Calm the Mind, Conquer the Fear - Part 2 | The Fluent Edge Ep. 10
👉 What if your breath could help you speak English more clearly?
In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson dive into the science of breathwork, mindfulness, and imposter syndrome—and how these tools help you stay calm, focused, and fluent under pressure.
🎯 Ideal for advanced English learners, professionals, and presenters.
👇 Chapters, coaching links, tools, timestamps, and more below!
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Mindful Speaking Routine: A 5-Minute Pre-Speaking Ritual - https://tinyurl.com/53d442cj
🧠 What You’ll Learn
Why imposter syndrome affects even fluent speakers
How the 4-7-8 breathing method resets your nervous system
What heart rate variability reveals about stress and fluency
How mindfulness expands focus and improves recall
Why getting stuck on a word isn’t failure—it’s part of learning
How to speak up, show up, and step into your power
🛠️ Techniques & Tools Mentioned
4-7-8 Breathing (relax in under 60 seconds)
"Step into your power" mental reframe
Parasympathetic nervous system & calm
Heart rate variability (HRV) and stress resilience
Body scan (to ground yourself before speaking)
Language learning styles and memory tips
Reframing imposter syndrome at work and in life
💬 Vocabulary & Power Phrases
Step into your power
Ride the wave of nerves
Heart rate variability
Parasympathetic nervous system
Language anxiety
Mindful awareness
Cognitive reset
Show up fully
Speak up
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – How breath controls anxiety and focus
01:00 – Why long exhales help you relax
02:00 – Heart rate variability and calm under pressure
03:00 – 4-7-8 breathing: how and why it works
04:00 – Imposter syndrome and language learners
05:00 – Reframing your thoughts with mindfulness
06:00 – Tools for staying grounded at work
07:00 – What leaders, learners, and performers have in common
08:00 – Language memory, forgetting, and recall
09:00 – Real talk: learning styles and sentence creation
10:00 – Power phrases to reframe negative thinking
11:00 – Mindfulness, presence, and practical fluency
🎙️ Want to Speak English with Calm, Clarity & Confidence?
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Transcript
Step into your power = act with confidence
Ride the wave of nerves = use nervous energy to your advantage
Show up fully = be present
Speak up = contribute in meetings
Mindfulness and breathwork aren’t trends. They’re practical, research-backed tools to speak with clarity, calm, and confidence.
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