In this episode, Cathy sits down with Federica Piga, a Neurolanguage coach and certified trauma recovery coach, to explore the intricate connections between trauma and language learning. Federica shares her holistic approach to teaching Italian, emphasizing empathy, neuroscience, and stress-release strategies tailored to help learners thrive. Topics: 01:55 How did you become a Neurolanguage Coach and trauma recovery coach?04:17 How trauma affects language acquisition and communication. 08:04 How to develop self-confidence as a language learner or non-native speaker? 10:43 How does Federica deals with the 2 facets of her practice (language instruction / trauma recovery) 11:58 The "Holistic Italian Journey," a unique program that merges self-development with language learning. 15:10 Download Federica’s 5-Week Guide to Confidently Learning Italian, featuring strategies for both language acquisition and overcoming mental barriers (available at https://holisticitalian.com). 16:30 Federica`s "Crossroad moment": She opens up about her personal journey, from teaching Italian in refugee camps to building a successful language school in Bulgaria. 20:59 Federica's plans for 2025 Guest: FEDERICA PIGA Federica is a Neurolanguage coach and certified trauma recovery coach. She speaks multiple languages and she developed a holistic approach to teaching Italian. She's integrating stress-releasing strategies for learners struggling with recall and communication. Where to find her? https://holisticitalian.com WhatsApp +359 89 969 6565 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/holistic_italian_journey/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557862112237 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/federica-piga-78ba4879/#LanguageLearning #TraumaRecovery #HolisticEducation #italianlanguagecourses #selfdevelopmentcoach #selfdevelopmentpodcast #frenchlearning ---------------------- 👋🏻 Hey, I'm Cathy, a certified Neurolanguage Coach and Teacher Trainer. I help adults from all over the world learn French more efficiently and without stress. I help Francophones improve their fluency and self-confidence in English. 👨‍🏫 Are you a teacher looking to tranform how you prepare classes and teach? I'm a licenced trainer for Efficient Language Coaching, delivering the certifying course to become a Neurolanguage Coach in Canada and online. 🔗Find me at https://mypolyglotlife.com 🤝🏻 Let's connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-introligator/