable about the other person's perspective.
3. Collaborative Listening:
   • Engaging in dialogue and finding solutions together.
   • Building trust and maintaining a healthy connection through shared goals and values.

Practical Tips:

• How to validate without agreeing.
• Using curiosity to build connection.
• Starting light with sharing feelings to build comfort with vulnerability.

Resources:

• Free Download: Mastering Relational Listening - A summary of today's key principles and practical tips.
• Mini-Course: Rephrase Your Relationship - Learn three powerful phrases to shift the tone in your relationship. Available now with a discount!

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If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to download your free resource and check out the mini-course to deepen your understanding and practice of relational listening. Let’s build stronger, more connected relationships together!

Thank you for tuning in! Stay connected, stay curious, and keep listening.

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