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#29: In this episode, I talk with my dear friend Kelsey Harbert. Kelsey is a neuroscience student at the University of Colorado. Kelsey is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things neuroscience, the study of the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. What we discussed for the podcast is how to be a better listener! Something literally everyone could improve on if we\\u2019re being honest. I know I need a lot of help in this area. And I feel that those around me do too. What about you?\\xa0

Kelsey will explain the practice of Reflective Listening and how it can really help improve your listening skills and relationship with your partner, or anyone else for that matter. Kelsey has been practicing this with her partner for a while now and she can attest to how much it\\u2019s made a difference in her life.

Especially now, during quarantine and social distancing, where we are spending so much more time at home, it\\u2019s important to improve our communication skills. Listening is a major part of communication, but it\\u2019s something we\\u2019ve never really been formally taught how to do effectively. Plus, add smartphones and streaming tv,\\xa0 it can feel like even when we are speaking to someone, the person on the other end might be glancing around, totally distracted. I dunno about you, but it feels awful when it\\u2019s being done to me. And then, I must admit, I do this to others!\\xa0

Here is what you can expect:\\xa0

What Reflective Listening is.\\xa0

The overall goal is to create an environment that\\u2019s a safe space for you and your family - where you don\\u2019t feel alone - and heard and listened to.\\xa0

The different ways to categorize it: 1) For you and your partner 2) For you, yourself

The signs that you\\u2019re not listening to others\\xa0

The signs that you\\u2019re not listening to yourself\\xa0

Which responses should we avoid when listening to someone?\\xa0

• Not problem solving, pity, saying something like, \\u201cthat\\u2019s crazy that\\u2019s happening to you\\u201d\\xa0 because these actually make people feel alone.\\xa0
• You just want to be heard\\xa0 - people just want to be heard and listened to.\\xa0

To connect with Kelsey: www.instagram.com/askelseydoes/

To connect with Leyla: www.instagram.com/leylasarper/

Thank you for checking this episode out! If it brings you any value, please share with a friend, or maybe pass it along to your partner as a HINT ;)

Love you! Xo Leyla\\xa0