#99 Shannon and Elizabeth on Self-Compassion in Language Learning

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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