Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Body Language
Body Language
Body Language
Thursday 30th January 2025
Explore how body language impacts communication, especially in recovery. Graham and Martin share insights and humorous anecdotes.
57 minutes
Informative
Humorous
Engaging
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Relatable
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Body language plays a crucial role in communication.
- Mirroring gestures can help build rapport.
- Non-verbal cues are especially important during recovery.
- Online therapy sessions often miss out on body language.
- Humour and personal stories make the topic engaging.
Body language is a silent orchestra
In this episode of 'Sideways', hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the fascinating topic of body language. They explore how much of our communication relies on what we do with our bodies, from facial expressions to gestures. Graham shares an interesting phrase he came across: 'body language is a silent orchestra', which sparks a lively discussion about the importance of non-verbal cues in understanding others, especially during the early stages of recovery.
They touch on various aspects of body language, including mirroring, which is when someone mimics another person's gestures and speech patterns to build rapport. Martin brings up an amusing anecdote about someone in Northern Ireland who called the police because they saw a person dressed in yellow, leading to a humorous conversation about how our perceptions can sometimes be misleading.
The hosts also discuss the challenges of interpreting body language in online therapy sessions, where much of the non-verbal communication is lost. Throughout the episode, Graham and Martin's light-hearted banter and personal stories keep the conversation engaging and relatable. If you're curious about how body language impacts your interactions and want to learn some practical tips for reading non-verbal cues, this episode is a must-listen. What are some non-verbal cues you've noticed in your own interactions?