Do you beat yourself up for things that you did or didn't do in the past? Or do you ever wish you could do things over because you would do them differently? In this two-part episode, we talk about how we do the best we can based on what we know and the experiences that we've had.  So, it's good to wish we could do things differently because that's proof that we've grown and learned from our mistakes.  So, don't waste your time wishing you could change the past. Instead, be very conscious of...

What does  "success" mean to you?  What does it look like? What makes a relationship "successful"?  In this episode, we are talking about how important it is to ask ourselves these questions and get very clear about what we want and don't want.   As always, if you want to listen and read along with the transcript, get the highlights and the follow-up questions, be sure to check out  our website for the full experience. We hope you enjoy it! Get the free resources here! -...

Have you noticed yourself feeling influenced by certain people or certain situations? Our environment, the people we surround ourselves with, and the content we consume greatly influence who we become (what we believe, how we act, etc.). In this episode we are talking about our own experiences and how to consciously choose our influences wisely.  As always, if you want to listen and read along with the transcript, get the highlights and the follow-up questions, be sure to check out  our...

Have you noticed that we often treat people in the same way that we would treat a Starbucks order? We want to pick and choose the qualities, characteristics, and behaviors in other people just like we want to pick and choose what goes into our Starbucks drink. We often reject people because of one undesirable characteristic in the same way that we would return a coffee if it had too much sugar in it. In this episode, we’re going to talk about this, and we really hope you enjoy it! As always,...

Are there things that you would like to change about an important person in your life? Maybe your business partner, your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, child, parent, sibling?  I'm sure all of us can think of things we would like to change in other people, but trying to change other people is not easy and can cause a lot of problems. But there are things we can do to inspire change. And like always, it starts with working on ourselves. As always, if you want to listen and read along...

If you've ever written down a list of qualities that you want in a partner, you may need to sit down while you listen to this episode because this is an eye-opener. And, as always, if you want to listen and read along with the transcript, get the highlights and the follow-up questions, be sure to check out  our website for the full experience. We hope you enjoy it! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie (Ask Jackie):...

Many of us have the bad habit of blaming others when we are hurt or angry. What if we tried to understand the other's side of the story instead? It sounds simple, but it's not. In today's episode we give examples on how this simple act has improved our relationships by allowing us to see the whole picture. We hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! -...

In this episode we are talking about the idea "If it makes you hysterical, it's probably historical" and how this realization has helped us take a closer look at our own reactions to certain situations and better understand the reactions of others as well. We hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie (Ask Jackie):...

The quality of our life is greatly influenced by the quality of our relationships, right? Let's talk about it! In this episode, we talk about the saying "what you focus on grows," and how our reality is almost entirely constructed by our perceptions and what we choose (consciously or subconsciously) to focus on. We hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! -...

Do you set goals but struggle to meet them? We can relate! In this episode, we are going to talk about how setting mini, easy-to-achieve goals may be the solution to reaching those bigger goals. Let's talk about it! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie (Ask Jackie): https://askjackie.com.br/ Learn more about Foster (Inglês Nu E...

Do you struggle to feel consistently motivated? In this episode, we are going to talk about how your habits are more important than your motivation, and what you can do to create better habits. We hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie (Ask Jackie): https://askjackie.com.br/ Learn more about Foster (Inglês Nu E...

In the previous episode, Jackie and Foster talked about their struggles creating new content and what it feels like being in a "creative rut." In this episode, they give tips on how to get those creative juices flowing! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie (Ask Jackie): https://askjackie.com.br/ Learn more about Foster (Inglês Nu E...

Are you in a creative rut? We can relate! In this 2-part episode, Jackie and Foster talk about their struggles creating new content and what has helped. Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie (Ask Jackie): https://askjackie.com.br/ Learn more about Foster (Inglês Nu E Cru): https://inglesnuecru.com/

Do you work online or dream about working online one day? There are many advantages of working digitally, but there is also a dark side that many people don't talk about. In today's episode, Jackie and Foster talk about their personal experiences working online and how lonely it can be at times. Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie...

We are back, and this is our first episode of season 2!  Have you ever thought of what you would like MORE of in your life? In today’s episode, Jackie talks about how this question led her to Costa Rica on a transformational retreat and what that experience was like. You'll definitely finish the episode feeling inspired to co-create whatever it is that you want more of in your life. Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the...

This is our final episode of season 1!  If someone had told you, 10 years ago, that you would be where you are today, would you have believed them? Now, imagine yourself 10 years from now.  What do you think your life will be like? In today’s episode, we're going to do some future thought experiments, and let's see if we are able to predict the future! Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! -...

Welcome to another episode of Improve your English. Improve your Life. I’m so grateful to have you here! And, speaking of being grateful, today’s episode is all about gratitude. Do you consider yourself a grateful person? Think of a few people in your life that seem to be really happy and at peace with themselves and their lives. Most of the time, these people don’t necessarily have an easier life by any means, but rather they are simply grateful people. In today’s episode, Foster and I are...

In this episode, we’re talking about reverse culture shock, which is when you return to your home country and see everything through a different lens. It’s like you can see yourself, your family, your community as if you were a foreigner and it’s a crazy experience. Have you experienced reverse culture shock before? Let’s talk about it!  Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! -...

Learning a new language is so much more than learning vocabulary and verb conjugations. It's learning about a new culture - a new way to live, think, eat, dance, etc. Adapting to a new culture is an eye-opening experience that teaches us a lot about our own cultures and how truly influenced we are by our environments. Can you imagine how different you would be if you grew up in a completely different culture?  In this episode, we talk about our experiences with culture shock, how we adapted...

What changes have you noticed in the workplace over the past 5-10 years? What do you think the future of work will be like in the next 5 or 10 years? Is it your dream to work remotely?  In this episode we talk about the future of work, how to find a remote job, how to stand out in today’s economy, how to discover your purpose and so much more. This is probably one of our favorite episodes because we really talked about so many different things, and we hope you enjoy it as well! Don't forget...

If you want to know what you should do to grow an online presence and stand out in today's digital market, in this episode, we share the answers. We hope you enjoy these 05 simple tips and can start implementing them right away!   Don't forget to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources here! - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie and her courses: https://askjackie.com.br/ Learn more about Inglês...

Nowadays, many people want to grow an online presence. In today's episode, we're talking about 5 common mistakes that people make while trying to gain a following online.    If you want to get the most out of the episodes, be sure to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free resources - https://improveyourenglishimproveyourlife.com/ Learn more about Jackie and her courses: https://askjackie.com.br/ Learn more about Inglês Nu E Cru:...

Do you struggle to feel confident while speaking English? What other areas of your life do you feel insecure in? In this episode, Jackie and Foster talk about how they’ve dealt with a lack of confidence in certain areas of their lives and what helped them overcome this. They share personal stories about times when they lost their sense of confidence as well as stories about how they gained confidence in unexpected situations.  If you want to get the most out of the episodes, be sure to check...

Why are there so many English schools in Brazil, but only 1% of the population is considered fluent in English? In this episode, Foster and Jackie talk about the difference between someone who only studies and someone who really learns.  Are our teaching methods all wrong? Are you wasting your time by studying? Let's talk about it! If you want to get the most out of the episodes, be sure to check out our website for the transcripts, highlights, and follow-up questions! Get the free...