Shows
Why I ListenS1 E11 - The Singularity of People with ViniciusVinicius is a dancer and artistic & choreographic director of Momentos World. He also describes himself as a researcher of the human soul. In our conversation, Vinicius shares his perspective on dance and how he sees the movement as the expression of something deeper. He also shares with delight how he used to listen to his grandmother tell stories, in what he called the family "golden Sundays". More information about Vinicius, and Momentos World.
2021-06-2852 min
Love the WordsLove The Words 143In our mini-series of interviews about Voice, Zelino Modesto talks about the art of listening, his own work with voice, and his fascinating podcast 'Why I Listen’, plus a vintage Wordybirds episode.
2021-05-201h 02Love the WordsLove The Words 140Zelino Modesto talks to Maggi Stratford about her voice work with the Trans Community & the relationship between Voice and Identity, plus Jimmy’s regular Pandemical. Check out Zelino's regular podcast Why I Listen.
2021-04-2859 min
Why I ListenInner Callings with José AbreuZé touches several different fields — he is a therapist, an actor, a musician, he works with children with special needs, accompanies people in a terminal phase of their lives, and the list goes on. It's also impressive how easily he navigates through different traditions and religions. In this episode, Zé shares his parts of his own journey, his perspective on listening, and how he feels he is sometimes an instrument.
2020-12-2744 min
Why I ListenFree Listening with Benjamin MathesBenjamin is an artist, author, listener, and the founder of Urban Confessional — a movement that is "recovering the lost art of listening". Benjamin tells us about the story behind the movement and some of the things that are present for him in the quality of listening. Urban Confessional is present in 80 countries. You can find more info about the Urban Confessional here, and about Benjamin here.
2020-12-0743 min
Why I ListenTeaching Voice to Trans Women with Maggi StratfordMaggi is a Voice Teacher working with the Trans Community. In our conversation, she shares with us the role the Voice has in the identity of someone that goes through transition. Maggi is a joy to talk to -- a true storyteller, full of expression and humor. Personally, I feel deeply touched and inspired by the work Maggi is doing. Find out more about her work here - https://www.maggistratford.com/
2020-10-0546 min
Why I ListenDog Training & Therapy with Benoit and JanaBenoit and Jana are therapists and dog trainers, combining both worlds in canine-assisted therapy. They describe their work as supporting people to grow through collaboration with a dog. They share how, in interaction, the dog reflects what is present in the moment, with the person or group. You can find more information about their activities on their Facebook page. As we also mention my dog, in case you want to see him, you can find a pic here :)
2020-09-211h 00
Why I ListenIntuition Is Very Precise with Jonathan Hart MakwaiaIn this episode, I will be talking to Jonathan Hart Makwaia. Jonathan is a vocalist, composer and voice researcher, an Associate Arts Professor in the Department of Drama at New York University, a long-time performer, composer and musical director for the Roy Hart Theatre and currently President of the Roy Hart International Arts Centre in the South of France. Jonathan shares his perspective on Listening — when supporting someone on their Vocal exploration or their performance creation, when preparing his own performances, and some of the subtle layers of listening. And why he doesn’t like the word listen...
2020-08-0256 min
Why I ListenI'm One With Everything with Bouke BroerenIn this episode, Bouke Broeren shares with us his perspective on listening and his very personal story − from his early contact with therapy, meditation, his work as a "Bringer of Clarity", how he interprets the messages from life and how he keeps vulnerability present. Bouke is a Consultant, a Coach and in-training Psychotherapist.
2020-07-2152 min
Why I ListenWhat am I Telling Myself with Maaike OosterlijnckMaaike Oosterlijnck is an amazing dancer and dance teacher, and also a Mediator in a hospital in Belgium; mediating relationships between hospital workers and also between hospital personnel (doctors, nurses, etc) and patients. I love the humility that Maaike is able to keep, and her great insight on the subtle aspects of communication and listening. All this, in a calm and lovely Voice to listen to. Maaike has also worked as a social worker with people with a mental disability, as well as with refugees.
2020-07-0557 min
Why I ListenI Sense You with Gees BosekerJoin me in conversation with Gees Boseker, where we explore how to listen to the body, and what the body tells us about how we feel. Discover what she means when she says 'sensations have words"; and allow yourself a moment to connect with your own body. Gees is in a Body-psychotherapist, teacher and author.
2020-06-211h 09
Why I ListenI will be moved with Sep Vermeersch Join me in conversation with Sep Vermeersch, where he talks about the role that listening plays in how he dances, performs, teaches and more; how it allows him to be attuned with the moment, the music and the audience. Sep is a natural entertainer and charming storyteller - you’re in for a good time!
2020-06-0752 min
Why I ListenListening is a Super PowerIn this short episode, I reflect and share the context behind Why I Listen − for Who I feel it is, What is the goal, Why listening as topic, and when you can expect new episodes.
2020-06-0102 min
Why I ListenExtraordinary Space with Nuno SalemaWelcome to Why I Listen! In this episode, Nuno Salema shares how he perceives the awareness of listening and how to be fully present in the act of listening. He talks about how to create and be in this extraordinary space, the different parts of us that listen when we interact with others, and how that has an influence in our actions.
2020-05-2447 min