On The Journey - Learning To Listen w/ Tommy, Brian & Jeremy

We all know how to hear—but do we actually know how to listen? In this episode of On The Journey, we dig into one of the most important—and often most difficult—relational skills for autistic men: learning how to listen without immediately defending, explaining, fixing, correcting, or preparing our response. We talk honestly about why listening can be challenging, what gets in the way, and how becoming a better listener requires more than simply staying quiet while someone else talks.Together, we explore what it looks like to slow down, stay curious, and listen for the experience underneath the words. Because listening isn't just about gathering information—it's about helping the other person feel heard, understood, and valued. Whether it's with your wife, your kids, or the people closest to you, learning to listen can change the way you connect. And like everything we talk about on On The Journey, this isn't about getting it perfect. It's about recognizing where we struggle, practicing something different, and continuing to grow into healthier, more emotionally mature men.For more on Brian Hight, check out: https://a.co/d/0ihKcZyAFor more on Tommy Smith, check out their podcast HERETo email the show: [email protected] To learn more about NeuroFam, please check out https://www.ourneurofam.com/   Music for the show’s intro is provided (with permission) by Matt Langston & EleventySeven. You can check out their awesome stuff here: https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/ Music for the show’s outro is provided (with permission) by Sean Rogers & Shineunder. They don’t exist anymore, but Sean is still doing great work and can be found here: https://heyworldcreative.com/