{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/674b394ed67d53d9b3e0ed91/69cd3df41ada36b7ad166deb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 58 : The Story We Tell Ourselves: Comparison, Progress, and the Inner Struggle","description":"<p>In this episode, we talk about the inner struggle many of us face when our progress doesn’t match our expectations. We explore how unmanaged learning progress, comparison with others, and unconscious thinking patterns can create frustration and self-doubt. Through an honest reflection on language learning and personal growth, we discuss the hidden stories we tell ourselves, the pressure of social comparison, and how thought loops quietly shape our emotions. This episode invites you to slow down, become aware of your inner narrative, and gently reshape the way you see your journey.</p>","author_name":"Indu"}