About this episode
Do you long for connection, but it feels impossible? In this episode, you'll learn extremely simple tools and techniques to create connection in any conversation—using your eyes, face, voice, and words.
Helpful phrases:
- Tell me more…
- What’s it like for you...
- How does that affect you?
- That makes sense (because)...
- It sounds like / I hear you saying…
- It seems like something shifted…
- That stood out to me…
Resources mentioned (including paid links):
- Attunement: The Key To Connection, podcast by Drew Boa
- The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, book by Deb Dana
- Man Cards: Conversation Starters For Men
- Dear Young Married Couple Card Decks
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