Wild Hope Rising: A Podcast for Women on Faith, Healing & Purpose

Ep.37| Laurie Dufresne- How to Help Others Feel Seen & Heard | Listening that Transforms Relationships

Wild Hope Rising: A Podcast for Women on Faith, Healing & Purpose

Show Notes

Topics: communication in relationships, listening skills, feeling heard, limiting beliefs, healthy relationships We’re huddled up with Laurie Dufresne, mindset and transformation coach, to talk about how we can show up differently in our relationships by learning to truly listen. Many of us want deeper, healthier connections, but don’t always realize how our assumptions, distractions, and limiting beliefs impact the way we hear others. In this conversation, Laurie helps us understand how to help others feel seen, heard, and valued—and how that shift can transform our relationships. We talk about:• Why listening is harder than we think• What gets in the way of making others feel heard• How limiting beliefs shape communication• Simple ways to become a more present, effective listener If you want stronger, more connected relationships, this episode will give you practical ways to start.

Connect with Laurie DufresneWebsite: lauriedufresnecoaching.com Course + Workbook: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs YouTube: Laurie Dufresne Coaching

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