65. Seeing Our Innocence & Listening Deeply

In this episode, we're exploring our element of curiosity alongside the third aspect of deep listening which is "seeing the person's innocence." This can be a tough aspect considering what may be a more common tendency to listen with the lens of "seeing the other person's problem" or "seeing the person's solution." Problem is, those lenses make it nearly impossible to listen well. We'll talk about the practices to overcome those obstacles and to help us listen with an intention that creates more open, effective, and fulfilling conversations. About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App. Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible). Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube Links and Sources: Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking. Find it here. The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. Find it here. Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation. Find it here. Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. Find it here. More on Martin Buber's philosophy   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at [email protected]. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org