Podcasts about Boarding school

When my wife Michelle died in 2025, I expected grief.What I did not expect was that her death would reconnect me with another loss that had remained hidden for decades.The loss of my mother.The loss of my family.The loss of home.The loss of safety.The loss that began when I was sent away to boarding school.In this deeply personal episode of An Evolving Man Podcast, I explore the striking similarities between bereavement and the boarding school experience. Drawing on the work of Joy Schaverien, Nick Duffell, Peter Sykes and Paul Sunderland, I reflect on why so many ex-boarders struggle with addiction, emotional disconnection, relationship difficulties and unresolved grief.For many children, boarding school was not simply separation.It was bereavement.The difference is that society recognises one form of grief while often denying the other.In this episode we explore:• Why boarding school can be experienced as a profound bereavement• The connection between grief, addiction and emotional suppression• Why ex-boarders often struggle to access their feelings• The impact of losing parents, home and attachment figures at an early age• Joy Schaverien's work on Boarding School Syndrome• Nick Duffell's reflections on British culture and emotional disconnection• Practical ways to process grief safely• How emotional healing supports leadership, relationships and wellbeingIf this conversation resonates, please consider liking, subscribing and sharing with someone who may benefit.Website:https://www.piers-cross.com/#BoardingSchoolSyndrome #Grief #TraumaHealing #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AttachmentTrauma #HealingChildhoodTrauma #AnEvolvingManPodcast---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

One of the questions I hear most often from former boarders is:"Why did I hate prep school but love public school?"Or sometimes:"Why was public school much harder than prep school?"In this solo episode, I explore the different experiences people report and why those differences may exist.Drawing on stories from Roald Dahl, David Cameron, Ranulph Fiennes, Bear Grylls and John Peel, I examine how children adapt to boarding school environments and why the first boarding experience often has such a profound impact.We discuss homesickness, bullying, adaptation, dissociation, betrayal trauma and the long-term effects of boarding school on identity, relationships and leadership.Whether you attended boarding school yourself or work with those who did, this episode offers important reflections on how early experiences shape adult life.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

Do you question your calling in life? What if your calling isn't what you planned? In this episode, I sit down with Norrie Steyn to talk through the twists and turns that have shaped his life. He grew up in a small South African town, moved across the world to play college golf, and eventually stepped away from a stable career path to pursue ministry. We talk about the moments that pushed him out of what was familiar, the tension between financial security and purpose, and the way he's learned to invest in people through steady, relational work. Norrie shares what it's like to carry his faith into the professional golf world where it isn't always welcomed. Here are a few takeaways from our conversation: Stepping out of comfort zones — Growth often begins when we're willing to leave what's familiar. Purpose over security — Choosing calling over comfort leads to a more honest, meaningful life. Relational ministry matters — Real transformation tends to happen through personal connection. Authenticity in skeptical environments — Staying grounded in your mission matters most when it's tested. Meaning beyond material gains — Fulfillment is found in faith, service, and relationships. If you're navigating your own crossroads or trying to make sense of the next step in front of you, Norrie's story offers a steady reminder that courage usually shows up in the small, consistent decisions we make along the way. Join the Journey If this conversation resonates, subscribe for more stories of grit, adventure, and faith — and share it with someone who needs strength today. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boldjourneysco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldjourneysco/ Through The Fire Newsletter: https://boldjourneys.co/subscribe/ Chapters 00:00 CGF Origins and Mission 04:37 Who CGF Serves 05:48 Global Reach Through Golf 06:56 South Africa Roots and Boarding School 13:07 College Golf Path to Ministry 41:07 Ministry Insecurity 43:01 Lonely Calling 43:48 PGA Outreach 46:07 Tours and Bible Studies 49:19 College vs Pros 50:31 Rapid Fire and Wrap

On today's episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh welcome Dr. Susan Baldridge, Executive Director of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of boarding schools and the challenges school leaders are navigating today.   Susan shares her perspective on the evolving "triple threat" faculty model, changing workforce expectations, staff wellness, residential life, enrollment pressures, and the growing role of AI in education. The discussion explores how schools are balancing long-standing traditions with modern realities, from professionalizing dorm life to helping students develop the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace.   They also dive into international enrollment trends, cell phone policies, student development, and why boarding schools may become even more valuable in an age where information is instantly available. If you're interested in leadership, education, and what schools need to do to prepare students for the future, this episode is worth the listen.   Show notes:   00:00 — Welcome + Susan Baldridge introduction   03:00 — Is the traditional boarding school model changing?   07:30 — Staff wellness, burnout, and workforce expectations   13:00 — Professionalizing residential life   18:55 — AI, human connection, and the boarding school advantage   24:40 — The "drawbridge" approach to AI in schools   27:10 — Cell phones, self-discipline, and student development   37:45 — Enrollment trends and international recruitment   44:25 — The challenges facing smaller schools   48:25 — Why Susan remains hopeful about education   Learn more about TABS and Susan Baldridge: https://www.tabs.org/new-executive-director/  

The fire at the Utumishi Girls Academy started in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 16, as the students were asleep in the dormitory block. More than 800 children were in the school at the time. Kenyan officials say the cause of the fire has not yet been established. Boarding schools in the country have experienced several fatal fires in recent years, with overcrowding and poor safety standards frequently blamed for the high number of casualties.Also in this podcast: Israel conducts airstrikes in Lebanon's Tyre, Sidon and Beirut. The US says it wants to treat Americans with Ebola abroad - we ask a doctor if that is the most efficient way to curb the spread of the disease. Why the price of coffee has surged. Australia sues the manufacturing giant 3M for a record sum over its alleged use of toxic chemicals such as PFAS in firefighting foam. A Google engineer is charged with insider trading after winning $1.2m on Polymarket betting. A buffalo in Bangladesh is spared from Eid sacrifice - after it went viral for what people say is a likeness to Donald Trump. And is a black flowing gown an acceptable tennis outfit at the French Open?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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Why do so many boarding school survivors struggle with boundaries?In this episode, Piers Cross explores how boarding school conditioning can shape people pleasing, emotional suppression and difficulty saying no later in life.Drawing on trauma theory, attachment work and years of coaching leaders and ex-boarders, Piers explores why boundaries can feel dangerous for many trauma survivors — and why nervous system regulation is essential when learning to hold healthy boundaries.Topics include: Boarding school and the “complier” survival strategy  Fight, flight, freeze and appease  Why boundaries feel unsafe  Shame, fear and conflict avoidance  Avoidant attachment and trauma  Boundary repair practices  EFT tapping and Havening  Leadership and emotional intelligence  Nervous system regulation and safety Piers also shares practical boundary exercises inspired by Diane Poole Heller's work on attachment and trauma healing.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, May 20, include: decades-long search continues for graves of Native American children buried at former Genoa Indian Industrial School, storm cleanup begins across Southeast Nebraska after multiple tornadoes touched down Monday evening, immigrants detained under new federal policies are challenging their confinement in Midwest courts, Lincoln marks midpoint for musician attempting record-breaking international tour, North Omaha leaders unveil plans for $120 million Malcolm X mixed-use campus, Cameron the Capitol cat officially ends his time at Nebraska state capitol, Nebraska Public Service Commission approves payments to farmers affected by grain company bankruptcy, Omaha Supernovas hire Chris McGown under new two-year contract.

In episode 160 of An Evolving Man Podcast, I speak with Sara Warner, a BACP registered counsellor and Internal Family Systems therapist who specialises in working with boarding school survivors.We explore the vagus nerve, polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation and the potential role of wearable technology and stimulation devices such as the Neurosym, Zeno and Oura Ring.Sara shares what first drew her to these devices through her client work, and we discuss how they may support regulation, sleep, digestion, anxiety and trauma recovery.We also explore why ex-boarders often live in sympathetic or dorsal vagal states, why co-regulation is so important, and how nervous system regulation connects directly with leadership, emotional intelligence and compassionate leadership.---To get the Zenowell wearable: https://zenowell.ai/pierscross and for 10% off please use the code: PIERSCROSSTo purchase the Nurosym please visit: https://nurosym.com/en-gb?sca_ref=10421951.zHplzgHlXcBoth links will support the channel. Thank you for your support.To connect to Sara: https://counsellinginlewes.com/---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

 Here is the link to this Friday's podcast with Sara Warner about the vagus nerve and wearables: https://youtu.be/HpxcTW0oKI8 In this episode, I explore polyvagal theory, the vagus nerve, childhood trauma and boarding school syndrome.Following my recent conversation with Sarah Warner about vagus nerve stimulation, wearables and nervous system regulation, I wanted to look more closely at what polyvagal theory actually means and why it is so relevant for ex-boarders and trauma survivors.The vagus nerve is one of the main communication pathways between the body and the brain. Much of this communication travels from the body up to the brain, which helps explain why we cannot always think or talk our way out of stress.I explore bottom-up regulation, top-down regulation and co-regulation, including breathwork, movement, humming, posture, touch, orienting practices and safe connection.I also reflect on Nick Duffell's work and how boarding school trauma can affect emotional regulation, attachment, facial reading, intimacy, leadership and our ability to feel safe with others.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

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In Episode 159 of An Evolving Man Podcast, I'm joined by Professor Helen Odell-Miller OBE, one of the UK's leading pioneers in music therapy.Helen has spent decades working with trauma, attachment, mental health and emotional healing through music. She also worked closely with the late Joy Schaverien, whose work on boarding school syndrome transformed the conversation around early separation and institutional trauma.In this episode we explore: What music therapy is and how it works  Why music can help where words cannot  Helen's own boarding school experience  Joy Schaverien's ABCD model  Hidden abandonment and dissociation  Why resilience is often misunderstood  How music can support connection, regulation and healing A thoughtful and powerful conversation.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

Theo and Rob discuss a topic that's central to their lives, parenting, with particular reference to a longheld British institution, the boarding school. They also tackle a crossword which boils down to an agonising finale.Play along:https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17465Contact us:twoacrosspod@gmail.comListen to Enthusiasts:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2

Many boarding schools claim they build resilience.But what if what they often create is something else entirely?In this episode, I explore the difference between true resilience and dissociation, and why so many ex-boarders struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, connection and rest later in life.Drawing on the work of Barbara Fredrickson, Emma Seppälä, Joy Schaverien, Nick Duffell and others, I share: Why becoming “bulletproof” is not resilience  How trauma narrows the window of tolerance  Why emotional agility matters  Three practical ways to build real resilience  Why healing often happens in connection If you went to boarding school or work with high performers, this conversation may offer a new lens.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

What if American slavery didn't begin in 1619?In this episode, historian Linford Fisher joins me to discuss Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in US History and the overlooked history of Indigenous enslavement.We explore how Native slavery shaped early America—from the Pequot War and Yamasee War to land theft, westward expansion, and boarding schools—and why this history still matters today.A powerful rethink of American origins—and the stories we've been missing.

In this episode, I explore the powerful influence of crowds and group behaviour, particularly within boarding school environments.Why do people join in when someone is being shamed or targeted? Why does it happen so quickly — and often without conscious thought?Drawing on Elias Canetti's Crowds and Power and modern neuroscience around mirror neurons, this episode looks at how emotional contagion shapes behaviour — and why many of us still carry guilt or shame about those moments.This is also an episode about self-forgiveness.Understanding that what happened was often about survival — and how we begin to take responsibility without self-judgement.In This Episode: Crowd psychology and emotional contagion  Boarding school group dynamics  Mirror neurons and unconscious behaviour  Shame and the inner critic  Self-forgiveness and healing---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

Join Zach and Michelle for an incredibly powerful and deeply moving conversation with Tebo Mpanza as he shares his radical journey from growing up in South Africa surrounded by cultural Christianity, navigating identity and faith as a teenager in England, and discovering what it truly means to keep a soft heart in a world that rewards hardness, ambition, and self-protection. This episode unpacks what it looks like to move from performance-driven ministry to restorative leadership, from proving yourself to protecting your heart, and from striving for success to trusting God's definition of what winning actually means. Tebo opens up about his grandmother's genuine faith that shaped his trajectory, his years in church leadership and pastoral ministry, the burnout and depletion that came from running hard in his twenties, and the healing he experienced when someone finally told him he didn't have to prove himself. Discover what it means to guard your heart above all else, why keeping a soft heart is costly but essential, and how the Lord gives us a tender, responsive heart rather than a stony, stubborn one. This is a story about choosing love daily, recognising where ambition becomes an idol, and learning that your legacy and family may depend on your ability to remain soft. BURNED OUT IN MINISTRY? LISTEN TO THIS. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 01:24 Meet Tebo: Name, Heritage, and South African Roots 03:47 Growing Up with Cultural Christianity in South Africa 06:44 Moving to England at 15: Identity, Boarding School, and Distance from God 09:02 The Turning Point at 18: "I Cannot Live Like This Anymore" 11:22 Choosing Life: Deuteronomy 30 and a Fresh Start 13:08 University, Ministry, and Meeting His Wife 18:01 Leading a Church Location in Birmingham: Marriage, Ministry, and COVID 20:44 Burnout and the Cost of Performance-Driven Ministry 22:21 Restoration at Hillsong: "You Don't Have to Prove Yourself" 26:32 Moving to London and Starting a Creative Agency 29:53 Guarding Your Heart: Proverbs 4:23 and the Idol of Humility 34:38 The Cost of Carrying Anger, Ambition, and Comparison 37:38 Exodus 90: Confronting Comfort and Choosing the Hard Thing 40:08 A New Heart: Ezekiel 36:26 and God's Transformation 42:46 Why Keeping a Soft Heart Matters for Your Family and Legacy 45:12 Is Being Soft Dangerous? Winning, Losing, and Relationships 48:30 The Difference Between Being Soft and Having a Soft Heart 50:45 Closing Thoughts: You Never Arrive, You're Always Learning FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewayuk/ FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayuk/ Want to know more? Find a church that has things happening for young people. Visit https://achurchnearyou.com/youth/ [In partnership with CofE Digital Projects]

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Harnessing Creativity: A Boarding School Passover Play Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-04-17-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: אור בוקר עדין זרח מבעד לחלונות הגדולים של בית הספר הפנימייתי, מותיר ניצנוצי אור על הפרחים הוורודים של עצי הדובדבן שבחצר.En: The gentle morning light streamed through the large windows of the boarding school, leaving sparkles of light on the pink flowers of the etzi ha-dovdevvan in the yard.He: הבית ספר נמצא בלב כפר שקט, מוקף בבניינים ישנים שעשויים לבנים אדומות.En: The school is located in the heart of a quiet village, surrounded by old buildings made of red bricks.He: התנועה היחידה על המדשאה הייתה שירה, מנידה את שולי שמלתה בעוד היא צועדת במהירות לכיוון התיאטרון הקטן של בית הספר.En: The only movement on the lawn was Shira, swaying the hem of her dress as she quickly walked towards the school's small theater.He: שירה פתחה את הדלת ושלושת הצעדים לכיוון הבמה הקטנה היו מכונים היטב, אך עיניה היו נתונות רק לבחינת המתחילים לקראת ההצגה לסוף השנה - מחזה פסח.En: Shira opened the door, and her three steps towards the small stage were well-practiced, but her eyes were solely focused on examining the beginners in preparation for the year-end performance - the Passover play.He: זה היה תפקיד גדול עבור צווי, תלמיד חרוץ שהעדיף לוותר על תשומת הלב, ועכשיו היה אחראי על הבימוי.En: It was a big role for Tzvi, a diligent student who preferred to avoid attention, and now was in charge of directing.He: הוא עבד קשה, אך חש לחוץ ולא בטוח בתפקידו כמנהיג.En: He worked hard but felt pressured and unsure in his role as a leader.He: על הבמה עמד יונה, הכוכב הספונטני של המחזה, עובד על טקסט שהוא לעתים קרובות שוכח.En: On the stage stood Yonah, the spontaneous star of the play, working on a text he often forgot.He: הוא הביט סביב, מחכה לתגובות מהקהל הריק.En: He looked around, waiting for reactions from the empty audience.He: "מה דעתך על תוספת קטנה שלי?En: "What do you think of my little addition?"He: ", שאל יונה את צווי, כשבתוך אחת ידיו מצנפת בד אדומה.En: Yonah asked Tzvi, holding a red fabric cap in one hand.He: צווי נאנח.En: Tzvi sighed.He: "יונה, יש לנו תסריט ברור", אמר, קולו רועד מעט.En: "Yonah, we have a clear script," he said, his voice slightly trembling.He: אבל מבטו של יונה היה מלא ביטחון עצמי שמשך אליו את הקהל הפנימי שלו.En: But Yonah's look was full of self-confidence, attracting his own internal audience.He: שירה נענעה בראשה חיוך.En: Shira shook her head with a smile.He: "צווי, אולי תאפשר לו קצת חופש בשביל היצירתיות שלו?En: "Tzvi, maybe let him have some freedom for his creativity?"He: " היא לחשה כשהתקרבה.En: she whispered as she approached.He: צווי חשב, גם מועד, שמא נראה קטן בעיני שירה.En: Tzvi thought, hesitant, for fear of appearing foolish in Shira's eyes.He: הוא ידע שעליו לכבד את עבודתה על הבמה, אבל הכבדות של המחויבות העיקה עליו.En: He knew he had to respect her work on stage, but the weight of the responsibility was weighing on him.He: השעות חלפו והתחילה החזרה הגנרלית, אבל שום דבר לא הכין את צווי לקראת הקטסטרופה.En: The hours passed, and the final rehearsal began, but nothing prepared Tzvi for the catastrophe.He: סצינה שחשבה שתהיה חזקה החלה להתפרק.En: A scene he thought would be strong began to unravel.He: ההתרחשויות הלכו והסתבכו כשכובעו של יונה נפל ושירה לא הצליחה למצוא את האביזר החשוב בזמן.En: The events became complicated when Yonah's hat fell, and Shira failed to find the crucial prop in time.He: צווי, מותש ומתוסכל, מצא את הקול שהוא אף פעם לא העלה קודם ומתח ויכוח קולני עם יונה.En: Exhausted and frustrated, Tzvi found a voice he had never raised before and started a loud argument with Yonah.He: כולם בהו בתדהמה כשזעם צווי יצא החוצה.En: Everyone stared in amazement as Tzvi's anger came out.He: שירה ניגשה אליו בעדינות.En: Shira approached him gently.He: "צווי, בוא נקשיב זה לזה", אמרה בשלווה.En: "Tzvi, let's listen to each other," she said calmly.He: פתאום הוא הבין שהיא צודקת.En: Suddenly he realized she was right.He: יחד הם ישבו עם כולם בשולחן עגול, עם תה מתוק ועוגיות.En: Together they sat with everyone at a round table, with sweet tea and cookies.He: הם דיברו, צחקו, והבינו איך לשלב את היצירתיות של יונה עם הנחיות הבמה המדויקות של צווי.En: They talked, laughed, and understood how to combine Yonah's creativity with Tzvi's precise stage directions.He: ההצגה עברה שינוי כיוון.En: The play took a new direction.He: ערב הופעת סוף השנה, הכל הרגיש נכון.En: On the evening of the year-end performance, everything felt right.He: האנרגיה בחדר הייתה חיובית ואופטימית.En: The energy in the room was positive and optimistic.He: כשהווילון נפתח, התנועה סביב הבמה הייתה חיה, עם יתרונות הטקסט המועברים כהרגלם והאלתורים של יונה.En: When the curtain opened, the movement around the stage was lively, with the advantages of the text delivered as usual and Yonah's improvisations.He: הקהל לא פסק מלהריע כשהמחזה הסתיים.En: The audience did not stop cheering as the play ended.He: צווי למדו שלפעמים, להנהיג אומר לדעת מתי להקשיב.En: Tzvi learned that sometimes, to lead means knowing when to listen.He: הוא הבין את החשיבות של להיות חלק מקבוצה ולא רק נשיא בודד על הבמה.En: He understood the importance of being part of a group, not just a solitary president on the stage.He: הוא הביט סביב, עיניו נתקלו בעיניה של שירה, והיא הביטה בו עם חיוך גאה.En: He looked around, and his eyes met Shira's, who looked at him with a proud smile.He: העולם נראה פתאום כיותר מזמין ומלא אפשרויות.En: The world suddenly seemed more inviting and full of possibilities.He: פסח בבית הספר היה הצלחה גדולה, אבן גבול בתהליך הלמידה של צווי.En: Passover at the school was a great success, a milestone in Tzvi's learning process. Vocabulary Words:gentle: עדיןstreamed: זרחboarding school: בית הספר הפנימייתיsparkles: ניצנוציswaying: מנידהhem: שוליrehearsal: חזרהpatterned: מתוכנן היטבdiligent: חרוץdirecting: בימויspontaneous: ספונטניself-confidence: ביטחון עצמיhesitant: מועדresponsibility: מחויבותprop: אביזרcatastrophe: קטסטרופהunravel: להתפרקexhausted: מותשfrustrated: מתוסכלamazed: בהלםargue: ויכוחimprovisations: אלתוריםcurtain: וילוןlistening: להקשיבlively: חיהleader: מנהיגmilestone: אבן גבולaudience: קהלoptimistic: אופטימיתpossibilities: אפשרויותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Aurora: A Magical Night in the Norwegian Wilderness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Været var mildt til våren å være i fjellene.En: The weather was mild for spring in the mountains.No: Snøen lå fortsatt tungt på trærne rundt den gamle internatskolen.En: The snow still lay heavily on the trees around the old boarding school.No: Her, i hjertet av den norske naturen, følte Knut seg fanget.En: Here, in the heart of the Norwegian nature, Knut felt trapped.No: Skolelivet var rutine, og Knuts eventyrlyst ble svakere dag for dag.En: School life was routine, and Knut's sense of adventure was weakening day by day.No: Men i kveld, da lyset ble dempet, skulle han, Åse og Magnus på tur for å se nordlyset.En: But tonight, as the light dimmed, he, Åse, and Magnus were going on a trip to see the northern lights.No: Knut visste at dette skulle bli annerledes.En: Knut knew this would be different.No: "Kom igjen, Magnus, det blir gøy!" sa Knut, mens han pakket sekken.En: "Come on, Magnus, it will be fun!" said Knut, while he packed his bag.No: Åse nikket enig.En: Åse nodded in agreement.No: Hun var alltid logisk, men forsto også Knuts behov for eventyr.En: She was always logical but also understood Knut's need for adventure.No: Magnus nølte, blikket hans flakket nervøst mellom sekken og de to vennene.En: Magnus hesitated, his gaze flicked nervously between the bag and the two friends.No: Den mørke natten der ute skremte ham, men han sa ingenting.En: The dark night out there scared him, but he said nothing.No: Gruppen startet stien opp mot fjellene, latteren deres ekko bortover de snødekte stiene.En: The group started the trail up towards the mountains, their laughter echoing along the snow-covered paths.No: De var forberedt på en magisk natt, men naturen hadde sine egne planer.En: They were prepared for a magical night, but nature had its own plans.No: Snøen startet å falle tungt, vinden økte i styrke, og de måtte stoppe opp.En: The snow began to fall heavily, and the wind gained strength, so they had to stop.No: "Hva gjør vi nå?" spurte Åse.En: "What do we do now?" asked Åse.No: Knut så opp mot himmelen. "Vi fortsetter," sa han med fast røst.En: Knut looked up at the sky. "We continue," he said firmly.No: Men noe i Magnus' uttrykk fikk han til å tenke seg om.En: But something in Magnus' expression made him reconsider.No: "Er du greit, Magnus?" spurte Knut forsiktig.En: "Are you all right, Magnus?" Knut asked gently.No: Magnus stirret tilbake, og til slutt svarte han sakte, "Jeg er ikke så glad i natten... eller mørket."En: Magnus stared back, and finally answered slowly, "I'm not so fond of the night... or the dark."No: Knut skjønte alvoret.En: Knut understood the seriousness.No: Han så på Åse, som ga et støttende nikk.En: He looked at Åse, who gave a supportive nod.No: "Vi kan stoppe her et øyeblikk," foreslo Knut, og gruppen samlet seg i en liten lysning.En: "We can stop here for a moment," suggested Knut, and the group gathered in a small clearing.No: Det var da, som om de magiske kreftene i naturen hørte bønnen deres, at nordlyset begynte å danse over dem.En: It was then, as if the magical forces in nature heard their prayer, that the northern lights began to dance above them.No: Lysene bølget i grønt og lilla, voktet dem som en mektig glød over skogen.En: The lights undulated in green and purple, watching over them like a mighty glow over the forest.No: Knut glemte kulden, vinden, og mørket.En: Knut forgot the cold, the wind, and the darkness.No: Det var en skjellsettende opplevelse, og det var Magnus også som så opp i ekte beundring.En: It was a transformative experience, and so was Magnus, who looked up in true admiration.No: Da stormen avtok, gikk de tilbake mot skolen.En: As the storm subsided, they walked back towards the school.No: Magnus, nå lettere til sinns, begynte å åpne seg opp litt.En: Magnus, now in lighter spirits, began to open up a bit.No: "Jeg hadde en dårlig opplevelse som barn," innrømmet han.En: "I had a bad experience as a child," he admitted.No: Knut og Åse lyttet, de stilte ikke spørsmål, bare var der.En: Knut and Åse listened, they didn't ask questions, just were there.No: Da de kom tilbake til skolen, kjente Knut en ny ro.En: When they returned to the school, Knut felt a new calm.No: Han hadde alltid ønsket å oppleve noe ekstraordinært, men skjønte nå at det uventede gjorde det enda mer storslått.En: He had always wanted to experience something extraordinary, but now realized that the unexpected made it even more magnificent.No: Sammen sto de under de gamle furutrærne, klar over at magiske øyeblikk var best når de deles.En: Together they stood under the old pine trees, aware that magical moments were best when shared.No: Magisk, enkelt og ekte, akkurat som vennskapet deres.En: Magical, simple, and real, just like their friendship. Vocabulary Words:mild: mildtboarding school: internatskolentrapped: fangetdimmed: dempetadventure: eventyrflicked: flakketnervously: nervøstprepared: forberedtechoing: ekkoundulated: bølgetgaze: blikkettrail: stiengained: øktesupportive: støttendeclearing: lysningmagical: magiskeadmiration: beundringtransformative: skjellsettendesubsided: avtokspirits: til sinnsextraordinary: ekstraordinærtunexpected: uventedemagnificent: storslåttsimple: enkeltreal: ektenorthern lights: nordlysetstorm: stormensupportive: støttendeexperience: opplevelsechild: barn

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Spring Blossoms: Finding Your Artistic Voice at Boarding School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede stærkt gennem de store vinduer i kunstlokalet.En: The sun shone brightly through the large windows of the art room.Da: På bordene lå farverige papirer, pensler og ruller af lærred.En: On the tables lay colorful papers, brushes, and rolls of canvas.Da: På en af stolene sad Søren, stille og eftertænksom, mens han så ud over skolens blomstrende have.En: On one of the chairs sat Søren, quiet and contemplative, as he looked out over the school's blooming garden.Da: Det var forår på den gamle kostskole, og i år betød det kun én ting: påske-kunstkonkurrencen.En: It was spring at the old boarding school, and this year it meant only one thing: the Easter art competition.Da: Freja, Søren's bedste ven, gik smilende ind i lokalet.En: Freja, Søren's best friend, walked into the room with a smile.Da: "Hej Søren!En: "Hey Søren!Da: Er du klar til at tage ind til byen og kigge efter kunstmaterialer?"En: Are you ready to go into the city and look for art supplies?"Da: spurgte hun opmuntrende.En: she asked encouragingly.Da: "Jeg har hørt, at der er masser af gode tilbud lige nu."En: "I've heard there are plenty of great deals right now."Da: Søren nikkede forsigtigt.En: Søren nodded cautiously.Da: Selvom han glædede sig, var han bekymret for, om hans ideer var gode nok.En: Even though he was excited, he was worried about whether his ideas were good enough.Da: Hans tanker blev ofte sammenlignet med Astrid, den nye elev, der netop var kommet til skolen.En: His thoughts were often compared to Astrid, the new student who had just arrived at the school.Da: Hun var allerede kendt for sit talent.En: She was already known for her talent.Da: I byen gik de imellem farverige butiksfacader og duften af nybagt brød fra bagerne.En: In the city, they wandered between colorful shopfronts and the scent of freshly baked bread from the bakeries.Da: Freja og Søren diskuterede farverne og temaerne for hans projekt.En: Freja and Søren discussed the colors and themes for his project.Da: "Du skal tro på dig selv, Søren.En: "You need to believe in yourself, Søren.Da: Du har en særlig stil," sagde Freja.En: You have a unique style," said Freja.Da: Mens de kiggede på materialetyper, mødte de tilfældigt Astrid.En: While they were looking at types of materials, they ran into Astrid by chance.Da: "Hej Søren, Freja.En: "Hi Søren, Freja.Da: Jeg er også her for at finde nogle gode materialer," sagde hun med et varmt smil.En: I'm also here to find some good materials," she said with a warm smile.Da: Der var noget ved Astrids tonefald, som mindede Søren om sin egen usikkerhed.En: There was something about Astrid's tone that reminded Søren of his own insecurity.Da: Freja foreslog: "Hvorfor ikke samarbejde om indkøbene?En: Freja suggested, "Why not collaborate on the purchases?Da: Vi kan lave noget virkelig unikt sammen."En: We can create something truly unique together."Da: Astrid tøvede et øjeblik, men nikkede så.En: Astrid hesitated for a moment but then nodded.Da: "Det ville være spændende," svarede hun og så på Søren.En: "That would be exciting," she replied, looking at Søren.Da: Sammen fandt de genbrugsmaterialer og gammelt stof, som kunne genopfindes til noget vidunderligt.En: Together they found recycled materials and old fabric that could be reinvented into something wonderful.Da: Søren blev fascineret af ideen om at genbruge ting og skabte noget nyt.En: Søren became fascinated by the idea of reusing things and creating something new.Da: Det var billigt, men overlegent.En: It was cheap but superior.Da: Tilbage på skolen begyndte de kreative processer.En: Back at the school, the creative processes began.Da: Astrid havde sine egne ideer, men Søren begyndte at mærke sine egne idéer blomstre inde i ham.En: Astrid had her own ideas, but Søren started to feel his own ideas blossoming within him.Da: Han ønskede at skabe noget, der virkelig talte fra hans hjerte.En: He wanted to create something that truly spoke from his heart.Da: Da det blev tid til at sammensætte deres kunstværk, følte Søren presset.En: When it was time to assemble their artwork, Søren felt the pressure.Da: Astrid havde nogle gode forslag, men han følte han skulle følge sin egen sti.En: Astrid had some good suggestions, but he felt he needed to follow his own path.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg vil tilføje lidt mere farve her," sagde han og tog sin pensel op.En: "I think I want to add a bit more color here," he said, picking up his brush.Da: Astrid nikkede, respektfuld over for hans beslutning.En: Astrid nodded, respectful of his decision.Da: Sammen skabte de et smukt og originalt stykke.En: Together they created a beautiful and original piece.Da: På konkurrencedagen blev deres arbejde rost for dets kreativitet og dybde.En: On competition day, their work was praised for its creativity and depth.Da: Selvom Søren ikke vandt førstepræmien, modtog han skeptisk en særlig anerkendelse for originalitet.En: Although Søren didn't win the first prize, he skeptically received a special acknowledgment for originality.Da: Søren følte, at en byrde var blevet løftet fra hans skuldre.En: Søren felt a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.Da: Det handlede ikke kun om at vinde, men om at tro på sig selv og udtrykke det, han virkelig følte.En: It wasn't just about winning, but about believing in himself and expressing what he truly felt.Da: Astrid gav Søren et varmt kram.En: Astrid gave Søren a warm hug.Da: "Dit arbejde inspirerede mig.En: "Your work inspired me.Da: Måske kan vi arbejde sammen igen?"En: Maybe we can work together again?"Da: spurgte hun venligt.En: she asked kindly.Da: Søren smilede, fuld af ny selvtillid.En: Søren smiled, full of new confidence.Da: "Ja, det ville jeg gerne," svarede han.En: "Yes, I would like that," he replied.Da: Her ved kostskolens gamle vægge, mens træerne svajede i den lette brise, lærte Søren, at ægte kunst kom fra hjertet, og at venskaber kunne overgå enhver konkurrence.En: Here at the old walls of the boarding school, as the trees swayed in the gentle breeze, Søren learned that true art came from the heart, and that friendships could surpass any competition. Vocabulary Words:brightly: stærktwindows: vinduercontemplative: eftertænksomblooming: blomstrendeboarding school: kostskoleEaster: påskecompetition: konkurrenceencouragingly: opmuntrendecautiously: forsigtigtwandered: gikshopfronts: butiksfacaderbakeries: bagernethemes: temaerneinsecurity: usikkerhedcollaborate: samarbejdehesitated: tøvederecycled materials: genbrugsmaterialerfascinated: fascineretreinvented: genopfindesassemble: sammensættesuggestions: forslagoriginal: originaltcompetition day: konkurrencedagenacknowledgment: anerkendelseskeptically: skeptiskburden: byrdeexpressing: udtrykkeconfidence: selvtillidexceed: overgåbreeze: brise

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Surprise: A Boarding School Play's Unexpected Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の風が優しく吹きぬけるボーディングスクールの校舎。En: The gentle spring breeze swept through the boarding school building.Ja: 校庭には桜が満開で、ピンク色の花びらが舞っている。En: The schoolyard was adorned with fully blooming sakura, and pink petals danced in the air.Ja: ゴールデンウィークのお祭りが始まり、学校は活気に満ちている。En: The Golden Week festival had begun, filling the school with lively energy.Ja: 生徒たちは色とりどりの屋台を訪れ、笑顔が絶えない。En: Students visited colorful food stalls, their smiles never fading.Ja: ハルトは少し緊張しながらも意気込んでいた。En: Haruto was a bit nervous but determined.Ja: 今年の学園祭で演劇を成功させたい心から。En: He genuinely wanted to make this year's school festival play a success.Ja: そして、彼が密かに憧れるその人も観に来る予定だった。En: Moreover, the person he secretly admired was also planning to come and watch.Ja: 一方、ユキはお祭りをもっと楽しくしたいと、あるいたずらを考えていた。En: Meanwhile, Yuki was planning a prank to make the festival even more enjoyable.Ja: 彼女の目標はシンプル。学校中の人々を笑わせ、驚かせることだ。En: Her goal was simple: to make everyone in the school laugh and be surprised.Ja: 校内の準備が進む中、二人は舞台の裏で出会った。En: As the preparations continued inside the school, the two met backstage.Ja: ユキはにやりと笑い、秘密の計画について黙っていた。En: Yuki gave a sly smile, keeping silent about her secret plan.Ja: ハルトはそれに気づかずに、演劇のリハーサルに集中していた。En: Unaware, Haruto concentrated on rehearsing for the play.Ja: 祭りの日がやってきて、教室や廊下は人であふれていた。En: When the festival day arrived, classrooms and hallways overflowed with people.Ja: どこからともなく聞こえる笑い声と、さまざまな香りに包まれる中、ハルトは舞台裏で最後の確認をしていた。En: Amidst the sound of laughter and various scents coming from everywhere, Haruto was conducting a final check backstage.Ja: しかし、本番直前にユキはハルトのコスチュームをこっそり入れ替え、舞台に飛び出した。En: However, just before the performance, Yuki secretly switched Haruto's costume and dashed onto the stage.Ja: 演劇が始まると、ハルトはユキと役が間違っていることに気づいた。En: As the play started, Haruto realized that he and Yuki had swapped roles.Ja: 観客席のどよめきとともに、ハルトは一瞬立ち止まったが、ユキが舞台裏からジェスチャーで指示を送り始めた。En: With murmurs from the audience, he paused momentarily, but Yuki began signaling directions from backstage.Ja: 彼はユキを信じることにした。En: He decided to trust her.Ja: アドリブ全開なハルトの演技に、会場は笑いに包まれた。En: Haruto's improvisation-filled performance had the audience bursting with laughter.Ja: ユキも舞台裏で楽しそうに頷いていた。En: Yuki nodded enthusiastically with joy from backstage.Ja: クライマックスには、全く予想外のストーリー展開になり、皆が驚きとともに感動した。En: The climax brought an entirely unexpected plot twist, filling everyone with surprise and admiration.Ja: 舞台が終わると、観客は拍手喝采。En: When the play ended, the audience broke into applause.Ja: ハルトとユキはお互いに笑顔を交わし、こんな日があってもいいなと感じた。En: Haruto and Yuki exchanged smiles, feeling grateful for such a memorable day.Ja: ハルトは自然体でいることの大切さを学び、ユキもいたずらの影響に責任を持つようになった。En: Haruto learned the importance of being natural, while Yuki realized the responsibility that comes with her pranks.Ja: 花びらがゆっくりと落ちる中、春の風は二人を包み込み、ボーディングスクールに新しい友情のストーリーを刻んだ。En: As sakura petals gently fell, the spring breeze enveloped the two, etching a new friendship story at the boarding school. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しくbreeze: 風boarding school: ボーディングスクールadorned: 満開petals: 花びらfestival: お祭りlively: 活気determined: 意気込んでいたadmired: 憧れるprank: いたずらgoal: 目標rehearsing: リハーサルswapped: 入れ替えmurmurs: どよめきimprovisation: アドリブbursting: 包まれたplot twist: ストーリー展開applause: 拍手喝采gratitude: 感謝natural: 自然体responsibility: 責任etched: 刻んだfriendship: 友情climax: クライマックスsignal: 指示backstage: 舞台裏surprise: 驚かせるadmiration: 感動overwhelmed: 包み込むcongratulations: 祝福

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Mystery of the Missing Emil: A Boarding School Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen lyste över Örebro internatskola.En: The spring sun shone over Örebro boarding school.Sv: Det var påsk och eleverna njöt av de första varma dagarna.En: It was Easter, and the students enjoyed the first warm days.Sv: Men spänningen i luften var inte bara på grund av påsklovet.En: But the tension in the air was not just because of the Easter break.Sv: En av skolans elever, Emil, hade försvunnit spårlöst.En: One of the school's students, Emil, had disappeared without a trace.Sv: Marta stod vid skolans stora ingång, funderande på de senaste dagarnas händelser.En: Marta stood at the school's large entrance, pondering the events of the past few days.Sv: Hon var alltid bra på att lösa pussel och knäckte logiska problem, men detta var annorlunda.En: She was always good at solving puzzles and cracking logical problems, but this was different.Sv: Det fanns inte många ledtrådar.En: There weren't many clues.Sv: Hon kände att det var hennes chans att bevisa sig, att visa att hon kunde göra något stort, något viktigt.En: She felt it was her chance to prove herself, to show that she could do something big, something important.Sv: Sven, hennes bästa vän, stod bredvid henne.En: Sven, her best friend, stood next to her.Sv: Han var alltid redo för ett äventyr, även om han ibland rusade iväg utan att tänka.En: He was always ready for an adventure, even if he sometimes rushed off without thinking.Sv: "Vi måste hitta honom, Marta", sa han ivrigt.En: "We have to find him, Marta," he said eagerly.Sv: "Ja", svarade hon, "men vi måste vara försiktiga.En: "Yes," she replied, "but we have to be careful.Sv: Ingen på skolan vill prata om vad som hänt, och rektorn kommer bli arg om vi frågar för mycket."En: No one at school wants to talk about what happened, and the principal will be angry if we ask too much."Sv: Tillsammans gick de för att hitta Linnea, den nya eleven som höll sig mest för sig själv.En: Together, they went to find Linnea, the new student who mostly kept to herself.Sv: Hon verkade märkligt uppmärksam och Marta hade en känsla av att Linnea visste mer än hon gav sken av.En: She seemed oddly observant, and Marta had a feeling that Linnea knew more than she let on.Sv: De fann henne i biblioteket, läsande en tjock bok om internatets historia.En: They found her in the library, reading a thick book about the history of the boarding school.Sv: "Linnea", började Marta, "vi behöver din hjälp.En: "Linnea," Marta began, "we need your help.Sv: Vi tror att vi kan hitta Emil, men vi behöver någon som är bra på att observera och tänka.” Linnea tittade upp, hennes ögon skarpa och intelligenta.En: We think we can find Emil, but we need someone who is good at observing and thinking.” Linnea looked up, her eyes sharp and intelligent.Sv: "Jag har lagt märke till något konstigt", sa hon.En: "I've noticed something strange," she said.Sv: "Det finns en gammal dörr i källaren som alltid verkar låst, men det hörs ljud därifrån ibland."En: "There's an old door in the basement that always seems locked, but sometimes there are sounds coming from there."Sv: De tre vännerna bestämde sig för att undersöka källaren.En: The three friends decided to investigate the basement.Sv: Skolan var gammal med många hemligheter gömda i väggarna.En: The school was old with many secrets hidden in the walls.Sv: När de kom till den nämnda dörren, upptäckte de att den faktiskt var upplåst.En: When they reached the mentioned door, they discovered it was actually unlocked.Sv: Med adrenalin rusande genom sina kroppar, öppnade de dörren försiktigt.En: With adrenaline rushing through their bodies, they carefully opened the door.Sv: Bakom dörren fanns en mörk passage.En: Behind the door was a dark passage.Sv: Marta tände en ficklampa hon tagit med.En: Marta turned on a flashlight she had brought with her.Sv: Passagen slingrade sig djupt under skolbyggnaden.En: The passage twisted deep under the school building.Sv: Efter vad som kändes som en evighet, ledde gången dem till en liten kammare.En: After what felt like an eternity, the tunnel led them to a small chamber.Sv: Där, överraskningens ansikte, satt Emil med ett nöjt leende.En: There, to their surprise, sat Emil with a satisfied smile.Sv: "Vad gör du här?"En: "What are you doing here?"Sv: frågade Sven, hans röst blandad av lättnad och frustration.En: asked Sven, his voice mixed with relief and frustration.Sv: Emil skrattade.En: Emil laughed.Sv: "Jag blev trött på allt och behövde lite tid för mig själv.En: "I got tired of everything and needed some time for myself.Sv: Jag visste att ingen skulle leta här."En: I knew no one would search here."Sv: Marta skakade på huvudet, "Du visste inte hur oroliga alla var."En: Marta shook her head, "You didn't know how worried everyone was."Sv: Tillsammans gick de tillbaka upp till skolan.En: Together, they headed back up to the school.Sv: Nyheten om Emils återkomst spreds snabbt.En: The news of Emil's return spread quickly.Sv: Marta fick en del beröm av sina kamrater och lärarna för sitt mod och sin intelligens.En: Marta received some praise from her classmates and teachers for her courage and intelligence.Sv: Hon insåg att hon inte behövde stå i skuggan av sin äldre syskon.En: She realized she didn't need to stand in the shadow of her older siblings.Sv: Hon hade sina egna styrkor och hon kunde lita på dem.En: She had her own strengths and she could rely on them.Sv: Våren hade inte bara bragt tillbaka solen och värmen, men också en ny Marta som hittade sitt eget ljus.En: Spring had not only brought back the sun and warmth but also a new Marta who found her own light. Vocabulary Words:boarding: internatskolapondering: funderandetension: spänningclues: ledtrådarobserve: observeraprincipal: rektornmysterious: märkligtrush: rusandechamber: kammaredisappeared: försvunnittrace: spårrelief: lättnadunderground: källareneternity: evighetintelligent: intelligentaadrenaline: adrenalinremark: anmarkteshone: lysteadventure: äventyrunlock: upplåstobserve: observerafrustration: frustrationshadow: skugganstrength: styrkorinvestigate: undersökapuzzle: pusselcourage: modsibling: syskonsatisfied: nöjtsharp: skarpa

Fluent Fiction - French: Mystery in the Vines: Unveiling the Art Teacher's Secret Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-17-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin était frais et parfumé alors que Julien marchait vers la salle d'art de l'école.En: The morning was fresh and fragrant as Julien walked towards the art room at the school.Fr: Les fleurs de printemps parsemaient le chemin, leurs couleurs vives égayant le paysage du pensionnat niché parmi les vignobles de la vallée de la Loire.En: The spring flowers dotted the path, their bright colors brightening the landscape of the boarding school nestled among the vineyards of the Vallée de la Loire.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, l'humeur de Julien était sombre.En: But today, Julien's mood was somber.Fr: Leur professeur d'art préféré, Madame Dupont, avait mystérieusement disparu juste avant les vacances de Pâques.En: Their favorite art teacher, Madame Dupont, had mysteriously disappeared just before the Easter holidays.Fr: Julien, déterminé à découvrir la vérité, avait déjà entendu quelques rumeurs dans les couloirs.En: Julien, determined to uncover the truth, had already heard some rumors in the hallways.Fr: Certains disaient que Madame Dupont avait soudainement démissionné, d'autres murmuraient qu'elle pourrait avoir été emmenée par la police.En: Some said that Madame Dupont had suddenly resigned, while others whispered that she might have been taken by the police.Fr: Rien ne semblait certain, sauf que Monsieur Luc, le directeur du pensionnat, était ouvertement nerveux chaque fois que son nom était mentionné.En: Nothing seemed certain, except that Monsieur Luc, the headmaster of the boarding school, was openly nervous whenever her name was mentioned.Fr: Élodie rejoignit Julien devant la salle de classe.En: Élodie joined Julien in front of the classroom.Fr: "Salut Julien, tu as entendu quelque chose de nouveau sur Madame Dupont?"En: "Hi Julien, have you heard anything new about Madame Dupont?"Fr: demanda-t-elle, son regard expressif reflétant son inquiétude.En: she asked, her expressive gaze reflecting her concern.Fr: Élodie était aussi affectée par l'absence de leur professeure adorée; après tout, elle aimait l'art plus que tout autre sujet.En: Élodie was also affected by the absence of their beloved teacher; after all, she loved art more than any other subject.Fr: "Pas encore, mais on doit fouiller dans la salle d'art aujourd'hui," répondit Julien avec détermination.En: "Not yet, but we have to search the art room today," replied Julien with determination.Fr: Élodie hocha la tête, prête à aider.En: Élodie nodded, ready to help.Fr: La salle était silencieuse, le parfum de la peinture sa fraîcheur dominant l'air.En: The room was silent, the scent of paint and its freshness dominating the air.Fr: Comme s'ils étaient des détectives, ils commencèrent à examiner chaque recoin, cherchant des indices qui pourraient expliquer la disparition de Madame Dupont.En: As if they were detectives, they began to examine every nook and cranny, looking for clues that could explain the disappearance of Madame Dupont.Fr: Soudain, Élodie s'arrêta devant une armoire.En: Suddenly, Élodie stopped in front of a cupboard.Fr: "Regarde, Julien.En: "Look, Julien.Fr: Une lettre!"En: A letter!"Fr: Ils déplièrent avec précaution le papier usé.En: They carefully unfolded the worn paper.Fr: C'était une note de Madame Dupont elle-même.En: It was a note from Madame Dupont herself.Fr: Elle y avait écrit son inquiétude face au comportement mystérieux de Monsieur Luc.En: She had written about her concern over the mysterious behavior of Monsieur Luc.Fr: Elle avait découvert des irrégularités dans les finances de l'école et planifiait de le dénoncer aux autorités.En: She had discovered irregularities in the school's finances and was planning to report him to the authorities.Fr: Le cœur de Julien battait fort.En: Julien's heart was pounding.Fr: "Nous devons montrer ça à quelqu'un de confiance!"En: "We must show this to someone trustworthy!"Fr: Élodie acquiesça, consciente de l'importance de leur découverte.En: Élodie agreed, aware of the importance of their discovery.Fr: Dans l'après-midi, Julien et Élodie apportèrent la lettre au bureau des autorités locales.En: In the afternoon, Julien and Élodie brought the letter to the local authorities' office.Fr: L'affaire fut étudiée, et bientôt, la vérité éclata.En: The case was investigated, and soon, the truth came to light.Fr: Monsieur Luc avait en effet été impliqué dans des affaires louches.En: Monsieur Luc had indeed been involved in shady dealings.Fr: Grâce aux informations de Julien et Élodie, il fut remplacé, et Madame Dupont put revenir à l'école, sa réputation intacte.En: Thanks to the information from Julien and Élodie, he was replaced, and Madame Dupont could return to the school, her reputation intact.Fr: Avec cette expérience, Julien sentit un changement en lui.En: With this experience, Julien felt a change within himself.Fr: Il avait plus de confiance en ses capacités et appréciait davantage le soutien inconditionnel d'Élodie.En: He had more confidence in his abilities and appreciated Élodie's unwavering support even more.Fr: Leur amitié était plus forte que jamais, renforcée par l'aventure partagée.En: Their friendship was stronger than ever, reinforced by the shared adventure.Fr: À la fin de l'année scolaire, alors qu'ils se tenaient de nouveau parmi les vignes en fleurs, Julien et Élodie souriaient.En: At the end of the school year, as they stood once again among the blooming vines, Julien and Élodie smiled.Fr: À travers les défis et les mystères, ils avaient appris l'importance de la vérité et des valeurs partagées, une leçon précieuse pour toutes leurs futures aventures.En: Through the challenges and mysteries, they had learned the importance of truth and shared values, a precious lesson for all their future adventures. Vocabulary Words:the fragrance: le parfumamong: parmisomber: sombrethe boarding school: le pensionnatto uncover: découvrirthe rumor: la rumeurto whisper: murmurerthe headmaster: le directeurto reflect: refléterthe concern: l'inquiétudeto affect: affecterto search: fouillerthe determination: la déterminationthe scent: le parfumthe nook: le recointhe cranny: le recointhe clue: l'indicesuddenly: soudainto unfold: déplierthe worn paper: le papier uséthe irregularity: l'irrégularitéthe finances: les financesto pound: battrethe trustworthy person: quelqu'un de confiancethe local authorities: les autorités localesthe shady dealings: les affaires louchesthe reputation: la réputationunwavering: inconditionnelto reinforce: renforcerthe vineyard: le vignoble

In Episode 158 of An Evolving Man Podcast, I'm joined by Peter Sykes — humanitarian, strategist, writer and author of Somewhere Never Home.Peter has led major humanitarian responses across the world, but in this conversation we explore the deeply personal side of his story.We talk about growing up as a third culture kid, being sent to boarding school at age 10, identity loss, addiction, achievement, emotional suppression, and the long path of healing.This is an honest, moving and hopeful conversation for anyone interested in childhood trauma, boarding school syndrome, recovery, leadership and emotional wellbeing.We Explore: Boarding school and abandonment  Addiction as a response to pain  Achievement and perfectionism  Emotional suppression and intimacy  Third culture kids and belonging  Recovery, therapy and mindfulness  Why it's never too late to heal A powerful episode with depth, wisdom and humanity.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

In this short solo episode, I reflect on one of the deepest impacts of boarding school:The loss of identity.What happens when children learn that their name, hobbies, feelings and individuality are not safe?Drawing on my recent conversation with Peter Sykes, I explore how institutional environments shape children into survival personalities — the complier, the rebel or the crushed child.We also look at why many adults later struggle to know what they truly want, and how we can begin reconnecting with our authentic selves.In This Episode: Identity loss at boarding school  Names, shame and conformity  Strategic survival personalities  Why authenticity gets buried  How to reconnect with who you really are  Journaling and healing practices A thoughtful and practical episode for anyone exploring boarding school trauma, identity and recovery.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

The Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak, Alaska is telling the story of 11 children taken from the area and shipped off to the Carlisle Indian Boarding School more than a century ago. The museum was instrumental in securing the return of one of those children who was buried on school grounds. It is part of an ongoing effort by the museum to document and repatriate Alaska Native ancestors under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. We'll hear about their work. GUESTS Dehrich Chya (Alutiiq, Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak), director of language and living culture at the Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository Benjamin Jacuk (Dena'ina Athabascan and Sugpiaq), director of Indigenous research at the Alaska Native Heritage Center Nyché Andrew (Yup’ik/Iñupiaq) Break 1 Music: They Sing to Each Other (song) Pamyua (artist) Side A Side B (album) Break 2 Music: Further From the Country (song) William Prince (artist) Further From the Country (album)

Josette Pelatan's story is a study in grit, faith, and the long road back from trauma. Born into addiction, adopted across an ocean, and later navigating life in the U.S. alone at sixteen, she carried years of anger, complex PTSD, and misdiagnosed illness while pushing herself through school, advanced degrees, and relentless adversity. In this conversation, Josette opens up about surviving a drug‑facilitated rape, years of neurological symptoms dismissed as "mental health," and the eventual diagnosis of relapsing MOGAD that reframed her entire medical history. She also shares the 2022 moment she calls divine intervention—a turning point that sparked her healing, her creative work, and her commitment to rebuilding her life while homeless. We talk about what real support looks like, why resilience is never just willpower, and how purpose‑driven routines—breathwork, meditation, visualization, gratitude—became her daily anchors. Join the Journey If this conversation resonates, subscribe for more stories of grit, adventure, and faith — and share it with someone who needs strength today. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boldjourneysco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldjourneysco/ Through The Fire Newsletter: https://boldjourneys.co/subscribe/ Chapters 00:00 Adoption and Absent Father 03:35 Meeting Josette and Her Duality 07:40 Childhood in France Begins 13:12 Grandfather Anchor and Boarding School 18:34 Texas at 16 Cowgirl Life 22:55 From Jobs to Higher Education 24:43 Assaults and Breaking Point 31:08 Mystery Illness and Diagnosis 35:58 Turning Point – Divine Intervention 39:04 Forgiveness and Daily Practices 44:10 Homelessness and Street Reality 52:36 Omnist Faith And Discernment 59:04 Breathwork And Daily Routines 01:04:18 Producing Films Against Odds 01:06:25 Disability Fight And Purpose 01:16:12 Unconditional Love For Healing

Advocates have pushed for years for a federal commission to document the traumatic history of Native American boarding schools in the U.S. We'll hear why it's now closer to reality than ever before. Plus, the rise of eco-chaplaincy as more people experience climate grief.

In episode 186 of The Relentless Pursuit Podcast, host Joe Adams sits down with Warren Steury, founder of Meriwether Academy, to talk about the crisis of young men, modern masculinity, and what it takes to build strength, discipline, and purpose today.At 16 years old, Warren was sent into the wilderness for nearly three months. No distractions. No escape. No control. Just reality.That experience shaped everything.This episode dives into: • The crisis of young men in today's world • Why modern masculinity is being lost • How raising boys without challenge creates weakness • The importance of rites of passage for young men • Discipline, responsibility, and personal development • And how environment shapes identityWe also break down the mission behind Meriwether Academy, a new model focused on raising boys through:classical education, wilderness training, and martial arts.This isn't theory.This is lived experience turned into purpose.If you're interested in personal development, masculinity, discipline, or raising strong young men, this conversation will challenge how you think.00:00 Kidnapped to the Woods00:14 Meriweather Three Pillars00:57 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro02:40 Dinner Symposium Origins06:07 Life Today and Media Work09:18 Outdoors and Nature Reset10:28 Childhood and Video Game Trap13:00 No TV and Modern Distractions15:30 School Struggles and Stimulants19:13 Sent Away at Sixteen24:39 Wilderness Program Lessons26:49 Wilderness Therapy Dark Side30:06 Building Meriweather Outdoors School32:01 Boarding School in the Mountains34:46 Gratitude and Food Fantasies36:32 Waffle House Traditions37:22 School to Nashville Path39:09 Tennessee Outdoors Talk43:11 Meriweather Origin Story46:45 Midsummer Moot Rituals48:09 Classical Education Awakening50:22 Lewis and Clark Legacy53:27 Founders and Heritage Debate01:00:04 Crisis of Young Men01:05:54 Rites of Passage Blueprint01:09:44 Final Questions and Farewell01:10:41 Closing Message on Healing#RelentlessPursuit#MeriwetherAcademy#Masculinity#MensWork#Fatherhood#PersonalGrowth#Discipline#PurposeDriven#SelfDevelopment#Podcast

Ep 251 | Did you know that Tyson produces 1 in every 5 pounds of meat in the US? Have you seen the Tosh Show clip that's got the internet divided on organic pest control? Or that Ian Munsick is opening a cowboy bar in Deadwood? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss a new bill that could break up big meat and forever change the industry (and grocery store prices). They  unpack what makes Ian Munsick's new spot different from every other country singer's bar in Nashville, why agriculture is suddenly everywhere in pop culture, and plans for a new boarding school designed to train boys in farming and energy. What We Discovered This Week

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Leora Tadgerson from the Episcopal Diocese and Indian orphanage survivor Linda Cobe talk with host Todd VanDyke about the abusive history of Indian orphanges, and reconciliation efforts that are underway.Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, and 10:00 on WHBS 96.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copyright © 2026, ListenUpRadio, Houghton, MI.

A 300-page report details the history and ongoing implications of Michigan's role in the Indian Boarding School era. It includes dozens of interviews, public records, and a list of recommendations for state officials going forward. It details troubling accounts that have become familiar in the discussion about boarding schools — physical and sexual abuse of Native American students, oppressive methods to enforce assimilation, and limited accountability for anyone involved. But the state's Department of Civil Rights is backing away from the report. After investing almost $1 million, the state is declining to release the final document to the public. It has since been posted online by the news site Bridge Michigan. We'll talk to those involved about what is in the report and what it means that the state is not backing it. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Photo: by the U.S. Senate) We'll also get perspective on the appointment of U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee/R-OK) as the Secretary of Homeland Security. We'll hear from people who know and are familiar with his work as a longtime elected leader in Oklahoma. GUESTS April Lindala (Mohawk and Delaware), department head for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University Jo Ann Kauffman (Nez Perce), founder of Kauffman and Associates Wes Nofire (Cherokee), former Oklahoma Native American Liaison, former Cherokee Nation council member, and former professional athlete Allen Wright (Choctaw), president and founder of the Hustings Group Ron French, senior writer at Bridge Michigan Here’s more from our interview with Allen Wright (Choctaw). Wright describes the high-level of scrutiny Sen. Mullin faces with his nomination for Department of Homeland Security Secretary. https://nativeamericacalling-offload-media.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/031126-Allen-Wright-Pre-Record-web.mp3

Photo: A scenic overview of the Colorado River from the Navajo Bridge near Jacob Lake. (Gabriel Pietrorazio / KJZZ) The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has invited tribal leaders to testify on Capitol Hill today. As KJZZ’s Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, the Northeast Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act is the hearing's subject. This $5 billion deal would resolve claims for three parties, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe. For San Juan Southern Paiute President Carlene Yellowhair, this proposal is not just about securing precious water in the Southwest. If passed, it would also set aside 5,400 acres for a new reservation in Arizona. “We want to settle, because we want our land, our home, a place to build. We lost all of our elders. They started it and we just want to finish it.” The tribe has more than 300 members, including Vice President Johnny Lehi Jr. “You know, the land and the water, that's what we needed to become more sovereign.” Prisoner Mark Andrews is housed at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. (Photo: Anne Hillman / Alaska Public Media) The Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments this month on whether prisoners can be forcibly medicated with psychiatric drugs — without a court hearing and the right to a lawyer. In the state corrections system, Alaska Native people are incarcerated at about twice the rate of white Alaskans. Alaska Public Media's Rachel Cassandra has more. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) brought the case against the Department of Corrections (DOC) on behalf of a prisoner, Mark Andrews. He says he has been unjustly drugged with powerful psychotropic medication for most of the last seven years, without due process or access to legal counsel. The Department policy currently allows prisoners to be drugged against their will if they are gravely disabled or are in imminent risk for harming themselves or others. Doron Levine is a lawyer for the ACLU. He argued at the hearing that the policy infringes on rights protected by the state constitution. “Few things are more personal than someone’s body, and arguably, nothing is more personal than a person’s mind. It’s the locus of a person’s identity, and it’s a last refuge of freedom for people who are incarcerated.” Under department policy, prisoners have the right to hearings every six months with department staff. And they have the right to appeal the decision to a department committee. The ACLU argues that Andrews did not have sufficient access to hearings or an appeal. Justice Jennifer Henderson questioned Kimber Rogers, the attorney representing DOC. Justice Henderson says the facts seem to suggest that the prisoner was denied the rights promised in the department's policy. Justice Henderson: How do you respond to that? Kimber Rogers: Your Honor, I agree that there were definitely some problems, and Mr. Andrews’ hearings, but I don’t think that that’s important. JH: There were more than some problems. There were long periods of time where there were no hearings, for example. KR: Well, Your Honor, I would dispute that actually. The ACLU lawyer argued that there should be a hearing in a courtroom because DOC staff may be biased to protect the institution over the person, but Rogers says a hearing inside prison is the best approach. When the Supreme Court issues a ruling, the decision could apply to the approximately 22 Alaska prisoners who are being forcibly drugged. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is applauding the House passage of the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act. The bill to improve access to homeownership for Native families on tribal trust land is led by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and passed last week. NAIHC executive director Rudy Soto says the bill improves coordination between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, lenders, and tribal communities, establishes timelines, and helps Native families, veterans, and tribal citizens who want to achieve homeownership. The Senate previously approved the measure and it now heads to the president's desk. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, March 11, 2024 – Michigan backs away from Boarding Schools report

In 1879, Richard Henry Pratt founded the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the first federally supported off-reservation boarding school for Native American children. Designed to promote assimilation into American society, Carlisle became the model for the broader system of Native American boarding schools that spread across the United States in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In this episode, I explore how Carlisle operated, the federal policies that shaped it, and the lasting impact of the Indian boarding school system on Indigenous communities.Support the show

The entire Me Too movement, every clergy sex abuse claim and everyone in the Epstein files can't come close to the number of children abused in 150 years of "Indian Boarding Schools!"

In this episode, I'm joined by Cherokee scholar and author Julie Reed to talk about her powerful book Land, Language, and Women: A Cherokee and American Educational History.We explore how Cherokee women have shaped—and continue to sustain—relationships to land, community, and language in the face of colonial violence and dispossession. Reed shows how land is not simply territory, language is not merely words, and women are not peripheral to history, but are instead central to cultural survival and meaning.Our conversation moves between history, storytelling, gender, and Indigenous knowledge systems, asking what it really means to belong to a place—and what is lost when those relationships are broken. This is a conversation about memory, resistance, responsibility, and the enduring power of women to carry culture forward.About our guest:Julie L. Reed is an associate professor in history at the University of Tulsa. She is a historian of Native American history, with an emphasis on Southeastern Indians and Cherokee history, and American education. She is also a member of the Cherokee Nation.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Snowstorm Serenade: A Tale of Courage in the Concert Hall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A havas dombok között bújik meg az internátus, mint egy csendes menedékhely.En: Nestled among the snowy hills, the boarding school stands as a quiet refuge.Hu: Az épületet vastag hótakaró borítja, és az ablakokon bepillantva meleg, otthonos hangulat fogadja az érkezőt.En: The building is covered in a thick blanket of snow, and peering through the windows, a warm, homely atmosphere welcomes the visitor.Hu: A diákok izgatottan sietnek fel-alá, készülve az éves téli koncertre, mely mindannyiuk számára nagy esemény.En: The students are bustling about excitedly, preparing for the annual winter concert, which is a significant event for all of them.Hu: Bence a kollégium zongoraszobájában gyakorol.En: Bence is practicing in the dormitory's piano room.Hu: Szégyenlős fiú, de tehetséges hegedűművész.En: He is a shy boy but a talented violinist.Hu: Félelmetes számára a nagyközönség elé lépni, de idén elhatározta, hogy legyőzi szorongását, és magabiztosan lép fel.En: It's daunting for him to perform in front of an audience, but this year he has decided to overcome his anxiety and perform confidently.Hu: Legjobb barátja, Réka mindig ott van mellette.En: His best friend, Réka, is always by his side.Hu: Ő szervezi az iskolai eseményeket, és próbálja vidáman támogatni Bencét.En: She organizes the school events and tries to support Bence cheerfully.Hu: Ám a természet közbeszól.En: But nature intervenes.Hu: Hirtelen hóvihar támad, és minden elsötétül hótól és fagytól.En: A sudden snowstorm arises, and everything is engulfed in snow and ice.Hu: A koncertet elhalasztják, a hír szétterjed a diákok között.En: The concert is postponed, and the news spreads among the students.Hu: Zoltán, az ambiciózus zongorista elégedetten mosolyog.En: Zoltán, the ambitious pianist, smiles with satisfaction.Hu: „Most több időm lesz gyakorolni” – gondolja.En: "Now I'll have more time to practice," he thinks.Hu: Mindenki tudja, hogy versengeni akar.En: Everyone knows he wants to compete.Hu: Bence szívében növekszik a szorongás.En: Bence's anxiety begins to grow.Hu: Mi lesz, ha nem tud majd fellépni?En: What if he cannot perform?Hu: Réka nem hagyja cserben barátját.En: Réka doesn't abandon her friend.Hu: „Bence, miért nem próbálsz meg egy kis előadást a kollégiumban?En: "Bence, why don't you try a small performance in the dormitory?Hu: Csak nekünk, néhány barátnak.En: Just for us, a few friends.Hu: Egy kis gyakorlás mindenkinek jót tesz.En: A little practice would do everyone good."Hu: ” Bence némi vonakodás után beleegyezik.En: Bence, after some hesitation, agrees.Hu: Aznap este a kollégium közös szobájában gyűlik össze kis csapatuk.En: That evening, their small group gathers in the dormitory's common room.Hu: Bence kezdetben félénken játszik.En: Bence plays timidly at first.Hu: De ahogy a hegedű dallamai előtörnek, az izgalom lassan feloldódik.En: But as the melodies of his violin emerge, the excitement slowly dissolves.Hu: A zenéje áthatol a szorongáson, és hamarosan gyönyörűen cseng.En: His music pierces through the anxiety, and soon it sounds beautiful.Hu: A végére mindenki tapsol, és Bence mosolyog.En: By the end, everyone is applauding, and Bence is smiling.Hu: A koncertet egy hét múlva rendezik meg.En: The concert is held a week later.Hu: Bence a színpadra lép, és bár kezdetben érzi a feszültséget, emlékszik a kollégiumi estére.En: Bence steps onto the stage, and although he initially feels the tension, he remembers the dormitory evening.Hu: Mélyet lélegzik, és elkezd játszani.En: He takes a deep breath and starts to play.Hu: Minden hang a helyére kerül, és a közönség elcsendesül.En: Every note falls into place, and the audience is silent.Hu: A darab végén Zoltán apró, tisztelettel teli biccentést küld felé.En: At the end of the piece, Zoltán gives him a small, respectful nod.Hu: Bence magabiztosabb, boldogan fogadja a gratulációkat.En: Bence feels more confident and happily receives congratulations.Hu: A közösség elismeri bátorságát, és még Zoltán is rájön, hogy nem csak a versengés a fontos.En: The community acknowledges his courage, and even Zoltán realizes that it's not just about competition.Hu: A szél lassan simogatja a kollégium tájait, de Bence szívében már nem a félelem szele, hanem a büszkeségé és az örömé fúj.En: The wind gently caresses the dormitory's landscape, but in Bence's heart, it's no longer the wind of fear that blows, but that of pride and joy. Vocabulary Words:nestled: bújik megsnowy: havasboarding school: internátusrefuge: menedékhelyblanket: hótakarópeering: bepillantvaatmosphere: hangulatbustling: sietnekconcert: koncertsignificant: nagydaunting: félelmetesovercome: legyőzianxiety: szorongástintervenes: közbeszólengulfed: elsötétülpostponed: elhalasztjákambitious: ambiciózushesitation: vonakodástimidly: félénkenmelodies: dallamaipierces: áthatolcourage: bátorságátacknowledges: elismericompetition: versengéscaresses: simogatjapride: büszkeségjoy: örömdormitory: kollégiumgathers: gyűlikemerges: előtörnek

In this episode of One Symphony, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes sits down with acclaimed film and television composer Lesley Barber for a wide-ranging, behind-the-scenes conversation about writing music that reveals what characters can't say out loud. Lesley shares how improvising and composing before formal training shaped her voice, how pop, R&B, and composers like Schubert, Bach, and Chopin influenced her musical language, and why her chamber-score approach to Maurice Sendak's Little Bear became so enduring that listeners now pass it down to the next generation. The conversation then dives deep into Manchester by the Sea—from the time-crunch sprint to Sundance, to recording her daughter's a cappella vocals in a dorm room for intimate “in-your-head” sound, then expanding into a large hall for an almost omniscient sense of space. Along the way, Lesley unpacks her fascination with fate, time, and music that can feel “mathematical” yet emotionally unavoidable, and why the most powerful film music often lives in the story's absences—making the invisible audible. Devin and Lesley also explore international orchestras, building creative teams across time zones, writing the Late Nighttheme under extreme deadline pressure, and what the future could look like for film music in the concert hall. Music Selections Featured in This Episode “Boarding School Titles” from the film Boarding School. Composed and performed by Lesley Barber. “Sentimental Journey” from the film Mansfield Park. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Hide & Seek” from the television series Little Bear. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Manchester Minimalist Piano and Strings (Variation)” from the film Manchester By The Sea. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Floating 149 A Cappella” from the film Manchester By the Sea. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Smoke” from the film Manchester By The Sea. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Molly's Theme” from the film Late Night. Composed by Lesley Barber. “That's Our Show Everybody” from the film Late Night. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Game of Cards” from the film Mansfield Park. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Boarding School Titles” from the film Boarding School. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Emily's Theme” from the television series Little Bear. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Terry's Theme” from the film You Can Count on Me. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Little Bear's Room” from the television series Little Bear. Composed by Lesley Barber. “Manchester Minimalist String Reprise” from the film Manchester By The Sea. Composed by Lesley Barber.

In this episode, special co-host Diana Yáñez and Sweet Miche explore the concept of belonging, not just to each other, but to all of existence. From the linguistic wisdom of the Aymara people to the radical call of liberation theology and the hard work of healing Quaker involvement in Indian Boarding Schools, we're asking what might happen to our faith if we start living from the "We" instead of the "I"? Jiwasa: The Communal We with Rubén Hilari Quispe  Rubén, an Aymara Quaker and linguist, introduces us to jiwasa – a concept of "we-ness" that includes humans, the environment, and even the objects around us. He invites us to sit with the unsettled feeling of language that doesn't center the individual. Read Rubén's article, "Jiwasa, the Communal We" in the January 2026 issue of Friends Journal or at FriendsJournal.org. You can hear an extended interview in Spanish with English subtitles at the Friends Journal YouTube page.  Liberation Theology and the Inner Light with Renzo Carranza  Guatemalan Friend Renzo Carranza explores how the Quaker Inner Light intersects with the radical tradition of liberation theology. Together, they form a call to action: to reinterpret the gospels from the perspective of the marginalized and transform society. Watch the full QuakerSpeak video, “Transforming the SPIRIT: Liberation Theology and the Inner Light” at QuakerSpeak.com. Collective Relationship and Boarding Schools with Rachel Overstreet  Rachel Overstreet (Choctaw Nation) discusses the history of Quaker Indian boarding schools. She suggests that the way forward isn't through individual guilt, but through collective relationship. Read Rachel's article, “Speaking with Friends About Indian Boarding Schools” in the January 2026 issue of Friends Journal or at FriendsJournal.org. Rachel writes the Native American Legislative Update, a monthly newsletter on the most important developments on Capitol Hill related to Indian Country. You can also write your Congressperson to cosponsor and pass the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. Find out more at fcnl.org/issues/native-americans. Book Review: Chooch Helped  Katie Green reviews a charming children's book by Andrea L. Rogers and Rebecca Lee Koons (Cherokee Nation) that celebrates present-day Cherokee family life and love. Read Katie's review of Chooch Helped in the January 2026 issue or at FriendsJournal.org. Recommended Resources by Indigenous Creators Jonny Appleseed (Novel) By Joshua Whitehead (they/them) A beautifully fragmented story about a Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer person navigating life in Winnipeg. The title ironically reclaims a settler-colonial myth to tell a raw story of modern Indigenous identity. Coyote & Crow (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) Created by a team of over 30 Indigenous creators Set in an "Indigenous Futurism" world where the Americas were never colonized. This RPG focuses on community, advanced technology, and spirits in a world where history took a different path. Drama & Performance The Thanksgiving Play (Play) By Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation) A biting, hilarious satire that made history as the first play by a Native American woman on Broadway. It follows four well-meaning white people trying to create a "politically correct" Thanksgiving play for a school. The Rez Sisters (Play) By Tomson Highway (Cree) A modern classic of Indigenous drama. It tells the story of seven women on a reserve who dream of winning "the biggest bingo game in the world." It's a powerful blend of humor, tragedy, and the supernatural. Mary Kathryn Nagle: Land Sovereignty and Indigenous Women's Rights (Podcast/Interview) Produced by Peterson Toscano for Citizens Climate Radio A deep-dive conversation with Cherokee playwright and attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle. She discusses how her plays, like Sovereignty and Manahatta, serve as "living law," using the stage to advocate for tribal jurisdiction and the safety of Indigenous women. Music & Audio Come and Get Your Love (Song) By Redbone The 1974 hit that made Redbone the first Native American band to reach the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. Forged (Podcast) CBC Listen / Host: Adrian Stimson A gripping series exploring a massive art fraud ring involving the works of Norval Morrisseau, the "Picasso of the North." Literature & Thought Sacred Instructions (Book) By Sherri Mitchell (Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset) A roadmap for "spirit-based change" drawing on Penobscot ancestral wisdom to address modern crises. Dr. Lyla June Johnston (Scholar & Musician) A Diné (Navajo) and Cheyenne artist whose work blends hip-hop with traditional acoustics and ecological activism. Digital Culture & Media Trixie Mattel: Root Maintenance (Video/Q&A) The world-famous drag queen discusses her biracial Ojibwe heritage and navigating identity in the public eye. Rez Ball (Film) Produced by LeBron James and Sterlin Harjo A 2024 film following a Navajo high school basketball team, capturing the unique, fast-paced style of "Rezball." Next Month's Question A central part of Quakerism is our commitment to peace. But that doesn't mean we should avoid conflict. In fact, it means we have a specific responsibility to it. What is a small practice that brings you a measure of peace or stability in the midst of conflict and turmoil? Leave a voice memo at 317-QUAKERS (317-782-5377) Email us at podcast@friendsjournal.org Sponsors Quakers Today is a project of Friends Publishing Corporation. This season is sponsored by: Friends Fiduciary: Ethical investing through a Quaker lens. Learn more at FriendsFiduciary.org. American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): Challenging injustice and building peace. Visit afsc.org. For a full transcript, visit QuakersToday.org.

My dear, dear, dear friend Leeanna joins the podcast to share her very unique experience being raised in an ultra religious community and attending religious boarding academies as well as what community means to her and her long-term relationship. Thank you, Leeanna, for joining the podcast.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports: National Suicide Pr...

Some stories don't fit neatly into a redemption arc. Melvin Cole's is one of them.On the latest episode of Drive By with Sam Coates, Cole, founder of PURE Academy in Memphis, shares a raw, unpolished account of growing up in extreme poverty, entering the drug trade at age 11, surviving gun violence and ultimately choosing a radically different path. Raised by a heroin-addicted grandmother in South Memphis, Cole lost his sister as a toddler due to a medical misdiagnosis, experienced childhood sexual abuse and became a father at just 14. Survival wasn't a philosophy: it was daily reality.Football once offered a way out. Cole earned a college scholarship and had NFL aspirations, until a drug deal gone wrong left him shot in the head and back. What followed was prison, where witnessing a brutal assault became a spiritual breaking point. In a moment of desperation, Cole made a promise: if he survived, he would dedicate his life to saving young men headed down the same road.When he was released after serving time for cocaine trafficking, Cole dug up more than $500,000 he had buried during his time dealing drugs, money he once saw as a retirement plan. Instead of returning to the streets, he used it to build PURE Academy, a year-round boarding school for at-risk Black boys in Memphis that focuses on discipline, structure, emotional intelligence, agriculture, academics and faith.Today, PURE Academy serves 61 students on full scholarship, operates on a $3.7 million budget and boasts an 83% college matriculation rate. Cole is candid about the challenges that remain — the temptation of his former life, frustrations with nonprofit systems and the emotional toll of leadership. But his mission is clear: remove boys from environments that trap them in cycles of poverty and give them the tools to build something better.This episode isn't polished inspiration. It's an honest conversation about trauma, responsibility, faith and what it actually takes to change outcomes: not just for individuals, but for communities.Episode Highlights“I Started Selling Drugs at 11 — Not to Rebel, But to Survive”Cole explains how poverty and fatherhood at 14 pushed him into the drug trade as a calculated business decision, not teenage rebellion.The Moment Prison Changed EverythingWitnessing a violent assault behind bars led to a desperate prayer and a life-altering promise that would shape PURE Academy's mission.Burying $500K — Then Digging It Up for a SchoolThe drug money Cole once viewed as his future became the seed funding for a boarding school instead of a return to crime.Inside PURE Academy's Daily DisciplineFrom 6 a.m. workouts and meditation to academics and agriculture, Cole breaks down how structure, not charity, changes lives.“You Feed One of Two Wolves”Cole speaks openly about the ongoing internal battle between his past and present, including why success doesn't erase temptation — but purpose keeps him grounded.

Send us a textIn this Healing the City podcast, Pastor Eric interviews Tom Caylor about growing up as a missionary kid, his years in boarding school, and the moments that shaped him along the way. Tom shares how he met Kelley, his wife, and how music, especially playing piano, has been part of his story. The conversation is honest and grounded, moving from memory to meaning without getting stuck in nostalgia. Tom also reflects on what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life, with clarity and humility. Support the show"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Corey Gilchrist, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and a deep commitment to positive change. Through their engaging discussions, listeners will be inspired to become active participants in healing the city and creating a brighter, healthier future for all. The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comThe Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

Washington Post reporter Dana Hedgpeth has extensively covered the 523 Indian boarding schools established in the US, where 3,104 students died between 1828 and 1970.

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With the three lads taking Christmas week off, we have a special interview with... James Gray. Two years ago, he interviewed George and Calvin for special episodes around Christmas, and this time the microphone has been turned around and it is James who will have to try and talk about himself. Do go back and listen to the two previous interviews for the perspectives on their lives, and even if you don't, have a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mazel morons! Josh is back from his sabbatical and Ben's been deep in a documentary rabbit hole about “troubled teen” camps- naturally leading to a wild convo about boarding school trauma, East Coast privilege, and Planet Fitness cold plunges. Plus, Ben tries out an AI massage, Josh's son lands a plastic surgeon after a playground injury (yes, it's the most LA thing ever), and we debate proper schvitz etiquette. Aka, NO SPEAKERPHONE IN THE SAUNA. Otherwise, what are ya nuts?! Love ya! Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10.Branch Basics - For a limited time only, our listeners get 15% off and Free Shipping on their premium starter pack when you use code GOODGUYS at BranchBasic.com/GOODGUYS IM8 - Go to IM8HEALTH.com/GOODGUYS and use code GOODGUYS for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your orderShopify - Use our link, shopify.com/goodguys, now to start getting serious about building your futureChewy - Every pet deserves a wish come true. Send your pet's wish to Chewy.com/ChewyClaus and it might become a reality. Plus, your wish means Chewy will donate 5 meals to pets in need.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From 1819 through the 1970s, the U.S. government removed Native American children from their homes. Tens of thousands of kids, preschoolers to teenagers, from tribes across the country, grew up in boarding schools, including several in the Pacific Northwest. The institutions were part of a colonialist project of forced assimilation to white culture, where expressions of Indigeneity were forbidden and punished.   The true stories of these schools and what happened there have long been obscured. Klamath tribal member Gabriann “Abby” Hall is working hard to change that. As part of a yearslong research project about Oregon’s Native American boarding school history, she documented how generations of her own relatives, and more than 500 Klamath tribal members, had attended boarding schools. In collaboration with OPB’s “Oregon Experience” writer and producer Kami Horton, Hall uncovered dark histories of boarding school experiences that affected so many Native American families. Within them, she sees stories of strength, resistance and survival that she hopes can empower younger generations working to keep their Indigenous culture alive today.   Watch Kami Horton’s documentary for OPB’s “Oregon Experience,” “Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience,” on the PBS app and website.   —-   For episodes of The Evergreen, and to share your voice with us, visit our showpage. Follow OPB on Instagram, and follow host Jenn Chávez too. You can sign up for OPB’s newsletters to get what you need in your inbox regularly.   Don’t forget to check out our many podcasts, which can be found on any of your favorite podcast apps:HushTimber Wars Season 2: Salmon WarsPolitics NowThink Out Loud And many more! Check out our full show list here.  

Guest: Mary Annette Pember is a citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Wisconsin Ojibwe. She is currently national correspondent for ICT News, formerly Indian Country Today.  She is the recipient of several awards for her journalism and is the author of Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools. The post A History of Indian Boarding Schools in America appeared first on KPFA.

Nearly a decade ago in Ghana, 15-year-old Kevin Moses died at Achimota High School. In a landmark ruling last year, Ghana's High Court found the school negligent for Kevin's death. The school has appealed that decision. Between May 2023 and February 2024, six students died while in boarding school. Why are children dying in schools in Ghana? Also, we hear differing views on what caused the recent floods in Sudan. And how Nigeria's Green Falcons could become the first African team to qualify for the Women's Rugby League World Cup?Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Piers Edwards and Stefania Okereke in London Senior Journalist: Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Listen to all my reddit storytime episodes in the background in this easy playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wX8l9EBnOM303JyilY8TTSrLz2e2kRGThis is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.