Can A Foreign Language Heal The Heart?

Is it easier to express painful, sincere emotions in a foreign language? In this short, reflective audio, I experiment with sharing my deepest feelings in English, even though my native language is Polish. Inspired by scientific research—including the work of Dr. Michał Białek on the “foreign language effect”—this mini podcast invites you to explore how language shapes our emotional honesty.

Join me in a mindful, safe space as we discover whether speaking in another language can help us open up, heal, and understand ourselves in new ways. Perfect for meditators and anyone curious about the power of words in emotional self-discovery.

Tune in, reflect, and see how language can transform your inner world.

Transcript

My language is Polish,

So I wonder if it will be more easy to express absolutely sincere emotions,

For example in English.

I'm just coming to my parents' house.

I'm coming with my friends.

We open the door,

Say hello to my mom,

The dog says hello to us.

There's a fire in the fireplace.

One of my friends lives in England,

And that's why when we all sit together by the fireplace,

I ask her,

Marta.

Marta,

Could you tell me,

Is this more difficult to speak about challenging emotions in mother tongue or in foreign language?

What do you think about it?

So when I am living in my own country,

It is much easier to speak about the difficult or challenging feelings using the foreign language.

Well,

Two months ago my dad passed away.

I still cry some nights.