Find Your Voice,
Be Heard
In a world overflowing with noise, your voice deserves to be heard. Here, we don't just listen; we understand. When you connect with one of our empathetic listeners, we ensure that every word counts, every story matters, and your voice is not just heard, but truly understood.
Find Your Voice,
Be Heard
In a world overflowing with noise, your voice deserves to be heard. Here, we don't just listen; we understand. When you connect with one of our empathetic listeners, we ensure that every word counts, every story matters, and your voice is not just heard, but truly understood.
Talking to an empathetic listener not only alleviates immediate feelings of stress but also contributes to long-term emotional well-being and stronger, more supportive relationships.
Everyone Deserves To Be Listened To, Empathetically
Personal challenges can multiply quickly.
Embrace the power of being acknowledged in a place where your thoughts and feelings are valued. It's not just about speaking up; it's about being understood.
Let's start the conversation together.
Finances, Health, Community, Relationships, Emotions, Work
When these areas of our life aren't cared for, symptoms can escalate quickly into things like...
Financial Strain, Health Fears, Loneliness, Family Issues, Parenting, Work Stress
What Empathetic Listening Does For You
Reduces Stress & Anxiety
Engaging in conversations with an empathetic listener helps in reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. This is because empathetic listening creates a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Feeling heard and understood is a crucial aspect of emotional support, which can significantly alleviate stress
Empathetic listening boosts overall well-being by increasing feelings of connectedness and belonging. This sense of belonging and being understood is essential for emotional well-being and can significantly reduce stress levels
Enhances Self-Awareness
Enhances Self-Awareness
Empathetic listening boosts overall well-being by increasing feelings of connectedness and belonging. This sense of belonging and being understood is essential for emotional well-being and can significantly reduce stress levels
When people give and receive empathy, it leads to the production of oxytocin, a neurotransmitter associated with trust and cooperation. This is key to resolving conflicts and reducing stress, as it fosters a sense of support and understanding, thereby diminishing the likelihood of interpersonal conflicts and stress arising from them.
Boosts Oxytocin
Boosts Oxytocin
When people give and receive empathy, it leads to the production of oxytocin, a neurotransmitter associated with trust and cooperation. This is key to resolving conflicts and reducing stress, as it fosters a sense of support and understanding, thereby diminishing the likelihood of interpersonal conflicts and stress arising from them.
Empathic listening helps individuals shift away from their own stories and distorted ways of thinking. It makes them less likely to take things personally, assume others share their attitudes, or focus only on negatives in a situation. This shift can reduce stress by fostering a more positive and realistic perspective on life's challenges
Shift in Perspective
Empathic listening helps individuals shift away from their own stories and distorted ways of thinking. It makes them less likely to take things personally, assume others share their attitudes, or focus only on negatives in a situation. This shift can reduce stress by fostering a more positive and realistic perspective on life's challenges
Improve Relation-ships
Engaging in conversations with an empathetic listener helps in reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. This is because empathetic listening creates a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Feeling heard and understood is a crucial aspect of emotional support, which can significantly alleviate stress
Improve Relation-ships
Engaging in conversations with an empathetic listener helps in reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. This is because empathetic listening creates a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Feeling heard and understood is a crucial aspect of emotional support, which can significantly alleviate stress
Connecting with an empathetic listener offers immediate stress relief and fosters enduring emotional health, paving the way for deeper, more supportive relationships.
Our Approach
Listening vs coaching
With Here & Listening, the outcome is more emotional and psychological. We helps individuals feel supported and understood, which can be therapeutic and lead to emotional relief. It's beneficial in building trust, enhancing relationships, and fostering emotional well-being.
How Our Listeners Can Support You
Relationships
Career
Health
Finances
Community
Emotions
An Intuitive & Empathetic Solution
Catching and dealing with everyday struggles early on can really take the edge off the stress they cause in the big picture.
Everyone deserves a listening ear.
An Intuitive & Empathetic Solution
Catching and dealing with everyday struggles early on can really take the edge off the stress they cause in the big picture.
Everyone deserves a listening ear.
We're Ready To Listen
Here & Listening makes it easy for anyone to find a listening ear
How We Work>>>
Private 1-on-1 conversations:
Jump into secure, private 1-on-1 chats where what's said stays inside. It's all confidential and anonymous, so you can feel at ease.
Choose your listener:
Look through our library of empathetic listeners to connect with the person you feel the most resonance with.
Schedule a call:
Access a calendar when you can choose a time to connect with your listener in 15, 30 or 60 min increments.
...And let it all go:
Our empathetic team is here for you, ready to help with any issue, big or small, anytime and anywhere. Whether it's a pressing problem or just a chat, we've got your back.
We're Ready To Listen
Here & Listening makes it easy for anyone to find a listening ear
How We Work>>>
Access private 1-on-1 conversations:
Jump into secure, private 1-on-1 chats where what's said stays inside. It's all confidential and anonymous, so you can feel at ease.
First, choose your listener:
Look through our library of empathetic listeners to connect with the person you feel the most resonance with.
Then, schedule a call:
Access a calendar when you can choose a time to connect with your listener in 15, 30 or 60 min increments.
...And finally, let it all go:
Our empathetic team is here for you, ready to help with any issue, big or small, anytime and anywhere. Whether it's a pressing problem or just a chat, we've got your back.
Meet Poonam,
Founder of Here & Listening
While in many ways with technology etc we are more connected than ever, we are also a population that is lonelier than ever.
Conversations now more and more take place over text leaving you guessing someone’s tone and constantly waiting on the other side for friendships and relationships to form once your phone goes off…….
People don’t feel heard and are craving for people to just listen to them with empathy and without judgement.
This is where I had the idea for Here and Listening now.
In my professional field and in my personal field in helping people, I could see that people just wanted someone to give them the time to listen to them at any time they needed.
They do not want to wait around for every other week appointments with a therapist but they want to speak to someone on their timing and discuss whatever is needed that time.
Sometimes, it is easier to say how you feel to a stranger.
Empathetic listeners provide a safe space for you to express your feelings and concerns and to be heard without judgement.
This kind of support is crucial especially around challenging times in our lives.
Empathetic Listening Blog
The Impact of Empathetic Listening on Mental Health
“Listening is an act of love. When we truly listen, we offer a pathway to healing and understanding.” - Poonam Bhuchar
Introduction: Understanding the Connection
Mental health is a critical component of our overall well-being, yet it often receives less attention than physical health. In the chaos of our busy lives, the art of truly listening—especially listening with empathy—can sometimes be undervalued. However, empathetic listening is a powerful tool that can significantly impact mental health by providing emotional support, reducing stress, and fostering deeper personal connections.
1. Alleviating Anxiety and Depression
A Lifeline for Emotional Relief: Engaging with an empathetic listener can provide immediate relief for those suffering from anxiety and depression. This form of listening creates a safe space where individuals feel valued and understood, which can lighten emotional burdens and alleviate symptoms. The simple act of being heard without judgment allows individuals to release pent-up emotions and feel more at ease.
2. Enhancing Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Boosting Confidence Through Validation: Empathetic listening reinforces an individual’s sense of self-worth. When someone attentively listens to you, it inherently communicates that your thoughts and feelings matter. This validation can boost self-esteem and positively impact one's self-image, contributing to healthier self-perception and increased confidence.
3. Reducing Stress Through Emotional Release
Finding Calm in the Chaos: Stress is a common affliction in our fast-paced world, and having a reliable outlet to express concerns and frustrations is crucial. Empathetic listeners provide that outlet, allowing individuals to discuss their worries and stresses in a supportive environment. This emotional release is therapeutic and can significantly reduce overall stress levels.
4. Building Stronger, Healthier Relationships
Fostering Deeper Connections: Empathetic listening plays a pivotal role in enhancing interpersonal relationships. By fostering understanding and reducing misunderstandings, it strengthens bonds between people. Better communication leads to healthier relationships, which are vital for emotional support and mental health.
5. Cultivating Resilience and Coping Skills
Developing Emotional Strength: Regular interactions with empathetic listeners can help individuals develop better coping strategies for dealing with life’s challenges. By exploring feelings and thoughts in a supportive setting, individuals can gain insights into their behaviors and thought patterns, fostering greater emotional resilience.
6. Encouraging Personal Growth and Insight
Promoting Self-Discovery: Empathetic listening encourages introspection and self-discovery. It can lead to personal insights that might not emerge in a less supportive environment. These revelations can pave the way for personal growth and emotional healing, contributing to better mental health.
Conclusion: A Pathway to Emotional Well-being
Empowering a Healthier Tomorrow: The impact of empathetic listening on mental health is profound. It offers more than just temporary comfort—it fosters long-term emotional well-being. At 'Here & Listening', we are committed to providing this valuable service, helping individuals navigate their mental landscapes with support, understanding, and care. By embracing empathetic listening, we not only enhance our own mental health but contribute to a more compassionate world.
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