13. "Listening" is a tender act (with Amelia Hruby)
Today, Nicole Cloutier is thrilled to sit down with Amelia Hruby, a writer, podcaster, and founder of the feminist podcast studio, Softer Sounds. Together, they explore a word we so often take for granted... "listen."
In this episode you'll learn...
The etymology, history, and rich philosophical nuances of the word "listen."
How listening—more than just hearing—is an act of tending (and attending) that can transform our understanding of the world around us.
Why "active listening" is actually a redundant phrase (and why deep listening is much more rewarding for all involved).
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