A World That Listens: Experiences in Deep Listening

A World That Listens Ep 9 with Jenny Gaitelband

In this heartfelt conversation on The Listening World podcast, host Sara Joy O’Neill sits down with Jenny Gaitelband, mentor, psychotherapist, supervisor, and Three Principles practitioner from Caesarea, Israel, to explore the transformative power of true listening. Jenny shares how she moved from “analyzing” clients through her own thoughts to a deeper, more present listening: tuning into voice, pace, eye movement, presence, and the emotional “distance” in the room. Together, they discuss how this kind of connection sparks hope — not as attachment to specific outcomes, but as a beautiful feeling of possibility and the innate mental wellbeing available to every human being. The conversation flows into the simplicity of the principles: we all have innate wellbeing and wisdom inside; we feel our thinking in the moment; and life itself invites us to dance with reality, including grief, joy, uncertainty, and the ordinary beauty of being alive. Jenny and Sara reflect on melting into feelings (even the hard ones), the constant presence of calm wisdom, the illusion of “not enough,” and how spiritual understanding becomes deeply practical in everyday life — from parenting and relationships to navigating hard times. Warm, wise, and full of humanity, this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen more deeply, celebrate life, and remember that no one is ever beyond the reach of presence and connection. Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together ! To register: https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/] Connect with us: The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/] Jenny Gaitelband: IG @jenny_gailtelband [@jenny_gailtelband] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-gaitelband/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-gaitelband/] Sara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/ [https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/]

A World That Listens Ep 8 with Lukáš Piperek

In this episode, host Sara Joy O’Neill sits down with LukášPiperek, a former ice hockey player from Slovakia turned mental performance coach, to explore the transformative shift in his coaching approach. Lukáš shares how he moved away from traditionaltechniques—relying on willpower, mindset hacks, and generating high-energy motivation—toward a simpler, more profound understanding of who we really are and the nature of life itself. The conversation dives deep into the power of true listening:not as a technique, but as an open, receptive state of clarity, peace, and connection. They discuss how this natural listening creates lasting calm and perspective for athletes and clients (seeing life as more of a game rather than a battle), versus the exhausting cycle of pumping up motivation that quicklyfades. Together, they reflect on listening as a “living question”—an intimate, embodied experience of openness, connection to the energy of the moment (and the universe), and freedom from being lost in thought. They explore how deep listening dissolves unhelpful thinking, reveals a deeper “home” within us, and naturally expands into all areas of life, including coaching conversations and everyday moments. A warm, insightful dialogue on presence, performance, andthe quiet power of simply being available to what is. Perfect for athletes, coaches, and anyone curious about living with more clarity and ease. Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together ! To register: ⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠ [⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠]Connect with us: The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/] Lukáš Piperek: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukaspiperek.sk [https://www.facebook.com/lukaspiperek.sk] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukas_piperek_luccas.sk/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lukas_piperek_luccas.sk/⁠] Web: https://luccas.sk/⁠ [https://luccas.sk/⁠] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@luccas_lukaspiperek [https://www.youtube.com/@luccas_lukaspiperek] Sara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/ [https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/]

A World That Listens Ep 7 with Kateřina Fišerová

In this episode, host Sara Joy O’Neill speaks with Kateřina Fišerová, founder of The Listening World, about the profound power of genuine listening. Kateřina shares how she found that truly listening in every situation proved to be a safe and highly effective step toward de-escalating conflict, fostering love, generating fresh ideas, and restoring peace—regardless of the issue or history. They distinguish "doing listening" (for example, active listening) from living listening—a natural state of full presence, receptivity, emptiness, and non-judgmental being-with the other person or with life itself. Focusing on “how to listen correctly” actually blocks real connection. The conversation builds excitement for the May 2026 Listening World Summit in Prague, themed "Just Together: Listening that Connects"—a community-driven, inclusive gathering with family-friendly options (free child tickets, kids’ program), interpretation, and space for organic connection, inspiration, and emergence. Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together ! To register: ⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠] How to connect with us: The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/] Kateřina Fišerová: ⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/] Sara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/ [https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/]

A World That Listens Ep 6 with Michael Neill, Martin Jotov, and Digital Michael

In this episode of The Listening World podcast, host Sara Joy O'Neill sits down with transformative coach and author Michael Neill (Genius Catalyst), tech visionary Martin Jotov, and a very special third guest: Digital Michael, Michael Neill’s AI-powered ‘digital twin’.   What started as a wild idea—to train an AI on Michael’s teachings so it could listen deeply, point to inner wisdom, and create space for genuine insight—has become something surprisingly powerful. The conversation explores how AI can (and can’t) replicate human presence, the nature of deep listening beyond words, what it really means to be human in an age of intelligent machines, and how transformation always happens inside the person, not from any external “fix.” Along the way, they dive into soul-to-soul connection, the magic of "purposeless listening", why people feel surprisingly safe and honest with Digital Michael at 3 a.m., and how this tool might actually help us become more fully human rather than less.   Funny, profound, and occasionally mind-bending, this episode will leave you rethinking the boundaries between human connection, technology, and the quiet wisdom available to all of us.   Guests also share details on the upcoming Listening World Summit in Prague and how you can try Digital Michael for yourself. To join the Listening Summit (May 23-25) online for FREE, register here: https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/] Connect with us: The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/] Michael Neill: https://www.michaelneill.org/ [https://www.michaelneill.org/] Digital Michael Neill: www.michaelneill.ai [www.michaelneill.ai]

A World That Listens Ep 5 with Fenella Blakaj

In this episode of The Listening World podcast, A World that Listens: Experiences in Deep Listening, host Sara Joy O'Neill speaks with Fenella Blakaj, head of a Swiss school for neurodivergent and non-traditional learners, and founder of the CORE teacher-training program (Clear-Minded, Open-Hearted Resilience Education). Fenella shares how 25+ years of applying the Three Principles (Mind, Consciousness, Thought) have created non-judgmental spaces where children relax within minutes, showing their true selves without “fixing.” She also discusses ripple effects: teachers in CORE reduce self-criticism and blame, transform classroom atmosphere and conflict resolution; former students carry the understanding into apprenticeships; and the profound group field of unconditional listening at events like the Listening World Summit in Prague, where Fenella is a presenter (May 23–25, 2026). A warm, insightful conversation on how deep, open-hearted listening reveals our shared humanity – “love in form” – and allows calm, connection, and wisdom to emerge naturally. Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together! To register: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠] How to connect with us: The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/ [https://thelisteningworld.com/] Fenella Blakaj: CORE www.core-edu.ch [www.core-edu.ch]; The school http://www.wayup.ch/ [http://www.wayup.ch/]; Interview with Michael Imas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuG9piMuxj4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuG9piMuxj4] Sara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/ [https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/]