Language Alchemy Podcast

Language Alchemy Podcast

Hosted by: Alejandra Siroka

The language you use every day shapes your world and is your bridge to deeply connecting with yourself and others.Through the Language Alchemy Podcast, host Alejandra Siroka, a transformative communication teacher and...

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17. Q&A: Anxious about being politically correct? Worried your language could offend others unintentionally?

Do you wonder what is“politically correct” or “right” language to refer to people or groups of people? Do you often worry you’ll use offensive words unintentionally? That’s exactly the question sent in by “M” which I...
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16. Cancel culture online is hurting us all

Communication on social media has the potential to be frustrating or painful, which is why this is the third episode in a row devoted to the topic. We looked at interpersonal dialogue in episode 14, and inner dialogue...
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15. How much can social media impact your inner dialogue? A lot.

As you scroll through social media, do you sometimes feel stress, frustration, and pain when you see certain posts? In episode 14, we considered interpersonal social media communication, but what about when posts...
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14. Facebook is not the problem. We are

Are you using social media with awareness, or are you allowing it to foster divisiveness and pain?  Facebook specifically has been in the news recently regarding the way it’s platform promotes polarizing content.  At...
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13. You get triggered... and then?

Despite what you may have heard before, getting triggered is not a bad thing and I’ll show you how in this episode.  I’ll talk about how when you get to know your triggers and trigger reactions well, you can actually...
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12. Communication shutdowns: cause, effects, and an effective remedy

Are there times when you don’t know what to say? Maybe you stay quiet and end up feeling bad later because you missed a chance to say something meaningful. If you have this experience, or know people who do, you’ll...
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11. What ‘I don’t want to talk about it’ actually communicates

Do you avoid conversations that, while important, may also be uncomfortable?  When you do, you may use phrases such as “I don’t want to talk about that” or “Now is not the time.”  When we say or do things to not talk...
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10. Are you attacking others without even knowing it?

You know that using language to attack others creates disconnection, separation, and divisiveness. What you may not have considered much is that attacking comes in many forms. Would you like to know if you are...
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9. How to quiet down your inner critic to live in true connection with yourself and others

Your inner critic is that voice you hear in your head that tells you that you’re not good enough, capable enough, smart, or brave. This inner critic will keep you stuck and disconnected - unless you transform this...
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8. Q&As: How to Speak your Truth, Bias & Judgement

 Do you wonder how to uncover your own “true self” that is often spoken about? Are you unsure how to handle biases in your own thoughts or others attacking you with words? I will answer these two questions brought so...
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7. The impact of using labels in your communication

Labels are one of the most disconnecting language devices in our communication. It’s important to watch out for them if you want to build true connection in your interactions.  Today, I want to raise your awareness of...
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6. Why communication is the foundation of everything you want in life

You may have heard or even said that “communication is everything,” but what does that really mean?  In this episode, I share with you the science that supports that communication is the foundation of everything you...
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