#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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