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It's Got HER Back Monday and we are starting light, we promise.   Gold era jewelry, Bingo Loco tickets for October, seeing Usher for the fourth or fifth time depending on who you ask, and a Chris Brown grudge that is going strong two decades later.   Then we get into it. Another Texas headline, another walking red flag. This time out of Plano, where a 32 year old mom went to pick up her kids from her estranged husband and never made it to brunch. We walk through the wellness check, the shirt he answered the door in, the phone call to his mom, and what police found in the garage the second time they came back. What really got us, though, was the timeline before all of it. Because two months earlier there were gorgeous family photos on the internet with "love of my life" captions and almost nobody knew they were separating.   From there it goes where it always goes with us: custody exchanges, public drop-offs, forgiveness we are not quite ready to hand out, a conversation about a first gun and the rules that came with it. It got heavy, y'all. We already promised each other the next one is funny. Thanks for sticking with us anyway.   Chapters: 00:00 That's it. I did it. 00:25 Got HER Back Monday and a gold era 01:10 Bingo Loco, Usher and a Chris Brown grudge 03:45 Jake from Plano and what is going on in that city 04:30 Two months of picture perfect family photos 05:30 Doom scrolling and the social media facade 06:00 The screen time trick that will humble you 08:00 I was so shocked you got a divorce 10:15 Opera music, Dr. Laura and living with Devin 11:30 The missed brunch and the wellness check 12:30 The shirt, the call to his mom, the garage 13:50 The TikTok that got a woman killed in Oklahoma 14:50 Story time culture and telling the whole truth 16:25 Custody exchanges and why public drop-offs matter 17:50 Grudges, forgiveness and 30 years of Joyce and Dean 19:30 Why I will not watch the news 20:30 What could they possibly have been fighting about 22:20 He got his first gun and the rules that came with it 23:30 The hard question I had to ask my son 24:20 Crimes of passion and just get the divorce 25:50 If my dad could do it, anybody can do anything 26:50 Scanning the room and fight or flight 29:40 Sleepovers, the couch and never feeling safe 31:20 EMDR, Lasik fears and taking medicine 33:00 Not Plano again 34:20 A mom watching a location pin 34:50 Follow us everywhere  

Was ist, wenn alle um einen herum "Erfahrungen" mit anderen sammeln und man selbst nicht? Wenn alle Teil der hookup culture sind, außer ich? Ist das "unattraktiv" oder doch eher empowernd? Wir sind heute "negative Nellys" und reden über die großen und kleinen Sorgen des Alltags. Ist Trauer der Life-hack wenn es um Themen geht, die einen gewöhnlich runterziehen?Schickt uns eure Couple Goals und Trostkastenthemen an: Trostkasten@duichetc.de

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Chasing Rare Birds: A Journey Beyond the Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-09-17-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren hadden een majestueuze tint van goud en koper in het Veluwe National Park.En: The leaves had a majestic shade of gold and copper in the Veluwe National Park.Nl: Hier tussen de oude bomen, waar de wind zachtjes door de takken fluisterde, liepen Bram en Sanne over een smal kronkelpad.En: Here among the ancient trees, where the wind gently whispered through the branches, Bram and Sanne walked along a narrow, winding path.Nl: Bram hield zijn verrekijker stevig vast.En: Bram held his binoculars tightly.Nl: Zijn ogen waren voortdurend in de lucht gericht, zoekend naar een zeldzame vogel die door het park zou migreren.En: His eyes were constantly fixed on the sky, searching for a rare bird that would migrate through the park.Nl: Sanne liep naast hem, genietend van de frisse herfstlucht en de geur van natte bladeren.En: Sanne walked beside him, enjoying the fresh autumn air and the smell of wet leaves.Nl: "Sanne, vandaag is dé dag," zei Bram, zijn vastberadenheid duidelijk te horen in zijn stem.En: "Sanne, today is *the* day," Bram said, his determination clear in his voice.Nl: Hij wilde bewijzen dat hij de vogel kon vinden, niet alleen voor Sanne, maar vooral voor zichzelf.En: He wanted to prove he could find the bird, not only for Sanne, but especially for himself.Nl: In zijn hart voelde hij de angst om te falen.En: In his heart, he felt the fear of failure.Nl: Zou hij de vogel wel vinden?En: Would he find the bird?Nl: Sanne glimlachte en kneep zachtjes in zijn hand, haar hoop meer gericht op een gezellige dag samen dan op de vogel.En: Sanne smiled and gently squeezed his hand, her hope more focused on a pleasant day together than on the bird.Nl: De lucht betrok en een koude wind stak op.En: The sky darkened, and a cold wind arose.Nl: Sanne sloeg haar armen om zich heen om warm te blijven.En: Sanne wrapped her arms around herself to stay warm.Nl: "We moeten misschien een andere keer terugkomen," stelde ze voor, haar stem voorzichtig.En: "We might need to come back another time," she suggested, her voice cautious.Nl: "Nee, we zijn zo dichtbij," drong Bram aan.En: "No, we're so close," Bram insisted.Nl: Zijn passie voor vogels was sterk, maar soms verloor hij zich in zijn zoektocht en vergat hij het moment te waarderen.En: His passion for birds was strong, but sometimes he got lost in his pursuit and forgot to appreciate the moment.Nl: Sanne zuchtte, twijfelend.En: Sanne sighed, hesitating.Nl: Ze wilde Bram niet teleurstellen, maar het plukken van het moment en de liefde die ze deelden was wat haar echt dierbaar was.En: She didn't want to disappoint Bram, but savoring the moment and the love they shared was what was truly precious to her.Nl: Toch besloot ze hem te volgen, dieper het park in, ondanks de donkere wolken die zich samenpakten.En: Yet she decided to follow him, deeper into the park, despite the dark clouds gathering.Nl: Niet lang daarna barstte de regen los.En: Not long after, the rain broke out.Nl: Koude druppels smolten op hun huid terwijl ze onder een breedbladige boom schuilden.En: Cold droplets melted on their skin as they took shelter under a broadleaf tree.Nl: Plotseling hoorden ze een schril geluid boven hen.En: Suddenly, they heard a shrill sound above them.Nl: Door het dichte bladerdek zagen ze een vleugelflits - de zeldzame vogel!En: Through the dense canopy, they saw a flash of wings - the rare bird!Nl: Bram's ogen straalden van vreugde en ongeloof.En: Bram's eyes shone with joy and disbelief.Nl: Terwijl ze de vogel bewonderden, keerde Sanne zich naar Bram.En: While they admired the bird, Sanne turned to Bram.Nl: "Soms denk ik dat we dit alles vergeten," zei ze, wijzend naar hun omgeving, "de schoonheid, samen... niet alleen de vogels."En: "Sometimes I think we forget all of this," she said, pointing to their surroundings, "the beauty, together... not just the birds."Nl: Bram keek naar haar, nat van de regen, maar met een warme glimlach.En: Bram looked at her, wet from the rain but with a warm smile.Nl: "Je hebt gelijk," gaf hij zachtjes toe.En: "You're right," he admitted softly.Nl: "Ik wil er voor ons zijn, niet alleen voor de vogels."En: "I want to be there for us, not just the birds."Nl: Ze wachtten samen tot de regen minderde en liepen toen hand in hand verder.En: They waited together until the rain subsided and then walked on hand in hand.Nl: De wereld voelde ineens warmer, vriendelijker, ondanks het regenachtige decor.En: The world suddenly felt warmer, friendlier, despite the rainy backdrop.Nl: Uiteindelijk verlieten ze het park.En: Eventually, they left the park.Nl: Hun stappen waren licht, hun hart gevuld met een nieuw begrip voor elkaar.En: Their steps were light, their hearts filled with a new understanding of each other.Nl: De zeldzame vogel die ze zagen, was niet langer het doel, maar een symbool van iets groters: het delen van het moment en de liefde tussen hen.En: The rare bird they had seen was no longer the goal, but a symbol of something greater: sharing the moment and the love between them.Nl: En terwijl de herfst zijn kleed van kleuren om hen heen drapeerde, begrepen Bram en Sanne dat de reis, samen, de echte vondst was geweest.En: And as autumn draped its cloak of colors around them, Bram and Sanne understood that the journey, together, had been the true find. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majesteuzeshade: tintwhispered: fluisterdenarrow: smalwinding: kronkelendbinoculars: verrekijkermigrate: migrerendetermination: vastberadenheidfailure: falensqueezed: kneeparose: stak opcautious: voorzichtiginsisted: drong aanhesitating: twijfelendsavoring: plukkenprecious: dierbaarshelter: schuilenbroadleaf: breedbladigeshrill: schrilcanopy: bladerdekdisbelief: ongeloofadmired: bewonderdensubside: minderenbackdrop: decordrifted: drapeerdeunderstanding: begripcloak: kleedsymbol: symboolappreciate: waarderenjourney: reis

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler kick things off by explaining why they missed last episode and poor Allie's many medical troubles. Then, they dive full-force into the 2026 movie “The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. Join them as they reveal very different opinions on what constitutes a wedding dealbreaker, battle the harsh rain and uncover the correct pronunciation of Zendaya's name. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Stormy Paths & Shared Journeys: Montserrat's Hidden Lessons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El dia de la Diada, un matí ple de promeses, Pere i Mireia van decidir explorar la bellesa de Montserrat.En: On the day of la Diada, a morning full of promises, Pere and Mireia decided to explore the beauty of Montserrat.Ca: Els cims escarpats i els camins ocults els cridaven amb la seva màgia antiga.En: The rugged peaks and hidden paths called to them with their ancient magic.Ca: L'aire estava fresc, i les fulles començaven a canviar de color amb la tardor propera.En: The air was fresh, and the leaves were beginning to change color with the approaching autumn.Ca: Pere, amb el seu esperit aventurer, caminava davant, mentre que Mireia, sempre cauta, s'assegurava que el camí fos segur.En: Pere, with his adventurous spirit, walked ahead, while Mireia, always cautious, made sure the path was safe.Ca: Tot anava bé fins que, sobtadament, el cel es va enfosquir.En: Everything was going well until suddenly the sky darkened.Ca: Unes ràfegues de vent fred van començar a bufar amb força.En: Cold gusts of wind began to blow forcefully.Ca: Un temporal inesperat va embolcallar la muntanya.En: An unexpected storm enveloped the mountain.Ca: La pluja va caure intensa, i el camí ràpidament es va fer relliscós.En: The rain fell intensely, and the path quickly became slippery.Ca: "Aquest camí ens portarà de tornada," va dir Pere, assenyalant una ruta més curta però més perillosa.En: "This path will take us back," said Pere, pointing to a shorter but more dangerous route.Ca: "No, Pere, hem de buscar refugi primer i esperar," va respondre Mireia, insistint a tornar enrere.En: "No, Pere, we need to find shelter first and wait," responded Mireia, insisting on turning back.Ca: Però Pere no volia fallar davant de Mireia.En: But Pere didn't want to fail in front of Mireia.Ca: Ell volia demostrar que podia guiar-los a través de la tempesta.En: He wanted to show he could guide them through the storm.Ca: Mentre discutien, la pluja es va intensificar, i la boira els va envoltar, ocultant tots els senyals del camí.En: As they argued, the rain intensified, and fog surrounded them, hiding all the path's signs.Ca: Havien de decidir ràpidament.En: They had to decide quickly.Ca: Pere va mirar a Mireia i va veure el nerviosisme en els seus ulls, però també la determinació.En: Pere looked at Mireia and saw the nervousness in her eyes, but also the determination.Ca: "Confia en mi aquesta vegada, però deixem que sigui un treball d'equip," va dir Mireia, agafant la mà de Pere amb fermesa.En: "Trust me this time, but let it be a teamwork effort," said Mireia, firmly taking Pere's hand.Ca: El camí es va convertir en una sèrie de decisions petites, cadascuna més crítica que l'anterior.En: The path turned into a series of small decisions, each more critical than the last.Ca: En arribar a una carena relliscosa, la tensió va arribar al màxim.En: Upon reaching a slippery ridge, the tension reached its peak.Ca: Si creuaven per on indicava Pere, era traïdorenc però més ràpid.En: If they crossed where Pere indicated, it was treacherous but faster.Ca: La ruta de Mireia semblava menys perillosa però llarga.En: Mireia's route seemed less dangerous but longer.Ca: Ambdós van mirar cap a un petit entrant en la roca que semblava ser una cova.En: Both looked toward a small recess in the rock that seemed to be a cave.Ca: Amb pressa, van decidir refugiar-se allà, rient nerviosament mentre el timbre de les seves veus es barrejava amb el tro.En: In a hurry, they decided to take shelter there, laughing nervously as their voices blended with the thunder.Ca: Dins la humida cova, van asseure's junts, escoltant com la tempesta es desfermava a fora.En: Inside the humid cave, they sat together, listening as the storm raged outside.Ca: Van compartir els seus temors i van riure de les seves pors.En: They shared their fears and laughed at their anxieties.Ca: Pere va descobrir que no sempre havia de ser el líder, i Mireia va guanyar confiança en la seva capacitat per afrontar el desconegut.En: Pere discovered that he didn't always need to be the leader, and Mireia gained confidence in her ability to face the unknown.Ca: Quan finalment la tempesta es va calmar, van sortir.En: When the storm finally calmed, they came out.Ca: L'aire estava net, i el sol començava a trencar els núvols.En: The air was clean, and the sun began to break through the clouds.Ca: Van trobar fàcilment el camí de retorn al monestir, aprenent que, en aquest dia especial per a Catalunya, la força compartida és el millor camí.En: They easily found the way back to the monastery, learning that, on this special day for Catalunya, shared strength is the best path.Ca: Montserrat quedava enrere, majestuosa com sempre.En: Montserrat was left behind, majestic as ever.Ca: Pere i Mireia van entendre que el seu vincle s'havia enfortit, no pels seus encerts, sinó per aprendre a cooperar, respectant les forces i febleses de l'altre.En: Pere and Mireia understood that their bond had strengthened, not through their successes, but by learning to cooperate, respecting each other's strengths and weaknesses.Ca: I així, un dia marcat per la tempesta es va convertir en una de les seves aventures més valorades i memorables.En: And so, a day marked by the storm turned into one of their most cherished and memorable adventures. Vocabulary Words:the promise: la promesathe peak: el cimthe path: el camíthe shelter: el refugithe storm: la tempestathe fog: la boirathe ridge: la carenathe cave: la covathe gust: la ràfegathe recess: l'entrantthe thunder: el trothe anxiety: l'ansietatthe bond: el vincleto explore: explorarrugged: escarpatto guide: guiarslippery: relliscósdetermination: determinarunexpected: inesperatmajestic: majestic/ahidden: ocultintensity: intensitatto envelop: embolcallardangerous: perillóstreacherous: traïdorenc/ahumid: humit/ato endure: endurirto insist: insistirto calm: calmarto mix: barrejar

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: When Art Speaks: Finding Inspiration at Nasjonalgalleriet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-08-29-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Åsa og Leif gikk hånd i hånd opp de brede trappene til Nasjonalgalleriet i Oslo.En: Åsa and Leif walked hand in hand up the wide steps to the Nasjonalgalleriet in Oslo.No: Solen kastet et gyllent lys over de vakre bygningene på Karl Johans gate, og høstluften begynte så vidt å lukte friskere.En: The sun cast a golden light over the beautiful buildings on Karl Johans gate, and the autumn air began to smell just a bit fresher.No: Inne i galleriet var atmosfæren stille og ærverdig, som om hvert maleri holdt på en hemmelighet.En: Inside the gallery, the atmosphere was quiet and reverent, as if each painting held a secret.No: Åsa, med sitt blonde hår samlet i en enkel hestehale, gikk med målrettede skritt mot galleriets kjente mesterverk.En: Åsa, with her blonde hair pulled back in a simple ponytail, walked purposefully towards the gallery's famous masterpieces.No: Hun trengte å finne en gnist til sitt neste maleri.En: She needed to find a spark for her next painting.No: Hennes siste kolleksjon hadde vært en suksess, men nå føltes lerretene hennes tomme og tankene uinspirerte.En: Her latest collection had been a success, but now her canvases felt empty and her thoughts uninspired.No: Leif, derimot, kastet nysgjerrige blikk på de forskjellige verkene rundt seg, men følte seg litt som en fisk på land.En: Leif, on the other hand, cast curious glances at the various works around him but felt a bit like a fish out of water.No: Hans lidenskap lå i historien, ikke kunsten.En: His passion lay in history, not art.No: Likevel ville han støtte Åsa, og han var fast bestemt på å engasjere seg på sin måte.En: Still, he wanted to support Åsa, and he was determined to engage himself in his own way.No: Da de nådde Edvard Munchs "Skrik", stoppet de begge opp.En: When they reached Edvard Munch's "The Scream," they both stopped.No: Bildets intense farger og sterke følelser grep Åsa.En: The painting's intense colors and strong emotions captivated Åsa.No: Hun kjente en bølge av følelser velte opp i seg, og plutselig ble det klart for henne hvilken retning hennes kunst skulle ta.En: She felt a wave of emotions rise within her, and suddenly it became clear to her which direction her art should take.No: En verden av sterke følelser og rå energi ventet på å bli utforsket på lerretet.En: A world of strong emotions and raw energy was waiting to be explored on the canvas.No: Mens Åsa sto der, fylt av nyvunnet inspirasjon, la Leif merke til forandringen i henne.En: As Åsa stood there, filled with newfound inspiration, Leif noticed the change in her.No: Hun så merkelig opplyst ut, som om hun hadde funnet en lysende sti å følge.En: She looked strangely illuminated, as if she had found a shining path to follow.No: "Dette maleriet," sa Åsa stille, "viser at kunst kan uttrykke alt vi ikke kan si med ord.En: "This painting," Åsa said softly, "shows that art can express everything we can't say with words."No: "Leif nikket og tilføye: "Det er som om det forteller en historie om menneskets indre kaos.En: Leif nodded and added, "It's as if it's telling a story about the chaos inside humans."No: " Hans kommentar overrasket dem begge, og han følte en ny forbindelse til sowohl kunsten som Åsa.En: His comment surprised them both, and he felt a new connection to both the art and to Åsa.No: Da de forlot galleriet, gikk Åsa med fornyet energi i stegene, hodet fullt av bilder og farger til fremtidige malerier.En: As they left the gallery, Åsa walked with renewed energy in her steps, her mind full of images and colors for future paintings.No: Leif kjente en varm følelse av tilfredshet, han hadde oppdaget noe verdifullt i å se verden gjennom Åsas øyne.En: Leif felt a warm sense of satisfaction, having discovered something valuable by seeing the world through Åsa's eyes.No: Fra denne dagen av ville de begge huske besøket til Nasjonalgalleriet som øyeblikket da kunstens kraft virkelig besjelet deres liv - for Åsa, en påminnelse om å følge sin egen vei, og for Leif, en nyvunnen kjærlighet til kunsten og den dypere forbindelsen det ga dem.En: From that day on, they would both remember the visit to the Nasjonalgalleriet as the moment when the power of art truly enlivened their lives—for Åsa, a reminder to follow her own path, and for Leif, a newfound love for art and the deeper connection it gave them. Vocabulary Words:reverent: ærverdigmasterpieces: mesterverkspark: gnistuninspired: uinspirertedetermined: bestemtengage: engasjerecaptivated: grepraw: råilluminated: opplystchaos: kaosintense: intensewave: bølgesecret: hemmelighetdirection: retningnewfound: nyvunnetconnection: forbindelseinspiration: inspirasjonsatisfaction: tilfredshetvaluable: verdigcollection: kolleksjonpurposefully: målrettedeemotions: følelserart: kunstencanvas: lerrethuman: mennesketspath: stistep: stegeneair: høstluftenfresh: friskereenergy: energi

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Building Bonds: When IKEA Adventures Go Off-Plan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-21-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lars och Astrid traskade in i IKEA för att köpa en ny bokhylla.En: Lars and Astrid trudged into IKEA to buy a new bookshelf.Sv: Utanför viner vinden med sommarstormens kraft.En: Outside, the wind howls with the power of a summer storm.Sv: Butiken var stor och fylld av inspiration.En: The store was large and full of inspiration.Sv: Astrid fnissar när hon passerar en avdelning med mjuka soffor och färgglada kuddar.En: Astrid giggles as she passes a section with soft sofas and colorful cushions.Sv: Lars håller fast i sin inköpslista och leder dem mer beslutsamt mot målet.En: Lars clutches his shopping list and leads them more decisively toward their goal.Sv: Plötsligt blir det mörkt.En: Suddenly, it gets dark.Sv: En kraftig åskknall hörs utanför, följd av ett plötsligt strömavbrott.En: A loud thunderclap is heard outside, followed by a sudden power outage.Sv: Nödbelysningen kastar ett svagt ljus över de moderna möblerna, och personalen börjar lugnt guida kunderna mot utgången.En: The emergency lighting casts a faint glow over the modern furniture, and the staff calmly begins guiding customers towards the exit.Sv: Lars och Astrid har redan plockat upp sin platta bokhylla och upptäcker snart att dörrarna är låsta tills säkerheten återställs.En: Lars and Astrid have already picked up their flat-packed bookshelf and soon discover that the doors are locked until safety is restored.Sv: Lars suckar och blinkar i det svaga ljuset.En: Lars sighs and blinks in the dim light.Sv: "Vi kanske kan använda tiden till nyttiga saker," säger han.En: "Maybe we can use the time for something useful," he says.Sv: Astrid ler busigt.En: Astrid grins playfully.Sv: "Som att bygga bokhyllan nu?"En: "Like building the bookshelf now?"Sv: föreslår hon.En: she suggests.Sv: Lars nickar och sprider ut instruktionerna på golvet.En: Lars nods and spreads out the instructions on the floor.Sv: Astrid börjar genast plocka med bitarna.En: Astrid immediately begins fiddling with the pieces.Sv: "Det här kan bli kul!"En: "This could be fun!"Sv: skrattar hon.En: she laughs.Sv: Lars börjar metodiskt sortera skruvar och plankor, medan Astrid flyttar runt dem.En: Lars methodically starts sorting screws and planks while Astrid rearranges them.Sv: "Astrid, instruktionerna säger tydligt att vi börjar med A-delarna," säger Lars precis, men Astrid lägger snabbt en C-del på rätt plats istället.En: "Astrid, the instructions clearly say to start with the A parts," Lars declares, but Astrid quickly places a C part in the right spot instead.Sv: Lars rynkar pannan när han inser vad hon gör.En: Lars frowns as he realizes what she is doing.Sv: "Ska du inte följa instruktionerna?"En: "Aren't you going to follow the instructions?"Sv: frågar han lite irriterat.En: he asks, a bit irritated.Sv: Astrid ler och håller upp en planka dramatiskt.En: Astrid smiles and holds up a plank dramatically.Sv: "Ibland är det roligt att improvisera!"En: "Sometimes it's fun to improvise!"Sv: utropar hon.En: she exclaims.Sv: Hans frustration bubblar men snart smittar Astrids skratt av sig, och han inser plötsligt det komiska i deras situation.En: His frustration bubbles up, but soon Astrid's laughter is contagious, and he suddenly realizes the comedy in their situation.Sv: "Okej, okej," säger Lars och ler tillslut brett.En: "Okay, okay," Lars says and finally smiles broadly.Sv: "Låt oss se vad vi kan skapa tillsammans!"En: "Let's see what we can create together!"Sv: Ett tag senare står poetiskt nog en något skev men stabil hylla framför dem.En: A while later, a somewhat crooked but stable shelf stands poetically in front of them.Sv: Lars rättar till en av hyllorna och ler.En: Lars adjusts one of the shelves and smiles.Sv: "Inte exakt enligt plan, men den fungerar."En: "Not exactly according to plan, but it works."Sv: De ser på sitt verk och brister ut i skratt.En: They look at their creation and burst into laughter.Sv: Hungriga och nöjda, styr de stegen mot cafeet, där de nöjer sig med varsin varmkorv i det svaga skenet från nödljusen.En: Hungry and satisfied, they head towards the café, where they settle for a hot dog each in the faint glow of the emergency lights.Sv: Där, bland skuggorna och stormens avtagande muller, inser Lars att det inte alltid är viktigt att allt går enligt plan.En: There, among the shadows and the storm's diminishing rumble, Lars realizes it isn't always important for everything to go according to plan.Sv: Samtidigt förstår Astrid att lite struktur ibland kan ge oväntat glädje.En: At the same time, Astrid understands that a little structure can sometimes bring unexpected joy.Sv: "Tack för att du lärde mig något nytt," säger Lars och kikar på Astrid med lättsamt allvar.En: "Thank you for teaching me something new," Lars says, glancing at Astrid with playful seriousness.Sv: "Nästa gång kanske vi prövar med en lampa," svarar Astrid och ler medan de njuter av sina korvar.En: "Maybe next time we can try with a lamp," responds Astrid with a smile, as they enjoy their hot dogs.Sv: Det visar sig att en perfekt blandning av struktur och spontanitet var just det som behövdes den kvällen i IKEA.En: It turns out that a perfect mix of structure and spontaneity was just what was needed that evening in IKEA. Vocabulary Words:trudged: traskadehowls: vinercushions: kuddarclutches: håller fastdecisively: beslutsamtthunderclap: åskknalloutage: strömavbrottemergency lighting: nödbelysningenfaint glow: svagt ljusguiding: guidalocked: låstadim: svagafiddling: plockamethodically: metodisktplanks: plankorfrowns: rynkar pannanirritated: irriteratimprovise: improviserabubbles up: bubblarpoetically: poetiskt nogcrooked: skevsatisfied: nöjdacafé: cafeetdiminishing rumble: avtagande mullerunexpected: oväntatteaching: lärdeplayful seriousness: lättsamt allvarhot dogs: korvarspontaneity: spontanitet

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of IGBNP, CC and Skills talk about why getting away and taking vacations has become so important to them. Growing up, neither remembers taking family vacations, so today they make it a priority to use some of their time and extra money to travel, recharge, and enjoy life together. The couple also get into the not-so-fun side of adulthood—homeownership! From unexpected repairs and projects to paying to remove squirrels from the house and a wasp nest from the backyard. It's another conversation about balancing responsibilities, making memories, and remembering to enjoy the life you're working so hard to build. 

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Summer Dreams and Amsterdam's Canals: A Tale of Compromise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-17-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zomer in Amsterdam was levendig.En: The summer in Amsterdam was lively.Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de grachten en de smalle straatjes waren vol met studenten en toeristen.En: The sun shone brightly above the canals, and the narrow streets were filled with students and tourists.Nl: Midden in deze bruisende stad zaten Bastiaan en Anouk op een terrasje aan het Leidseplein.En: In the middle of this bustling city, Bastiaan and Anouk sat on a terrace at Leidseplein.Nl: Ze hadden afgesproken om hun plannen voor het komende semester te bespreken.En: They had agreed to discuss their plans for the upcoming semester.Nl: "Ik wil op reis, Anouk," zei Bastiaan ineens.En: "I want to travel, Anouk," Bastiaan suddenly said.Nl: Zijn ogen glinsterden, alsof hij de wereld wilde omarmen.En: His eyes sparkled as if he wanted to embrace the world.Nl: Anouk glimlachte, maar haar glimlach was vermoeid.En: Anouk smiled, but her smile was tired.Nl: “Oh Bastiaan, ik heb het zo druk met mijn stage in Rotterdam. Ik wil eigenlijk wat rust.”En: "Oh, Bastiaan, I am so busy with my internship in Rotterdam. I actually want some rest."Nl: Bastiaan keek nadenkend naar zijn koffie.En: Bastiaan looked thoughtfully at his coffee.Nl: Hij wist hoe belangrijk de stage voor Anouk was.En: He knew how important the internship was for Anouk.Nl: Ze was altijd op zoek naar nieuwe uitdagingen, maar de laatste tijd verlangde ze naar stabiliteit.En: She was always looking for new challenges, but lately, she longed for stability.Nl: Toch had hij al een plan.En: Still, he had a plan.Nl: Iets wat hij hoopte haar enthousiast zou maken.En: Something he hoped would get her excited.Nl: "Wat dacht je ervan om samen een weekend weg te gaan?" stelde Bastiaan voor.En: "What do you think about a weekend getaway together?" Bastiaan proposed.Nl: "Net voordat het nieuwe semester begint. Even ontsnappen aan alles."En: "Just before the new semester starts. A little escape from everything."Nl: Anouk schudde haar hoofd.En: Anouk shook her head.Nl: “Nee, Bastiaan, ik moet me echt op mijn stage concentreren. Het is mijn kans om te groeien.”En: "No, Bastiaan, I really need to focus on my internship. It's my chance to grow."Nl: Bastiaan zuchtte.En: Bastiaan sighed.Nl: Hij wilde haar begrijpen.En: He wanted to understand her.Nl: Toch bleef het idee aan hem knagen.En: Yet, the idea kept gnawing at him.Nl: Een paar dagen later besloot hij iets impulsiefs te doen, iets wat niet bij zijn gebruikelijke, doordachte stijl paste.En: A few days later, he decided to do something impulsive, something that didn't match his usual, thoughtful style.Nl: Hij kocht tickets voor een kort weekendje weg naar Texel.En: He bought tickets for a short weekend away to Texel.Nl: Hij hoopte dat, zodra ze de tickets zag, ze zich toch zou laten overtuigen.En: He hoped that once she saw the tickets, she would be persuaded.Nl: Toen hij haar de verrassing liet zien, fronste Anouk.En: When he showed her the surprise, Anouk frowned.Nl: "Waarom, Bastiaan? Waarom deze haast? Wanneer zal ik dan tijd hebben om mijn stagevoorbereidingen af te ronden?"En: "Why, Bastiaan? Why the rush? When will I have time to finish my internship preparations?"Nl: Bastiaan zag de ernst in haar ogen.En: Bastiaan saw the seriousness in her eyes.Nl: Misschien had hij te impulsief gehandeld.En: Perhaps he had acted too impulsively.Nl: "Anouk, ik dacht... een paar dagen weg van alles zal ons allebei goeddoen."En: "Anouk, I thought... a few days away from it all would do us both good."Nl: Anouk zuchtte, maar er verscheen een glimlach op haar gezicht.En: Anouk sighed, but a smile appeared on her face.Nl: “Bastiaan, je bent zo lief. Maar ik heb stabiliteit nodig. Misschien kunnen we na mijn stage gaan? Ik wil ook tijd met je doorbrengen.”En: "Bastiaan, you're so sweet. But I need stability. Maybe we can go after my internship? I also want to spend time with you."Nl: Dat was het compromis waar Bastiaan niet aan had gedacht.En: That was the compromise Bastiaan hadn't thought of.Nl: Hij keek naar Anouk en glimlachte.En: He looked at Anouk and smiled.Nl: “Dat klinkt goed. Dan hebben we iets om naar uit te kijken.”En: "That sounds good. Then we have something to look forward to."Nl: En zo maakten ze een nieuwe afspraak.En: And so they made a new agreement.Nl: Anouk zou haar stage afronden, en daarna, als beloning, zouden ze samen een avontuur aangaan.En: Anouk would complete her internship, and afterward, as a reward, they would go on an adventure together.Nl: Bastiaan besefte dat niet alles gepland hoeft te worden om goed te zijn, en Anouk leerde dat af en toe loslaten ook een pad naar groei kan zijn.En: Bastiaan realized that not everything has to be planned to be good, and Anouk learned that sometimes letting go can also be a path to growth.Nl: Samen genoten ze van de lange zomerdagen in Amsterdam, wetende dat er een prachtige belofte in de toekomst lag.En: Together, they enjoyed the long summer days in Amsterdam, knowing that a beautiful promise lay in the future. Vocabulary Words:lively: levendigbrightly: felnarrow: smallebustling: bruisendeterrace: terrasjesparkled: glinsterdeninternship: stagestability: stabiliteitgetaway: weekendjeescape: ontsnappenrushed: haastthoughtful: nadenkendimpulsive: impulsiefspersuaded: overtuigenfrowned: fronsteseriousness: ernstcompromise: compromisadventure: avontuurembrace: omarmenlonged: verlangdegnawing: knagensurprise: verrassingpreparations: voorbereidingenappeared: verscheenpromise: beloftereward: beloningagreed: afgesprokendiscuss: besprekenproposed: stelde voordoordachte: thoughtful

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Sunset Surprises: Love and Life Lessons in Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-13-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol caía sobre el horizonte, cubriendo el Park Güell en tonos dorados y rosados, dándole un aire de ensueño.En: The sun was setting over the horizon, covering Park Güell in golden and rosy hues, giving it a dreamlike atmosphere.Es: Mateo, de pie bajo la colina Catalonia, miraba la escena con una mezcla de emoción y nervios.En: Mateo, standing under the Catalonia hill, watched the scene with a mix of excitement and nerves.Es: Era el fin de semana del aniversario con Isabel, y quería que todo fuera perfecto.En: It was the weekend of his anniversary with Isabel, and he wanted everything to be perfect.Es: Isabel, con su cabello ondeando suavemente al viento, caminaba a su lado, admirando las coloridas baldosas y las estructuras que parecían salidas de un cuento de hadas.En: Isabel, with her hair gently waving in the wind, walked beside him, admiring the colorful tiles and the structures that seemed straight out of a fairy tale.Es: Su sonrisa era la luz que guiaba a Mateo, quien sentía el peso de la sorpresa que había preparado.En: Her smile was the guiding light for Mateo, who felt the weight of the surprise he had prepared.Es: Sin embargo, no todo iba según lo planeado.En: However, not everything was going as planned.Es: Carlos, su amigo bienintencionado pero distraído, había prometido ser su cómplice.En: Carlos, his well-intentioned but distracted friend, had promised to be his accomplice.Es: Pero, había sido un desafío.En: But, it had been a challenge.Es: Cada vez que Carlos abría la boca, Mateo temía que revelara su plan secreto.En: Every time Carlos opened his mouth, Mateo feared he would reveal his secret plan.Es: Carlos había insistido en contar historias de sus viajes anteriores al parque, bordeando siempre el tema del aniversario.En: Carlos had insisted on telling stories of his previous trips to the park, always skirting the topic of the anniversary.Es: ―¿Recuerdas cuando hablamos del... tú sabes...?En: "Remember when we talked about the... you know...?"Es: ―decía Carlos con guiños obvios que hicieron que el corazón de Mateo latiera más rápido.En: Carlos would say with obvious winks that made Mateo's heart beat faster.Es: La tarde avanzaba y Mateo decidió que necesitaba actuar.En: The afternoon went on and Mateo decided he needed to act.Es: No era el momento de enojarse con Carlos, sino de confiar en su intuición.En: It wasn't the time to be angry with Carlos, but to trust his intuition.Es: Mientras caminaban por el viaducto de las Golondrinas, Mateo tomó a Isabel de la mano y la llevó lejos de los murmullos de las demás personas.En: As they walked by the Viaducto de las Golondrinas, Mateo took Isabel by the hand and led her away from the murmurs of the other people.Es: ―Isabel, espera aquí un momento, por favor ―dijo Mateo con una sonrisa nerviosa.En: "Isabel, wait here for a moment, please," Mateo said with a nervous smile.Es: Ella lo miró con curiosidad, pero asintió.En: She looked at him with curiosity, but nodded.Es: Aprovechando un momento en que Carlos admiraba una vista particularmente grandiosa, Mateo se acercó y le susurró que necesitaba más tiempo a solas.En: Seizing a moment when Carlos was admiring a particularly grand view, Mateo approached and whispered that he needed more time alone.Es: Carlos, entendiendo finalmente la situación, levantó las manos en señal de rendición y les dio su espacio.En: Carlos, finally understanding the situation, raised his hands in surrender and gave them their space.Es: Cuando el sol comenzó a desaparecer tras el horizonte, Mateo se volvió hacia Isabel y, con una voz honesta y amorosa, empezó a hablar.En: When the sun began to disappear behind the horizon, Mateo turned to Isabel and, with an honest and loving voice, began to speak.Es: Le contó cuánto ella significaba para él, cuánto había deseado sorprenderla y cómo cada pequeño momento juntos era un regalo.En: He told her how much she meant to him, how much he had wanted to surprise her, and how each little moment together was a gift.Es: Finalmente, sacó un pequeño colgante que había comprado un día en un mercado de Las Ramblas, símbolo de su compromiso y amor.En: Finally, he took out a small pendant he had bought one day at a market on Las Ramblas, a symbol of his commitment and love.Es: Isabel, conmovida, lo abrazó con fuerza.En: Isabel, moved, hugged him tightly.Es: ―Mateo, no importa si es una gran sorpresa o un simple paseo, lo que importa es lo que tenemos ―dijo Isabel con lágrimas de felicidad.En: "Mateo, it doesn't matter if it's a big surprise or a simple walk, what matters is what we have," Isabel said with tears of happiness.Es: La noche terminó bajo las estrellas del cielo de Barcelona.En: The night ended under the stars of the Barcelona sky.Es: Mateo aprendió que el verdadero regalo no era la sorpresa en sí, sino el amor sincero que compartían.En: Mateo learned that the true gift was not the surprise itself, but the sincere love they shared.Es: Carlos, manteniéndose intencionalmente a distancia, observaba desde lejos con una sonrisa satisfecha.En: Carlos, maintaining some distance intentionally, watched from afar with a satisfied smile.Es: Entre las luces y las sombras del parque, el amor de Mateo e Isabel se fortalecía, listo para enfrentar cualquier desafío que se les presentara.En: Amid the lights and shadows of the park, the love of Mateo and Isabel grew stronger, ready to face any challenge that came their way. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: el horizontegolden: doradosrosy: rosadosdreamlike: de ensueñothe hill: la colinato wave: ondearthe tile: la baldosathe structure: la estructurathe fairy tale: el cuento de hadasthe weight: el pesoto prepare: prepararthe accomplice: el cómplicedistracted: distraídoto reveal: revelarthe story: la historiathe intuition: la intuiciónto trust: confiarthe murmur: el murmulloto whisper: susurrarto surrender: rendirsehonest: honestato mean: significarthe surprise: la sorpresathe pendant: el colgantethe commitment: el compromisothe tear: la lágrimathe shadow: la sombrato face: enfrentarthe challenge: el desafíoto strengthen: fortalecer

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Ferragosto Mystery: Adventure on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-03-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto il sole cocente dell'estate italiana, Giulia e Matteo guidavano lungo la splendida Costiera Amalfitana, le onde azzurre che si infrangevano dolcemente contro le scogliere drammatiche.En: Under the scorching sun of the Italian summer, Giulia and Matteo drove along the stunning Costiera Amalfitana, the blue waves gently crashing against the dramatic cliffs.It: Era Ferragosto, e la coppia si godeva la libertà e la bellezza del sud d'Italia.En: It was Ferragosto, and the couple was enjoying the freedom and beauty of southern Italy.It: La loro auto a noleggio, un'utilitaria blu, era parcheggiata lungo una stradina stretta e sinuosa.En: Their rental car, a blue compact car, was parked along a narrow, winding road.It: Giulia, sempre in cerca di avventura, aprì il bagagliaio per sistemare le loro borse da spiaggia.En: Giulia, always in search of adventure, opened the trunk to arrange their beach bags.It: Fu allora che notò una valigia scura, sporca di polvere, nascosta tra la loro attrezzatura.En: It was then that she noticed a dark suitcase, dusty and hidden among their equipment.It: "Matteo, guarda qui," disse, il cuore palpitante per l'eccitazione.En: "Matteo, look here," she said, her heart racing with excitement.It: Matteo, sempre pragmatico, si avvicinò con cautela.En: Matteo, always pragmatic, approached cautiously.It: "Dobbiamo consegnarla alla polizia," disse, il suo tono serio e calmo.En: "We must turn it over to the police," he said, his tone serious and calm.It: Ma Giulia non riusciva a staccare lo sguardo dalla valigia.En: But Giulia couldn't take her eyes off the suitcase.It: La aprirono insieme e scoprirono che era piena di mazzette di soldi.En: They opened it together and discovered it was full of bundles of money.It: Giulia rideva nervosamente, la sua mente già alla ricerca di una storia eccitante dietro quel ritrovamento.En: Giulia laughed nervously, her mind already searching for an exciting story behind the find.It: "Potrebbe essere la nostra opportunità," sussurrò, colma di sogni di avventura.En: "It could be our chance," she whispered, filled with dreams of adventure.It: "Possiamo scoprire chi ha lasciato questa valigia qui."En: "We can find out who left this suitcase here."It: Matteo scosse la testa.En: Matteo shook his head.It: "Tutto questo è rischioso.En: "All of this is risky.It: Dobbiamo pensare alla nostra vacanza."En: We must think about our vacation."It: Cominciò una discussione tra i due.En: A discussion started between them.It: Giulia voleva cercare indizi e risolvere il mistero.En: Giulia wanted to search for clues and solve the mystery.It: Matteo voleva semplicemente riportare il denaro alle autorità, evitando problemi.En: Matteo simply wanted to return the money to the authorities, avoiding problems.It: Nonostante i dubbi di Matteo, Giulia insistette per investigare.En: Despite Matteo's doubts, Giulia insisted on investigating.It: Passarono il pomeriggio a camminare per i vicoli del paese, cercando di essere discreti.En: They spent the afternoon walking through the town's narrow streets, trying to be discreet.It: Pur cercando di mantenere il rilassamento delle vacanze, il pensiero della valigia non li lasciava mai.En: Even while trying to maintain the relaxation of their vacation, the thought of the suitcase never left them.It: La tensione raggiunse il culmine quando si accorsero di essere seguiti da una figura silenziosa.En: The tension reached its peak when they realized they were being followed by a silent figure.It: In un vicolo che si affacciava sulle scogliere, il misterioso inseguitore li raggiunse.En: In an alley overlooking the cliffs, the mysterious follower caught up with them.It: Gli occhi dell'uomo erano nascosti dietro occhiali scuri.En: The man's eyes were hidden behind dark glasses.It: "Vi stavamo cercando," disse con voce ferma, ma non minacciosa.En: "We were looking for you," he said in a firm but not threatening voice.It: Giulia parlò in fretta, spiegando loro la decisione di consegnare la valigia alla polizia.En: Giulia spoke quickly, explaining their decision to turn the suitcase over to the police.It: Matteo annuì, sostenendo l'idea con la calma che lo caratterizzava.En: Matteo nodded, supporting the idea with the calm that characterized him.It: L'uomo li osservò per un lungo momento.En: The man watched them for a long moment.It: Infine, fece un passo indietro.En: Finally, he stepped back.It: "Beh, siete onesti," mormorò.En: "Well, you are honest," he murmured.It: Prese la valigia, si voltò e scomparve tra le ombre dei vicoli.En: He took the suitcase, turned, and disappeared into the shadows of the alleys.It: Giulia e Matteo guardarono il mare, silenziosi.En: Giulia and Matteo looked at the sea, silent.It: L'avventura era finita, ma in loro rimase una nuova consapevolezza.En: The adventure was over but left them with a new sense of awareness.It: "Non dimenticherò mai questo Ferragosto," disse Giulia con un sorriso.En: "I will never forget this Ferragosto," said Giulia with a smile.It: "E io non dimenticherò mai quanto sei coraggiosa," rispose Matteo, stringendole la mano.En: "And I will never forget how brave you are," replied Matteo, holding her hand.It: Mentre il sole tramontava e colorava il cielo d'oro, si incamminarono verso la loro auto.En: As the sun set, painting the sky gold, they walked towards their car.It: Ora sapevano che, con un pizzico di avventura e un po' di prudenza, le storie inaspettate possono trasformare la vita di tutti i giorni in qualcosa di veramente speciale.En: They now knew that, with a pinch of adventure and a bit of caution, unexpected stories can turn everyday life into something truly special. Vocabulary Words:the suitcase: la valigiathe cliffs: le scoglierethe mystery: il misterothe trunk: il bagagliaiothe heart: il cuorethe money: i soldithe tension: la tensionethe afternoon: il pomeriggiothe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe discussion: la discussionethe vacation: la vacanzathe police: la poliziathe adventure: l'avventurathe follower: l'inseguitorethe glasses: gli occhialithe streets: i vicolithe awareness: la consapevolezzathe figure: la figurathe shadow: l'ombrathe sky: il cielothe sea: il marethe dream: il sognothe chance: la possibilitàthe equipment: l'attrezzaturathe danger: il pericolothe suspense: il suspensethe freedom: la libertàthe peak: il culminethe gesture: il gestothe step: il passo

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.After last week's incredibly heavy episode, Allie and Tyler are keeping it light with the heist-oriented film The Thomas Crown Affair. Join them as they talk about all the subtle ways Pierce Brosnan had to pretend this character wasn't similar to James Bond and discuss the weird amount of times Allie watched this with her family. Did Crown make the right call to become a fugitive? Listen and find outSpecial thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Welcome back to WE LOVE TO HATE EVERYTHING and another stop in Brown Town—where the finances are questionable, the influencer dreams are thriving, and somehow Janelle is still winning at life by doing the absolute least.THIS WEEK'S LINEUP:

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode Lance and Jacklyn rehash their summer adventures.  The nephews are in town and it was a nonstop party.  Lance gives listeners the lowdown on World Cup soccer 2026 and the Treasure Chest includes some new picks.Enjoy!

"Your partner is not broken. Your relationship is not unsalvageable. She is simply going through one of the most profound biological transitions of a human life—and she shouldn't have to navigate it alone." — Dr. Rachel PopeWhy This Guide ExistsWhy is it that the most common question women in menopause support groups ask is: "How do I explain this to my partner?"How do you explain that the irritability, the sleep loss, the brain fog, and the sudden physical changes are not personal attacks or signs of a relationship unraveling, but rather the result of a massive, systemic neurological and hormonal transition?To bridge this gap, board-certified OBGYN and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Rachel Pope created this comprehensive audio guide. Written with equal measures of clinical precision and direct, honest language, this guide is designed specifically for the partner who loves a woman in transition. It is not designed to help you "fix" or "manage" her; it is designed to help you understand the profound science of what she is experiencing so you can show up as a true, informed partner.What You Will Learn in This Guide: Perimenopause: The actual timeline (it can last 4 to 10 years), ovarian decline, the pituitary "shout" (FSH), and why standard blood tests frequently miss it. Physical Body Transition: The real thermoregulatory science of hot flashes, night sweats, sleep architecture changes, metabolic shifts (visceral fat distribution), and cardiovascular safety. Psychological Landscape: Why her brain is not betraying her. The neurochemical connection between fluctuating estrogen, serotonin, GABA, sudden anxiety, panic, and "brain fog." Sex, Desire, Intimacy: Demystifying Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), painful intercourse, the drop in testosterone, and the crucial shift from spontaneous to responsive desire. Practical Protocols for Partners: How to own the cognitive labor of the household, optimize the bedroom temperature (65°F to 68°F), utilize better intimacy tools (like UberLube), and support her medical treatment decisions (including Menopause Hormone Therapy).The Partner's Quick Communication Cheat Sheet:Instead of saying the wrong thing, try shifting your language to show partnership:Instead of: "You're being so emotional about this." Try: "I can see this is hard. I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere."Instead of: "Is it your hormones again?" Try: "What does support look like for you right now?"Resources Locate a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) near you at menopause.org Follow @drrachelpope on Instagram Love, Sex, and MenopauseIf you found this guide helpful, please leave us a 5-star review and share this episode with a friend or partner who needs to hear it!

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Magic Under Tivoli's Stars: An Unexpected Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Sommeren havde lagt sig som en varm dyne over København.En: Summer had spread like a warm blanket over København.Da: Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med farverige blomster og den boblende lyd af latter.En: Tivoli Gardens was filled with colorful flowers and the bubbling sound of laughter.Da: Lysene begyndte at funkle, som solen gik ned.En: The lights began to twinkle as the sun set.Da: Midt i denne magiske atmosfære gik Freja og Mikkel hånd i hånd.En: In the midst of this magical atmosphere, Freja and Mikkel walked hand in hand.Da: Freja, fuld af liv og ivrig efter nye oplevelser, strålede af glæde ved tanken om dagens eventyr.En: Freja, full of life and eager for new experiences, beamed with joy at the thought of the day's adventure.Da: Mikkel, en mand der foretrak planlægning, holdt for en gangs skyld et firkantet kort over Tivoli frem for sig.En: Mikkel, a man who preferred planning, for once was holding a map of Tivoli in front of him.Da: "Mikkel, lad os slippe kontrollen.En: "Mikkel, let's let go of control.Da: Vi kan godt tage en spontan tur!"En: We can take a spontaneous trip!"Da: foreslog Freja muntert.En: suggested Freja cheerfully.Da: Mikkel tøvede.En: Mikkel hesitated.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, Freja.En: "I don't know, Freja.Da: Vi kunne gå glip af noget vigtigt."En: We might miss something important."Da: Freja sendte ham et opmuntrende smil.En: Freja gave him an encouraging smile.Da: "Nogle gange er det sjovt bare at følge hjertet."En: "Sometimes it's fun just to follow your heart."Da: Mikkel sukkede let, men kunne ikke modstå Frejas smitteglæde.En: Mikkel sighed lightly but couldn't resist Freja's infectious joy.Da: De lod kortet falde og begav sig ind i det ukendte.En: They let the map fall and ventured into the unknown.Da: Først gik de gennem Den Gamle Have med sine smukke blomsterbede.En: First, they walked through Den Gamle Have with its beautiful flower beds.Da: Efter en tur i karrusellen, hvor Freja grinte så højt, at parken rungede, begyndte Mikkel at løsne op.En: After a ride on the carousel, where Freja laughed so loudly that the park echoed, Mikkel began to loosen up.Da: Hans skuldre blev mindre anspændte, og han tog sig selv i at nyde spontaniteten.En: His shoulders became less tense, and he found himself enjoying the spontaneity.Da: Da de nåede pariserhjulet, kunne Mikkel se, hvordan Freja næsten hoppede af spænding.En: When they reached the Ferris wheel, Mikkel could see how Freja was almost jumping with excitement.Da: "Kom nu, Mikkel!En: "Come on, Mikkel!Da: Lad os se verden fra oven!"En: Let's see the world from above!"Da: Det var her, på toppen af pariserhjulet, at Freja og Mikkels blik mødtes.En: It was here, at the top of the Ferris wheel, that Freja and Mikkel's gazes met.Da: Freja kunne næsten mærke kreativiteten og livsglæden flamme op indeni sig igen.En: Freja could almost feel creativity and joy flaring up inside her again.Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding og lod Tivolis skønhed fange ham uden frygt for det uforudsigelige.En: Mikkel took a deep breath and let the beauty of Tivoli capture him without fear of the unpredictable.Da: "Dette er faktisk ret fantastisk," indrømmede Mikkel, mens han kiggede ud over byen.En: "This is actually quite amazing," Mikkel admitted as he looked out over the city.Da: Freja klemte hans hånd.En: Freja squeezed his hand.Da: "Se, det er ikke så slemt at være spontan, vel?"En: "See, it's not so bad to be spontaneous, is it?"Da: Som de sluttede dagen under Tivolis funklende lamper, følte Mikkel sig taknemmelig for Frejas mod til at bryde med rutinen.En: As they ended the day under Tivoli's sparkling lights, Mikkel felt grateful for Freja's courage to break the routine.Da: "Tak, Freja.En: "Thank you, Freja.Da: Jeg kunne aldrig have oplevet dette uden dig."En: I could never have experienced this without you."Da: Freja smilede blidt.En: Freja smiled gently.Da: "Og jeg har lært, at lidt planlægning heller ikke skader.En: "And I've learned that a little planning doesn't hurt either.Da: Måske kunne vi kombinere de to næste gang?"En: Maybe we could combine the two next time?"Da: Mikkel nikkede, og de gik videre hånd i hånd, fyldt med nye indtryk og styrket af dagens oplevelser.En: Mikkel nodded, and they continued walking hand in hand, filled with new impressions and strengthened by the day's experiences.Da: Tivoli Gardens havde åbnet døre til deres indre drømme og glæder, mens natten omsluttede dem i et løfte om flere eventyr at komme.En: Tivoli Gardens had opened doors to their inner dreams and joys, as the night enveloped them in a promise of more adventures to come. Vocabulary Words:spread: lagt sigblanket: dynemidst: midtadventure: eventyreager: ivrigbeamed: stråledespontaneous: spontanhesitated: tøvedeencouraging: opmuntrendeinfectious: smitteglædeventured: begav sigcarousel: karrusellenechoed: rungedetense: anspændteloosen: løsnespontaneity: spontanitetenexcitement: spændingcreativity: kreativitetenflares: flamme opbeauty: skønhedadmitted: indrømmedegrateful: taknemmeligroutine: rutinensqueezed: klemtecourage: modplanning: planlægningimpressions: indtrykstrengthened: styrketenveloped: omsluttedepromise: løfte

In this episode, Toya Johnson and Red Rush open up about marriage, blended family, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it really takes to build love intentionally in public. From balancing business and family to navigating visibility through reality TV and their content, they’re redefining modern Black love and leadership. This conversation is honest, warm, and deeply grounded in partnership. This episode is about love, family, and building a life rooted in intention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.It's a terrifying new release as Allie and Tyler break down the 2025 movie “Obsession” at the height of its theatrical dominance. Join them as they discuss writer/director Curry Barker's masterpiece and cover everything from Inde Navarrette's shockingly impeccable and horrifying performance, Barker's not-so-humble YouTube beginnings and (for some reason) shout out their favorite pasta place in NYC. Is “Obsession” worth the obsession? Listen and find out. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Seagulls and Surprises: Love in the Stockholm Archipelago Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken klart över Stockholm skärgård.En: The sun shone brightly over Stockholm archipelago.Sv: Vattnet glittrade som tusen små diamanter.En: The water glittered like a thousand tiny diamonds.Sv: Lars och Astrid var på en klippa, omgiven av grönskande träd och havets bris.En: Lars and Astrid were on a cliff, surrounded by lush trees and the sea breeze.Sv: Det var vår, och midsommar närmade sig.En: It was spring, and midsummer was approaching.Sv: Lars hade planerat en romantisk picknick, och han var fast besluten att göra detta till en dag att minnas.En: Lars had planned a romantic picnic, and he was determined to make this a day to remember.Sv: Lars satte sig ner och arrangerade en filt med omsorg.En: Lars sat down and carefully arranged a blanket.Sv: Han hade med sig en korg fylld med nybakta bullar, jordgubbar, och smörgåsar.En: He had brought a basket filled with freshly baked buns, strawberries, and sandwiches.Sv: Han log mot Astrid.En: He smiled at Astrid.Sv: "Jag hoppas detta blir perfekt," sa han lite nervöst.En: "I hope this will be perfect," he said a bit nervously.Sv: Astrid skrattade.En: Astrid laughed.Sv: Hon älskade hans optimism, men visste också att verkligheten ofta kunde spela spratt.En: She loved his optimism, but also knew that reality often held surprises.Sv: Det dröjde inte länge innan en djärv mås dök upp.En: It didn't take long before a bold seagull showed up.Sv: Den cirklade glatt ovan Lars och Astrid, ivrig att se vad det fanns för godsaker.En: It circled happily above Lars and Astrid, eager to see what goodies were there.Sv: Måsen satte sikte på smörgåsarna.En: The seagull set its sights on the sandwiches.Sv: Lars försökte vifta bort måsen men den var envis.En: Lars tried to wave the seagull away, but it was persistent.Sv: Med en hastig manöver lyckades måsen nappa åt sig en smörgås.En: With a swift move, the seagull managed to snatch a sandwich.Sv: Lars blev först förskräckt och sedan beslutsam.En: Lars was first alarmed and then determined.Sv: "Vi kan inte låta en mås förstöra detta!"En: "We can't let a seagull ruin this!"Sv: utbrast han.En: he exclaimed.Sv: Han började improvisera och skyddade maten med handen samtidigt som han försökte skoja bort situationen.En: He started improvising, protecting the food with his hand while trying to joke about the situation.Sv: Astrid skrattade högt.En: Astrid laughed loudly.Sv: "Kanske är måsen hungrig för att den också försöker imponera på någon," skämtade hon.En: "Maybe the seagull is hungry because it's also trying to impress someone," she joked.Sv: Skrattet ekade över vattnet när Lars sprang runt, försökte shooa bort den fräcka måsen.En: Their laughter echoed over the water as Lars ran around, trying to shoo away the cheeky seagull.Sv: Men i det ögonblicket, när de båda kämpade mot naturens påhitt, kände de sig mer nära varandra än någonsin.En: But at that moment, when they both struggled against nature's antics, they felt closer to each other than ever.Sv: Det var inte den perfekta picknicken Lars hade föreställt sig, men det var deras picknick, fylld av skratt och kaos.En: It wasn't the perfect picnic Lars had envisioned, but it was their picnic, filled with laughter and chaos.Sv: Till slut, när måsen flugit iväg med sitt pris, satte sig Lars och Astrid ner igen.En: Finally, when the seagull flew away with its prize, Lars and Astrid sat down again.Sv: De åt resterna av maten, tittade på varandra och såg glädjen i det oväntade.En: They ate the rest of the food, looked at each other, and saw the joy in the unexpected.Sv: Lars insåg att verklig romantik inte alltid ligger i perfektion utan i skrattet och delade stunder.En: Lars realized that true romance doesn't always lie in perfection but in laughter and shared moments.Sv: Astrid, med ett leende i ögonvrån, tog Lars hand.En: Astrid, with a smile in her eyes, took Lars' hand.Sv: "Det var definitivt minnesvärt," sa hon varmt.En: "It was definitely memorable," she said warmly.Sv: Lars log tillbaka, nu tryggare, för både han och Astrid visste att det var deras uppriktiga stunder som band dem samman.En: Lars smiled back, now more confident, for both he and Astrid knew it was their sincere moments that bound them together.Sv: När solen började sjunka, och de packade ihop, insåg de att ibland är det de oplanerade ögonblicken som faktiskt betyder mest.En: As the sun began to set, and they packed up, they realized that sometimes it's the unplanned moments that actually mean the most.Sv: För dem, hade dagen blivit precis det Lars drömt om, men på ett sätt han aldrig hade kunnat förutse.En: For them, the day had become exactly what Lars had dreamed of, but in a way he could never have predicted. Vocabulary Words:shone: skenarchipelago: skärgårdglittered: glittradelush: grönskandebreeze: brisapproaching: närmade sigdetermined: fast beslutennervously: nervöstoptimism: optimismreality: verklighetenbold: djärvseagull: måscircling: cirklandepersistent: envisswift: hastigalarm: förskräcktimprovising: improviseraprotecting: skyddadeantics: påhittenvisioned: föreställt sigchaos: kaosunexpected: oväntadememorable: minnesvärtpacked: packadeunplanned: oplaneradeechoed: ekadefrank: uppriktigashared: deladedismiss: skratta bortprize: pris

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Freedom: A Heartfelt Journey in the Negev Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-13-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: במדבר הנגב, השמש זרחה בעדינות על פני אבן החול, וצבעי בוקר רכים צבעו את המקום בשלווה.En: In the Negev Desert, the sun gently shone over the sandstone, and soft morning colors painted the area with tranquility.He: נעם, גבר עם נפש מחפשת וראש מלא מחשבות, הלך עם שירה אל עבר מחנה הריטריט הרוחני.En: Noam, a man with a searching soul and a mind full of thoughts, walked with Shira towards the spiritual retreat camp.He: הוא נשם עמוק, מנסה לשחרר את חששותיו מהבדיקות האחרונות אצל הרופא - אבחנה בלתי צפויה על מצב בלב.En: He took a deep breath, trying to release his worries from the recent doctor's examinations - an unexpected diagnosis concerning his heart condition.He: זה היה רק לפני שבוע שהוא ושירה קיבלו את החדשות.En: It was only a week ago that he and Shira received the news.He: עכשיו, הם קיוו למצוא שלווה וקצת נחמה במדבר.En: Now, they hoped to find peace and some comfort in the desert.He: אווירת הפסחא ושקט המדבר הארצי היו מושלמים למען מדיטציה.En: The atmosphere of the Pesach and the earthly silence of the desert were perfect for meditation.He: על אף ששירה תמכה בו בכל מה שקרה, עמוק פנימה היא הרגישה את הפחד, אך היא נשארה חזקה, תחת מעטה של נחישות, למען נעם.En: Even though Shira supported him with everything that happened, deep inside she felt the fear, yet she remained strong, wrapped in a cloak of determination, for Noam's sake.He: במהלך היום הראשון במחנה, הם השתתפו בהרצאות ושיחות שהציעו כלים למצוא שלווה פנימית.En: During the first day at the camp, they participated in lectures and discussions offering tools to find inner peace.He: אך נעם התקשה להתרכז.En: But Noam struggled to concentrate.He: כל מה שהוא חשב עליו היה העתיד שלו ושל שירה, והאם החלום המשותף שלהם להשלים את המסע הזה יוכל להימשך.En: All he could think about was his and Shira's future, and whether their shared dream to complete this journey could continue.He: בערב, לקראת חגיגות ל"ג בעומר, כולם סביב המדורה ושרו שירים.En: In the evening, toward the Lag BaOmer celebrations, everyone gathered around the campfire and sang songs.He: אז, ברגע של גשמכי שלום, בעוד השמים התמלאו בכוכבים והאש קרנה חום מבריק, הוא הרגיש משהו משתנה.En: Then, in a moment of transcendent peace, while the sky filled with stars and the fire radiated brilliant warmth, he felt something change.He: במהלך המדיטציה הקבוצתית סביב המדורה, יושב לצידה של שירה והאש מרצדת, נעם חש זרם של חום בתוכו.En: During the group meditation around the campfire, sitting next to Shira and the fire flickering, Noam felt a stream of warmth within him.He: בו ברגע, היה לו רגע של בהירות.En: At that moment, he experienced clarity.He: פתאום, כל הדאגות שלו נדחקו והוחלפו בתחושה של קבלה.En: Suddenly, all his worries were pushed aside and replaced with a sense of acceptance.He: הערב ההוא היה נקודת מפנה.En: That evening was a turning point.He: נעם קם בבוקר עם תחושת תחדשות.En: Noam woke up the next morning with a sense of renewal.He: הוא הבין שהמצב החדש שלו לא אומר סוף לחלומות שלו ושל שירה.En: He realized that his new condition did not mean the end of his and Shira's dreams.He: יחד הם תכננו את הדרך קדימה, עם תקווה בלב ומחשבה פתוחה, לגבור על כל הקשיים.En: Together, they planned the way forward, with hope in their hearts and open minds, to overcome any challenges.He: השמש המשיכה לזרוח על המדבר, בדיוק כפי שהייתה כשהגיעו.En: The sun continued to rise over the desert, just as it had when they arrived.He: נעם ושירה חזרו לעולם עם תובנה חדשה, להרהר בדרך שצפויה להם, לא עוד כבעיה שיש להיאבק בה, אלא כהרפתקה שיש לחוות.En: Noam and Shira returned to the world with newfound insight, to reflect on the path ahead of them, no longer as a problem to fight, but as an adventure to experience.He: הם ידעו שכעת, לא משנה מה יקרה, הם יוכלו יחד לרקוד סביב אש החיים, עם אומץ בלב ורוח חופשיה בראש.En: They knew that now, no matter what happens, they could dance together around the fire of life, with courage in their hearts and a free spirit in their minds.He: כך, במדבר הנגב הגדול והריק שלכאורה, מצאו את הדרור הפנימי.En: Thus, in the seemingly vast and empty Negev Desert, they found their inner freedom. Vocabulary Words:tranquility: שלווהretreat: ריטריטexaminations: בדיקותdiagnosis: אבחנהcondition: מצבcomfort: נחמהatmosphere: אווירהmeditation: מדיטציהdetermination: נחישותlectures: הרצאותtools: כליםconcentrate: להתרכזtranscendent: גשמכיclarity: בהירותacceptance: קבלהrenewal: תחדשותchallenges: קשייםinsight: תובנהreflect: להרהרadventure: הרפתקהcourage: אומץfreedom: דרורspiritual: רוחניunexpected: בלתי צפויהgathered: סביבflickering: מרצדתstream: זרםbrilliant: מבריקpath: דרךearthly: הארציBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler peel back the curtain behind cinema's most poorly kepy secret society with “The Skulls.” Join them as they rage at this movie's poorly executed plot, unnecessarily shaky camera work and its ability to get Creed's “Higher” stuck in their heads. They also briefly get into this film's two — yes, somehow TWO — direct-to-DVD sequels.Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

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Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler take on the box office darling, “The Housemaid” starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. For once, one of them read the book, so they get into every difference, every inner monologue the movie missed as well as how Hollywood's beauty standard of women led to some pretty dumb changes. Was Sydney Sweeney's apathetic acting enough to rescue this adaptation? Listen and find out. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bridging Distance: Love Grows Through Virtual Grocery Dates Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-16-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的清晨，丽华坐在她的小公寓里，环顾四周，看着那些郁郁葱葱的盆栽植物，心里感到一丝宁静。En: In the morning in Beijing, Lihua sat in her small apartment, looking around at the lush potted plants, feeling a sense of tranquility.Zh: 然而，与在旧金山的志辉的距离使她有些不安。En: However, the distance from Zhihui in San Francisco made her somewhat uneasy.Zh: 时差和繁忙的生活让他们很难找到合适的时间相聚。En: The time difference and busy life made it difficult for them to find the right time to be together.Zh: 于是，他们决定尝试每周一次的虚拟杂货购物约会，希望能通过这种方式缩短彼此的距离。En: So, they decided to try having virtual grocery shopping dates once a week, hoping to shorten the distance between them in this way.Zh: 志辉站在旧金山公寓明亮的厨房里，太阳将金色的余晖洒满房间。En: Zhihui stood in the bright kitchen of his San Francisco apartment, the golden sunset filling the room.Zh: 他按下了视频通话按钮。En: He pressed the video call button.Zh: “嗨，丽华！”他笑着说，屏幕上的眼睛闪烁着兴奋。En: "Hi, Lihua!" he said with a smile, his eyes on the screen sparkling with excitement.Zh: “你好，志辉。”丽华微笑着回答，然后调整了一下摄像头，确保他能看到周围的植物。En: "Hello, Zhihui." Lihua replied with a smile, then adjusted the camera to ensure he could see the plants around her.Zh: “今天你想买些什么？”志辉问道。他手里握着一张购物清单。En: "What do you want to buy today?" Zhihui asked, holding a shopping list in his hand.Zh: “我需要一些蔬菜和水果，还有鸡蛋。”丽华答道，“你呢？”En: "I need some vegetables and fruits, and eggs." Lihua replied, "How about you?"Zh: “差不多，我这边还想买点意大利面和牛油果。”En: "Pretty much the same, and I also want to get some pasta and avocados."Zh: 两人开始在各自的超市中穿行，指着货架上的商品，分享选物品的心得。En: They started strolling through their respective supermarkets, pointing to the items on the shelves and sharing thoughts on their picks.Zh: “这个苹果看起来不错！”志辉展示了一个红红的苹果。En: "This apple looks good!" Zhihui showed a shiny red apple.Zh: “是啊，我这边也有。我们可以一起做苹果派！”丽华建议。En: "Yes, I have that over here too. We can make apple pie together!" suggested Lihua.Zh: “好主意！”志辉兴奋地回应，“顺便说一句，我这边准备做鸡肉意大利面呢。”En: "Great idea!" Zhihui responded excitedly, "By the way, I'm planning to make chicken pasta here."Zh: “真巧！我也有这计划。”丽华惊讶地笑了，看着屏幕上的志辉，仿佛距离从未存在。En: "What a coincidence! I had that plan too." Lihua laughed in surprise, looking at Zhihui on the screen, as if the distance never existed.Zh: 购物结束后，他们仍然在线，先后在各自厨房中忙碌起来。En: After the shopping ended, they remained online, busying themselves in their respective kitchens.Zh: 虽然隔着屏幕，但三明治的香味和锅里的煮沸声让他们仿佛置身同一个空间。En: Despite being across screens, the aroma of sandwiches and the sound of boiling pots made them feel as if they were in the same space.Zh: 两人按各自的节奏做着饭菜，不时交流心得，分享烹饪的乐趣。En: Each followed their own pace in cooking, frequently exchanging notes and sharing the joy of cooking.Zh: 当两人结束了一天的视频购物和做饭后，丽华轻轻呼了一口气，她感到满足而愉快。En: After finishing their day of video shopping and cooking, Lihua let out a gentle sigh, feeling satisfied and joyful.Zh: “谢谢你，志辉。我感觉离你近了很多。”En: "Thank you, Zhihui. I feel much closer to you."Zh: “不客气，丽华。这真是一段美好的时光。我们应该把它变成一种习惯。”志辉温柔地说道。En: "You're welcome, Lihua. It was such a lovely time. We should make it a habit." Zhihui said gently.Zh: “好啊！”丽华点了点头。En: "Sure!" Lihua nodded.Zh: 就这样，他们决定每周一次的视频购物约会，将这种分隔两地的新生活方式变成一种甜美的例行公事。En: Thus, they decided to have a video grocery date once a week, turning this new long-distance lifestyle into a sweet routine.Zh: 丽华因这种新尝试而感到更加开放，而志辉则找到了与她相连的稳定感。En: Lihua felt more open because of this new attempt, and Zhihui found a sense of stability in connecting with her.Zh: 春天温暖的阳光伴随着他们的笑声，将两颗心紧紧相连。En: The warm spring sunshine accompanied by their laughter brought their hearts closer together. Vocabulary Words:lush: 郁郁葱葱tranquility: 宁静uneasy: 不安virtual: 虚拟sunset: 余晖sparkling: 闪烁adjusted: 调整respective: 各自strolling: 穿行coincidence: 巧paced: 节奏exchanging: 交流gentle: 温柔sigh: 呼habit: 习惯routine: 例行公事attempt: 尝试stability: 稳定感accompanied: 伴随着golden: 金色apartment: 公寓grocery: 杂货plants: 植物supermarkets: 超市boiling: 煮沸connecting: 相连attempt: 尝试sharing: 分享satisfied: 满足joyful: 愉快

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unexpected Adventure: Love and Laughter in Nyhavn's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-03-12-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn i København strålede i farver.En: Nyhavn in København glowed in colors.Da: De smukke huse langs kanalen glødede under forårssolen.En: The beautiful houses along the canal gleamed under the spring sun.Da: Freja gik hånd i hånd med Lukas, mens blomsterduften blandede sig med lugten af havet.En: Freja walked hand in hand with Lukas while the scent of flowers mixed with the smell of the sea.Da: Hun elskede livligheden omkring dem, lyden af latter og musik fyldte luften.En: She loved the liveliness around them, the sound of laughter and music filled the air.Da: Freja var spændt.En: Freja was excited.Da: Turen til København var længe ventet.En: The trip to København was long-awaited.Da: Hun ønskede at skabe minder med Lukas, vade gennem gaderne og nyde hinandens selskab.En: She wanted to create memories with Lukas, wander through the streets, and enjoy each other's company.Da: Lukas, mere forsigtig af natur, havde planlagt deres dag til mindste detalje.En: Lukas, more cautious by nature, had planned their day down to the smallest detail.Da: Men Freja elskede hans betænksomhed.En: But Freja loved his thoughtfulness.Da: De satte sig for at tage en bådtur gennem Nyhavns kanaler.En: They decided to take a boat tour through Nyhavn's canals.Da: Vandet reflekterede de farverige bygninger, da båden begyndte at glide.En: The water reflected the colorful buildings as the boat began to glide.Da: Freja sugede atmosfæren til sig, mens Lukas smilede ved siden af hende.En: Freja soaked in the atmosphere while Lukas smiled beside her.Da: Pludselig blev det idylliske øjeblik afbrudt.En: Suddenly, the idyllic moment was interrupted.Da: Lukas begyndte at trække vejret tungt.En: Lukas began to breathe heavily.Da: Freja kendte straks tegnene på en astmaanfald.En: Freja immediately recognized the signs of an asthma attack.Da: Hun greb hans hånd, mens panikken steg i hans øjne.En: She grabbed his hand as panic rose in his eyes.Da: De var uforberedte, og hans inhalator var ingen steder at finde.En: They were unprepared, and his inhaler was nowhere to be found.Da: Freja indså hurtigt, at hun måtte handle.En: Freja quickly realized she had to act.Da: Mange tanker fløj gennem hendes hoved.En: Many thoughts rushed through her head.Da: Hun kunne ringe efter hjælp, men hvad hvis det tog for lang tid?En: She could call for help, but what if it took too long?Da: Pludselig så hun en apoteksskilt på den anden side af kanalen.En: Suddenly, she saw a pharmacy sign on the other side of the canal.Da: Uden tøven tog hun beslutningen.En: Without hesitation, she made the decision.Da: "Jeg løber til apoteket," sagde hun og løsnede grebet om hans hånd.En: "I'll run to the pharmacy," she said, loosening her grip on his hand.Da: Lukas forsøgte at protestere, men hun kyssede hans pande og løb af sted.En: Lukas tried to protest, but she kissed his forehead and ran off.Da: Freja skubbede sig gennem folkemængden.En: Freja pushed her way through the crowd.Da: Hendes hjerte bankede hårdt.En: Her heart pounded hard.Da: Hun ønskede kun at nå til apoteket i tide.En: She only wanted to reach the pharmacy in time.Da: Endelig, forpustet, nåede hun frem.En: Finally, breathless, she arrived.Da: Hun forklarede hurtigt situationen, og personalet rakte hende en inhalator.En: She quickly explained the situation, and the staff handed her an inhaler.Da: Hun gik tilbage med hurtige skridt.En: She walked back quickly.Da: Lukas kæmpede stadig, men han ventede trofast.En: Lukas was still struggling, but he waited faithfully.Da: Freja rakte ham inhalatoren.En: Freja handed him the inhaler.Da: Hun så lettelsen i hans ansigt, da han trak vejret lettere.En: She saw the relief on his face as he breathed easier.Da: Lukas kyssede hendes pande.En: Lukas kissed her forehead.Da: "Tak," hviskede han.En: "Thank you," he whispered.Da: Freja smilede, lettet over at have fundet en løsning.En: Freja smiled, relieved to have found a solution.Da: Hun forstod nu vigtigheden af forberedelse, men også hvordan spontanitet kunne føre til uventet glæde.En: She now understood the importance of preparation, but also how spontaneity could lead to unexpected joy.Da: Resten af deres dag blev fyldt med latter og kærlige blikke.En: The rest of their day was filled with laughter and loving glances.Da: Nyhavn lyste op omkring dem.En: Nyhavn lit up around them.Da: Foråret bar en ny betydning.En: Spring carried a new meaning.Da: Freja og Lukas gik hånd i hånd, klar til nye oplevelser, nu mere bevidste om styrken i selve øjeblikket.En: Freja and Lukas walked hand in hand, ready for new experiences, now more aware of the strength in living in the moment. Vocabulary Words:glowed: stråledegleamed: glødedescent: blomsterduftenlivelihood: livlighedenlaughter: latterawaited: ventetcautious: forsigtigthoughtfulness: betænksomhedreflect: reflekteredeglide: glideidyllic: idylliskeinterrupted: afbrudtpanic: panikkeninhale: inhalatorunprepared: uforberedtehesitation: tøvenprotest: protesterebreathless: forpustetfaithfully: trofastrelief: lettelsenspontaneity: spontanitetunexpected: uventetglances: blikawareness: bevidstestrength: styrkenmoment: øjeblikketwander: vaderushed: fløjcrowd: folkemængdenexplain: forklarede

Fluent Fiction - French: From Hesitation to Triumph: A Chamonix Ski Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-03-12-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La neige tombait doucement sur la station de Chamonix, enveloppant le village dans un manteau blanc étincelant.En: The snow was falling gently over the Chamonix resort, wrapping the village in a sparkling white blanket.Fr: Les chalets en bois étaient ornés de guirlandes lumineuses, et la douce odeur de chocolat chaud flottait dans l'air.En: The wooden chalets were adorned with twinkling lights, and the sweet smell of hot chocolate wafted through the air.Fr: Tout autour, les montagnes imposantes se dressaient, attirant skieurs et aventuriers venus goûter aux plaisirs de l'hiver.En: All around, the towering mountains stood, attracting skiers and adventurers eager to enjoy the pleasures of winter.Fr: Émile et Claudine marchaient main dans la main vers le pied des pistes.En: Émile and Claudine walked hand in hand towards the foot of the slopes.Fr: Émile était un skieur passionné, toujours en quête de nouvelles descentes excitantes.En: Émile was a passionate skier, always in search of new thrilling runs.Fr: Claudine, elle, bien que novice, était déterminée.En: Claudine, although a novice, was determined.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle voulait suivre Émile, même sur les pentes les plus ardues.En: Today, she wanted to follow Émile, even on the most challenging slopes.Fr: Leur première journée avait été remplie de descentes faciles, idéales pour permettre à Claudine de s'habituer.En: Their first day had been filled with easy runs, perfect for allowing Claudine to get used to skiing.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, Émile avait une idée en tête : il voulait montrer à Claudine la piste noire qu'il avait découverte.En: But today, Émile had an idea in mind: he wanted to show Claudine the black run he had discovered.Fr: "C'est une opportunité," disait-il, les yeux brillants d'excitation, "un souvenir unique."En: "It's an opportunity," he said, his eyes shining with excitement, "a unique memory."Fr: En arrivant au sommet de la piste redoutée, un frisson d'appréhension parcourut Claudine.En: Upon reaching the top of the daunting slope, a shiver of apprehension ran through Claudine.Fr: La pente semblait abrupte et les skieurs expérimentés glissaient à une vitesse vertigineuse.En: The slope appeared steep, and experienced skiers were speeding down it at a dizzying pace.Fr: "Je ne sais pas, Émile," murmura-t-elle, hésitante.En: "I don't know, Émile," she murmured, hesitant.Fr: "Et si je tombe ?"En: "What if I fall?"Fr: Émile observa le visage de Claudine.En: Émile observed Claudine's face.Fr: Son enthousiasme fut tempéré par une douce compréhension.En: His enthusiasm was tempered with gentle understanding.Fr: Il se rendit compte que le défi pouvait attendre.En: He realized that the challenge could wait.Fr: "Nous pouvons choisir une autre piste," proposa-t-il gentiment.En: "We can choose another slope," he suggested kindly.Fr: Mais avant qu'il ne puisse continuer, Claudine prit une grande inspiration.En: But before he could continue, Claudine took a deep breath.Fr: "Je veux essayer," affirma-t-elle avec une détermination nouvelle.En: "I want to try," she declared with newfound determination.Fr: Ils s'élancèrent ensemble, Émile guidant Claudine avec patience.En: They set off together, Émile guiding Claudine with patience.Fr: Chaque virage était une petite victoire pour elle.En: Each turn was a small victory for her.Fr: Émile restait près d'elle, sa présence rassurante.En: Émile stayed close to her, his presence reassuring.Fr: Petit à petit, l'assurance de Claudine grandissait.En: Little by little, Claudine's confidence grew.Fr: Ses craintes fondirent, laissant place à une joie pure.En: Her fears melted away, replaced by pure joy.Fr: Arrivés en bas, Claudine exulta.En: When they arrived at the bottom, Claudine exulted.Fr: "Je l'ai fait !En: "I did it!Fr: Nous l'avons fait !"En: We did it!"Fr: s'exclama-t-elle, un sourire radieux illuminant son visage.En: she exclaimed, a radiant smile lighting up her face.Fr: Émile, fier comme jamais, l'enlaça chaleureusement.En: Émile, proud as ever, embraced her warmly.Fr: Il était heureux de voir sa compagne découvrir une nouvelle confiance en elle-même.En: He was happy to see his companion discovering new confidence in herself.Fr: Durant le reste du séjour, les pistes de Chamonix devinrent leur terrain d'entente.En: During the rest of the stay, the slopes of Chamonix became their common ground.Fr: Claudine, plus sûre d'elle, accompagnait Émile à travers de nouvelles expériences.En: Claudine, more self-assured, accompanied Émile through new experiences.Fr: Quant à Émile, il avait appris à savourer chaque moment partagé, découvrant que, parfois, le véritable défi était de grandir ensemble.En: As for Émile, he had learned to savor each shared moment, discovering that sometimes, the real challenge was growing together. Vocabulary Words:the resort: la stationthe blanket: le manteauadorned: ornéstwinkling: étincelanteswafted: flottaitthe adventurer: l'aventurierthe pleasure: le plaisirthe slope: la pentethe run: la descentethe opportunity: l'opportunitéthe memory: le souvenirdaunting: redoutéethe shiver: le frissonthe apprehension: l'appréhensionthe turn: le viragethe victory: la victoirereassuring: rassurantethe confidence: l'assurancethe fear: la craintethe joy: la joieradiant: radieuxembraced: enlaçathe stay: le séjourthe slope: la pistethe common ground: le terrain d'ententeself-assured: sûre d'ellethe challenge: le défithrilling: excitanteshesitant: hésitantetempered: tempéré

Send a textMarriage doesn't come with a manual, but somehow there are rules everyone expects you to know. In this episode, CC and Skills talk about the unwritten rules of marriage—the lessons you learn through experience, mistakes, and growth together. From respect and communication to having each other's back, we discuss the little things that quietly hold a relationship together.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler wade into potentially dicey waters with the seminal erotic thriller, “Dressed To Kill.” Join them as they discuss how incredibly incorrect this movie is about the trans community, the major twist and how quickly they saw it coming as well as get into the weeds on how none of the women in this movie know how to shower. Is this Michael Caine's best performance ever? Listen and find out why it's not! Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Send a textIn this episode of It's Good But Not Perfect, CC and Skills tackle the growing concern of children's privacy in gaming and on social media platforms. With more kids connecting online than ever before, are they truly safe? The couple discuss the risks of predators, oversharing, and the false sense of security many parents have when it comes to digital spaces.

»Social Therapy – was braucht die Liebe von uns?« ist der Liebes-Crashkurs vom SPIEGEL-Podcast »Smarter leben«. In fünf Folgen spricht Host Lenne Kaffka mit der Paarforscherin und Therapeutin Sonja Bröning. Darüber, wie die Liebe wächst – und woran sie zerbricht. Es geht um Leidenschaft, Erwartungen und Zweifel. Und darum, was Forschung und Social Media über Beziehungen und Dating verraten. Immer mittwochs – und mit SPIEGEL+ schon jeweils eine Woche früher. In Folge 1 von »Social Therapy« geht es um die große Frage, was wir von unserem Gegenüber erwarten dürfen und können. Und wie sich #HighStandards oder #CoupleGoals auf Beziehungen und beim Dating auswirken. Mehr Infos:SPIEGEL-Loveletter:Alle Ausgaben vom Loveletter Woran Liebende erkennen, ob es langfristig passt Was Männer und Frauen beim Date falsch und richtig machen können Ist ein bisschen Romantik zu viel verlangt? Smarter leben:Wie wir Enttäuschungen besser verarbeiten Beziehungskrisen vorbeugen und rechtzeitig erkennen Social Clips aus dieser Folge: https://www.tiktok.com/@veni.vidivictoria/video/7488976794222087446 https://www.tiktok.com/@znowhite/video/7276129547982998817 https://www.tiktok.com/@nic_hellwinkel/video/7368404656441019681 https://www.tiktok.com/@irmacala/video/7384404470790114593   https://www.tiktok.com/@dominic.ves/video/7562604796008615190 https://www.tiktok.com/@monamlr/video/7529958495974706454 https://www.tiktok.com/@yoursonsdaydream/video/7518836750207274262 https://www.tiktok.com/@barbiewithkanak/video/7384470520542154017 (aufgerufen am 13.11.2025) https://www.tiktok.com/@alicia_knebel/video/7561526330538413334 https://www.tiktok.com/@alianasophie/video/7301679248782200096 https://www.tiktok.com/@adorable_caro/video/7290505977953029408 https://www.tiktok.com/@sincerelyilaaa/video/7455045128344833302 https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmarlenskii/video/7467643372392451351 https://www.tiktok.com/@lilicurious/video/7443484909127208214 https://www.tiktok.com/@nic_hellwinkel/video/7368404656441019681 https://www.tiktok.com/@saskiaxm/video/7524056353627770134 https://www.tiktok.com/@callyoursisalice/video/7386980849377479969 +++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.This one is a tough one so please pay attention to the trigger warnings up top. Allie and Tyler discuss Nocturnal Animals, a movie that's hard to find the levity in but dammit they find a way. Join them as they discuss strategies for roadside confrontation, constantly mistake Jake Gyllenhaal for Jake Johnson and marvel at the work of Aaron Taylor Johnson. Don't be like Tyler and wait a decade to watch this movie. Do it now and give Not Couple Goals a listen.Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Winter Hike: Lessons of Care and Caution in Bükk Nemzeti Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Bence és Zsófi korán reggel elindultak a Bükk Nemzeti Parkba.En: Bence and Zsófi set out early in the morning to the Bükk Nemzeti Park.Hu: Az utak havasak voltak, a fák ágai alatt hó ropogott.En: The roads were snowy, and snow crunched under the branches of the trees.Hu: A tél csendje körülvette őket.En: The silence of winter surrounded them.Hu: Bence izgatottan nézett előre, alig várta, hogy elérjék a kilátót.En: Bence looked forward excitedly, eagerly anticipating reaching the lookout point.Hu: Szerette a hegyek kihívásait, de Zsófi mindig óvatos volt.En: He loved the challenges of the mountains, but Zsófi was always cautious.Hu: Ahogy haladtak felfelé, Bence véletlenül megcsúszott egy jeges sziklán.En: As they ascended, Bence accidentally slipped on an icy rock.Hu: "Semmi baj," mondta gyorsan, de Zsófi azonnal aggódni kezdett.En: "No problem," he said quickly, but Zsófi immediately started to worry.Hu: "Lehet, hogy kificamítottad a bokád," mondta csendesen.En: "You might have sprained your ankle," she said quietly.Hu: Bence csak mosolygott, és igyekezett élénkebben lépkedni.En: Bence just smiled and tried to step more briskly.Hu: Az erdőben a hó finoman hullott körülöttük.En: In the forest, snow gently fell around them.Hu: Az éles, friss levegő tele volt a fagyos téli napsütés fényével.En: The sharp, fresh air was filled with the light of the frosty winter sunshine.Hu: Zsófi néha megállt, hogy meleg teát kortyoljon, és arra is figyelt, hogyan lép Bence.En: Zsófi occasionally stopped to sip warm tea and paid attention to how Bence was stepping.Hu: "Biztos vagy benne, hogy minden rendben van?En: "Are you sure everything's okay?"Hu: " kérdezte újra.En: she asked again.Hu: Bence csak legyintett, és eltökélten haladt tovább.En: Bence just waved it off and resolutely moved forward.Hu: "El kell érnünk a kilátót naplemente előtt," mondta.En: "We have to reach the lookout before sunset," he said.Hu: "Ez az egyik legszebb hely télen.En: "It's one of the most beautiful places in winter."Hu: " Az út a völgy szélén vezetett, ahol a táj kinyílt előttük.En: The path led along the edge of the valley, where the landscape opened up before them.Hu: De ahogy tovább mentek, Bence botladozni kezdett.En: But as they continued, Bence started to stumble.Hu: A bokája egyre jobban fájt, de büszkeségből nem állt meg.En: His ankle hurt more and more, but out of pride, he didn't stop.Hu: Zsófi szemfülesen észrevette a finom jeleket.En: Zsófi shrewdly noticed the subtle signs.Hu: "Bence, állj meg," mondta határozottan.En: "Bence, stop," she said firmly.Hu: Végül leültette Bencét egy nagy kőre.En: Finally, she sat Bence down on a large rock.Hu: Ő óvatosan levette Bence bakancsát, és meglátta, hogy a bokája megduzzadt.En: She carefully removed Bence's boot and saw that his ankle was swollen.Hu: "Ez nem csak egy kis fájdalom," jegyezte meg szigorúan.En: "This isn't just a little pain," she noted sternly.Hu: "Kockázatos lenne tovább menni.En: "It would be risky to continue."Hu: " Bence nagyot sóhajtott.En: Bence sighed deeply.Hu: Tudta, hogy Zsófi igaza van.En: He knew Zsófi was right.Hu: "Rendben, elismerem," mondta bűnbánóan.En: "Okay, I admit it," he said repentantly.Hu: "Lássuk, hogyan tudunk visszajutni.En: "Let's see how we can get back."Hu: " Zsófi gyengéden bekötözte Bence bokáját, majd segített neki felállni.En: Zsófi gently bandaged Bence's ankle and then helped him stand.Hu: Ahogy lassan visszafelé indultak, Bence belátta, hogy néha jobb vigyázni magunkra, mintsem kockáztatni.En: As they slowly headed back, Bence realized that sometimes it's better to take care of ourselves than to take risks.Hu: Zsófi mosolygott, megértette, hogy Bence tanult a helyzetből.En: Zsófi smiled, understanding that Bence had learned from the situation.Hu: Bence most már másképp nézett Zsófira.En: Now Bence looked at Zsófi differently.Hu: "Köszönöm, hogy mindig vigyázol rám," mondta.En: "Thank you for always watching out for me," he said.Hu: "Fontos, hogy ne siessünk el semmit.En: "It's important not to rush anything."Hu: " Az erdő csöndjében visszafelé haladva, Bence azon gondolkodott, hogy a legnagyobb kaland néha a leginkább védett utakon található.En: As they moved back through the quiet forest, Bence thought that the greatest adventure is sometimes found on the safest paths. Vocabulary Words:crunched: ropogottsurrounded: körülvetteanticipated: vártaexcitedly: izgatottanchallenges: kihívásaitcautious: óvatosascended: haladtak felfeléslipped: megcsúszottsprained: kificamítottadbriskly: élénkebbengently: finomanshrewdly: szemfülesensubtle: finomswollen: megduzzadtrisk: kockázatosadmit: elismeremrepentantly: bűnbánóanbandaged: bekötözterealized: beláttapride: büszkeségbőlstubborn: eltökéltenlandscape: tájfirmly: határozottanacknowledged: elismerterushed: sietadventure: kalandsafest: védettnoticed: észrevettepain: fájdalomcarefully: óvatosan

Send us a textIn this episode of It's Good But Not Perfect, CC and Skills talk about the growing reality of family estrangement and why more people are choosing distance for their peace. CC shares her personal story — why she cut ties with certain family members, the healing that followed, and how she later chose to reopen some relationships for the sake of her children. 

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Harmony in the Market: Finding Flavor and Frugality Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nagyvásárcsarnok Budapest szívében pezsgő életét élte, a pultokat friss zöldségekkel, gyümölcsökkel és fűszerekkel teli.En: The Nagyvásárcsarnok in the heart of Budapest was bustling with life, its stalls filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, and spices.Hu: Bence és Lilla a hűvös januári levegő ellenére elhatározták, hogy felkutatják a legjobb hozzávalókat Bence családi vacsorájához.En: Bence and Lilla, despite the chilly January air, decided to seek out the best ingredients for Bence's family dinner.Hu: Bence álmodozó tekintettel figyelte a színkavalkádot, míg Lilla céltudatosan vezette a kosarat a tömegben.En: Bence watched the colorful array dreamily, while Lilla purposefully maneuvered the basket through the crowd.Hu: „Én azt hiszem, hogy itt van a legjobb paradicsom Budapesten!En: "I think the best tomatoes in Budapest are right here!"Hu: ” mondta Bence a kedvenc zöldségesénél megállva.En: said Bence, stopping at his favorite vegetable stall.Hu: „De vigyáznunk kell a pénztárcánkra is,” figyelmeztette Lilla kicsit aggódva.En: "But we need to be careful with our wallet," warned Lilla a bit anxiously.Hu: „Van még sok minden, amit vennünk kell.En: "There are still many things we need to buy."Hu: ”A piacon nehéz volt eligazodni.En: Navigating the market was difficult.Hu: Az emberek sürögtek-forogtak, mindenki a legfrissebb portékáért versengett.En: People bustled about, everyone competing for the freshest goods.Hu: Az árusok hangosan hirdették az áruikat, a hely tele volt élettel és illattal.En: The vendors loudly advertised their wares, the place was full of life and aroma.Hu: A hosszú standokon elterülő gyümölcsök és zöldségek közül azonban Bence alig talált a százszorszépek közé rejtett kincseket.En: Among the long stands of fruits and vegetables, however, Bence could barely find the hidden treasures among the daisies.Hu: „Zeller, répa, hagyma.En: "Celery, carrot, onion.Hu: Mindegyik kellene,” sorolgatta Lilla, miközben gyorsan beharapott egy almát, amit egy kedves nénitől kaptak kóstolóba.En: We need all of these," listed Lilla, quickly biting into an apple they got as a sample from a kind elderly lady.Hu: „De ne feledd a fűszereket.En: "But don't forget the spices."Hu: ”Bence végigfüttyentett egy kisfiúnak, aki friss koriandert árult.En: Bence whistled over a young boy selling fresh coriander.Hu: „Ez elég jó,” mormolta, de szemeivel tovább barangolt.En: "This is pretty good," he murmured, but his eyes continued to wander.Hu: „Lilla, szükségem van a különleges fűszerre.En: "Lilla, I need the special spice."Hu: ”Ahogy eljutottak a fűszeresbolt elé, Bence szeme felcsillant.En: As they reached the spice shop, Bence's eyes lit up.Hu: A drága fűszer megfogta a fantáziáját.En: The expensive spice captured his imagination.Hu: „Ez lenne a tökéletes íz a vacsorához,” mondta izgatottan Lillának.En: "This would be the perfect flavor for the dinner," he said excitedly to Lilla.Hu: Lilla kételkedett és a táblára mutatott.En: Lilla was doubtful and pointed to the sign.Hu: „Ez egy picit drága.En: "It's a bit pricey.Hu: Figyelnünk kell a költségeinkre.En: We need to watch our expenses."Hu: ”A kis vita közepette körbefogta őket a kíváncsi piacozók hada.En: In the middle of their little argument, a curious crowd of market-goers surrounded them.Hu: Még az árus is visszatartotta a levegőt, hogy hallja, mi lesz vége a vitának.En: Even the vendor held their breath to hear the outcome of the debate.Hu: Bence sóhajtott, majd elgondolkodott egy pillanatra.En: Bence sighed and thought for a moment.Hu: „Jó, lehet igazad van,” ismerte el végül.En: "Okay, maybe you're right," he finally admitted.Hu: „De mit szólnál, ha csak egy keveset vennénk?En: "But how about we just buy a little?Hu: Így marad pénz másra is, és a vacsora különleges ízű lesz.En: That way, we still have money for other things, and the dinner will have a special flavor."Hu: ”Lilla bólintott egyetértően, s így elhatározták, hogy kompromisszumot kötnek.En: Lilla nodded in agreement, and they decided to make a compromise.Hu: Együtt számolták ki a költségeket és végül mosolyogva folytatták az útjukat.En: Together, they calculated the costs and eventually continued on their way with smiles.Hu: Vásárlás végeztével a piacon kívül vidáman nevetgéltek.En: After finishing their shopping, they laughed merrily outside the market.Hu: Bence megtanulta, hogy a minőség és a praktikum között meg kell találni az egyensúlyt.En: Bence learned that a balance must be found between quality and practicality.Hu: A vásárlás egy újfajta megértést hozott kettejük kapcsolatában.En: The shopping brought a new kind of understanding to their relationship.Hu: Boldogan tértek vissza a hideg utcákra, a jól elvégzett munka büszkeségével a szívükben.En: Happily, they returned to the cold streets, the pride of a job well done in their hearts. 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Send us a textIt's the first episode of the new year and CC & Skills are sharing their songs for 2026. Skills discuss some health issues that have come up recently. The couple go over their plan to prioritize health moving forward. 

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler tackle the remake of a movie they initially avoided doing early on in their podcasting lives. Join them as they discuss the 2025 thriller “The Hand that Rocks The Cradle.” Does it stack up against the impeccably campy 1992 original? Is it sexy enough to be considered a romantic/erotic thriller? Is there a reason at all for the two leading women in this movie to have a flirtation beyond giving the people what they want? All these questions and more are answered in this positively wild episode. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Crafting Love: Anouk's Heartfelt Journey in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De Maasstraat in Amsterdam was vol leven.En: De Maasstraat in Amsterdam was full of life.Nl: Mensen haastten zich langs de verlichte etalages met een frisse laag sneeuw die knisperde onder hun voeten.En: People hurried past the illuminated shop windows with a fresh layer of snow crunching under their feet.Nl: Overal waren de geluiden van klokkende boodschappentassen en vrolijke begroetingen.En: Everywhere were the sounds of clinking shopping bags and cheerful greetings.Nl: Anouk liep snel door de straat, haar ogen speurden de winkels af.En: Anouk quickly walked down the street, her eyes scanning the stores.Nl: Ze had een missie: het perfecte cadeau vinden voor Pieter.En: She was on a mission: to find the perfect gift for Pieter.Nl: Pieter hield van verrassingen, en Anouk hield van Pieter.En: Pieter loved surprises, and Anouk loved Pieter.Nl: Ze wilde iets speciaals, iets dat liet zien hoeveel hij voor haar betekende.En: She wanted something special, something that showed how much he meant to her.Nl: Maar de feestdagenrondes waren hectisch.En: But the holiday rush was hectic.Nl: De rekken waren leeg, en Anouk voelde de druk stijgen.En: The shelves were empty, and Anouk felt the pressure rising.Nl: Populaire cadeaus waren nergens meer te vinden.En: Popular gifts were nowhere to be found.Nl: Telefoonmeldingen van uitsold-out producten maakten haar nog meer gespannen.En: Phone notifications of sold-out products made her even more tense.Nl: Anouk voelde de tijd dringen.En: Anouk felt time pressing on her.Nl: De winkels sloten vroeg vanwege Oudejaarsavond.En: The stores were closing early because of New Year's Eve.Nl: Ze stopte even bij een felverlicht café, nam een hap van haar warme chocolademelk en dacht na.En: She paused at a brightly lit café, took a sip of her hot chocolate, and thought.Nl: "Misschien moet ik iets anders proberen," mompelde ze tegen zichzelf, terwijl een fris idee haar gedachten binnensloop.En: "Maybe I should try something different," she muttered to herself, as a fresh idea crept into her thoughts.Nl: Ze besloot creatief te zijn.En: She decided to be creative.Nl: Ze ging naar een knutselwinkel en kocht daar benodigdheden: papier, lint en stiften.En: She went to a craft store and bought supplies there: paper, ribbons, and markers.Nl: De bel van de deur rinkelde vrolijk toen ze binnenkwam.En: The bell on the door jingled cheerfully as she entered.Nl: "Wat gaat dat worden?"En: "What's that going to be?"Nl: vroeg de vriendelijke caissière.En: asked the friendly cashier.Nl: "Een speciaal cadeau," glimlachte Anouk.En: "A special gift," Anouk smiled.Nl: Ze haastte zich naar huis en startte meteen.En: She hurried home and started right away.Nl: Met zorg en toewijding maakte Anouk een persoonlijk fotoboek.En: With care and dedication, Anouk made a personal photo book.Nl: Ze prikte foto's van hun mooiste momenten samen, schreef kleine berichten erbij, en versierde de pagina's met vrolijke tekeningen.En: She pinned photos of their best moments together, wrote little messages next to them, and decorated the pages with cheerful drawings.Nl: De tijd tikte verder, maar Anouk liet zich niet afleiden.En: Time ticked on, but Anouk wasn't distracted.Nl: Met elke pagina groeide haar vertrouwen dat dit het juiste cadeau zou zijn.En: With each page, her confidence grew that this would be the right gift.Nl: De klok sloeg bijna middernacht.En: The clock struck almost midnight.Nl: De echo van vuurpijlen weerklonk door de stad.En: The echo of fireworks resounded through the city.Nl: Anouk wikkelde het boek in een eenvoudige gouden papiertje en voegde een rood lint toe voor de finishing touch.En: Anouk wrapped the book in simple gold paper and added a red ribbon for the finishing touch.Nl: Ze ademde diep in, voelde een mengeling van opwinding en zenuwen.En: She took a deep breath, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.Nl: Vuurwerk knalde aan de hemel toen ze het cadeau aan Pieter gaf.En: Fireworks exploded in the sky as she gave the gift to Pieter.Nl: Hij keek verbaasd, maar zijn ogen vulden zich met warmte toen hij het fotoboek opende.En: He looked surprised, but his eyes filled with warmth as he opened the photo book.Nl: "Anouk, dit is... perfect," zei hij zachtjes, terwijl de kleuren in de lucht weerspiegelden in zijn ogen.En: "Anouk, this is... perfect," he said softly, as the colors in the sky reflected in his eyes.Nl: Anouk zag de oprechte dankbaarheid in zijn glimlach en wist dat haar emoties helderder spraken dan welk ander cadeau dan ook.En: Anouk saw the genuine gratitude in his smile and knew that her emotions spoke more clearly than any other gift could.Nl: Toen ze daar samen stonden, onder de vuurwerkhemel van Amsterdam, begreep ze dat het niet ging om wat populair was of duur, maar om de zorg en aandacht die je erin stopt.En: As they stood there together, under the fireworks sky of Amsterdam, she understood that it wasn't about what was popular or expensive, but about the care and attention you put into it.Nl: De Maasstraat kalmeerde langzaam, terwijl het nieuwe jaar zijn intrede deed.En: De Maasstraat slowly calmed down as the new year made its entrance.Nl: Hand in hand wandelden Anouk en Pieter verder, voorbereid om samen een nieuw en hoopvol jaar te begroeten.En: Hand in hand, Anouk and Pieter continued their walk, ready to welcome a new and hopeful year together. 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Top 5 Mistakes Wealthy Investors Must Avoid in 2026Start 2026 with the end in mind. If you earn $200k plus or you have a seven figure portfolio, a few avoidable mistakes can cost six or seven figures over a lifetime. In this episode Andrew Nida from Asset Management Group, Inc. breaks down the five mistakes wealthy investors must avoid in 2026 and how to align investments, taxes, and cash flow with the outcomes you actually want.Even high-income earners and retirees often make significant financial errors. This video addresses common mistakes that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, emphasizing the importance of effective financial planning. We discuss how coordinating cash flow, taxes, and risk is crucial for sound financial management, especially as tax planning strategies evolve.

On this episode of the #pwipodcast, Steve Maclin (TNA Wrestling) and Deonna Purrazzo (AEW, ROH) join PWI's Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon to discuss their pro wrestling efforts in their respective companies, how they've weathered some of the challenges thrown their way, and their podcast  ⁨@BootsToBootsPod⁩ .​

What's the secret to a marriage full of love, happiness, and success? Happy, thriving couples know that achieving your couple goals—and treating growth like a shared adventure—is what creates deep connection and long-term happiness. In this episode, you'll learn how to uncover obstacles in relationships, communicate proactively, deepen emotional intimacy, and strengthen your bond through intentional, growth-focused love. So many couples set goals for their careers, finances, or personal growth, but rarely pause to ask: What are we working toward together? I'm revisiting this episode because the conversation feels just as relevant now as when it first aired. Joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship coach Sarah B., we talk about how couples can take a proactive, growth-focused approach to building a strong, connected marriage—long before problems turn into crises. We explore why emotional awareness and communication skills are often missing from our early relationship education, and how that gap quietly creates distance over time. You'll hear practical ways couples can clarify shared goals, stay connected through busy seasons of life, and create emotional safety around some of the most sensitive topics in a marriage, including communication, intimacy, sex, and money. As you listen, I invite you to reflect on this question: If your relationship mattered just as much as every other goal in your life, what would you start doing differently together? Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Achieving Your Couple Goals: Love, Happiness, and Success in a Marriage 00:44 Designing Your Shared Future Together 05:48 Uncover Obstacles in Relationships Before Crisis Hits 09:31 Be Willing to Be Messy: The Mindset That Builds Emotional Intimacy 15:41 The Relationship Check-In That Helps Couples Communicate Proactively 19:17 The “Powerball” Exercise to Clarify Couple Goals and Values 22:45 Quality Time That Actually Feels Connecting 30:10 Communicate Proactively: Naming Needs Before You Get Triggered 32:13 Empathy and Boundaries When Conversations Escalate 40:04 Sex and Money: Emotional Safety and Radical Honesty If you're thinking about what you want for your relationship moving forward, I'd love to offer you a gentle next step. As a listener of the podcast, this is my way of inviting you into a more supported, intentional process. You can answer three quick questions to help us understand what's feeling most important in your relationship right now and what kind of support would be the best fit. It's private, secure, and only takes a couple of minutes. From there, we'll help you schedule a free consultation with the right expert—someone who can support you in clarifying your couple goals, strengthening emotional intimacy, and building a relationship grounded in love, happiness, and success. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyGrowing Self

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Laughter in the Snow: Capturing the Perfect Christmas Card Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Julen nærmede sig, og Niels og Mette var ude på en lidt kold eventyr i København.En: Christmas was approaching, and Niels and Mette were on a slightly chilly adventure in København.Da: De stod foran Den Lille Havfrue, der sad ensom på sin sten ved Langelinie, med havet bølgende bag sig i den klare vinterluft.En: They stood in front of the Den Lille Havfrue, who sat alone on her rock by Langelinie, with the sea rolling behind her in the clear winter air.Da: Et let lag sne dækkede både havfruen og jorden omkring dem.En: A light layer of snow covered both the mermaid and the ground around them.Da: Niels, iført en gigantisk nissehue, prøvede at holde telefonen i den perfekte vinkel.En: Niels, wearing an enormous Santa hat, was trying to hold the phone at the perfect angle.Da: Men det var svært.En: But it was challenging.Da: "Kom nu, Niels," grinede Mette, mens hun trak sin egen hue længere ned om ørerne for at beskytte sig mod kulden.En: "Come on, Niels," Mette laughed as she pulled her own hat further down over her ears to protect herself from the cold.Da: Hun var vant til at tage billeder som fotograf, men Niels insisterede på selv at få det perfekte selfie.En: She was used to taking pictures as a photographer, but Niels insisted on getting the perfect selfie himself.Da: Omkring dem summede andre turister.En: Around them, other tourists buzzed about.Da: Alle havde travlt med at fange øjeblikket af den berømte statue.En: Everyone was busy capturing the moment of the famous statue.Da: Niels blev hurtigt distraheret, da nogen gik lige ind foran hans billede.En: Niels was quickly distracted when someone walked right in front of his picture.Da: "Åh, beklager!"En: "Oh, sorry!"Da: sagde han, mens han forsøgte at ændre vinkel.En: he said, as he tried to change the angle.Da: Mette sukkede, hendes næse var blevet lidt rød af det kolde vejr.En: Mette sighed, her nose had turned slightly red from the cold weather.Da: "Skal jeg ikke bare tage det?"En: "Shouldn't I just take it?"Da: foreslog hun.En: she suggested.Da: Men Niels rystede på hovedet.En: But Niels shook his head.Da: "Det her er vores julekort, jeg vil gøre det rigtigt."En: "This is our Christmas card, I want to do it right."Da: Han tog et skridt tilbage for at få mere af statuen med.En: He took a step back to get more of the statue in.Da: Det næste øjeblik skred hans fod på den glatte sne, og kameraet faldt lige ned i en hvid dynge.En: The next moment, his foot slipped on the slippery snow, and the camera fell right into a white pile.Da: Mette kiggede overrasket, og dernæst brød hun ud i en varm latter.En: Mette looked surprised, and then burst into warm laughter.Da: "Det er okay, vi kan tørre det af," sagde hun, stadig grinende.En: "It's okay, we can wipe it off," she said, still laughing.Da: Niels rejste sig fra sneen, lidt flov men også befriet af øjeblikkets skønhed.En: Niels got up from the snow, a bit embarrassed but also relieved by the beauty of the moment.Da: Efter de havde tørret kameraet nogenlunde af, stillede de sig igen foran havfruen.En: After they had wiped the camera off as much as possible, they stood again in front of the mermaid.Da: Niels, nu også smittet af Mettes latter, knipsede et billede, mens de begge lo som små børn i sneen.En: Niels, now also infected by Mette's laughter, snapped a picture as they both laughed like little kids in the snow.Da: Det perfekte uperfekte billede.En: The perfect imperfect picture.Da: Niels betragtede resultatet.En: Niels looked at the result.Da: "Det her er det," sagde han med en stor smil og tilføjede, "De bedste øjeblikke er de uventede."En: "This is it," he said with a big smile and added, "The best moments are the unexpected ones."Da: Mette nikkede og lagde en arm om ham.En: Mette nodded and put an arm around him.Da: "Ja, du har ret.En: "Yes, you're right.Da: Det er perfekt."En: It's perfect."Da: Med fælles enighed gik de væk fra Den Lille Havfrue, hånd i hånd, klar til at bruge deres ærlige, spontane billede til at sprede julestemning blandt familie og venner.En: In mutual agreement, they walked away from Den Lille Havfrue, hand in hand, ready to use their honest, spontaneous picture to spread Christmas cheer among family and friends. Vocabulary Words:approaching: nærmede sigchilly: koldadventure: eventyrlayer: lagenormous: gigantiskangle: vinkelchallenging: sværtprotect: beskyttephotographer: fotografbuzzed: summedecapturing: fangedistracted: distraheretslippery: glattepile: dyngebreathed: åndeunexpected: uventedemutual: fællesagreement: enighedspread: spredecheer: stemninginsist: insisteresnapped: knipsedehonest: ærligespontaneous: spontanefamous: berømtemoment: øjeblikketsnow: snelaughter: lattermermaid: havfruesurprised: overrasket

Ever wonder what it takes to create not just lasting love, but a partnership that feels intentional, exciting, and alive, even years in? Join us as we sit down with Rono and Sierra, lifelong friends turned business partners turned romantic couple, to peel back the curtain on what it means to make your relationship your true North Star.Rono and Sierra are the founders of Eden World, a vibrant community for couples who want to evolve how they love and live, through honest, peer-to-peer connection rather than traditional therapy or coaching. Their work is all about normalizing the messy, beautiful reality of long-term intimacy, where communication, self-awareness, and humor matter as much as passion. Whether you're newly single, searching for your next great love, or looking to deepen the connection in your current relationship, this conversation will help you imagine what's possible and offer real tools to start creating it now. Tune in as we discuss:Finding a partner who's truly communicative, intentional, accountable, and sexyWhat makes a “conscious couple” and how self-awareness unlocks new levels of connectionWhy prioritizing your relationship (yes, even above work and kids!) might just be the secret to lasting joy and epic partnershipHow peer couples' support, not advice-giving, can normalize struggles around everything from mismatched libido to communication, making you feel less alone, and more seenThe power of the “Epic Date Night”: creative, playful, sexy rituals you can introduce right now to reignite intimacy and laughter with your partnerHow to hold onto joy and playfulness in the face of messy relational dynamics, healing old stories, and rewriting limiting beliefs about loveOUR GUESTS: Rono & Sierra are leading authorities in conscious partnership and legacy-driven love. As the founders of Eden World- the premier community for high-impact, purpose-driven couples- and creators of Rockstars of Relationship, they've spent over two decades helping visionary couples thrive in love, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from their own lived journey, they've built a proven path for turning coupleship into a source of strength, clarity, and growth. Passionate about connection and community, Rono & Sierra empower couples to lead, love, and live at their highest potential.Want more Rono and Sierra? Learn more about their work at https://edenworld.org/ Sign-up for a free Membership: https://EdenWorld.org/sanctuary2025 Get the Eden World 12 Principles Guidebook (free): https://edenworld.org/principles Get the Sacred Space Guide: https://EdenWorld.org/guide Follow them on:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/edenworldlovehttps://www.instagram.com/sierrajsullivanhttps://www.instagram.com/ronoksmith Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/edenworldlovehttps://www.facebook.com/RonoandSierra YouTube:

Almost getting into an accident, so we talked about a few ragers, Dooley had Prime Rib night for a 100 Reservations but the night actually went well. We actually talked about topics! Vanilla Coke is coming back for the holidays! Mr Pibb is adding cocai..... caffeine to their recipe, 30 % more. Tune in for more if you can google faster than Dooley to leave a review fast!

Join Abe and Elaine for the final episode of Love Is in the Air, a podcast that began in 2020 and has spent five years encouraging couples through long-distance relationships and commuter marriages . Together, we've shared research-based tools, created hundreds of creative date ideas❤️, offered hope during the lonely nights, and even made real friendships with many of you along the way.We're not leaving…just shifting. After 8 years and 9 months of long-distance love ourselves, this podcast became a lifeline for us, and we hope it's been one for you too. Thank you for listening, sharing your stories, and walking this road with us.Please share this episode with anyone in a long-distance relationship who needs encouragement.✨ Stay with us!We're continuing the journey on our other podcast: Marriage Is a Joke — relationship advice for married couples and for couples still in the distance. Follow us on Instagram at @marriage.isajoke.Let's keep growing, laughing, and loving…together!❤️

Now that the world can rest at last, the team split up to close up lose ends before the world comes to a potential end. Lafian heads home, Rhal gets a job offer, Squash ponders the future and Zaltanna considers getting a job. Will the splitting of the party remain until the end of the world, or will the machinations of the Blissful Eclipse push them back together? I guess we're about to find out...---Get ad free episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/blighthouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us -Email: TheLuckyDiePodcast@gmail.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheLuckyDie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TLDPodDiscord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vtgnVAZY44 ⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blighthouse Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production.---Our Amazing AffliatesYou want TLD themed merch? Head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ store to get our Skulliver, The Key to Murder, Mirror and Hafling Girth designs! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/blight-house?ref_id=27307⁠⁠⁠Or if ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Displate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is more your aesthetic, check out Kessir's incredible designs - www.displate.com/artist/BlighthouseStudioUse code BLIGHTHOUSE10 to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UrWizards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dice - www.urwizards.com/?ref=BLIGHTHOUSESTUDIO---Find and support our sponsors at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fableandfolly.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Apparently transcription services can't cope with our non US accents, so beware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that the world can rest at last, the team split up to close up lose ends before the world comes to a potential end. Lafian heads home, Rhal gets a job offer, Squash ponders the future and Zaltanna considers getting a job. Will the splitting of the party remain until the end of the world, or will the machinations of the Blissful Eclipse push them back together? I guess we're about to find out! --- Get ad free episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/blighthouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us - Email: TheLuckyDiePodcast@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheLuckyDie.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TLDPod Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vtgnVAZY44 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blighthouse Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, it's a hot mess express: the government can't keep the lights on, Kash Patel is firing folks over Pride flags, and there was a tragedy in Michigan. Eric Adams tapped out of the mayoral race due to low funding, while Michelle Obama is reminding everyone that marriage isn't #CoupleGoals 24/7. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are divorcing, Cardi and Nicki dragged each other's kids into the beef, and JT and Santana added even more spice to the rap girl drama. Meanwhile, Kai Cenat's stream had the internet glued, and Diddy wants sympathy from the court while prosecutors want him sitting for 11 years. A mess from top to bottom. IG: Itswista Podcast IG: wordswithwista Substack: Words With Wista

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Erin and Paul, the dynamic husband-wife pilot duo, have taken their passion for aviation to new heights by building their very own Bearhawk 5. In this episode, they share the incredible journey of finding the perfect aircraft, navigating the world of airplane kits, and the challenges of construction, all while balancing their personal and professional lives. Their story is not just about the mechanics of building a plane; it's also about the adventures that flying brings, including their recent experience at Oshkosh, where they celebrated the culmination of their hard work. Along the way, they discuss the importance of community and support in aviation, the exciting features of their new plane, and their plans for a nomadic lifestyle in the skies. Join us as we dive into their inspiring journey and discover the joys and challenges of becoming owners of a custom-built aircraft.Takeaways: Building your own airplane can be a rewarding experience, especially with a supportive builder assist program to guide you through the process. The journey of becoming pilots has opened up new adventures and opportunities for Erin and Paul, allowing them to explore their passion for aviation. Their Bearhawk 5 is designed to be versatile, capable of fast cruising and slow landings, making it suitable for various flying experiences. The couple plans to transform their Bearhawk into a modular camping setup, allowing for a nomadic lifestyle filled with travel and exploration. Leveraging advanced avionics like Garmin and Sirius XM enhances safety and situational awareness when flying, particularly during challenging weather conditions. Support from the aviation community, including mentors and friends, plays a crucial role in navigating the challenges of building and flying an aircraft.

We're back with our goal setting methods for 2025! Today we sat down and went over our individual, relational and family goals for this year and it feels GOOD to have a fresh perspective going into the new year! This is something Andrew and I do every single year and it's been so beneficial to set tangible goals for ourselves and re-evaluate as the year goes on. We would love for you to set your own goals and we've provided our free template below to help you get started. Let us know how it goes! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Download our FREE Goal Setting Method ▶ https://www.familymade.com/vision-setting Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew's Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices