In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation “Tiny Experiments” and the mental barriers that often accompany personal growth journeys. They discuss perfectionism, escapism, and cynicism—three common hurdles that can stop us from trying new things. Through a candid conversation, Alexia shares her experiences with ceramics and how she plans to experiment by selling her handmade pieces. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in personal development and learning real-life Brazilian Portuguese.

E agora em português… 🇧🇷

Neste episódio de Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster continuam sua conversa sobre "Pequenos Experimentos" e as barreiras mentais que frequentemente acompanham jornadas de crescimento pessoal.

Eles discutem perfeccionismo, escapismo e cinismo—três obstáculos comuns que podem nos impedir de tentar coisas novas. Em uma conversa sincera, Alexia compartilha suas experiências com cerâmica e como ela planeja experimentar vendendo suas peças feitas à mão. Este episódio é uma mina de ouro de insights para qualquer pessoa interessada em desenvolvimento pessoal e em aprender português brasileiro da vida real.

As always, this episode is packed with real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you won’t find in textbooks or apps. Enjoy!

• (00:00 ) - Introduction to Carioca Connection
  


• (02:22 ) - Mental Barriers in Tiny Experiments
  


• (05:03 ) - Reflections on Perfectionism and Cynicism
  


• (07:50 ) - Alexia’s Tiny Experiment
  


• (10:38 ) - The Importance of Imperfection in Ceramics
  


• (12:18 ) - Planning the Tiny Experiment
  


• (16:03 ) - Action and Continuity in the Experiment

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