Why your brain freezes when Czechs talk to you (2 Speak Czech in real life)

Learn Czech naturally and feel safe in real conversations.
If your Czech feels fine at home but suddenly disappears the moment a real Czech person speaks, this Real Talk episode is your calm breath .

In Real Talk #2 , we explore the nervous-system side of speaking Czech — why your brain freezes, why familiar words vanish, and why conversations can feel too fast or unpredictable. You’ll learn the real biology behind panic in conversations, how to slow down your body’s “Panik!!!” mode, and simple micro-tools that help you stay present and connected.

We’ll walk through safe default Czech words you can use immediately, how to buy time without shame, and a mindset shift that changes your relationship with speaking forever. Nothing is wrong with you — your nervous system is protecting you, and you can retrain it.

This episode is for you if you freeze even when you know the words, if real conversations feel overwhelming, or if you often think, “I should speak better by now…”
Here, you’ll learn how to gently flip the conversation back to safety and speak Czech with more calm, clarity, and confidence.