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Mente Sin Fronteras · Mar 31, 2025 · 18 min

Anxiety

In this episode, we sit down with Patricia Ospina-Pieretti, a therapist at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, to discuss the experience of being bilingual and the anxiety that can come with speaking a language that is not your first. Patricia explores the unique challenges faced by bilingual individuals, including self-doubt and fear of judgment, and offers practical strategies for managing this anxiety. She also shares how embracing bilingualism can foster resilience, improve communication, and enhance cultural connections, drawing from her expertise as a therapist.

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In this episode, we sit down with Patricia Ospina-Pieretti, a therapist at Elite DNA Behavioral Health, to discuss the experience of being bilingual and the anxiety that can come with speaking a language that is not your first. Patricia explores the unique challenges faced by bilingual individuals, including self-doubt and fear of judgment, and offers practical strategies for managing this anxiety. She also shares how embracing bilingualism can foster resilience, improve communication, and enhance cultural connections, drawing from her expertise as a therapist.