One of the primary qualities we look for in friends is someone who is a good listener, but are we any good at listening? In this episode, Alysa talks about listening, in general, her favorite listener (spoiler: it's Gareth Reynolds), the role of listening in friendship, and tips for becoming better listeners for our friends.

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