Finally! We've got ourselves an interview episode! I know it's crazy long, but I hope you enjoy it. If you'd prefer to watch this episode, head to Youtube - Michelle Learns Gaelic - and enjoy!

f you'd like to find out learn about Explore Gaelic classes and offerings, email nickiepolson@shaw.ca

If you'd like to work directly with Mary Traywick herself, email her at gaelicisguth@protonmail.com

And finally, if you have any feedback, thoughts, questions, or suggestions, please email me at info@michellelearnsgaelic.com or message me on Instagram at MichelleLovesGaelic

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about a concept that I honestly believe has the power to really transform the way you approach every opportunity to speak Gaelic in the future!

Also, a couple of life updates - enjoy!

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Lots of ground covered in this one, but most importantly, this episode is dedicated to Barbara Lynn Rice.

Barbara was a stalwart supporter of Gaelic in the US and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Barbara loved Gaelic poetry and you can find one of her own Gaelic poems published in Steall 7 here -> https://www.gaelicbooks.org/explore-the-shop/fiction/periodicals/steall-07?lang=en

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about some of the strategies I currently employ or am trying to employ to help effectively manage the potential impacts of ADHD on my Gaelic learning journey!

Links as promised:

Breaking Through the Wall of Awful in ADHD

The Wall of Awful

5 Ways to Overcome the Wall of Awful

Gwennifer Raymond - NPR Tiny Desk Concert

An Litir Bheag

Rejection Sensitivity: Managing Feelings of Overwhelm and Rejection as an Adult with ADHD

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In the first of two episodes, I talk about having ADHD, how it has shown up through out the course of life, and establish the setting for the second episode, where I'll talk about strategies for managing some of the obstacles I anticipate ADHD will put in my way.

Articles mentioned in pod:

“I’m Smart, So I Should Be Able to Overpower ADHD. Right?”

High Intelligence and ADHD in Women: Unraveling the Paradox of Exceptional Intelligence and Attention Deficits

High IQ May "Mask" the Diagnosis of ADHD by Compensating for Deficits in Executive Functions in Treatment-Naïve Adults With ADHD

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

I really talk about a bunch of different stuff in this one - which actually kind of makes sense, given I devote most of my time talking about the impacts I suspect my ADHD is having on my efforts to learn Scottish Gaelic. You may also hear a bit of a song I am learning and some Gaelic I wrote for my SMO class!

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

Finding balance, New York Tartan Week, and extremely exciting news!

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World

In this episode, I talk about the framework that I am going to use to help me with setting goals for my Gaelic language learning (and that I hope you'll consider using, too!).

Instagram and Tiktok: @MichelleLovesGaelic

Music By: Ó hEadhra, Brian & Mackenzie, Fiona: "Latha Dhan Fhìnn am
Beinn Ioghnaidh" (A Day for the Fingalians of Beinn Ioghnaidh)
Performed by Ó hEadhra (vocals), Brian, Mackenzie, Fiona
(vocals) and Vass, Mike (fiddle)

Licensed courtesy of Naxos World