The Gorman Limit

In this episode of The Gorman Limit, I talk about listening. A lot. About how I learned to listen better when I lost my voice, about what I learned about listening from my dissertation, and about full speech v. empty speech.

Show Notes

In this episode of The Gorman Limit, I talk about listening. A lot. About how I learned to listen better when I lost my voice, about what I learned about listening from my dissertation, and about full speech v. empty speech.

Intro: 0:00 - 5:38
  • Why title the podcast "The Gorman Limit" 
  • In particular why the word "Limit"? 
Losing my voice & learning to listen better - 5:38-24:28
  • The phases of my time as a mental health professional
  • I lost my voice and learned something really important

My dissertation -- "Shut up & listen" - 24:28-32:32
  • I wanted to title it "Shut Up & Listen"
  • We don't really think about HOW we listen
  • What I learned about reflecting on how we listen

Empty speech V. Full speech - 32:32-50:00
  • What is empty speech 
  • Don't answer empty speech with more empty speech
  • Some examples of full speech 

What is The Gorman Limit?

The Gorman Limit is a podcast where Neil Gorman tries to extend the limit of what he knows by thinking out loud and in public. The show has no set format nor release schedule.