Listening – it’s the cornerstone of human connection, yet the intricacies of depth therapy often remain hidden behind closed doors, bound by confidentiality. What if we could bring these transformative conversations into the public sphere and reveal the true magic that occurs within the therapeutic encounter?

I’m Eileen Dunn, the voice behind The Art of Listening, and these are the very questions that led me to the creation of this podcast. As a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist, my life’s work has been dedicated to uncovering the power of depth therapy, where the roles of speaker and listener are crucial to fostering personal growth and healing. Throughout this series, we've welcomed a range of guests, each with their own voice, insights, and experience. All committed to the human-to-human relationships at the heart of therapeutic transformation.

So to conclude this series today, I wanted to share my own story and reflect on the creative process behind this podcast. In this final episode, we embark on the personal journey that led me to the field of clinical psychology. We consider the moments of pain and triumph that shaped my approach and helped me form the big questions that have consistently driven my work. And as we come to a close, I’ll share what I’m taking away from each of our distinguished guests, to draw meaningful, long-lasting lessons from the Art of Listening.

Join me in this final episode as we delve into the heart of what makes listening so transformative.

Chapters

1 - The inspiration behind The Art of Listening

2 - Eileen’s background, upbringing, and journey to clinical psychology

3 - The magic of listening and connection between speaker & listener

4 - From “being” to “doing” - listening as openness to action
5 - The importance of human connection in a modern world
6 - Reflections and main takeaways from the series

Links

• Eileen Dunn
• More from ‘The Art of Listening’

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