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The cranberries we typically eat are native to North America, though they are also grown in other places. How did they become a standard part of the holiday table? Research: Albanese, Ellen. “A brief history of the cranberry—Cape Cod’s most important fruit.” Cape Cod Life. 2016 Annual. https://capecodlife.com/a-brief-history-of-the-cranberry-cape-cods-most-important-fruit/ Banks, Sir Joseph, and Sir Joseph D. Hooker, ed. “Journal of the Right Hon., Sir Joseph Banks, BART., K.B., P.R.S., During Captain Cook’s First Voyage in M.S. Endeavour in 1768-71 To Terra Del Fuego [sic], Otahite, new Zealand, Australia, the Dutch East indies, Etc.” ” London. Macmillan and Co., LTD. 1896. https://library.dbca.wa.gov.au/FullTextFiles/926449.pdf Berman-Vaporis, Irene, et al. “The U.S. cranberry harvest explained in four charts.” National Geographic. Nov. 27, 2019. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/united-states-cranberry-harvest-explained-charts?loggedin=true&rnd=1764767841856 Blakemore, Erin. “A Brief History of Cranberries.” Smithsonian. Nov. 25, 2015. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brief-history-cranberries-180957399/ Borunda, Alejandro. “Climate change is coming for New England's cranberries.” National geographic. Nov. 25, 2020. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climate-change-affecting-massachusetts-cranberries Chen, Angus. “We Tried A Futuristic Cranberry. It Was Fresh And Naturally Sweet.” NPR. Nov. 24, 2015. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/11/24/457247226/cranberry-you-could-eat-without-sugar “DDT - A Brief History and Status.” Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/ddt-brief-history-and-status Eastwood, B. “Complete Manual for the Cultivation of the Cranberry: With a Description of the Best Varieties.” A.O. Moore. 1859. https://archive.org/details/completemanualf00eastgoog/page/n4/mode/2up Henshaw, Tom. “Cranberry Industry Seen Hurt for Years by Weed Killer Scare.” Courir-Post. Nov. 26, 1959. https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/180597557/?match=1&terms=Marcus%20Urann “Historical Timeline of Cranberries.” Massachusetts Cranberries. https://www.cranberries.org/history Josselyn, John. “New-England's rarities discovered in birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, and plants of that country.” Boston. William Veazie. 1865. https://archive.org/details/newenglandsrarit00joss/page/n7/mode/2up “Marcus Urann Scholarship.” Bank of America. https://www.gnbvt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Marcus-Urann-Scholarship-.pdf “M. Urann Rites Are Tomorrow.” The Standard-Times. April 5, 1963. https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/1260416770/?match=1&terms=Marcus%20Urann “Our History.” CoBank. https://www.cobank.com/corporate/history Readal, Maryann. “Cranberry – Herb for the Holidays.” The HerbSociety of America Blog. Nov. 7, 2022. https://herbsocietyblog.wordpress.com/tag/elizabeth-lee-ocean-spray/ Smith, K. Annabelle. “How Marcus Urann’s idea revolutionized the cranberry industry.” Smithsonian. Nov. 27, 2013. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/this-man-made-the-first-canned-cranberry-sauce-180947862/ Tennenbaum, David, and Lee Sensenbrenner. “Sprouting a new future for Wisconsin’s red and white.” University of Madison-Wisconsin News. Oct. 29, 2015. https://news.wisc.edu/sprouting-a-new-future-for-wisconsins-red-and-white/ Theobald, Mary Miley. “Bogged Down in Cranberries.” Colonial Williamsburg. https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/Foundation/journal/Holiday06/cran.cfm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Redfin just called it. The housing market will “reset” in 2026…or at least it'll be the start of it. Chen Zhao, head of economics research and a returning guest on the show, has 11 predictions she and her team have formulated for the 2026 housing market. A long, slow period of progress could be upon us, as buyers get what they've been asking for: better affordability, a more normal market, and the chance to own where there's work. But what does this really mean? Will mortgage rates fall? Will home prices drop? We're going through each of the 11 predictions with Chen, discussing prices, rates, rents, refinances, transaction volume, and even how AI could become the “matchmaker” for Americans looking for their first or next property. Make no mistake, this is good news for many, and could be just the start of a cycle that finally puts average Americans in the position to purchase a home. But, for real estate investors and landlords, there could be another big benefit coming in 2026, one that has a direct impact on your cash flow. In This Episode We Cover Redfin's 2026 housing market predictions (prices, mortgage rates, and more!) The great “reset” that is coming for the housing market (it's already begun) Rent growth returns? Struggling landlords could get some relief next year The best and worst real estate markets that Redfin is forecasting for 2026 The AI effect on real estate and why more buyers are using bots to find homes And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Redfin's 2026 Predictions: Welcome to The Great Housing Reset Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave's Book, "Real Estate by the Numbers" Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-380 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iva Chen is the CEO of IOC Design & Consulting. She is also the Chief Development Officer of Lady Luck Gourmet, which owns and operates Go Bistro and Mama Go's Filipino Cuisine (formerly Goldilocks Filipino Cuisine) in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Her team also opened the first independently owned Panda Express in SFO. As a mother of two children, an Army ROTC bootcamp grad, ex-Deloitte CPA, and triathlete, Iva has a unique perspective on discipline, creativity, and balancing business and life. Listen in! Timestamps: 01:08 Meet Iva 03:43 Family Business 09:22 Experiential Marketing 11:23 Panda Express at SFO 20:18 Integrity in Business 23:03 Financial Experience in Entrepreneurship 28:48 Navigating Airport Business Complexities 30:50 Expanding 31:22 Introducing Filipino Cuisine to Airports 35:40 Balancing Family and Business 37:10 Health and Fitness 41:40 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 44:50 Looking Forward 46:39 Joining EO Links: Iva's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivachen/ Iva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.ivachen IOC Design & Consulting: https://iocdesignconsulting.com/ Mama Go's: https://mamagos.com/
“Oneness is actually not about learning in the usual way. Most teachings tell you how to learn – how to let go, how to calm down, how to manage anger. Oneness does the opposite: we stand, we train the body to correct the heart, and then we live from that heart.”Today's episode is about something most of us long for: feeling healthy in our bodies and calm in our minds – not by pushing harder, but by letting the body restore itself. Our guest today is LD Chen, an entrepreneur-turned-author who discovered the ancient wisdom that healing doesn't come from trying harder, but from restoring the body's natural intelligence. LD believes everyone has the right to live peacefully and free from constant stress and anxiety – to move through life with genuine joy, peace, and appreciation. After quickly building a 1,000-person company and then facing burnout and serious health issues, LD's life changed when he encountered an ancient standing practice called Oneness. He is now the Head Coach of the Oneness Institute for America and Europe, and author of the Amazon bestseller Oneness: The Self-Healing Secret You Were Never Supposed to Know.Episode WebsiteOneness Weekly newsletterTEDx; How AI is changing us- And what means to be humanwww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
Today's episode is about something most of us long for: feeling healthy in our bodies and calm in our minds – not by pushing harder, but by letting the body restore itself. Our guest today is LD Chen, an entrepreneur-turned-author who discovered the ancient wisdom that healing doesn't come from trying harder, but from restoring the body's natural intelligence. LD believes everyone has the right to live peacefully and free from constant stress and anxiety – to move through life with genuine joy, peace, and appreciation. After quickly building a 1,000-person company and then facing burnout and serious health issues, LD's life changed when he encountered an ancient standing practice called Oneness. He is now the Head Coach of the Oneness Institute for America and Europe, and author of the Amazon bestseller Oneness: The Self-Healing Secret You Were Never Supposed to Know.“Oneness is actually not about learning in the usual way. Most teachings tell you how to learn – how to let go, how to calm down, how to manage anger. Oneness does the opposite: we stand, we train the body to correct the heart, and then we live from that heart.”Episode WebsiteOneness Weekly newsletterTEDx; How AI is changing us- And what means to be humanwww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
Edwin Chen is the founder and CEO of Surge AI, the company that teaches AI what's good vs. what's bad, powering frontier labs with elite data, environments, and evaluations. Surge surpassed $1 billion in revenue with under 100 employees last year, completely bootstrapped—the fastest company in history to reach this milestone. Before founding Surge, Edwin was a research scientist at Google, Facebook, and Twitter and studied mathematics, computer science, and linguistics at MIT.We discuss:1. How Surge reached over $1 billion in revenue with fewer than 100 people by obsessing over quality2. The story behind how Claude Code got so good at coding and writing3. The problems with AI benchmarks and why they're pushing AI in the wrong direction4. How RL environments are the next frontier in AI training5. Why Edwin believes we're still a decade away from AGI6. Why taste and human judgment shape which AI models become industry leaders7. His contrarian approach to company building that rejects Silicon Valley's “pivot and blitzscale” playbook8. How AI models will become increasingly differentiated based on the values of the companies building them—Brought to you by:Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsCoda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/surge-ai-edwin-chen—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/180055059/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Edwin Chen:• X: https://x.com/echen• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinzchen• Surge's blog: https://surgehq.ai/blog—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Edwin Chen(04:48) AI's role in business efficiency(07:08) Building a contrarian company(08:55) An explanation of what Surge AI does(09:36) The importance of high-quality data(13:31) How Claude Code has stayed ahead(17:37) Edwin's skepticism toward benchmarks(21:54) AGI timelines and industry trends(28:33) The Silicon Valley machine(33:07) Reinforcement learning and future AI training(39:37) Understanding model trajectories(41:11) How models have advanced and will continue to advance(42:55) Adapting to industry needs(44:39) Surge's research approach(48:07) Predictions for the next few years in AI(50:43) What's underhyped and overhyped in AI(52:55) The story of founding Surge AI(01:02:18) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Surge: https://surgehq.ai• Surge's product page: https://surgehq.ai/products• Claude Code: https://www.claude.com/product/claude-code• Gemini 3: https://aistudio.google.com/models/gemini-3• Sora: https://openai.com/sora• Terrence Rohan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencerohan• Richard Sutton—Father of RL thinks LLMs are a dead end: https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/richard-sutton• The Bitter Lesson: http://www.incompleteideas.net/IncIdeas/BitterLesson.html• Reinforcement learning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforcement_learning• Grok: https://grok.com• Warren Buffett on X: https://x.com/WarrenBuffett• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• Brian Armstrong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong• Interstellar on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Interstellar-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/B00TU9UFTS• Arrival on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Arrival-Amy-Adams/dp/B01M2C4NP8• Travelers on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80105699• Waymo: https://waymo.com• Soda versus pop: https://flowingdata.com/2012/07/09/soda-versus-pop-on-twitter—Recommended books:• Stories of Your Life and Others: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Your-Life-Others-Chiang/dp/1101972122• The Myth of Sisyphus: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Sisyphus-Vintage-International/dp/0525564454• Le Ton Beau de Marot: In Praise of the Music of Language: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465086454• Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid: https://www.amazon.com/G%C3%B6del-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com
Siyun Chen, associate professor at Sun Yat-sen University, discusses her research showing masculine brands perform better with simple ad designs while feminine brands achieve better results with complex designs. The conversation covers how visual complexity is determined by element count, detail level, and arrangement irregularity, why the effect works through subconscious conceptual fluency, and how brand gender can be manipulated through names, colors, and visual elements. Chen explains the role of holistic versus analytical thinking styles, why following design trends without considering brand fit is the biggest mistake practitioners make, and practical guidelines for determining appropriate complexity levels.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Healing Hearts: A Hospital Ward Reunion Amidst Tensions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 医院走廊里总是充满了忙碌的脚步声和轻声的交谈,那股特殊的消毒水味飘荡在空气中,与从微微开着的窗户吹进来的冬日寒风混合在一起,让人清醒。En: The corridor of the hospital was always filled with the sound of busy footsteps and soft conversations, with the distinct smell of disinfectant wafting in the air, mixing with the cold winter breeze blowing in through slightly open windows, keeping everyone alert.Zh: 明浩走在走廊上,他的眉头紧皱。En: Minghao walked down the hallway, his brow furrowed.Zh: 今天,他决定面对陈,解决他们之间长久以来的矛盾。En: Today, he decided to face Chen to resolve the longstanding conflict between them.Zh: 他知道,这一步并不容易,但为了丽华,他必须去做。En: He knew this step wouldn't be easy, but for Lihua, he had to do it.Zh: 丽华是他们共同的朋友,现在躺在三楼的病房里。En: Lihua was their mutual friend, currently lying in a third-floor ward.Zh: 病情虽然稳定,但需要精心照顾。En: Her condition, although stable, required meticulous care.Zh: 她,尽管病痛在身,却时常微笑着给周围的人带来阳光。En: Despite her illness, she often smiled, bringing sunshine to those around her.Zh: 她期待着明浩和陈能和解,希望过去的争吵不再影响到现在。En: She hoped that Minghao and Chen could reconcile and that past arguments would no longer affect the present.Zh: 明浩推开病房的门。En: Minghao pushed open the ward door.Zh: 陈已在里面,与丽华交谈,声音中带着丝丝紧张和不安。En: Chen was already inside, talking with Lihua, a hint of tension and unease in his voice.Zh: 看见明浩,陈的面色明显沉了下来。En: Upon seeing Minghao, Chen's expression noticeably darkened.Zh: 他们之间的气氛紧张而沉默。En: The atmosphere between them became tense and silent.Zh: “我们需要谈谈。”明浩开口,他的声音低沉但坚定。En: "We need to talk," Minghao began, his voice low but firm.Zh: 陈抬头看了他一眼,随即转向窗外,显得无动于衷。En: Chen glanced at him briefly, then turned towards the window, appearing indifferent.Zh: “丽华的情况需要我们一起做决定,”明浩说,“过去的事,我很抱歉,我知道是我的错,那次事故……我本应该更小心的。”En: "Lihua's condition requires us to make decisions together," Minghao said. "About the past, I'm sorry, I know it was my fault. That accident... I should have been more careful."Zh: 陈转过头,眼里闪过一丝复杂的情绪。En: Chen turned his head, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.Zh: 他做了个深呼吸,仿佛在努力控制自己的情绪。En: He took a deep breath, seemingly trying to control his emotions.Zh: 丽华微微地笑,沙哑的声音打破了沉默:“你们都很重要,En: Lihua gently smiled, her raspy voice breaking the silence, "You both are important.Zh: 我不想看到你们因为我继续争吵。En: I don't want to see you continue arguing because of me.Zh: 明浩,陈,过去的事情已经过去了,En: Minghao, Chen, the past is past.Zh: 我们现在需要想办法一起面对。”En: We need to find a way to face the present together."Zh: 她的话如同一股温暖的溪流,化解了空气中的冰冷。En: Her words were like a warm stream, dissolving the coldness in the air.Zh: 陈沉默了一会儿,然后点了点头。En: Chen was silent for a moment, then nodded.Zh: “我想,我们应该摒弃过去,为丽华着想。”他终于说,声音不再强硬。En: "I think we should set aside the past for Lihua's sake," he finally said, his voice no longer harsh.Zh: 明浩感激地看着陈,两人眼中重新有了信任的光芒。En: Minghao looked at Chen with gratitude, a renewed trust shining in their eyes.Zh: 在丽华的鼓励下,他们决定从现在开始,携手为她的病情制定最好的治疗方案。En: Encouraged by Lihua, they decided to join forces from that moment on to plan the best treatment strategy for her condition.Zh: 短暂但重要的谈话,让明浩意识到,愿意打开自己的心扉,表达真正的感受,可以让人与人之间的关系更紧密。En: This brief but important conversation made Minghao realize that being willing to open one's heart and express true feelings can bring people closer together.Zh: 这个冬天,他们的心仿佛也暖了起来,不再被过去的阴影所笼罩。En: This winter, their hearts seemed to warm up, no longer overshadowed by the past.Zh: 故事在丽华温柔的笑声中结束,友谊和希望在寒冷的冬日里悄悄生长。En: The story ended with Lihua's gentle laughter, as friendship and hope quietly grew in the cold winter days. Vocabulary Words:corridor: 走廊footsteps: 脚步声distinct: 特殊的disinfectant: 消毒水wafting: 飘荡breeze: 寒风furrowed: 紧皱resolve: 解决longstanding: 长久以来conflict: 矛盾mutual: 共同的ward: 病房meticulous: 精心reconcile: 和解tension: 紧张unease: 不安indifferent: 无动于衷complex: 复杂的flickering: 闪过raspy: 沙哑的dissolving: 化解harsh: 强硬gratitude: 感激encouraged: 鼓励strategy: 方案realize: 意识到willing: 愿意overshadowed: 笼罩laughter: 笑声friendship: 友谊
Join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), as they dive deep into the pressing issues facing Asian + American communities today, with a special focus on mental health, youth leadership, and breaking stereotypes. This episode explores the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health, while offering actionable insights on overcoming societal challenges. In this episode, you'll hear about: Addressing Asian+ Americans' Mental Health TAAF's new program: Thriving Asian Leadership Accelerator, equipping Asian+ American youth with the skills needed to thrive beyond academic achievement Combatting Stereotypes and Building Belonging Asian+ American Philanthropy and Representation Collaborations to Expand Mental Health Resources & Support, including the the Asian + American PSA and campaign, sparking a national conversation about belonging, visibility, and community safety, and TAAF's Beyond the Surface study, which found that nearly 1 in 2 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth screen positive for moderate depression, and that stigma and silence prevent many from seeking help. This reflects broader cultural dynamics (around identity, family pressure, and belonging) that can affect Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) of all ages. ========================================== Full bio: Norman Chen is the Chief Executive Officer of TAAF and brings a thirty-year career in entrepreneurship, healthcare and community leadership in the United States and Asia. Norman is passionate about building organizations in both the nonprofit and private sectors that positively impact society. Prior to his appointment at TAAF, Norman co-founded the nonprofit Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and helped to create a landmark study, The STAATUS Index, of American attitudes towards Asian Americans. As a healthcare entrepreneur, Norman was the founder and CEO of Asia Renal Care, a network of specialty medical centers in six countries, and co-founder of DeltaHealth Hospital, a world-class hospital in partnership with Columbia Heartsource. As a venture capitalist, Norman led successful life sciences investments at Fidelity Asia Ventures (now Eight Roads) and 6 Dimensions Capital. Norman grew up on the East Coast and currently lives in the Bay Area. He has been a board or advisory council member at The Nature Conservancy (CA), Children's Medical Foundation (HK), SF Marine Science Institute, and Positive Coaching Alliance. He holds a B.S. degree from MIT and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. ========================================== For more mental health and entertainment content, Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess https://www.tiktok.com/@colorofsuccesspodcast Subscribe to our YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color
US-Sondergesandter Steve Witkoff und Jared Kushner führten konstruktive Gespräche mit Putin über einen möglichen Friedensplan für die Ukraine, ohne bisherige Kompromisse. Das Weiße Haus zeigt sich optimistisch, während die Ukraine die Kontrolle über eigene Territorien als größte Herausforderung sieht. An der Front meldet Russland Fortschritte, die Kiew jedoch als Propaganda einstuft.
Ende Jahr tritt Thomas Süssli nach 6 Jahren als Armeechef ab. In dieser Zeit hat sich die Welt stark verändert. Wie ist die Armee aufgestellt? Und was würde Süssli heute anders machen? Thomas Süssli ist zu Gast bei Simone Hulliger. Als Thomas Süssli sein Amt antrat, ging es keine 100 Tage, bis die grösste Mobilmachung seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg ausgerufen wurde. Zwei Jahre später hat Russland die Ukraine angegriffen. Ganz Europa sei betroffen von den hybriden Kriegsführung Russlands, auch die Schweiz: Cyberattacken oder Spionage betreffen auch uns, sagt Süssli. Es sei wichtig, dass sich die Armee gegen alle Gefahren wappne, am Boden, in der Luft und im Cyberraum. Süssli schaut auch selbstkritisch auf seine Zeit als Armeechef zurück. Er sei seinen Ansprüchen nicht immer gerecht worden, gerade in der Kommunikation. Am 31.12.2025 gibt Süssli sein Amt als Armeechef an seinen Nachfolger Benedikt Roos ab.
durée : 00:01:31 - Les 80'' - par : Nicolas Demorand - C'est le nouveau polar de Qiu Xiaolong et la dernière enquête de l'inspecteur Chen à Shanghaï. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Um den Wohnungsmangel in Berlin zu bekämpfen, werden inzwischen auch Flächen erschlossen, für die bisher gar keine Wohnungen vorgesehen waren – beispielsweise ein gewerblich genutztes Gelände in Berlin-Lichtenberg. Von Lisa Splanemann
Der US-Sondergesandte Steve Witkoff wird heute zu Gesprächen über ein Ende des Ukraine-Kriegs in Moskau erwartet. Zuvor ließ der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin die Einnahme von Pokrowsk verkünden – Militärexperten widersprechen der Darstellung. Dornblüht, Gesine www.deutschlandfunk.de, Informationen am Morgen
Send us a textIn this solo episode, Kara explores the fascinating research behind how daily reading may support a longer, healthier life. She breaks down the landmark Yale study showing that people who read books for just 30 minutes a day lived an average of 23 months longer than non-readers, examines why book-length reading provides unique cognitive benefits, and discusses what current science says about print books versus audiobooks.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how reading strengthens the brain, builds cognitive reserve, and may contribute to healthy aging - plus practical ideas for fitting more reading into everyday life.Episode Highlights:• Reading books for just 30 minutes a day was linked to 23 extra months of life, on average.• Frequent reading is associated with reduced cognitive decline across multiple long-term studies.• Print or visual reading tends to support stronger comprehension and memory - key components of brain reserve.• Audiobooks activate many of the same language and emotional brain networks, though the depth of processing may differ.• Regardless of format, regular engagement with stories supports cognitive health.Resources Mentioned:Episode 116: Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?Bavishi, Slade & Levy (2016). A Chapter a Day: Association of Book Reading With Longevity. Published in Social Science & Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.07.014Pan, Liu, Zhang, Chen & Chen (2021). Reading Activity Prevents Long-Term Decline in Cognitive Function in Older People. Published in BMC Geriatrics. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02357-yBaranowska-Łyda, Białek & Gortych-Michalak (2019). The Impact of Presentation Mode on Reading Comprehension: Text vs. Audio. Published in Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00636Michael, Keller, Carpenter & Just (2001). fMRI Investigation of Sentence Comprehension by Eye and by Ear. Published in NeuroImage. https://doi.org/10.1006/nimg.2000.0662Join us for the BFF Book Club Holiday Party!
Russland ist aus Sicht von SPD-Außenpolitiker Ralf Stegner militärisch nicht besiegbar. Der Bundestagsabgeordnete begrüßt die diplomatischen Bemühungen um eine Friedenslösung. Wichtig sei aber, dass es Sicherheitsgarantien für die Ukraine gibt. Müller, Dirk www.deutschlandfunk.de, Interviews
Russland ist aus Sicht von SPD-Außenpolitiker Ralf Stegner militärisch nicht besiegbar. Der Bundestagsabgeordnete begrüßt die diplomatischen Bemühungen um eine Friedenslösung. Wichtig sei aber, dass es Sicherheitsgarantien für die Ukraine gibt. Müller, Dirk www.deutschlandfunk.de, Interviews
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Overcoming Fears: Lina's Brave Leap for Career Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 办公室里,一片节日气氛。En: The office was filled with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 温暖的灯光中,圣诞树上挂满了彩色的灯泡和金色的小铃铛。En: In the warm lighting, the Christmas tree was adorned with colorful lights and golden little bells.Zh: 每个角落都洋溢着节日的喜庆。En: Every corner was brimming with the joy of the holiday.Zh: 而窗外,寒冷的秋末冬初风轻轻吹拂。En: Outside the window, a cold late autumn, early winter breeze blew gently.Zh: 这天,公司举办圣诞节派对。En: On this day, the company was holding a Christmas party.Zh: 作为一名尽职却内向的初级经理,丽娜走进装饰得焕然一新的办公室,内心忐忑不安。En: As a diligent but introverted junior manager, Lina walked into the newly decorated office, feeling nervous inside.Zh: 她希望能在今天的派对上吸引到陈经理的注意,争取到升职的机会,但她一直挣扎于自己的社交恐惧。En: She hoped to catch Chen manager's attention at today's party and strive for a promotion opportunity, but she constantly struggled with her social anxiety.Zh: 丽娜的同事,小魏,正在热情地与其他同事交谈,似乎浑身充满了活力和自信。En: Lina's colleague, Xiao Wei, was enthusiastically chatting with other colleagues, seemingly full of energy and confidence.Zh: 小魏注意到了站在一旁不知所措的丽娜,鼓励她:“没关系,丽娜,今天是个好机会,你要抓住机会自我表现。”En: Xiao Wei noticed Lina standing awkwardly on the side and encouraged her, “It's okay, Lina. Today is a good opportunity; you should seize the chance to express yourself.”Zh: 丽娜点了点头,但心里依旧不安。En: Lina nodded, but she was still anxious inside.Zh: 终于,礼物交换环节开始了。En: Finally, the gift exchange segment began.Zh: 秘书将一个精美的礼物递给丽娜,里面是一条手工围巾。En: The secretary handed Lina a delicate gift, which contained a handmade scarf.Zh: 丽娜轻声道谢,但她注意到,陈经理也在看着这边。En: Lina softly thanked them but noticed that Manager Chen was also looking in this direction.Zh: 献礼时间到了,丽娜做了一个深呼吸,决定迎接挑战。En: The time came for gift presentations, and Lina took a deep breath, deciding to face the challenge.Zh: 她拿着礼物,尽量自然地走到了不远处的陈经理面前。En: She held the gift and walked as naturally as possible towards Manager Chen.Zh: 陈经理微笑地看着她,似乎在等待她的发言。En: Manager Chen smiled at her, seemingly expecting her to speak.Zh: 丽娜清了清嗓子,声音微微颤抖地说:“陈经理,感谢您一直以来的指导和帮助。En: Lina cleared her throat and, with a slightly trembling voice, said, “Manager Chen, thank you for your guidance and support all this time.Zh: 我也想借此机会感谢我的团队,感谢所有的支持和鼓励。En: I also want to take this opportunity to thank my team and everyone for their support and encouragement.Zh: 我希望能有更多的机会为公司贡献。”En: I hope to have more opportunities to contribute to the company.”Zh: 陈经理被丽娜的勇气打动,认真的回声:“你的表现和努力我都看在眼里,En: Manager Chen was moved by Lina's courage and sincerely responded, “I have noticed your performance and effort.Zh: 改天我们找时间聊聊你在公司的未来。”En: Let's find some time to talk about your future in the company soon.”Zh: 丽娜惊喜地笑了,心中充满了说不出的欣喜和满足。En: Lina smiled with surprise, her heart filled with indescribable joy and satisfaction.Zh: 原来,只要踏出那一小步,她可以克服恐惧,勇敢去争取想要的东西。En: It turns out that with just a small step forward, she could overcome her fear and bravely strive for what she wanted.Zh: 派对上,气氛愈发欢快。En: At the party, the atmosphere became increasingly joyful.Zh: 丽娜心中不再胆怯,取而代之的是一种全新的自信。En: No longer timid, Lina felt a new sense of confidence.Zh: 这次经历让她明白,她的能力和努力值得被关注和认可。En: This experience taught her that her abilities and efforts deserve attention and recognition.Zh: 不远处,小魏给了她一个鼓励的眼神,丽娜感激地回以笑容。En: Not far away, Xiao Wei gave her an encouraging look, and Lina gratefully returned the smile.Zh: 窗外寒风依旧,但办公室里已是暖意融融。En: The cold wind still blew outside, but inside the office, warmth prevailed.Zh: 丽娜感受到一种全新的节日氛围,她知道,未来一切都会越来越好。En: Lina felt a brand-new holiday atmosphere, knowing that everything in the future would only get better. Vocabulary Words:festive: 节日atmosphere: 气氛adorned: 挂满breeze: 风diligent: 尽职introverted: 内向nervous: 忐忑不安promotion: 升职anxiety: 恐惧enthusiastically: 热情地confident: 自信awkwardly: 不知所措seize: 抓住delicate: 精美trembling: 颤抖guidance: 指导satisfaction: 满足timid: 胆怯recognition: 认可prevail: 融融contribute: 贡献opportunity: 机会support: 支持encouragement: 鼓励overcome: 克服enthusiasm: 欢快fear: 恐惧challenge: 挑战attention: 关注joyful: 喜庆
Our guest today is Dr. Julie Chen, the Chief Medical Officer at Radence. She previously served as Chief Medical Officer at companies such as Human Longevity and Vitagene. Her research, at the FDA, NIH, National Cancer Institute, USC, and Mount Sinai, has shaped scientific advancement in precision medicine. As a fellowship-trained integrative internal medicine physician, she developed numerous corporate wellness programs in Silicon Valley focusing on whole-systems approach to healthcare. Dr. Chen is a frequent medical expert on major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, FOX, and MSN, and she has been featured in national magazines and podcasts. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology by Healthcare Technology Report for her leadership in health tech development. Dr. Chen is a member of the Buck Institute's President's Circle, dedicated to advancing research in aging and longevity. Website and social media: www.radence.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-chen-md-89035b14/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/radencehealth/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/radencehealth/ This episode would be a rare opportunity to hear from one of medicine's most forward-looking voices on how personalized science, emerging technologies, and a proactive mindset are reshaping health span. LEARN MORE ABOUT RADENCE: https://radence.com/insights-lab/redesigning-medicine-from-the-inside-out/
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In this solo episode, Darin explores a radical idea backed by ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience: that awe — a single embodied moment of wonder — may be the fastest biological doorway to expanding consciousness. Drawing on cutting-edge research, timeless spiritual traditions, and personal stories, Darin reveals how awe reduces inflammation, rewires the brain, quiets the ego, boosts vagal tone, expands time perception, and reconnects us to meaning in a world drowning in distraction. What You'll Learn in This Episode 00:00 — Welcome to SuperLife: igniting sovereignty, possibility, and human potential 00:32 — Sponsor: Therasage — the most nutrient-dense food on Earth 01:51 — Today's topic: Awe as a biological shortcut to consciousness 02:00 — The definition of awe: when the world becomes bigger than your understanding 02:17 — Awe literally changes the brain — research from Dacher Keltner 02:23 — What if the fastest way to expand consciousness isn't meditation or psychedelics… but a single moment of awe? 02:34 — "Embodied awe" as a key humans have overlooked 02:41 — Science is catching up — the physiological effects of awe 02:47 — Awe reduces inflammation, rewires neural pathways, and increases connection 02:55 — Modern life has cut us off from awe — but nature left a back door 03:02 — Awe as a temporary collapse of ego → widening of consciousness 03:12 — What awe feels like: chest expansion, mind quieting, heart opening 03:22 — Awe is triggered by vastness — moments that shift your framework 03:31 — Awe motivates us to transcend self-interest and connect to something bigger 03:47 — Examples of awe: star-filled sky, ancient trees, rivers carving canyons 04:01 — 90% of humans can't see the stars anymore — light pollution crisis 04:23 — Awe in music, nature, micro-patterns, the beauty of small things 05:00 — Awe in ancient traditions: Darshan, Greek thauma, Biblical reverence 05:12 — Darin's hawk story — the personal power of unexpected awe 06:03 — The science of awe: IL-6, immune markers, inflammation reduction 06:28 — Awe quiets the Default Mode Network — the home of the ego 06:43 — Less rumination → more presence, clarity, and connection 07:06 — Awe expands time perception — Stanford research on "time abundance" 07:32 — Awe increases generosity, altruism, pro-social behavior 08:04 — Awe boosts vagal tone: calm, resilience, emotional regulation 08:22 — Why we are STARVING for awe — screens, indoor living, disconnection 08:57 — Sponsor: Caldera Lab 11:33 — "We've traded the vastness of the universe for tiny screens." 11:40 — How to reclaim awe: look at the sky, clouds, moon, trees 11:53 — Let your eyes adjust to nature again 12:03 — Astronomical awe puts your problems in perspective 12:14 — Awe as emotional first-aid: go outside, find the horizon 12:30 — Limit phone time — reduce micro-dopamine addiction 13:02 — Micro-awe: the patterns in a leaf, the sunlight through branches 13:12 — Nature is always available — if you choose it 13:16 — Awe as the ultimate nervous-system reset 13:27 — Circadian alignment: dim lights, follow nature 13:56 — Humility = freedom — awe repositions your place in the universe 14:19 — Awe is biological, spiritual, emotional nourishment 14:27 — Awe is the ultimate bio-hack 14:35 — Awe reduces inflammation, expands time, deepens empathy 14:46 — "Awe is the gateway to the self-transcendent." 14:55 — If you want more meaning, vitality, and connection — start with awe 15:02 — Awe reduces stress, boosts empathy, reconnects you to your soul 15:18 — Awe reconnects you to what actually matters 15:30 — Final message: Have yourself the best SuperLife day ever Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Caldera Lab: Experience the clinically proven benefits of Caldera Lab's clean skincare regimen and enjoy 20% off your order by visiting calderalab.com/darin and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "Awe isn't entertainment — it's medicine. It's the biological, emotional, and spiritual nourishment your body has been starving for. Reclaim awe, and you reclaim your soul." Bibliography & Research Sources Bai, Y., Ocampo, J., Jin, G., Chen, S., Benet-Martínez, V., Monroy, M., Anderson, C., & Keltner, D. (2021). Awe, daily stress, and well-being. Emotion, 21(4), 562–566. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000638 Chirico, A., & Yaden, D. B. (2018). Awe: A self-transcendent emotion. 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Welcome to the Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast, presented by Black Belt Digital Marketing and AcademySafe.org What does it truly take to earn a Black Belt? We talk with Black Belt and author Ben Chen about his new book 'Lessons From the Mat' and the intensive training that shaped his philosophy. Hear incredible stories from his time training with world-famous instructors like Rickson Gracie, and understand the core principles he distilled for success in any discipline. This episode is a deep dive into commitment, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Learn how the toughest lessons on the mat become the most valuable lessons in life. Instagram handle: @benjaminchen88 Thank you to Episode Sponsors: Black Belt Digital Marketing - Request a FREE Review of your company's online presence today! Academy Safe - Join or Donate now Flow N Roll - Get 20% OFF with Code: JJD Leao Optics - Get 10% OFF with Code: JJD Jiu Jitsu Dummies Podcast Store - Get 15% OFF with code: JJD FightTape.us - Get 10% OFF with code: JJD Contact the Dummies @JiuJitsuDummies on Instagram, Facebook, and X or at milton@jiujitsudummies.com to submit questions for consideration on the show. You can now also find us on TikTok @JiuJitsuDummiesPodcast Visit Jiu Jitsu Dummies for more details about the show, becoming a Sponsor, and a list of sites and apps to download or view the podcast.
Keine Neubewertung von Pestiziden nach 10 bis 15 Jahren - auch damit will die EU Bürokratie abbauen. Doch das gefährdet Umwelt und Gesundheit, warnt Toxikologe Carsten Brühl. Pestizid-Wechselwirkungen zu prüfen, sei schon jetzt unzureichend. Fecke, Britta www.deutschlandfunk.de, Forschung aktuell
Moskau ist zwar weiter bereit, über den von den USA an Russland übermittelten Friedensplan für die Ukraine zu reden. Aber die Initiative der Europäer stößt auf Ablehnung.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Courage: Lian's Quest for the Jade Rabbit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个凉爽的秋天夜晚,满月挂在天上,将温柔的光芒洒在一座废弃的仓库之上。En: On a cool autumn night, a full moon hung in the sky, casting its gentle light over an abandoned warehouse.Zh: 这个仓库曾经繁忙,如今却只剩下锈蚀的横梁和吱嘎作响的地板。En: This warehouse was once bustling but now only had rusted beams and creaky floors remaining.Zh: 窗户大多破碎,只能透进几缕微弱的月光。En: Most windows were broken, allowing only a few faint moonbeams to enter.Zh: 空气中漂浮着尘埃,时不时能听到老鼠的窸窣声,增添了一丝神秘的气息。En: Dust hung in the air, and the occasional sound of mice added a touch of mystery to the place.Zh: 这是中秋节前夕,莲站在仓库外,心中满是期待和忧虑。En: It was the eve of the Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival), and Lian stood outside the warehouse, filled with both anticipation and worry.Zh: 她记得奶奶常把那只精雕细琢的玉兔放在中秋节的餐桌上,象征着团圆和幸福。En: She remembered how her grandmother always placed that intricately carved jade rabbit on the Zhongqiu Jie table, symbolizing reunion and happiness.Zh: 如今,玉兔不见了。En: Now, the jade rabbit was missing.Zh: 几天前,一些小偷潜入了她的家,偷走了这珍贵的传家宝。En: A few days ago, some thieves had broken into her house and stolen this precious heirloom.Zh: 她必须在节日庆典前找到它。En: She had to find it before the festival celebration.Zh: “这地方有鬼,”伟低声说。En: “This place is haunted,” Wei whispered.Zh: 他和陈显得有些紧张。En: He and Chen looked somewhat nervous.Zh: “没鬼。”陈安慰道,却也不敢踏进一步。En: “No ghosts,” Chen reassured, but he barely dared to take a step forward.Zh: 莲坚定地说:“我要进去找玉兔。”En: Lian said firmly, “I'm going in to find the jade rabbit.”Zh: 她知道如果再耽搁,可能就找不到了。En: She knew if she delayed any longer, she might never find it.Zh: 仓库里阴影笼罩,莲的每一步都伴随着心跳声和地板的吱嘎声。En: Shadows enveloped the warehouse, and each of Lian's steps was accompanied by the sound of her heartbeat and the creaking of the floor.Zh: 她必须在井井有条的搜索和凭直觉探查之间做出选择。En: She had to choose between a meticulous search and following her intuition.Zh: 最终,莲决定跟随直觉,向仓库深处走去,那里月光最少,阴影最深。En: Ultimately, Lian decided to trust her intuition and walked deeper into the warehouse, where the moonlight was faintest and shadows were deepest.Zh: 忽然,她在一堆废弃的箱子后发现了那只熟悉的玉兔。En: Suddenly, she found the familiar jade rabbit behind a pile of discarded boxes.Zh: 就在她伸手去拿的时候,一个黑影出现在她身后。En: Just as she reached out to grab it, a dark figure appeared behind her.Zh: 那人贪婪地盯着玉兔,显然也想要它。En: The person eyed the jade rabbit greedily, clearly wanting it as well.Zh: “这可是我的,”黑影沙哑地说,语气中充满威胁。En: “This is mine,” the shadowy figure said hoarsely, with a threatening tone.Zh: 莲没有退缩。En: Lian did not back down.Zh: 她环顾四周,注意到堆放在货架上的旧铁管。En: She glanced around and noticed some old iron pipes stacked on a shelf.Zh: 她假装顺从地后退,趁机抄起一根铁管猛击地下,让灰尘四散,扰乱了那人的视线。En: She pretended to back away submissively, then seized an opportunity to grab a pipe and strike the ground, sending dust everywhere, distracting the person.Zh: 趁着那人惊慌,莲抓起玉兔,快速闪身。En: As the person was startled, Lian grabbed the jade rabbit and quickly dodged.Zh: 就在这时,伟和陈冲了进来。En: At that moment, Wei and Chen rushed in.Zh: “快走!”伟喊道。En: “Let's go!” Wei shouted.Zh: 三人合力将对手逼退,随后迅速逃出仓库。En: The three of them united to push the opponent back, then swiftly escaped the warehouse.Zh: 月亮依旧高悬,当莲紧握着玉兔站在仓库外时,心中充满了新生的信心。En: The moon still hung high when Lian stood outside the warehouse, clutching the jade rabbit, filled with newfound confidence.Zh: 她终于相信自己的直觉,也更加理解了奶奶和那传家宝的意义。En: She finally believed in her intuition and understood more about her grandmother and the meaning of the heirloom.Zh: 那夜,她与朋友们一起,终于回到了家人的身边,成功赶上了中秋团圆的庆祝。En: That night, she and her friends finally returned to their family's side, just in time for the Zhongqiu reunion celebration.Zh: 月饼香甜,玉兔光泽如新,一切都显得那么圆满。En: The mooncakes were sweet, the jade rabbit shone anew, and everything seemed so complete. Vocabulary Words:cool: 凉爽warehouse: 仓库abandoned: 废弃rusted: 锈蚀beams: 横梁creaky: 吱嘎作响mice: 老鼠mystery: 神秘anticipation: 期待intricately: 精雕细琢carved: 雕刻heirloom: 传家宝haunted: 有鬼intuition: 直觉shadows: 阴影meticulous: 井井有条discarded: 废弃greedily: 贪婪地hoarsely: 沙哑地threatening: 威胁submissively: 顺从dodged: 闪身opponent: 对手confidence: 信心reunion: 团圆celebration: 庆典mooncakes: 月饼clutching: 紧握confidence: 信心complete: 圆满
Jenn is an author, speaker, spiritual director, and coach. She loves coming alongside people to help them grow in their relationship with God through spiritual direction, coaching, and intentional story work in the context of a safe-enough community. She believes storywork to be an important component of our discipleship journey. She wrote the book Dim Sum and Faith: How our Stories Form our Souls.
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Chen Lizra, founder of the Power of Somatic Intelligence. A somatic coach, TED Speaker, and plant medicine facilitator, Chen bridges embodiment, trauma healing, and shamanic wisdom to help high achievers reconnect with the body's innate intelligence. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-331/?ref=278 Drawing from her own healing journey and decades of work in the Amazon, Chen shares how somatic intelligence allows us to regulate the nervous system, dissolve ancestral imprints, and reclaim authentic power. She and Paul explore how movement, breath, and plant medicine can open pathways to emotional mastery and feminine embodiment. Chen Lizra is the founder of The Power of Somatic Intelligence, a somatic coach, TED Speaker, professional dancer, and plant medicine facilitator helping high achievers heal their nervous systems and release emotional blocks. With more than 30 years of experience blending embodiment, somatics, and shamanic wisdom, Chen guides clients toward inner alignment and authentic expression. She also leads retreats in the Amazon with a shamanic maestra, combining plant medicine, dieta, and somatic coaching for deep transformation. Highlights: How trauma lives in the body—and how to release it The five pillars of somatic intelligence Why nervous system regulation precedes spiritual awakening Integrating shamanic plant medicine with embodiment work Healing ancestral imprints through somatic awareness Balancing divine feminine energy and grounded power Moving from survival patterns to inner alignment The art of "feeling safe enough to feel" Episode Links: Power of Somatic Intelligence Chen's Ayahuasca & Somatic Healing Retreat – Mention 'Third Wave Special' for $300 off. Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Reflections: A Journey of Solitude and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-24-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的风轻轻拂过上海植物园,空气中弥漫着桂花的香气。En: The autumn breeze gently passed through the Shanghai Botanical Garden, and the air was filled with the fragrance of osmanthus flowers.Zh: 小美和她的朋友们,陈和丽丽,一起过来度假。En: Xiaomei and her friends, Chen and Lili, came here to spend their vacation.Zh: 今天是中秋节,他们特别期待这个赏月的夜晚。En: Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and they were particularly looking forward to this night of moon gazing.Zh: 小美是个喜欢沉思的女孩,她总是被自然的美丽所吸引。En: Xiaomei is a girl who likes to ponder; she is always attracted by the beauty of nature.Zh: 陈却恰好相反,他充满了冒险精神,总是鼓励小美走出她的舒适区。En: Chen, on the other hand, is the opposite; he is full of adventurous spirit and always encourages Xiaomei to step out of her comfort zone.Zh: 丽丽是两人中最实际的,她总能在冒险和安稳之间找到平衡。En: Lili is the most pragmatic of the three; she can always find the balance between adventure and stability.Zh: 他们进入植物园,眼前是金黄的落叶与各色菊花。En: As they entered the botanical garden, they were greeted by golden fallen leaves and various chrysanthemums.Zh: 小美渴望一种宁静,远离城市的喧嚣,然而游客很多。En: Xiaomei longed for a sense of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but there were many tourists.Zh: 陈叫着:“我们去前面看看,好多有趣的地方!”小美微微一笑,但心里却有些犹豫。En: Chen called out, "Let's go up ahead and see; there are many interesting places!" Xiaomei smiled slightly, but felt a bit hesitant inside.Zh: 走了一段路后,小美对朋友们说:“我想一个人走走,希望能体验一下这里的宁静。”陈理解地点点头,丽丽把地图递给她:“小心点,不要迷路。”En: After walking a while, Xiaomei said to her friends, "I want to walk alone, hoping to experience the tranquility here." Chen nodded understandingly, and Lili handed her a map, "Be careful, don't get lost."Zh: 小美沿着一条人迹罕至的小径走去。En: Xiaomei walked along a path less traveled.Zh: 四周的景色安静而美丽,秋叶在她脚下沙沙作响。En: The surrounding scenery was quiet and beautiful, and the autumn leaves rustled under her feet.Zh: 不久,她走到了一个隐蔽的花园。En: Soon, she reached a secluded garden.Zh: 这里,满园的菊花盛开着,在明月的映照下显得格外迷人。En: Here, the garden was full of blooming chrysanthemums, appearing particularly enchanting under the bright moonlight.Zh: 小美微微闭上眼睛,心中感受到一种久违的平和。En: Xiaomei slightly closed her eyes, feeling a long-lost sense of peace.Zh: 她知道,这就是她一直想要寻找的感觉。En: She knew this was the feeling she had been seeking.Zh: 夜幕渐渐降临,小美回到了朋友们的身边。En: As night slowly fell, Xiaomei returned to her friends.Zh: 三人在池塘边坐下,丽丽递过来几块月饼:“来,尝尝这个。”En: The three of them sat by the pond, and Lili handed over some mooncakes, "Here, try this."Zh: 他们一起分享月饼,小美说起自己在花园里的感受。En: They shared the mooncakes together, and Xiaomei spoke of her feelings in the garden.Zh: 陈笑着拍了拍她的肩:“有时候需要一个人在大自然中思考一下,你找到自己的答案了吗?”En: Chen smiled and patted her on the shoulder, "Sometimes one needs to think alone in nature; did you find your answer?"Zh: 小美微笑着点了点头:“是的,我感觉我与自己和这片美丽的世界重新连接上了。”En: Xiaomei smiled and nodded, "Yes, I feel I've reconnected with myself and this beautiful world."Zh: 这时候,满月升到了最高处,把他们的笑声投射在池水中。En: At this time, the full moon rose to its highest point, casting their laughter onto the pond's water.Zh: 经过这次旅程,小美明白了如何在独处和朋友的陪伴之间找到平衡。En: After this journey, Xiaomei understood how to find balance between solitude and the company of friends.Zh: 她对生活和友谊有了更深的感悟。En: She gained a deeper insight into life and friendship.Zh: 秋夜的风轻拂过,他们的心中都充满了温暖与宁静。En: The autumn night's breeze gently brushed past, and warmth and tranquility filled their hearts. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 风fragrance: 香气ponder: 沉思adventurous: 冒险pragmatic: 实际的tranquility: 宁静hesitant: 犹豫secluded: 隐蔽的blooms: 盛开enchanting: 迷人moonlight: 月光long-lost: 久违的solitude: 独处gazing: 凝视balcony: 阳台serene: 平和hustle: 喧嚣bustle: 忙碌companionship: 陪伴insight: 感悟rustle: 沙沙作响path: 小径scenery: 景色reflection: 倒影venture: 冒险to cast: 投射reconnect: 重新连接company: 伴gentle: 轻轻botanical: 植物的
Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeIf you've ever wondered whether you could teach a course, how to validate demand for your expertise, or how AI is reshaping learning and personal brand building, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Marc and Ben sit down with Claire Chen, leading Growth at Maven and the person who originally recruited Ben to teach on the platform. Together, they unpack the real mechanics behind becoming a successful instructor - how to choose a topic, validate demand, build credibility, and grow a sustainable “portfolio career” alongside a full-time job. Claire shares the signals she looks for when sourcing new instructors, the biggest misconceptions operators have about teaching, and why course-based learning is booming right now.Whether you're thinking about launching your first lightning lesson, building a personal brand, diversifying your income, or simply want an inside look at how Maven finds and supports world-class instructors, you'll walk away with actionable frameworks, candid insights, and plenty of clarity on what it really takes to teach in the AI era.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox
In this intimate and energizing episode, Kendra sits down with branding powerhouse Kellie Chen, co-founder of 8Rue Inc, for a masterclass on what it really takes to build a standout beauty brand today. From her early career in Fortune 500 advertising to launching her own skincare line, Fytt Beauty, to leading one of the industry's most sought-after boutique agencies, Kellie's journey has shaped her into one of the industry's most insightful voices on strategy-driven design and founder storytelling. They dive into: How to know when it's time to pivot or rebrand The emotional and strategic signals of brand readiness Why profitability—not popularity—is the real growth engine The role AI can (and can't) play in creative brand building What separates brands that scale from brands that stall The power of knowing your “why” at every stage A Taurus-to-Taurus conversation full of soul, clarity, and founder truth you won't want to miss.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Thanksgiving Tale: Gifts Wrapped in Family Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-22-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天,空气中弥漫着感恩节的气息,自然历史博物馆也开始洋溢着节日的气氛。En: In autumn, the air is filled with the spirit of Thanksgiving, and the Ziran Lishi Bowuguan (Natural History Museum) has also begun to brim with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 博物馆大厅里人声鼎沸,游客的脚步声在大理石地板上回响,墙壁则被五颜六色的秋季装饰物点缀,一派丰收的景象。En: The museum hall is bustling with noise, the sound of visitors' footsteps echoing on the marble floors, and the walls are adorned with colorful autumn decorations, creating a scene of abundance.Zh: 蜂拥的游客让博物馆显得格外热闹。En: The throngs of visitors make the museum particularly lively.Zh: 李伟,一个好奇且心思细腻的学生,今天来博物馆为了完成一项作业,但心里也在寻找一份特别的礼物。En: Li Wei, a curious and meticulous student, came to the museum today to complete an assignment, but he is also on the lookout for a special gift.Zh: 他今年打算在感恩节给家里人送上一份意义非凡的礼物。En: This year, he plans to give his family a meaningful present for Thanksgiving.Zh: 他的朋友,美玲,也一同前来,她是李伟的同学和好友,热爱科学并且实用主义,为李伟提供帮忙。En: His friend, Mei Ling, has come along too; she is a classmate and friend of Li Wei, passionate about science and practical in nature, providing assistance to him.Zh: 两人随着人群走进博物馆,四周是高大的恐龙骨架和精美的古代文物,让人眼花缭乱。En: The two of them followed the crowd into the museum, surrounded by towering dinosaur skeletons and exquisite ancient artifacts, enough to dazzle anyone.Zh: 李伟一边用笔记本记录展品的信息,一边默默留心周围有趣的礼物商店。En: Li Wei was taking notes on the exhibits with a notebook, while also quietly paying attention to interesting gift shops around him.Zh: 在博物馆的一个角落,他们遇到了陈,一个博物馆的工作人员,他正在为游客们讲解展品。En: In a corner of the museum, they encountered Chen, a museum staff member who was explaining exhibits to visitors.Zh: 陈热情地向李伟和美玲打招呼,并开始介绍一处关于古代文物的展示。En: Chen warmly greeted Li Wei and Mei Ling and began to introduce a display about ancient artifacts.Zh: "这里有我们祖国丰富的历史和文化遗产,每一个展示品都诉说着一个故事。"陈说道。En: "Here we have the rich history and cultural heritage of our motherland, each exhibit tells a story," Chen said.Zh: 就在此时,李伟眼前一亮,在那些古老的展品中,他发现了一个关于他们家族历史的独特复制品。En: At that moment, Li Wei's eyes lit up when he discovered a unique replica related to his family's history among the ancient exhibits.Zh: 这件物品不大,但却有着深厚的文化意义,正合适作为送给家人的礼物。En: Though small, this item held deep cultural significance, making it a perfect gift for his family.Zh: 李伟兴奋地购买了这件复制品,心里充满满足感。En: Li Wei, excited, purchased the replica, feeling a surge of satisfaction.Zh: 他完成了博物馆的作业,也顺利找到了心动的礼物。En: He completed his museum assignment and also successfully found a heartwarming gift.Zh: 他意识到,礼物的真正意义在于它承载的心意和家庭的传承。En: He realized that the true significance of a gift lies in the sentiment it carries and the family legacy it represents.Zh: 在秋日明媚的阳光下,李伟和美玲带着一份特殊的满意感走出了博物馆。En: Under the bright autumn sunshine, Li Wei and Mei Ling left the museum with a special sense of satisfaction.Zh: 感恩节的礼物变得不仅仅是物质的交换,它更多是一种情感的纽带。En: The Thanksgiving gift became more than just an exchange of material goods; it evolved into an emotional bond.Zh: 李伟得到了一次成长,不仅仅是对文化的理解,更是对家人的珍惜。En: Li Wei experienced personal growth, gaining not only a deeper understanding of culture but also a greater appreciation for his family.Zh: 礼物传达的不只是感恩,还有他们之间深厚的联结。En: The gift conveyed not only gratitude but also the profound connection between them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天filled: 弥漫着spirit: 气息festive: 节日bustling: 人声鼎沸echoing: 回响adorned: 点缀abundance: 丰收throngs: 蜂拥lively: 热闹curious: 好奇meticulous: 心思细腻assignment: 作业meaningful: 意义非凡passionate: 热爱practical: 实用主义towering: 高大的exquisite: 精美dazzle: 眼花缭乱encountered: 遇到heritage: 文化遗产replica: 复制品significance: 意义satisfaction: 满足感sentiment: 心意bond: 纽带personal growth: 成长appreciation: 珍惜gratitude: 感恩connection: 联结
On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, the executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital, about the appraisal changes that will take effect in 2026 and how the industry is preparing. Related to this episode: Appraisals and Valuations HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will, click here. Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dancing in the Rain: Li Ming's Journey to Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 初秋的上海植物园,阳光透过金黄的叶子,洒在小径上。En: In early autumn at the Shanghai Botanical Garden, sunlight streams through the golden leaves, casting a glow on the paths.Zh: 空气清新,菊花争相开放,传递着一种宁静的美好气息。En: The air is fresh, and chrysanthemums bloom in a contest of beauty, transmitting a serene and wonderful atmosphere.Zh: 李明,一个兢兢业业的办公室员工,站在园中的小湖旁。En: Li Ming, a diligent office worker, stands by a small lake in the garden.Zh: 她被赋予一个重要任务:组织一场团队建设活动。En: She has been assigned an important task: organizing a team-building event.Zh: 平日里,李明比较内向,喜欢安静地处理工作。En: Usually, Li Ming is quite introverted and prefers to quietly handle her work.Zh: 但内心深处,她渴望与同事们有更深的联系。En: But deep down, she longs for a deeper connection with her colleagues.Zh: 她计划将活动安排在户外,享受大自然的美丽。En: She plans to arrange the event outdoors to enjoy the beauty of nature.Zh: 然而,天气预报说有可能下雨,这让她焦虑不已。En: However, the weather forecast predicts possible rain, which makes her anxious.Zh: 她不禁想:是要设计一个备选的室内活动方案,还是冒险在户外进行呢?En: She can't help but wonder: should she design an alternative indoor activity plan, or take the risk and proceed outdoors?Zh: 李明走在林荫小道上,思考着这次活动的每一个细节。En: Walking along the tree-lined path, Li Ming contemplates every detail of the event.Zh: 她的同事魏和陈都很支持她,希望能通过这次活动拉近彼此的距离。En: Her colleagues, Wei and Chen, support her and hope the activity can bring them closer together.Zh: “或许,这正是我打开心扉的好机会。”李明默默地对自己说。En: "Perhaps this is the perfect opportunity to open up," Li Ming silently tells herself.Zh: 活动当天,团队在园中集合,他们在明媚的阳光下开始互动游戏。En: On the day of the event, the team gathers in the garden and begins their interactive games under the bright sunshine.Zh: 李明逐渐放下心中的紧张,尝试与同事们分享自己的想法与感受。En: Li Ming gradually lets go of her inner tension and tries to share her thoughts and feelings with her colleagues.Zh: 她发现,大家真诚地回应着她。En: She discovers that everyone responds to her sincerely.Zh: 然而,正如天气预报所说,天空逐渐阴沉,雨云开始积聚。En: However, just as the weather forecast predicted, the sky gradually turns cloudy, and rain clouds begin to gather.Zh: 看到这情形,李明迅速做出了决定——继续在户外进行活动。En: Seeing this, Li Ming quickly makes a decision—to continue the activities outdoors.Zh: 她对同事们说:“雨将是我们的伙伴,让我们一起在雨中寻找乐趣吧!”En: She tells her colleagues, "The rain will be our partner, let's find joy in it together!"Zh: 雨水开始轻轻飘落,大家在雨中嬉戏,追逐着,笑声洒满整个园区。En: As the rain starts to fall gently, everyone frolics and chases each other in the rain, laughter filling the entire park.Zh: 湿透的衣服无法阻挡他们的热情,反而让这一天变得更为难忘。En: Their soaked clothes do not dampen their enthusiasm; instead, it makes the day even more memorable.Zh: 活动结束后,尽管衣服湿漉漉的,但李明感受到前所未有的轻松与快乐。En: After the event ends, despite their wet clothes, Li Ming feels an unprecedented sense of relief and happiness.Zh: 她与同事们携手离开植物园,心中充满了温暖和连接的喜悦。En: She and her colleagues leave the botanical garden hand in hand, their hearts filled with warmth and the joy of connection.Zh: 在回家的路上,李明终于明白,有时打开心扉,就像在雨中跳跃一样简单快乐。En: On the way home, Li Ming finally understands that sometimes opening up can be as simple and joyful as dancing in the rain.Zh: 她自信地微笑着,因为她不仅成功组织了活动,还迈出了重要的一步,与同事们建立了真正的友谊。En: She smiles confidently because she not only successfully organized the event but also took an important step in building genuine friendships with her colleagues. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋streams: 透过chrysanthemums: 菊花serene: 宁静diligent: 兢兢业业introverted: 内向forecast: 预报anxious: 焦虑alternative: 备选contemplates: 思考opportunity: 机会interactive: 互动tension: 紧张sincerely: 真诚cloudy: 阴沉frolics: 嬉戏memorable: 难忘unprecedented: 前所未有genuine: 真正gratefully: 感激gleams: 发光path: 小道precaution: 预防措施consideration: 考虑establish: 建立gather: 积聚relief: 轻松connections: 联系contingency: 应急anticipation: 预想
In dieser Folge wagen wir uns auf okkulte Pfade und besprechen die aus dem Frühmittelalter überlieferten Zaubersprüche des Althochdeutschen. Neben den originalen Zaubersprüchen bekommt ihr obendrein auch noch die wissenschaftlich fundierte Erklärung zu hören, wie Zaubersprüche überhaupt funktionieren (sollen). Zauberei war im Mittelalter ein fester Bestandteil der Lebensrealität und mit Magie wurden im Mittelalter Pferde geheilt, Parasiten entfernt und Bienen eingefangen - wie? Lasst euch verzaubern und hört rein!*Ein Podcast von Anton und Jakob. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprachpfade ___ Vielen Dank an Lisa Dücker fürs Einsprechen der Zaubersprüche!Der Blog, den Lisa zusammen mit einer Kollegin betreibt: https://derzwiebel.wordpress.com/Lest rein - er ist sehr gut! ___ Weiterführende Literatur: Wolfgang Beck (2011): Die Merseburger Zaubersprüche, 2. korrigierte Auflage, Wiesbaden.Wolfgang Beck (2022): Die Merseburger Zaubersprüche. Eine Einführung, 3. erweiterte Auflage, unter Mitarbeit von Markus Cottin, Petersberg. (Fürs kleine Lesen)Rolf Bergmann (Hg.) (2013): Althochdeutsche und altsächsische Literatur, Berlin/Boston.Darin: Wolfgang Beck: „Merseburger Zaubersprüche“, S. 258-263;Falko Klaes: „Trierer Pferdesegen“, S. 469-470;Stefanie Stricker: „Lorscher Bienensegen“, S. 238-239;Stefanie Stricker: „Pro nessia / Contra vermes“, S. 374-376.Stephan Müller (Hg.) (2022): Althochdeutsche Literatur. Eine kommentierte Anthologie, übersetzt und kommentiert von Stephan Müller, Ditzingen.Monika Schulz (2003): Beschwörungen im Mittelalter. Einführung und Überblick, Heidelberg.„Was hat Sprache mit Zeichen zu tun?“, in: Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache: "Propädeutische Grammatik". Grammatisches Informationssystem grammis: https://grammis.ids-mannheim.de/progr@mm/5253.Alle Literatur ausleihbar in deiner nächsten Bibliothek! ___ Gegenüber Themenvorschlägen für die kommenden Ausflüge in die Sprachwissenschaft und Anregungen jeder Art sind wir stets offen. Wir freuen uns auf euer Feedback! Schreibt uns dazu einfach an oder in die DMs: anton.sprachpfade@protonmail.com oder jakob.sprachpfade@protonmail.com ___ Titelgrafik und Musik von Elias Kündiger https://on.soundcloud.com/ySNQ6 ___ *Bei der Produktion dieses Podcasts kamen keine Tiere zu Schaden. Es wurden aber auch keine geheilt.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Tea Tales: Finding Serenity and Tradition in Zhulin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个宁静的秋天黄昏,微风轻轻吹拂着竹林。En: On a tranquil autumn evening, a gentle breeze brushed through the zhulin, the bamboo grove.Zh: 竹子在风中沙沙作响,仿佛在低语。En: The bamboo leaves rustled in the wind as if whispering.Zh: 月光洒下柔和的光辉,照亮了地上的每一片落叶。En: Moonlight cast its soft glow, illuminating every fallen leaf on the ground.Zh: 今天,竹林里正举行一场特别的茶道仪式。En: Today, a special tea ceremony was being held in the bamboo grove.Zh: 这次仪式正值中秋节,陈在竹林深处布置了茶桌,为几位爱茶之人准备了一次传统的茶会。En: This ceremony coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Chen had set up a tea table deep in the grove to prepare a traditional tea party for a few tea lovers.Zh: 在城市忙碌的日常生活中,李华一直在寻找心灵的平静。En: Amidst the bustle of city life, Li Hua had been seeking peace of mind.Zh: 她早就听说竹林茶会的悠然之美,便决定趁着假期参加这次活动。En: She had long heard about the tranquil beauty of the bamboo grove tea gathering and decided to take advantage of the holiday to attend.Zh: 李华心中满怀期待,盼望能在竹林中寻到一丝宁静。En: Li Hua, filled with anticipation, hoped to find a touch of serenity in the bamboo grove.Zh: 李华轻轻穿过竹林,眼前是一个小茶桌,上面摆放着精美的茶具和香气四溢的月饼。En: Li Hua gently traversed the bamboo grove and saw a small tea table adorned with exquisite tea sets and fragrant mooncakes.Zh: 陈正在一旁忙碌,摆放茶具,同时轻声欢迎每一位到来的客人。En: Chen was busy nearby arranging the tea sets while softly welcoming each arriving guest.Zh: 他是这次茶会的主持者,是一位热爱传统文化的学者。En: He was the host of this tea party, a scholar who loved traditional culture.Zh: 李华坐下,温暖的茶香萦绕鼻际。En: Li Hua sat down, enveloped by the warm aroma of tea.Zh: 陈一边为大家斟茶,一边分享茶道的悠长历史和每一步的意义。En: Chen poured tea for everyone while sharing the long history of the tea ceremony and the significance of each step.Zh: 李华被他的故事所吸引,她感受到了一种深深的共鸣。En: Li Hua was captivated by his stories and felt a deep resonance.Zh: 两人间自然地展开了对话。En: A natural conversation unfolded between them.Zh: 李华提到自己的困惑,她一直努力在都市奔波,却难以找到心灵的满足感。En: Li Hua mentioned her confusion, how she had been striving in the bustling city, yet found it hard to attain satisfaction for her soul.Zh: 陈也说起自己的矛盾,传统与现代之间,他总是难以取舍。En: Chen also spoke of his dilemmas, always torn between tradition and modernity.Zh: 随着夜幕降临,茶会也进入了高潮。En: As night fell, the tea gathering reached its climax.Zh: 大家一同享用月饼,举目望向挂在天边的圆月。En: Everyone enjoyed mooncakes together, gazing at the full moon hanging in the sky.Zh: 这个中秋之夜,月亮似乎格外明亮,照映着每个人的思绪。En: On this Mid-Autumn night, the moon seemed exceptionally bright, reflecting each person's thoughts.Zh: 就在这一刻,李华和陈都意识到彼此的渴望。En: At that moment, Li Hua and Chen both realized each other's longing.Zh: 他们都向往更加真实简单的生活,珍视那些质朴而珍贵的时光。En: They both yearned for a more genuine and simple life, cherishing those simple yet precious moments.Zh: 茶会结束后,李华和陈相视一笑。En: After the tea gathering ended, Li Hua and Chen exchanged smiles.Zh: 他们约定,今后要更好地融合过去的传统和当下的变化,过一种更有意义的生活。En: They promised to better integrate the traditions of the past with the changes of the present, aiming for a more meaningful life.Zh: 离开竹林时,李华内心充满了勇气。En: As they left the bamboo grove, Li Hua was filled with courage.Zh: 她决定回去后,好好整理自己的生活,更多地关注内心真正想要的。En: She decided to reorganize her life upon returning, focusing more on what her heart truly desired.Zh: 陈也愿意向现代开放,让自己的传统更具活力。En: Chen was also willing to embrace modernity, hoping to infuse more vitality into his traditions.Zh: 秋风继续在竹林中低语,月光照耀下的每一株竹子,见证着一个新的开始。En: The autumn wind continued to whisper through the bamboo grove, and the moonlit bamboo stood witness to a new beginning.Zh: 两个人踏上回家的路,心中满是对未来的期许。En: The two set off on their way home, their hearts full of expectations for the future.Zh: 竹林寂静,然而每一颗心都充满了希望与决心。En: The bamboo grove was silent, yet each heart was filled with hope and determination. Vocabulary Words:tranquil: 宁静whispering: 低语coincided: 正值seek: 寻找peace of mind: 心灵的平静anticipation: 期待serenity: 宁静traverse: 穿过adorned: 摆放exquisite: 精美fragrant: 香气四溢aroma: 茶香captivated: 吸引resonance: 共鸣unfolded: 展开satisfaction: 满足感climax: 高潮gazing: 望向exceptionally: 格外reflecting: 照映longing: 渴望genuine: 真实cherishing: 珍视integrate: 融合courage: 勇气reorganize: 整理embrace: 开放vitality: 活力witness: 见证expectations: 期许
Regional anesthesia, typically with a spinal or epidural, haslong been favored for cesarean births due in part to concerns about the effects that general anesthesia (GA) may have on newborns at delivery. However, data has shown that up to 1 in 6 women may experience pain with a “topped-off”labor epidural, during the cesarean. A new publication in the journal Anesthesia is now being interpreted as implying that general anesthesia may be a valid alternative electively. Is that what this new study found? Has GA been linked to postpartum depression? What about later child neurodevelopmental delays? This is a fascinating topic…Listen in for details. 1. Langer, Sarah M.D.1; Lim, Grace M.D., M.Sc.2;Qiu, Yue M.D.3; Biaesch, Jingyuan D.O.4; Neuman, Mark D. M.D., M.Sc.5. NeonatalOutcomes with Regional versus General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery: AMeta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Anesthesiology():10.1097/ALN.0000000000005785, November 12, 2025. | DOI:10.1097/ALN.00000000000057852. Guglielminotti J, Monk C, Russell MT, Li G.Association of General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery with PostpartumDepression and Suicidality. Anesth Analg. 2025 Sep 1;141(3):618-628. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007314. Epub 2024 Dec 4. PMID: 39630595; PMCID:PMC12134152.3. Chen, YC., Liang, FW., Tan, PH. et al.Association between general anesthesia for cesarean delivery and subsequentdevelopmental disorders in children: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.BMC Med 23, 119 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-03886-64. https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/new-study-challenges-fears-about-general-anesthesia-during-c-section
Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Thomas' guest shares his journey of self-discovery, the influence of mentors, and the importance of embracing discomfort in personal growth. He discusses the complexities of cultural expectations, the art of Jiu-Jitsu, and the significance of teaching and learning dynamics.Here is The RŌL Radio with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do,Hapkido, and BJJ, an entrepreneur, and co-author of Lessons From The Mat, Benjamin Chen.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1600 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.FREE Access to ROL TV - https://rolacademy.tv/yt/269-the-rol-radiohttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/benjaminchen88/?hl=enhttps://www.fromthemat.academy/https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Mat-Martial-Principles-Business/dp/B0FM6SKS16Episode Highlights:3:11 Major Life Choices15:39 Lost In the Expectations of Others20:26 Perspectives on Teaching and Learning30:13 Discomfort and Growth39:48 Seeking More47:59 Embracing Discomfort with Consistancy54:30 The Truth Is Scary1:03:57 Efficancy Is the Key1:17:36 Sharing Wiisdom Through Writing1:20:33 Finding Your True SelfSupport the show
Pioneering researcher, physician and historical novelist Dr Chen Yao-chang passed away at the age of 76 on November 17. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. John and Eryk had the pleasure of getting to know this kind and talented man through our publishing wing, Plum Rain Press. Our first book in fact was the English-language edition of his breakout novel, A Tale of Three Tribes in Dutch Formosa. (wonderfully translated by He Wen-ching.)In this special episode, you'll hear a recording from the highly-recommended podcast Books on Asia – With Amy Chavez, (the Formosa Files team recorded a BOA episode on “Three Tribes” in October '25), and snippets from a chat Eryk and Dr. Chen had back in June 2024. Rest in peace, Dr. Chen... and thank you.
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea Traditions: Lian's Battle Against Modern Trends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的秋天,空气中飘着桂花香,微风轻拂。En: Autumn in Beijing carries the fragrance of osmanthus in the air, with a gentle breeze blowing.Zh: 莲的茶店坐落在繁忙的郊区,En: Lian's tea shop is situated in a bustling suburb.Zh: 虽然店外车水马龙,但一进门,茶香扑鼻,令人心情平和。En: Although outside the store is a rush of cars and people, as soon as you step inside, the aroma of tea greets you, putting your mind at ease.Zh: 整个茶店充满了传统元素,木质的桌椅,纸灯笼高高挂起,营造出一种古朴的氛围,与周围现代化的都市形成鲜明对比。En: The entire tea shop is filled with traditional elements: wooden tables and chairs, paper lanterns hanging high, creating an ancient and rustic atmosphere that sharply contrasts with the modern city around it.Zh: 莲是一位勤奋的店主,她一心扑在传统茶叶上。En: Lian is a diligent shop owner, fully devoted to traditional tea.Zh: 亲手挑选最好的茶叶,用心向客人讲解茶文化。En: She carefully selects the best tea leaves and passionately explains tea culture to her customers.Zh: 然而,面对繁多的现代营销手段,她常感无从下手。En: However, when faced with numerous modern marketing strategies, she often feels at a loss.Zh: 莲的妹妹梅总是在背后支持她,负责店里的财务。En: Her sister, Mei, always supports her from behind the scenes, handling the store's finances.Zh: 梅明白姐姐的困惑,但也希望她能有所突破。En: Mei understands her sister's confusion but also hopes she can make a breakthrough.Zh: 最近,一家新开的现代茶连锁店引起了不少年轻人的注意。En: Recently, a newly opened modern tea chain has caught the attention of many young people.Zh: 那家茶店打出的广告光鲜亮丽,各种潮流茶饮层出不穷。En: The advertisements from that tea shop are bright and flashy, with trendy tea drinks emerging endlessly.Zh: 莲感受到竞争的压力。En: Lian feels the pressure of competition.Zh: 她知道,必须想出一个好办法,在即将到来的中秋节吸引更多的顾客。En: She knows she must come up with a good idea to attract more customers for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 思考良久,莲决定举办一场茶品鉴会,展示稀有的茶叶和传统茶道。En: After much thought, Lian decides to host a tea tasting event, showcasing rare teas and traditional tea ceremonies.Zh: 这是个大胆的想法,不仅能吸引茶叶爱好者,还能让更多人了解茶的魅力。En: This is a bold idea, not only to attract tea enthusiasts but also to let more people appreciate the charm of tea.Zh: 梅对此表示全力支持,并帮助莲筹备活动。En: Mei fully supports this decision and helps Lian prepare for the event.Zh: 活动当天,店里早已布置妥当。En: On the day of the event, the shop is already well-prepared.Zh: 茶桌上摆满了各种名贵的茶叶,墙上挂着关于茶文化的介绍。En: The tea tables are filled with various precious teas, and the walls display introductions to tea culture.Zh: 顾客陆续进店,兴奋地品尝各种稀有的茶。En: Customers enter the store one after another, excited to taste the various rare teas.Zh: 年轻的茶叶爱好者陈也出现在人群中,他对这些传统茶叶充满好奇。En: Among the crowd is a young tea enthusiast named Chen, who is curious about these traditional teas.Zh: 随着品鉴会的进行,越来越多的人被吸引而来。En: As the tasting event progresses, more and more people are drawn in.Zh: 莲面带微笑,耐心地为每一位客人讲解茶叶的故事和泡茶的奥秘。En: Lian, smiling, patiently explains the stories of the teas and the secrets of brewing them to each guest.Zh: 欢声笑语中,顾客们纷纷称赞莲的茶叶独具韵味,称这次体验实在难得。En: Amidst laughter and chatter, customers praise the unique flavor of Lian's teas, claiming the experience is truly rare.Zh: 活动取得了巨大成功。En: The event is a huge success.Zh: 看到如此多的人感受到传统茶文化的魅力,莲不仅松了一口气,更感到一种成就感。En: Seeing so many people appreciate the charm of traditional tea culture, Lian not only breathes a sigh of relief but also feels a sense of accomplishment.Zh: 她意识到,虽然现代营销如潮水般涌来,但只要能坚持自己的热爱,与时俱进,不断尝试新方法,就能找到一种新的平衡。En: She realizes that although modern marketing sweeps in like a tide, as long as she can stick to her passion, keep pace with the times, and continuously try new methods, she can find a new balance.Zh: 茶品鉴会的结束并不是终点,而是一个新的开始。En: The end of the tea tasting event is not an endpoint, but a new beginning.Zh: 莲充满信心,她相信自己的茶店将在未来的节日里,继续为喜爱传统茶文化的人们提供一个温暖的港湾。En: Lian is full of confidence, believing that her tea shop will continue to provide a warm haven for those who love traditional tea culture during future festivals. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: 香味breeze: 微风bustling: 繁忙的suburb: 郊区rustic: 古朴的contrast: 对比diligent: 勤奋的devoted: 专注的passionately: 用心地finance: 财务breakthrough: 突破trendy: 潮流的pressure: 压力traditional: 传统的tasting: 品鉴ceremony: 茶道rare: 稀有的ethusiast: 爱好者brewing: 泡茶accomplishment: 成就感marketing: 营销手段balance: 平衡confidence: 信心haven: 港湾gentle: 轻拂emerging: 层出不穷host: 举办appreciate: 欣赏numerous: 繁多的modern: 现代化的
Ngayong gabi mapapakinggan natin ang mga kwento ni Chen. Tumatak sakin ang kakaibang sleep paralysis experience nya at ang nakita nyang entity or spirit habang nasa sleep paralysis. Gaya nga ng sabi ng Mama nya, kulang nga sya siguro sa dasal
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Clown to Champion: Wei's Mooncake Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 村子正沉浸在中秋节的欢乐中,月亮又大又圆。En: The village was immersed in the joy of the Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival), and the moon was large and round.Zh: 彩灯挂满广场,空气中充满了月饼的香味。En: Colorful lanterns were hung all over the square, and the air was filled with the aroma of yuebing (mooncakes).Zh: 村里的广场中心正举行着一年一度的吃月饼比赛。En: The annual mooncake-eating contest was taking place at the center of the village square.Zh: 魏,村里的幽默大王,站在比赛的人群中。En: Wei, the humor king of the village, stood among the contest participants.Zh: 他一直想证明自己不仅仅是个只会搞笑的人。En: He had always wanted to prove that he was more than just a jokester.Zh: 他特别想赢得这次比赛,好让大家刮目相看。En: He particularly wanted to win this contest so that everyone would look at him with new eyes.Zh: 然而,魏有个小秘密:他其实吃不了太多甜月饼,总会吃到腻。En: However, Wei had a little secret: he actually couldn't handle too many sweet mooncakes and would always find them cloying.Zh: 但这次,他心里有个计划。En: But this time, he had a plan in mind.Zh: 陈是比赛的强劲对手。En: Chen was a strong competitor.Zh: 他每年都赢,是大家公认的"月饼王"。En: He won every year and was recognized by everyone as the "Mooncake King."Zh: 魏知道,如果要赢,就必须耍点小聪明。En: Wei knew that if he wanted to win, he had to use some clever tactics.Zh: 他想到了自己的好朋友李梅。李梅总是支持他的每一个疯狂想法。En: He thought of his good friend Li Mei, who always supported his every crazy idea.Zh: 魏偷偷告诉李梅:“我们得换种策略。En: Wei secretly told Li Mei, "We need a different strategy.Zh: 帮我换些不那么甜的月饼。”En: Help me switch out some of these overly sweet mooncakes."Zh: 李梅微微一笑,点头答应。En: Li Mei smiled subtly and nodded in agreement.Zh: 比赛开始了,大家屏息以待。En: The contest began, and everyone held their breath in anticipation.Zh: 魏用他的幽默话语不停地和陈打趣,试图分散他的注意力。En: Wei, with his humorous banter, kept teasing Chen in an attempt to distract him.Zh: 比赛进行到最后一轮,魏已经吃得差不多到极限,但他看到李梅悄悄递过来特制的月饼。En: As the contest reached the final round, Wei was almost at his limit, but he saw Li Mei quietly handing over a specially prepared mooncake.Zh: 魏借着幽默的掩护,把新月饼快速吃下。En: Using humor as a cover, Wei quickly devoured the new mooncake.Zh: 陈似乎有些感到不安,因为魏的速度突然加快了。En: Chen seemed a bit uneasy as Wei's speed suddenly increased.Zh: 两个竞争者肩并肩,就这样进入了最后的决胜局。En: The two competitors stood shoulder to shoulder as they entered the final showdown.Zh: 最后一块月饼,陈还剩下一半,而魏则鼓起信心,把月饼塞进口中。En: With the last piece of mooncake, Chen still had half left, while Wei mustered his confidence and stuffed the mooncake into his mouth.Zh: 在村民们惊呼的瞬间,魏终于抢先一步,吞下最后一口。En: In the moment of surprise among the villagers, Wei finally took the lead, swallowing the last bite.Zh: 全场突然安静,随即爆发出热烈的掌声。En: The whole place fell silent and then erupted into enthusiastic applause.Zh: 魏赢了!En: Wei had won!Zh: 他自己都不敢相信。En: He could hardly believe it himself.Zh: 他成功证明了自己不止是个搞笑的村民。En: He had successfully proven that he was more than just the village clown.Zh: 魏明白,有时用智慧和策略,也能取得胜利。En: Wei understood that sometimes, with wisdom and strategy, one could achieve victory.Zh: 比赛结束,魏站在广场中央,心中涌起新的自信。En: As the contest concluded, Wei stood in the center of the square, a new sense of confidence welling up inside him.Zh: 他微笑着,看向满月,觉得这个夜晚真是美好。En: He smiled and looked at the full moon, feeling that this night was truly wonderful.Zh: 中秋的快乐与月光一样,充满了村子的每个角落。En: The joy of the Zhongqiu Jie, like the moonlight, filled every corner of the village. Vocabulary Words:immersed: 沉浸joy: 欢乐aroma: 香味contest: 比赛participants: 人群jokester: 搞笑的人cloying: 腻tactics: 小聪明strategy: 策略anticipation: 屏息以待banter: 打趣showdown: 决胜局uneasy: 不安mustered: 鼓起enthusiastic: 热烈applause: 掌声victory: 胜利confidence: 自信clown: 搞笑的村民proven: 证明clever: 聪明competitor: 强劲对手subtly: 微微distract: 分散注意力welling: 涌起filled: 充满recognized: 公认的switch: 换devoured: 吃下
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In episode 97 of Venture Everywhere, the host is Dr. Rio Xin Chen, co-founder and co-CEO of Pandas, a B2B platform that was acquired and connected Asia with millions of small merchants across Latin America. He sits down with Mike Quinn, co-founder and CEO of Boost, a technology company digitizing last-mile supply chains in emerging markets. Mike shares how a decade building fintech ventures in Africa shaped his vision for Boost and the role of technology in driving inclusive growth. He also discusses how Boost's asset-light model is helping small distributors and retailers thrive in fast-growing markets.In this episode, you will hear:Digitizing last-mile supply chains in emerging markets Empowering small distributors and retailers through digital tools Partnering with Unilever to modernize distribution networks Scaling an asset-light model across Africa and beyond Unlocking working capital through partnerships with Mastercard and local banksLearn more about Mike Quinn | Boost TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikep-quinn/ Website: https://www.withboost.co/ Learn more about Dr. Rio Xin Chen | PandasLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rio-xin/
In this episode of Dentistry Disrupted, Dr. Craig Clayton (@restoration.dentistry) sits down with Dr. Vivian Chen (@plateful.health) — a UK-trained medical doctor turned integrative health expert and co-founder of Lumebox, a red light therapy company dedicated to evidence-based healing.After watching her father recover from debilitating pain by using red light therapy, Dr. Viv began digging into the science behind it. Uncovering how light can awaken the mitochondria (the “powerhouses” of our cells) to boost energy, healing, and resilience throughout the body.Together, they explore: ✨ How red and near-infrared light target the mitochondria to promote healing at the cellular level and why this matters for health as you get older ✨ Why not all red light devices are created equal — and what makes Lumebox different ✨ Real results for pain, skin health, inflammation, and hair growth ✨ How to use red light safely and effectively at home ✨ The truth about “root cause” medicine and why real healing means more than just taking more supplements…Dr. Viv shares how Lumebox was born from science, not hype — with rigorous testing, medical-grade quality, and transparent data on light dosage and safety.If you've ever been curious about red light therapy and whether it's worth the investment, this is the episode for you.Visit lumebox.com to explore the science, see before-and-after results, and shop devices tested for real results.
Arise Africa, Roar China: Black and Chinese Citizens of the World in the Twentieth Century (University of North Carolina Press, 2021) explores the close relationships between three of the most famous twentieth-century African Americans, W. E. B. Du Bois, Paul Robeson, and Langston Hughes, and their little-known Chinese allies during World War II and the Cold War--journalist, musician, and Christian activist Liu Liangmo, and Sino-Caribbean dancer-choreographer Sylvia Si-lan Chen. Charting a new path in the study of Sino-American relations, Gao Yunxiang foregrounds African Americans, combining the study of Black internationalism and the experiences of Chinese Americans with a transpacific narrative and an understanding of the global remaking of China's modern popular culture and politics. Gao reveals earlier and more widespread interactions between Chinese and African American leftists than accounts of the familiar alliance between the Black radicals and the Maoist Chinese would have us believe. The book's multilingual approach draws from massive yet rarely used archival streams in China and in Chinatowns and elsewhere in the United States. These materials allow Gao to retell the well-known stories of Du Bois, Robeson, and Hughes alongside the sagas of Liu and Chen in a work that will transform and redefine Afro-Asia studies. Hettie V. Williams Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of African American history in the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University where she teaches courses in African American history and U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
Arise Africa, Roar China: Black and Chinese Citizens of the World in the Twentieth Century (University of North Carolina Press, 2021) explores the close relationships between three of the most famous twentieth-century African Americans, W. E. B. Du Bois, Paul Robeson, and Langston Hughes, and their little-known Chinese allies during World War II and the Cold War--journalist, musician, and Christian activist Liu Liangmo, and Sino-Caribbean dancer-choreographer Sylvia Si-lan Chen. Charting a new path in the study of Sino-American relations, Gao Yunxiang foregrounds African Americans, combining the study of Black internationalism and the experiences of Chinese Americans with a transpacific narrative and an understanding of the global remaking of China's modern popular culture and politics. Gao reveals earlier and more widespread interactions between Chinese and African American leftists than accounts of the familiar alliance between the Black radicals and the Maoist Chinese would have us believe. The book's multilingual approach draws from massive yet rarely used archival streams in China and in Chinatowns and elsewhere in the United States. These materials allow Gao to retell the well-known stories of Du Bois, Robeson, and Hughes alongside the sagas of Liu and Chen in a work that will transform and redefine Afro-Asia studies. Hettie V. Williams Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of African American history in the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University where she teaches courses in African American history and U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Mindfulness Training and Stress Reactivity in Substance Abuse: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Stage I Pilot StudyIn this episode, Dr. Jud delves into groundbreaking research comparing mindfulness training (MT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for individuals with substance use disorders. This pilot study investigates the role of mindfulness in managing stress and addiction, highlighting its potential to reduce psychological and physiological stress responses. Learn how MT could become a viable treatment option alongside traditional therapies, the challenges faced during the study, and what these findings mean for the future of addiction treatment.Reference: Brewer, J. A., Sinha, R., Chen, J. A., Michalsen, R. N., Babuscio, T. A., Nich, C., ... & Rounsaville, B. J. (2009). Mindfulness Training and Stress Reactivity in Substance Abuse: Results from a Randomized, Controlled Stage I Pilot Study. Substance Abuse, 30(4), 306-317. DOI: 10.1080/08897070903250241Let's connect on Instagram
Arise Africa, Roar China: Black and Chinese Citizens of the World in the Twentieth Century (University of North Carolina Press, 2021) explores the close relationships between three of the most famous twentieth-century African Americans, W. E. B. Du Bois, Paul Robeson, and Langston Hughes, and their little-known Chinese allies during World War II and the Cold War--journalist, musician, and Christian activist Liu Liangmo, and Sino-Caribbean dancer-choreographer Sylvia Si-lan Chen. Charting a new path in the study of Sino-American relations, Gao Yunxiang foregrounds African Americans, combining the study of Black internationalism and the experiences of Chinese Americans with a transpacific narrative and an understanding of the global remaking of China's modern popular culture and politics. Gao reveals earlier and more widespread interactions between Chinese and African American leftists than accounts of the familiar alliance between the Black radicals and the Maoist Chinese would have us believe. The book's multilingual approach draws from massive yet rarely used archival streams in China and in Chinatowns and elsewhere in the United States. These materials allow Gao to retell the well-known stories of Du Bois, Robeson, and Hughes alongside the sagas of Liu and Chen in a work that will transform and redefine Afro-Asia studies. Hettie V. Williams Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of African American history in the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University where she teaches courses in African American history and U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies
This episode features Nausheen Chen, a three-time TEDx speaker and communication coach, in a powerful conversation on building confidence, authenticity, and presence in public speaking. She shares how to move beyond "autopilot speaking" through intentional use of pitch, pacing, and gestures, helping speakers connect more deeply with their audiences. Ash and Nausheen discuss how true confidence starts within, by challenging limiting beliefs, building self-trust, and preparing intentionally before speaking. They explore practical strategies for thought leadership, paid speaking, and overcoming common pitfalls like filler words. They also touch on the psychology of speaking, especially for introverts, and the importance of experimenting with personal style. Nausheen shares how to stay calm in unexpected moments and manage the emotional energy of powerful performances. Whether on stage or in a meeting, this episode offers tools to elevate your voice and presence. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to break free from autopilot speaking habits. Why inner confidence is the foundation of great communication. Practical techniques to improve pitch, pacing, and body language. How to overcome fear, limiting beliefs, and performance anxiety. The keys to establishing thought leadership and paid speaking success. Tips for networking and promoting your speaking career authentically. How to handle onstage challenges with confidence and composure. Ways to sustain your energy and presence for long-term impact. Connect with Nausheen Chen Website: https://www.speaking.coach/ Free Course: https://www.speaking.coach/free-course/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nausheenichen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nausheen.speaking.coach/?hl=en Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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