Circuit 02: Breath, by Bianca Giaever

"Listening with" serves as the thematic framework for this season of *The Audio Flux Podcast*, emphasizing an intentional, collaborative approach to sound and storytelling. Documentary filmmaker Bianca Giaever shares her short audio piece, *Breath*, which chronicles the sensory adjustments required when moving to a remote Vermont home with her partner. The narrative centers on the friction caused by intimate proximity, specifically how mundane habits like loud breathing and stomping become sources of tension. Both participants reflect on how their shared experiences with anxiety influence their relationship dynamics, turning personal irritations into a broader exploration of vulnerability and communication. By using creative projects as a medium for difficult conversations, they navigate the complexities of living together, ultimately finding that acknowledging these shared anxieties helps deepen their connection despite persistent, minor domestic annoyances.