Episode 1 - Orly's Listening Table

Orly's Links

https://www.instagram.com/orlyslisteningtable/ https://www.youtube.com/ @orlyslisteningtable https://thelisteningtable.com/ https://thelisteningtable.com/your-table

The People Around Us Links

https://linktr.ee/thepeoplearounduspodcast

Personhood - The Art of Being Fully Human by Leo Buscaglia

https://amzn.to/3UdH023

More books I love

https://sites.google.com/view/iamjstorefront/home

Show Notes

Orly Israel started his journey of becoming a better listener a couple of years ago. He wanted to make a difference in communication skills because he saw many relationships that could be better. His inspiration came from his father, who taught him that when writing, every character's actions and words must make sense. Orly's first listening table was set up in a field near a high school, and although there were few people, he had a meaningful conversation with his next-door neighbor. His experience volunteering in prisons with the organization Freedom to Choose further solidified his belief in the power of listening. Loneliness is a significant issue in today's society, with Gen Z being the loneliest generation. Loneliness is linked to mental health problems and even early death. The pandemic has exacerbated feelings of loneliness and isolation, specially among young people. Orly discusses the importance of social interaction and the detrimental effects of social media addiction. He emphasizes the need for people to practice communication skills and build genuine connections. Orly shares his experience with the Listening Table and his goal to inspire better communication. He also talks about his personal life, including social media consulting and his hobbies.

Keywords

listening, communication skills, relationships, writing, character development, loneliness, isolation, pandemic, Gen Z, social interaction, social media addiction, communication skills, genuine connections, Listening Table, inspire, personal life, job, hobbies

Takeaways

Listening is a valuable skill that can greatly improve relationships and communication. Writing and character development can teach us the importance of choosing our words and actions carefully. Loneliness is a significant issue in today's society, with Gen Z being the loneliest generation. The pandemic has worsened feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially among young people. Social media addiction is detrimental to personal development and can lead to loneliness. Practicing communication skills and building genuine connections is crucial for happiness and fulfillment. The Listening Table is a powerful tool for learning how to listen and connect with others. Orly Israel is passionate about spreading the message of better communication and is planning to have more fun with his content. Being the best version of yourself is the minimum requirement of existence and the purpose of life.

00:00 Introduction

02:03 Starting the Journey of Listening

03:03 Motivation to Improve Communication Skills

08:14 Learning How to Listen

10:22 The First Listening Table Experience

13:19 Taking Action and Setting Up Listening Tables

25:56 The Loneliness Crisis

32:59 Causes of Loneliness, Especially in Gen Z

34:34 The Detrimental Effects of Cell Phones and Social Media

39:12 The First Viral Video and the Motivation Behind Orly's Listening Table

43:38 The Unique Format of Orly's Content and the Importance of Connection

51:57 The Common Theme of Loneliness at the Listening Tables

57:35 The Next Steps for Orly's Listening Table: Having Fun and Spreading the Message

01:03:13 Who is Orly Outside of the Listening Table?

01:06:03 Turning 30 and the Advice for Finding Purpose