The fear of speaking in a second language or in public can be crippling.
That knot that pushes your words further down into your chest. Do you know it?
We often think about these things as if they are OUR OWN issues.
OUR problems, OUR English.
But what if English is just a manifestation of something bigger that prevents us from speaking?
What if our tendency to mute ourselves is not just English but something generational, that unless we break the chain, we will keep passing it onward?
In this podcast I share with you some of the struggles I’ve been facing recently around creating content during uncertain times, and how I found inspiration in an unexpected place – My ancestors.
I recorded this podcast, after listening to Amanda Gorman’s Ted talk called Using Your Voice is a Political Choice.
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Hi Hadar,
I was working while I was listening to your Podcast (I usually try to listen to them at least once per day). I had to stop all I was doing since it captured completely my attention.
I am an immigrant to an English speaking country that arrived with a very limited pronunciation, and a lot of insecurities.I was afraid to speak and say something wrong, or to be judged.
I have never written to a YouTube content creator before. But what you do is really important and a great source of inspiration, given that you have the gift as a teacher.
This podcast touches deep, because our ancestors did not have the opportunities that we have, yet they created doors for us to have a better life. We ought to them many things that we have now, and the voice that we have.
You made me think about my grandmother, and my heart was warmer recalling the memories with her. Then, you gave me another reason to come through as a nonnative speaker and ace the upcoming interviews.
I am glad that you decided to open this very personal and touching story, and I am sure that your grandmother would be very proud of you. Please keep sharing your gift, it has improved many lives around the world.
All I can say is: Thank you Hadar! For sharing your thought, your experiences, your time, your works! It’s so inspiring every time I can listen to your podcast!
Hi!
How could I get the transcript of this episode?!
Thank you!
Hadar! This is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to you and absorb what you have to say. Thank you!! My best wishes, Anjelíka
I love your thoughts. It’s so genuine. Thank you so much, Hadar!
…You are great! as always, thank you so much for inspiring me…to speak.
…as always, thank you so much for inspiring me…to speak..
Hello Dlynne,
This is Karen from Team Shemesh.
I’m glad that you find Hadar’s materials useful.
Keep up the good work!
Amazing speech. Honesty is your strength!
I would like to share with you something. Something that has shaken me terribly in recent days. Legendary Serbian singer Djordje Balasevic has died after contracting the corona virus. He was 66-year-old, he was also a poet (author of his songs) and singer. He was a poet with an attitude. Because of that, he had remained popular across the former Yugoslavia after the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. When Yugoslavia disintegrated in the ethnic wars in the early 1990s, Balasevic openly opposed the nationalism that fueled the conflicts.
His songs were about love, about peace. His songs also talk about customs in Vojvodina, the place where he grown up. He had anti-war and pacifist position that is present in many songs, concert speeches, and interviews. In the times after the breakup of Yugoslavia, he was the first to give concerts in other parts of the former Yugoslavia. Despite all the events, all wars that were on these places, people gladly accepted him.
Day before yesterday, the citizens of Novi Sad said goodbye to their Pannonian sailor (that’s what we called him) on the quay on the Danube. That evening my husband and I were there to say goodbye to him. Lanterns were released from the Petrovaradin fortress while musicians played saxophones on boats. It was dignified and sad.
Love Tatjana MM
I really love your story and thanks for sharing it to us
I just want to say that I love your voice??
If I have free time I will listen your voice whole day
Thanks good teacher
I loved it, it is good to know your podcast, it is remarkable.
You are the most professional and attractive ?☺️ teacher in English. Thanks a lot for your maner of speaking and way of intopritation. I’m proud of you ?????????!!!!
I love the way you convey your ideas. You transmit passion, feelings, intensity.
“nobody can take away your voice….”
“the choice to be heard it is the most political act…”
” I might have amount of hope on which to stand…”
It’s great podcast Hadar! I love your story, thank you for sharing with us!