What are the signature techniques Brian D Smith uses in his podcast interviews?

I lean on a few core techniques that come from both my engineering brain and my grieving dad heart:

• Radical, active listening – I slow down, reflect back what I’m hearing, and validate feelings before moving the conversation on. Guests often say they feel deeply “gotten.”

• Gentle but precise questions – I ask clear, simple questions that invite story, not speeches. “What happened next?” “How did that feel in your body?”

• Staying neutral and curious – I don’t argue or hype. I let experiencers, mediums, and researchers speak for themselves while I probe gently for detail and clarity.

• Linking evidence to healing – I always try to connect afterlife evidence or spiritual experiences back to practical coping: “How did this help you live after your loss?”

Is there a particular episode or guest style you’re thinking of?