Bridging the Gap: His Side of the Distance

In our last episode, Laura shared the moment she felt truly heard. Today (In Part 2 of our listening and repair series), Tim is back to tell his side - what changed in the quiet, how listening with his whole body replaced the urge to fix, and how that single pivot reshaped their marriage, parenting, and community. 

We explore: 

• Willingness over winning: dropping the agenda and the mask.
• Nine days apart: learning to listen to self before listening to a partner.
• Rupture & repair year one: catching patterns faster (hours, not days).
• The doorway to intimacy: why being heard makes vulnerability possible.
• Practical prompts to start hard conversations without “fixing.”

✨ Quote we sit with: “To really listen is to lean in softly with a willingness to be changed by what you hear.”
 
Try this: Laura closes with a guided practice to notice where distance lives in your body and take one breath-step closer — no fixing required.
 

🎧 Thank you for joining us for this episode of Selah: A Deep Pause.
We hope this conversation offered you a moment to reflect, breathe, and feel seen. 

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🎙️ Host: Laura Deir
🎛️ Producer/Editor: Krissi Burdette
🎨 Artwork Credit: Mural featured in the video by E. Guenthner 

🎵 Music Credit
“Dreamcatcher” by Onycs  Licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)
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Artist: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNQ6vKZ5ogEZ0tM2TvxLhQA
Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gUgyfUIhGQc 

 ⚖️ Disclaimer: The conversations in this episode reflect personal experiences and opinions. They are not intended as medical, psychological, or legal advice. Psychedelic substances are not legal in all areas and may carry risks. Always consult qualified professionals and honor your local laws and your own readiness before exploring any healing modality discussed.