Podcasts about family love

Rob Reiner didn't ignore his son's struggles — he built a movie around them. He talked openly about the guilt, the missteps, the decades of trying. Michele carried the emotional weight of nearly 20 years of crisis. They were present, involved, and doing everything our system tells families to do. And still, they were left defenseless. In part two, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke explains the darkest truth: families are often fully aware someone is dangerous — but the law ties their hands. Parents cannot force an adult child into long-term treatment. They cannot limit their movements. They cannot compel medication. Without a documented, immediate threat, the system defaults to the rights of the individual — not the safety of the family. We explore: – How chronic crisis distorts judgment but also eliminates legal options – Why guilt, hope, and fear coexist in families trapped by mental-health laws – How caregivers often become targets because they are the safest emotional outlet – Why brutality in familial murders reflects years of psychological deterioration – The painful reality that love does not override a broken system This isn't a story about blind parents. It's a story about a system built to wait until the worst happens — and only then allows intervention. #ReinerMurders #RobinDreeke #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillers #MentalHealthCrisis #FamilyViolence #SystemicFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #ParentalGuilt #LegalLimitations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Rob Reiner didn't ignore his son's struggles — he built a movie around them. He talked openly about the guilt, the missteps, the decades of trying. Michele carried the emotional weight of nearly 20 years of crisis. They were present, involved, and doing everything our system tells families to do. And still, they were left defenseless. In part two, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke explains the darkest truth: families are often fully aware someone is dangerous — but the law ties their hands. Parents cannot force an adult child into long-term treatment. They cannot limit their movements. They cannot compel medication. Without a documented, immediate threat, the system defaults to the rights of the individual — not the safety of the family. We explore: – How chronic crisis distorts judgment but also eliminates legal options – Why guilt, hope, and fear coexist in families trapped by mental-health laws – How caregivers often become targets because they are the safest emotional outlet – Why brutality in familial murders reflects years of psychological deterioration – The painful reality that love does not override a broken system This isn't a story about blind parents. It's a story about a system built to wait until the worst happens — and only then allows intervention. #ReinerMurders #RobinDreeke #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillers #MentalHealthCrisis #FamilyViolence #SystemicFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #ParentalGuilt #LegalLimitations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Hope and Joy: Giovanni's Heartwarming Christmas Mission Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Giovanni guardava fuori dalla finestra dell'orfanotrofio.En: Giovanni looked out the window of the orphanage.It: La neve ricopriva il piccolo paese italiano come una coperta bianca.En: The snow covered the small Italian town like a white blanket.It: Era inverno e Natale era vicino.En: It was winter, and Christmas was near.It: Ma quest'anno, le cose erano complicate.En: But this year, things were complicated.It: Un'influenza si era diffusa tra i bambini e Giovanni si sentiva preoccupato.En: A flu had spread among the children, and Giovanni was feeling worried.It: Da quando aveva perso una persona a lui cara, Giovanni si dedicava completamente ai bambini.En: Since he lost someone dear to him, Giovanni dedicated himself completely to the children.It: Voleva che il Natale fosse speciale, nonostante l'influenza.En: He wanted Christmas to be special, despite the flu.It: I bambini erano felici di avere attenzione e amore.En: The children were happy to have attention and love.It: Livia, un'altra custode, era sempre al suo fianco per aiutare.En: Livia, another caregiver, was always by his side to help.It: L'orfanotrofio era un luogo caldo e accogliente.En: The orphanage was a warm and welcoming place.It: Le decorazioni fatte a mano pendevano dalle pareti, aggiungendo un tocco di gioia.En: Handmade decorations hung from the walls, adding a touch of joy.It: Sebbene il gelo di gennaio regnasse fuori, all'interno c'era sempre un dolce senso di famiglia.En: Although the chill of January reigned outside, inside there was always a sweet sense of family.It: Con l'influenza che si diffondeva, Giovanni doveva prendere una decisione.En: With the flu spreading, Giovanni had to make a decision.It: Alla fine, decise di restare anche la sera per curare i bambini malati.En: In the end, he decided to stay even in the evening to care for the sick children.It: Sapeva che il Natale era importante per loro.En: He knew that Christmas was important for them.It: Chiese a Livia di aiutarlo a preparare una sorpresa per la mattina di Natale.En: He asked Livia to help him prepare a surprise for Christmas morning.It: La vigilia di Natale, Giovanni lavorò tutta la notte.En: On Christmas Eve, Giovanni worked all night.It: Preparò con cura ogni dettaglio, mentre Livia lo aiutava.En: He carefully prepared every detail, while Livia assisted him.It: Furono ore dure, tra tosse e nasi rossi.En: The hours were tough, filled with coughs and red noses.It: Ma Giovanni non si arrese.En: But Giovanni did not give up.It: Doveva vedere i sorrisi dei bambini per sentirsi felice.En: He needed to see the children's smiles to feel happy.It: La mattina di Natale, Giovanni era esausto ma speranzoso.En: On Christmas morning, Giovanni was exhausted but hopeful.It: I bambini si svegliarono e i loro occhi si illuminarono.En: The children woke up, and their eyes lit up.It: La stanza era diventata un meraviglioso mondo invernale.En: The room had become a wonderful winter world.It: Le loro risate e grida di gioia riempirono l'aria.En: Their laughter and cries of joy filled the air.It: Anche con il raffreddore, erano felici ed energici.En: Even with colds, they were happy and energetic.It: In quel momento, mentre osservava i bambini giocare, Giovanni si sentì rinato.En: At that moment, as he watched the children play, Giovanni felt reborn.It: La tristezza del passato cominciava a sciogliersi.En: The sadness of the past began to melt away.It: Realizzò che anche nei momenti difficili, la felicità poteva farsi strada.En: He realized that even in difficult times, happiness could find its way.It: I bambini, nonostante tutto, erano una fonte infinita di calore e amore.En: The children, despite everything, were an endless source of warmth and love.It: Con il cuore più leggero, Giovanni si unì ai bambini.En: With a lighter heart, Giovanni joined the children.It: L'orfanotrofio si riempì di allegria e amore.En: The orphanage filled with cheer and love.It: Era un Natale speciale, un Natale che Giovanni e i bambini non avrebbero mai dimenticato.En: It was a special Christmas, one that Giovanni and the children would never forget.It: La bellezza della condivisione aveva portato luce nelle loro vite.En: The beauty of sharing had brought light into their lives.It: Natale era arrivato, e con esso, una nuova speranza.En: Christmas had arrived, and with it, a new hope. Vocabulary Words:the orphanage: l'orfanotrofioto cover: ricoprirecomplicated: complicatethe flu: l'influenzato spread: diffondersiworried: preoccupatoto dedicate: dedicarsithe caregiver: il custodeto add: aggiungerethe chill: il geloto reign: regnareto prepare: prepararethe Eve: la vigiliato assist: aiutareto cough: tossireto give up: arrendersito wake up: svegliarsito light up: illuminarsilaughter: le risatethe cry: il gridoto feel reborn: sentirsi rinatoto melt away: sciogliersidespite: nonostanteendless: infinitothe warmth: il calorecheer: l'allegriato forget: dimenticarethe beauty: la bellezzato share: condivisionehope: la speranza

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Foster Dreams to Family: Emil's Christmas Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I det lilla svenska byn, omgivet av snöklädda träd, låg ett fosterhem.En: In the small Swedish village, surrounded by snow-covered trees, lay a foster home.Sv: Det doftade av gran och nybakat pepparkakor.En: It smelled of pine and freshly baked gingerbread cookies.Sv: Inuti växte en stor julgran som lyste upp med små, skimrande ljus och handgjorda prydnader.En: Inside grew a large Christmas tree that lit up with small, shimmering lights and handmade decorations.Sv: Det var vinter och det var nästan jul.En: It was winter, and it was almost Christmas.Sv: Emil var en tioårig pojke som bodde där.En: Emil was a ten-year-old boy who lived there.Sv: Han hade stora drömmar.En: He had big dreams.Sv: Han älskade att läsa sagor och önskade sig en familj som alltid skulle finnas där för honom.En: He loved reading fairy tales and wished for a family that would always be there for him.Sv: Men i år hade han ett särskilt mål: att göra den vackraste julprydnaden till granen.En: But this year, he had a special goal: to make the most beautiful Christmas decoration for the tree.Sv: Emil vandrade genom korridorerna, med snön som yrde utanför fönstren.En: Emil wandered through the corridors, with snow swirling outside the windows.Sv: Han kände sig lite osäker.En: He felt a bit insecure.Sv: Han saknade både material och talang, trodde han.En: He thought he lacked both materials and talent.Sv: Skulle hans prydnad verkligen kunna sticka ut?En: Could his decoration really stand out?Sv: Och skulle någon familj någonsin välja honom?En: And would any family ever choose him?Sv: En natt tog Emil ett modigt beslut.En: One night, Emil made a brave decision.Sv: Han smög ner till konstmaterialrummet.En: He sneaked down to the art materials room.Sv: Dörren knarrade lätt när han öppnade den.En: The door creaked slightly as he opened it.Sv: Där hittade han glittrigt papper, färgglada band, och små bjällror.En: There he found glittering paper, colorful ribbons, and small bells.Sv: Men han behövde mer hjälp, så han bad Astrid om hjälp.En: But he needed more help, so he asked Astrid for assistance.Sv: Astrid var en volontär som alltid log varmt mot Emil.En: Astrid was a volunteer who always smiled warmly at Emil.Sv: Hon älskade hans entusiasm och godhjärtade sätt.En: She loved his enthusiasm and kind-hearted nature.Sv: "Vi kan göra något tillsammans," sa hon och hjälpte honom tänka ut idéer.En: "We can make something together," she said, helping him brainstorm ideas.Sv: Tillsammans arbetade de varje kväll.En: Together, they worked every evening.Sv: De klippte, limmade och fnissade när prydnaden växte fram.En: They cut, glued, and giggled as the decoration took shape.Sv: Emil valde en stjärnform.En: Emil chose a star shape.Sv: Den glittrade som snö och hade små bjällror som klingade som julens egen melodi.En: It glittered like snow and had small bells that chimed like Christmas's own melody.Sv: Festivaldagen kom.En: Festival day arrived.Sv: Snön föll mjukt och barnen sprang omkring, förväntansfulla.En: Snow fell softly and the children ran around, excited.Sv: Granen i fosterhemmet strålade.En: The tree in the foster home glowed.Sv: Mitt i den, på toppen, satt Emils prydnad.En: In the middle of it, on the top, sat Emil's decoration.Sv: För första gången kände Emil sig stolt.En: For the first time, Emil felt proud.Sv: När besökarna strömmade in, stannade en familj vid granen.En: When visitors streamed in, a family stopped by the tree.Sv: Deras barn pekade och log.En: Their children pointed and smiled.Sv: "Titta på den där stjärnan!"En: "Look at that star!"Sv: utropade de.En: they exclaimed.Sv: Föräldrarna frågade vem som hade gjort den.En: The parents asked who had made it.Sv: När de fick veta att det var Emil, bad de att få träffa honom.En: When they learned it was Emil, they asked to meet him.Sv: De pratade länge.En: They talked for a long time.Sv: Det visade sig att de älskade konst och att deras hem var fyllt av skapelser.En: It turned out that they loved art and that their home was filled with creations.Sv: De log mot Emil och sa: "Vi skulle gärna vilja ha dig i vår familj."En: They smiled at Emil and said, "We would love to have you in our family."Sv: Emil kunde knappt tro sina öron.En: Emil could hardly believe his ears.Sv: Hans hjärta bultade, fylld av hopp och glädje.En: His heart pounded, filled with hope and joy.Sv: Han hade verkligen skapat något magiskt, och nu hade han chansen att få den familj han alltid önskat.En: He had truly created something magical, and now he had the chance to have the family he had always wished for.Sv: Så på den kalla, snöiga kvällen i det lilla svenska byn, omgiven av julens värme, fick Emil inte bara se sin dröm gå i uppfyllelse, utan han började också tro på sin egen förmåga och framtidens möjligheter.En: So on that cold, snowy evening in the small Swedish village, surrounded by the warmth of Christmas, Emil not only saw his dream come true but also began to believe in his own abilities and the possibilities of the future. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: omgivenfoster home: fosterhemsmelled: doftadegingerbread: pepparkakorshimmering: skimrandedecorations: prydnaderdreams: drömmarinsecure: osäkerwandered: vandradeswirling: yrdesneaked: smögcreaked: knarradeglittering: glittrigtribbons: bandbells: bjällrorvolunteer: volontärenthusiasm: entusiasmkind-hearted: godhjärtadebrainstorm: tänka utgiggled: fnissadechimed: klingadearrived: komglowed: stråladestreamed: strömmadepointed: pekadeexclaimed: utropadepounded: bultademagical: magisktbelieve: troabilities: förmåga

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Vulnerability to Family: A Christmas Tale of Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En un caluroso día de verano en Buenos Aires, el orfanato "La Casa del Sol" bullía de alegría.En: On a hot summer day in Buenos Aires, the orphanage "La Casa del Sol" buzzed with joy.Es: Era casi Navidad, y el aroma del pino llenaba el aire.En: It was almost Christmas, and the aroma of pine filled the air.Es: Los niños habían decorado la sala común con dibujos coloridos y luces brillantes.En: The children had decorated the common room with colorful drawings and bright lights.Es: Mateo, un niño de 12 años con ojos soñadores, se preparaba para un momento importante.En: Mateo, a 12-year-old boy with dreamy eyes, was preparing for an important moment.Es: Un matrimonio había llegado al orfanato para considerar una adopción.En: A couple had arrived at the orphanage to consider an adoption.Es: Mateo se encontraba nervioso.En: Mateo was nervous.Es: Había pasado horas preparando sus dibujos.En: He had spent hours preparing his drawings.Es: Su amigo, Sofía, de la misma edad, estaba a su lado, animándole.En: His friend, Sofía, of the same age, was by his side, encouraging him.Es: Sofía sabía cuánto deseaba Mateo impresionar a la pareja.En: Sofía knew how much Mateo wanted to impress the couple.Es: Él soñaba con que los adoptaran juntos, así podrían ser familia para siempre.En: He dreamed of them being adopted together, so they could be a family forever.Es: En el momento crucial, mientras los visitantes se acercaban a ver sus obras de arte, Mateo sintió una opresión en el pecho.En: At the crucial moment, as the visitors approached to see his artwork, Mateo felt a tightness in his chest.Es: La familiar sensación de un ataque de asma se acercaba.En: The familiar feeling of an asthma attack was coming.Es: Miró a su alrededor buscando su inhalador, pero no lo encontraba.En: He looked around for his inhaler, but couldn't find it.Es: El miedo lo invadió.En: Fear overcame him.Es: Si pedía ayuda, quizás perdería su oportunidad de mostrar sus dibujos.En: If he asked for help, he might lose his chance to show his drawings.Es: Pero su respiración era cada vez más difícil.En: But his breathing was becoming more difficult.Es: Mateo miró a Sofía, quien le devolvió una mirada preocupada.En: Mateo looked at Sofía, who returned a concerned look.Es: Sabía que tenía que tomar una decisión rápida.En: He knew he had to make a quick decision.Es: Finalmente, con un esfuerzo enorme, Mateo levantó la mano buscando a Carlos, el cuidador.En: Finally, with enormous effort, Mateo raised his hand seeking Carlos, the caretaker.Es: "¡Carlos, ayúdame!En: "Carlos, help me!"Es: ", logró decir, aunque las palabras casi no salían de sus labios.En: he managed to say, though the words barely left his lips.Es: Carlos corrió al lado de Mateo, ayudándole a calmarse y a usar el inhalador.En: Carlos rushed to Mateo's side, helping him to calm down and use the inhaler.Es: La pareja observó el incidente, con evidente preocupación en sus rostros.En: The couple watched the incident, with evident concern in their faces.Es: Una vez que Mateo recuperó el aliento, el hombre del matrimonio le sonrió suavemente.En: Once Mateo caught his breath, the man of the couple smiled softly at him.Es: "Eres un chico muy valiente", dijo.En: "You are a very brave boy," he said.Es: "Nos gusta mucho tu arte".En: "We really like your art."Es: La pareja pasó un tiempo con él y Sofía, interesándose genuinamente por sus historias y sueños.En: The couple spent some time with him and Sofía, genuinely interested in their stories and dreams.Es: Mateo, al principio tímido, les mostró los dibujos que tanto había trabajado.En: Mateo, initially shy, showed them the drawings he had worked so hard on.Es: Los dos adultos quedaron impresionados por su talento y creatividad.En: The two adults were impressed by his talent and creativity.Es: Al final del día, Carlos llamó a Sofía y a Mateo a su oficina.En: At the end of the day, Carlos called Sofía and Mateo to his office.Es: La pareja había tomado una decisión.En: The couple had made a decision.Es: Con una mirada llena de emoción, les anunciaron que querían adoptarlos a los dos.En: With a look full of emotion, they announced that they wanted to adopt both of them.Es: Mateo sintió una ola de alivio y alegría, inundándole el corazón.En: Mateo felt a wave of relief and joy flood his heart.Es: Había aprendido que a veces, pedir ayuda es la cosa más valiente que uno puede hacer.En: He had learned that sometimes, asking for help is the bravest thing one can do.Es: Juntos, Mateo y Sofía se abrazaron.En: Together, Mateo and Sofía hugged.Es: Ellos sabían que finalmente tendrían una familia.En: They knew they would finally have a family.Es: Y en ese momento, en medio del calor del verano y la magia de la Navidad, Mateo entendió que la verdadera fuerza está en aceptar la vulnerabilidad y abrirse al amor inesperado.En: And at that moment, in the midst of the summer heat and the magic of Christmas, Mateo understood that true strength lies in accepting vulnerability and opening up to unexpected love. Vocabulary Words:the orphanage: el orfanatothe aroma: el aromathe drawing: el dibujothe caretaker: el cuidadorthe asthma attack: el ataque de asmathe opportunity: la oportunidadthe fear: el miedothe effort: el esfuerzothe story: la historiathe vulnerability: la vulnerabilidadthe strength: la fuerzathe relief: el aliviothe talent: el talentothe creativity: la creatividadthe emotion: la emociónthe incident: el incidentethe tightness: la opresiónthe inhaler: el inhaladorthe dream: el sueñothe couple: la parejathe common room: la sala comúnthe moment: el momentothe wave: la olato calm down: calmarseto hug: abrazarto impress: impresionarto flood: inundarto approach: acercarseto overcome: superarthe Christmas: la Navidad

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Christmas Wish: Discovering the Meaning of Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 겨울 바람이 차가운 날, 고아원 창문 너머로 진우는 하얀 눈송이들이 내려오는 것을 보았다.En: On a cold winter's day, Jinwoo watched white snowflakes fall through the orphanage window.Ko: 고아원 안은 늘 따뜻했고 웃음소리가 가득했지만, 진우 마음속엔 조금의 불안이 자리 잡고 있었다.En: Inside the orphanage, it was always warm and filled with laughter, but a bit of anxiety resided in Jinwoo's heart.Ko: 그는 매일 아침 고아원 복도를 걸으며 새 가족을 기다렸다.En: He walked down the orphanage hallway every morning, waiting for a new family.Ko: 이번 크리스마스에는 새로운 가족과 함께 하기를 소원했다.En: This Christmas, he wished to be with a new family.Ko: 소진은 고아원의 마음 따뜻한 보모였다.En: Sojin was the warm-hearted caretaker of the orphanage.Ko: 그녀는 아이들을 가족처럼 여기며 다정하게 돌봐주었다.En: She treated the children as if they were family and took care of them kindly.Ko: 어느 날 소진은 진우에게 다가가 조심스럽게 말했다, "진우야, 중요한 이야기가 있단다. 네 건강을 위해 곧 수술을 받아야 해."En: One day, Sojin approached Jinwoo and said carefully, " Jinwoo, there's something important I need to tell you. For your health, you will need to have surgery soon."Ko: 진우는 깜짝 놀랐지만, 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jinwoo was surprised but nodded.Ko: 그는 수술이 필요하다는 걸 알고 있었다.En: He knew he needed the surgery.Ko: 하지만 마음 한구석에는 두려움이 자리 잡고 있었다.En: However, a corner of his heart was filled with fear.Ko: 혹시 수술 때문에 입양이 더 어려워질까 봐 걱정이었다.En: He worried that the surgery might make adoption more difficult.Ko: 미영은 고아원에 자주 찾아오는 의대생 봉사자였다.En: Miyoung was a medical student volunteer who frequently visited the orphanage.Ko: 그녀는 아이들을 도와주는 일을 사랑했다.En: She loved helping the children.Ko: 미영은 진우의 상황을 알고 그에게 다가가 작게 웃으며 말했다, "진우야, 넌 절대 혼자가 아니야.En: Knowing Jinwoo's situation, Miyoung approached him with a small smile and said, " Jinwoo, you're never alone.Ko: 소진 선생님과 나, 그리고 여기 모든 사람들은 너를 응원하고 있어."En: Sojin teacher, I, and everyone here are cheering for you."Ko: 크리스마스 이브 날, 진우는 병원에 있었다.En: On Christmas Eve, Jinwoo was at the hospital.Ko: 준비된 수술복을 입고 병실에 앉아 있었다.En: He was sitting in the hospital room, wearing the prepared surgical gown.Ko: 밖은 눈이 계속 내리고 있었다.En: Outside, it continued to snow.Ko: 진우는 손을 떨며 두려운 마음을 억누르고 있었다.En: Jinwoo was trembling, trying to suppress his fear.Ko: 그때, 소진과 미영이 병실로 들어왔다. 손에는 작은 크리스마스 트리가 들려 있었다.En: Then, Sojin and Miyoung entered the hospital room, carrying a small Christmas tree.Ko: "우리가 함께 축하하자," 소진이 말했다.En: "Let's celebrate together," said Sojin.Ko: 작지만 따뜻한 병실에서 그들은 진우와 함께 작은 크리스마스 파티를 시작했다.En: In the small but warm hospital room, they started a little Christmas party with Jinwoo.Ko: 그날 밤, 진우는 마음속에 깊은 평화를 느꼈다.En: That night, Jinwoo felt a deep peace in his heart.Ko: 비록 입양이 지연될 수 있었지만, 그는 가족의 의미를 새롭게 깨달았다. 가족이란 함께 걱정하고 서로를 위해 있는 사람들이라는 것을.En: Although adoption might be delayed, he realized a new meaning of family: a group of people who worry together and are there for each other.Ko: 하얀 눈이 계속 내리던 크리스마스 날, 진우는 더 이상 외롭지 않았다.En: On the snowy Christmas day, Jinwoo was no longer lonely.Ko: 그는 소중한 사람들 속에 있었다.En: He was among precious people.Ko: 고아원은 그의 처음이자 끝없는 가족이었다.En: The orphanage was his first and endless family.Ko: 진우는 그 사실을 알고서 마음 깊이 미소를 지었다.En: Knowing this, Jinwoo smiled deeply in his heart. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: 고아원anxiety: 불안caretaker: 보모surgery: 수술adoption: 입양volunteer: 봉사자trembling: 떨며suppress: 억누르다celebrate: 축하하다peace: 평화delay: 지연되다precious: 소중한heart: 마음frequently: 자주window: 창문laughter: 웃음소리reside: 자리 잡다approach: 다가가다gown: 수술복meaning: 의미together: 함께snowflakes: 눈송이들suppress: 억누르다deep: 깊다realize: 깨닫다corner: 한구석cheering: 응원하고nodded: 끄덕였다lonely: 외롭다group: 그룹

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Christmas Epiphany: Ana's Journey to Motherhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је нежно покривао крововe сиротишта "Мирно дете".En: The snow gently covered the roofs of the orphanage "Peaceful Child."Sr: Унутра, топлина Каминa осветљавала је просторије, док је мирис свежих колачића од ђумбира испуњавао ходнике.En: Inside, the warmth of the fireplace lit up the rooms, while the scent of fresh ginger cookies filled the hallways.Sr: Ана, посвећена волонтерка, пажљиво је качила лампионице на велики божићни јелку.En: Ana, a dedicated volunteer, was carefully hanging ornaments on the large Christmas tree.Sr: Деца су узбуђено скакутала око ње, носећи украсе које су сама направила.En: The children were excitedly hopping around her, carrying decorations they had made themselves.Sr: Милош, седа коса и љубазан осмех, прилазио је са списка у руци.En: Miloš, with gray hair and a kind smile, approached with a list in hand.Sr: "Ана, деца су више него спремна.En: "Ana, the children are more than ready.Sr: Имамо све о чему су могли сањати ове празнике," рекао је.En: We have everything they could dream of for these holidays," he said.Sr: Али Ана је имала нешто посебно на уму.En: But Ana had something special in mind.Sr: "Размишљала сам да организујем уметничку изложбу за децу," рекла је узбуђено.En: "I've been thinking about organizing an art exhibition for the children," she said excitedly.Sr: "Да би могли показати своју креативност и можда пронаћи нове начине да се изразе.En: "So they can show their creativity and maybe find new ways to express themselves."Sr: ""То је дивна идеја," потврдио је Милош.En: "That's a wonderful idea," confirmed Miloš.Sr: "Знам колико би то значило Јовани.En: "I know how much that would mean to Jovana."Sr: "Јована, тинејџерка са сном да постане уметница, није марила за човек са набораном кошуљом и равнодушним осмехом, већ за туш и нетакнуто платно.En: Jovana, a teenager with a dream of becoming an artist, cared not for the man with the wrinkled shirt and indifferent smile, but for ink and untouched canvas.Sr: Видела је свет у бојама које су јој другима изгледале невидљиве.En: She saw the world in colors that seemed invisible to others.Sr: Често је седела у углу, цртајући тајновите светове.En: She often sat in a corner, drawing mysterious worlds.Sr: Са доласком вечери, главна сала сиротишта била је усијана светлом, свака слика и цртеж украшени су нежним светлосним тачкама.En: With the arrival of the evening, the main hall of the orphanage was glowing with light, each painting and drawing adorned with gentle points of light.Sr: Деца су испуњавала просторију смехом и радошћу.En: The children filled the room with laughter and joy.Sr: Али Ана је осећала тежину у грудима.En: But Ana felt a heaviness in her chest.Sr: Своје емоције увек је чврсто држала у себи, скривајући жељу да постане родитељ.En: She always kept her emotions tightly within, hiding the desire to become a parent.Sr: Док је загледала Јованине радове, приметила је једну слику која је изгледала другачије.En: As she gazed at Jovana's works, she noticed one painting that seemed different.Sr: На њој је била кућа, испуњена топлом светлошћу, а унутар куће породица која се смеје.En: It depicted a house, filled with warm light, and inside the house, a family laughing.Sr: Ана је осетила како јој се срце стеже.En: Ana felt her heart tighten.Sr: Била је то тежња за домом, нешто што ниједан поклон не може заменити.En: It was a longing for a home, something no gift could replace.Sr: Постепено, Ана је све више схватала колико се плаши школовања не као добра мајка, већ ако ће је сам страх победити.En: Gradually, Ana increasingly realized how afraid she was not of being a good mother but that her fear might overpower her.Sr: Док су деца наставила са игром, она је храбро прилазиоа Јовани.En: While the children continued to play, she bravely approached Jovana.Sr: "Јована, твои радови су прелепи," рекла је Ана.En: "Jovana, your works are beautiful," Ana said.Sr: "Да ли си икад мислила да слике говоре приче које речи не могу?En: "Have you ever thought that paintings tell stories that words cannot?"Sr: "Јована је ћутала на тренутак, а онда климнула главом.En: Jovana was silent for a moment, then nodded her head.Sr: "Може," приговора је.En: "They can," she agreed.Sr: "Сликам оно што желим да видим.En: "I paint what I want to see."Sr: "Та таква истина је обасјала Анино срце.En: Such a truth illuminated Ana's heart.Sr: Осетила је снагу у себи која досад није била присутна.En: She felt a strength in herself that hadn't been there before.Sr: Била је одлучна да следи своје снове.En: She was determined to follow her dreams.Sr: На крају вечери, Ана је пронашла Милоша.En: At the end of the evening, Ana found Miloš.Sr: "Спремна сам.En: "I'm ready.Sr: Желим да започнем процес усвајања," рекла је са мирним осмехом.En: I want to start the adoption process," she said with a calm smile.Sr: Милош је благо климнуо главом, знајући колико је ова одлука значила.En: Miloš gently nodded, knowing how much this decision meant.Sr: Јована је на крају вечерас нашла наде и Ани је пружила пут да постане мајка.En: Jovana found hope that evening, and Ana found a path to becoming a mother.Sr: Породица која није била везана крвљу, већ срцем, почиње на најлепши начин.En: A family not bound by blood, but by heart, begins in the most beautiful way.Sr: Док је предивно украшена јелка заслепила собу, нова страница је отворена.En: As the beautifully decorated tree dazzled the room, a new chapter was opened.Sr: Ана и Јована су, некако, пронашле свој дом.En: Ana and Jovana, somehow, found their home. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: сиротиштеvolunteer: волонтеркаornaments: лампионицеdecorations: украсеexhibition: изложбуcreativity: креативностexpress: изразеconfirmed: потврдиоwrinkled: набораномindifferent: равнодушнимuntouched: нетакнутоmysterious: тајновитеadorned: украшениheaviness: тежинуconcealed: скривалаlonging: тежњаgift: поклонoverpower: победитиbravely: храброilluminated: обасјалаstrength: снагуdetermined: одлучнаadoption: усвајањаnodded: климнулаbound: везанаdazzled: заслепилаchapter: страницаhome: дом

Rob Reiner didn't ignore his son's struggles — he built a movie around them. He talked openly about the guilt, the missteps, the decades of trying. Michele carried the emotional weight of nearly 20 years of crisis. They were present, involved, and doing everything our system tells families to do. And still, they were left defenseless. In part two, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke explains the darkest truth: families are often fully aware someone is dangerous — but the law ties their hands. Parents cannot force an adult child into long-term treatment. They cannot limit their movements. They cannot compel medication. Without a documented, immediate threat, the system defaults to the rights of the individual — not the safety of the family. We explore: – How chronic crisis distorts judgment but also eliminates legal options – Why guilt, hope, and fear coexist in families trapped by mental-health laws – How caregivers often become targets because they are the safest emotional outlet – Why brutality in familial murders reflects years of psychological deterioration – The painful reality that love does not override a broken system This isn't a story about blind parents. It's a story about a system built to wait until the worst happens — and only then allows intervention. #ReinerMurders #RobinDreeke #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillers #MentalHealthCrisis #FamilyViolence #SystemicFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #ParentalGuilt #LegalLimitations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Love: A Sibling Bond Amidst Zhangjiajie Mystique Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬至这天，梁和梅开车驶入了张家界国家森林公园。En: On the day of the winter solstice, Liang and Mei drove into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.Zh: 车窗外，巨大的砂岩柱在冬日薄雾中显得神秘而美丽。En: Outside the car window, the giant sandstone pillars appeared mysterious and beautiful in the winter's light mist.Zh: 这里的景色像极了仙境，令人生出温柔的敬畏。En: The scenery here was akin to a fairyland, inspiring a gentle awe.Zh: “哥，我们到哪儿了？”梅望着窗外，轻声问道。En: "Brother, where have we arrived?" Mei asked softly, looking outside the window.Zh: 她的声音中夹杂着一丝颤抖。En: Her voice carried a slight tremble.Zh: “快到了。”梁回答，眼神专注地看着前方的道路。En: "We're almost there," Liang replied, his eyes focused on the road ahead.Zh: 他今晚原本打算载梅去一个特别的地方，一起庆祝冬至。En: Tonight, he originally planned to take Mei to a special place to celebrate the winter solstice together.Zh: 路上的沉默像是一道无形的障碍。En: The silence on the road felt like an invisible barrier.Zh: 自从他们的父亲去世后，这种障碍一直横亘在兄妹之间。En: Since their father's passing, this barrier had always existed between the siblings.Zh: 他们终于抵达了目的地，一个能远眺整个峡谷的平台。En: They finally reached their destination, a platform offering a panoramic view of the entire canyon.Zh: 雪轻轻地铺满大地，洁白无瑕。En: Snow gently covered the ground, pristine and spotless.Zh: 梅环视四周，深吸一口气，试图消解胸中的压抑。En: Mei looked around, taking a deep breath in an attempt to dissolve the oppression in her chest.Zh: 梁走到她身边，声音温和地说：“梅，我们可以点个灯笼，为爸祈愿。”En: Liang walked up to her and said gently, "Mei, we can light a lantern to send our wishes to Dad."Zh: 梅犹豫了一会儿。En: Mei hesitated for a moment.Zh: 她对父亲的去世感到无所适从，不知道如何面对。En: She felt lost over their father's death, unsure of how to face it.Zh: 但最终，还是点了头。En: But in the end, she nodded.Zh: “好，我想这样做。”她用低柔的语调答应了。En: "Okay, I want to do that," she agreed in a soft tone.Zh: 梁从车里拿出准备好的纸灯笼和火柴。En: Liang took out the prepared paper lantern and matches from the car.Zh: 他们点燃灯笼，小心翼翼地将火苗送入天际。En: They lit the lantern, carefully sending the flame into the sky.Zh: “爸会希望我们好好的。”梁忽然开口，他声音有些沙哑。En: "Dad would want us to be well," Liang suddenly said, his voice a bit hoarse.Zh: 梅点头，眼眶红了。En: Mei nodded, her eyes reddening.Zh: 她也想起了父亲温暖的笑容，以及他对他们兄妹的爱。En: She, too, remembered their father's warm smile and his love for them.Zh: “我希望我们以后能聊聊，好吗？”梁转头看着妹妹，流露出坦诚。En: "I hope we can talk more in the future, okay?" Liang turned to look at his sister, showing sincerity.Zh: 梅擦了擦眼泪，勉强笑了笑：“好，哥。”En: Mei wiped her tears and forced a smile: "Okay, brother."Zh: 这时，灯笼已经越飞越高，慢慢消失在夜空中。En: By now, the lantern had flown higher and higher, slowly disappearing into the night sky.Zh: 兄妹俩手握着手，心中多了份轻松。En: The siblings held hands, feeling a sense of relief.Zh: 他们知道这份记忆和牵挂永远不会消失。En: They knew this memory and the bond would never fade.Zh: 在张家界这片宁静壮丽的冬日之景中，梁和梅彼此依靠着，感受到了一种从未有过的温暖。En: In the tranquil and magnificent winter scenery of Zhangjiajie, Liang and Mei leaned on each other, feeling a warmth never felt before.Zh: 家人之间，即便不在身边，爱意仍在飘荡，像点燃的灯笼，永远引导着他们向前。En: Among family, even when not by their side, love continues to linger, like the lit lantern, forever guiding them forward. Vocabulary Words:solstice: 冬至sandstone: 砂岩mysterious: 神秘akin: 像极了awe: 敬畏barrier: 障碍pristine: 洁白无瑕hesitated: 犹豫oppression: 压抑lantern: 灯笼matches: 火柴hoarse: 沙哑sincerity: 坦诚faded: 消失relief: 轻松tranquil: 宁静magnitude: 壮丽linger: 飘荡guiding: 引导tremble: 颤抖focused: 专注silence: 沉默platform: 平台canyon: 峡谷panoramic: 远眺spotless: 无瑕flame: 火苗reddening: 红了smile: 笑容oppression: 压抑

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift in Paris's Wintry Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: C'est Noël à Paris.En: It's Christmas in Paris.Fr: Le vent souffle froid sur la ville.En: The wind blows cold over the city.Fr: Des guirlandes scintillent dans chaque rue.En: Garlands twinkle on every street.Fr: Émilien et Hugo arrivent devant l'Aquarium de Paris.En: Émilien and Hugo arrive in front of the Aquarium de Paris.Fr: Les portes s'ouvrent et une vague de chaleur les accueille.En: The doors open, and a wave of warmth welcomes them.Fr: À l'intérieur, le spectacle est magique.En: Inside, the spectacle is magical.Fr: Les lumières des décorations se mélangent aux reflets des poissons multicolores.En: The lights of the decorations mix with the reflections of the multicolored fish.Fr: Chloé, la nièce d'Émilien, adore les créatures marines.En: Chloé, Émilien's niece, loves marine creatures.Fr: Émilien veut lui acheter un cadeau spécial.En: Émilien wants to buy her a special gift.Fr: Hugo l'accompagne pour lui rendre la tâche plus facile.En: Hugo accompanies him to make the task easier.Fr: Ils se dirigent vers la boutique de souvenirs.En: They head to the souvenir shop.Fr: À l'entrée, la foule est dense.En: At the entrance, the crowd is dense.Fr: Les gens parlent joyeusement, choisissent leurs cadeaux.En: People are talking joyfully, choosing their gifts.Fr: Émilien se sent un peu dépassé.En: Émilien feels a bit overwhelmed.Fr: Il a besoin de trouver le cadeau parfait pour Chloé.En: He needs to find the perfect gift for Chloé.Fr: Il regarde autour de lui.En: He looks around.Fr: Les étagères débordent de peluches, de livres et de cartes postales.En: The shelves are overflowing with plush toys, books, and postcards.Fr: Mais ses yeux se posent sur les objets en verre.En: But his eyes settle on the glass objects.Fr: Il voit des poissons en cristal, des étoiles de mer brillantes.En: He sees crystal fish, shiny starfish.Fr: Mais les prix sont élevés.En: But the prices are high.Fr: "Émilien," dit Hugo, "regarde ce pendentif !En: "Émilien," says Hugo, "look at this pendant!Fr: Parfait pour Chloé !"En: Perfect for Chloé!"Fr: Émilien hésite.En: Émilien hesitates.Fr: Le pendentif est beau mais cher.En: The pendant is beautiful but expensive.Fr: Il continue de chercher.En: He continues to search.Fr: Un peu plus loin, il aperçoit quelque chose.En: A little further on, he spots something.Fr: Un petit ornement en bois représentant un dauphin joueur.En: A small wooden ornament representing a playful dolphin.Fr: Fabriqué à la main et à un prix raisonnable.En: Handmade and reasonably priced.Fr: Il prend l'ornement et le tourne entre ses doigts.En: He takes the ornament and turns it between his fingers.Fr: Il est simple, et les détails montrent l'amour du créateur pour la mer.En: It is simple, and the details show the creator's love for the sea.Fr: Émilien sourit.En: Émilien smiles.Fr: C'est exactement ce qu'il cherchait.En: It's exactly what he was looking for.Fr: "S'il te plaît, Monsieur, je prends celui-ci," dit-il à la vendeuse avec une détermination nouvelle.En: "Please, Monsieur, I'll take this one," he says to the shopkeeper with newfound determination.Fr: Hugo le félicite.En: Hugo congratulates him.Fr: "Chloé va adorer," dit-il en tapant le dos d'Émilien.En: "Chloé will love it," he says, patting Émilien's back.Fr: Émilien sort de l'aquarium, le cœur léger.En: Émilien leaves the aquarium, with a light heart.Fr: Il a compris quelque chose d'important : c'est l'intention qui compte, pas le prix.En: He has understood something important: it's the intention that counts, not the price.Fr: En voyant la Tour Eiffel scintiller dans le froid de l'hiver, il se sent comblé.En: Seeing the Eiffel Tower glittering in the winter cold, he feels fulfilled.Fr: Noël sera merveilleux cette année, pour lui et pour Chloé.En: Christmas will be wonderful this year, for him and for Chloé. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe city: la villethe garland: la guirlandeto twinkle: scintillerthe wave: la vaguethe warmth: la chaleurthe spectacle: le spectaclethe reflection: le refletmulticolored: multicolorethe task: la tâchethe crowd: la fouledense: denseto overwhelm: dépasserto overflow: déborderthe shelf: l'étagèrethe plush toy: la peluchethe postcard: la carte postaleto settle: se poserthe crystal: le cristalthe starfish: l'étoile de merthe pendant: le pendentifexpensive: cherthe ornament: l'ornementto represent: représenterplayful: joueurhandmade: fabriqué à la mainreasonably priced: à un prix raisonnablethe detail: le détailto congratulate: féliciterfulfilled: comblé

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Surprises: Yuki's Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 窓の外には、白い雪が静かに舞い降り、クリスマスの街並みが美しく輝いていました。En: Outside the window, white snow was quietly falling, and the kurisumasu cityscape was shining beautifully.Ja: ユキは、友人のヒロシとエミコと一緒に、地元のアートサンマーケットにやって来ました。クリスマスプレゼントを探しに来たのです。En: Yuki came to the local art summer market with her friends Hiroshi and Emiko to look for Christmas presents.Ja: でも、ユキは時々、売られている品物の値段に驚いてしまいます。En: However, Yuki occasionally found herself surprised by the prices of some of the items for sale.Ja: 「こんなに高いなんて！」と、彼女は心の中でため息をつきました。En: "How can they be this expensive!" she sighed inwardly.Ja: ユキは考えました。「家族が本当に好きなものを探したい。En: Yuki thought, "I want to find something that my family truly likes.Ja: 愛情が伝わるものがいいな。」En: Something that conveys love would be nice."Ja: 彼女は、数多くの露店を見て回り、小物やハンドメイドのアクセサリーを見つめます。En: She wandered through the numerous stalls, gazing at small items and handmade accessories.Ja: しかし、どれも何かが足りない気がします。En: However, she felt that something was missing from each of them.Ja: その時、彼女たちは小さなコーヒーロースタリーの前に立ちました。En: At that moment, they found themselves standing in front of a small coffee roastery.Ja: 扉を開けると、温かい香りがふわりと漂ってきました。En: As they opened the door, a warm aroma wafted through the air.Ja: 店内は木の棚に並んだ瓶や袋が光り、柔らかい光に包まれていました。En: Inside the shop, jars and bags lined the wooden shelves, glowing under the soft light.Ja: ユキは、「ここなら何か特別なものがあるかも」と期待を抱きました。En: Yuki felt hopeful, thinking, "Maybe there's something special here."Ja: 店主がにこやかに迎えてくれ、オススメの豆を紹介してくれました。En: The shop owner greeted them with a smile and introduced some recommended coffee beans.Ja: 「これは、家族で楽しめる特別なブレンドです。」と、彼は微笑みました。En: "This is a special blend that the whole family can enjoy," he said with a smile.Ja: ユキは、そのコーヒーの香りをそっとかぎ、自分の家族のことを思い浮かべました。En: Yuki gently inhaled the aroma of the coffee and thought of her family.Ja: 「これだわ！」En: "This is it!"Ja: 彼女はコーヒーを選び、ヒロシとエミコに言いました。「このコーヒーは、家族を暖かく迎えてくれるはず。」En: She chose the coffee and told Hiroshi and Emiko, "This coffee is sure to warmly welcome my family."Ja: 二人も笑顔で賛成しました。En: They both agreed with a smile.Ja: ユキは、買い物袋を手にして店を出ると、達成感に包まれました。En: As Yuki left the store with her shopping bag, she was filled with a sense of accomplishment.Ja: 「こんな素敵なプレゼントを見つけられるなんて！」En: "I can't believe I found such a wonderful gift!"Ja: 彼女の心は軽やかで、雪の降る静かな街に向かって歩きだしました。En: Her heart was light as she walked towards the quiet, snow-covered city.Ja: プレゼントを通じて、彼女はシンプルでありながら価値のある愛情の形を見つけたのです。En: Through her gift, she found a simple yet valuable form of love.Ja: この冬、ユキは家族との温かいひとときを心待ちにしていました。En: This winter, Yuki was eagerly looking forward to spending warm moments with her family.Ja: 彼女にとって大切なのは、一番数の多いプレゼントではなく、一番心こめられたプレゼントでした。En: What mattered to her was not the number of presents, but the one that was given with the most heartfelt care. Vocabulary Words:quietly: 静かにcityscape: 街並みshining: 輝いていましたpresent: プレゼントprice: 値段wandered: 見て回りgazing: 見つめhandmade: ハンドメイドconveys: 伝わるmissing: 足りないroastery: ロースタリーwafted: 漂ってjar: 瓶shelf: 棚glowing: 光りblend: ブレンドgently: そっとsense: 感accomplishment: 達成eagerly: 心待ちmoments: ひとときheartfelt: 心こめられたnumber: 数valuable: 価値numerous: 数多くfalling: 舞い降りlined: 並んだaroma: 香りinhaled: かぎlight: 軽やか

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Last-Minute Christmas: Javier's Heartfelt Gift Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la vibrante Plaza Comercial de la Ciudad High-Tech, rebosante de luces y adornos navideños, Javier se encontraba inmerso en el bullicio.En: In the vibrant Plaza Comercial of la Ciudad High-Tech, bustling with lights and Christmas decorations, Javier found himself immersed in the hustle and bustle.Es: El techo de vidrio dejaba pasar la brillante luz del sol del verano.En: The glass ceiling allowed the bright summer sunlight to stream through.Es: Era casi Nochebuena y las tiendas estaban llenas de gente buscando los regalos perfectos para sus seres queridos.En: It was almost Christmas Eve, and the stores were packed with people searching for the perfect gifts for their loved ones.Es: Javier, un joven ingeniero siempre atrapado entre proyectos y reuniones, había postergado las compras navideñas hasta el último minuto.En: Javier, a young engineer always caught up between projects and meetings, had postponed his Christmas shopping until the last minute.Es: Sentía la presión mientras caminaba por los modernos pasillos, su corazón acelerado a medida que veía los estantes vaciarse rápidamente.En: He felt the pressure as he walked through the modern aisles, his heart racing as he saw the shelves rapidly emptying.Es: Necesitaba encontrar los regalos que expresaran su amor por su familia.En: He needed to find gifts that expressed his love for his family.Es: Sin embargo, las opciones eran abrumadoras.En: However, the options were overwhelming.Es: Mientras esquivaba a los compradores apresurados, repetía en su mente una lista de regalos.En: As he dodged hurried shoppers, he repeated a list of gifts in his mind.Es: Sabía que debía priorizar, pero cada tienda presentaba más distracciones y decisiones difíciles.En: He knew he had to prioritize, but each store presented more distractions and difficult decisions.Es: Primero decidió buscar un regalo especial para su madre, María.En: First, he decided to look for a special gift for his mother, María.Es: Recordó cómo sus ojos brillaban cada vez que mencionaba el jarrón de cerámica azul que había visto una vez en una revista.En: He remembered how her eyes sparkled every time she mentioned the blue ceramic vase she had once seen in a magazine.Es: Ese debería ser su objetivo.En: That should be his goal.Es: Javier se apresuró hacia la tienda de artesanías locales, pero al llegar, vio a otro cliente, Carlos, extendiendo la mano hacia el mismo jarrón.En: Javier hurried to the local crafts store, but upon arrival, he saw another customer, Carlos, reaching for the same vase.Es: Un momento de tensión llenó el aire, pero Javier decidió actuar rápido.En: A moment of tension filled the air, but Javier decided to act quickly.Es: "Disculpa," dijo con una sonrisa amable, "he estado buscando este jarrón como regalo especial para mi madre.En: "Excuse me," he said with a friendly smile, "I've been searching for this vase as a special gift for my mother.Es: ¿Podríamos llegar a un acuerdo?"En: Could we reach an agreement?"Es: Carlos lo miró, sorprendido por el enfoque de Javier.En: Carlos looked at him, surprised by Javier's approach.Es: "¿Qué tienes en mente?En: "What do you have in mind?"Es: ", preguntó, curioso.En: he asked, curious.Es: Javier le ofreció una colección rara de películas clásicas que había comprado previamente, sabiendo que era algo valioso y preferido por muchos coleccionistas como él.En: Javier offered him a rare collection of classic movies he had previously purchased, knowing that it was something valuable and preferred by many collectors like himself.Es: Carlos sonrió, tocado por la sinceridad y el esfuerzo de Javier.En: Carlos smiled, touched by Javier's sincerity and effort.Es: "Hecho", respondió, agradecido por el cambio.En: "Deal," he replied, grateful for the exchange.Es: Finalmente, con el preciado jarrón en mano, Javier sintió una paz interna.En: Finally, with the precious vase in hand, Javier felt an inner peace.Es: Comprendió que los regalos no solo se tratan de objetos caros, sino del amor y el esfuerzo detrás de cada elección.En: He understood that gifts aren't just about expensive items, but about the love and effort behind each choice.Es: Al salir de la plaza, un sentido renovado de conexión con la verdadera esencia de la Navidad le llenó el corazón.En: As he left the plaza, a renewed sense of connection with the true essence of Christmas filled his heart.Es: Había aprendido que el verdadero regalo era el gesto y el cuidado con el que lo había obtenido.En: He had learned that the true gift was the gesture and care with which he had obtained it.Es: Con una nueva perspectiva, Javier emprendió su camino a casa, listo para disfrutar del tiempo con su familia sabiendo que este año, había dado lo mejor de sí.En: With a new perspective, Javier set off on his way home, ready to enjoy time with his family knowing that this year, he had given his best. Vocabulary Words:the bustle: el bulliciovibrant: vibranteimmersed: inmersothe ceiling: el techoto stream: pasarto postpone: postergaroverwhelming: abrumadorasto dodge: esquivarthe tension: la tensiónthe agreement: el acuerdorare: rarathe collector: el coleccionistato touch: tocargrateful: agradecidoprecious: preciadothe essence: la esenciagesture: gestoinner peace: paz internathe perspective: la perspectivathe heart: el corazónto prioritize: priorizarthe sunlight: la luz del solthe shelf: el estantesparkled: brillabanthe gift: el regalothe bag: la bolsathe store: la tiendathe exchange: el cambioto enjoy: disfrutarready: listo

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Snowflakes and Healing: A Christmas Reunion in Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug dalede stille udenfor vinduet, dækkende verden i et hvidt tæppe.En: Snowflakes drifted quietly outside the window, covering the world in a white blanket.Da: Inde på hospitalet var der en lidt anden stemning.En: Inside the hospital, there was a slightly different mood.Da: Rummet var koldt og sterilt, men små papirfnug og et lille plastikjuletræ i hjørnet gav et hint af højtidsstemning.En: The room was cold and sterile, but small paper snowflakes and a little plastic Christmas tree in the corner gave a hint of holiday spirit.Da: Mikkel lå i sengen, pakket ind i et blødt tæppe.En: Mikkel lay in the bed, wrapped in a soft blanket.Da: Han havde netop gennemgået en mindre operation, og kroppen krævede hvile.En: He had just undergone a minor operation, and his body needed rest.Da: Han kiggede ud af vinduet, mens tankerne kredsede om den forestående jul.En: He looked out the window, while his thoughts circled around the upcoming Christmas.Da: Det var en tid for familie, men Mikkel ønskede ikke at være en byrde.En: It was a time for family, but Mikkel didn't want to be a burden.Da: Han sukkede dybt.En: He sighed deeply.Da: Døren åbnede sig stille, og der trådte Astrid ind med et smil på læben.En: The door opened quietly, and Astrid stepped in with a smile on her face.Da: "Hej storebror," sagde hun glad.En: "Hi big brother," she said happily.Da: "Hvordan har du det?"En: "How are you feeling?"Da: Mikkel prøvede at smile, men bekymringerne vejede tungt.En: Mikkel tried to smile, but the worries weighed heavily.Da: "Du behøvede ikke komme, Astrid," sagde han.En: "You didn't need to come, Astrid," he said.Da: "Jeg klarer mig."En: "I can manage."Da: Astrid satte sig ved siden af hans seng.En: Astrid sat down next to his bed.Da: "Julen handler om at være sammen," svarede hun.En: "Christmas is about being together," she replied.Da: "Og jeg vil ikke lade dig være alene her."En: "And I won't let you be alone here."Da: Mikkel trak vejret dybt.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: Han mindedes tidligere juleaftener, fyldt med latter, julemad og duften af nybagte småkager.En: He remembered past Christmas Eves filled with laughter, Christmas food, and the smell of freshly baked cookies.Da: De varme minder bragte et svagt smil til hans læber.En: The warm memories brought a faint smile to his lips.Da: "Kan du huske dengang, vi byggede en snemand i mors have?"En: "Do you remember the time we built a snowman in mom's garden?"Da: spurgte Astrid pludseligt.En: Astrid suddenly asked.Da: "Den havde gulerodsnæse og fars gamle hat."En: "It had a carrot nose and dad's old hat."Da: Mikkel lo svagt, minderne om den skæve snemand fik ham til at føle sig varmere.En: Mikkel laughed softly, memories of the crooked snowman made him feel warmer.Da: "Ja, det var en god dag," indrømmede han.En: "Yes, that was a good day," he admitted.Da: Astrid trak en lille pakke op af tasken.En: Astrid pulled a small package out of her bag.Da: "Jeg har noget til dig," sagde hun.En: "I have something for you," she said.Da: Mikkel åbnede pakken og så en smuk, håndlavet ornament.En: Mikkel opened the package and saw a beautiful, handmade ornament.Da: "Den er til vores juletræ, for vores familie," forklarede hun.En: "It's for our Christmas tree, for our family," she explained.Da: Hans hjerte blev fyldt med varme, og øjnene blev våde.En: His heart filled with warmth, and his eyes became wet.Da: Den lille gestus betød alverden for ham.En: The small gesture meant the world to him.Da: "Tak, Astrid," sagde han blødt, vel vidende at kærligheden i deres familie altid vil være der.En: "Thank you, Astrid," he said softly, knowing that the love in their family would always be there.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Mikkel sig ikke alene.En: For the first time in a long time, Mikkel didn't feel alone.Da: Han så på sin søster og nikkede.En: He looked at his sister and nodded.Da: Måske var det okay at tage imod hjælp og værdsætte de mennesker, der var omkring ham.En: Maybe it was okay to accept help and appreciate the people around him.Da: "Skal vi tage hjem og fejre jul sammen?"En: "Shall we go home and celebrate Christmas together?"Da: spurgte Astrid, mens hun rejste sig op.En: Astrid asked as she stood up.Da: Mikkel tog hendes hånd og smilede.En: Mikkel took her hand and smiled.Da: "Det lyder som en plan," sagde han.En: "That sounds like a plan," he said.Da: Før han vidste af det, trådte de ud i sneen, hånd i hånd, klar til at fejre julen med deres familie.En: Before he knew it, they stepped out into the snow, hand in hand, ready to celebrate Christmas with their family.Da: Mikkel havde lært, at nogle gange betyder familie mest, og at man er stærkest, når man er sammen.En: Mikkel had learned that sometimes family means the most and that you are strongest when you are together. Vocabulary Words:drifted: daledesterile: steriltslightly: lidtoperation: operationburden: byrdesigh: sukkedeworries: bekymringerweight: vejedemanage: klareappreciate: værdsættegesture: gestusornament: ornamenthints: hintupcoming: foreståendememories: minderplan: plancelebrate: fejrehospital: hospitaletlaughed: loscenic: skævecrisply: sprødttogether: sammenspirit: åndencrooked: skævsmile: smilnod: nikkesoftly: blødtslightly: lidtwrapping: indpakningstepped: trådte

Welcome to Episode #261This weeks topic: holiday blues + being happy matter the cost + dark feminine energy

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Love and Light: Elsa's Journey from Sister to Savior Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll mjukt över staden, klädd i vinterens vita dräkt.En: The snow fell softly over the city, dressed in winter's white robe.Sv: I det stora sjukhuset var det varmt och fullt av liv.En: In the large hospital, it was warm and full of life.Sv: Elsa satt vid Lars säng och läste för honom.En: Elsa sat by Lars's bed and read to him.Sv: Lars, hennes lillebror, låg insvept i filtar.En: Lars, her little brother, lay wrapped in blankets.Sv: Han var sjuk, och Elsa kände oro i sitt hjärta.En: He was sick, and Elsa felt anxiety in her heart.Sv: Det var snart Lucia.En: It was soon Lucia.Sv: I varje hus och fönster lyste ljusen.En: In every house and window, the lights were shining.Sv: Men Elsa tänkte mest på Lars och sitt projekt för skolans vetenskapsmässa.En: But Elsa thought mostly about Lars and her project for the school science fair.Sv: Hon hade valt att forska om den sjukdom Lars led av.En: She had chosen to research the disease Lars suffered from.Sv: Hon hoppades på att förstå mer och kanske hjälpa honom en dag.En: She hoped to understand more and perhaps help him one day.Sv: Drömmen om att bli läkare tändes starkare inom henne.En: The dream of becoming a doctor was kindled stronger within her.Sv: Varje dag, efter skolan, besökte Elsa Lars på sjukhuset.En: Every day, after school, Elsa visited Lars at the hospital.Sv: De skrattade och pratade.En: They laughed and talked.Sv: När hon kom hem om kvällarna arbetade hon med sitt projekt till sena natten.En: When she came home in the evenings, she worked on her project until late at night.Sv: Tiden var knapp och stressen steg, men hon var fast besluten.En: Time was short and the stress was rising, but she was determined.Sv: Dagen för vetenskapsmässan kom snabbt.En: The day of the science fair came quickly.Sv: Skolans hall var dekorerad med färgglada projekt.En: The school's hall was decorated with colorful projects.Sv: Eleverna visade stolt upp sina arbeten.En: The students proudly displayed their work.Sv: Elsa ställde sitt projekt på bordet.En: Elsa set her project on the table.Sv: Hon kände både förväntan och oro.En: She felt both anticipation and anxiety.Sv: Plötsligt fick hon ett samtal från mamma: Lars mådde sämre.En: Suddenly, she got a call from mom: Lars was feeling worse.Sv: Ett val låg framför henne.En: A choice lay before her.Sv: Elsa tvekade inte.En: Elsa did not hesitate.Sv: Hon skyndade sig till sjukhuset.En: She hurried to the hospital.Sv: Vid Lars sida gav hon honom en förklaring av sitt projekt.En: By Lars's side, she gave him an explanation of her project.Sv: ”Det här är för dig, Lars”, viskade hon medan han lyssnade med trötta ögon.En: “This is for you, Lars,” she whispered as he listened with tired eyes.Sv: Samtidigt anlände Tilde, Elsas lärare, till sjukhuset.En: At the same time, Tilde, Elsa's teacher, arrived at the hospital.Sv: Hon hade hört om Elsas beslut.En: She had heard about Elsa's decision.Sv: ”Elsa”, sa Tilde, ”ditt projekt är fantastiskt.En: “Elsa,” said Tilde, “your project is amazing.Sv: Du har vunnit.” Elsas hjärta fylldes med glädje.En: You have won.” Elsa's heart filled with joy.Sv: Det var inte pokalen som var viktigast, utan att kunna göra skillnad.En: It was not the trophy that was most important, but being able to make a difference.Sv: Elsa förstod nu djupare att hennes kärlek för medicin inte bara var för att vinna priser.En: Elsa now understood more deeply that her love for medicine was not just about winning prizes.Sv: Det handlade om att hjälpa dem hon älskade.En: It was about helping those she loved.Sv: Hon höll Lars hand medan ljusen från Lucia-paraden dansade genom fönstret.En: She held Lars's hand while the lights from the Lucia parade danced through the window.Sv: Denna speciella vinterdag blev en påminnelse om vad som verkligen betydde något.En: This special winter day became a reminder of what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:fell: föllsoftly: mjuktanxiety: oroscience fair: vetenskapsmässaresearch: forskadisease: sjukdomunderstand: förståkindled: tändesdetermined: fast beslutendecorated: dekoreradanticipated: förväntanhesitate: tvekadewhispered: viskadetired: tröttatrophy: pokalenmake a difference: göra skillnadlove: kärlekmedicine: medicinprizes: priserheld: hölllights: ljusenparade: paradendanced: dansadereminder: påminnelsetruly: verkligenmattered: betyddewindow: fönstretwrapped: insveptfelt: kändechoice: val

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Inspiration: An Artist's Christmas Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-01-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En la calurosa tarde de diciembre, la Plaza de Mayo se llenaba de vida y color.En: On the hot December afternoon, the Plaza de Mayo was filled with life and color.Es: Un desfile interminable de luces navideñas parpadeaba alegremente, y los puestos del mercado ofrecían todo tipo de adornos y artesanías.En: An endless parade of Christmas lights twinkled joyfully, and the market stalls offered all kinds of ornaments and crafts.Es: El aire estaba impregnado del aroma irresistible del choripán, y el bullicio festivo resonaba por doquier.En: The air was imbued with the irresistible aroma of choripán, and the festive hustle and bustle resonated everywhere.Es: Entre la multitud, un joven artista llamado Álvaro caminaba con una mezcla de entusiasmo y ansiedad.En: Among the crowd, a young artist named Álvaro walked with a mix of enthusiasm and anxiety.Es: Álvaro llevaba semanas buscando una chispa de inspiración para su próxima exposición.En: Álvaro had been searching for a spark of inspiration for his next exhibition for weeks.Es: Sin embargo, al mirar a su alrededor, sentía que todo era más original que sus propias ideas.En: However, looking around, he felt that everything was more original than his own ideas.Es: Decoraciones brillantes, esculturas de madera talladas a mano y pinturas llenaban cada rincón del mercado.En: Shiny decorations, handmade wooden sculptures, and paintings filled every corner of the market.Es: Su corazón se encogía un poco al pensar si algún día lograría crear algo tan significativo.En: His heart sank a bit at the thought of whether he would ever manage to create something so meaningful.Es: Decidido a encontrar respuestas, Álvaro se acercó a un puesto donde un artesano dedicaba toda su atención a un retablo.En: Determined to find answers, Álvaro approached a stall where a craftsman dedicated all his attention to a retablo.Es: "Hola", dijo Álvaro con una sonrisa amable.En: "Hello," said Álvaro with a friendly smile.Es: "Tus trabajos son impresionantes.En: "Your work is impressive.Es: ¿Qué te inspira?"En: What inspires you?"Es: El artesano, un hombre de edad con una sonrisa cálida, respondió, "Las historias.En: The craftsman, an elderly man with a warm smile, responded, "The stories.Es: Cada pieza tiene una historia de nuestro pueblo, de nuestras tradiciones".En: Each piece has a story from our village, from our traditions."Es: Pensativo, Álvaro agradeció al hombre y siguió caminando.En: Thoughtfully, Álvaro thanked the man and continued walking.Es: Mientras observaba a las familias que paseaban, algo ocurrió.En: As he watched families strolling, something happened.Es: En un momento, vio a un niño que emocionadamente entregaba un pequeño regalo a su madre.En: In a moment, he saw a child excitedly giving a small gift to his mother.Es: Los ojos de la madre se llenaron de lágrimas de felicidad, y en ese instante, Álvaro sintió una chispa de comprensión.En: The mother's eyes filled with tears of happiness, and in that instant, Álvaro felt a spark of understanding.Es: La simple belleza del amor familiar en Navidad, eso era lo que él debía capturar.En: The simple beauty of family love at Christmas, that was what he needed to capture.Es: Con el corazón latiendo rápido, se sentó en un banco cerca del centro de la plaza y sacó su cuaderno de bocetos.En: With his heart racing, he sat on a bench near the center of the plaza and took out his sketchbook.Es: Mientras el zumbido del mercado continuaba a su alrededor, Álvaro empezó a dibujar.En: As the buzz of the market continued around him, Álvaro began to draw.Es: Figuras familiares unidas, abrazadas por la luz brillante de las luces navideñas.En: Family figures united, embraced by the bright glow of the Christmas lights.Es: Con cada trazo, sentía que su arte volvía a tener sentido.En: With each stroke, he felt his art starting to make sense again.Es: Las conexiones humanas, esos momentos sencillos pero profundos, eran la esencia que había estado buscando.En: Human connections, those simple yet profound moments, were the essence he had been searching for.Es: Lleno de emoción y confianza renovada, Álvaro supo que su nueva serie sería un homenaje a la alegría y el amor que define a la Navidad.En: Filled with emotion and renewed confidence, Álvaro knew that his new series would be a tribute to the joy and love that defines Christmas.Es: A medida que el sol se ocultaba y las luces delineaban la plaza con tonos dorados, Álvaro se levantó con determinación.En: As the sun set and the lights outlined the plaza with golden hues, Álvaro stood up with determination.Es: Sabía que su arte tenía un propósito claro, y en ese instante, el bullicioso mercado de la Plaza de Mayo se convirtió en el punto de partida para su nueva aventura creativa.En: He knew his art had a clear purpose, and in that moment, the bustling market of the Plaza de Mayo became the starting point for his new creative adventure. Vocabulary Words:the afternoon: la tardethe square: la plazaparade: el desfilearoma: el aromacrowd: la multitudartist: el artistaenthusiasm: el entusiasmoanxiety: la ansiedadspark: la chispanext: próximaexhibition: la exposicióncraftsman: el artesanoretablo: el retablogift: el regalotears: las lágrimashappiness: la felicidadunderstanding: la comprensiónsketchbook: el cuaderno de bocetosbuzz: el zumbidostroke: el trazohuman connections: las conexiones humanasessence: la esenciafilled with emotion: lleno de emociónconfidence: la confianzapurpose: el propósitosunset: el ocasohues: los tonosdetermination: la determinacióncreative adventure: la aventura creativamarket: el mercado

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Courage in Kyoto: Haruto's Heartfelt Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-24-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の秋。En: Autumn in Kyoto.Ja: 鮮やかな紅葉が街を彩り、伝統的な日本建築が現代の景色と調和している。En: The vibrant autumn leaves color the city, and the traditional Japanese architecture harmonizes with the modern scenery.Ja: 高校生の春人は、学校の遠足で京都を訪れていた。En: Kokoosei Haruto was visiting Kyoto on a school trip.Ja: 彼は新しい場所を探検するのが好きだが、実は迷子になることと一人になることに少し恐れていた。En: He liked exploring new places, but he was a little afraid of getting lost and being alone.Ja: いつも妹のことを考える優しい兄である春人は、この旅で病気の妹にぴったりな土産を見つけようと思っていた。En: Haruto, a kind brother who always thinks of his younger sister, wanted to find a perfect souvenir for his sick sister on this trip.Ja: クラスメートたちと一緒に嵐山を訪れた。En: He visited Arashiyama with his classmates.Ja: 美しい竹林と大きな天竜寺を見学した。En: They toured the beautiful bamboo forest and the large Tenryuji Temple.Ja: 空気は冷たく、秋の香りが漂う。En: The air was chilly, carrying the scent of autumn.Ja: しかし、時間はあまりなかった。En: However, there was not much time.Ja: バスはすぐに出発する予定だった。En: The bus was scheduled to depart soon.Ja: 春人は決心した。En: Haruto made up his mind.Ja: 少しだけグループを離れ、自分の直感に従って特別な土産店を探すことにした。En: He decided to leave the group for a bit and follow his instincts to search for a special souvenir shop.Ja: 「妹に喜んでもらいたい！」そう思いながら、彼は人ごみを抜けて商店街に向かった。En: "I want to make my sister happy!" With that thought in mind, he made his way through the crowd towards the shopping street.Ja: 狭い道を進むと、小さな店を見つけた。En: As he proceeded down a narrow path, he found a small store.Ja: 店の入り口には「京みやげ」と書かれた看板がかかっていた。En: A sign at the entrance read "Kyo-miyage."Ja: 中に入ると、水引の置物や色とりどりの和蝋燭が並ぶ。En: Upon entering, he was greeted by displays of mizuhiki ornaments and colorful Japanese candles.Ja: 春人は心をときめかせながら、店の奥にある手作りの人形を見つけた。En: With his heart pounding with excitement, he found handmade dolls in the back of the store.Ja: それはまさに妹が喜びそうな優しい表情の人形だった。En: It was a doll with a gentle expression, just the kind that his sister would be thrilled to see.Ja: 「これだ！」彼は心の中で叫んだ。En: "This is it!" he exclaimed to himself.Ja: 人形を購入してふと気がつくと、時間がほとんどなかった。彼は急いでバスの集合場所に戻らなければならなくなった。En: Realizing he was running out of time after purchasing the doll, he had to hurry back to the bus meeting point.Ja: 京都の街は複雑で、迷路のようだったが、春人は自分を信じることにした。En: The streets of Kyoto were complex, like a maze, but Haruto decided to trust himself.Ja: 彼は地図を使わず、来た道を覚えながら、早歩きで駅へと向かった。En: Without using a map, he remembered the way he'd come and briskly headed towards the station.Ja: 慌てた気持ちを抑え、足を早める春人。En: Suppressing his anxious feelings, Haruto quickened his pace.Ja: ついに、クラスメートたちが集まるバスが見えた。En: Finally, he saw the bus where his classmates were gathering.Ja: 「よかった…間に合った！」心の中で安堵のため息をついた瞬間、バスの扉が開き、友達のユキとマイが手を振っているのが見えた。En: "Thank goodness... I made it!" He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart as the bus doors opened, and he saw his friends Yuki and Mai waving at him.Ja: 「すごいね、春人。君、どこに行っていたの？」ユキが笑顔で尋ねた。En: "Wow, Haruto, where did you go?" Yuki asked with a smile.Ja: 春人は妹に買った人形をそっと見せた。En: Haruto quietly showed the doll he had bought for his sister.Ja: 「この土産を探してたんだ。」En: "I was looking for this souvenir."Ja: 友達らと並んでバスに乗り込む春人は、知らず知らずのうちに少し自分を信じることができるようになっていた。En: Boarding the bus alongside his friends, Haruto found himself able to believe in himself a little bit more.Ja: 京都の秋の空はどこまでも高く、澄んでいた。En: The autumn sky over Kyoto was endlessly high and clear.Ja: 気づけば、自分の中に新しい勇気と自信を見出した春人。En: Haruto realized he had discovered new courage and confidence within himself.Ja: 彼はこれからも、もっと自分を信じて歩いていこうと心に誓った。En: He pledged to continue believing in himself more as he moved forward. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 鮮やかなharmonizes: 調和しているexploring: 探検するsouvenir: 土産scheduled: 予定proceeded: 進むnarrow: 狭いbriskly: 早歩きsuppressing: 抑えanxious: 慌てたgathering: 集まるwaving: 手を振っているalongside: 並んでinstincts: 直感chilly: 冷たくentrance: 入り口bamboo: 竹林maze: 迷路expression: 表情ordeal: 試練exclaimed: 叫んだartefact: 工芸品unfamiliar: 見慣れないornaments: 置物thrilled: 喜ぶself-belief: 自信pledged: 誓ったperception: 認識complex: 複雑turmoil: 混乱

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Heartfelt Christmas: Giovanni's Enchanted Market Find Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Tra gli alberi colorati d'autunno, il mercato di Natale di Firenze appariva come un piccolo villaggio incantato.En: Among the autumn-colored trees, the mercato di Natale in Firenze appeared like a small enchanted village.It: Le luci scintillavano sopra le bancarelle di legno, e l'aria profumava di pino e spezie.En: The lights twinkled above the wooden stalls, and the air was scented with pine and spices.It: Giovanni camminava lentamente tra la folla, il cuore pesante.En: Giovanni walked slowly through the crowd, his heart heavy.It: Doveva trovare il regalo perfetto per Alessandra, sua sorella.En: He had to find the perfect gift for Alessandra, his sister.It: Un regalo speciale, pieno di affetto e ricordi.En: A special gift, full of affection and memories.It: La folla era sempre più numerosa.En: The crowd was becoming denser.It: Giovanni si sentiva perso tra i mille oggetti in vendita: tessuti colorati, artigianato, profumi di candele e dolciumi.En: Giovanni felt lost among the thousands of items for sale: colorful fabrics, crafts, candle fragrances, and sweets.It: Il suono delle risate e delle canzoni natalizie riempiva l'aria, ma lui era concentrato su un solo pensiero: il regalo giusto.En: The sound of laughter and Christmas songs filled the air, but he was focused on only one thought: the right gift.It: Giovanni si fermò davanti a una bancarella di ceramiche dipinte a mano.En: Giovanni stopped in front of a stall of hand-painted ceramics.It: I piatti e le tazze erano belli, ma non trasmettevano ciò che lui voleva dire.En: The plates and cups were beautiful, but they didn't convey what he wanted to say.It: Spostandosi più avanti, vide gioielli scintillanti sparsi su un tavolo di legno.En: Moving further ahead, he saw sparkling jewelry scattered on a wooden table.It: Anche lì, niente sembrava adatto.En: Even there, nothing seemed suitable.It: Una voce amichevole lo riportò alla realtà.En: A friendly voice brought him back to reality.It: "Ciao, tutto bene?"En: "Hi, everything okay?"It: era uno dei venditori, sorridendo calorosamente.En: asked one of the vendors, smiling warmly.It: Giovanni annuì, ringraziando per l'attenzione, ma sapeva che il tempo stringeva.En: Giovanni nodded, thanking him for his attention, but he knew that time was running out.It: Con un sospiro, pensò di andarsene senza comprare nulla.En: With a sigh, he thought of leaving without buying anything.It: Ma qualcosa lo fece fermare.En: But something made him stop.It: In fondo al mercato, una piccola bancarella quasi nascosta attirò la sua attenzione.En: At the end of the market, a small, almost hidden stall caught his attention.It: Sopra un tavolino coperto da un tappeto di velluto scuro, uno scrigno di legno massello conservava gioielli unici.En: On top of a small table covered by a dark velvet cloth, a solid wood box held unique jewelry.It: Tra questi, Giovanni notò un piccolo ciondolo a forma di cuore, intagliato con una delicatezza che gli ricordò un vecchio charm di sua madre.En: Among them, Giovanni noticed a small heart-shaped pendant, carved with a delicacy that reminded him of an old charm of their mother.It: Quel ciondolo conteneva ricordi d'infanzia.En: That pendant held childhood memories.It: Le passeggiate nel bosco con Alessandra, la raccolta delle foglie cadute e i segreti sussurrati sotto le stelle.En: Walks in the woods with Alessandra, collecting fallen leaves, and secrets whispered under the stars.It: Era perfetto.En: It was perfect.It: Con un sorriso timido, Giovanni chiese il prezzo.En: With a shy smile, Giovanni asked the price.It: Il venditore lo guardò, notando la sua emozione, e gli fece uno sconto proprio per la gioia stampata sul suo viso.En: The vendor looked at him, noticing his emotion, and gave him a discount just for the joy printed on his face.It: Con il ciondolo in mano, avvolto in un morbido panno, Giovanni si sentì finalmente sollevato e felice.En: With the pendant in hand, wrapped in a soft cloth, Giovanni finally felt relieved and happy.It: Camminando verso l'uscita del mercato, il suo cuore era leggero.En: Walking towards the market exit, his heart was light.It: Aveva trovato il regalo perfetto.En: He had found the perfect gift.It: Il giorno di Natale, quando Alessandra aprì il suo piccolo pacchetto e vide il ciondolo, il suo sorriso fu la conferma di tutto.En: On Christmas day, when Alessandra opened her small package and saw the pendant, her smile was confirmation of everything.It: Lei lo abbracciò forte, il gesto non aveva bisogno di parole.En: She hugged him tightly; the gesture needed no words.It: Sentiva l'amore e la gratitudine del fratello.En: She felt her brother's love and gratitude.It: Giovanni imparò che non era il valore materiale del regalo, ma il significato e l'affetto dietro a renderlo speciale.En: Giovanni learned that it wasn't the material value of the gift, but the meaning and affection behind it that made it special.It: Ora era sicuro: i piccoli gesti e i ricordi univano la sua famiglia più di qualsiasi altra cosa.En: Now he was sure: the small gestures and memories united his family more than anything else.It: E questo Natale le luci scintillavano un po' di più, riscaldate dall'affetto fra fratelli.En: And this Christmas, the lights twinkled a little more, warmed by the affection between siblings. Vocabulary Words:the market: il mercatoenchanted: incantatothe lights: le lucitwinkled: scintillavanothe stalls: le bancarellescented: profumavathe spices: le speziedense: numerosathe crafts: l'artigianatothe laughter: le risatethe ceramics: le ceramichehand-painted: dipinte a manoto convey: trasmetterethe jewelry: i gioiellithe vendor: il venditoreshy: timidothe discount: lo scontothe heart: il cuorethe charm: il charmthe memories: i ricordicarved: intagliatodelicacy: delicatezzathe walks: le passeggiatethe woods: il boscoto whisper: sussurrarethe stars: le stellethe table: il tavolinothe cloth: il pannowrapped: avvoltothe siblings: i fratelli

Today, Jay sits down with Kris Jenner for a raw and candid conversation about her roots, family, and the incredible lessons she’s learned. Kris was raised by her mother and grandmother, two driven and hardworking women who modeled independence, discipline, and purpose. She shares how those early lessons in responsibility and perseverance laid the foundation for the life she would later build, both as a businesswoman and as the matriarch of a global family brand. Throughout their conversation, Kris speaks about her devotion to family, her faith, and her unshakable sense of gratitude. She reflects on the importance of being present in a fast-paced world that often glorifies busyness and distraction. Jay and Kris explore what it means to slow down and truly feel present in each moment, to look beyond the screens, the schedules, and the noise, and to rediscover joy in the simple things. Kris opens up about motherhood and the unique bond she shares with each of her six children, how she worked intentionally to raise them with structure, compassion, and drive while fostering unity instead of competition. She talks about her daily prayers for guidance and peace, finding meaning even in moments of hardship, and choosing to lead with love, even when met with misunderstanding or pain. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Lead with Gratitude Every Day How to Raise Ambitious but Grounded Kids How to Slow Down and Be Fully Present How to Build a Family Rooted in Love, Not Competition How to Balance Success with Inner Peace How to Protect Your Peace in a Noisy World Life has a way of reminding us that true success isn’t measured by status or possessions, it’s found in the quiet moments of gratitude, in the love we give, and in the peace we choose to protect. Each challenge we face holds a lesson, each chapter an invitation to grow with grace and faith. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Welcome Kris Jenner 02:38 Growing Up with Strong Women 08:49 Doing Your Best in Every Role 11:24 Family Traditions and Christmas Joy 12:51 Lessons from Humble Beginnings 16:24 The Power of Slowing Down 20:42 The Trap of Instant Gratification 24:19 Embracing Life at 70 26:47 Raising Passionate, Independent Children 32:37 Timeless Parenting Lessons 35:10 Learn to Forgive Those Who Hurt You 40:25 Mental Health Has Become a Silent Pandemic 44:38 Are You a Disney Fan? 45:36 How Do You Forgive Someone Who Hurt You? 50:44 Finding Peace Through Prayer 53:01 Finding Growth in Every Challenge 54:28 The “Rule of 12” for Letting Go 58:48 Protecting Your Inner Peace 01:00:35 Respecting Time and Commitment 01:01:48 Showing Up Fully as a Parent 01:04:52 Starting Over After Motherhood 01:07:41 Making Sure No One’s Left Behind 01:08:16 What Motherhood Has Taught Me 01:13:42 Healing from Miscarriage and Loss 01:15:41 Compassion for Those Facing Infertility 01:17:43 Leading with Love and Kindness 01:19:26 Choosing Where to Invest Your Energy 01:20:27 Seeing Yourself Through Others’ Eyes 01:22:16 Kris on Final Five Episode Resources: Kris Jenner | TikTok Kris Jenner | Instagram Kris Jenner | Facebook Kris Jenner | XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Heartfelt Gift: Haruto's Journey in Tokyo's Shotengai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の賑やかな商店街に、秋の涼しい風がそよぐ。En: In the bustling shotengai of Tokyo, a cool autumn breeze gently blows.Ja: 色とりどりの旗が揺れ、家族の楽しそうな声が響き渡る。En: Colorful flags flutter, and the cheerful voices of families resonate.Ja: そんな中、高校生の春斗（はると）は、いとこの桜（さくら）への贈り物を探していた。En: Amidst this, high school student Haruto was searching for a gift for his cousin Sakura.Ja: 「七五三のお祝いに、何か特別なものを見つけたいな」と、春斗は心の中で呟く。En: “I want to find something special for the Shichi-Go-San celebration,” Haruto murmured to himself.Ja: 桜の元気な笑顔が浮かぶ。En: He envisioned Sakura's energetic smile.Ja: 彼女は七歳になり、今年は素晴らしい祝いの日だ。En: She was turning seven, and this year was a remarkable celebration for her.Ja: 春斗は、一緒に来た友達の雪（ゆき）にぽつりと話す。「どんな贈り物がいいんだろう。En: Haruto casually mentioned to his friend Yuki, who had come along, “What kind of gift would be good?Ja: あまりお金がないけど、心に残る物をあげたいな。」En: I don't have much money, but I want to give something memorable.”Ja: 雪はカメラを手に、賑やかな街の写真を撮りながら答える。「大事なのは心だよ。En: With a camera in hand, capturing photos of the lively street, Yuki replied, “What matters is the thought behind it.Ja: 値段じゃなくて、桜ちゃんが喜ぶものを考えよう。」En: Let's think of something that will make Sakura happy, not the price.”Ja: 商店街には、人がたくさんいて、あちこちからいい匂いが漂ってくる。焼きとうもろこしや、たいやき、そして甘いりんご飴。En: The shotengai was crowded with people, and enticing aromas wafted from all around—grilled corn, taiyaki, and sweet candied apples.Ja: しかし、春斗はもっと特別なものを探したい。En: However, Haruto wanted to find something even more special.Ja: 夕方が近づき、店が閉まり始める中、ふとひとつの店のショーケースに目が留まる。En: As evening approached and stores began to close, he suddenly noticed a display case in one of the shops.Ja: そこには、小さくて美しいネックレスがあった。En: Inside was a small, beautiful necklace.Ja: 葉の形をしたシンプルなデザインに、桜の元気で自然な性格がぴったりだと感じた。En: Its simple leaf-shaped design perfectly suited Sakura's lively and natural personality.Ja: 選択の時が来た。En: It was decision time.Ja: 「これ、桜にぴったりだ。」春斗は自分に言い聞かせる。En: “This is perfect for Sakura,” Haruto reassured himself.Ja: 少し高価だが、それ以上の価値を感じる。En: It was a bit pricey, but he felt it was worth more than its cost.Ja: そして、勇気を出して店に入り、ネックレスを購入した。En: Gathering his courage, he entered the store and purchased the necklace.Ja: そしてついに、七五三の日。En: Finally came the day of the Shichi-Go-San.Ja: 晴れた秋空の下、桜は着物姿で輝いていた。En: Under the clear autumn sky, Sakura shone in her kimono.Ja: 春斗はネックレスを彼女に手渡した。En: Haruto handed her the necklace.Ja: 「おめでとう、桜ちゃん。これ、君にぴったりだと思ったんだ。」En: “Congratulations, Sakura! I thought this would be perfect for you.”Ja: 桜の目が輝き、満面の笑みがこぼれる。En: Sakura's eyes sparkled, and a broad smile spread across her face.Ja: 「ありがとう、はるとお兄ちゃん！これ、大好き！」En: “Thank you, Haruto onii-chan! I love it!”Ja: その瞬間、春斗は思った。贈り物の値段よりも、心を込めた選択が大切なのだと。En: In that moment, Haruto realized that it was more important to make a heartfelt choice than to consider the price of the gift.Ja: 彼は、特別な思い出と共に、桜の喜ぶ姿を胸に刻んだ。En: He etched Sakura's joyful expression, along with the special memory, in his heart.Ja: 商店街の賑やかさが、秋の豊かな空気と共に優しく二人を包んだ。En: The liveliness of the shotengai, together with the rich autumn air, gently embraced the two of them. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑やかなbreeze: 風gently: 優しくflutter: 揺れresonate: 響き渡るmurmured: 呟くenvisioned: 浮かぶenergetic: 元気なcasually: ぽつりとmemorable: 心に残るcapture: 撮るenticing: いい匂いaromas: 香りwafted: 漂うremarkable: 素晴らしいlively: 賑やかなnaturally: 自然なdisplay: ショーケースdesign: デザインsuited: 合うdecision: 選択pricey: 高価courage: 勇気purchased: 購入したcelebration: 祝いsparkled: 輝きbroad: 満面のexpression: 表情heartfelt: 心を込めたetched: 刻む

Dive into family life with questions on baby routines, rising kid costs, toilet habits in a house of three (oldest at 12), nudity boundaries, teen lies, a son's sweet declaration to marry his best friend at age 5, skipped hangouts with girlfriends, and whether to cook separate meals for picky eaters. Honest insights for modern parents.

How do you prepare for life's biggest transitions —the moments when emotions collide with financial realities? In this empowering conversation, Dr. Felecia Froe sits down with Jennifer Lee, AIF®, AWMA®, founder of Modern Wealth and author of Squeeze the Juice: Live With Purpose, Then Leave a Legacy. With over 26 years of experience helping clients through divorce, loss, and retirement, Jennifer brings heart and strategy to the financial planning process. She shares why money is simply a tool, how to build trusted relationships with advisors before a crisis strikes, and why every family should write a "Love Letter," a simple yet powerful way to communicate values and ensure peace of mind for loved ones.   This episode serves as a reminder that true wealth isn't just about numbers; it's about clarity, connection, and living a life that feels as good as it looks.   00:00 Intro 07:10 Jennifer's Money Story and Early Influences 13:02 Transitioning to Modern Wealth 18:29 Navigating Financial Transitions 25:12 Writing a Family Love Letter 27:00 Money Management Roles in Families 27:24 Starting Conversations About Money 27:53 Personal Money Stories 29:15 Financial Education and Misconceptions 30:43 Advising Clients on Financial Decisions 42:09 How Financial Advisors Make Money 46:33 About the Book: Squeeze the Juice   Connect with Jennifer! Website: https://modern-wealth.com/ Book: https://squeezethejuicebook.com/ Facebook: Facebook.com/ModernWealthInvest LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lee-awma%C2%AE-aif%C2%AE-1b5aa56 Instagram:  Instagram.com/modernwealthloveletter/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@modern-wealth7014  

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Candlelit Memories: The Heartwarming Martinmas Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar og frisk høstdag da Sigrid sto ved det store vinduet i familiens hjem og betraktet løv som virvlet i vinden.En: It was a clear and crisp autumn day when Sigrid stood at the large window of the family home and watched leaves swirling in the wind.No: Huset, varm og invitert med sine høstdekorasjoner, skulle snart fylles av familiemedlemmer som kom for å feire Martinmas.En: The house, warm and inviting with its autumn decorations, would soon be filled with family members coming to celebrate Martinmas.No: Det var en viktig anledning for Sigrid; denne festen skulle dedikeres til hennes kjære bestemor Astrid, hvis helse ble stadig svakere.En: It was an important occasion for Sigrid; this celebration was dedicated to her dear grandmother Astrid, whose health was steadily declining.No: Inne i huset var Sigrid opptatt.En: Inside the house, Sigrid was busy.No: Hun la den siste hånden på borddekkingen.En: She put the final touches on the table setting.No: Det store trebordet var pyntet med rustikke servietter og gylne lys, klare til å spre varme når det skulle trenges som mest.En: The large wooden table was adorned with rustic napkins and golden candles, ready to spread warmth where it was most needed.No: Aromaen av stekte grønnsaker fylte kjøkkenet, og Sigrid smilte tilfreds da hun kjente lukten.En: The aroma of roasted vegetables filled the kitchen, and Sigrid smiled contentedly as she caught the scent.No: Sigrid sjekket klokken og innså at tiden var knappere enn hun hadde trodd.En: Sigrid checked the clock and realized that time was tighter than she had thought.No: Mikkel, hennes bror, hadde ringt og sagt han ville bli forsinket.En: Mikkel, her brother, had called and said he would be delayed.No: Hun måtte klare seg uten hans hjelp, i hvert fall til han kom.En: She had to manage without his help, at least until he arrived.No: Mens hun planla hva hun måtte gjøre videre, plutselig ble huset mørkt.En: As she planned what she needed to do next, suddenly the house went dark.No: Strømmen hadde gått.En: The power had gone out.No: Et øyeblikk kjente Sigrid panikken stige.En: For a moment, Sigrid felt panic rise.No: Hvordan skulle hun klare dette uten lys og muligens ingen matlaging?En: How would she manage this without light and possibly no cooking?No: Men raskt samlet hun seg.En: But she quickly composed herself.No: Hun ville ikke la dette ødelegge kvelden.En: She wouldn't let this ruin the evening.No: Hun hentet alle stearinlys hun kunne finne og begynte å tenne dem rundt i stuen og spisestuen.En: She gathered all the candles she could find and began lighting them around the living and dining room.No: Med skjelvende lys fra stearinlys ble rommene fylt med en koselig glød.En: With the flickering candlelight, the rooms were filled with a cozy glow.No: Gjester begynte å ankomme, og Sigrid ba dem bidra med det de kunne av mat.En: Guests began to arrive, and Sigrid asked them to contribute what they could in terms of food.No: Hun innså at det ikke var bare hennes ansvar å lage en perfekt kveld; det var en fellesskapshandling.En: She realized it wasn't just her responsibility to create a perfect evening; it was a communal effort.No: Heldigvis kom Mikkel akkurat da og hjalp til med å organisere gjestene slik at mat langet opp.En: Fortunately, Mikkel arrived just then and helped organize the guests so food was laid out.No: Da alle hadde satt seg ved bordet, kastet lyset fra stearinlysene varme skygger over ansiktene deres.En: When everyone had settled at the table, the light from the candles cast warm shadows over their faces.No: Smil og latter fylte rommet, mens familiemedlemmene delte historier og minner.En: Smiles and laughter filled the room as family members shared stories and memories.No: Astrid, sittende ved Sigrids side, smilte mens hun så seg rundt på familien hennes med glitrende øyne.En: Astrid, sitting by Sigrid's side, smiled as she looked around at her family with sparkling eyes.No: Sigrid følte en dyp følelse av lettelse og glede.En: Sigrid felt a deep sense of relief and joy.No: Det var kanskje ikke noen strøm, men det var heller ikke nødvendig.En: There might not have been any electricity, but it wasn't needed.No: Det som betydde mest var nærværet av de hun elsket.En: What mattered most was the presence of those she loved.No: Sammen skapte de en kveld fylt av ekte glede og varme.En: Together, they created an evening filled with genuine joy and warmth.No: Etter at festen var avsluttet, tok Astrid Sigrids hånd og sa med en svak, men tydelig stemme, "Dette var det beste selskapet jeg har hatt på mange år.En: After the party ended, Astrid took Sigrid's hand and said with a weak but clear voice, "This was the best gathering I've had in many years.No: Takk, min kjære."En: Thank you, my dear."No: Sigrid så på bestemor med et forståelsesfullt smil.En: Sigrid glanced at her grandmother with an understanding smile.No: Hun hadde lært at perfeksjon ikke alltid lå i planlegging og kontroll, men i de små, uventede øyeblikkene man delte med sin familie.En: She had learned that perfection didn't always lie in planning and control, but in the small, unexpected moments shared with family.No: I skinnet fra stearinlysene hadde hun funnet en ny takknemlighet for det uforutsigbare og for folket som gjorde det verdt.En: In the glow of the candles, she had found a new gratitude for the unpredictable and for the people who made it worthwhile. Vocabulary Words:crisp: friskswirling: virvletinviting: invitertoccasion: anledningdeclining: svekkendeadorned: pyntetrustic: rustikkecontentedly: tilfredsdelayed: forsinketpanic: panikkencomposed: samletcozy: koseligcontribute: bidracommunal: fellesskapshandlingorganize: organiseresettled: satt segshadows: skyggerrelief: lettelsegratitude: takknemlighetgathering: selskapetperfection: perfeksjoncontrol: kontrollunexpected: uventedepresence: nærværetgenuine: ekteweak: svaksparkling: glitrendemoment: øyeblikkworthwhile: verdtunpredicted: uforutsigbare

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Fall Connections: A Journey of Family, Love, and Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de otoño se reflejaba en las hojas doradas que cubrían la finca de Adela.En: The autumn sun reflected off the golden leaves that covered Adela's estate.Es: La casa, con su encanto tradicional andaluz, estaba llena de vida.En: The house, with its traditional Andalusian charm, was full of life.Es: Un aire de celebración se respiraba mientras familiares de todas las edades caminaban por el amplio terreno que rodeaba la finca.En: There was an air of celebration as family members of all ages walked around the vast grounds surrounding the estate.Es: El olor a castañas asadas y sidra llenaba el aire fresco.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and cider filled the crisp air.Es: Javier llegó temprano, un tanto nervioso.En: Javier arrived early, somewhat nervous.Es: Era un joven reservado, visitando a su extensa familia para buscar algo más que una simple reunión.En: He was a reserved young man, visiting his extended family to seek something more than just a simple gathering.Es: Quería sentir una conexión real.En: He wanted to feel a real connection.Es: Al poco de llegar, se encontró con su primo Luis.En: Shortly after arriving, he bumped into his cousin Luis.Es: "¡Javier!En: "Javier!Es: Es bueno verte," dijo Luis, dándole un abrazo fuerte.En: It's good to see you," said Luis, giving him a strong hug.Es: "Tienes que conocer a Isabella.En: "You have to meet Isabella.Es: Acaba de mudarse.En: She's just moved in.Es: Es encantadora."En: She's charming."Es: Javier sonrió tímidamente.En: Javier smiled shyly.Es: "Quizás más tarde, Luis.En: "Maybe later, Luis.Es: Hay demasiada gente."En: There are too many people."Es: Luis era astuto y notó el nerviosismo de su primo, pero decidió dejarlo por ahora.En: Luis was clever and noticed his cousin's nervousness, but decided to let it go for now.Es: La reunión continuó, con risas y conversaciones en cada rincón de la casa.En: The gathering continued, with laughter and conversations in every corner of the house.Es: La luz del día se desvanecía lentamente, pintando el paisaje con tonos cálidos de naranja y rojo.En: The daylight slowly faded, painting the landscape with warm orange and red hues.Es: Unos minutos más tarde, Luis vio la oportunidad perfecta.En: A few minutes later, Luis saw the perfect opportunity.Es: Isabella estaba sola mirando los viñedos desde el patio.En: Isabella was alone, looking at the vineyards from the patio.Es: Luis arrastró a Javier afuera.En: Luis dragged Javier outside.Es: "¡Vamos, esta es tu oportunidad!En: "Come on, this is your chance!Es: Invítala a caminar por el viñedo."En: Invite her for a walk in the vineyard."Es: Javier respiró hondo.En: Javier took a deep breath.Es: Con pasos tímidos, se acercó a Isabella.En: With timid steps, he approached Isabella.Es: "Hola, soy Javier," dijo, su voz apenas audible.En: "Hello, I'm Javier," he said, his voice barely audible.Es: "Hola, Javier.En: "Hello, Javier.Es: Me llamo Isabella," respondió ella con una sonrisa cálida.En: I'm Isabella," she responded with a warm smile.Es: "¿Te gustan los viñedos?En: "Do you like vineyards?Es: Es hermoso aquí."En: It's beautiful here."Es: "Sí, es muy bonito," murmuró Javier.En: "Yes, it's very pretty," murmured Javier.Es: "¿Te gustaría dar un paseo?"En: "Would you like to take a walk?"Es: "Claro," dijo ella, señalando el camino entre las vides.En: "Sure," she said, pointing to the path between the vines.Es: Caminaban lentamente, pisando las hojas secas que crujían bajo sus pies.En: They walked slowly, stepping on the dry leaves that crunched under their feet.Es: Hablaban sobre trivialidades al principio, pero poco a poco, la conversación se profundizó.En: They talked about trivial things at first, but gradually, the conversation deepened.Es: Hablaron de sueños y esperanzas bajo el brillo de las hojas doradas que caían.En: They spoke about dreams and hopes under the glow of the golden falling leaves.Es: "Siempre quise sentirme más conectado con mi familia y encontrar a alguien especial," confesó Javier, con un tono más seguro.En: "I've always wanted to feel more connected with my family and find someone special," confessed Javier with a more confident tone.Es: Isabella sonrió, con una comprensión mutua en su mirada.En: Isabella smiled, with a mutual understanding in her gaze.Es: "Yo también quiero eso.En: "I want that too.Es: La vida aquí es más sencilla, pero se siente más auténtica."En: Life here is simpler, but it feels more authentic."Es: Siguieron hablando, caminando hasta que el sol comenzó a ocultarse detrás de las colinas.En: They continued talking, walking until the sun began to set behind the hills.Es: Volvieron al bullicio del hogar, sus corazones llenos de nuevas esperanzas.En: They returned to the hustle and bustle of the home, their hearts filled with new hopes.Es: "Gracias por el paseo, Javier," dijo Isabella mientras se despedían.En: "Thank you for the walk, Javier," said Isabella as they said goodbye.Es: "Tenemos que repetirlo pronto."En: "We must do it again soon."Es: Javier asintió, sintiendo una calidez que no había sentido antes.En: Javier nodded, feeling a warmth he hadn't felt before.Es: "Me encantaría."En: "I would love that."Es: El encuentro dejó a Javier con una confianza renovada.En: The encounter left Javier with renewed confidence.Es: La finca seguía llena de alegría y risas, pero para Javier, lo que realmente importaba eran las nuevas conexiones que había hecho.En: The estate remained full of joy and laughter, but for Javier, what really mattered were the new connections he had made.Es: Al final del día, sintió que pertenecía, y supo que, aunque tímido, el primer paso en dirección a sus sueños y esperanzas valió la pena.En: At the end of the day, he felt like he belonged, and he knew that although shy, the first step towards his dreams and hopes was worth it. Vocabulary Words:the estate: la fincathe charm: el encantothe celebration: la celebraciónthe grounds: el terrenothe cider: la sidrathe chestnuts: las castañasreserved: reservadothe gathering: la reuniónthe hug: el abrazothe vineyard: el viñedothe glow: el brillothe landscape: el paisajethe hues: los tonosnervousness: el nerviosismoto approach: acercarsethe vines: las videstrivial things: trivialidadesthe dreams: los sueñosthe hopes: las esperanzasconnected: conectadoauthentic: auténticathe hills: las colinasthe hustle and bustle: el bulliciothe encounter: el encuentrobelong: pertenecerthe warmth: la calidezto confess: confesarthe path: el caminoto crunch: crujirrenewed confidence: confianza renovada

How do you prepare for life's biggest transitions —the moments when emotions collide with financial realities? In this empowering conversation, Dr. Felecia Froe sits down with Jennifer Lee, AIF®, AWMA®, founder of Modern Wealth and author of Squeeze the Juice: Live With Purpose, Then Leave a Legacy. With over 26 years of experience helping clients through divorce, loss, and retirement, Jennifer brings heart and strategy to the financial planning process. She shares why money is simply a tool, how to build trusted relationships with advisors before a crisis strikes, and why every family should write a "Love Letter," a simple yet powerful way to communicate values and ensure peace of mind for loved ones.   This episode serves as a reminder that true wealth isn't just about numbers; it's about clarity, connection, and living a life that feels as good as it looks.   00:00 Intro 07:10 Jennifer's Money Story and Early Influences 13:02 Transitioning to Modern Wealth 18:29 Navigating Financial Transitions 25:12 Writing a Family Love Letter 27:00 Money Management Roles in Families 27:24 Starting Conversations About Money 27:53 Personal Money Stories 29:15 Financial Education and Misconceptions 30:43 Advising Clients on Financial Decisions 42:09 How Financial Advisors Make Money 46:33 About the Book: Squeeze the Juice   Connect with Jennifer! Website: https://modern-wealth.com/ Book: https://squeezethejuicebook.com/ Facebook: Facebook.com/ModernWealthInvest LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lee-awma%C2%AE-aif%C2%AE-1b5aa56 Instagram:  Instagram.com/modernwealthloveletter/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@modern-wealth7014  

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Lights of Love: A Deepavali Gift That Shines Beyond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीपावली की शाम थी।En: It was the evening of Deepavali.Hi: हवा में ठंडक थी और चारों ओर रंगीन रोशनी की जगमगाहट।En: There was a chill in the air, and colorful lights twinkled everywhere.Hi: बाजार में चहल-पहल थी, हर ओर खुशियों का माहौल।En: The market was bustling, and there was an atmosphere of joy all around.Hi: अरुण, रीना और विक्रम भी इस रौनक का हिस्सा बनने के लिए बाजार में थे।En: Arun, Reena, and Vikram were also in the market to be a part of this festivity.Hi: अरुण एक समझदार युवक था, जो हमेशा अपने परिवार के लिए कुछ खास करना चाहता था।En: Arun was a sensible young man who always wanted to do something special for his family.Hi: रीना उसकी छोटी बहन थी, जो बहुत जोश में थी और हर चीज में अपनी पसंद तलाश रही थी।En: Reena was his younger sister, full of enthusiasm, always looking for things to suit her taste.Hi: विक्रम, अरुण का सबसे अच्छा दोस्त, हमेशा मजाक-मस्ती करने के लिए तैयार रहता था।En: Vikram, Arun's best friend, was always ready for fun and jokes.Hi: दीपावली के लिए उपहार खरीदने की चुनौती आसान नहीं थी।En: The challenge of buying gifts for Deepavali was not easy.Hi: हर दुकान पर भीड़ थी।En: Every shop was crowded.Hi: अरुण को कुछ ऐसा चाहिए था जो परंपरागत हो, पर उसमें उसकी खुद की रचनात्मकता भी झलके।En: Arun wanted something traditional that also reflected his own creativity.Hi: यह सोचते-सोचते वो थोड़ा चिंताग्रस्त हो गया।En: Thinking about this, he became a little anxious.Hi: "भाई, हमें मिठाइयाँ लेनी होंगी!En: "Brother, we need to get sweets!"Hi: " रीना ने जोश में कहा।En: Reena said excitedly.Hi: "और मुझे वो चूड़ी वाली दुकान जाना है," विक्रम बोला, मुस्कुराते हुए।En: "And I want to visit that bangle shop," Vikram said, smiling.Hi: लेकिन अरुण की नजर एक विशेष उपहार पर थी।En: But Arun's eye was on a unique gift.Hi: उसने तय किया कि वह घर के लिए कुछ मिश्रित उपहार बनाएगा - थोड़ा खरीदेगा और थोड़ा खुद बनाएगा।En: He decided that he would create a mixed gift for the house - partly purchased and partly handmade.Hi: धीरे-धीरे समय बीत रहा था और स्टॉल्स बंद होने लगे थे।En: Time was slowly passing, and the stalls were starting to close.Hi: समय का दबाव महसूस करते हुए अरुण ने ध्यान दिया कि एक कोने में शिल्प का संग्रह है।En: Feeling the pressure of time, Arun noticed a collection of crafts in one corner.Hi: वहाँ रखे हुए दीयों और लैंटर्न ने उसका ध्यान खींचा।En: The lamps and lanterns on display caught his attention.Hi: लेकिन तभी एक और ग्राहक ने भी वही विशेष लैंटर्न देखने की इच्छा जताई।En: But then another customer also expressed a desire to see that particular lantern.Hi: अरुण के दिल की धड़कन तेज हो गई।En: Arun's heartbeat quickened.Hi: उसे वो लैंटर्न अपने परिवार के लिए चाहिए था।En: He wanted that lantern for his family.Hi: दोनों के बीच बात-बात में चर्चा हुई।En: A conversation ensued between them.Hi: अंततः अरुण ने अपनी बात रखते हुए अपनी आवश्यकता समझाई और वो लैंटर्न खरीद लिया।En: Eventually, Arun explained his need and managed to buy the lantern.Hi: घर लौटते समय, उसकी थकावट खुशी में बदल गई।En: On the way home, his exhaustion turned into happiness.Hi: जब उसने घर पहुंचकर पूरे परिवार को वो उपहार दिया, तो उनकी आँखों में खुशी के आंसू थे।En: When he reached home and gave the gift to his family, there were tears of joy in their eyes.Hi: उसने दीपावली के इस उपहार में भावनाएं जोड़ी थीं।En: He had infused the Deepavali gift with emotions.Hi: इस अनुभव ने उसे सिखाया कि प्यार और रचनात्मकता से बढ़कर कोई उपहार नहीं होता।En: This experience taught him that there is no gift greater than love and creativity.Hi: ये दीपावली अरुण के लिए यादगार बन गई थी, क्योंकि उसने सचमुच कुछ खास पाया था।En: This Deepavali became memorable for Arun because he truly found something special. Vocabulary Words:chill: ठंडकtwinkled: जगमगाहटbustling: चहल-पहलatmosphere: माहौलsensible: समझदारenthusiasm: जोशchallenge: चुनौतीanxious: चिंताग्रस्तbangle: चूड़ीunique: विशेषinfused: जोड़ीmemorable: यादगारfestivity: रौनकtradition: परंपरागतcreativity: रचनात्मकताexplanation: समझाईcrafts: शिल्पlantern: लैंटर्नconversation: चर्चाexhaustion: थकावटemotions: भावनाएंjoy: खुशीexpressed: जताईcollection: संग्रहmanaged: खरीद लियाpressure: दबावreflection: झलकेtears: आंसूexperience: अनुभवhandmade: खुद बनाएगा

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Bridging the Distance: A Family Reunited by Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinner klart i Johannesburg.En: The sun shines brightly in Johannesburg.Da: Søren står ved vinduet i sit nye kontor og ser ud over den travle by.En: Søren stands by the window in his new office, looking out over the bustling city.Da: Han har kun været her en måned, men det føles som en evighed.En: He has only been here for a month, but it feels like an eternity.Da: Søren savner sin familie.En: Søren misses his family.Da: Han mangler lyden af Katrines latter og Emil, der løber rundt i stuen med små, hurtige skridt.En: He misses the sound of Katrine's laughter and Emil, running around the living room with small, quick steps.Da: I København er det efterår.En: In Copenhagen, it's autumn.Da: Løvet falder, og dagene bliver kortere.En: The leaves are falling, and the days are getting shorter.Da: Katrine føler sig alene med Emil.En: Katrine feels alone with Emil.Da: Hun arbejder mange timer og gør sit bedste for at holde alting sammen.En: She works long hours and does her best to keep everything together.Da: Men det er svært uden Søren.En: But it's hard without Søren.Da: Emil spørger ofte, "Hvornår kommer far hjem?"En: Emil often asks, "When is Dad coming home?"Da: Katrine smiler altid og siger, "Snart."En: Katrine always smiles and says, "Soon."Da: Men hun ved det ikke med sikkerhed.En: But she doesn't know for sure.Da: Søren ville gøre alt for at føle sig tættere på dem.En: Søren would do anything to feel closer to them.Da: Han beslutter sig for at sende en video hver morgen.En: He decides to send a video every morning.Da: I videoerne fortæller han om sin dag og sender kærlige hilsner til Katrine og Emil.En: In the videos, he talks about his day and sends loving greetings to Katrine and Emil.Da: Det er en lille ting, men det bringer dem tættere.En: It's a small thing, but it brings them closer.Da: Katrine ser videoerne, mens Emil sidder ved siden af hende.En: Katrine watches the videos with Emil sitting beside her.Da: De griner, når Søren fortæller sjove historier om sin nye by.En: They laugh when Søren tells funny stories about his new city.Da: Trods deres indsats er tidsforskellen en udfordring.En: Despite their efforts, the time difference is a challenge.Da: Når Søren er færdig med arbejde, er det ofte tidligt morgen i København.En: When Søren finishes work, it is often early morning in Copenhagen.Da: Videoopkaldene er svære at koordinere, men de gør, hvad de kan.En: Video calls are hard to coordinate, but they do what they can.Da: Katrine sender billeder af Emil – hans tegninger, hans leg og hans smil.En: Katrine sends pictures of Emil—his drawings, his play, and his smile.Da: En dag nævner Katrine Emil's skoleforestilling.En: One day, Katrine mentions Emil's school play.Da: Søren er ked af, at han ikke kan være der.En: Søren is sad that he can't be there.Da: Men han forstår, hvor vigtigt det er for Emil.En: But he understands how important it is for Emil.Da: Han laver en plan.En: He makes a plan.Da: Uden at fortælle noget til Katrine eller Emil køber han en flybillet.En: Without telling Katrine or Emil, he buys a plane ticket.Da: På dagen for forestillingen sidder Katrine og Emil i skoleaulaen.En: On the day of the play, Katrine and Emil are sitting in the school auditorium.Da: Emil leder forventningsfuldt efter sin far, men Katrine har fortalt, at han ikke kan komme.En: Emil looks expectantly for his dad, but Katrine has told him that he cannot come.Da: Lige før forestillingen starter, mærker hun en hånd på sin skulder.En: Just before the play starts, she feels a hand on her shoulder.Da: Da hun vender sig om, er det Søren.En: When she turns around, it is Søren.Da: Emil ser sin far og springer op fra sædet.En: Emil sees his dad and jumps up from his seat.Da: "Far!"En: "Dad!"Da: råber han og løber ind i Sørens arme.En: he shouts and runs into Søren's arms.Da: Tårerne løber ned ad Katrines kinder, og hun krammer Søren tæt ind til sig.En: Tears run down Katrine's cheeks, and she hugs Søren tightly.Da: De ser forestillingen sammen, og Emil præsterer stolt mens han ved, hans far er der.En: They watch the play together, and Emil performs proudly knowing his dad is there.Da: Den aften, efter at Emil er faldet i søvn, taler Søren og Katrine sammen.En: That evening, after Emil has fallen asleep, Søren and Katrine talk.Da: De diskuterer, hvordan de bedre kan håndtere afstanden.En: They discuss how they can better manage the distance.Da: De beslutter sig for at planlægge flere besøg og involvere venner og familie i deres liv for støtte.En: They decide to plan more visits and involve friends and family in their lives for support.Da: Mens Søren ser på den sovende Emil, indser han noget vigtigt.En: As Søren looks at the sleeping Emil, he realizes something important.Da: Kommunikationen, hvor lille den end er, skaber en bro over afstanden.En: Communication, however small, builds a bridge over the distance.Da: Søren ved kærheden i små gestus betyder alt.En: Søren knows that love in small gestures means everything.Da: Og med hinandens støtte vil de klare denne udfordring sammen.En: And with each other's support, they will face this challenge together. Vocabulary Words:bustling: travleeternity: evighedautumn: efterårgestures: gestuschallenges: udfordringauditorium: aulacoordinate: koordineremanage: håndtereinvolve: involveresupport: støtteloving: kærligegreetings: hilsnerdecide: besluttermention: nævnerexpectantly: forventningsfuldtproudly: stoltdrawings: tegningerperform: præsterergesture: gestusrealize: indsertightly: tætfrequently: ofteearly: tidligtfortunately: heldigviseffort: indsatsplan: planmeans: betydersmile: smilflight ticket: flybilletmeeting: møde

Natalie MacMaster is a virtuoso Canadian fiddle player from Cape Breton who's brought traditional East Coast music to the rest of the world. She was nine when she got her first fiddle, but she felt like she already had nine years of experience at that point because she had been surrounded by fiddle music from the time she was born. Now, Natalie has released a new memoir, “I Have a Love Story,” which traces her incredible life in music. She sits down with Tom Power to talk about that first fiddle she got at nine, the advice Santana gave her when she broke a string on stage, and how to get your kids to practice the fiddle (she has seven children herself).

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lucía's Hope: Healing and Heartbeats in Ciudad de México Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de la Ciudad de México, el hospital estaba lleno de actividad.En: In the heart of Ciudad de México, the hospital was bustling with activity.Es: En los pasillos, el colorido papel picado anunciaba la llegada del Día de los Muertos.En: In the hallways, the colorful papel picado announced the arrival of Día de los Muertos.Es: Lucía, una enfermera dedicada, caminaba rápidamente entre las habitaciones.En: Lucía, a dedicated nurse, was walking quickly between rooms.Es: Estaba agotada, pero no dejaba de sonreír.En: She was exhausted, but she didn't stop smiling.Es: Lucía amaba su trabajo.En: Lucía loved her job.Es: Ese otoño, las hojas crujientes y el aire fresco le recordaban la belleza de su ciudad, incluso mientras corría entre pacientes.En: That autumn, the crunchy leaves and the fresh air reminded her of the beauty of her city, even while she ran between patients.Es: Sin embargo, había algo que le preocupaba más: Javier, un niño dulce de tan solo nueve años, que había sido admitido con síntomas misteriosos.En: However, there was something that worried her more: Javier, a sweet nine-year-old boy, who had been admitted with mysterious symptoms.Es: Javier era curioso, a pesar de su enfermedad.En: Javier was curious, despite his illness.Es: Todos los días preguntaba a Lucía sobre sus instrumentos médicos.En: Every day he asked Lucía about her medical instruments.Es: Ella siempre le respondía con paciencia, aunque el cansancio la golpeaba.En: She always answered him patiently, even though fatigue hit her.Es: Él soñaba con estar de vuelta en casa para el Día de los Muertos, decorando su altar con Marisol, su hermana mayor.En: He dreamed of being back home for Día de los Muertos, decorating his altar with Marisol, his older sister.Es: Marisol, siempre al lado de su hermano, mostraba una valentía admirable.En: Marisol, always by her brother's side, showed admirable bravery.Es: Su amor por Javier la hacía fuerte, pero estaba cansada.En: Her love for Javier made her strong, but she was tired.Es: Necesitaba respuestas.En: She needed answers.Es: Lucía entendía su desesperación.En: Lucía understood her desperation.Es: Decidió que haría todo lo posible para encontrar una solución.En: She decided she would do everything possible to find a solution.Es: El hospital estaba lleno y los recursos limitados.En: The hospital was full and resources were limited.Es: Aun así, Lucía se comprometió a no rendirse.En: Even so, Lucía committed to not giving up.Es: Decidió quedarse tarde, sumergiéndose en libros y consultando a otros especialistas.En: She decided to stay late, immersing herself in books and consulting other specialists.Es: Debía descifrar las señales que el cuerpo de Javier mostraba.En: She had to decipher the signals Javier's body was showing.Es: Finalmente, tras horas de investigación, Lucía descubrió algo crucial.En: Finally, after hours of research, Lucía discovered something crucial.Es: Un resultado de prueba reveló el misterio; una rara enfermedad tropical era la causante.En: A test result revealed the mystery; a rare tropical disease was the cause.Es: Pero justo en ese momento, Javier empeoró.En: But just at that moment, Javier worsened.Es: Lucía actuó rápidamente.En: Lucía acted quickly.Es: No había tiempo que perder.En: There was no time to lose.Es: Al día siguiente, con el tratamiento adecuado, Javier comenzó a mejorar.En: The following day, with the right treatment, Javier began to improve.Es: Lucía lo visitó y encontró en sus ojos un brillo nuevo y feliz.En: Lucía visited him and found a new, happy sparkle in his eyes.Es: El día en que lo dieron de alta, la familia la invitó a su celebración.En: On the day he was discharged, the family invited her to their celebration.Es: Marisol y Javier la rodearon con un gran abrazo.En: Marisol and Javier surrounded her with a big hug.Es: Lucía, conmovida, aceptó con gratitud.En: Lucía, moved, accepted with gratitude.Es: En la noche de Día de los Muertos, Lucía se unió a la familia de Javier, rodeada de calaveritas de azúcar y las brillantes flores de cempasúchil.En: On the night of Día de los Muertos, Lucía joined Javier's family, surrounded by calaveritas de azúcar and the bright flores de cempasúchil.Es: Sus preocupaciones parecían disiparse en el calor de la compañía y el espíritu de la festividad.En: Her worries seemed to dissipate in the warmth of the company and the spirit of the festivity.Es: Lucía entendió que su papel en el hospital era más que un trabajo; era una conexión humana profunda.En: Lucía understood that her role in the hospital was more than a job; it was a deep human connection.Es: Esa noche, se fue a casa con un renovado sentido de propósito, agradecida por haber sido parte de una historia de amor, familia y esperanza.En: That night, she went home with a renewed sense of purpose, grateful to have been part of a story of love, family, and hope. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe hallway: el pasillothe nurse: la enfermeraexhausted: agotadathe autumn: el otoñocrunchy: crujientesthe leaf: la hojato worry: preocuparthe symptom: el síntomathe instrument: el instrumentothe altar: el altaradmirable bravery: una valentía admirableto understand: entenderthe desperation: la desesperaciónto commit: comprometerseto give up: rendirseto immerse oneself: sumergirseto consult: consultarto decipher: descifrarthe signal: la señalcrucial: crucialthe test result: el resultado de pruebathe disease: la enfermedadthe treatment: el tratamientothe sparkle: el brilloto discharge: dar de altathe hug: el abrazoto move emotionally: conmoverto dissipate: disiparsethe festivity: la festividad

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Brotherly Bonds Bloom Anew in the Heart of Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de Buenos Aires, en un abril radiante, el café "Flor de Primavera" estaba lleno.En: In the heart of Buenos Aires, on a radiant April day, the café "Flor de Primavera" was full.Es: Parejas charlando, padres con niños peloteando y, en una esquina acogedora, la familia de Mateo se reunía para celebrar el aniversario de sus padres.En: Couples chatting, parents with children playing, and, in a cozy corner, Mateo's family gathered to celebrate their parents' anniversary.Es: Mateo llegó primero, con nervios y expectativas.En: Mateo arrived first, with nerves and expectations.Es: Sentía que este era su momento para acercarse a Santiago, su hermano mayor, con quien siempre había tenido una relación difícil.En: He felt that this was his moment to approach Santiago, his older brother, with whom he had always had a difficult relationship.Es: Mateo respiró hondo, el aroma del café rodeaba su conciencia, y esperó.En: Mateo took a deep breath, the aroma of coffee surrounding his consciousness, and waited.Es: Isabella llegó pronto, con energía contagiosa y flores en mano.En: Isabella arrived soon, with contagious energy and flowers in hand.Es: "¡Mateo!En: "¡Mateo!Es: Esto va a ser perfecto," exclamó ella con entusiasmo.En: This is going to be perfect," she exclaimed with enthusiasm.Es: Mateo sonrió, aunque la preocupación todavía anidaba en su pecho.En: Mateo smiled, though worry still nested in his chest.Es: Finalmente, Santiago entró con su actitud despreocupada.En: Finally, Santiago entered with his carefree attitude.Es: Saludó, se sentó y miró a Mateo con la familiaridad de siempre, pero con esa chispa de distanciamiento.En: He greeted, sat down, and looked at Mateo with the usual familiarity, but with that spark of distance.Es: El café vibraba con risas y el tintineo de tazas, mientras Mateo lanzaba miradas inciertas a Santiago.En: The café buzzed with laughter and the clinking of cups, while Mateo cast uncertain glances at Santiago.Es: El tiempo pasó entre anécdotas y risas, pero la tensión entre los dos hermanos no se aliviaba.En: Time passed amid anecdotes and laughter, but the tension between the two brothers did not ease.Es: Isabella, que no notaba el peso del silencio entre ellos, continuaba alegrando el ambiente.En: Isabella, who did not notice the weight of the silence between them, continued brightening the atmosphere.Es: Llegó el momento del brindis.En: The moment of the toast arrived.Es: Isabella levantó su copa, sus palabras eran un homenaje a sus padres.En: Isabella raised her glass, her words were a tribute to their parents.Es: Santiago murmuró su gratitud breve, y Mateo, con un nudo en la garganta, se preparó para hablar.En: Santiago murmured his brief gratitude, and Mateo, with a knot in his throat, prepared to speak.Es: "Hoy es una celebración especial," empezó Mateo, su voz un poco temblorosa.En: "Today is a special celebration," Mateo began, his voice a bit shaky.Es: Tomó un respiro y, mirando directo a Santiago, continuó, "pero también quiero decir que me alegra estar aquí con ustedes, y espero que podamos dejar atrás las cosas del pasado."En: He took a breath and, looking directly at Santiago, continued, "but I also want to say that I'm glad to be here with you, and I hope we can leave the past behind."Es: Santiago frunció el ceño, pero sus ojos no reflejaban enojo, sino sorpresa.En: Santiago furrowed his brow, but his eyes did not reflect anger, only surprise.Es: El café, antes un lugar ruidoso, pareció calmarse de repente, concentrándose en esta conversación crucial.En: The café, once a noisy place, seemed to suddenly quiet down, focusing on this crucial conversation.Es: Mateo habló desde el corazón, recordando momentos felices de su infancia, cuando eran inseparables.En: Mateo spoke from the heart, recalling happy moments from their childhood when they were inseparable.Es: Había una pausa después de sus palabras, el silencio pesado pero necesario.En: There was a pause after his words, the silence heavy but necessary.Es: Finalmente, Santiago respondió, su voz baja pero clara.En: Finally, Santiago responded, his voice low but clear.Es: "Nunca quise que esta distancia existiera," admitió, "quizás lo aparenté para protegerme.En: "I never wanted this distance to exist," he admitted, "maybe I appeared to, to protect myself.Es: Yo también quiero arreglar esto."En: I also want to fix this."Es: Levantaron sus copas, y aquella vulnerabilidad compartida hizo eco en el ambiente, eliminando cualquier rastro de grietas pasadas.En: They raised their glasses, and that shared vulnerability echoed in the atmosphere, erasing any trace of past cracks.Es: La mirada de sus padres desde el otro lado de la mesa era de alivio y orgullo; este era un aniversario, pero también un nuevo comienzo.En: The look from their parents across the table was one of relief and pride; this was an anniversary, but also a new beginning.Es: La primavera se sentía firme, presente en el alma del café y en sus corazones.En: The spring felt strong, present in the soul of the café and in their hearts.Es: Mateo se sintió más fuerte, más capaz de enfrentar las intricadas emociones familiares.En: Mateo felt stronger, more capable of facing the intricate family emotions.Es: Santiago sonrió, no con burla, sino con sinceridad.En: Santiago smiled, not with mockery, but with sincerity.Es: Los lazos familiares se habían fortalecido, y la celebración adquirió un nuevo significado.En: The family bonds had strengthened, and the celebration took on a new meaning.Es: La noche brilló con una promesa renovada.En: The night shone with a renewed promise.Es: En un rincón de Buenos Aires, bajo la bóveda de estrellas y luces del café, dos hermanos encontraron su camino de vuelta el uno al otro, sellando con una abrazo un pacto sencillo de amor fraternal.En: In a corner of Buenos Aires, under the vault of stars and café lights, two brothers found their way back to each other, sealing with a hug a simple pact of fraternal love. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónradiant: radianteexpectations: expectativasthe aroma: el aromathe consciousness: la concienciacontagious: contagiosathe attitude: la actitudcarefree: despreocupadathe spark: la chispathe tension: la tensiónto toast: brindisto murmur: murmurarshaky: temblorosathe knot: el nudofurrowed: fruncióthe childhood: la infanciainseparable: inseparablesthe silence: el silencioto reflect: reflejarthe vulnerability: la vulnerabilidadto echo: hacer ecothe glance: la miradathe relief: el aliviothe pride: el orgullothe spring: la primaverathe soul: el almaintricate: intricadasthe bond: el lazothe vault: la bóvedathe hug: el abrazo

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Family Amidst the Storm: A Chuseok Story in Jeju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 가을 하늘은 하루가 다르게 맑아지고 있었다.En: The autumn sky in Jeju Island was becoming clearer each day.Ko: 커다란 흰 천막이 펼쳐진 병원은 마치 바삐 돌아가는 벌집 같았다.En: The large white tent set up at the hospital resembled a bustling beehive.Ko: 그곳에서 일하는 민지와 진우는 바쁘게 움직이고 있었다.En: Working there, Minji and Jinwoo were busily moving about.Ko: 태풍이 남긴 흔적이 제주도 곳곳에 남아있었다.En: The traces left by the typhoon remained scattered throughout Jeju Island.Ko: 민지는 열심히 일하면서도 마음 한켠이 무거웠다.En: Despite working hard, Minji felt a heaviness in her heart.Ko: 가족들과 함께 보내야 할 추석을 병원에서 보내고 있기 때문이다.En: This was because she was spending Chuseok at the hospital instead of with her family.Ko: 긴 작년에 이어 또다시 가족과의 시간을 놓치게 되어 아쉬움이 컸다.En: Following last year, she once again missed the time she should have been spending with her family, which left her feeling quite disappointed.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 환자들을 위해 최선을 다하기로 했다.En: Nevertheless, she resolved to do her best for the patients.Ko: 진우는 이미 몇 시간째 쉬지 않고 환자를 돌보고 있었다.En: Jinwoo had already been caring for patients for several hours without rest.Ko: 피로가 쌓여 가지만, 그의 사명감은 강했다.En: Although fatigue was building up, his sense of duty was strong.Ko: 그는 자신을 증명해야 한다고 생각했다.En: He felt the need to prove himself.Ko: 곧 다가올 환자들을 위해 정신을 집중하려 노력했다.En: He tried to focus his mind for the patients who would soon arrive.Ko: "우리가 이 상황에서도 할 수 있는 것이 있다면, 추석의 따뜻함을 전하는 것이겠죠?" 민지는 작게 혼잣말을 했다.En: "If there is something we can do in this situation, it's perhaps to convey the warmth of Chuseok," Minji murmured to herself.Ko: 그녀는 모든 사람들에게 작은 추석 선물을 준비하기로 결심했다.En: She decided to prepare small Chuseok gifts for everyone.Ko: 비록 물질적 여유는 없었지만, 마음만은 가족같이 따뜻하게 나누고자 했다.En: Even though they didn't have material wealth, she wanted to share warmth like family.Ko: 작은 설레임과 함께, 간식거리들이 담긴 테이블이 마련되었다.En: With a bit of excitement, a table with snacks was prepared.Ko: 민지는 직원들과 환자들을 초대하고, 함께 따뜻한 시간을 보내며 다가올 겨울을 준비하자고 말했다.En: Minji invited the staff and patients, suggesting they spend a warm time together and prepare for the coming winter.Ko: 환자들도 잠시나마 고향 분위기를 느낄 수 있었다.En: Patients could briefly feel the atmosphere of home.Ko: 하지만 갑자기 근처 마을에서 많은 환자들이 몰려들었다.En: However, suddenly, many patients poured in from a nearby village.Ko: 홍수로 인해 마을이 고립되어 있던 사람들이었다.En: These were people isolated by the floods and urgently needed treatment.Ko: 긴급히 치료가 필요했다. 순간 현장이 바빠졌다.En: The scene became busy in an instant.Ko: 민지와 진우는 다시 환자들을 돌보기 시작했다.En: Minji and Jinwoo began tending to the patients once more.Ko: 시간이 흐르며 하나의 가족처럼 서로 의지하고 돕는 모습이 보였다.En: As time passed, they began to support and help each other like one big family.Ko: 비록 계획한 추석 파티는 잠시 중단되었지만, 그들의 마음은 열정과 함께 다시 따뜻하고 밝아졌다.En: Although the planned Chuseok party was temporarily halted, their spirits once again became warm and bright with enthusiasm.Ko: 긴 하루가 지나고 난 뒤, 민지는 결국 자신이 가족과 떨어져 있는 동안 새로운 가족을 발견했다는 것을 깨달았다.En: After the long day was finally over, Minji realized she had found a new family while being away from her own.Ko: 병원도 하나의 가족이 될 수 있었다.En: The hospital could also become a family.Ko: 진우도 무사히 하루를 마무리하고, 자신에게 주어진 임무를 잘 해냈다는 뿌듯함을 느꼈다.En: Jinwoo also felt a sense of fulfillment, having successfully completed the mission given to him.Ko: 추석은 비록 쉼 없는 바쁜 날이었지만, 그 안에 담긴 감정은 풍족했다.En: Although Chuseok was a continuously busy day, the emotions contained within were abundant.Ko: 감사와 배려, 그리고 함께 나누는 것.En: Gratitude, consideration, and sharing together.Ko: 민지는 이런 것들이 진정한 추석 정신임을 배웠다.En: Minji learned that these are the true spirit of Chuseok.Ko: 변화 속에서도 그 가치는 변하지 않았다.En: Even amidst changes, their value did not change.Ko: 전쟁터 같던 병원은 어느새 가족과 친구들로 가득 찬 따뜻한 쉼터가 되어 있었다.En: The hospital, once like a battlefield, had become a warm shelter filled with family and friends.Ko: 감사와 함께한 추석의 여운이 그들에게 따뜻한 기억으로 남겨졌다.En: The lingering warmth of Chuseok, shared with gratitude, left the group with a fond memory. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을resemble: 같다bustling: 바삐 돌아가는beehive: 벌집scattered: 곳곳에 남아있었다traces: 흔적heaviness: 무거웠다disappointed: 아쉬움prove: 증명convey: 전하는material wealth: 물질적 여유urgently: 긴급히isolated: 고립된enthusiasm: 열정abundant: 풍족하다gratitude: 감사consideration: 배려lingering: 여운fulfillment: 뿌듯함continually: 끊임없이shelter: 쉼터spirit: 정신share: 나누다treat: 돌보다floods: 홍수resolve: 결심하다momentarily: 잠시overflow: 넘쳐나다mission: 임무brighten: 밝아지다

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Embrace of the Heart: Ádám's Decision in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap fényesen sütött le Budapest Botanikus Kertjének fáira.En: The sun shone brightly on the trees of the Budapest Botanic Garden.Hu: A levelek sárgán, narancssárgán és vörösen pompáztak a fákon.En: The leaves glowed yellow, orange, and red on the trees.Hu: Ádám, Réka és Kata egy csendes sétányon sétáltak.En: Ádám, Réka, and Kata walked along a quiet path.Hu: Réka középen ment, balján Kata, jobbján Ádám.En: Réka walked in the middle, with Kata on her left and Ádám on her right.Hu: Az avar finoman ropogott a lábuk alatt.En: The fallen leaves gently crunched beneath their feet.Hu: Ádám a gondolataiba mélyedt.En: Ádám was deep in thought.Hu: Néhány hónapja felajánlottak neki egy munkát külföldön.En: A few months ago, he had been offered a job abroad.Hu: Sokáig mérlegelte a lehetőséget, de a szíve még mindig Magyarországon, a családjánál volt.En: He considered the opportunity for a long time, but his heart was still in Hungary, with his family.Hu: Tudta, hogy dönteni kell, és elérkezett az idő, hogy a testvéreivel beszéljen.En: He knew he had to make a decision, and the time had come to talk with his siblings.Hu: Réka és Kata beszélgettek.En: Réka and Kata were chatting.Hu: Néha nevetés törte meg a botanikus kert csendjét.En: Occasionally, laughter broke the silence of the botanic garden.Hu: Ádám hallgatta őket, de úgy érezte, mintha egy másik világban lennének.En: Ádám listened to them but felt as if they were in another world.Hu: Réka mesélt munkájáról, Kata pedig az egyetemi évéről.En: Réka talked about her job, while Kata discussed her university year.Hu: Mindketten lelkesek voltak, de Ádám kicsit kívülállónak érezte magát.En: They were both enthusiastic, but Ádám felt a bit of an outsider.Hu: Végül megálltak egy kis tó mellett, ahol kacsák játszadoztak.En: Finally, they stopped by a small pond where ducks were playing.Hu: Ádám összeszedte a bátorságát.En: Ádám gathered his courage.Hu: "Szeretnék mondani valamit" – kezdte.En: "I'd like to say something," he began.Hu: Réka és Kata abbahagyták a beszélgetést, és felé fordultak.En: Réka and Kata stopped their conversation and turned to him.Hu: Figyelő szemeik bátorították őt.En: Their attentive eyes encouraged him.Hu: "Új munkám van, de messze.En: "I have a new job, but it's far...Hu: külföldön.En: abroad."Hu: " Az arckifejezéseik megváltoztak.En: Their expressions changed.Hu: "Ez nagy lépés, és félek, hogy eltávolodom tőletek" – folytatta lassan Ádám.En: "It's a big step, and I'm afraid of becoming distant from you," Ádám continued slowly.Hu: "De fontos nekem, hogy megértsétek és támogassatok.En: "But it's important to me that you understand and support me."Hu: "A csend egy pillanatig tartott, aztán Réka előrelépett, és megölelte Ádámot.En: There was a moment of silence, then Réka stepped forward and hugged Ádám.Hu: "Bárhol is leszel, mindig testvérek maradunk" – mondta puha hangon.En: "Wherever you are, we'll always be siblings," she said softly.Hu: Kata könnyekkel a szemében csatlakozott az öleléshez.En: Kata, with tears in her eyes, joined the hug.Hu: "És most már van egy jó okunk, hogy néha külföldre utazzunk.En: "And now we have a good reason to travel abroad sometimes."Hu: "Ádám megkönnyebbült.En: Ádám felt relieved.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy bárhová is megy, a szíve kapcsolatban marad azokkal, akik fontosak neki.En: He now knew that no matter where he went, his heart would stay connected to those who were important to him.Hu: A botanikus kert ragyogó színei úgy tűntek, mintha még inkább kiemelnék az új kezdet ígéretét, és Ádámot végül megnyugtatta a tudat, hogy nem búcsúzik el igazán, csak új utakra lép.En: The vibrant colors of the botanic garden seemed to highlight the promise of new beginnings, and Ádám was finally comforted by the thought that he wasn't really saying goodbye, just embarking on new paths.Hu: A nap végére a három testvér kéz a kézben indult haza, összekapcsolódva mindazon, amit most osztottak meg egymással.En: By the end of the day, the three siblings walked home hand in hand, bonded by what they had just shared with each other.Hu: A távolság már nem tűnt olyan félelmetesnek.En: The distance no longer seemed so daunting.Hu: Ádám szívében ott volt a remény és a bátorság, hogy követni tudja álmait, tudva, hogy a család támogatása mindig vele lesz.En: Ádám carried hope and courage in his heart, with the knowledge that his family's support would always be with him as he followed his dreams. Vocabulary Words:shone: sütöttglowed: pompáztakcrunched: ropogottthought: gondolataibaoffered: felajánlottakconsidered: mérlegeltesiblings: testvéreiveloccasionally: néhalaughter: nevetésoutsider: kívülállónakgathered: összeszedtecourage: bátorságátattentive: figyelőexpressions: arckifejezéseikencouraged: bátorítottákdistant: eltávolodomsupport: támogassatokmoment: pillanatighugged: megöleltesoftly: puha hangontears: könnyekkelrelieved: megkönnyebbültvibrant: ragyogóhighlight: kiemelnékpromise: ígéretétcomforted: megnyugtattaembarking: új utakra lépbonded: összekapcsolódvadaunting: félelmetesnekcourage: bátorság

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Day in Central Park: Finding Joy Amidst Life's Fragility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: במרכז פארק ניו יורק, ביום קיץ חם, אבישי ואחיו אלי טיילו בשבילי הפארק.En: In the Park in New York, on a hot summer day, Avishai and his brother Eli strolled along the park paths.He: הפרחים פרחו, ילדים צחקו, והאווירה הייתה מלאת חיים.En: Flowers were blooming, children were laughing, and the atmosphere was full of life.He: אך בליבו של אבישי היה כבד, דאגה העיבה על שמחת הקיץ.En: But in Avishai's heart, there was heaviness, as worry overshadowed the summer's joy.He: אחותו הגדולה, מאיה, הייתה בבית חולים בעקבות אירוע בריאותי פתאומי ולא ברור.En: His older sister, Maya, was in the hospital following a sudden and unclear health incident.He: מאיה הייתה אישה צעירה ומלאת חיים.En: Maya was a young woman full of life.He: היא תמיד ידעה לגרום לאחרים לחייך והייתה אהובה על כולם.En: She always knew how to make others smile and was loved by everyone.He: עכשיו, לשכב בבית חולים, זה הדבר האחרון שכל משפחתה יכלה לדמיין.En: Now, lying in the hospital was the last thing her whole family could imagine.He: אבישי ואלי נכנסו לבית החולים וניסו למצוא את המקומות שלהם בחדר ההמתנה הקר והמודרני.En: Avishai and Eli entered the hospital and tried to find their places in the cold, modern waiting room.He: אלי ניסה לעודד את האווירה בבדיחות קטנות, אך חזותו של אבישי הייתה מתוחה ודאגה.En: Eli tried to lighten the mood with small jokes, but Avishai's expression was tense and worrying.He: מדי פעם, עיניו נדדו לשעון שעל הקיר.En: From time to time, his eyes wandered to the clock on the wall.He: אבישי ידע שיש לו פגישה חשובה בעבודה למחרת, אך בחר להישאר במחיצת משפחתו.En: Avishai knew he had an important meeting at work the next day, but he chose to stay with his family.He: הוא רצה להיות הראשון שישמע מהדוקטור על מצבה של מאיה.En: He wanted to be the first to hear from the doctor about Maya's condition.He: בערב, הרופא התקשר לאבישי ואלי.En: In the evening, the doctor called Avishai and Eli.He: הם ישבו ליד חלון גדול שממנו נראה הנוף היפה של העיר.En: They sat by a large window from which the beautiful view of the city was visible.He: הלב של אבישי הלם בפראות בזמן שהרופא הסביר שהבדיקות הראשוניות הראו שאין סכנה לחייה של מאיה, אך היא תזדקק לטיפול מתאים.En: Avishai's heart pounded wildly as the doctor explained that the initial tests showed there was no danger to Maya's life, but she would need appropriate treatment.He: ההקלה הייתה מידית.En: The relief was immediate.He: אבישי הסתכל לאלי ואמר, "החיים כל כך שבריריים.En: Avishai looked at Eli and said, "Life is so fragile.He: עלינו לשמוח על מה שיש לנו.En: We must be grateful for what we have."He: " הם ידעו שמאיה תהיה בסדר במהרה.En: They knew that Maya would be alright soon.He: אבישי למד דבר חשוב.En: Avishai learned something important.He: משפחה וחברים הם הכל, ותמיד יש להעריך את אהוביך ולהיות נוכח עבורם.En: Family and friends are everything, and it is always essential to appreciate your loved ones and be present for them.He: הימים חלפו ומאיה התאוששה לאט, ושוב הפארק המרכזי בניו יורק היה מלא בשמחת החיים שלה ושל כל מי שהיא גרמה לו לחייך.En: The days passed, and Maya recovered slowly, and once again the Central Park in New York was filled with the joy of life she and everyone she made smile. Vocabulary Words:strolled: טיילוblooming: פרחוatmosphere: אווירהheaviness: כבדovershadowed: דאגה העיבהincident: אירועwandered: נדדוappropriate: מתאיםfragile: שברירייםrelief: הקלהtense: מתוחהgrateful: להודותessential: חשובrecovered: התאוששהhearten: לעודדcondition: מצבpounded: להםtreatment: טיפולbloom: שמחתshadow: להעיבpresence: נוכחותreveal: לגלותgravitated: להימשךcontemplate: להרהרsanctuary: מקום קדושconvivial: מלא חייםconvalesce: להחליםveer: לשנות כיווןephemeral: חולפיםvitality: חיותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this week's Ask Farnoosh episode, we tackle three major financial dilemmas from listeners: Setting Boundaries as a Daughter of Immigrants, Avoiding Financial Dependence on a Partner and Knowing When to Walk Away from a Business. Plus, a behind-the-scenes update on The Montclair Pod, and reflections on launching a new show 10 years after So Money.Resources & Links:Listen to The Montclair PodJoin the So Money Members Club.Download Farnoosh's free investing blueprint.Hang out with Farnoosh on Instagram.This episode aired originally on February 21, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am talking with my daughter, Naomi, about raising a big family. She has alot of practical and interesting questions, about marriage, and loving being a mom of five daughters. It helps to have had a good example in your parents, but for example, my husband did not have that. The biggest blessing for both of us, was becoming Christians, and learning from the Bible's instructions, for marriage and raising children. I hope you enjoy listening to our personal, mother - daughter conversation!PS: This video is also on my Youtube channel: Kristine van Dooren, Finding Purpose

Introduction God formed the family at the very beginning. It is a critical relationship. God uses “family” in both physical and spiritual…

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aditi's Rainy Journey: A Heartfelt Raksha Bandhan Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मूसलाधार बारिश के बीच वडोदरा बस स्टेशन का दृश्य काफी व्यस्त था।En: The scene at the Vadodara bus station was quite busy amidst the heavy downpour.Hi: लोग अपने छतरियों के नीचे दुबके हुए, बारिश से बचने की कोशिश कर रहे थे।En: People huddled under their umbrellas, trying to shield themselves from the rain.Hi: स्टेशन की चहल-पहल में एक लड़की, अदिति, जल्दी से अपनी टिकट लेकर बस में चढ़ने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Amongst the hustle and bustle of the station, a girl named Aditi was quickly trying to buy her ticket and board the bus.Hi: अदिति एक सफल करियर वाली लड़की थी, जो पिछले एक साल से मुंबई में व्यस्त थी।En: Aditi was a successful career woman who had been engrossed in work in Mumbai for the past year.Hi: उसे परिवार की याद बहुत सता रही थी और रक्षाबंधन पर अपने भाई को सरप्राइज देना चाहती थी।En: She was missing her family a lot and wanted to surprise her brother on Raksha Bandhan.Hi: लेकिन समस्या यह थी कि भारी मानसून के कारण ट्रेनें देरी से चल रही थीं।En: But the problem was that due to the heavy monsoon, the trains were running late.Hi: अदिति के पास बस का विकल्प ही बचा था, लेकिन यह तय नहीं था कि वह समय पर घर पहुंच पाएगी या नहीं।En: The bus was the only option left for Aditi, but it was uncertain whether she would arrive home on time.Hi: उसने सोचा, "अब या कभी नहीं," और बस का रुख किया।En: She thought, "It's now or never," and headed towards the bus.Hi: बस चल पड़ी, अदिति की दिल की धड़कनें तेज़ थीं।En: The bus started moving, and Aditi's heart was racing.Hi: खिड़की से बाहर देखा तो आसमान काले बादलों से घिरा हुआ था।En: Looking out of the window, she saw the sky shrouded with dark clouds.Hi: जैसे ही बस वडोदरा की सड़कों पर आगे बढ़ी, बारिश ने अपना कहर बरपाना शुरू कर दिया।En: As the bus moved forward on the streets of Vadodara, the rain started to unleash its fury.Hi: जल्दी ही, बस एक लंबी ट्रैफिक जाम में फंस गई।En: Soon, the bus got stuck in a long traffic jam.Hi: अदिति के मन में चिंता ने घर कर लिया।En: Worry took hold of Aditi's mind.Hi: "क्या मैं समय पर पहुंच पाऊंगी?En: "Will I be able to reach on time?"Hi: " वह सोच रही थी।En: she was wondering.Hi: घंटों के इंतजार के बाद, आखिरकार बारिश थम गई और ट्रैफिक धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ़ने लगा।En: After hours of waiting, the rain finally subsided, and the traffic began to slowly move.Hi: अदिति ने चैन की सांस ली।En: Aditi breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: जब बस उसके शहर के पास पहुंची, तो उसने आसमान में लगी घड़ी की ओर देखा।En: When the bus neared her city, she glanced at the clock in the sky.Hi: समय तेजी से बीत रहा था।En: Time was passing swiftly.Hi: फिर भी अदिति को एक आशा की किरण नज़र आई।En: Yet, Aditi saw a ray of hope.Hi: कुछ देर बाद, बस उसके घर के पास रुकी।En: A while later, the bus stopped near her home.Hi: अदिति जल्दी से उतरी और घर की ओर भागी।En: Aditi quickly got off and dashed towards the house.Hi: दरवाजा खटखटाने ही वाली थी कि उसके भाई ने दरवाजा खोल दिया।En: Just as she was about to knock on the door, her brother opened it.Hi: अदिति के चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी, उसकी आंखों में खुशी के आंसू।En: A smile adorned Aditi's face, and there were tears of joy in her eyes.Hi: उसने तुरंत अपने भाई की कलाई पर राखी बांध दी।En: She immediately tied the rakhi on her brother's wrist.Hi: दोनों भाई-बहन की आंखों में प्रेम और अपनेपन की झलक थी।En: There was a glimpse of love and affection in the eyes of both siblings.Hi: अदिति को एहसास हुआ कि उसके परिवार का महत्व कितना ज़्यादा है।En: Aditi realized the immense importance of her family.Hi: उसने ठान ली कि वह भविष्य में अपने परिवार के साथ अधिक समय बिताएगी, अपने काम और जीवन का संतुलन बनाएगी।En: She resolved to spend more time with them in the future, balancing her work and life.Hi: यह रक्षाबंधन उनके रिश्ते की नई शुरुआत थी।En: This Raksha Bandhan was a new beginning for their relationship.Hi: अदिति के मन में संतोष और खुशी थी, उसने संतुलन की राह पकड़ ली थी।En: Aditi felt content and happy, as she had found the path to balance. Vocabulary Words:scene: दृश्यbusy: व्यस्तhuddled: दुबके हुएamidst: बीचdownpour: मूसलाधार बारिशhustle: चहल-पहलengrossed: व्यस्तuncertain: तय नहींracing: तेज़shrouded: घिरा हुआunleash: बरपानाfury: कहरstuck: फंस गईsubsided: थम गईglanced: देखाswiftly: तेजी सेray: किरणdashed: भागीadorned: मुस्कान थीimmense: बहुत ज़्यादाresolved: ठान लीcontent: संतोषbalance: संतुलनsurprise: सरप्राइजoption: विकल्पdeparted: चल पड़ीconceal: दुबके हुएponder: सोच रही थीsigh: सांसgaze: देखा

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Comfort: The Gift of Presence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel op een warme zomerdag.En: The sun shone brightly on a warm summer day.Nl: Bram stond voor de felgekleurde entree van het ziekenhuis.En: Bram stood before the brightly colored entrance of the hospital.Nl: Gedachten raasden door zijn hoofd.En: Thoughts raced through his mind.Nl: Hij wilde een speciaal cadeau vinden voor zijn oma.En: He wanted to find a special gift for his grandma.Nl: Ze lag in het ziekenhuis na een operatie.En: She was in the hospital after an operation.Nl: Bram voelde zich schuldig dat hij haar niet vaker bezocht.En: Bram felt guilty for not visiting her more often.Nl: Binnen in het ziekenhuis rook het anders.En: Inside the hospital, it smelled different.Nl: Het was steriel en een beetje streng.En: It was sterile and somewhat strict.Nl: De gang was helder verlicht, met dokters en verpleegsters die gehaast heen en weer liepen.En: The hallway was brightly lit, with doctors and nurses hurriedly walking back and forth.Nl: Bram liep naar de cadeauwinkel bij de ingang.En: Bram walked to the gift shop by the entrance.Nl: In de winkel waren kleine tafels vol met knuffelberen, bloemen en ballonnen.En: In the shop, there were small tables full of teddy bears, flowers, and balloons.Nl: Dit voelde als een vrolijke plek, zelfs in het ziekenhuis.En: This felt like a cheerful place, even in the hospital.Nl: Bram wist niet wat hij moest kiezen.En: Bram didn't know what to choose.Nl: Hij wilde dat zijn oma zich beter voelde.En: He wanted his grandma to feel better.Nl: Iets praktisch, zoals warme pantoffels?En: Something practical, like warm slippers?Nl: Of iets sentimenteels, zoals een ingelijste foto?En: Or something sentimental, like a framed photo?Nl: Jasmijn, een vriendelijke verpleegster die langs liep, zag zijn vertwijfeling.En: Jasmijn, a friendly nurse walking by, saw his hesitation.Nl: "Kan ik je helpen?"En: "Can I help you?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: "Ik zoek een cadeau voor mijn oma," zei Bram.En: "I'm looking for a gift for my grandma," said Bram.Nl: "Iets dat haar blij maakt."En: "Something to make her happy."Nl: "Wat dacht je van een mooi fotolijstje?En: "What do you think of a nice photo frame?Nl: Of misschien iets om te lezen?"En: Or maybe something to read?"Nl: stelde Jasmijn voor.En: Jasmijn suggested.Nl: "Bedankt," zei Bram, maar hij liep verder, nog steeds twijfelend.En: "Thank you," said Bram, but he moved on, still unsure.Nl: Lotte, een andere bezoeker, liep langs met een grote ballon.En: Lotte, another visitor, walked by with a large balloon.Nl: Ze zag Bram en glimlachte.En: She saw Bram and smiled.Nl: "Je hoeft niet te stressen.En: "You don't have to stress.Nl: Het is het gebaar dat telt," zei ze.En: It's the gesture that counts," she said.Nl: Bram knikte, toch bleef de druk op zijn schouders.En: Bram nodded, yet the pressure on his shoulders remained.Nl: Hij stond op het punt om de winkel te verlaten toen hij iets zag.En: He was about to leave the store when he saw something.Nl: Op een plank lag een groot, zacht plaid.En: On a shelf lay a large, soft plaid.Nl: Het had dezelfde kleur als de deken die zijn oma vroeger op de bank had liggen.En: It was the same color as the blanket his grandma used to have on the couch.Nl: Het herinnerde hem aan de zondagen samen, thee drinkend en verhalen vertellend onder die warme deken.En: It reminded him of Sundays together, drinking tea and telling stories under that warm blanket.Nl: Bram wist het zeker.En: Bram knew for sure.Nl: Dit was perfect.En: This was perfect.Nl: Hij kocht het plaid en ging direct naar de kamer van zijn oma.En: He bought the plaid and went straight to his grandma's room.Nl: Oma lag in bed en glimlachte breed toen Bram binnenkwam.En: Grandma lay in bed and smiled widely when Bram entered.Nl: "Bram!En: "Bram!Nl: Wat ben ik blij je te zien."En: How happy I am to see you."Nl: Bram gaf haar het plaid.En: Bram gave her the plaid.Nl: "Voor jou, oma.En: "For you, grandma.Nl: Voor onze zondagen samen."En: For our Sundays together."Nl: Ze wikkelde zich in het cadeau en haar ogen vulden zich met tranen van geluk.En: She wrapped herself in the gift, and her eyes filled with tears of happiness.Nl: "Dit is precies wat ik nodig had," zei ze zacht.En: "This is exactly what I needed," she said softly.Nl: Ze spraken urenlang, herinneringen ophalend.En: They talked for hours, reminiscing.Nl: Bram realiseerde zich dat zijn bezoek op zichzelf al belangrijk was geweest.En: Bram realized that his visit alone had already been important.Nl: Zijn schuldgevoel verminderde.En: His guilt began to fade.Nl: Hij wist nu dat liefde ook tijd en aanwezigheid betekent.En: He now knew that love also means time and presence.Nl: Het ziekenhuis voelde minder klinisch toen Bram later wegging.En: The hospital felt less clinical when Bram left later.Nl: Hij voelde zich lichter, met een hernieuwde en diepere band met zijn oma.En: He felt lighter, with a renewed and deeper bond with his grandma.Nl: Het plaid was een prachtig cadeau, maar zijn aanwezigheid was net zo waardevol.En: The plaid was a wonderful gift, but his presence was just as valuable. Vocabulary Words:entrance: entreethoughts: gedachtenoperation: operatieguilty: schuldigsterile: sterielstrict: strenghurriedly: gehaastpractical: praktischsentimental: sentimenteelhesitation: vertwijfelinggesture: gebaarpressure: druklarge: grootplaid: plaidreminded: herinnerdereminiscing: herinneringen ophalendfade: verminderenrenewed: hernieuwdevaluable: waardevolhospital: ziekenhuissmelled: rooklit: verlichtgift shop: cadeauwinkelframed: ingelijsteballoon: ballonshoulders: schoudersshelf: plankcouch: bankwrapped: wikkeldeclinical: klinisch

Your Guide to Emotional Reinvention & Abundant BeginningsEnergy Almanac-New Moon in Cancer - June 25th, 2025The end of June 2025 culminates with a powerful New Moon in Cancer on Wednesday, June 25th, at approximately 4°07' Cancer. New Moons are always about fresh starts and setting intentions, and when it occurs in its home sign of Cancer, the focus shifts to deeply personal areas of life: home, family, emotional security, roots, and our inner world.This particular New Moon is amplified by a significant alignment: the Sun and Moon are tightly conjunct with Jupiter in Cancer. Jupiter is the planet of expansion, luck, growth, and abundance. Its presence here magnifies the New Moon's themes, making this a truly auspicious time for:Emotional Reinvention: This is a cosmic "reboot" for your emotional well-being. It's an invitation to redefine what emotional security means to you, nurture your inner child, and establish new, healthier emotional patterns.Home & Family Blessings: With Cancer's strong association with domesticity, expect positive shifts and opportunities related to your living situation, family dynamics, or even real estate. This could be a great time for moving, renovating, or creating a more harmonious home environment.Intuition and Nurturing: The watery energy of Cancer enhances intuition and empathy. This New Moon encourages you to tune into your inner wisdom, listen to your gut feelings, and prioritize self-care and nurturing.Manifestation Power: With Jupiter's expansive influence, this New Moon is a prime time for powerful manifestation work, especially around themes of personal growth, security, and emotional fulfillment. Dream big and visualize your ideal reality.Other Key Aspects During this Week:While the New Moon is the highlight, other planetary movements contribute to the week's energy:Sun-Jupiter Conjunction (June 24th): Just before the New Moon, the Sun and Jupiter meet in Cancer. This "Day of Miracles" (as some astrologers call it) brings immense optimism, good fortune, and a feeling of "can-do." It's a fantastic energy to tap into for expanding your vision and feeling hopeful.New Moon Square Saturn and Neptune: While generally positive, the New Moon's squares to Saturn (in Aries) and Neptune (in Aries, balsamic phase) suggest areas where challenges or illusions might arise.Square Saturn: May bring a need to be realistic and practical about your desires, or to address emotional blocks and fears of vulnerability. It's about grounding your expansive dreams with tangible effort.Square Neptune: Could introduce confusion or a need for discernment. Be mindful of setting realistic expectations and avoid getting swept away by illusions. It's a call to connect with your dreams while staying aware of reality.Mercury Enters Leo (June 26th): Communication shifts from the nurturing, intuitive Cancerian mode to a more expressive, passionate, and confident Leo style. This is a time to speak from the heart, share your creativity, and let your voice be heard.Mercury aspects Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto (late week): These aspects suggest that while communication becomes more vibrant, there might be a need to set boundaries, lean into dreams, and navigate power dynamics in conversations.#Primary Lunation, #CancerNewMoon2025,#NewBeginnings,#EmotionalReset,#HomeAndHeart,#JupiterInCancer,#CosmicReboot,#ManifestYourDreams,#NurtureYourSoul,#InnerSanctuary,#AstrologyUpdate,#LunarCycle,#Astrology2025,#SelfCare,#Intuition,#FamilyLove,#RealEstateAstrology, #MercuryInLeo,#AstrologyForecast,#SpiritualGrowth,Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcare

Our God is a community of persons who haved loved and honored each other from all eternity. Our families have a chance to display this mystery to the world.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/family-love-makes-the-triune-god-visible/

In this very special and deeply personal episode, I sit down with the wisest woman I know, my 97-year-old grandmother, Shirley Curtis.We recorded a conversation prior to this as a way to preserve our family history, but the response from my community when I shared a photo of us talking was so overwhelming that I knew I had to bring it to Good Skin Circle. And I'm so glad I did.My grandma grew up during the Great Depression on a working farm, where her father raised registered Black Angus cattle. She started working at the age of 10 and never stopped. She's lived through wars, economic downturns, societal shifts, and the kind of day-to-day sacrifice most of us couldn't imagine.In our conversation, she shares what it was like to live her entire life in a marriage that lacked, but was built on loyalty and family values. She opens up about the reality of self-sacrifice, her unwavering commitment to kindness and respect, and her belief that like attracts like, and kind attracts kind.It's honest. It's funny. It's emotional.It's the type of conversation that gently reminds you how privileged we are — to have choices, to pursue work we love, and to practice self-care as an act of freedom.I cried listening back to it. I hope it stirs something in you, too.

Julie Fingersh is a writer, freelance journalist, and most recently, the author of Stay: A Story of Family, Love & Other Traumas (Rowman & Littlefield), which was named one of the best memoirs of 2024 by People Magazine and called “Rich, wise, funny, and hard to put down” by NYT bestselling author Anne Lamott.Julie's personal essays, editorials, and reported stories have appeared in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post, and more. Her Substack newsletter, Take my Advice. I'm Not Using It, is a midlife sequel of an award-winning humorist column she wrote in her twenties for Billboard Publications. Julie has two adult children and lives with her husband in Marin County, California and New Haven, Connecticut. Julie FingershWriter, Journalist & AuthorNew York Times | Huffington Post | Oprah MagazineAuthor of: Stay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas  (Rowman & Littlefield) Named one of People Magazine's Best Books of 2024 Named one of Zibby Owens's Top 22 Books of 2024 and Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2024 Substack newsletter: “Take My Advice. I'm Not Using It”  Our Hosts:   ·         Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com  Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X        Audiobook :https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS        Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:   https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com  Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

Natasha Sizlo was having a terrible year. Fresh off a divorce, bankruptcy, the end of a passionate relationship, and then the news came about her beloved father's devastating terminal illness. When a friend suggested an astrology reading, Natasha's first instinct was a hard pass. But, Natasha relented, and the reading led her towards a year of magic, the kind of year that turns into a romantic comedy on the big screen and a best-selling book. All Signs Point to Paris by Natasha Sizlo. Hire Natasha to be your real estate agent Favorite Quotes from the podcast: "I just have to go to find everybody with his exact same birth chart because the one has to still be out there." "Once I started believing, I started seeing." "To live an authentic life, that's a beautiful thing." "If it's mentionable, it's manageable." "Sounds like you're going to Paris. I'll meet you there."  

What does it really take to thrive as a blended family for over 14 years? In this episode, we share hard-earned lessons, honest stories, and the intentional practices that helped us navigate challenges and strengthen our bond. Tune in for practical advice on communication, connection, and creating unity in your blended family journey.   Key takeaways to listen for The value of effective communication in a blended family's success How to build trust and relationships with your children Challenges and approaches to integrating external family dynamics Why you need to establish family rituals to strengthen bonds Emotional process and impact of adopting his stepchildren   Connect with UsTo learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review!   Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe