# Soulful Listening in a Noisy World with Terri Lonowski

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Podcast: [Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471)
Published: 2025-08-12T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast.podbean.com/e/soulful-listening-in-a-noisy-world-with-terri-lonowski/
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Soulful Listening in a Noisy World with Terri LonowskiIn our increasingly noisy world filled with distractions and divisiveness, we've lost the art of truly listening. Julie sits down with Terry Lenowski, founder of Soulful Listening, to explore how we can reconnect through deeper, more intentional listening practices. We are living in a listening crisis-50% of Americans experience loneliness - equivalent health risk to smoking 15 cigarettes daily-We've moved from "listening to understand" to "listening to respond"-Technology and busyness have eliminated traditional connection spaces (family dinner table)-We're in "talking and waiting to talk" mode rather than truly connecting The Five Elements of Soulful Listening1. Self-CareIncludes how we talk to ourselves, emotional intelligence range, movement, nutrition, and sleep2. Becoming Fully PresentGetting into your body through intentional breathingListening to your body's wisdom and signals3. Quantum Listening"If active listening and empathy had a love child"Listening with all five senses and beyond4. Inspired ActionTaking action based on insights gained, with no strings attached5. The Feedback LoopLetting people know you're taking action on their behalf Key InsightsOn Curiosity vs. Being RightAsk yourself: "Do I want to be right, or do I want to be in relationship?"Enter conversations without preconceived outcomesCome with curiosity about your own beliefs and others' perspectivesPractical Tips for Better ListeningUse "Tell me more" as a bridge phrase when triggeredAsk for clarification: "What I heard you say was... is that what you meant?"Practice on low-stakes conversations firstStart with listening to yourself through meditation, journaling, or quiet reflectionWhen we truly listen - to ourselves and others - we create…

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