The Listen Clearly Podcast: Our Stories, Our Thoughts, Our Voice

Hello, welcome to a brand new episode of the Listen Clearly Podcast. In this episode, Ralphii talks about the factors that inspired him to start his podcast. At some point, we have found ourselves in dire need of talking to someone to get peace or let something go. We often approach people who are willing to listen and sometimes who are not ready. Here, Ralphii shares a lot about how people respond when you share your story. We also get to learn why it is important to respect those who choose to share their stories. A lot happened in his life, including the loss of his grandmother and divorce. He talks about how he dealt with and overcame all that befell him. Tune in to learn more! 

Key Highlights

[01:35] How people respond when you reach out to them

[06:52] Why you should show people respect when they talk to you about things stressing them

[09:47] Why listening to people helps

[10:44] Dealing with the loss of the grandmother

[15:15] Events leading to choosing to help people in what they are going through

[19:16] How divorce came about

[22:24] Why you can’t tell some things to some people

[23:06] Why couples shouldn’t be throwing things at their partners about past events

[25:41] Advice to married people on how to balance their normal life and marriage life

[28:17] Trying to fix the relationship

[32:23] Dealing with the outcomes of the divorce

[34:00] Upcoming episodes  

Notable Quotes

• Sometimes I didn't even need advice. I just needed somebody to listen and understand what I'm going through. 
• It's not easy for people who go on to something hard to always want to speak out about it.
• Body language is big because you don't have to say anything but your body language speaks volumes.
• Advice is not always needed. Just the ear, a shoulder, and I'm sometimes saying they might want you to mourn with them, and it helps
• When it was time to put my foot down and lead and be the man there, it started becoming a problem. Because I was letting somebody else have too much of a voice.
• Some people you can’t tell things to. Some things you got to keep, like, low at a very minimum, like, because some people you can’t tell things still, because once you get into them, sometimes they bring it back to throw it right back in your face.
• Kids don't get in your way. Unless you let them. Marriage does not get in your way unless you let it. People do not get in your way unless you let them. 
• At the end of the day, at the end of whatever's going on, you're still responsible for your actions. It's the way you do things. Don't blame people for what you've could have done.
• Let’s listen, communicate, and not just respond! 

Resources

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