In this episode of Pause Here, we explore something we do every waking moment yet rarely stop to think about… listening.

What’s the difference between hearing and truly listening? Why can you hear your name across a crowded room, yet completely miss something that’s right in front of you? Together, we uncover the fascinating science of attention, perception, and prediction, exploring how the brain filters the constant stream of information around us and why listening is about far more than our ears.

Press play, tune in, and rediscover the quiet art of paying attention… to the world around you, the people you love, and yourself.

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