347: [Soapbox] Are we even watching the same thing?

In this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman addresses a fascinating question from a coaching call about whether couples receive the same information from the same course. She explains how different interpretations arise due to the brain's filtering and meaning-making processes. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and communication in bridging these gaps in understanding, using this phenomenon as an opportunity to build empathy and rapport within relationships.

00:00 Introduction to Better Sex

00:30 Fascinating Coaching Call Question

01:32 Understanding Different Perspectives

02:27 Neuroscience of Perception

04:03 Interpreting and Challenging Thoughts

05:57 Building Empathy and Rapport

06:19 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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