You’re Not Actually Listening (Here’s How to Change That) - Mónica Guzmán

You’re Not Actually Listening (Here’s How to Change That) - Mónica Guzmán

From Uncomfy: Sticking with Moments That Challenge Us by BYUradio

April 15, 2026 · 17 min · Season 2026 · Episode 15

About this episode

Mónica Guzmán discusses the importance of listening and how to improve communication in relationships.

Have you ever left a conversation thinking, “They didn’t hear me at all”? Journalist and author Mónica Guzmán shares stories from her own life, from not fully listening to her daughter, to navigating emotional disagreements with her mom, to setting intentional conversations with people who see the world differently. She unpacks what’s really going on in our heads when we stop listening and how small shifts can completely change the way we connect, especially with our loved ones. ABOUT GUEST Mónica Guzmán is the author of “I Never Thought of It That Way,” an advisor with Braver Angels, and the founder of Reclaim Curiosity (https://linktr.ee/moniguzman). Check Mónica out on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moniguzman/ CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (1:31) Mónica’s Call with Mom (3:35) What She Needed from Mom (4:47) Acknowledge Good Points (5:37) Three Conversations at Once (7:03) Spanish at Home Lesson (9:24) Critical Listening Trap (10:34) Repairing Missed Moments (12:36) Scheduling Disagreement Talks (15:15) Wrap Up and Resources

People in this episode

Guest: Mónica Guzmán

Topics covered

  • listening
  • communication
  • emotional disagreements
  • intentional conversations
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • listening
  • communication
  • Mónica Guzmán
  • emotional disagreements
  • personal growth
  • intentional conversations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Braver Angels, Reclaim Curiosity, Instagram

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