Podcasts about Boarding school

In this episode, Piers Cross explores the psychological impact of a child's first night at boarding school and why it often becomes a lifelong emotional imprint.Drawing on accounts from Richard Branson, Sebastian Faulks, and Peter Sykes, we examine what happens when children are separated from their families at a young age. Many remember intense fear, others remember nothing at all — a sign of dissociation.Psychotherapist Joy Schaverien describes this moment as a “threshold experience.” It is not simple homesickness. It is a sudden loss of attachment figures, familiarity, identity, and safety.This episode discusses: • separation and attachment • dissociation in childhood • why some memories are vivid and others blank • adult relationship difficulties • emotional disconnection in high achieversMany adults who attended boarding school later become capable, resilient, and successful — yet struggle with intimacy, vulnerability, and feeling truly at home.Understanding the beginning helps explain the adult patterns.Website: https://compassionateleadersglobal.com Podcast: An Evolving Man--- 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 episode, Piers Cross is joined by Jane Barclay, a humanistic psychology practitioner, UKCP-accredited, and a member of the BACP.Jane shares her journey into counselling and trauma work — beginning with a major life move, a profound sense of disorientation, and what she later recognised as a traumatic reaction to separation. Her story moves into the heart of boarding school experience: early attachment rupture, lack of privacy, “settling in” as dissociation, and the survival strategies that can last for decades.Together, Piers and Jane explore how trauma can speak through the body, why “it could have been worse” is such a seductive defence, and why healing often requires both trustworthy relationship and the repair of community. Jane also shares her late-blooming creativity — writing songs, developing a children's musical, and using rhythm and story to support safeguarding, truth-telling, and the restoration of the heart.Guest: Jane Barclay Website: http://jbcounselling.co.uk/Key themes: Attachment and early separation • Boarding school trauma • Somatic trauma • Dissociation and the “carapace” • Trust and relational repair • Community as healing • Eldership • Creativity and rhythm as medicine--- 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/

Many leaders and high performers live as if they are unable to stop.In this episode, Piers Cross explores the long-term psychological effects of boarding school timetabling and how it conditions the nervous system to equate busyness with safety.Children raised in highly structured environments learn to stay constantly active. Stillness becomes uncomfortable — even threatening. As adults this often becomes overwork, productivity addiction, relationship difficulty, and eventually burnout.Drawing on the work of psychotherapist Nick Duffell, performance science, and emotional intelligence leadership, Piers explains why former boarders — and many driven professionals — feel trapped in a cycle of constant doing.This episode covers: • timetabling and psychological conditioning • why rest triggers anxiety • burnout in leaders and executives • the nervous system and safety • a simple visualisation exercise to retrain the bodyThe goal isn't to stop achieving.It's to learn when to step off the train.Website: https://compassionateleadersglobal.com Podcast: An Evolving Man--- 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 does boarding school shame do to a child's nervous system — especially when it's wrapped in privilege, silence, and “you should be grateful”? In this episode of An Evolving Man, I'm joined by Jessica Boston — trauma-informed transformation coach and creator of The Homecoming Method (a somatic approach integrating subconscious reprogramming, nervous-system safety, and reparenting). Together we explore how shame forms in boarding school environments through: 

What happens to a child's nervous system when safety is missing — not for a moment, but for years?In this episode, Piers reflects on safety and boarding school, exploring how chronic fear, hypervigilance, and emotional suppression shape the adult nervous system long after school ends.Drawing from lived experience, trauma psychology, and insights from neuroscientist Dr. Amy Albright, this conversation looks at: • Why many ex-boarders struggle to relax • How survival personalities form in unsafe environments • The link between safety, digestion, and emotional regulation • Why dissociation becomes a learned survival strategy • How healing begins by restoring safety in the bodyThe episode also offers simple, accessible practices to help calm the nervous system and reconnect with embodied safety — including memory, posture, breath, and imagination.This is a compassionate, non-blaming exploration for anyone who grew up in boarding school and still feels guarded, tense, or disconnected.--- 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 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.

On today's episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh sit down with Melissa Cassel, Dean of Students at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, to talk about what it really means to support teenagers in a place where school isn't just academics — it's a double curriculum of rigorous classes and intense artistic training, all inside a 24/7 boarding environment.   Melissa shares how she landed at Walnut Hill almost by accident… and why she stayed for 28 years: the job keeps changing, the students keep evolving, and the best part is watching young people become more confident, resilient, and fully themselves. She breaks down what a "normal day" actually looks like for a student (it's a marathon), why the arts are more than career prep, and how artistic training teaches skills most adults still struggle with — accepting critique, taking risks, making mistakes, and trying again.   The conversation also tackles bigger questions: how to help parents take the leap, what's changed in young artists over the last decade (hello, perfectionism and fear of failure), what grit looks like when your "instrument" is your body or voice, and why the future of arts education is shifting toward impact and global connection — not just technical excellence.   This is a thoughtful, human conversation for school leaders, boarding professionals, and parents who want their children to be more than high-performing… they want them to be whole.   Show notes:   00:00 – Introducing Melissa Cassel   01:23 – 28 years as Dean: how the job (and expectations) have changed   03:32 – A day in the life at Walnut Hill: the "double curriculum" reality   07:20 – Defending the arts: transferable skills, identity, and being "whole people"   10:08 – The tipping point for parents: "Your kid will be seen here"   12:57 – What's changed in young artists: perfectionism, fear of failure, learning through mistakes   16:07 – What grit looks like when you're constantly judged as the instrument   19:05 – Why boarding makes the arts different: empathy, community, and processing in real time   22:38 – Structure vs creativity: adjusting rules, accountability, and independence   32:52 – Where arts education is going next + Lightning Round   Learn more about Walnut Hill and Melissa Cassel: https://www.walnuthillarts.org/about/leadership   This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding   This episode is sponsored by REACH Boarding, an award-winning, feature-rich boarding school management tool used by over 400 schools in five continents to manage risk, increase efficiency, and improve communication in boarding school management.   To learn more about REACH Boarding, its features and integrations, visit www.reachboarding.com   Empowering the Future of Independent Education & Boarding School Management   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Roll Call, don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your colleagues on social media to help us spread the word and help more education professionals stay at the forefront of independent education and boarding school management techniques to empower the future of the education environment.

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.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Seollal Secrets: A Winter Adventure at Jeju's Boarding School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-01-30-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 겨울의 제주도는 특별했다.En: The winter in Jeju Island was special.Ko: 눈 덮인 한라산과 태평한 바다, 그리고 바람에 날리는 나무들 사이에 자리한 기숙학교도 그 중 하나였다.En: Among the snow-covered Hallasan, the tranquil sea, and the trees swaying in the wind was a boarding school.Ko: 기숙사의 돌담은 학생들의 목소리를 품고 있었다.En: The stone walls of the dormitory held the voices of the students.Ko: 그 안에서는 민준이와 은지가 각자의 목표를 가지고 움직이고 있었다.En: Inside, Minjun and Eunji were moving toward their individual goals.Ko: 민준이는 추위를 무척 싫어했다.En: Minjun really disliked the cold.Ko: 기숙사는 낡고 초라했고 겨울은 매서웠다.En: The dormitory was old and shabby, and the winter was harsh.Ko: 그래서 민준이는 히터를 방에 몰래 들여놓기로 결심했다.En: So, he decided to secretly bring a heater into his room.Ko: 하지만 문제가 있었다.En: However, there was a problem.Ko: 학교에서는 개인 전기기기를 금지하고 있었다.En: The school prohibited personal electric devices.Ko: 특히나 은지는 그 규칙을 철저하게 지키는 반장으로, 절대로 히터를 통과시키지 않을 거였다.En: Eunji, being the class president who strictly adhered to the rules, would never let a heater pass by undetected.Ko: 민준이는 고민 끝에 묘책을 생각해냈다.En: After much deliberation, Minjun came up with a brilliant plan.Ko: 곧 설날이 다가오고 있었고, 그는 히터를 설날 북으로 변장시키기로 했다.En: With Seollal, the Lunar New Year, approaching, he decided to disguise the heater as a Seollal drum.Ko: 운동 시간 동안 민준이는 히터를 붉은 천으로 싸고 고운 끈으로 매달았다.En: During physical education time, Minjun wrapped the heater in red cloth and tied it with a beautiful string.Ko: 드러난 모습은 꽤나 근사했다.En: Its appearance was quite impressive.Ko: 설날 준비로 분주해진 어느 날 저녁, 은지는 기숙사 점검을 시작했다.En: One busy evening with Seollal preparations, Eunji started her dormitory inspection.Ko: 민준이는 바짝 긴장했다.En: Minjun was extremely nervous.Ko: "꼭 들키지 말아야 해," 민준이는 속으로 다짐했다.En: "I must not get caught," he reminded himself.Ko: 은지는 민준이의 방에 들어섰다.En: Eunji entered Minjun's room.Ko: 모퉁이에서 빨간 무언가를 발견하고는 조금 놀란 듯 조금 고개를 갸우뚱했다.En: She noticed something red in the corner and tilted her head slightly in surprise.Ko: "이게 뭐야, 민준?"En: "What is this, Minjun?"Ko: 민준이는 떨리는 목소리로 대답했다. "설날 북...이에요. 작게나마 설날을 기념하고 싶어서요."En: Minjun replied with a trembling voice, "It's a Seollal drum... I want to celebrate the New Year, even if it's just a little."Ko: 의심이 들 법도 했지만, 은지는 민준이의 노력을 눈여겨봤다.En: Although she had her suspicions, Eunji took note of Minjun's effort.Ko: 민준의 방에는 작은 한복 장식도 걸려 있었다.En: In Minjun's room, there was also a small hanbok decoration hanging.Ko: 설날을 맞이하자는 의미가 담긴, 작은 축제였다.En: It was a small festival filled with the meaning of welcoming Seollal.Ko: 은지는 피식 웃으며 말했다. "오늘만은 괜찮아. 한 번 즐겨봐."En: Eunji smiled slightly and said, "Just for today, it's alright. Enjoy it once."Ko: 그날 밤 두 사람은 작은 북 소리에 맞춰 한복을 입고 기념 사진을 찍으며 설날을 축하했다.En: That night, the two of them celebrated Seollal by wearing hanbok and taking commemorative photos to the sound of the small drum.Ko: 민준이는 규칙의 울타리를 넘어서는 것이 때론 얼마나 의미 있는 걸음을 내딛게 만드는지를 배웠다.En: Minjun learned how stepping beyond the fence of rules can sometimes lead to meaningful strides.Ko: 반면 은지는 규칙 속에서도 즐김과 자유를 찾을 수 있다는 사실을 알게 되었다.En: On the other hand, Eunji realized she could find enjoyment and freedom even within the rules.Ko: 그리하여, 고요한 제주도의 겨울밤은 설날의 작은 축제로 따뜻해졌다.En: Thus, the tranquil winter night in Jeju Island was warmed by the small Seollal celebration. Vocabulary Words:tranquil: 태평한boarding school: 기숙학교dormitory: 기숙사shabby: 초라한harsh: 매서운deliberation: 고민prohibit: 금지하다adhered: 지키다brilliant: 묘책disguise: 변장시키다inspection: 점검nervous: 긴장한trembling: 떨리는suspicion: 의심decoration: 장식commemorative: 기념stepping beyond: 넘어서다beyond the fence: 울타리를 넘어meaningful strides: 의미 있는 걸음freedom: 자유enjoyment: 즐김voices: 목소리secretly: 몰래replied: 대답했다wrapped: 싸다beautiful string: 고운 끈appearance: 모습impressive: 근사하다warmth: 따뜻해졌다

In this episode of An Evolving Man, I'm joined by Masati, CEO and founder of Exponential Intelligence Science (XI). After multiple near-death experiences, Masati devoted his life to understanding human potential beyond conventional performance psychology—exploring coherence, consciousness, and what creates real, measurable change.We begin with Masati's personal story: a life-threatening accident in his mid-20s, the profound “life relive” experience many describe as a life review, and what shifted in his perception when he returned. We then explore why many high performers—particularly those with childhood trauma—build success through a hidden internal equation: using achievement to stabilise an inner wound.This is a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, trauma, identity, and presence—including a practical exercise to reconnect with the body and reduce overthinking.Topics include:Near-death experiences and expanded perceptionTrauma, success, and the hidden cost of “proving yourself”Why performance doesn't heal the original woundCoherence vs. mindsetSpatial referencing as a daily stabilising practicePresence, happiness, and aligning with your highest potentialIf you're a leader, ex-boarder, or high performer exploring deeper healing and sustainable success, this one is for you.#NearDeathExperience#TraumaHealing#HumanPotential#Consciousness#NervousSystem#Leadership#Meditation#SomaticHealing For more information please visit: https://thexicode.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/

Keywords boarding school, trauma, recovery, family dynamics, sexual abuse, journalism, heritage, slavery, mental health, societal change Summary In this conversation, journalist Alex Renton discusses the profound impact of his boarding school experiences on his life and career. He reflects on the trauma associated with his time at school, including issues of abuse and the challenges of speaking out. Renton also explores the complexities of family dynamics, particularly in relation to his own experiences and the legacy of his family's involvement in slavery. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the importance of openness, empathy, and responsibility in addressing these difficult topics and fostering healing. Takeaways Alex Renton reflects on the lifelong impact of negative boarding school experiences. His career as a journalist was influenced by his skepticism towards authority. Alex began writing about boarding schools after learning about abuse cases at his former school. He emphasizes the importance of speaking out against abuse and the challenges that come with it. The conversation highlights the need for empathy towards survivors of abuse. Family dynamics play a crucial role in how individuals cope with trauma. Alex discusses the prevalence of abuse in boarding schools and the need for systemic change. He explores his family's history of involvement in slavery and its emotional implications. The importance of openness and transparency in healing from trauma is emphasized. Alex advocates for better communication and understanding in addressing issues of abuse.   Sound bites "I think, you know, I mean, I do talk people do." "I think we still sending children into danger." "I think we have to talk and we have to open."   Chapters (Timings approx) 00:00 The Impact of Boarding School Experiences 09:11 The Long-Term Effects of Trauma 18:08 Navigating Relationships with Parents 21:22 Stereotypes of Boarding School Education 24:43 Encouraging Disclosure and Support 27:44 The Prevalence of Abuse in Boarding Schools 29:47 Barriers to Disclosure: The Male Perspective 32:25 Societal Attitudes Towards Male Victims 34:30 Exploring Family Legacy and Historical Injustices 39:16 Healing Through Openness and Responsibility 43:26 Current Projects: A Hopeful Future for Child Safety 46:54 Ten second outro video.mp4

Keywords boarding school, trauma, recovery, family dynamics, sexual abuse, journalism, heritage, slavery, mental health, societal change Summary In this conversation, journalist Alex Renton discusses the profound impact of his boarding school experiences on his life and career. He reflects on the trauma associated with his time at school, including issues of abuse and the challenges of speaking out. Renton also explores the complexities of family dynamics, particularly in relation to his own experiences and the legacy of his family's involvement in slavery. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the importance of openness, empathy, and responsibility in addressing these difficult topics and fostering healing. Takeaways Alex Renton reflects on the lifelong impact of negative boarding school experiences. His career as a journalist was influenced by his skepticism towards authority. Alex began writing about boarding schools after learning about abuse cases at his former school. He emphasizes the importance of speaking out against abuse and the challenges that come with it. The conversation highlights the need for empathy towards survivors of abuse. Family dynamics play a crucial role in how individuals cope with trauma. Alex discusses the prevalence of abuse in boarding schools and the need for systemic change. He explores his family's history of involvement in slavery and its emotional implications. The importance of openness and transparency in healing from trauma is emphasized. Alex advocates for better communication and understanding in addressing issues of abuse.   Sound bites "I think, you know, I mean, I do talk people do." "I think we still sending children into danger." "I think we have to talk and we have to open."   Chapters (Timings approx) 00:00 The Impact of Boarding School Experiences 09:11 The Long-Term Effects of Trauma 18:08 Navigating Relationships with Parents 21:22 Stereotypes of Boarding School Education 24:43 Encouraging Disclosure and Support 27:44 The Prevalence of Abuse in Boarding Schools 29:47 Barriers to Disclosure: The Male Perspective 32:25 Societal Attitudes Towards Male Victims 34:30 Exploring Family Legacy and Historical Injustices 39:16 Healing Through Openness and Responsibility 43:26 Current Projects: A Hopeful Future for Child Safety 46:54 Ten second outro video.mp4

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...

In this episode of An Evolving Man, Piers speaks with Kara Blackmore — a trauma-informed coach specialising in the long-term emotional and nervous system impacts of boarding school experiences, especially for women.Kara shares her personal story: choosing boarding school at age 10, the shock of early separation, and the reality of living in an environment with minimal adult supervision, rigid control, and peer-led power dynamics. Together, Piers and Kara explore how emotional neglect and chronic stress can shape adulthood — from hyper-independence and people-pleasing to perfectionism, difficulty resting, and challenges with intimacy, trust, and receiving support.This conversation is honest, powerful, and at times harrowing — but it also offers hope. Kara speaks about the healing journey: awareness, learning emotional language, inner child work, nervous system safety, and building a life that makes your “soul sing.”Key themes include:“I chose to go” and why childhood “choice” isn't true consentemotional neglect, lack of nurturing, and chronic lonelinesspuberty, privacy, and missing maternal supportperfectionism/control as a survival strategywhy ex-boarders struggle to rest, receive, and ask for helphealing through awareness, compassion, and nervous system repairFind Kara: https://karablackmorecoach.com/https://www.facebook.com/kara.thompson.589https://www.instagram.com/kara__blackmore_coach/ If you found this episode meaningful, please share it — these stories stay hidden for decades, and speaking them is how change happens.--- 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 episode, Piers explores the concept of moral injury and asks whether boarding school environments can create a deep, values-based psychological wound in children.Moral injury occurs when someone is forced to act against, witness, or remain silent in the face of behaviour that violates their inner moral values. Unlike PTSD, which is fear-based, moral injury is rooted in guilt, shame, loss of integrity, and betrayal of self.Drawing on lived experience, survivor stories, and trauma-informed perspectives, this episode explores how institutional environments override a child's moral compass — forcing silence, complicity, and self-betrayal as survival strategies.Topics include:Moral injury vs PTSDBoarding school as an ethical conflict for childrenWitnessing abuse and being unable to interveneDissociation and loss of authenticityLong-term impacts on mental health, leadership, and relationshipsPathways to healing through truth-telling, moral coherence, and self-compassionThis episode is especially relevant for former boarders, educators, clinicians, leaders, and anyone interested in trauma-informed leadership and child protection.--- 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/

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.

Here is the link to reach out to your MP for the screening in the House of Commons: https://seenheard.org.uk/boarding-on-insanity-parliamentary-screening/In this New Year reflection episode, I share an update on the upcoming House of Commons screening of Boarding on Insanity and explore a powerful insight that emerged for me over Christmas while watching the Ashes series.Why does England's cricket team — full of talent — so often struggle under pressure?Drawing on research from the Sutton Trust, Nick Duffell's Wounded Leaders, and trauma experts including Judith Herman, Peter Levine, and Bessel van der Kolk, I explore how early boarding school experiences shape the nervous system — particularly our ability to regulate stress.We discuss:why many former boarders struggle to access the parasympathetic “rest and digest” statehow dissociation works under pressure — and why it eventually failswhy England's performance improved once the pressure of winning was removedhow unresolved childhood stress shows up in leadership, sport, and public lifeI also share a simple nervous system regulation practice I use personally and with clients — helping leaders move from chronic stress into safety, embodiment, and clarity.This episode connects leadership, sport, trauma, and child development — and asks what might be possible if we became a trauma-informed society.

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

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

A parliamentary inquiry hears from the state's oyster industry about the impacts of the algal bloom, concerns boarding school students heading home for school holidays could be isolated by the social media ban, and an SA-created Facebook page celebrating harvest time reaches 100,000 followers.

Our November episode of GirlSpeak honors US National Native American Heritage Month through exploring girls' letters who attended Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School. Thousands of children were forced to attend these schools across North America for over 100 years. It is a heart-breaking and devastating history that is still very much alive today in the memories of many adults.Thank you to the Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition for making these records available.To learn more, here are the full digitized collection of records from the Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center. Abbie Somers: https://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/node/7414Ada Crouse: https://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/node/4805Agnes Waupano: https://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/node/5786Alice Logan: https://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/node/5542Alice Schuyler: https://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/node/6793Amy Atsye: https://carlisleindian.dickinson.edu/node/6577 

In this rich crossover conversation, Chris Braitch and Dr James Mannion interview one another about trauma, healing, and the deep structural shifts needed in education. Chris Braitch is a father of three whose mission is to move himself and others towards connection and compassion. He works as an emotional health coach, a leadership coach with Compassionate Leaders Global, and is the founding director of Seen & Heard, a not-for-profit supporting the wellbeing of past and present pupils of the private school system - many of whom have experienced institutional neglect, emotional harm or abuse. After two decades in global sales and marketing, Chris realised that his life had been shaped by powerful, unexamined forces: early separation, boarding school culture, unresolved childhood experiences, and profound personal grief. Through coaching, men's groups, the Emotional Freedom Technique, and a life-changing spiritual awakening, he discovered a new sense of purpose rooted in authenticity, service, and compassion. This journey transformed his parenting, his perspective, and the work he now offers to others. James shares the origins of the Rethinking Education Podcast, his work with the Learner Effectiveness Programme, slice teams, implementation science, and the Education Policy Alliance, and explores why so many top-down reforms fail to shift what actually happens in classrooms. Together, they explore: - The “myth of privilege” and why suffering in elite institutions is so often minimised - How early separation and boarding school cultures shape adult hypervigilance, self-protection, and leadership - The emotional and spiritual turning points that redirected Chris's life - How Seen & Heard supports former pupils, works with schools, and campaigns for safer legislation - Why spoken language (oracy) is an overlooked equity issue - Why the system keeps “locating the problem in the child” - How learner-effectiveness, self-regulation, and holistic education can transform outcomes - The cultural assumptions baked into British schooling and politics - Why compassion-centred leadership matters now more than ever This is a deeply human, hopeful conversation about trauma, awareness, systemic change, and learning to live - and lead - with compassion. LINKS - Chris's not for profit supporting the wellbeing of past pupils of boarding and independent day schools and their families – https://seenheard.org.uk - Chris's not for profit supporting the wellbeing of present pupils of boarding and independent day schools and their families – https://seenheardschools.org.uk - Chris's coaching business where I support men and women through 1-2-1's and groups – https://growthwave.uk The Compassionate Leader Pathway Course - designed to help people lead with purpose, perform with clarity and live with integrity. https://compassionateleadersglobal.com CREDITS - The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean. - Outro track: How it is and how it should be by Grit Control SUPPORT THE PODCAST: This podcast is a labour of love, with the emphasis on both the labour and the love. If you'd like to support the podcast or convey your appreciation for these conversations, you can: Become a patron: https://patreon.com/repod Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/repod

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Making Sinterklaas Safe: A Tale of Friendship and Inclusion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-14-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de oude, statige gangen van het internaat in Utrecht hing een gevoel van opwinding.En: In the old, stately halls of the boarding school in Utrecht, there was a sense of excitement.Nl: De herfstwind blies de kleurrijke bladeren tegen de ramen, en de geur van Sinterklaas begon de lucht te vullen.En: The autumn wind blew colorful leaves against the windows, and the scent of Sinterklaas began to fill the air.Nl: Iedereen keek uit naar het Sinterklaasfeest, behalve Maarten.En: Everyone looked forward to the Sinterklaasfeest, except Maarten.Nl: Maarten was een stille jongen, die meestal zijn boeken koos boven de drukte van zijn klasgenoten.En: Maarten was a quiet boy who usually chose his books over the hustle and bustle of his classmates.Nl: Hij had een serieuze pinda-allergie, iets wat altijd als een schaduw boven hem hing.En: He had a serious peanut allergy, something that always hung over him like a shadow.Nl: Rond deze tijd van het jaar, met al het lekkers dat rondging, was hij extra voorzichtig.En: Around this time of year, with all the treats going around, he was extra careful.Nl: Hij wilde graag meedoen met de feestvreugde, maar de angst dat iets mis kon gaan hield hem vaak tegen.En: He wanted to join in the festivities but the fear that something might go wrong often held him back.Nl: Elise, zijn klasgenoot, was precies het tegenovergestelde.En: Elise, his classmate, was quite the opposite.Nl: Ze was bruisend en sociaal, altijd bezig om iedereen erbij te betrekken.En: She was lively and social, always busy getting everyone involved.Nl: Dit jaar had ze de leiding over het Sinterklaasfeest op school, en ze had grootse plannen.En: This year she was in charge of organizing the Sinterklaasfeest at school, and she had big plans.Nl: Ze wilde ervoor zorgen dat iedereen, zelfs Maarten, zich welkom en veilig voelde.En: She wanted to make sure that everyone, even Maarten, felt welcome and safe.Nl: Ze wist van zijn allergie, maar was vastberaden om het een feestje te maken waar iedereen van kon genieten.En: She knew about his allergy, but was determined to make it a party that everyone could enjoy.Nl: Toen Elise naar de klas liep, kwam ze Maarten tegen in de gang.En: As Elise walked to the class, she met Maarten in the hallway.Nl: "Hé Maarten," zei ze met een glimlach.En: "Hey Maarten," she said with a smile.Nl: "Ik wil dat je me helpt bij het organiseren van het feestje. Misschien kunnen we samen kijken naar de snacks?"En: "I want you to help me organize the party. Maybe we can look at the snacks together?"Nl: Maarten aarzelde even, maar stemde uiteindelijk in.En: Maarten hesitated for a moment but eventually agreed.Nl: Hij kende Elise als een goede vriendin en wilde haar vertrouwen.En: He knew Elise as a good friend and wanted to trust her.Nl: De dagen vorderden en de voorbereidingen voor het feest waren in volle gang.En: The days progressed and the preparations for the party were in full swing.Nl: Elise nam speciale maatregelen en zorgde ervoor dat alle traktaties veilig waren voor Maarten.En: Elise took special measures to ensure that all the treats were safe for Maarten.Nl: Desondanks bleef Maarten zenuwachtig.En: Despite this, Maarten remained nervous.Nl: Hij herinnerde zich de keren dat er toch iets fout ging, hoe voorzichtig hij ook was.En: He remembered the times when things had gone wrong, no matter how careful he was.Nl: Op de avond van het feest was de feestzaal prachtig versierd met lichtjes en Sinterklaasdecoraties.En: On the evening of the party, the party hall was beautifully decorated with lights and Sinterklaas decorations.Nl: Er was muziek en de geur van warme chocolademelk vulde de kamer.En: There was music and the scent of hot chocolate filled the room.Nl: Maarten stond aan de zijkant, een beetje nerveus, terwijl zijn vrienden begonnen te dansen.En: Maarten stood to the side, a bit nervous, while his friends began to dance.Nl: Plots zag hij een bord pepernoten op tafel staan, precies op de plek waar Elise had beloofd dat er geen pindaproducten zouden zijn.En: Suddenly, he saw a plate of pepernoten on the table, exactly in the place where Elise had promised there would be no peanut products.Nl: Zijn hart begon sneller te kloppen, en een golf van angst overspoelde hem.En: His heart began to race, and a wave of fear washed over him.Nl: Hij wist niet wat te doen. Moest hij iets zeggen of stilletjes vertrekken?En: He didn't know whether to say something or quietly leave.Nl: Op dat moment keek Elise op.En: At that moment, Elise looked up.Nl: Ze zag de paniek in Maartens ogen en begreep onmiddellijk wat er aan de hand was.En: She saw the panic in Maarten's eyes and understood immediately what was happening.Nl: Zonder aarzelen liep ze naar de tafel, pakte de schaal met pepernoten en wisselde deze voor een schaal zonder pinda's.En: Without hesitation, she walked over to the table, picked up the dish of pepernoten, and swapped it with a tray that had no peanuts.Nl: "Sorry, dat was een vergissing," zei ze vriendelijk, terwijl ze de situatie snel en rustig oploste.En: "Sorry, that was a mistake," she said kindly, quickly and calmly resolving the situation.Nl: Maarten haalde opgelucht adem.En: Maarten breathed a sigh of relief.Nl: Elise gaf hem een warme glimlach.En: Elise gave him a warm smile.Nl: "Kom je meedansen?" vroeg ze uitnodigend.En: "Want to come dance?" she asked invitingly.Nl: Maarten voelde zich eindelijk ontspannen.En: Maarten finally felt relaxed.Nl: Hij begreep dat hij zijn vrienden kon vertrouwen om hem veilig te houden.En: He realized he could trust his friends to keep him safe.Nl: Terwijl hij zich bij de groep aansloot, voelde hij zich eindelijk vrij om te genieten.En: As he joined the group, he finally felt free to enjoy himself.Nl: De muziek speelde, de lichten flonkerden, en eindelijk, voor het eerst in lange tijd, voelde Maarten zich echt deel van de groep.En: The music played, the lights twinkled, and finally, for the first time in a long time, Maarten truly felt like part of the group.Nl: Vanaf die dag wist Maarten dat hij altijd op Elise kon rekenen en dat hij zichzelf kon toestaan om te genieten, zelfs met zijn allergie.En: From that day on, Maarten knew he could always count on Elise and that he could allow himself to enjoy life, even with his allergy.Nl: Elise, op haar beurt, leerde hoeveel verschil kleine gebaren van zorg en inclusiviteit konden maken.En: Elise, in turn, learned how much of a difference small gestures of care and inclusivity could make.Nl: Het was een Sinterklaasfeest om nooit te vergeten.En: It was a Sinterklaasfeest to never forget. Vocabulary Words:stately: statigeboarding school: internaatexcitement: opwindingscent: geurfestivities: feestvreugdehustle and bustle: drukteshadow: schaduwcareful: voorzichtigopposite: tegenovergesteldelively: bruisendsocial: sociaalin charge: de leidinginclusive: inclusiviteitpreparations: voorbereidingennervous: zenuwachtigdecorated: versierdpanic: paniekmoment: momentresolve: oplossensigh: ademtrust: vertrouwenenjoy: genietengesture: gebaarmistake: vergissinginvite: uitnodigenrelaxed: ontspannencount on: rekenen opcare: zorgdifference: verschilpromise: beloofd

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Navigating Allergies: A Story of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en klar och kylig höstmorgon på internatskolan.En: It was a clear and chilly autumn morning at the boarding school.Sv: Träden var fulla av röda och gula löv som prasslade under fötterna när eleverna rusade till sina lektioner.En: The trees were full of red and yellow leaves that rustled underfoot as the students hurried to their classes.Sv: Erik, som alltid var försiktig, promenerade långsamt mot kafeterian.En: Erik, who was always cautious, walked slowly towards the cafeteria.Sv: Han kände sig lite nervös idag.En: He felt a little nervous today.Sv: På tavlan stod det att dagens lunch skulle innehålla hans värsta fiende, jordnötter.En: On the board, it said that today's lunch would include his worst enemy, peanuts.Sv: Erik hade en allvarlig jordnötsallergi.En: Erik had a severe peanut allergy.Sv: Han visste att han alltid behövde vara på sin vakt.En: He knew he always needed to be on his guard.Sv: Men idag ville han bara ha en vanlig lunch med sina vänner.En: But today, he just wanted to have a normal lunch with his friends.Sv: Linnea, hans kamrat och rumskompis, gick bredvid honom.En: Linnea, his classmate and roommate, walked beside him.Sv: Hon var nyfiken och orädd, alltid redo för äventyr, men hon förstod också hur viktigt det var att Erik kände sig trygg.En: She was curious and fearless, always ready for adventure, but she also understood how important it was for Erik to feel safe.Sv: När de kom in i kafeterian slog doften av de mustiga hösträtterna emot dem.En: When they entered the cafeteria, the aroma of the hearty autumn dishes hit them.Sv: Luften var varm och fylld med ljudet av skrattande studenter.En: The air was warm and filled with the sound of laughing students.Sv: Erik såg på sin tallrik med tvekan.En: Erik looked at his plate with hesitation.Sv: Linnea märkte det direkt.En: Linnea noticed immediately.Sv: "Är du orolig, Erik?"En: "Are you worried, Erik?"Sv: frågade hon försiktigt.En: she asked gently.Sv: "Ja, lite.En: "Yeah, a little.Sv: Jag är bara rädd för att det kanske finns jordnötter någonstans," svarade Erik.En: I'm just afraid there might be peanuts somewhere," Erik replied.Sv: Han visste att det fanns bouillabaisse på menyn idag, och även om skolan var noggrann, kunde man aldrig veta helt säkert.En: He knew there was bouillabaisse on the menu today, and even though the school was careful, you could never be completely sure.Sv: "Jag tror att du borde säga något till personalen," föreslog Linnea.En: "I think you should say something to the staff," suggested Linnea.Sv: "Dina vänner och jag skulle förstå om vi behöver ändra något."En: "Your friends and I would understand if we need to change something."Sv: Erik tvekade.En: Erik hesitated.Sv: "Kanske ska jag försöka," suckade han.En: "Maybe I should give it a try," he sighed.Sv: Lunchen fortskred utan händelser först.En: Lunch proceeded without any incidents at first.Sv: Men när Erik reste sig från bordet, råkade han stöta till en skål från ett annat bord.En: But when Erik got up from the table, he accidentally bumped a bowl from another table.Sv: En bit av maten innehöll jordnötter och rullade över till hans tallrik.En: A piece of food containing peanuts rolled over to his plate.Sv: Panikslagen tittade Erik ner, förlamad av rädslan han alltid haft.En: Panicked, Erik looked down, paralyzed by the fear he always had.Sv: Linnea agerade snabbt.En: Linnea acted quickly.Sv: "Erik, din EpiPen," sa hon lugnt men bestämt.En: "Erik, your EpiPen," she said calmly but firmly.Sv: Med darrande händer fann Erik sin EpiPen och injicerade den omedelbart.En: With trembling hands, Erik found his EpiPen and injected it immediately.Sv: Pulsen saktade ner och färgen återvände till hans ansikte.En: His pulse slowed down and the color returned to his face.Sv: Skolans vårdpersonal kom fram och hjälpte honom att stabilisera sig.En: The school's medical staff came over and helped him stabilize.Sv: Snart kunde han andas lugnt igen.En: Soon he could breathe calmly again.Sv: Efter händelsen bestämde skolan att bli mer medvetna om allergier.En: After the incident, the school decided to become more aware of allergies.Sv: Persien redogjorde mer noggrant för ingredienserna i menyn.En: They detailed the ingredients on the menu more carefully.Sv: Erik kände sig starkare, mer självsäker.En: Erik felt stronger, more confident.Sv: Han visste nu att han kunde tala om sina behov utan att känna sig skamsen.En: He now knew he could speak about his needs without feeling ashamed.Sv: Linnea lärde sig också något nytt.En: Linnea also learned something new.Sv: Hon förstod bättre hur det var för Erik och fick en djupare respekt för hans dagliga kamp.En: She understood better what it was like for Erik and gained a deeper respect for his daily struggle.Sv: Och i skuggan av de fallande höstlöven, fanns det en ny känsla av förståelse och vänskap mellan dem, starkare än någonsin.En: And in the shadow of the falling autumn leaves, there was a new sense of understanding and friendship between them, stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligboarding: internatcautious: försiktignervous: nervösallergy: allergicurious: nyfikenfearless: oräddadventure: äventyraroma: dofthearty: mustighesitation: tvekanafraid: räddbouillabaisse: bouillabaissemenu: menyincident: händelsepanicked: panikslagenparalyzed: förlamadtrembling: darrandeinject: injiceradecalm: lugnbreathe: andascalmly: lugntconfident: självsäkerashamed: skamsenrespect: respektstruggle: kampshadow: skuggaunderstanding: förståelsefriendship: vänskapstable: stabilisera

Fluent Fiction - French: Mysteries Beneath Ivy: The Secret Treasure of Paris School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-14-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'automne avait peint l'école en rouge et or.En: The autumn had painted the school in red and gold.Fr: Le pensionnat, niché au cœur de Paris, était un lieu de mystère.En: The boarding school, nestled in the heart of Paris, was a place of mystery.Fr: Les murs couverts de lierre semblaient murmurer des secrets de temps anciens.En: The ivy-covered walls seemed to whisper secrets from ancient times.Fr: Étienne, un élève curieux, passait son temps libre dans la grande bibliothèque.En: Étienne, a curious student, spent his free time in the large library.Fr: Cet endroit était son refuge, un monde rempli d'histoires et d'aventures.En: This place was his refuge, a world filled with stories and adventures.Fr: Un jour, tandis qu'il explorait les rayonnages poussiéreux, Étienne découvrit un livre vieux et délaissé.En: One day, while he was exploring the dusty shelves, Étienne discovered an old and neglected book.Fr: En l'ouvrant, une feuille de papier glissa doucement sur le sol.En: Upon opening it, a piece of paper gently slid to the floor.Fr: Étienne ramassa le papier avec soin.En: Étienne carefully picked up the paper.Fr: Il y avait une note, écrite à la main, qui disait simplement : "Cherchez où la tour touche le ciel."En: There was a note, handwritten, which simply said: "Seek where the tower touches the sky."Fr: Étienne sentit un frisson d'excitation.En: Étienne felt a thrill of excitement.Fr: Il savait qu'il devait découvrir la vérité derrière ce message.En: He knew he had to discover the truth behind this message.Fr: Mais la bibliothèque était immense et le livre très ancien.En: But the library was immense and the book very ancient.Fr: Étienne réalisa qu'il avait besoin d'aide.En: Étienne realized he needed help.Fr: Il chercha Chloé, une camarade du club de débat, et Martin, son colocataire qui aimait les énigmes.En: He sought out Chloé, a fellow member of the debate club, and Martin, his roommate who loved puzzles.Fr: "Chloé, Martin, j'ai besoin de votre aide," dit-il, montrant le papier.En: "Chloé, Martin, I need your help," he said, showing the paper.Fr: Chloé lut la note et dit : "C'est intriguant.En: Chloé read the note and said, "This is intriguing.Fr: Ça ressemble à une énigme."En: It sounds like a riddle."Fr: Martin ajouta : "Oui, mais il est dangereux d'explorer des zones interdites de l'école."En: Martin added, "Yes, but it's dangerous to explore forbidden areas of the school."Fr: Malgré les règles strictes de l'école, le trio décida de mener l'enquête.En: Despite the strict rules of the school, the trio decided to conduct the investigation.Fr: Ils commencèrent à chercher des indices.En: They began to search for clues.Fr: La bibliothèque était vaste, pleine de recoins secrets.En: The library was vast, full of hidden corners.Fr: En cherchant, ils découvrirent une porte menant aux archives réservées de l'école.En: While searching, they discovered a door leading to the school's restricted archives.Fr: Avec prudence, ils pénétrèrent dans les archives.En: With caution, they entered the archives.Fr: L'endroit était sombre et poussiéreux.En: The place was dark and dusty.Fr: Là, ils trouvèrent un vieux document caché sous une pile de livres.En: There, they found an old document hidden beneath a pile of books.Fr: Le document révélait une histoire fascinante sur une ancienne chasse au trésor, organisée par un ancien directeur de l'école il y a plus de cent ans.En: The document revealed a fascinating story about an ancient treasure hunt organized by a former headmaster of the school over a hundred years ago.Fr: Étienne, Chloé et Martin réussirent à décoder le message final : le trésor était caché dans le jardin de l'école, près d'une tour ancienne.En: Étienne, Chloé, and Martin managed to decode the final message: the treasure was hidden in the school garden, near an old tower.Fr: Excités, ils se rendirent au jardin.En: Excited, they went to the garden.Fr: Après quelques recherches, ils découvrirent une boîte en métal, délicatement scellée sous une dalle de pierre.En: After some searching, they discovered a metal box, delicately sealed beneath a stone slab.Fr: L'intérieur contenait des objets précieux et une lettre du directeur.En: Inside were precious objects and a letter from the headmaster.Fr: Il expliquait que le trésor était destiné à ceux qui avaient la curiosité et le courage de chercher la vérité.En: It explained that the treasure was meant for those with the curiosity and courage to seek the truth.Fr: Étienne sentit sa confiance grandir.En: Étienne felt his confidence grow.Fr: Il avait non seulement résolu un mystère, mais aussi tissé des liens plus forts avec Chloé et Martin.En: He had not only solved a mystery but also strengthened his bonds with Chloé and Martin.Fr: L'aventure avait changé Étienne.En: The adventure had changed Étienne.Fr: Il était toujours le jeune curieux qu'il avait été, mais maintenant, il savait qu'avec de l'aide et de la persévérance, il pouvait accomplir l'impossible.En: He was still the curious young person he had been, but now he knew that with help and perseverance, he could accomplish the impossible.Fr: Le trésor était juste le début de leurs aventures à l'école.En: The treasure was just the beginning of their adventures at the school.Fr: Et les murs anciens murmuraient de nouvelles histoires à découvrir.En: And the ancient walls whispered of new stories to discover. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'automnethe boarding school: le pensionnatthe ivy: le lierrethe refuge: le refugedusty: poussiéreuxneglected: délaisséthe thrill: le frissonthe truth: la véritéthe fellow: le camaradethe riddle: l'énigmethe clues: les indicesthe restricted archives: les archives réservéesthe pile: la pilethe treasure hunt: la chasse au trésorthe headmaster: le directeurthe clue: l'indicesealed: scelléethe slab: la dallethe curiosity: la curiositéthe courage: le couragethe bond: le lienthe perseverance: la persévérancethe adventure: l'aventurethe puzzle: l'énigmethe excitement: l'excitationthe stone: la pierrethe secret: le secretthe ancient times: les temps anciensthe corner: le recointhe document: le document

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.

Les, Kurt, and Jason catch up on Les' time in the UK including many costume parties and many sheep. Plus, Jason couldn't find orange hair spray, so he had to make Chucky a grown up gay, and Kurt has some very serious sounding news from the world of Blac Chyna and Tokyo Toni. Then, the guys go down several Mr. Belvedere and Benson rabbit holes (since ABC had a whole comedy block devoted to butlers in the 80's). They guys would rather talk about those 80's sitcoms than The Facts of Life since Lifetime's The Boarding School Murders is more like the BORED-ing school Murders with it's sleepy sexless Facts of Life vibes, Park Ranger Academy for the Dramatic Arts roster of so many accents, and a poor-man's Colonel Klink from Hogan's Heroes.    Bluesky: lifetimeofhallmark Facebook : lifetimeofhallmark Instagram : lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast Threads: lifetimeofhallmarkpodcast TikTok: lifetimeofhallmarkpod Theme song generously donated by purple-planet.com  

In this insightful episode of the Nomadic Diaries' Belonging Project miniseries, Doreen and Megan welcome Andrea Schmidt, a trilingual global teen life coach specializing in supporting third culture kids (TCKs), especially teenage girls. The conversation delves into the complex processes of identity formation and belonging for TCKs, challenges of boarding school experiences, and the importance of supportive frameworks for globally mobile families.Key Topics DiscussedAndrea's Background:Certified coach & psychologist, works worldwide with TCK teenage girls in English, Spanish, and German, drawing on her own cross-cultural experiences.Identity vs. Belonging:Identity: Self-concept; how one defines oneself in multicultural settings.Belonging: The sense of connection to places, families, or cultures - often a challenge for TCKs who may feel “rootless” or “in between.”Boarding Schools & Family Dynamics:Discussion on TCKs who attend boarding schools, the impact on family bonds, and how frequent separation can challenge both belonging and emotional security.Preparation & Support:Many corporations offer limited prep for families relocating abroad. Some mission and military sectors offer more. Emotional support during transitions is often lacking.Coaching Approaches:Andrea uses the “RAFT” framework (Reconciliation, Affirmation, Farewells, Think Destination) to help teens process moves and transitions.Emotional Literacy & Struggles:Emphasizes developing an emotional vocabulary, modeling struggle (not just “success”), and the importance of parents taking care of themselves during transitions.Unique TCK Challenges for Teens:Frequent moves and disrupted friendshipsNavigating new languages, social norms, and academic systemsManaging “cultural homelessness” and assumptions about privilegePeer Connection & Trust:How repeated moves and goodbyes can affect confidence, trust, and willingness to form new connections. Andrea shares tips for both teens and parents.Coaching in Multiple Languages:Andrea sees flexibility and comfort switching languages in sessions as empowering for globally mobile teens.Long-Term Benefits of TCK Experience:Enhanced cross-cultural skills, adaptability, and empathyAdvanced problem-solving and global mindsetValue for future careers and leadership opportunitiesMemorable Quotes“Belonging is to everywhere and nowhere.” Andrea Schmidt“It's important for parents to help their children, even if they're teenagers, to get out there and make their place a place where they can belong, where they can hang out, where they can feel community.” Andrea Schmidt“True belonging doesn't require that we change who we are. Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”— Brene Brown Resources MentionedRAFT Model for transitionsAndrea's TED Talk (in Spanish and “hot pink heels!”)Andrea's coaching platforms:Instagram: @globalgirlcoachLinkedIn: Andrea SchmidtWebsite: globalgirlcoach.comThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Nomadic Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

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.  

Actor Jeremy Irons joined Brendan to talk about his new film, 'Palestine 36'. He also reflected on his boarding school years, choosing his acting roles, fatherhood, life priorities, playing the viola in his Cork castle and winning a style award for his fashion choices.

Joining the Exchange are OPB producer Kami Horton along with Abby Hall of the Klamath Tribes.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Bloodsuckers are back, baby. In this episode, Francesca joins Laura to dish on dark, gothic, funny, and YA vampire reads—with a special shout to Kindle Unlimited for budget-friendly bingeing.You'll hear why vampires are resurging (thanks, romantasy!), what's new beyond the Black Dagger era, and exactly where to start if you want broody politics, murder-mystery shenanigans, or campus drama. Plus a quick nonfiction detour for Vampire Diaries superfans.

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.

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.

The story of a Native American boarding school survivor from Wisconsin. The government shutdown's implications for Wisconsin. We begin a week-long tour of Milwaukee-area Yemeni coffee shops. A roundup of the best Milwaukee music this month.

Dewey Schanandore is one of thousands of Indigenous people who attended a residential school in the United States. He shares his story and how he has overcome its lasting challenges.

Our guest today is Dr. Ken Martens Friesen, professor of history and international studies and coordinator of the global education program at Fresno Pacific University. Ken grew up in India and continues to go abroad throughout his life. Ken's parents were missionaries from the United States, and he attended Kodaikanal International School until the age of 10 when he moved to the U.S. In this episode, hear about Ken's growing up years in the south Indian mountains in the 1960's, eating curry and rice on a banana leaf with 400 classmates after sports day, and how he probably shouldn't have purchased that monkey to take home with him on the train.Ken's University PageEnergy, Economics, and Ethics by Ken Martens FriesenSee photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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

In this episode, Nick sits down with three amazing leaders of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS). NABS is conducting an oral history project documenting the stories of boarding school survivors for the Library of Congress. The work of NABS includes development and implementation of a national strategy to increase public awareness and cultivate healing for the traumas experienced by those who attended these schools, their families and communities. At the heart of this work is healing. Join us as we dive into the cross-intersections of LANDBACK, truth, reconciliation, healing and boarding schools. GUESTS: Charlee Brissette, Sault St. Marie Tribe of Ojibwe Lacey Kinnart, Sault St. Marie Tribe of Ojibwe Jason Packineau, MHA Nation/Jemez/Laguna Pueblo LEARN MORE: boardingschoolhealing.org To learn about our big wins and hear stories from our grantees and loan relative across Turtle Island, read our 2024 Impact Report on our website at: https://ndncollective.org/impact-reports Support the For the People Campaign today! Your donation to NDN Collective directly supports Indigenous organizers, Nations, Tribes, and communities leading the fight for justice and liberation. Donate now to fund the frontlines, fuel the movement, and rematriate wealth. ndnco.cc/ftpcdonate For more ways to support, read our For the People Campaign blog: ndnco.cc/25ftpcbb1   EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Nick Tilsen Producer: Willi White Music: Mato Wayuhi Editor: Willi White Copywriter: Jordynn Paz Digital Engagement: Angie Solloa Production Support: Layne L. LeBeaux PRESS & MEDIA: press@ndncollective.org

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Getting ready for a boarding school interview can feel overwhelming — for both parents and students. In this episode of the Be Evolved Podcast, Mary sits down with Sarah, Evolved Education's Boarding School Specialist, to walk families through the essential steps of interview preparation. Together, they discuss: How parents can authentically share their child's story and values. The most common parent and student interview questions — and how to answer them with confidence. Real examples of strong vs. weak responses. Practical strategies for students to showcase curiosity, character, and growth. The importance of research, thoughtful questions, and meaningful thank-you notes. You'll even hear a mock family interview segment, highlighting how parents and students can complement one another to present a well-rounded picture. Whether you're at the start of the admissions journey or fine-tuning your prep, this episode offers actionable advice to help your family shine. Work with Sarah: sarah@evolveded.com Have a question or comment? I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at admin@evolveded.com. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/resources/podcast/ © 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele

Send us a textHarry Farthing, author of two novels Summit and Ghost Moths, shares his extraordinary life journey from motorcycle enthusiast to high-altitude mountaineer to writer. His experiences—from boarding school at age eight to climbing Mount Everest and riding motorcycles across continents—have shaped his descriptive storytelling style that brings readers into vivid worlds informed by his adventures.• Sent to boarding school at age eight where he developed independence and discovered National Geographic magazines• Father's Brough Superior motorcycle (same brand owned by Lawrence of Arabia) inspired his love for motorcycles• First major adventure at 18—a three-month solo motorcycle journey through Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Italy• Lived in Italy and developed passion for mountaineering through a language exchange with an Italian climbing instructor• Climbed many peaks including Denali and Mount Everest, drawn by both the physical challenge and historical significance• Rode his motorcycle from Charleston across North America to Alaska, exploring the furthest reaches of the continent• Novels draw from his experiences but are fictionalized to create more compelling storytelling• Currently researching a non-fiction book about Lawrence of Arabia's later years• Connects his family history to mountaineering—a distant ancestor photographed early British Everest expeditions• Balanced adventure pursuits with family life throughout his careerSupport the showSpotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services

What does it take to raise boys into men in today's culture? Fr. Mark Perkins, chaplain and assistant headmaster at St. Dunstan's Academy, joins Davies Owens to discuss the urgent challenges facing boys and the bold vision behind launching a farm, trades, and classics boys' boarding school in the Anglican tradition. Drawing on personal experience as a teacher, minister, and father, Fr. Mark highlights why so many boys are disengaging from schools, church, and even family life - and what we can do about it. From the importance of rites of passage, to the value of single-sex education, to the power of farming and trades as apprenticeships into manhood, this conversation offers parents and school leaders practical insights for re-embodying learning and lengthening the runway into adulthood. You'll also hear about The Joshua Program, a new vocational discernment gap-year track for young men ages 17–20.

The Little Theatre's One Take Documentary series will feature "Remaining Native" on Wednesday and Saturday this week. The film is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of a 17-year-old Native American runner. Ku Stevens has a dream of becoming a high-level collegiate athlete, but as Ku ages, he confronts his own great-grandfather's escape from Indian boarding school. We'll talk to the filmmaker, who is originally from Rochester and attended Ithaca College.In studio: Paige Bethmann, director and producer of "Remaining Native" Ansley Jemison, Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan and cultural liaison for Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site

Charles Edward Maurice Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, joins us for a conversation that blends history, legacy, and the power of storytelling. From his experiences as a historian and author to his reflections on family, heritage, and duty, Lord Spencer opens up about the moments that have defined his life. This episode is a journey through centuries of history and personal insight — offering wisdom on leadership, legacy, and the lessons we carry forward. He and Shawn French then pull back the curtain on a dark chapter of British history — the abuse that occurred within elite boarding schools. In this candid and deeply personal conversation, Lord Spencer shares his own experiences, the lasting impact such environments can have, and why speaking out matters now more than ever. We explore: -His first-hand account of life in a British boarding school -The systemic culture that allowed abuse to persist for decades -How trauma shapes — and sometimes strengthens — the course of a life -The responsibility of truth-telling in healing and reform -Why history must record not just triumphs, but the wrongs that demand justice This is more than a conversation about the past — it's a call to protect the future. Lord Spencer's story is a testament to the power of breaking silence, confronting uncomfortable truths, and ensuring that history doesn't repeat itself. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of great stories, or someone exploring the meaning of legacy in your own life, this conversation will inspire and challenge you to think bigger about your role in the ongoing story. Connect with me : https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA Charles Spencer https://www.instagram.com/charles.earl.spencer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices