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The Thoughtful Listener

I'm a YouTuber, blogger, and certified active listener who loves to talk about wellness, thoughtful listening, communication, understanding, and resolving conflicts. Subscribe to my newsletter.

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New Podcast Episode Is Here!

Listening and Love An Innovative Way to Communicate💛 As promised, a new podcast episode! Emily Woodman-Nance and I discuss how listening is an act of love. We delve into the importance of listening with love and how it makes a difference when you communicate. We also talk about her reverence for seniors. Emily shares how it influenced her current business and why it is important the way we express love to seniors through efficient and quality healthcare and communication. If you have a family...

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TTL Listener Newsletter Coming in March... Listening is an act of love. A Discussion with Emily Woodman-Nance This month, I had a lovely discussion with Emily Woodman-Nance. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of At Their Side. At Their Side provides a service for healthcare providers to easily and efficiently communicate with families. Emily also has an impressive background with 15+ years of start-up and Fortune 500 project management & development experience. She is the co-author of the book...

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The Thoughtful Listener Checking-in 👂🏽Are Your Listening Skills Working for You So Far This Year? Hey Reader,👋🏾 We’re already into the second week of February—so, how are your listening skills serving you? Have they helped you build stronger relationships, gain deeper understanding, or avoid unnecessary misunderstandings? Or… have they been collecting dust? 🤔 If you’re not actively using your listening skills, ask yourself: Why not? Is it busyness? Distractions? Not sure where to start?...

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TTL Newsletter Happy 2025! Happy New Year!🎉 How did your 2024 go? It is a new year. So, I know you are asking me, "Why reflect on 2024?" It is a good question. Sometimes, it is helpful to look back to move forward positively. Perhaps you did that in the last week of December as the new year approached. If so, I applaud you!👏🏾 There are occasions when we need more time. I know I did. Last week, I continued to reflect on 2024 to get my footing. A lot happened personally and professionally....

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The Thoughtful Listener Happy Holidays! We at The Thoughtful Listener (Stacy, Michele, and Blanche) hope you have a wonderful holiday season filled with peace, love, and joy. In 2025, we look forward to bringing you more quality content to help you navigate the world with empathy and understanding. But for now, we are reflecting, resting, and enjoying the holidays to be better and more impactful for you. We appreciate your support, encouragement, and participation throughout 2024. Thank you,...

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The Thoughtful Listener Happy Thanksgiving!🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from The Thoughtful Listener Team! www.thethoughtfullistener.comUnsubscribe · Preferences

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The Thoughtful Listener Holiday Time It is holiday time! Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is next week! Christmas is right around the corner. There is so much going on in the world. I do not know about you, but I need to breathe and soak in everything. I do a breathing technique that helps. I learned it on Instagram. It is helpful, but for the most part, I pray. During the Thanksgiving holiday, I carve out time for retrospection. (Pardon the pun. I am a vegan, so no animals were harmed while...

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The Thoughtful Listener Did you miss it? Learn how to network confidently. Instant Access Webinar Is Available Now! NO MORE HIDING! NETWORK CONFIDENTLY Deb Porter and I are communication experts who focus on listening, will guide you to discover the power of listening. By the end, you will have strategies in your tool kit to immediately implement for your next event where you will no longer hug the walls but exude confidence. Unlock the recording and companion PDF for just $7 and start...

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The Thoughtful Listener Improve Your Networking Skills Join us on Thursday, October 10 at 1 PM EDT! No More Hiding! NETWORK CONFIDENTLY WITH OUR EXPERT LISTENING TIPS Join Stacy Pringle and Deb Porter for our expert listening tips, on Thursday, October 10 @ 1pm Eastern via Zoom. We are communication experts who focus on listening. We will guide you to discover the power of listening. By the end, you’ll have strategies in your tool kit to immediately implement for your next networking event...

Transforming Lives Listening with purpose can transform lives. Do you know that active listening is transformational in many ways? It brings enlightenment to your life and the way you operate in the world. I did not realize how much until I noticed the faces of people who shared with me the deep-seated emotions, feelings, and thoughts that plagued them. I could see the release happening in their faces and body language as they shared with me. It was as though they were freed from their...