STOP Thinking, START Talking | English Podcast for Daily Life & Confidence

Do you feel "frozen" when you try to speak English? You have the vocabulary, you know the grammar, but when it’s time to talk, your brain gets too noisy. You spend so much time translating and correcting yourself in your head that the conversation moves on without you. In today’s episode of the English Leap Podcast, we dive deep into the psychology of Overthinking. We explore why "Perfectionism" is the enemy of your progress and how you can use the 2-Second Rule to start speaking spontaneously in meetings, interviews, and daily life. This is a calm, B1-level episode designed to help you move from "frozen" to "fluent" by focusing on real feelings and classy communication. 💡 What you will learn today: How to shut down your "Internal Critic." The 2-Second Rule: The secret to catching the conversation train. Sarah’s Story: How letting go of perfectionism led to a real career promotion. The Word Tour: Mastering words like Inhibit, Spontaneous, and Embrace. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - The Psychological Lock (Why we overthink) 15:00 - The 2-Second Rule: How to catch the conversation 30:00 - The Advanced Word Tour: B2 Vocabulary for Flow 45:00 - The Morning Rhythm: A 5-minute daily plan ✨ Today's Vocabulary Bank: Perfectionism: The trap of waiting for 100% correctness. Inhibit: To block or slow down your natural flow. Spontaneous: Acting naturally in the moment without a script. Mindful: Staying present and focused on the connection. 💬 Join the Conversation: Finish this sentence in the comments: "One thing that inhibits my English is ___________ because ___________." Don't worry about being perfect, just be honest! We read every single comment. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #SpeakEnglishWithClass #EnglishListening #StopOverthinking #B1English #DailyLifeEnglish #FluencyTips