Episode 1 of “The Woman Behind the Words” There is a moment almost every woman remembers, though she rarely speaks about it. The moment English stopped feeling exciting… and started feeling heavy. Not because the grammar became harder. Not because the vocabulary suddenly expanded. But because something inside her shifted. For years, I’ve coached high-achieving women who lead teams, run projects, raise families, solve impossible problems — women who carry more responsibility than they admit. Yet the moment they switch to English, they feel smaller, shakier, less certain. They blame their words. They blame their accent. They blame their “lack of fluency.” What they never consider is the truth: They’re not tired of English. They’re tired of who they think they must become to speak it. This is the emotional exhaustion behind language learning. The invisible burnout. It happens slowly. A correction that felt too sharp. A moment of blankness in a meeting. A misunderstanding that triggered embarrassment. A flash of comparison with a colleague. Each small wound adds weight. Over time, English stops being a skill…and becomes a burden. In Episode 1 of “The Woman Behind the Words,” I break down this emotional burnout — not with language theory, but with honesty, softness, and clarity. You’ll understand: • why your confidence collapses even when your English is good • why “trying harder” only drains you more • why the problem isn’t skill, but identity fatigue • how to begin releasing years of hidden pressure The most important shift is this: Your exhaustion doesn’t come from mistakes. It comes from carrying English alone. You were never taught how to feel safe, grounded, or emotionally protected when speaking under pressure. No course, app, or grammar book prepares you for that. This is where healing begins — not with more practice, but with awareness, forgiveness, and identity recalibration. You can listen to “The Exhausted Voice” in my latest podcast.