Hoy, me acompaña Nacho Fernández, coach de español. Hablamos sobre bloqueos mentales como el miedo y el perfeccionismo, y exploramos cómo el coaching, la escucha pasiva y hablar desde el primer día pueden ayudarte a ganar verdadera confianza, rápidamente. I speak Spanish on this one too!

Miguel Ángel Carrasco comparte su visión sobre cómo ha evolucionado con el tiempo la mentalidad española respecto al aprendizaje del inglés. Habla con honestidad sobre sus primeros pasos, marcados por el estrés, la presión y la necesidad de memorizar frases lo más rápido posible. Pero con los años, esa urgencia fue desapareciendo. Soltó el perfeccionismo y priorizó lo esencial: comunicarse.

COO of 'Toys R Us' Miguel Ángel Carrasco joins me again to talk about how daring to make mistakes & using English in real-life, high-pressure situations builds fluency & confidence. He shares how the short videos and passive learning materials that I send him have helped keep English present in his day to day routine. He reflects on the value of real, flexible conversations and connecting emotionally with topics to make learning more natural and more accessible.

I reflect on the 'Chicken Story' and how being laughed at by a shop full of strangers impacted me more than I realised. I then share another language mix-up with an Amazon delivery guy. Looking back, I’ve learned these moments are a key part of the learning process. Even if we upset a few Amazon guys along the way! Watch it HERE with subtitles

Here is a funny story from my early days in Spain when my basic Spanish skills led to a hilarious mix-up at the butcher's! It’s a lighthearted reminder that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and often leads to the best memories. Watch it with subtitles here on YouTube

How to embrace English without studying. Lauren Martin shares her passive learning tips and how to make the most of “dead time”. Simple, everyday habits that build your confidence and fit easily into your daily routine, not the other way around. Listen to the full two-part 'Embracing Imperfection' conversation in the episode library.

The impact of comparison and the pressure to be perfect often slows us down. From feeling inspired by others' fluency to the struggle of comparing ourselves to unattainable standards, Lauren Martin and I explore how focusing on your own journey leads to increased confidence and faster progress. The full 'Embracing Imperfection' conversation is available in the episode library.

Lauren Martin and I talk about the inner critic that blocks us, the fear of mistakes, and the freedom that comes from letting go. A powerful reminder that it’s not about perfection, it’s about connection. Listen to our two-part 'Embracing Imperfection' conversation in the episode library. Follow Lauren on Instagram