Episode #47: Are you ALL in? A discussion about active listening with Dr. Derek Daniels and Dr. James Panico

Summary:  On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime are joined by guest stars Dr. Derek Daniels and Dr. James Panico. Together, the group explores the concept of active listening - What is it? Why is it important? What effects does the practice of active listening have on the brain? What are some ways to strengthen our active listening skills?  ACTion Event of the Week: LISTEN! Connect with a family member or friend and take the time to actively listen to what is on their mind. What did you notice during the experience?  Join us on the next episode of the Act To Live Podcast as we explore the concept of groundlessness. So come on, let’s take a walk! References: Palasik, S. Panico, J. & Daniels, D. (March, 2021). Are you all ears? Connecting with our clients through active-mindful listening. Presented virtually at the Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association annual convention.  Shafir, R. (2003). The zen of listening: Mindful communication in the age of distraction.  https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Listening-Mindful-Communication-Distraction/dp/0835608263