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If you've been told your hormone labs are normal but you still feel bloated, moody, and exhausted - this episode is for you.Estrogen dominance is one of the most common hormone disruptions in women, and it's also one of the most misunderstood. Most women have heard the term but don't actually know what's driving it in their body, or why conventional testing keeps missing it entirely.In this episode, I'll walk you through exactly why estrogen builds up in the body, what's blocking it from leaving, and why creating safety in your body is the long-term key to getting your hormones back in balance.What you'll learn in this episode:What estrogen dominance actually means, and the two ways it can show up in your bodyThe difference between making too much estrogen vs. not detoxing estrogen well (and why this matters for how you approach it)The three exits estrogen needs to leave your body: liver, gut, and stress hormonesWhy an overburdened liver is often the first place to look The gut-estrogen connectionHow chronic stress shuts down your detox organs by signaling to your body that it's not safe, and why this is the piece most practitioners missWhy doing more - more protocols, more supplements, more detoxes - doesn't fix this long termSymptoms that may point to estrogen dominance: PMS, mood swings, painful or heavy periods, clotty periods, irregular cycles, breast tenderness, acne, bloating, anxiety, and irregular ovulationWhy your labs keep coming back "normal":Conventional blood testing gives you one snapshot of one estrogen number on one day of your cycle. It doesn't show how estrogen is being made, broken down, or cleared. The Dutch test looks at estrogen metabolites - the actual pathway estrogen is moving through your body - which is how you find out whether this is a production problem, a detox problem, or both.Resources mentioned:Breakfast GuideNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Simply Nourished Cycles Podcast TrainingDon't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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Oxygen sustains almost every living thing on the planet and the air we breathe is meant to be invisible. But industrialization has changed that. In many cities around the world, the air is no longer clean. Polluted air affects our health, contributes to rising global temperatures, and harms ecosystems in ways we are only beginning to fully understand.In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share how polluted air shaped their lives and changed the way they see the world around them.Part 1: After witnessing toxic fumes pouring from a nearby factory, Virginia Kilgore decides to take action.Part 2: While working in Delhi, Sai Krishna Dammalapati is baffled by how unfazed people seem by the city's severe air pollution.Virginia Kilgore was born in Oak Cliff and raised in Duncanville, Texas. Much of her youth was spent outdoors building forts and playing in the woods. As a teenager she frequently commuted through a town near Dallas with large factories where she experienced air pollution and became aware of the wide spread associated human health and environmental impacts. This inspired Virginia's self-funded lobby for stronger environmental regulations in Texas. Virginia traveled as college exchange student to Germany and stayed in Europe for 2.5 years before returning to study further in Texas. Virginia is certified in Alphabiotics, a wholistic brain balancing technique. She also attended Texas A&M firefighting academy at Commerce and continued there as an EMT instructor after receiving a Texas firefighting and EMT certificate. She has worked and lectured nationally and internationally on environmental justice and health related issues. Currently, Virginia is the Executive Director of Water Is Alive Inc, a non-profit organization developing solutions for organic wastes through fermentation and teaching students of all ages how to make biostimulants from agricultural wastes to improve soil and water quality. Virginia is fluent in Dutch, Spanish & English.Sai Krishna Dammalapati is a civic-technologist and storyteller who explores the world through science and stories. He builds open data tools in areas such as air pollution, disaster management, and legal research. He writes and enacts stories and screenplays that aim to make readers kind, confident, and knowledgeable. Outside of work, he enjoys reading. His current read is Book Lovers by Emily Henry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz & Becca answer six real listener questions on the topics women 35-55 are desperately searching for answers to: how to approach complex chronic illness, whether the Dutch test is the only way to measure estrogen clearance, what's really driving bad breath (hint: it's not your toothpaste), why HCL and molybdenum can make gut issues worse, seasonal allergy protocols for you and your kids, and the biggest lies being told about HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, and midlife weight loss. If you've been told your symptoms are "in your head," you've stalled on a full-dose GLP-1, or you're stuck gaining weight on hormones — this episode is for you. *** CONNECT:

Today Jen welcomes cancer survivor, business owner, and holistic health advocate Stephanie Rouzee to Not Today Cancer. Stephanie calls herself a "corporate dropout turned cancer thriver" after leaving a high-pressure mortgage career to prioritize healing, purpose, and time with her family. Stephanie shares how she was originally told "cancer doesn't hurt" when she reported painful breast symptoms, despite having dense breasts and feeling a clear lump. Months later, severe pain finally led to a same-day mammogram, biopsy, and a diagnosis of stage 1, grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. She opens up about navigating endless appointments, portal results that quietly revealed "invasive ductal carcinoma," and the moment she chose to see cancer as an "opportunity" instead of a life-ending sentence. You'll hear: The exact symptoms she felt (including pain) and why dense breasts plus "it doesn't hurt so it's fine" can be such a dangerous combo. Her treatment path: lumpectomy, 22 rounds of radiation, medically induced menopause, and why radiation fatigue hit her harder than she expected. Why she ultimately stopped hormone-blocking meds after joint pain, brain fog, and the terrifying moment she couldn't remember her own son's name. How she uses food as medicine now—focusing on plants, organic grass‑fed meats, mushroom coffee, low‑sugar, low‑processed eating, and specific bio‑nutrients to support hormones and healing. The role of exercise, walking, and strength training in lowering inflammation, regulating hormones, and supporting her mental health post-treatment. Her experience with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and functional testing (like the Dutch test) to uncover high estrogen, cortisol issues, and estrogen detox challenges. Why she quit her corporate job after her doctor warned that her high stress and poor nutrition could raise her risk of recurrence—and how working alongside her husband changed everything. Connect with Stephanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/113784370013536/ Resources mentioned: Not Today Cancer Inner Circle (Thursday Calls!) JOIN HERE GET BrocElite: Mara Labs supplements - Use code NotTodayCancer for 20% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux/ Email me: jen@jendelvaux.com If this episode spoke to you… Please take 30 seconds to follow the show and leave a review—it truly helps more women find this podcast when they're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or trying to rebuild life after cancer. And as always, remember: Not today, cancer. Medical Disclaimer: Jen Delvaux is not a medical doctor, and nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment plan.

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Lucia de Berk was a Dutch pediatric nurse convicted in 2003 of murdering patients. The evidence: she was present during unexplained deaths, statistical correlation suggested her presence wasn't coincidence, and medical experts interpreted clinical events as deliberate harm. She was sentenced to life in prison. In 2009, a court accepted the deaths were natural. She was completely innocent. She served six years for crimes that never happened.The experts who helped overturn de Berk's conviction say the Lucy Letby case follows the same pattern. The same type of evidence. The same structural flaws. The same certainty built on the same kinds of assumptions.Dr. Shoo Lee, the neonatologist whose own research was cited at Letby's trial, assembled a panel of fourteen international medical experts who reviewed every case. Their conclusion: no evidence of murder in any of the seventeen cases. The Royal Statistical Society criticized the prosecution's use of numbers. A police consultant statistician was told to stop her analysis. The handwritten notes prosecutors called a confession were reportedly written on a counselor's advice. And the door-swipe data was found to have been mislabeled.The CPS declined additional charges in January 2026. Thirty-one expert reports were submitted to the CCRC in February 2026.Part four of five. The parallel is real. The challenge is professional. And the conviction is being tested by the very kind of evidence that overturned the last case just like it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LucyLetby #TrueCrimeToday #NurseOfDeath #LuciaDeBerk #WrongfulConviction #CCRC #ShooLee #TrueCrime #CountessOfChester #CrimePodcast

This is not internet speculation. This is not armchair detective work. This is credentialed, professional doubt from doctors, statisticians, and legal scholars who have reviewed the evidence and concluded that the conviction of Lucy Letby may be built on flawed science.Dr. Shoo Lee, a retired neonatologist based in Canada whose 1989 research was cited at trial, has said the prosecution's expert witness misinterpreted his work. He convened fourteen international medical experts who reviewed every case and found no evidence of deliberate harm. The Royal Statistical Society formally criticized the staffing chart. A police consultant statistician said the numerical evidence doesn't hold water. A leading expert on confession evidence challenged the interpretation of Letby's handwritten notes. NHS consultants filed formal complaints about the prosecution's primary medical witness.The door-swipe records used at trial were found to have been mislabeled. The CPS declined to bring additional charges in January 2026, stating the evidential threshold had not been met. And the case of Lucia de Berk, a Dutch nurse wrongfully convicted on nearly identical evidence and fully exonerated in 2009, looms as a direct parallel.In February 2026, thirty-one expert reports from twenty-six international specialists were submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. A review is underway.Part four of five. The conviction stands legally. The science behind it is under siege.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LucyLetby #HiddenKillers #NurseOfDeath #CCRC #ExpertPanel #WrongfulConviction #TrueCrime #CountessOfChester #ShooLee #CrimePodcast

Jacob brings back Dutch and Graft — Jonny and Danny — for their third Dugout appearance of the season. They're recording while City vs Burnley is on in the background, Arsenal are level on points with City, and the run-in has never felt more alive. Here's what's inside:

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The Glorious Revolution wasn't about religion. It was a corporate restructuring — and the invoice has never stopped compounding.In 1688, William III crossed the English Channel with 40,000 soldiers. But the men who mattered most weren't carrying weapons. They were carrying ledgers. Within six years, they handed England the Bank of England — and with it, a mechanism for permanent debt that would spread from London to New York, and has never stopped running.This is the hidden history of central banking. The blueprint behind every financial empire since 1694.Lesson 1 — The Glorious Revolution Was a Leveraged BuyoutEngland is broke. William doesn't just want a crown — he needs a war machine. The Dutch bankers who cross with him already know how to build one. And they have terms.Lesson 2 — The Same Money, TwiceWilliam Paterson's 1694 proposal: lend £1.2 million to the Crown — then issue £1.2 million in currency backed by that same loan. Same money. Twice. This is fractional reserve banking before it had a name, and the Crown just signed the contract.Lesson 3 — Why the Bank Needs WarThe Crown borrows. The bank issues bonds. Investors collect interest. The debt rolls forward — never paid back, always refinanced. By the War of Spanish Succession, debt grows from £1.2M to £36M. That's not failure. That's the system doing exactly what it was designed to do.Lesson 4 — The Rothschild Intelligence NetworkFive sons. Five cities. Courier networks faster than governments. Nathan Rothschild receives word of Waterloo before the British Crown — then executes one of the largest single-day trades in European history. But the real move wasn't the bond trade. It was making every government on the continent financially dependent on the network.Lesson 5 — Debt Is EmpireIndia. Egypt. The Ottoman Empire. Same pattern. Debt accumulates. Payments fail. Control follows. Ports, customs, trade routes — all secured through obligation, not conquest. No flags. No occupation. Just the ledger.The Ledger TodayIn November 1910, a private train left Hoboken, New Jersey, with drawn curtains and false names. Nine days later, the Federal Reserve was designed. Same blueprint. Different continent. 1694 to now. The Bank of England has never stopped operating.Amsterdam built it. London weaponized it. New York scaled it.The ledger never closes.

Ducati's dominance of the Dutch Round of WorldSBK was completed by a 1-2-3-4-5-6 finish in Race 2. It was a stunning performance by the red bikes and on this week's pod we break down what we saw at TT Circuit Assen. On this week's show Steve and Gordo are joined by David Emmett who gives his insight of what he saw, what he liked and what he thought of the WorldSBK paddock. Having seen him for years in the MotoGP paddock David was interested to see the relaxed and motivated Miguel Oliveira aboard the BMW M1000RR. The rookie has had an up and down campaign at the quarter post but has shown some flashes of potential.

The third episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This installment picks up with the 1942 Japanese conquest of the Dutch East Indies and takes us through the Revolution, which Indonesian nationalist leaders launched against the Dutch in 1945 after Japan's surrender to the Allies. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih. Our huge new Thawra study guide and resource website: thawraproject.com RSVP to the May 20 Dig party in Seattle! eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930 RSVP to the May 26 Dig party in LA! eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116? Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig The Dig goes deep into politics everywhere, from labor struggles and political economy to imperialism and immigration. Hosted by Daniel Denvir.

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Fatty acids remain one of the most debated areas in clinical nutrition, yet many widely held beliefs may not align with current evidence. In this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald sits down with Bill Harris, PhD, Founder of OmegaQuant Analytics and co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index, to examine the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in cardiovascular risk and clinical decision-making. Learn how to use the Omega-3 Index as a biomarker, interpret atrial fibrillation risk in the context of omega-3 intake, and differentiate between pharmaceutical and dietary interventions. The conversation also explores emerging data on linoleic acid, challenges simplified “good vs bad fat” models, and highlights the complexity of fatty acid metabolism—offering practical guidance for evaluating labs and refining nutrition strategies in practice. Full show notes + references: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ GUEST DETAILS Dr. Bill Harris, PhD is a leading omega-3 researcher with over 40 years of experience and more than 400 publications on fatty acids and health. He is the co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index and founder of OmegaQuant Analytics. Dr. Harris has held faculty positions at three medical schools, received NIH funding for omega-3 research, and co-authored American Heart Association statements on fatty acids and heart health. He is ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for research impact. Email: wsh@faresinst.com https://omegaquant.com/ https://www.faresinst.org/ THANKS TO OUR DIAMOND SPONSORS Biotics Research: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ Time—Line Nutrition: http://pro.timeline.com/ DUTCH: https://dutchtest.com/for-providers CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You Practitioner Training Program: www.drkarafitzgerald.com/trainingyyi/ Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

Scaling a company is hard. Changing behavior is harder—and that's exactly what this business is doing. In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Joe Spector, Founder and CEO of Dutch Pet, Inc., for a fascinating conversation about building not just a company—but a completely new consumer behavior. Joe had already built a billion-dollar company with Hims. But instead of staying, he chose to start over—this time in pet healthcare. What he's building with Dutch isn't just scale—it's a shift in how pet parents access care, think about affordability, and engage with veterinarians. Key moments from the episode include: * Why applying a proven model from another industry can fail—and how pet healthcare requires entirely different economics and thinking * How separating membership from product pricing unlocked growth after an early failed launch * Why consumer insights and constant feedback loops are core to building and scaling the business * How Dutch is tackling a massive problem: millions of pets delaying care due to affordability * Why the real challenge isn't conversion—it's education, awareness, and shifting behavior at scale This episode goes beyond growth tactics. It's a deep look at what it takes to build something that requires people to think differently—and why those are often the hardest, but most impactful, businesses to scale. Join us in listening to the episode and hear how Joe Spector is reshaping pet healthcare—and what it really takes to build a company that changes behavior, not just markets. For more on Dutch Pet visit: https://www.dutch.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave  The Story of a Brand Showa rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this!

Peter Terrin is bij het grote publiek vooral bekend als schrijver, maar fotografie loopt al jaren als een tweede stroom door zijn werk en leven. In dit live gesprek, opgenomen in het atelier van Stief Desmet in Bachte-Maria-Leerne, duiken we in zijn eerste fotoboek You Have Seen Too Much.Een boek dat niet ontstond vanuit één reeks of een strak plan, maar langzaam groeide uit een archief van beelden, intuïtie en tijd.We spreken over selectie en waarom dat misschien het moeilijkste deel is van fotografie. Over traag kijken en het vertrouwen op instinct. Over het verschil tussen schrijven en fotograferen, en wat het vraagt om je werk echt zelf te durven vormen.Peter vertelt open over zijn proces, over zijn keuze voor zwart-wit en analoge fotografie, en over waarom hij graag “eeuwig amateur” wil blijven. Niet als iemand die minder weet, maar als iemand die blijft liefhebben, ruimte laat en zich blijft verwonderen.Het werd een gesprek over meer dan fotografie alleen.Over aandacht. Over intimiteit. Over schoonheid op plekken waar je normaal voorbijgaat. En over een wereld waarin we misschien al te veel gezien hebben, en precies daarom opnieuw moeten leren kijken.Een trage, gelaagde aflevering over fotografie als manier van aanwezig zijn.Meer over het boek: You Have Seen Too Much, De Bezige BijMeer over Peter Terrin: officiële website van de auteur

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Your TSH is "normal." Your ferritin is "normal." Your glucose is "normal." And IVF still isn't working. Here's why normal lab ranges were never built for fertility and what optimal actually looks like. Most reference ranges are designed to flag disease in the general population, not to optimize egg quality, embryo competence, or implantation. That gap is where a lot of unexplained IVF failure, embryo arrest, and recurrent loss live. In this episode, Sarah Clark walks through the four biomarker categories most often dismissed as "fine" but influence cycle outcomes in women with diminished ovarian reserve, low AMH, high FSH, and failed transfers. What you'll learn: - What "normal" lab ranges actually measure and what they miss - Why fertility-optimized TSH sits closer to 1–2 mIU/L, not 4.0 - Ferritin 80–100 ng/mL and what it means for egg energy and endometrial development - Fasting glucose under 86, insulin stability, and follicular development - Why hsCRP under 1 mg/L matters for implantation and embryo quality - The full thyroid panel most REIs skip: Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO, TBG - Male factor inflammation, sperm DNA fragmentation, and recurring infections - The reframe: normal protects against disease, optimal supports conception Timestamps: 00:00 Why "normal" labs don't mean fertility-optimized 00:30 What conventional reference ranges actually measure 01:30 Why DIY fertility optimization stalls without functional lab review 03:00 TSH "normal" vs optimal and the full thyroid panel REIs skip (Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO, TBG) 04:30 How thyroid signaling affects egg quality, ovulation, and pregnancy loss 05:00 Ferritin 80–100 ng/mL: the iron range for IVF and egg energy 06:00 Fasting glucose under 86, insulin stability, and follicular development 07:00 hsCRP under 1 mg/L: low-grade inflammation, implantation, and embryo development 07:30 Male factor inflammation, sperm DNA fragmentation, and recurring infections 08:30 Embryo Audit Checklist + Functional Fertility Second Opinion: next steps This conversation is for women navigating diminished ovarian reserve, low AMH, high FSH, embryo arrest, implantation failure, or recurrent pregnancy loss who keep being told their bloodwork looks fine. Not sure what's been fully evaluated? Download the free Embryo Audit Checklist to map your past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may have been missed.

On this episode of Nailing the Apex Adam Wylde and Tim Hauraney are joined by VIAPlay's Nelson Valkenburg to discuss all the changes coming to the 2026 F1 regulations, Max Verstappen making Dutch fans dreams come true and MORE!!! 00:00 What changes are coming to the F1 regulations: Qualifying changes 10:21 Race changes 23:31 Race start changes 29:12 Wet weather racing 35:35 VIAPlay's event with Max Verstappen 49:39 Looking ahead to next seasons changes Follow Nailing the Apex on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube! Instagram - @nailingtheapex TikTok - @nailingtheapex Youtube - @NTAPod Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney Follow Adam Wylde on Twitter / X: @AdamWylde Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Follow us on Twitter (X): @sdpnsports Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports For general inquiries, email: info@sdpn.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoming Friendships: A New Beginning on Campus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-20-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De vrolijke geluiden van de lente vulden de lucht terwijl de zon stralend scheen over de universiteitscampus.En: The cheerful sounds of spring filled the air as the sun shone brightly over the university campus.Nl: Het was fris en nieuw, net als de studenten die aan hun eerste jaar begonnen.En: It was fresh and new, just like the students beginning their first year.Nl: Sanne stond in haar nieuwe kamer in de campus, een beetje onzeker maar vol verwachting.En: Sanne stood in her new room on campus, feeling a bit uncertain but full of anticipation.Nl: Ze keek naar de onuitgepakte dozen en de kale muren om zich heen.En: She looked at the unpacked boxes and the bare walls around her.Nl: Ze kwam uit Utrecht en was klaar voor een nieuw avontuur.En: She was from Utrecht and was ready for a new adventure.Nl: Ze wilde nieuwe vrienden maken en haar plek vinden in deze bruisende omgeving.En: She wanted to make new friends and find her place in this vibrant environment.Nl: Buiten was de binnenplaats van de dorm levendig.En: Outside, the courtyard of the dorm was lively.Nl: Studenten liepen heen en weer, vol enthousiasme over hun nieuwe start.En: Students walked back and forth, full of enthusiasm about their new start.Nl: Bloeiende tulpen versierden het quad en verwelkomden iedereen met hun felle kleuren.En: Blooming tulips decorated the quad and welcomed everyone with their bright colors.Nl: In het midden van deze drukte liet Sanne zich overhalen om naar een kennismakingsfeestje te gaan dat die avond zou plaatsvinden.En: In the midst of this bustle, Sanne was persuaded to attend an orientation party that evening.Nl: Ze wilde liever stil op haar kamer blijven, maar een stem in haar hoofd zei dat ze de sprong moest wagen.En: She would have preferred to stay quietly in her room, but a voice in her head told her to take the plunge.Nl: Die avond zat de gemeenschappelijke ruimte vol met nieuwe gezichten.En: That evening, the common area was full of new faces.Nl: Er was muziek en gelach, de sfeer was vrolijk, maar Sanne voelde zich een beetje verloren.En: There was music and laughter; the atmosphere was joyful, but Sanne felt a bit lost.Nl: Net toen ze zich afvroeg waarom ze hier was, viel haar oog op Thijs.En: Just as she wondered why she was there, her eye fell on Thijs.Nl: Hij leek zo op zijn gemak in de groep, omringd door zijn oriëntatiegroep.En: He seemed so at ease in the group, surrounded by his orientation group.Nl: Hij kwam uit een klein dorp en straalde een natuurlijke vriendelijkheid uit.En: He came from a small village and radiated a natural friendliness.Nl: Met een diepe ademhaling stapte Sanne haar angst voorbij en liep naar Thijs toe.En: With a deep breath, Sanne stepped past her fear and walked over to Thijs.Nl: Een glimlach verscheen op zijn gezicht toen hij haar zag.En: A smile appeared on his face when he saw her.Nl: "Hoi, ik ben Thijs!"En: "Hi, I'm Thijs!"Nl: zei hij met een warme stem.En: he said with a warm voice.Nl: Hun gesprek begon eenvoudig, maar al snel ontdekten ze een gedeelde liefde voor boeken en natuur.En: Their conversation started simply, but they quickly discovered a shared love for books and nature.Nl: Later die avond, in een rustige hoek van de ruimte, hadden Sanne en Thijs een oprechte conversatie.En: Later that evening, in a quiet corner of the room, Sanne and Thijs had a heartfelt conversation.Nl: De andere geluiden leken weg te vagen terwijl ze elkaar beter leerden kennen.En: The other noises seemed to fade away as they got to know each other better.Nl: Er was een klik, een band die sterker werd met elk woord.En: There was a click, a bond that grew stronger with every word.Nl: De avond eindigde voor Sanne met een gevoel van vreugde en opluchting.En: The evening ended for Sanne with a feeling of joy and relief.Nl: Ze hadden contactgegevens uitgewisseld en afgesproken om samen de botanische tuinen te gaan verkennen.En: They exchanged contact information and agreed to explore the botanical gardens together.Nl: Voor het eerst sinds ze op de campus was, voelde Sanne zich zelfverzekerd.En: For the first time since she was on campus, Sanne felt confident.Nl: Ze had een risico genomen, en het had zich uitbetaald.En: She had taken a risk, and it had paid off.Nl: Met een glimlach op haar gezicht en haar telefoon stevig in haar hand geklemd, realiseerde Sanne zich dat het de moeite waard was geweest om uit haar comfortzone te stappen.En: With a smile on her face and her phone firmly clutched in her hand, Sanne realized that it had been worth stepping out of her comfort zone.Nl: Ze had niet alleen een nieuwe vriend gevonden, maar ook de ontdekking dat een sprong in het onbekende prachtige nieuwe horizonnen kon openen.En: She had not only found a new friend but also discovered that a leap into the unknown could open beautiful new horizons. Vocabulary Words:courtyard: binnenplaatslively: levendigbustle: drukteorientation: oriëntatiepersuaded: overhalenplunge: sprongradiated: straaldeease: gemaksurrounded: omringdvillage: dorpnatural: natuurlijkefriendliness: vriendelijkheidbreathe: ademhalingconversation: conversatieheartfelt: oprechtenoises: geluidenbond: bandclutch: klemmenunpacked: onuitgepaktebare: kaleanticipation: verwachtingenvironment: omgevingenthusiasm: enthousiasmewander: rondlopenadventure: avontuurglanced: kijkenbotanical: botanischehorizons: horizonnenstruck: vieldiscover: ontdekking

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Kayak Chaos: A Memorable Koningsdag Adventure in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-20-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een zonnige lentedag in Amsterdam was het tijd voor het grote feest: Koningsdag.En: On a sunny spring day in Amsterdam, it was time for the big celebration: Koningsdag.Nl: De grachten waren vol met vrolijke mensen in oranje kleding.En: The canals were filled with cheerful people in orange clothing.Nl: Botoxhoorns klonken, muziek vulde de lucht, en de geur van stroopwafels hing in de straten.En: Horns sounded, music filled the air, and the scent of stroopwafels hung in the streets.Nl: Midden in deze feestelijke chaos stond Jasper, vastbesloten om indruk te maken op Lieke.En: In the middle of this festive chaos stood Jasper, determined to impress Lieke.Nl: Jasper had een plan.En: Jasper had a plan.Nl: Hij zou Lieke mee de grachten op nemen met een kajak.En: He would take Lieke onto the canals with a kayak.Nl: Hij stond met zijn peddel in de hand, vol zelfvertrouwen, althans, zo leek het.En: He stood with his paddle in hand, full of confidence, or at least, it seemed so.Nl: Lieke, met haar sprankelende ogen, keek vol verwachting naar hem.En: Lieke, with her sparkling eyes, looked at him expectantly.Nl: "Dit wordt een avontuur!"En: "This will be an adventure!"Nl: zei Jasper enthousiast.En: Jasper said enthusiastically.Nl: Ze stapten voorzichtig in de gele kajak.En: They stepped carefully into the yellow kayak.Nl: De stroom van plezierboten en waterfietsen maakte het water onrustig.En: The flow of pleasure boats and pedal boats made the water restless.Nl: Jasper probeerde zijn evenwicht te bewaren.En: Jasper tried to keep his balance.Nl: Lieke zat stil en genoot van de drukte om hen heen.En: Lieke sat still and enjoyed the hustle and bustle around them.Nl: "Wow, kijk die boot met vlaggetjes!"En: "Wow, look at that boat with flags!"Nl: riep ze blij.En: she shouted happily.Nl: Jasper lachte en peddelde iets sneller.En: Jasper laughed and paddled a little faster.Nl: "Volgende stop, een echte Amsterdamse ervaring," kondigde hij aan.En: "Next stop, a real Amsterdam experience," he announced.Nl: Hij besloot door de smalste en drukste gracht te varen, waar een zee van oranje zich verzamelde.En: He decided to navigate through the narrowest and busiest canal, where a sea of orange had gathered.Nl: Hij wilde avontuurlijk lijken, maar diep van binnen twijfelde hij.En: He wanted to appear adventurous, but deep down he was doubtful.Nl: Terwijl ze de massale menigte naderden, werd het manoeuvreren moeilijker.En: As they approached the massive crowd, maneuvering became more difficult.Nl: "Hou je vast, Lieke!"En: "Hold on, Lieke!"Nl: riep Jasper stoer.En: Jasper called out bravely.Nl: Hij probeerde een krappe bocht te maken naast een grote salonboot.En: He tried to make a sharp turn next to a large salon boat.Nl: Maar juist toen hij dacht dat alles onder controle was, verloor hij zijn evenwicht.En: But just when he thought everything was under control, he lost his balance.Nl: De kajak wiebelde, en met een flinke plons belandden Jasper en Lieke in het koude water.En: The kayak wobbled, and with a big splash, Jasper and Lieke ended up in the cold water.Nl: Een golf van geschrokken kreten en lachende stemmen klonk vanaf de wal.En: A wave of startled cries and laughing voices sounded from the shore.Nl: Onder applaus van de toeschouwers kwamen ze boven, druipend maar lachend.En: Under applause from the spectators, they surfaced, dripping but laughing.Nl: Lieke keek naar Jasper met pretlichtjes in haar ogen.En: Lieke looked at Jasper with twinkling eyes.Nl: "Dit was geweldig!"En: "That was awesome!"Nl: lachte ze, haar natte haar plakkend aan haar gezicht.En: she laughed, her wet hair sticking to her face.Nl: Jasper voelde een blos op zijn wangen.En: Jasper felt a blush on his cheeks.Nl: Maar deze keer was hij opgelucht.En: But this time he was relieved.Nl: Samen zwommen ze naar de kant, geholpen door vriendelijke feestgangers die hen uit het water trokken.En: Together they swam to the side, helped by friendly revelers who pulled them out of the water.Nl: Jasper begreep nu dat het niet gaat om grootse daden, maar om hoe je samen plezier maakt.En: Jasper now understood that it's not about grand gestures, but about how you have fun together.Nl: Lieke knipoogde naar hem.En: Lieke winked at him.Nl: "Authentiek zijn is ook moedig," zei ze.En: "Being authentic is also brave," she said.Nl: Terwijl ze hand in hand naar een droge plek liepen, schaterend om hun avontuur, wist Jasper dat dit Koningsdag was om nooit te vergeten.En: As they walked hand in hand to a dry spot, laughing about their adventure, Jasper knew this was a Koningsdag never to forget.Nl: En misschien, dacht hij, had hij Lieke toch op zijn eigen manier weten te imponeren.En: And maybe, he thought, he had managed to impress Lieke in his own way after all. Vocabulary Words:festive: feestelijkedetermined: vastbeslotensparkling: sprankelendeconfident: zelfvertrouwenexpectantly: vol verwachtingadventure: avontuurhustle: druktepleasure boats: plezierbotenpedal boats: waterfietsenbalance: evenwichtflags: vlaggetjesnarrowest: smalstemaneuvering: manoeuvrerenmassive: massalecrowd: menigtebravely: stoercontrol: controlewobbled: wiebeldesplash: plonsstartled: geschrokkenshore: walapplause: applausdripping: druipendtwinkling: pretlichtjesblush: blosrelieved: opgeluchtrevelers: feestgangersgrand gestures: grootse dadenauthentic: authentiekbrave: moedig

The third episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This installment picks up with the 1942 Japanese conquest of the Dutch East Indies and takes us through the Revolution, which Indonesian nationalist leaders launched against the Dutch in 1945 after Japan's surrender to the Allies. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih. Our huge new Thawra study guide and resource website thawraproject.com RSVP to the May 20 Dig party in Seattle! eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930 RSVP to the May 26 Dig party in LA! eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116? Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Find The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State at UCPress.edu Buy From the Free Speech Movement to the Factory Floor at Haymarketbooks.org

Some of the most meaningful conversations happen when two experienced homeopaths simply sit down and talk, and that's exactly what unfolds between Jane and Wiet. As close colleagues with a shared interest in the human psyche and healing, they explore health as more than symptom relief—touching on connection to the body, nature, and the wider influences that shape disease, including transgenerational and collective factors. Their discussion moves through remedy relationships, the roots of vitalism inspired by Paracelsus, practitioner ethics, and the delicate balance between intuition and emerging tools like AI and repertory software. They also reflect on themes of Ginkgo biloba and reconsider the idea of fixed constitutional remedies, viewing health instead as a dynamic flow guided by vital intelligence.  Episode Highlights: 05:43 - Trauma and Modern Healing 08:36 - Vitalism Beyond Symptoms 09:41 - Paracelsus and Sources 16:45 - Digitizing Research 18:24 - AI for Scholarship 23:03 - River of Vital Force 24:08 - Practitioner as Catalyst 28:28 - Resonance and Provings 29:38 - Ginkgo and Reconnection 31:44 - Reconnecting Through Tech 33:22 -  Ginkgo for Radiation Sensitivity 35:49 - Soulmates and Opposites 39:05 - Ancient Perspective on Crisis 40:22 - What Comes After Ginkgo 41:43 - Rethinking Sulfur and Constitution 45:34 - Defining Great Health and Flow 48:41 - Genius Shadow and Integration 53:53 - Homeopathy as Contemplation 57:14 - AI and Intuition Balance About my Guests: Jane Tara Cicchetti is an internationally renowned teacher, speaker, and writer with over 35 years of experience in Classical Homeopathy. As a key figure in the revival and growth of this field, she has impacted countless lives through her practice, teaching, and research. Her groundbreaking integration of Jungian psychology into homeopathy, honed through a decade of intensive training, has provided profound insights into the mind-body connection and the symbolic language of the psyche. This innovative approach is detailed in her seminal book, Dreams, Symbols, and Homeopathy: Archetypal Dimensions of Healing. In 1995, she founded the Five Elements School of Classical Homeopathy, where she has taught and mentored aspiring homeopaths. Holding the highest credentials in her field, including certifications from the North American Society of Homeopaths and the Council on Homeopathic Certification, Cicchetti continues to serve clients globally from her Asheville, North Carolina office. Wiet Van Helmond is a highly experienced Dutch homeopath based in Vught, Heusden, and The Hague. He has been a dedicated teacher at the Hahnemann Instituut and The Academy for Natural Healing, sharing his knowledge with future practitioners. Since 1999, he has been specializing in C4 homeopathy, participating in over 20 triturations and provings. Known for his expertise, Wiet is a sought-after lecturer at both national and international seminars. Over the past decade, he has focused on the homeopathic treatment of trauma and the use of gemstone remedies, further expanding his approach to holistic healing. Find out more about Jane and Wiet Website: https://janecicchetti.com/ Website: https://c4-homeopathy.com/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom              

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Magic: An Unexpected Spring Inspiration in Vondelpark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-19-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een prachtige lentedag in het Vondelpark.En: It was a beautiful spring day in Vondelpark.Nl: De tulpen stonden in volle bloei en overal hoorden mensen het vrolijke gekwetter van vogeltjes.En: The tulips were in full bloom, and everywhere people heard the cheerful chatter of little birds.Nl: De zon scheen helder aan de lucht, wat een perfecte dag leek voor een ontspannen wandeling.En: The sun shone brightly in the sky, making it a perfect day for a relaxing walk.Nl: Lotte liep met haar camera om haar nek.En: Lotte walked with her camera around her neck.Nl: Ze was op zoek naar het perfecte shot voor haar portfolio.En: She was looking for the perfect shot for her portfolio.Nl: Binnenkort was Koningsdag en haar school verwachtte dat ze haar project op tijd zou inleveren.En: Soon it would be Koningsdag, and her school expected her to submit her project on time.Nl: Sanne, haar beste vriendin, had haar aangeraden naar het park te gaan.En: Sanne, her best friend, had recommended going to the park.Nl: "Misschien vind je daar inspiratie," had Sanne gezegd.En: "Maybe you'll find inspiration there," Sanne had said.Nl: "En anders, geniet gewoon van de dag!"En: "And if not, just enjoy the day!"Nl: In het park was er die middag een muzikaal evenement.En: In the park that afternoon, there was a musical event.Nl: Mensen zaten op kleedjes, kinderen renden lachend rond en de geur van vers gebakken wafels hing in de lucht.En: People sat on blankets, children ran around laughing, and the smell of freshly baked waffles hung in the air.Nl: Lotte voelde de stress langzaam van haar schouders glijden.En: Lotte felt the stress slowly slipping from her shoulders.Nl: Terwijl ze over de paden liep, viel haar oog op een menigte.En: As she walked along the paths, her eye caught a crowd.Nl: In het midden zat een jongen met een gitaar.En: In the middle sat a boy with a guitar.Nl: Zijn vingers bewogen soepel over de snaren en de melodie die hij speelde was betoverend.En: His fingers moved smoothly over the strings, and the melody he played was enchanting.Nl: Het publiek klapte mee en zong de refreinen.En: The audience clapped along and sang the choruses.Nl: Lotte voelde een vonk van inspiratie.En: Lotte felt a spark of inspiration.Nl: Ze tilde haar camera op en maakte een foto van de jongen in het zonlicht, de geluidsgolven leek je bijna te kunnen zien.En: She lifted her camera and took a picture of the boy in the sunlight, you could almost see the sound waves.Nl: Na zijn optreden, liep Lotte naar de jongen toe.En: After his performance, Lotte walked up to the boy.Nl: "Je speelt prachtig," zei ze.En: "You play beautifully," she said.Nl: "Mag ik je naam weten?En: "May I know your name?Nl: Ik ben Lotte."En: I'm Lotte."Nl: "Bedankt," antwoordde hij, met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: "Thank you," he replied with a friendly smile.Nl: "Ik ben Jeroen.En: "I'm Jeroen.Nl: Leuk je te ontmoeten, Lotte."En: Nice to meet you, Lotte."Nl: Ze begonnen te praten.En: They started talking.Nl: Jeroen vertelde over zijn werk in een fietsenwinkel en zijn liefde voor muziek.En: Jeroen talked about his work in a bike shop and his love for music.Nl: Lotte vertelde over haar studie en haar zoektocht naar creativiteit.En: Lotte talked about her studies and her quest for creativity.Nl: Het voelde alsof ze elkaar al jaren kenden.En: It felt as if they had known each other for years.Nl: "Laten we samen door het park lopen," stelde Jeroen voor.En: "Let's walk through the park together," Jeroen suggested.Nl: "Ik wil je de mooiste plekken laten zien."En: "I want to show you the most beautiful spots."Nl: Terwijl ze langs de vijver en door de kronkelende paadjes wandelden, ontdekte Lotte iets belangrijks.En: As they strolled along the pond and through the winding paths, Lotte discovered something important.Nl: Door te praten en te lachen met Jeroen, voelde ze haar creativiteit terugkeren.En: By talking and laughing with Jeroen, she felt her creativity returning.Nl: Niet geforceerd, maar op een natuurlijke manier.En: Not forced, but in a natural way.Nl: Aan het eind van de middag voelde Lotte zich weer geïnspireerd.En: At the end of the afternoon, Lotte felt inspired again.Nl: Ze had niet alleen de perfecte foto gemaakt, maar ook iemand gevonden met wie ze haar passie kon delen.En: She had not only taken the perfect photo but also found someone with whom she could share her passion.Nl: Ze bedankte Jeroen voor de geweldige dag en hij vroeg haar of ze elkaar vaker konden zien.En: She thanked Jeroen for the wonderful day, and he asked if they could see each other more often.Nl: Terwijl de zon onderging, besefte Lotte dat ze meer had geleerd dan alleen hoe ze een foto moest maken.En: As the sun set, Lotte realized she had learned more than just how to take a photo.Nl: Ze had geleerd dat inspiratie komt wanneer je het niet verwacht en dat je verbindingen moet maken met anderen.En: She had learned that inspiration comes when you least expect it and that you need to connect with others.Nl: Soms is dat alles wat je nodig hebt.En: Sometimes, that's all you need.Nl: De dagen tot Koningsdag werden gevuld met ontmoetingen en muziek.En: The days until Koningsdag were filled with gatherings and music.Nl: Lotte's project was af, haar foto's toonde niet alleen de schoonheid van het voorjaar, maar ook de magie van nieuwe ontmoetingen.En: Lotte's project was finished, her photos showed not only the beauty of spring but also the magic of new encounters.Nl: En dat maakte haar gelukkiger dan ze ooit had verwacht.En: And that made her happier than she had ever expected. Vocabulary Words:bloom: bloeicheerful: vrolijkechatter: gekwetterrelaxing: ontspannenportfolio: portfoliorecommended: aangeradeninspiration: inspiratiemusical: muzikaalevent: evenementwaffles: wafelsstress: stresssmoothly: soepelenchanting: betoverendspark: vonkaudience: publiekperformance: optredenquest: zoektochtwinding: kronkelendestrolled: wandeldenpond: vijverreturning: terugkerenencounters: ontmoetingengatherings: ontmoetingennew: nieuweexpected: verwachtteencounters: ontmoetingensubmit: inleverenmagic: magieconnection: verbindingdiscovered: ontdekte

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Vondelpark Festival: A Rain of Silver Linings and Melodies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-19-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van het kleurrijke Vondelpark hing een opgewonden spanning in de lucht.En: In the heart of the colorful Vondelpark, an excited tension hung in the air.Nl: De lente had haar tedere strelingen al over de stad uitgestrooid, en de bomen waren bedekt met een helder groene gloed.En: Spring had already spread its gentle touches over the city, and the trees were covered with a bright green glow.Nl: Overal bloesemden bloemen in allerlei kleuren, en de lucht rook fris en beloftevol.En: Everywhere, flowers bloomed in all kinds of colors, and the air smelled fresh and promising.Nl: Vlakbij het Openluchttheater stonden tijdelijke podia klaar voor gebruik, en langs de paden stonden kraampjes vol lekkernijen uit Amsterdamse keukens.En: Near the Openluchttheater, temporary stages were ready for use, and along the paths, stalls were filled with delicacies from Amsterdam kitchens.Nl: Bram, met zijn immer vriendelijke glimlach, bekeek de voorbereidingen met een tevreden blik.En: Bram, with his ever-friendly smile, watched the preparations with a satisfied look.Nl: Muziek was zijn passie, en hij wilde de wereld laten zien hoeveel talent zijn stad te bieden had.En: Music was his passion, and he wanted to show the world how much talent his city had to offer.Nl: Naast hem stond Femke, de organisatorische kracht van het team.En: Beside him stood Femke, the organizational force of the team.Nl: Ze voelde zich verantwoordelijk voor elk detail, van het podium tot de stoelen.En: She felt responsible for every detail, from the stage to the seats.Nl: Haar ogen speurden het terrein af, enigszins bezorgd over de nog lege paden.En: Her eyes scanned the area, somewhat concerned about the still empty paths.Nl: "Het gaat goedkomen," zei Bram optimistisch, op het moment dat Sanne zich bij hen voegde.En: "It will work out," said Bram optimistically, just as Sanne joined them.Nl: Sanne, met haar gitaar bij de hand, droomde ervan gehoord te worden.En: Sanne, with her guitar in hand, dreamed of being heard.Nl: Haar band was klaar voor het podium; alleen het publiek ontbrak nog.En: Her band was ready for the stage; only the audience was missing.Nl: Maar de lente had haar eigen plannen.En: But spring had its own plans.Nl: Zwarte wolken rolden plots over de lucht en een onverwachte stortbui veranderde de opwindende sfeer in chaos.En: Black clouds suddenly rolled across the sky, and an unexpected downpour turned the exciting atmosphere into chaos.Nl: Pannenkoekenkraampjes en hamburgerstands zochten naar dekking, terwijl een schichtige wind over het park waaide.En: Pancake stalls and hamburger stands sought cover, while a skittish wind blew across the park.Nl: Water kroop over het podium, en kabels lagen drijfnat.En: Water crept over the stage, and cables were soaking wet.Nl: Femke's hart sloeg sneller.En: Femke's heart beat faster.Nl: Wat nu?En: What now?Nl: Het festival naar binnen verplaatsen was een optie, maar... kwam niet iedereen juist voor de buitenlucht en het bohemian gevoel van Vondelpark?En: Moving the festival indoors was an option, but... wasn't everyone here precisely for the open air and the bohemian feeling of the Vondelpark?Nl: Terwijl ze met Bram en Sanne overlegde, doemde er een mogelijkheid op: een half uur afwachten en hopen op verbetering.En: As she consulted with Bram and Sanne, a possibility emerged: wait half an hour and hope for improvement.Nl: Het was riskant, maar Bram en Sanne keken vol vertrouwen haar aan.En: It was risky, but Bram and Sanne looked at her with confidence.Nl: Soms was vertrouwen op het onverwachte precies wat nodig was.En: Sometimes trusting the unexpected was just what was needed.Nl: En toen... alsof de wereld hen hoorde, brak de hemel open.En: And then... as if the world heard them, the sky opened up.Nl: De regendruppels namen af en verdwenen uiteindelijk helemaal.En: The raindrops decreased and eventually disappeared completely.Nl: De wolken weken en zonnestralen knipperden door het bladerdak.En: The clouds parted, and sunbeams flickered through the canopy.Nl: Met hernieuwde energie en leiderschap hielp Femke de standhouders terug naar hun plek.En: With renewed energy and leadership, Femke helped the stallholders back to their places.Nl: De eerste bezoekers staken schuchter hun hoofd door de parkstraatjes, aangetrokken door de weer opgerichte klanken van de muzikanten.En: The first visitors tentatively poked their heads through the park paths, drawn by the sounds of the musicians who were playing again.Nl: Het enthousiasme groeide, en zo ook de menigte.En: The enthusiasm grew, and so did the crowd.Nl: Die middag speelde Sanne's band de sterren van de hemel.En: That afternoon, Sanne's band played the stars from the sky.Nl: De muziek golfde met elke noot door de heldere lucht, en de festivalgangers dansten in de pas gevormde zonnestralen.En: The music flowed with every note through the clear air, and the festival-goers danced in the newly formed sunbeams.Nl: Het werd beter dan wie dan ook ooit had durven hopen.En: It became better than anyone had ever dared to hope.Nl: Het festival eindigde met daverend applaus.En: The festival ended with thunderous applause.Nl: Sanne en haar band werden omarmd door de nieuwe fans, en Femke voelde een warme voldoening.En: Sanne and her band were embraced by the new fans, and Femke felt a warm satisfaction.Nl: Ze glimlachte naar Bram en besefte dat soms, zelfs de onvoorziene regen, een goud randje kan hebben.En: She smiled at Bram and realized that sometimes, even the unforeseen rain can have a silver lining.Nl: En zo werd het kleine festival in Vondelpark niet alleen een viering van muziek en lokale talenten, maar ook van vertrouwen, spontaniteit en de onverwachte schoonheid van de natuur.En: And thus, the small festival in Vondelpark became not only a celebration of music and local talents but also of trust, spontaneity, and the unexpected beauty of nature. Vocabulary Words:tension: spanninggentle: tederebloomed: bloesemdendelicacies: lekkernijenorganizational: organisatorischeconcerned: bezorgddownpour: stortbuiskittish: schichtigecrept: kroopsoaking: drijfnatoption: optiebohemian: bohemianconsulted: overlegdeemerged: doemderisky: riskantdecreased: namen afflickered: knipperdenrenewed: hernieuwdetentatively: schuchterattracted: aangetrokkenenthusiasm: enthousiasmedared: durventhunderous: daverendembraced: omarmdsatisfaction: voldoeningunforeseen: onvoorzienesilver lining: goud randjespontaneity: spontaniteitcelebration: vieringtrust: vertrouwen

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Lotte's Rare Tulip Discovery on Koningsdag Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-18-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder de stralende lentezon spreidde een veld zich uit als een schilderij van levendige kleuren.En: Under the shining spring sun, a field stretched out like a painting of vibrant colors.Nl: Rode, gele, roze, en paarse tulpen stonden rechtop in nette rijen, als een levend tapijt.En: Red, yellow, pink, and purple tulips stood upright in neat rows, like a living carpet.Nl: In dit kleine Nederlandse dorp, niet ver van de oude windmolens, vond de schoolreis plaats waar Lotte, Bram en Sanne deel van uitmaakten.En: In this small Dutch village, not far from the old windmills, the school trip took place where Lotte, Bram, and Sanne were part of it.Nl: Het was Koningsdag.En: It was Koningsdag.Nl: De vlaggen wapperden in de lucht, en overal waren feestelijke liedjes en lachende gezichten.En: The flags fluttered in the air, and everywhere there were festive songs and smiling faces.Nl: Toch voelde Lotte zich een beetje verloren tussen haar klasgenoten.En: Yet Lotte felt a bit lost among her classmates.Nl: Ze hield van de natuur, van de geur van aarde en bloemen, maar voelde zich vaak in de schaduw van haar luidruchtiger vrienden, Bram en Sanne.En: She loved nature, the smell of earth and flowers, but often felt in the shadow of her noisier friends, Bram and Sanne.Nl: De leraar praatte enthousiast over de geschiedenis van de tulpenhandel in Nederland, terwijl de kinderen luisterden.En: The teacher enthusiastically talked about the history of tulip trade in the Netherlands, while the children listened.Nl: Of nou ja, de meesten luisterden.En: Or well, most of them listened.Nl: Bram en Sanne maakten elkaar aan het lachen met hun grappen en speelden met de tulpenblaadjes op de grond.En: Bram and Sanne made each other laugh with their jokes and played with the tulip petals on the ground.Nl: Lotte probeerde zich te concentreren, verlangend naar iets bijzonders, iets wat anderen niet zouden zien.En: Lotte tried to concentrate, longing for something special, something that others wouldn't see.Nl: Ze besloot een risico te nemen.En: She decided to take a risk.Nl: Voorzichtig sloop ze weg van de groep.En: Carefully, she snuck away from the group.Nl: Tussen de hoge tulpen vond ze haar eigen pad, en even was de wereld stil.En: Among the tall tulips, she found her own path, and for a moment the world was silent.Nl: De kleuren om haar heen leken feller, de geur sterker.En: The colors around her seemed brighter, the smell stronger.Nl: En toen zag ze het.En: And then she saw it.Nl: Een enkele tulp, verscholen tussen zijn soortgenoten, met een zeldzame blauwe gloed.En: A single tulip, hidden among its kind, with a rare blue glow.Nl: Het was adembenemend.En: It was breathtaking.Nl: Lotte's hart klopte snel van opwinding.En: Lotte's heart raced with excitement.Nl: Dit moest ze delen.En: She had to share this.Nl: Ze rende terug naar de groep, haar ogen stralend en haar handen trilden van vreugde.En: She ran back to the group, her eyes shining and her hands trembling with joy.Nl: "Kijk, meester!"En: "Look, teacher!"Nl: riep ze.En: she called.Nl: "Kijk naar deze tulp!"En: "Look at this tulip!"Nl: De groep verzamelde zich rond haar vondst.En: The group gathered around her discovery.Nl: Zelfs Bram en Sanne waren onder de indruk.En: Even Bram and Sanne were impressed.Nl: De leraar boog zich dichterbij en glimlachte breed.En: The teacher leaned in closer and smiled broadly.Nl: "Dat is bijzonder, Lotte.En: "That is special, Lotte.Nl: Zo'n mutatie zie je niet vaak.En: Such a mutation is not seen often.Nl: Goed gezien!"En: Well spotted!"Nl: Voor het eerst voelde Lotte zich gezien en gewaardeerd.En: For the first time, Lotte felt seen and appreciated.Nl: Haar nieuwsgierigheid had naar een avontuur geleid dat zij alleen had ontdekt.En: Her curiosity had led to an adventure that she alone had discovered.Nl: Terwijl de groep verder liep, bleef dat moment branden in haar herinneringen, als een sprankelende ster in een heldere nacht.En: As the group continued walking, that moment burned in her memories, like a sparkling star in a clear night.Nl: Die avond, terwijl de feestelijke lichten van Koningsdag het dorp verlichtten, glimlachte Lotte bij zichzelf.En: That evening, as the festive lights of Koningsdag illuminated the village, Lotte smiled to herself.Nl: Haar zachte enthousiasme had haar geleid naar een uniek moment.En: Her gentle enthusiasm had led her to a unique moment.Nl: In het hart van het tulpenveld had ze niet alleen een zeldzame bloem ontdekt, maar ook een nieuw stukje van zichzelf.En: In the heart of the tulip field, she had not only discovered a rare flower, but also a new piece of herself. Vocabulary Words:shining: stralendestretched: spreiddevibrant: levendigeupright: rechtopcarpet: tapijtfluttered: wapperdenfestive: feestelijkeconcentrate: concentrerensnuck: slooptall: hogesilent: stilbreathtaking: adembenemendtrembling: trildenmutation: mutatieappreciated: gewaardeerdcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidadventure: avontuursparkling: sprankelendeclear: heldereilluminated: verlichttengentle: zachteenthusiasm: enthousiasmeunique: uniekrare: zeldzamehidden: verscholensmell: geurrows: rijensmiling: lachendelisten: luisterdenpath: pad

In this episode, we celebrate Marten de Roon, the unsung hero of Atalanta's golden era. We dive into how the Dutch midfielder evolved from a low-profile signing to a club captain and cult icon in Bergamo. We analyze his tactical discipline under Gian Piero Gasperini, his role in the historic 2024 Europa League triumph, and why he is the "beating heart" of one of Europe's most exciting football projects. Marten de Roon, Atalanta BC, Serie A, Gian Piero Gasperini, Dutch football stars

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Those who can, plan; those who can't, plan scenarios. At any rate, that seems to be how the Dutch government is preparing for the impending crisis triggered by the war in Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It wasn't enough to stop the king and queen's visit to the other orange king in the White House going ahead: the royal couple avoided any embarrassing mishaps, unless you count the faux pas of talking about last season's coup. Three men have appeared in court accused of organising the Drents Museum heist, while three major cyberhacks at Dutch companies have exposed the private details of millions of customers across Europe. And we explain why tough new asylum laws could have unexpected and unpleasant consequences for international workers who lose their jobs.

Segment 1: Remembrance as an Action Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for The American Legion, joins the show to preview the May issue of The American Legion Magazine. Stoffer breaks down the "Forever Promise" project—a deeply moving Dutch tradition where local families have adopted and tended the graves of over 10,000 U.S. service members since 1945. We also tackle a growing domestic challenge: the staffing crunch facing volunteer honor guards. With over 500,000 veterans passing away annually, Stoffer discusses the urgent need for volunteers to ensure every veteran receives their final salute. Finally, we take a look back at "Doom 34," the record-breaking 35-hour B-52 mission that signaled the start of Operation Desert Storm. Segment 2: The Fight for Medicare & Social Security Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, brings a warning regarding the WISeR pilot program. This initiative is quietly introducing AI-driven prior authorization into traditional Medicare across six states, leading to early reports of care delays and denials. Fiesta explains why this administrative shift—done without a vote in Congress—is a threat to the fee-for-service model seniors rely on. Fiesta also provides updates on: Social Security Data Security: The ongoing legal battle over the handling of sensitive beneficiary information. Tax Confusion: Clarifying the reality of Social Security tax credits versus permanent tax elimination. Legislative Action: The push by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Greg Landsman to halt the WISeR pilot before it expands nationwide. Show Links & Resources: Learn more about the American Legion: Legion.org Advocate for retirees: RetiredAmericans.org Subscribe to the AWF Union Podcast for more labor news and veteran advocacy.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Inspiration and Connection Among Keukenhof Tulips Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de vroege lente, wanneer de lucht fris ruikt en de bomen hun eerste groene bladeren laten zien, was de Keukenhof zoals altijd betoverend.En: In the early spring, when the air smells fresh and the trees show their first green leaves, the Keukenhof was, as always, enchanting.Nl: De tuinen barstten van kleur, met eindeloze rijen tulpen in rood, geel, roze en wit.En: The gardens were bursting with color, with endless rows of tulips in red, yellow, pink, and white.Nl: Het was druk, bezoekers van over de hele wereld kwamen dit wonder van Nederland bewonderen.En: It was busy, with visitors from all over the world coming to admire this wonder of the Netherlands.Nl: Bram, een student in de tuinbouw, voelde zich klein temidden van deze bloemenzee.En: Bram, a horticulture student, felt small amidst this sea of flowers.Nl: Hij was hier om inspiratie te vinden voor zijn eindproject.En: He was here to find inspiration for his final project.Nl: Maar al het moois om hem heen zorgde ervoor dat hij juist geen ideeën had.En: But all the beauty around him actually left him without any ideas.Nl: Alles leek even indrukwekkend, waardoor hij niet wist waar te beginnen.En: Everything seemed equally impressive, leaving him unsure of where to start.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het pad stond Liesbeth.En: On the other side of the path stood Liesbeth.Nl: Ze was een enthousiaste fotografe, hoewel nog redelijk nieuw.En: She was an enthusiastic photographer, though still quite new.Nl: Ze wilde een foto maken die speciaal genoeg was om met trots te delen.En: She wanted to take a photo special enough to share with pride.Nl: Maar met zoveel camera's om haar heen vroeg ze zich af hoe haar werk ooit op zou vallen.En: But with so many cameras around her, she wondered how her work would ever stand out.Nl: Ondanks de drukte ontmoetten Bram en Liesbeth elkaar toevallig bij een bloemenbed.En: Despite the crowd, Bram and Liesbeth met each other by chance at a flower bed.Nl: Hij zag haar aarzeling en merkte dat zij, net als hij, misschien wat hulp kon gebruiken.En: He noticed her hesitation and realized that she, like him, could perhaps use some help.Nl: Met een glimlach vroeg hij: "Wat zie jij door de lens?En: With a smile, he asked, "What do you see through the lens?Nl: Misschien kan jouw perspectief helpen."En: Maybe your perspective can help."Nl: Liesbeth was verrast door zijn vraag, maar besloot mee te doen.En: Liesbeth was surprised by his question but decided to go along.Nl: Ze stelde voor dat Bram tussen de bloemen zou lopen, zijn liefde ervoor zichtbaar makend.En: She suggested that Bram walk among the flowers, making his love for them visible.Nl: Terwijl ze speelde met het licht dat over de tulpen viel, keek Liesbeth naar Bram die een bloem aan een jong meisje gaf dat nieuwsgierig toekeek.En: As she played with the light falling over the tulips, Liesbeth watched Bram give a flower to a young girl who was watching curiously.Nl: Haar camera ving het moment vast precies toen Bram zijn lachende gezicht naar beneden boog.En: Her camera captured the moment precisely when Bram bent down with a smiling face.Nl: De klik van de sluiter was als muziek voor Liesbeth.En: The click of the shutter was like music to Liesbeth.Nl: Dit was het moment waar ze op had gewacht.En: This was the moment she had been waiting for.Nl: Eenvoudig, maar vol emotie en verbinding.En: Simple, yet full of emotion and connection.Nl: Het perfecte plaatje.En: The perfect picture.Nl: Ze voelde het: deze foto durfde ze te delen.En: She felt it: this was a photo she dared to share.Nl: Bram, kijkend naar het beeld achteraf, zag meer dan alleen zichzelf op de foto.En: Bram, looking at the image afterward, saw more than just himself in the photo.Nl: Hij zag de pure vreugde van dat moment, de schoonheid van delen en verbinding.En: He saw the pure joy of that moment, the beauty of sharing and connection.Nl: Dit gaf hem de inspiratie die hij zocht voor zijn project.En: This gave him the inspiration he sought for his project.Nl: Met nieuwgevonden vertrouwen gingen ze elk hun eigen pad verder.En: With newfound confidence, they each went their separate ways.Nl: Liesbeth deelde haar foto online en kreeg lof die haar zelfvertrouwen een boost gaf.En: Liesbeth shared her photo online and received praise that gave her self-confidence a boost.Nl: Bram gebruikte het idee van delen in zijn project, dat werd geprezen door zijn docenten.En: Bram used the idea of sharing in his project, which was praised by his teachers.Nl: In de kleurrijke chaos van de Keukenhof hadden beiden een manier gevonden om schoonheid en betekenis te zien van een afstand die dichtbij genoeg was om te voelen, een zeldzaam geschenk dat hun perspectieven had veranderd en hun doel had bereikt.En: In the colorful chaos of the Keukenhof, both had found a way to see beauty and meaning from a distance that was close enough to feel—a rare gift that had changed their perspectives and achieved their goal. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: betoverendhorticulture: tuinbouwamidst: temidden vaninspiration: inspiratieadmire: bewonderenequally: evenimpressive: indrukwekkendenthusiastic: enthousiastehesitation: aarzelingperspective: perspectiefplay: spelenprecisely: preciesshutter: sluiterconnection: verbindingpraise: lofconfidence: zelfvertrouwenchaos: chaosdistance: afstandrare: zeldzaamachievement: bereiktbursting: barsttenvisitor: bezoekersoverwhelmed: nogalcapture: schietenshare: deelnemensurprised: verrastevisible: zichtbaarjoy: vreugdebeauty: schoonheidwonder: wonder

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bas's Secret Koningsdag Escape: A Bold Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-17-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder blauw boven het oude gebouw van het internaat, omgeven door de levendige kleuren van de lente.En: The sky was a clear blue above the old building of the boarding school, surrounded by the vibrant colors of spring.Nl: Bas, een jongen met bruine ogen vol nieuwsgierigheid, keek uit het raam van zijn kamer.En: Bas, a boy with brown eyes full of curiosity, looked out the window of his room.Nl: Het was Koningsdag.En: It was Koningsdag.Nl: Mensen in de stad versierden de straten met oranje vlaggen en er klonk muziek in de verte.En: People in the city decorated the streets with orange flags, and music played in the distance.Nl: Maar Bas hield zijn plan geheim.En: But Bas kept his plan secret.Nl: Hij wilde een avontuur beleven, weg van de dagelijkse routine.En: He wanted to have an adventure, away from the daily routine.Nl: Samen met zijn vrienden, Elisabeth en Mark, stond hij bij de poort.En: Together with his friends, Elisabeth and Mark, he stood at the gate.Nl: Elisabeth droeg een oranje hoed en Mark had een kleine Nederlandse vlag in zijn handen.En: Elisabeth wore an orange hat, and Mark had a small Dutch flag in his hands.Nl: "Bas, kom je naar het feest?"En: "Bas, are you coming to the party?"Nl: vroeg Elisabeth enthousiast.En: Elisabeth asked enthusiastically.Nl: Bas glimlachte nerveus.En: Bas smiled nervously.Nl: "Misschien later," zei hij.En: "Maybe later," he said.Nl: Maar hij wist dat hij een ander pad zou volgen.En: But he knew he would follow a different path.Nl: Toen de school in drukte verkeerde met festiviteiten, glipte Bas stilletjes weg.En: When the school was in the midst of festivities, Bas quietly slipped away.Nl: Hij liep stevig door de straten van de stad naar het station.En: He walked briskly through the streets of the city to the station.Nl: Hij voelde zich vrij, alsof er geen grenzen waren.En: He felt free, as if there were no boundaries.Nl: Bij het station kocht Bas snel een treinkaartje naar het platteland.En: At the station, Bas quickly bought a train ticket to the countryside.Nl: Hij sprong de trein in net voordat de deuren sloten.En: He jumped into the train just before the doors closed.Nl: De trein begon te rijden en Bas keek uit het raam.En: The train started moving, and Bas looked out the window.Nl: Het uitzicht was prachtig.En: The view was beautiful.Nl: Er waren eindeloze velden vol tulpen in bloei, en de groene weilanden waar koeien rustig graasden.En: There were endless fields full of blooming tulips, and the green meadows where cows grazed quietly.Nl: De zon scheen fel en gaf alles een gouden gloed.En: The sun shone brightly and gave everything a golden glow.Nl: Plotseling kwam de trein tot stilstand.En: Suddenly, the train came to a halt.Nl: Een aankondiging klonk: "Vanwege een technische storing zullen we enige tijd stilstaan."En: An announcement sounded: "Due to a technical malfunction, we will be standing still for a while."Nl: Bas zuchtte.En: Bas sighed.Nl: Hij keek op zijn horloge.En: He looked at his watch.Nl: Als de vertraging te lang duurde, zou zijn plan om terug te keren naar school in gevaar komen.En: If the delay lasted too long, his plan to return to school would be in jeopardy.Nl: Met elke minuut die voorbij ging, klopte zijn hart sneller.En: With each passing minute, his heart beat faster.Nl: Na wat leek op een eeuwigheid, begon de trein weer te rijden.En: After what felt like an eternity, the train started moving again.Nl: Bas voelde de spanning wegebben en hij kalmeerde.En: Bas felt the tension ebb away, and he calmed down.Nl: Hij genoot van de laatste kilometers van zijn reis.En: He enjoyed the last kilometers of his journey.Nl: De trein arriveerde in een klein dorpje.En: The train arrived in a small village.Nl: Bas stapte uit, ademde diep in en genoot van de vrijheid, al was het maar voor even.En: Bas stepped out, breathed in deeply, and enjoyed the freedom, if only for a moment.Nl: Maar hij wist dat hij terug moest.En: But he knew he had to go back.Nl: Terwijl de tijd verstreek begon hij de terugreis naar het internaat.En: As time passed, he began the journey back to the boarding school.Nl: Toen hij aankwam, was het feest nog in volle gang.En: When he arrived, the party was still in full swing.Nl: Bas glipte naar binnen, onopgemerkt door de drukte.En: Bas slipped back in, unnoticed by the crowd.Nl: Die avond, liggend in zijn bed, dacht Bas na over zijn avontuur.En: That evening, lying in his bed, Bas thought about his adventure.Nl: Hij voelde zich anders, meer zelfverzekerd.En: He felt different, more confident.Nl: Hij begreep dat je soms risico's moet nemen om te groeien.En: He understood that sometimes you have to take risks to grow.Nl: De wereld was groter dan hij dacht, en zijn kleine avontuur had hem dat laten zien.En: The world was bigger than he thought, and his little adventure had shown him that.Nl: Met een glimlach sliep Bas in, met dromen vol nieuwe avonturen die nog zouden komen.En: With a smile, Bas fell asleep, with dreams full of new adventures yet to come. Vocabulary Words:curiosity: nieuwsgierigheidfestivities: festiviteitenadventure: avontuurroutine: routineboard: interna(a)tenthusiastically: enthousiastpath: padboundaries: grenzencountryside: plattelandbought: kochtblooming: in bloeimeadows: weidenhalalt: stilstandannouncement: aankondigingmalfunction: storingdelay: vertragingjeopardy: gevaareternity: eeuwigheidtension: spanningebb: wegebbenfreedom: vrijheidunnoticed: onopgemerktconfident: zelfverzekerdrisks: risico'sgrow: groeienbigger: groterglow: gloedslipped: gliptestation: stationbriskly: stevig

This episode examines recent ransomware attacks affecting Brockton Hospital, Stockton Cardiology, and Rocky Mountain Care, alongside a Dutch supply chain breach impacting eleven hospitals. The hosts discuss the EvilTokens phishing kit that bypasses MFA through Microsoft 365 device code flow exploitation, and share practical defenses including conditional access policies, improved logging, and incident response planning. Key insights from the April Zoom social mixer cover monthly penetration testing, effective security awareness training, and AI adoption guardrails.

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Episode No. 754 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features author Andrew Graham-Dixon and artist Rachel Burgess. Graham-Dixon is the author of "Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found," which was just published by WW Norton. The book, a biography-ish of one of the most famous and elusive artists of the Dutch seventeenth century, offers exciting new ideas about Vermeer's life and presents new arguments about why and for whom Vermeer made most of his paintings. Amazon and Bookshop offer "Vermeer" for $35-42. The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is showing "Rachel Burgess: Particles and Waves" through June 6. The exhibition presents Burgess' recent large-scale works on paper, typically monotypes, that depict landscapes and domestic scenes. Burgess has been included in group shows at the Lower East Side Printshop, New York, at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, and more. Instagram: Andrew Graham-Dixon, Rachel Burgess, Tyler Green. Air date: April 16, 2026.

Episode No. 754 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features author Andrew Graham-Dixon and artist Rachel Burgess. Graham-Dixon is the author of "Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found," which was just published by WW Norton. The book, a biography-ish of one of the most famous and elusive artists of the Dutch seventeenth century, offers exciting new ideas about Vermeer's life and presents new arguments about why and for whom Vermeer made most of his paintings. Amazon and Bookshop offer "Vermeer" for $35-42. The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is showing "Rachel Burgess: Particles and Waves" through June 6. The exhibition presents Burgess' recent large-scale works on paper, typically monotypes, that depict landscapes and domestic scenes. Burgess has been included in group shows at the Lower East Side Printshop, New York, at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, and more. Instagram: Andrew Graham-Dixon, Rachel Burgess, Tyler Green. Air date: April 16, 2026.

Episode No. 754 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features author Andrew Graham-Dixon and artist Rachel Burgess. Graham-Dixon is the author of "Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found," which was just published by WW Norton. The book, a biography-ish of one of the most famous and elusive artists of the Dutch seventeenth century, offers exciting new ideas about Vermeer's life and presents new arguments about why and for whom Vermeer made most of his paintings. Amazon and Bookshop offer "Vermeer" for $35-42. The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is showing "Rachel Burgess: Particles and Waves" through June 6. The exhibition presents Burgess' recent large-scale works on paper, typically monotypes, that depict landscapes and domestic scenes. Burgess has been included in group shows at the Lower East Side Printshop, New York, at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, and more. Instagram: Andrew Graham-Dixon, Rachel Burgess, Tyler Green. Air date: April 16, 2026.

Episode No. 754 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features author Andrew Graham-Dixon and artist Rachel Burgess. Graham-Dixon is the author of "Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found," which was just published by WW Norton. The book, a biography-ish of one of the most famous and elusive artists of the Dutch seventeenth century, offers exciting new ideas about Vermeer's life and presents new arguments about why and for whom Vermeer made most of his paintings. Amazon and Bookshop offer "Vermeer" for $35-42. The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University is showing "Rachel Burgess: Particles and Waves" through June 6. The exhibition presents Burgess' recent large-scale works on paper, typically monotypes, that depict landscapes and domestic scenes. Burgess has been included in group shows at the Lower East Side Printshop, New York, at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, and more. Instagram: Andrew Graham-Dixon, Rachel Burgess, Tyler Green. Air date: April 16, 2026.

We get DARK in the weeds of Black Lagoon as it's OVA time for me, Piss, and Emily. What sorts of vengeful nightmarish stuff are we digging through this time? How much screentime will Benny and Dutch get? And will Rock and Revy become romantic or not? Well, ok, last one you know the answer to. BLACK LAGOON FOREVER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Tampa Bay Sun FC defender Brooke Hendrix!From childhood memories that instilled an enduring love of the game to dealing with the unknowns of post-graduation trial periods and having auditioned for clubs like the Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax, the United States, and making her way from there to Glasgow City, Brooke tells the story of perseverance needed to build a career when the road ahead seemed uncertain. We talk about what the experiences meant for Brooke's mindset development, but also how playing in countries as diverse as Italy, England, and Australia, including winning an A-League championship with Melbourne Victory, impacted her skills and character on and off the field.Finally, we talk to Brooke about the current state of the women's footballing landscape, the differences between the NWSL and WSL, and the importance of being one of the founding players of the new league in USL Super League. At the moment, she is at Tampa Bay Sun FC and explains what made her want to join the club, the challenges of the transitional year, and how to establish chemistry among a constantly changing team trying to make it to playoffs. In closing, Brooke talks about her aspirations for the rest of the year, along with a rapid-fire segment that reveals the personality behind the player.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

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Daniel Coyle (@danielcoyle) is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named best business book of the year by Bloomberg BookPal and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an adviser to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include, The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, Hardball: A Season in the Projects. His newest book is called Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment. This book is about building the environments that make us feel more connected, energized, and alive, drawing from his usual rigorous reporting and his own personal search for meaning. The book is a guide to creating spaces where individuals and communities can thrive. This is exactly what we are looking for in the sports world. The communities that Coyle discusses embody deep connectivity and resilience, from stories of Chilean miners buried underground to a Dutch soccer team and the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball. You will learn how flourishing groups make meaning through deep connection and build community through shared purpose.  Connect at www.DanielCoyle.com BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT THE RELEASE OF OUR NEW BOOK Captain: The Athletes Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader, due out in May 2026. Please fill out this quick Google form and you will be notified when discounted book pre-orders are available. We are constantly asked "where have all the leaders gone?" Now more than ever, it is up to schools, clubs and coaches to develop our leaders, and this new book is a perfect guide to train and develop them. It is filled with stories of champion team captains on the professional and college level, Hall of Fame coaches, and more, and is a masterclass on leadership. 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Where do you do your best thinking? It's probably not where you spend most of your time working. In fact, the environment you choose can quietly influence how clearly you think, how creative you are, and how well you perform. There's a simple shift that can make a noticeable difference. Source: Edward Hallowell author of Driven to Distraction (https://amzn.to/3PQgv1u). Rituals are everywhere—handshakes, morning routines, lucky habits, traditions we repeat without thinking. Even people who don't consider themselves “ritualistic” rely on them every day. But why? Michael Norton, professor at Harvard Business School and author of The Ritual Effect (https://amzn.to/3U65Zpn), explains that rituals do far more than add structure—they can reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, and give meaning to everyday experiences. He explores why humans are drawn to rituals and how they can be used intentionally to improve your life. Health advice can feel overwhelming—contradictory studies, complicated plans, and endless “must-do” lists. But what if getting healthier didn't have to be so complicated? Jacob Sager Weinstein, writer for The New Yorker, HBO, and the BBC, and author of Be Healthier Now: 100 Simple Ways to Become Instantly Healthier (https://amzn.to/4cZedXV), cuts through the noise with practical, science-backed ideas that are simple to implement and surprisingly effective—no jargon, no extreme routines, just small changes that can make a real difference. Revenge is often described as “sweet.” And just imagining getting even with someone can feel surprisingly satisfying. But what is it about revenge that makes it feel so good—even before anything actually happens? https://theconversation.com/revenge-isnt-always-sweet-but-it-can-be-beautiful-73653 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you've tried everything at the pet store –it's time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES : We love the Planet Visionaries podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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