Sidewalk Talk

In a time when we're all exploring how to use power wisely, it’s essential to remember that listening is the ultimate act of building 'power with' rather than 'power over' relationships. Listening isn't just about hearing words; it's about valuing another's perspective and creating a space where everyone feels seen and heard. By truly listening, we foster mutual respect and understanding, breaking down barriers that divide us. At Sidewalk Talk, we practice this daily. We believe in the power of listening to improve mental health, social health, and community well-being. It's about connecting on a deeper level and building stronger, healthier communities. Join us in our mission to transform the way we relate to one another. Let's create 'power with' relationships through the simple, profound act of listening. Grab a friend and go listen on the sidewalk by adding your name here. We share our knowledge democratically. Or sign up to be a background checked chapter leader and build your own listening non profit using Sidewalk Talk's name. Either way, we just want more listening in the world. We love you. Your listening matters. Start here or the link in in our bio: https://lnkd.in/d8jbaQT #SidewalkTalk #ListeningHeals #MentalHealth #SocialHealth #CommunityHealth #PowerWith

A society grows great when its people listen to one another with open hearts and minds, promoting both social and mental health. Help us build a great society. Learn to listen. You have three ways to get involved: 1. Start listening on the sidewalk 2. Take a listener training with Sidewalk Talk 3. Put up the Sidewalk Talk election yard sign that reads "Your Humanity Matters More To Me Than Who You Vote For." We can create a loving world that cares for people and it starts with listening. Won't you join in? #SidewalkTalk #mentalhealth #socialhealth #freelistening

At Sidewalk Talk, you can contribute to health: mental health, social health, and political health when you are visible on street corners everywhere, reminding people that their longings matter. We won't turn their longings into a polarizing argument. We want to deeply hear what people most long for. It may sound simple, but when we listen like this, we create healthy humans and a just world. What kind of world would be possible if we listened for the longing underneath? Coming in September, you can join a practice community to learn the to HEAR with heart - to Honor people instead of engaging in power over stuff, to Embody what you feel and set good boundaries, to check your Assumptions and bias, and to Respond with receptivity and delight in this other person's humanity. Led by the fabulous Travia Fitzpatrick. You can add your name to the interest list here: https://lnkd.in/erX9NYfa #mentalhealth #socialhealth #listening #empathy #compassion #longing #aggression

The world heals a little more each time we pause and truly listen to one another. 🌍❤️ Taking a moment to hear someone's story not only bridges divides but also supports mental health by making us feel seen and understood. Let's make listening our superpower to foster a more compassionate, connected, and mentally healthy world. 🌟👂 #ListenToHeal #MentalHealthMatters #EmpathyInAction #HeartfeltConnections Want to learn how to listen better? Join Sidewalk Talk's 11-week 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 training and practice community, led by Travia Fitzpatrick. There will be two different cohorts starting in September. Our tested and refined program will teach you to 𝗛onor others, 𝗘mbody your feelings and set boundaries, check your 𝗔ssumptions, and practice 𝗥eceiving and Responding. Make sure to get your name on the 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 invite list here. https://lnkd.in/erX9NYfa

If you missed it, our founder, Traci, was live Friday sharing the details about the grant Sidewalk Talk is receiving from Paramount and most of the money is going directly to new chapter leaders who start chapter in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the UK in time for Global Mental Health Day, October 10th. Be sure to join the Sidewalk Talk mailing list to get notified when the very simple application page is live. Come early. Money will run out. Or watch Traci's live answering your questions about the grant here: https://lnkd.in/eS6QzmKj We are so excited to see what you build with these chapter leader grants from paramount! Listening leads to better mental and social health! #mentalhealth #socialhealth #sidewalktalk #paramountgrant #chapterleadergrants

If you missed it, our founder, Traci, was live Friday sharing the details about the grant Sidewalk Talk is receiving from Paramount and most of the money is going directly to new chapter leaders who start chapter in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the UK in time for Global Mental Health Day, October 10th. Be sure to join the Sidewalk Talk mailing list to get notified when the very simple application page is live. Come early. Money will run out. Or watch Traci's live answering your questions about the grant here: https://lnkd.in/eS6QzmKj We are so excited to see what you build with these chapter leader grants from paramount! Listening leads to better mental and social health! #mentalhealth #socialhealth #sidewalktalk #paramountgrant #chapterleadergrants

If you missed it, our founder, Traci, was live Friday sharing the details about the grant Sidewalk Talk is receiving from Paramount and most of the money is going directly to new chapter leaders who start chapter in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the UK in time for Global Mental Health Day, October 10th. Be sure to join the Sidewalk Talk mailing list to get notified when the very simple application page is live. Come early. Money will run out. Or watch Traci's live answering your questions about the grant here: https://lnkd.in/eS6QzmKj We are so excited to see what you build with these chapter leader grants from paramount! Listening leads to better mental and social health! #mentalhealth #socialhealth #sidewalktalk #paramountgrant #chapterleadergrants

If you missed it, our founder, Traci, was live Friday sharing the details about the grant Sidewalk Talk is receiving from Paramount and most of the money is going directly to new chapter leaders who start chapter in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the UK in time for Global Mental Health Day, October 10th. Be sure to join the Sidewalk Talk mailing list to get notified when the very simple application page is live. Come early. Money will run out. Or watch Traci's live answering your questions about the grant here: https://lnkd.in/eS6QzmKj We are so excited to see what you build with these chapter leader grants from paramount! Listening leads to better mental and social health! #mentalhealth #socialhealth #sidewalktalk #paramountgrant #chapterleadergrants

We have a very special announcement. Please put a heart in the comments to congratulate Travia! @TraviaFitzpatrick has been part of Sidewalk Talk since the very beginning. Without Travia, HEAR would not have been born. She has now officially stepped in to be the head of all HEAR programs by Sidewalk Talk as well as the lead trainer of this 11-week program that covers: 𝗛onoring people with your listening, honoring yourself by setting heartfelt boundaries now drawing from Juliane Taylor Shore's boundaries work! 𝗘mbodying your experience so your nervous system can be calm and grounded and your are moving from your Centered Self rather than protector parts when you are listening. 𝗔ssumptions checking. We have a ton of bias about ourselves and other people. If we become uber self compassionate about this idea that bias is part of the human condition and are easeful at owning them, then we listen bravely with curiousity rather than fear. 𝗥eceive people's words and underlying sentiment and respond with care, validation, and kindness. Travia is launching two new cohorts of HEAR in September. And she will be bringing a custom version of HEAR for corporate teams. And if you want someone to fly in and take your team out to listen on the sidewalk for a team building experience and contribute to the #mentalhealth and #socialhealth of your #community we are here to HEAR! Add your name to this list to be invited or see the link in the Instagram bio. https://lnkd.in/erX9NYfa

You may have heard our livestream conversations in May with leading thinkers on connection, community organizing, justice, mental health, and personal growth. One recommended book was Sarah Schulman's "Conflict Is Not Abuse." Conflict means we are sorting out how to be different while maintaining the health of our community. And what skill is super important for healthy, heartfelt conflict? You guessed it: Listening. Join our 11-week HEAR Heart Centered Listening training and practice community. While we don't do conflict mediation, we cover boundaries, nervous system regulation, and bias. Those who sign up will also get free access to Traci's reboot of "I Wish You Knew Me: Listening Across our Political Differences." More soon. For now, add your name to the HEAR interest list to get a personal invitation as space will run out. https://lnkd.in/erX9NYfa #confict #mediation #empathy #listening #sarahschulman #conflictisnotabuse