From Lost To The River

By Richard Marshall | Pro Coach English

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.

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

From Lost To The River episodes:

December 10, 2024(4 min) "Tú Puedes" Your English Is Better Than You Think
En este extracto del primer capítulo, abordo la lucha de sentir que "no eres lo suficientemente bueno" ("not good enough") al hablar inglés y por qué es hora de cambiar esa mentalidad. A continuación, algunos puntos claves que aprenderás:
Tu nivel de inglés es mejor de lo que piensas.
La comunicación es más importante que la perfección.
El impacto de establecer metas poco realistas como "hablar como un nativo".
Lecciones de mi propia experiencia aprendiendo español.
¡TÚ PUEDES LOGRARLO! Con pequeños pasos y un cambio de mentalidad, alcanzarás resultados sorprendentes. Poco a poco.
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In this short and motivational extract from the opening episode, I talk about the common struggle of feeling "not good enough" when speaking English and why it’s time to let that go. Here’s what you’ll take away:
Why your English level is already better than you think.
How focusing on communication over perfection leads to real progress.
The psychological impact of aiming for unrealistic goals like "speaking like a native."
My own personal journey of struggling with Spanish and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
This episode is a reminder that YOU CAN DO THIS. By shifting your mindset and immersing yourself in English, even in small ways, you’ll see incredible results...poco a poco.
🌟 Conéctate conmigo en LinkedIn / Let’s connect on: LinkedIn
💬 ¿Tienes preguntas o temas? Have a question or a topic you’d like me to cover? Drop me a message via LinkedIn or email me at [email protected], I’d love to hear from you!
Ojo....Communication is what matters most! Tú Puedes!
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Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, & on YouTube with automatic subtitles.
Check out 'The Amazon Story' here on YouTube!
And of course the famous 'Chicken Story' is now available on YouTube, enjoy!
Un abrazo fuerte,
Richard!
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November 14, 2024 (21 min) La Comunicación
In today's episode, we're talking about COMMUNICATION itself. Firstly how other people’s reactions can impact our confidence when we're speaking our target language. And then we'll expolore how communication depends on many factors that are often beyond our control.
Read as you listen with YouTube's subtitles HERE
key insights
The Impact of Reactions in Communication: The way others react in a conversation can affect how we FEEL about our own language abilities.

External Factors Matter: Communication isn't just about your language skills—distractions like noise or a bad connection can interfere with understanding.

Mutual Effort in Communication: Both parties need to make an effort to understand each other.

Facing the Fear of Mistakes: It's natural to worry about how others perceive our mistakes, but often, these fears are based on false assumptions.

The Importance of Perspective: When faced with misunderstandings, take a breath, reset your perspective, and remember that your language skills may not be the problem.

I also chat with language expert and copywriter Lauren Martin about the importance of mutual effort in the communication process. Lauren shares her insights on how native speakers can help make communication smoother and more accessible by showing respect and consideration for non-native speakers.
I close the episode with my F.E.A.R. acronym: “False Evidence Appearing Real” which helps us reframe and control our communication anxiety.
Enjoy the episode!

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October 26, 2024 (21 min) La Perfeccíon
In this episode of 'From Lost to the River', I explore why perfection is overrated and how accepting the way we're able to connect and communicate with others, instead of being blocked by perfection, can be transformative.
Read as you listen with YouTube's subtitles HERE.
You will hear my 'basura' confession. You (and my loved ones) will discover why my 'trastero' is a full of hidden "found by the bins" treasures...and more importantly why PERFECTION can hold us back from speaking our target lanaguge with confidence.
Check out my IKEA rescued BASURA background here on YouTube!
You'll hear from a Spanish speaker on how embracing imperfection helped him, and discover practical tips on embracing your English journey, mistakes and all.
Key Insights:
Acepta la Imperfección: El perfeccionismo nos frena; recordemos que hay MUCHAS formas de decir lo mismo, y la mayoría de los nativos rara vez hablan perfectamente.
Acepta tu Acento: Abrazar tu forma de hablar inglés te dará libertad y confianza para expresarte con naturalidad.
Supera la Autocrítica: Deja los juicios severos; los errores pequeños se amplifican más en tu mente que para quien escucha.
Practica, Escucha e Involúcrate: Aprovecha tu base gramatical para sumergirte en el idioma y mejorar tu inglés.
Enfócate en la Conexión: Hablar otro idioma es un ¡SUPER PODER! Conectarse con los demás es más importante que una gramática perfecta.
'¿Me recomiendas algún podcast en inglés?'
This is the most common question I get asked. It´s a great question because regular exposure to different accents and real-life situations is crucial for enriching your English vocabulary and boosting confidence. There are lots of podcasts out there and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with choice. So I have made an interactive 'Podcast Recommendation Guide' with a list of the BEST podcasts in 2024.They are categorised by level (A2-C2) to help you make a start.
Download your FREE interactive PODCAST GUIDE here subscribepage.io/podcasts
Find out more about me and my langauge coaching here: Pro Coach English
READ MY ARTICLE: 'The Toxic Persuit of Perfection'
READ MY ARTICLE: 'The Comparison Trap'
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Here’s a couple of FREE speaking clubs to get you started
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Intercambio de idiomas en España | Encuentra compañeros de intercambio de idiomas con Tandem

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22min
October 09, 2024(17 min) Bienvenidos al Podcast | "Tú Puedes"
Welcome to the first episode of 'From Lost To The River'. Soy Richard. I’ve been learning Spanish for 14 years so I know how difficult and challenging it is to communicate in a language that isn't your own.
I’ve been exactly where you are—feeling frustrated and worried about making mistakes and staying quiet as a result. However, once I let go of perfectionism and stopped being ashamed of my accent, I was able to finally be myself in Spanish.
In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can shift your mindset, embrace imperfection, and stop letting fear hold you back in your English communication.
READ THE TRANSCRIPT AS YOU LISTEN
Key Insights
How to shift your focus from perfection to communication when speaking English.
Common fears and insecurities Spanish speakers face while learning English—and how to overcome them.
Why comparing yourself to native speakers isn´t helpful.
The importance of letting go of the shame associated with making mistakes.
The value of patience and consistency in improving your English skills.
'¿Me recomiendas algún podcast en inglés?'
This is the most common question I get asked. It´s a great question because regular exposure to different accents and real-life situations is crucial for enriching your English vocabulary and boosting confidence. There are lots of podcasts out there and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with choice. So I have made an interactive 'Podcast Recommendation Guide' with a list of the BEST podcasts in 2024.They are categorised by level (A2-C2) to help you make a start.
Download your FREE interactive PODCAST GUIDE here subscribepage.io/podcasts
Find out more about me and my langauge coaching here: Pro Coach English
READ MY ARTICLE: 'The Toxic Persuit of Perfection'
READ MY ARTICLE: 'The Comparison Trap'
Click these links to follow me on social media:
LinkedIn
You Tube
Instagram
Tik Tok
Message me here: Linkedin Private Message
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18min

FAQs about From Lost To The River:

How many episodes does From Lost To The River have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.