Sacred Listening - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 8/20/26
Summary
George Noory interviews author Umba Gale about her book, *The Heart of Sacred Listening*, which explores overcoming automatic mental reactions to truly hear others. Gale shares a personal story of resolving conflict with her father by listening for his underlying concerns rather than judging his anger. The discussion also features a caller from New Zealand who credits Gale’s work with curing his son’s severe warts, highlighting the transformative power of deep, compassionate listening.
Topics discussed
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Umba Gale shares story of resolving conflict with her father
The psychology of poor listening and automatic mental reactions
Defining sacred listening and its impact on relationships
Origins of compassion and the difference between reacting and responding
Listener story: Treating severe warts with Carnivora
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Umba Gale's journey to writing her book with Jack Canfield
Teaching people how to listen and recognizing poor listening habits
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