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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75. When You Don’t Like What You Hear

ā€œWe communicate in the way we learned to communicate, which means we can unlearn it,ā€ explains host Alejandra. When Alejandra was a child, her father would tell her about a story of a scorpion who could not change his...
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74. How to Communicate Well with Animals

ā€œJust as humans often need help figuring out how to live their best lives, humans often need help helping their animals figure out how to live their best lives,ā€ explains guest Shannon Bolt. As an animal care business...
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73. Coming Out: A Journey of Bravery and Skillful Preparation

ā€œUntil you do something, sometimes you just don't know what the result will be,ā€ explains guest Britt Bierly, Alejandra’s dear communication student, and coaching client. Coming out requires bravery and skillful...
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72. The Golden Rule

ā€œEngage in the Golden Rule by giving others the grace you want to receive,ā€ urges host Alejandra. With the holidays almost here, Alejandra understands that we will see loved ones, which may lead to contentious...
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71. 3 Easy Steps to Express Gratitude and Mean It

ā€œWhile gratitude is a beautiful feeling, it can be a challenge when it comes to communicating it,ā€ explains host Alejandra. With Thanksgiving coming up, gratitude will be emphasized across the United States....
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70. 3 Communication Self-Reflection Practices

ā€œWhen we reflect on ourselves, we see some aspects of ourselves with greater clarity,ā€ explains host Alejandra Siroka. We all have communication behaviors that prevent us from having the relationships we want. With...
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69. Your Self Talk

ā€œOnce you know what you say to yourself, you get to decide whether you want to keep saying this to yourself,ā€ explains host Alejandra. Our inner critic and self-talk affect how we view ourselves and how we interact...
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68. Having a Voice That Counts

ā€œI knew that if I became a US citizen, my voice would count more. And I could use my voice to help other voices count,ā€ explains host Alejandra. Over the years, Alejandra has helped many people with their...
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67. Conflict Can Be Scary

ā€œSomething scary for a lot of people when it comes to communication is conflict,ā€ explains host Alejandra. Although challenging others may frighten us more than our favorite horror movie, conflict can help us find...
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66. When Things Are Hard

ā€œWhen things are hard, I learned to use observational language in my internal dialogue,ā€ explains host Alejandra. As a transformative communication teacher, Alejandra understands that it’s human to feel triggered by...
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65. 4 Indicators You Have a True Sense of Connection in Your Relationships

ā€œWhen there's a true sense of connection in your relationships, you can offer feedback with transparency,ā€ explains host Alejandra. Over the past few weeks, Alejandra has discussed building healthy relationship...
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64. 5 Signs It's Time to Shift your Relationship Dynamics

ā€œWhen we are in a relationship, the combination of patterns that each member of their relationship brings forms a dynamic,ā€ explains host Alejandra. When we experience difficulties in our relationships, we may be...
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