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 ChallengePimsleurShannon’s SpotifyFrench SunnysideLanguage Conqueror: MindfulnessPower of NowWhen Good Things Happen to Bad PeopleAlcoholics AnonymousAl-AnonOvereaters AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousDebtors 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 emotionsPutting yourself out there with positive energy and being open to connectionThe power of being quiet and observation before jumping inThe art of being interested in other people and being of service to othersTouch and tactile learningSneaking in language learning in unexpected situationsKeeping an index card with a list of tools and an action plan for difficult momentsMindfulness practices and language learningRe-reading your favorite books in another language12-step meetings and using them for language learningArt and music therapy

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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