{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6768991d15b96146455e80f3/69085f1be4f1777b410153a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are you Listening, or are you Waiting to Speak? (#28)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6768991d15b96146455e80f3/1762156190766-e57cff39-a9e3-4e3b-8da9-2f7295f8032d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this reflective episode of <em>The Diabetic Mammy</em>, Catherine explores the subtle but powerful difference between truly listening and simply waiting to speak.</p><p><br></p><p> With her signature warmth and honesty, she unpacks how this distinction shows up in diabetes life - whether we’re talking to our children, engaging with healthcare teams, or checking in with ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Through relatable stories and gentle humour, Catherine invites listeners to pause, notice and lean into curiosity instead of correction. Because when we shift from listening to reply, to listening to understand, we create more space for learning, grace, and connection - three ingredients every diabetes family needs more of.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Listening is presence, not silence.</li><li>Curiosity strengthens relationships and diabetes teamwork.</li><li>Sometimes the most powerful thing we can say is nothing at all.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Catherine Showler"}