We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by continued exploration of being in relationship to others by looking a the difference between monologing and dialoging.

Have you ever listened to someone and had the felt sense that they were talking at you rather than with you? Have you ever been listening to someone recognizing your formulating your reply more than you're listening to them?

Today we look at how the experiences of the questions above are examples of monologue. We then look at some common beliefs people hold about practicing dialogue as well as a process to support you in engaging dialogically with others.

Rather than criticizing, silencing, or succumbing to our inner critic, we can listen to them and offer compassion.

We then explore a practice for cultivating self-compassion.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/podcastwholly

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by shifting our attention from our inner selves to the people in our lives. Today we look at how to wholly listen to others in order to begin a dialogical process.

I share the five touch points method that Dr. Janet Stauffer engages when she considers who to be wholly present to herself and others. We look at what this process looks like as we are with those in our lives.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/wholly-listening-podcast/developingapracticeofselfwarwareness

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by an exploration of how we can care for ourselves as we heal

What if the habits that we struggle with often come about as the best way to cope with unnamed and processed grief and/or trauma?

Together we look at the distinction between pain and suffering. We then consider how our growing awareness and acceptance can help us be compassionately curious with where we turn in times of stress and struggle. And look for ways we can be with our pain and decrease our suffering.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by a continuation of our exploration of grief being part of the healing process. Today we identify some of the places we experience ambiguous losses.

What are some of the wilderness markers or "Gates of Grief" that we can encounter?

Francis Weller writes about four gates of grief humans face that are beyond losing those we love. Today we identify those gates and look for ways we can befriend our sorrow.

We also explore how facing and feeling into this grief helps us to cultivate kindness.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by a recognition that ambiguous loss and grief are part of the healing process.

Even when we move toward our desire, we let go of and lose something. For self-growth, I think of the equation change=loss/loss=grief/grief=growth

In this episode, we name that grief is not a problem to solve or fix. Grief often is comprised of a wide array of emotions. We explore the many emotions that can come with grief and also look at the spiritual gift that these emotions offer when we listen to the emotions.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/wholly-listening-podcast/developingapracticeofselfwarwareness

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by recognizing our inner monologue and a part of ourselves many refer to as the inner critic or inner critical parent.

What is my inner critic's purpose and how can I learn to listen differently to that part of myself?

Often our inner critic or inner critical parent speaks up out of fear. This part waves a flag when they sense we're in danger. Sometimes we (and this part) believe we need their harsh words to accomplish tasks or even fit in.

Rather than criticizing, silencing, or succumbing to our inner critic, we can listen to them and offer compassion.

We then explore a practice for cultivating self-compassion.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/wholly-listening-podcast/developingapracticeofselfwarwareness

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by an exploration of the difference between stress and stressors

What is the difference between stress and stressors AND Why is that important?

Stress is our physiological body response to stressors–it’s what happens INSIDE of us.

The things outside of us–the fight we had with our spouse, the deadline we face at work, the news we hear or read–these are our stressors.  

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/podcastwholly

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by an exploration and practice for cultivating awareness.

Do you notice when your cup is full or almost empty?

It is not uncommon for people to get to the end of the day and feel completely exhausted, drained, or depleted. When they look back at the day, no specific moment may stand out. In fact, what replenishes and nourishes us one day or one time of the day may deplete us on another day.

Taking time track your energy and observe when you've felt filled and when you've felt depleted can assist you in becoming aware of your own energy experience.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/wholly-listening-podcast/developingapracticeofselfwarwareness

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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We begin by grounding and orienting together followed by an exploration and practice for cultivating awareness.

What makes awareness important?

Awareness of what is happing inside of ourselves: our minds, our hearts, our bodies, and our spirits helps us shift our focus. It can help us clarify what is happening. It assists us in differentiating our thoughts from our feelings from our body sensations.

Awareness is like a temperature check.

Taking time to notice and name your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations can become a practice to help you get to know yourself better.

For full show notes, go to https://www.thewellcounselingandconsulting.com/wholly-listening-podcast/developingapracticeofselfwarwareness

Three Ways to Support You in Taking Sacred Pauses:

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Welcome to the Wholly Listening Podcast where we take a sacred pause to reconnect with body, spirit, and mind and build a community committed to cultivating lives of meaning and purpose. I’m Megan Malick, a professional listener, light shiner, and spiritual midwife in Lancaster County, PA.