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#99 Shannon and Elizabeth on Self-Compassion in Language Learning
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Language Hacking Podcast co-hosts, Shannon Kennedy and Elizabeth Bruckner catch up and talk about how this last year has been a time of learning, and building self-compassion and resilience in both language learning and life.
Mentioned in this Episode
- Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
- Pimsleur
- Shannon’s Spotify
- French Sunnyside
- Language Conqueror: Mindfulness
- Power of Now
- When Good Things Happen to Bad People
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Al-Anon
- Overeaters Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Debtors Anonymous
Episode Overview
Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
- Moving your body and language learning to help with anxiety and other negative emotions
- Putting yourself out there with positive energy and being open to connection
- The power of being quiet and observation before jumping in
- The art of being interested in other people and being of service to others
- Touch and tactile learning
- Sneaking in language learning in unexpected situations
- Keeping an index card with a list of tools and an action plan for difficult moments
- Mindfulness practices and language learning
- Re-reading your favorite books in another language
- 12-step meetings and using them for language learning
- Art and music therapy
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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