Benny and Elizabeth talk to Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency about language learning with depression, the language community, and the power of finding support.

This episode discusses depression. If you are currently experiencing depression, we recommend speaking with a professional. You can call Safe Help Line at (888) 379-6507 or any other support hotline

Featured Resources

• Lost Connections
• Actual Fluency Podcast

Mentioned in this Episode

• Lost Connections
• Polyglot Gathering
• Actual Fluency Podcast
• Actual Fluency
• Kris’s Email
• Cortisol relief in nature

Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

• Challenges of living abroad and why it’s not the secret to language learning
• Learning languages with depression
• How language learning can counter the effects of depression
• The benefits of support and accountability from other people
• Creating wins in language learning
• Avoiding the comparison trap
• Anti-goals

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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