The Power of Um Pt 2 | S3, Ep 12 | Emotional Algebra w Dr. E...

The Power of Um Pt 2 | S3, Ep 12 | Emotional Algebra w Dr. E...Is your "um" a sign of brilliance — or something to fix? The answer might surprise you! In this fascinating episode of Emotional Algebra® with Dr. E.., Dr. E... and Tara dive deep into the hidden world of word fillers — and why your brain's "ums," "uhs," and "you knows" are far more powerful than you think.In this episode, you'll discover:- 🔬 Why liars use *fewer* fillers (and what that means for every parent out there!)- 🧓 Why more "ums" as you age is actually a sign of a massive vocabulary — not a failing brain- 🧒 How to talk to kids and teens about word fillers without creating anxiety or shame- 📊 The exact threshold for when fillers become distracting to listeners- 🩺 How AI is now using speech patterns to detect early signs of Alzheimer's — years before symptoms appear- 💪 The connection between worry, confidence, and how effectively you communicatePlus — the speech-gesture freeze frame, the memory boost roller coaster, and why native speakers actually use *more* fillers than language learners.** This episode's for anyone who wants to communicate with confidence and give themselves a little more grace.**👍 Like, subscribe, and share with a parent, teacher, or anyone who's ever felt embarrassed mid-sentence!00:00 | Introduction & Speech Gesture Freeze Frame02:02 | The Pressure on Kids Today — Academics & Overwhelm04:12 | Overwhelm, Perfectionism & Choosing Happiness Over Control08:16 | Public Speaking Anxiety & the Escalation of Worry11:23 | Brain Power Economy — Focusing on Emotion vs Message13:42 | Liars Use Fewer Fillers — The Lie Detector Surprise18:06 | Memory Boost & How Um Grabs Attention21:28 | Kids vs Grandparents — Vocabulary & Brain Health25:50 | Native Speaker Paradox & How Much Is Too Much29:42 | Final Takeaways — Grace, Confidence & Know Your WhyFollow Dr. E... for more insights: 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_e_presents📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkhUS8X4w/?mibextid=wwXIfr📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctore📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.epresents📌Twitter/X: https://x.com/dctre📌Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w9W0ZOwfwXkbxeFO5ChWG?si=apAiDAcwTxqhQl-xXWzAoA#EmotionalAlgebra #DrE #CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeaking #WordFillers #UmsAndAhs #ConfidentCommunication #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingTips #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #SpeechCoaching #MindsetCoach #PersonalDevelopment #GiveYourselfGrace #BodyLanguage #PublicSpeakingTips #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #ParentingTeens #CommunicationCoach #Neuroscience #BrainScience #GrowthMindset #OvercomingAnxiety #SpeakWithConfidence