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Learning a language is not what you think - but so much more. If you’re someone who has always wanted to learn another language - any language - but never knew where to start, start right here. Hosted by language and learning coach, Neurolanguage Coach®, and language learning enthusiast Hedvig Sandbu, this podcast will help you to tackle language learning challenges, find an abundance mindset that works for you, and be inspired by people who have been where you are now. You’ll see that there is a breadth of possibilities for language learning, so give yourself permission to experiment and try new methods. Join us weekly for conversations with inspiring guests, practical tips, and powerful questions to help you find your path to successful learning and language fluency.

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I made an app that’s been waiting to be created for over 4 years

2026/07/17

I made an app to help ambitious people prevent burnout, find focus, and stay aligned on what matters. A simple ritual I’ve been doing consistently for years. I’m not waiting until I’ve figured everything out to share it with you.

So much better than streaks

2026/05/28

As someone who has been professionally engaged in goal setting and habit building for 7 years (and personally interested for much longer), something that keeps annoying me is the way so many apps seem to try to motivate people using streaks... When in reality, streaks only work for some kinds of habits, and some kinds of goals, and once a streak is broken, your motivation is, too. Streaks are fragile and there's a much better way to think about your goals and habits.

Ambitious *and* happy! (Yes to both)

2026/03/13

Here's a story that seems to be everywhere these days: “You can be ambitious, or you can be happy”. In this episode I explore how you actually *can* be both ambitious and content at the same time – and what it takes to nurture healthy versions of both. When healthy ambition and contentment coexist, that's energy. I've probably experienced every permutation of these personally – would love to hear from you if you've been there, too!

What do you want?

2026/03/06

I'm back – and lately I've been thinking about this question "What do you want?" When I think about what I want for my work, I somehow both know deeply what I want, and at the same time have no idea. So when someone asks me, "What do you want?" my answer varies week by week. In this episode I share a project that almost-perfectly fits my ideal – with one important missing piece!

Abundate 2.0: For curious people navigating complexity

2026/02/20

I'm back (Hedvig here!) and in today's episode I embark on a new journey. Come join me – I'll be learning a lot and I hope you will too.

Fighting for the rights of Afghan women and girls – with Mina | Ep. #21

2024/01/24

This one's been a long time coming... I've been raving about this incredible person to friends and family for months, but this week I'm finally letting some of her light shine on my online networks, too.Meet Mina, an Afghan women's rights activist whom I've had the privilege of working with for just over 6 months now. One thing I'm learning about activism is that this stuff takes time and a LOT of patience. Mina continues to show up for her people and for the country she loves.

Perfectionism vs. values as a language learner | Ep. #20

2023/01/12

How does perfectionism sometimes work against your goals and values, preventing you from making progress?

Africa is a continent! with Ady Namaran Coulibaly | Ep. #19

2023/01/06

Hedvig speaks with Ady Namaran Coulibaly about African Languages Week, Language Services Providers like her company Bolingo, and the essential role these play in understanding the cultural and linguistic nuances across the African continent. For the full show notes including more guest information and links, visit podcast.abundate.org/19.

Language learner personalities with Lindsay Williams | Ep. #18

2022/11/03

Lindsay Williams from “Lindsay Does Languages” brings her 10+ years of experience helping language learners better understand themselves so they can learn more effectively. We speak about the many different kinds of language learners and learner personality types she’s worked with over the years, where to start when you’re interested in learning a new language, overcoming procrastination, and learning Guarani. For the full show notes including more guest information and links, visit podcast.abundate.org/18.

Language learning through video games with translator Eman Abdo | Ep. #17

2022/10/13

Hedvig speaks with Eman Abdo, an English to Arabic translator and author of Egypt’s Localization Guide, about learning languages through video games, how Arabic is easier to learn than most people think, and how translation is more difficult than we might expect.If you’re one of those people who has been wondering about learning another language, but you’re not sure which language might be right for you, then there’s a little exercise for you at the end of the episode. For the full show notes, visit podcast.abundate.org/17.

Excellent language learners do these 3 things differently | Ep. #16

2022/09/29

You know what works for me won't always work for you. The reason we need to tailor language learning is because your language learning needs, goals, ambitions, lifestyle and brain are different from anyone else's. But there are a few things I've noticed learners do that really boosts their progress and confidence in a language.In this episode we delve into 3 things that excellent language learners do differently.

Learning to be a cultural chameleon with Danai Krokou | Ep. #15

2022/09/15

What are the perks and drawbacks of being a cultural chameleon? Hedvig spoke with Danai Krokou, serial migrant and multitalented business development consultant, polyglot and polymath, about the positive and negative aspects of moving country. Danai shares an important benefit for your professional horizons. For the full show notes including more guest information and links, visit podcast.abundate.org/15.

Why self-trust is key to learning consistently | Ep. #14

2022/07/25

There are so many transferable skills that you build through language learning. One of them is self-trust. But it's also one of those things you need to build gradually in order to learn, too. In this episode I discuss some of the benefits of language learning, why self-trust is key, and how you might work to build this in your language learning or across other areas of your life, too.

Language learning through salsa with Tamara Marie | Ep. #13

2022/05/04

Why are many language learning methods so clinical when the process of learning languages is such a natural human activity? Tamara Marie, Founder of Spanish Con Salsa, joined Hedvig for a conversation about learning language through music and dance. For the full show notes including more guest information and links, visit podcast.abundate.org/13.

Linguistic relativity with Panos Athanasopoulos | Ep. #12

2022/03/28

Does language influence how you think, what you do, and how you see the world? Hedvig speaks with Panos Athanasopoulos about linguistic relativity. For the full show notes including more guest information and links, visit podcast.abundate.org/12.