But first we need to remove our dependence on them for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals and anything else. We need to bring manufacturing back to the US. This is something President Trump is trying to do.
As listeners of many interviews, we notice people frequently using "filler words" that become distracting. These speech patterns are difficult to shake, but shaking them will improve listener experience. When we first starting teaching decades ago, a coach alerted us to our own overuse of fillers; we learned to simply pause rather than use a filler word. It works!
Common filler words and phrases (thanks to Grok for most on the list):
• Words: um, uh, like, you know, so, basically, actually, well, I mean, okay, right?
• Phrases: "to be honest," "at the end of the day," "you know what I mean," "kind of," "sort of."
We asked Grok for ways to overcome the use of filler words:
Techniques to Reduce Filler Words in Speech:
1. Awareness and Recording: Record yourself speaking to identify filler words (e.g., "um," "uh," "like"). Review to recognize patterns.
2. Pause and Breathe: Practice pausing briefly instead of using fillers. Slow, deliberate breathing helps maintain control. (We love Buteyko breathing techniques: https://buteykoclinic.com/)
3. Practice and Rehearse: Rehearse speeches or conversations to build confidence and fluency, reducing reliance on fillers.
4. Focus on Key Ideas: Plan your main points before speaking to stay on track and minimize fillers.
5. Get Feedback: Practice with a friend or coach who can point out fillers in real-time.
6. Slow Down: Speak at a slower pace to give your brain time to process, reducing the need for fillers.
Why is any civlialized country doing any business with China? The USA needs to completely dissconect from this demonic nation!
But first we need to remove our dependence on them for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals and anything else. We need to bring manufacturing back to the US. This is something President Trump is trying to do.
Very important discussion! Thank you.
As listeners of many interviews, we notice people frequently using "filler words" that become distracting. These speech patterns are difficult to shake, but shaking them will improve listener experience. When we first starting teaching decades ago, a coach alerted us to our own overuse of fillers; we learned to simply pause rather than use a filler word. It works!
Common filler words and phrases (thanks to Grok for most on the list):
• Words: um, uh, like, you know, so, basically, actually, well, I mean, okay, right?
• Phrases: "to be honest," "at the end of the day," "you know what I mean," "kind of," "sort of."
We asked Grok for ways to overcome the use of filler words:
Techniques to Reduce Filler Words in Speech:
1. Awareness and Recording: Record yourself speaking to identify filler words (e.g., "um," "uh," "like"). Review to recognize patterns.
2. Pause and Breathe: Practice pausing briefly instead of using fillers. Slow, deliberate breathing helps maintain control. (We love Buteyko breathing techniques: https://buteykoclinic.com/)
3. Practice and Rehearse: Rehearse speeches or conversations to build confidence and fluency, reducing reliance on fillers.
4. Focus on Key Ideas: Plan your main points before speaking to stay on track and minimize fillers.
5. Get Feedback: Practice with a friend or coach who can point out fillers in real-time.
6. Slow Down: Speak at a slower pace to give your brain time to process, reducing the need for fillers.
See also the excellent abridged article on this topic by A Midwestern Doctor.
The Hidden Crisis in Organ Transplantation
What they don't tell us about "Brain Death"
A MIDWESTERN DOCTOR
OCT 16, 2025
https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/the-hidden-crisis-in-organ-transplantation
Vampires!