
Becoming Someone Worth Talking With: Notes from the Listening Edge
Here’s the deal: we all want to be someone worth talking with—right? Whether we’re trying to grow friendships, deepen our relationships with partners or children, or simply show up more fully in our everyday roles—massage therapists, teachers, bartenders, personal-growth experts, healthcare practitioners, salon or spa folks—we long to be someone others feel safe talking with—being with. I’ve been a therapist, spiritual guide, and coach for over 40 years—as well as a mom, a friend, a member of a large family. And still, after all these years, I find myself listening from the edge of my seat—leaning in, eager to truly