In this extract from Episode 3, La Comunicación, I explore a simple but powerful truth: communication isn’t just about you. Background noise, distractions, even the listener’s state of mind can all get in the way. So if someone doesn’t understand you, it might not be your English — or your fault. I hope this short reflection helps take some pressure off and helps you see things a little differently.

In this extract from Episode 3, La Comunicación, I explore a simple but powerful truth: communication isn’t just about you. Background noise, distractions, even the listener’s state of mind can all get in the way. So if someone doesn’t understand you, it might not be your English — or your fault. I hope this short reflection helps take some pressure off and helps you see things a little differently.

In this extract from Episode 3, La Comunicación, I explore a simple but powerful truth: communication isn’t just about you. Background noise, distractions, even the listener’s state of mind can all get in the way. So if someone doesn’t understand you, it might not be your English — or your fault. I hope this short reflection helps take some pressure off and helps you see things a little differently.&nbsp;

(2 min) The Other Side of Misunderstanding

From Lost to the River is the podcast for Spanish learners of English who want to break free from self-doubt, stop hiding behind perfectionism, and start speaking with confidence.

If you hesitate, second-guess your words, or worry that your mistakes make you look less capable, this podcast is for you.

This show takes a real, unfiltered look at what it means to communicate in a second language. I don’t just talk about this. I’ve lived through it. I know how it feels to stay silent because I’m embarrassed about my accent or worried I’ll make mistakes and not be understood. And I know what it takes to overcome it.

Each episode blends raw personal stories, expert interviews and actionable strategies to help you shift the focus from perfection to powerful communication.

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From Lost to the River is the podcast for Spanish learners of English who want to break free from self-doubt, stop hiding behind perfectionism, and start speaking with confidence. If you hesitate, second-guess your words, or worry that your mistakes make you look less capable, this podcast is for you. This show takes a real, unfiltered look at what it means to communicate in a second language. I don’t just talk about this. I’ve lived through it. I know how it feels to stay silent because I’m embarrassed about my accent or worried I’ll make mistakes and not be understood. And I know what it takes to overcome it. Each episode blends raw personal stories, expert interviews and actionable strategies to help you shift the focus from perfection to powerful communication.

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