Episode 127: The Power of Silence with Olga Lehmann, PhD

In a world of constant overstimulation, noise, and speed, what is the value of silence and stillness? In this episode, we explore how silence can become a refuge and a source of well-being. We also contemplate the power dynamics of silence, such as when we experience self-silencing or having silence imposed upon us. We also discuss the benefits of poetry and therapeutic writing for working with grief. Olga Lehmann, PhD, fondly nicknamed “The Silentist,” by colleagues, is a professor of ...