Ever wondered how seeing the world through someone else’s eyes can transform your relationships and decisions? In this episode, we dive into the power of perspective-taking—why it matters, how to practice it, and how it can lead to deeper empathy and understanding.

SHOW NOTES

1. Brené Brown on Empathy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

2. Empathy Meditation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFLYKLzNAiE

CITATIONS

Batson, C. D. (2009). These Things Called Empathy: Eight Related but Distinct Phenomena. In J. Decety & W. Ickes (Eds.), The Social Neuroscience of Empathy (pp. 3-16). MIT Press.

Brownell, J. (2012). Active Listening and Empathy in Communication. International Journal of Listening, 26(2), 118-130.

Galinsky, A. D., & Moskowitz, G. B. (2000). Perspective-Taking: Decreasing Stereotype Expression, Prejudice, and Discrimination. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26(11), 1162-1172.

Gaskins, S., et al. (2019). The Benefits of Asking Open-Ended Questions in Understanding Others’ Perspectives. Journal of Interpersonal Communication, 17(3), 211-225.

Karni, N., et al. (2008). Perspective-Taking Improves Conflict Resolution. Journal of Conflict Resolution, 52(5), 712-732.

Klein, K. J., et al. (2015). The Role of Perspective-Taking in Enhancing Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relations. Journal of Social Psychology, 58(1), 112-128.

Mason, M. F., et al. (2013). The Role of Perspective-Taking in Reducing Prejudice and Stereotyping. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(5), 830-840.