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In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with New Zealand's own Kyle Smith just days before he toes the hometown line at the first race of the 2026 IRONMAN Pro Series: ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō.Known for his aggressive, leave-it-all-out-there racing style, Kyle dives deep into what it takes to survive and thrive in the upper echelons of professional triathlon. From laying bricks to keep his athletic dreams alive during the global shutdown to being taken under the wing of the legendary Jan Frodeno, Kyle's blue-collar work ethic has forged him into one of the sport's most exciting athletes to watch. Whether you're preparing to toe the line yourself or just love an inspiring example of pure grit and determination, you won't want to miss this one.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lucía's Carnival of Change: Embracing Life's New Rhythm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la ciudad de alta tecnología, donde las luces de los dispositivos parpadeaban incluso de día, Lucía estaba sentada en la sala de espera de una clínica moderna.En: In the high-tech city, where the lights of the devices flickered even during the day, Lucía was sitting in the waiting room of a modern clinic.Es: Era verano en el hemisferio sur, y en las calles, el Carnaval comenzaba a llenar el aire con música y risas.En: It was summer in the southern hemisphere, and in the streets, Carnival began to fill the air with music and laughter.Es: Lucía, sin embargo, apenas lo notaba.En: Lucía, however, barely noticed it.Es: Lucía era una mujer joven, decidida y ambiciosa.En: Lucía was a young, determined, and ambitious woman.Es: Había estado trabajando en una startup tecnológica, gozando de un exitoso ascenso profesional.En: She had been working in a tech startup, enjoying a successful professional rise.Es: Sin embargo, desde hacía semanas, algo no estaba bien.En: However, for weeks, something had not been right.Es: Se sentía débil, mareada y preocupada.En: She felt weak, dizzy, and worried.Es: El temor de que algo grave pudiera impactar su carrera y su vida personal la mantenía ansiosa.En: The fear that something serious could impact her career and personal life kept her anxious.Es: A su lado, Jorge, un hombre de semblante calmo, hojeaba una revista digital que flotaba en el aire gracias a una pantalla de proyección.En: Beside her, Jorge, a man of calm demeanor, was flipping through a digital magazine floating in the air thanks to a projection screen.Es: María, sentada cerca de la ventana, también esperaba, pero por razones distintas.En: María, sitting near the window, also waited, but for different reasons.Es: La tensión en la sala era palpable, a pesar del brillo de las pantallas que ofrecían consejos saludables.En: The tension in the room was palpable, despite the glow of the screens offering healthy advice.Es: Lucía había decidido enfrentar sus miedos y venir a la clínica, un paso que le costó mucho dar debido a la ansiedad que sentía por los resultados.En: Lucía had decided to face her fears and come to the clinic, a step that was difficult to take due to the anxiety she felt about the results.Es: Pesadillas sobre diagnósticos alarmantes la habían acompañado en las últimas noches.En: Nightmares about alarming diagnoses had accompanied her in recent nights.Es: Pero hoy, la espera casi había terminado.En: But today, the wait was almost over.Es: Un médico apareció en la entrada de la sala, llamando el nombre de Lucía.En: A doctor appeared at the entrance to the waiting room, calling Lucía's name.Es: El corazón de Lucía saltó en su pecho mientras se ponía de pie y caminaba hacia la oficina del médico.En: Lucía's heart jumped in her chest as she stood up and walked toward the doctor's office.Es: El murmullo del Carnaval que llegaba desde afuera contrastaba con el silencio que reinaba en su mente en ese momento crítico.En: The murmur of Carnival coming from outside contrasted with the silence that reigned in her mind at that critical moment.Es: El médico, con voz tranquila, le explicó los resultados.En: The doctor, with a calm voice, explained the results to her.Es: Lucía escuchó atentamente, cada palabra parecía latir al ritmo de su corazón.En: Lucía listened carefully, each word seemed to beat in rhythm with her heart.Es: La condición no era tan seria como temía.En: The condition was not as serious as she feared.Es: Requería algunos cambios en su estilo de vida: menos estrés, más ejercicio, y una dieta equilibrada.En: It required some lifestyle changes: less stress, more exercise, and a balanced diet.Es: Podía manejarlo.En: She could manage it.Es: La noticia fue un alivio tremendo.En: The news was a tremendous relief.Es: Saliendo de la oficina, el sol del verano la recibió con calidez, y las notas alegres del Carnaval ahora sonaban más cercanas.En: Leaving the office, the summer sun welcomed her warmly, and the cheerful notes of Carnival now sounded closer.Es: Lucía sonrió, sintiendo cómo la esperanza comenzaba a llenar el espacio que antes ocupaba la preocupación.En: Lucía smiled, feeling hope begin to fill the space that worry had previously occupied.Es: Por primera vez en semanas, respiró profundamente y sintió que tenía el control nuevamente.En: For the first time in weeks, she took a deep breath and felt she had control again.Es: Con una nueva perspectiva, Lucía comprendió que su salud debía ser tan importante como sus ambiciones profesionales.En: With a new perspective, Lucía realized that her health should be as important as her professional ambitions.Es: Decidió cambiar sus prioridades, encontrando un equilibrio que le permitiera disfrutar de su vida dentro y fuera del trabajo.En: She decided to change her priorities, finding a balance that would allow her to enjoy life both inside and outside of work.Es: En el bullicio del Carnaval, Lucía se sumó a la celebración, con el corazón ligero y lleno de gratitud por la oportunidad de mejorar y disfrutar de los pequeños placeres de la vida.En: In the bustle of Carnival, Lucía joined the celebration, with a light heart full of gratitude for the opportunity to improve and enjoy life's little pleasures.Es: Era un nuevo comienzo, con promesas de días mejores y una participación plena en las festividades del Carnaval.En: It was a new beginning, with the promise of better days and full participation in the festivities of Carnival. Vocabulary Words:the device: el dispositivothe clinic: la clínicathe hemisphere: el hemisferiothe carnival: el Carnavalthe career: la carrerathe startup: la startupdetermined: decididaambitious: ambiciosadizzy: mareadaanxious: ansiosathe demeanor: el semblantethe projection: la proyecciónthe tension: la tensiónthe advice: los consejosto face: enfrentarthe anxiety: la ansiedadthe nightmare: la pesadillaalarming: alarmantesthe diagnosis: el diagnósticothe entrance: la entradato contrast: contrastarthe silence: el silenciocalm: tranquilathe lifestyle: el estilo de vidathe stress: el estrésbalanced: equilibradathe relief: el aliviothe perspective: la perspectivathe balance: el equilibriothe bustle: el bullicio

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Chance Encounter: Finding Connection in Art's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een koude winterdag dwarrelden sneeuwvlokken zachtjes neer op de straten van de stad.En: On a cold winter day, snowflakes gently floated down onto the streets of the city.Nl: Het kunstmuseum, met zijn imposante historische architectuur, stond als een baken van rust in de bruisende omgeving.En: The kunstmuseum, with its imposing historical architecture, stood as a beacon of tranquility in the bustling environment.Nl: Binnen straalden de hoge plafonds en grote ramen een warme gloed van licht over de verfijnde schilderijen en beelden.En: Inside, the high ceilings and large windows cast a warm glow of light over the refined paintings and sculptures.Nl: Bram, een gepassioneerde maar worstelende kunstenaar, stond in een van de ruime gangen van het museum.En: Bram, a passionate but struggling artist, stood in one of the spacious corridors of the museum.Nl: Hij rilde een beetje, niet alleen van de winterkou, maar vooral van twijfel en onzekerheid.En: He shivered a little, not only from the winter cold but especially from doubt and uncertainty.Nl: Zijn schilderijen hadden interesse gewekt bij enkele kleine galeries, maar het was nooit genoeg om van te leven.En: His paintings had sparked interest at a few small galleries, but it was never enough to make a living.Nl: Vandaag hoopte hij inspiratie te vinden, een vonk die zijn artistieke visie zou vernieuwen.En: Today, he hoped to find inspiration, a spark to renew his artistic vision.Nl: Aan de andere kant van dezelfde zaal was Marieke, een enthousiaste kunstliefhebber en parttime museumassistent.En: On the other side of the same hall was Marieke, an enthusiastic art lover and part-time museum assistant.Nl: Ze was dol op de kunstwerken die hier hingen en genoot ervan zoveel tijd tussen hen door te brengen.En: She loved the artworks hanging here and enjoyed spending so much time among them.Nl: Toch voelde ze zich vaak eenzaam.En: Yet, she often felt lonely.Nl: Ze verlangde naar iemand met wie ze haar liefde voor kunst kon delen.En: She longed for someone with whom she could share her love of art.Nl: Bram en Marieke hadden elkaar nog nooit eerder opgemerkt, maar vandaag veranderde dat.En: Bram and Marieke had never noticed each other before, but today that changed.Nl: Terwijl ze beiden voor een prachtig schilderij van een oude Vlaamse meester stonden, verloren ze zich in de kleuren en verhalen die het werk vertelde.En: As they both stood before a magnificent painting by an old Flemish master, they lost themselves in the colors and stories the work told.Nl: Bram fronste nadenkend en Marieke merkte het op.En: Bram frowned thoughtfully, and Marieke noticed.Nl: "Wat denk je van dit schilderij?"En: "What do you think of this painting?"Nl: vroeg ze zachtjes, haar stem een echo in de stille hal.En: she asked softly, her voice echoing in the quiet hall.Nl: Bram glimlachte opgelucht, blij met een gesprekspartner die zijn passie deelde.En: Bram smiled with relief, happy to have a conversation partner who shared his passion.Nl: "Het is prachtig, nietwaar?En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?Nl: De nuances in licht en schaduw zijn verbazend," antwoordde hij, terwijl hij Marieke aankeek.En: The nuances in light and shadow are astounding," he replied, looking at Marieke.Nl: Hun gesprek stroomde natuurlijk en gemakkelijk, als een rivier die zijn weg naar zee vindt.En: Their conversation flowed naturally and easily, like a river finding its way to the sea.Nl: Onder de indruk van elkaars inzichten, verloren ze de tijd uit het oog.En: Impressed by each other's insights, they lost track of time.Nl: Ze deelden hun dromen, ambities en de moeilijkheden die ze tegenkwamen.En: They shared their dreams, ambitions, and the difficulties they encountered.Nl: Bram sprak openhartig over zijn twijfels en financiële problemen.En: Bram spoke candidly about his doubts and financial problems.Nl: Marieke, op haar beurt, deelde haar verlangen naar diepere connecties in de kunstwereld.En: Marieke, in turn, shared her desire for deeper connections in the art world.Nl: Na hun hartverwarmende ontmoeting had Bram een blik vol nieuwe ideeën en hoop.En: After their heartwarming encounter, Bram was filled with new ideas and hope.Nl: Hij besloot zijn laatste schilderij, dat hij bijna had opgegeven, alsnog af te maken.En: He decided to finish his latest painting, which he had almost given up on.Nl: Marieke had hem de moed gegeven om door te zetten, om zijn kunst te blijven omarmen en te delen.En: Marieke had given him the courage to persevere, to continue to embrace and share his art.Nl: Marieke voelde zich eindelijk begrepen.En: Marieke felt finally understood.Nl: In Bram vond ze meer dan een gesprekspartner; ze vond een metgezel in haar kunstliefde, iemand die haar perspectief waardeerde en begreep.En: In Bram, she found more than a conversation partner; she found a companion in her love of art, someone who appreciated and understood her perspective.Nl: Met de belofte om elkaar vaker in het museum te ontmoeten, verlieten ze het gebouw.En: With a promise to meet more often at the museum, they left the building.Nl: Voor het eerst in lange tijd voelde Bram vertrouwen in zijn eigen kunnen.En: For the first time in a long time, Bram felt confident in his abilities.Nl: Marieke stapte de frisse sneeuw in met een warm gevoel van vreugde.En: Marieke stepped into the fresh snow with a warm feeling of joy.Nl: Hun leven was veranderd, dankzij hun gedeelde passie voor kunst en de toevallige ontmoeting op een ijskoude winterdag.En: Their lives had changed, thanks to their shared passion for art and the chance meeting on a freezing winter day. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: sneeuwvlokkenfloated: dwarreldenimposing: imposantearchitecture: architectuurbeacon: bakentranquility: rustbustling: bruisenderefined: verfijndeshivered: rildeuncertainty: onzekerheidsparks: vonkeninspiration: inspiratienuances: nuancesastounding: verbazendconversation partner: gesprekspartnerflowed: stroomdeambitions: ambitiesheartwarming: hartverwarmendecompanion: metgezelunderstood: begrepenappreciated: waardeerdeperspective: perspectiefpersevere: doorzettenembrace: omarmenrenew: vernieuwenenthusiastic: enthousiastelonely: eenzaamsparked: gewektflemish: Vlaamseencountered: tegenkwamen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Conquering Peaks: Ariel's Triumph Over Fear in the Rockies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בימי החורף הקרים בהרי הרוקי, אריאל, מאיה ולוי יצאו לקנות ציוד סקי.En: On the cold winter days in the Rocky Mountains, Ariel, Maya, and Levi went out to buy skiing equipment.He: השמש זרחה והשמיים היו כחולים, אך הערפל במוחו של אריאל היה כבד.En: The sun was shining and the sky was blue, but there was a heavy fog in Ariel's mind.He: הם הגיעו ללודג' סקי מלא גולשים וריח שוקו חם באוויר.En: They arrived at a ski lodge full of skiers and the smell of hot chocolate in the air.He: אריאל הייתה הרפתקנית ורצתה להוכיח לחבריה שהיא יכולה לגלוש למדרונות הגבוהים ביותר.En: Ariel was adventurous and wanted to prove to her friends that she could ski down the highest slopes.He: היא פחדה מגבהים, אבל לא סיפרה זאת לאף אחד.En: She was afraid of heights, but she didn't tell anyone.He: בתוך החנות, מאיה ולוי בחנו את הציוד החדש.En: Inside the store, Maya and Levi examined the new equipment.He: "תראי את המגלשים האלו, אריאל," אמרה מאיה בהתלהבות.En: "Look at these skis, Ariel," said Maya enthusiastically.He: אריאל חייכה, אבל בליבה הרגישה לחץ.En: Ariel smiled, but in her heart she felt pressure.He: אחרי שקנו את כל הציוד, טיפסו בשלג אל ההר.En: After buying all the equipment, they climbed through the snow up the mountain.He: הרכבל לקח אותם גבוה למעלה.En: The lift took them high up.He: אריאל הביטה החוצה, ליבו פעם במהירות.En: Ariel looked out, her heart racing.He: כשהגיעו לפסגה, ההר היה מושלג ונפלא.En: When they reached the summit, the mountain was snowy and magnificent.He: מאיה ולוי התכוננו לגלישה, ואריאל עמדה שם, חסרת נשימה.En: Maya and Levi prepared to ski, and Ariel stood there, breathless.He: "את בסדר, אריאל?En: "Are you okay, Ariel?"He: " שאל לוי בדאגה.En: Levi asked with concern.He: אריאל נשמה עמוק ובחרה לא לספר על פחדה.En: Ariel took a deep breath and chose not to share her fear.He: במקום זאת, היא אספה את כוחה.En: Instead, she gathered her strength.He: היא ידעה שזה הרגע להחליט.En: She knew this was the moment to decide.He: הם עמדו בפסגת ההר.En: They stood at the mountain peak.He: מאיה גלשה ראשונה, ולוי אחריה.En: Maya skied first, and Levi followed her.He: אריאל הסתכלה מטה, ליבו פעם כמו תוף.En: Ariel looked down, her heart pounding like a drum.He: לבסוף, היא הציבה את המגלשים על השלג והחלה לגלוש.En: Finally, she set her skis on the snow and began to ski.He: הרוח חלפה על פניה, והפחד הפך להתרגשות.En: The wind brushed past her face, and the fear turned into excitement.He: הרגשת הניצחון הייתה נהדרת.En: The feeling of victory was wonderful.He: היא הצליחה!En: She did it!He: כשהגיעה למטה, מאיה ולוי מחאו כפיים ושמחו בשבילה.En: When she reached the bottom, Maya and Levi clapped and cheered for her.He: אריאל הרגישה גאה בעצמה.En: Ariel felt proud of herself.He: היא התגברה על הפחד שלה וזכתה בביטחון חדש.En: She had overcome her fear and gained new confidence.He: אותו היום בהרי הרוקי היה יותר מאשר עוד יום סקי.En: That day in the Rocky Mountains was more than just another skiing day.He: עבור אריאל, זה היה יום של ניצחון אישי.En: For Ariel, it was a day of personal triumph.He: היא למדה שאומץ אמיתי הוא להמשיך קדימה, גם כשפוחדים.En: She learned that true courage is moving forward, even when you're afraid. Vocabulary Words:adventurous: הרפתקניתsummit: פסגהbreathless: חסרת נשימהconcern: דאגהgathered: אספהtriumph: ניצחוןfog: ערפלprove: להוכיחslopes: מדרונותexamined: בחנוenthusiastically: בהתלהבותpressure: לחץconfident: ביטחוןclapped: מחאוfear: פחדvictory: ניצחוןgained: זכתהcourage: אומץracing: פועם במהירותexcited: התרגשותbreathe: לנשוםglistened: נפלאequipment: ציודheights: גבהיםlift: רכבלpeer: להציץmoment: רגעovercome: להתגברcold: קריםsnow: שלגBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Captured Dreams: A Sunset Lesson at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल की धूप में एक सुनहरी चादर फैली थी।En: A golden sheet lay over the Taj Mahal in the sunlight.Hi: ठंडी हवाएँ आगरा की सड़कों पर धीरे-धीरे बह रही थीं।En: Cool breezes were slowly flowing through the streets of Agra.Hi: आरव और रिया सुबह से ताजमहल के परिसर में घूम रहे थे।En: Arav and Riya had been roaming the grounds of the Taj Mahal since morning.Hi: आरव, अपने कैमरे के पीछे उत्साहपूर्वक खड़ा था।En: Arav stood enthusiastically behind his camera.Hi: उसने तय किया था कि वह इस साल की फोटोग्राफी प्रतियोगिता में हिस्सा लेगा और उसकी सबसे अनमोल फोटो ताजमहल की होगी।En: He had decided to participate in this year's photography competition, and his most precious photo would be of the Taj Mahal.Hi: रिया भी उसके साथ थी, उसके हर मूड को समझती और उसके साथ हर कदम पर खड़ी रहती थी।En: Riya was with him too, understanding his every mood and standing by him every step of the way.Hi: वह एक मेडिकल छात्रा थी और आरव की सेहत को लेकर हमेशा सतर्क रहती थी।En: She was a medical student and always remained alert about Arav's health.Hi: आरव ने हल्का सा लड़खड़ाया।En: Arav stumbled slightly.Hi: उसे अचानक से चक्कर आने लगे।En: He suddenly started feeling dizzy.Hi: उसने कैमरा एक हाथ में पकड़े हुए दूसरे हाथ से अपने सिर को पकड़ा।En: Holding the camera in one hand, he grabbed his head with the other.Hi: "आरव, क्या हुआ?" रिया चिंतित होकर उससे पूछी।En: "What happened, Arav?" Riya asked worriedly.Hi: आरव ने अपनी सारी ताकत जुटाकर कहा, "रिया, मुझे इस फोटो को लेना है। सूरज डूबने वाला है।"En: Arav gathered all his strength and said, "Riya, I need to take this photo. The sun is about to set."Hi: रिया ने उसकी हालत को समझते हुए कहा, "अगर तुम ठीक नहीं हो, तो पहले डॉक्टर को दिखाना क्या जरूरी नहीं है?"En: Riya, understanding his condition, said, "Isn't it necessary to see a doctor first if you're not feeling well?"Hi: आरव के चेहरे पर संघर्ष साफ था।En: The struggle on Arav's face was clear.Hi: उसे अपनी सेहत और अपने सपने के बीच निर्णय करना था।En: He had to choose between his health and his dream.Hi: उसने कुछ दीर्घ सांसें लीं और कैमरे को सही किया।En: He took a few deep breaths and adjusted the camera.Hi: रिया ने उसकी मदद की, उसे सहारा दिया और उसे बेंच पर बैठने के लिए कहा।En: Riya helped him, supported him, and asked him to sit on a bench.Hi: "तुम्हारा स्वास्थ्य अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है।"En: "Your health is more important."Hi: सूरज धीरे-धीरे पानी के पास जा रहा था।En: The sun was slowly approaching the water.Hi: आरव ने हिम्मत करके कैमरा उठाया और रिया की सहायता से स्थिर होकर ताजमहल की ओर देखा।En: With courage, Arav picked up the camera and, with Riya's assistance, steadied himself and looked towards the Taj Mahal.Hi: उसने फोकस किया, तस्वीर ली और एक गहरी सांस ली।En: He focused, took the picture, and took a deep breath.Hi: रिया ने मुस्कुराते हुए आरव का हाथ थाम लिया।En: Riya smiled and took Arav's hand.Hi: "चलो अब डॉक्टर के पास चलते हैं।"En: "Let's go to the doctor now."Hi: आरव का चेहरा थोड़ी देर पहले की थकान से अब संतोष में बदल गया था।En: Arav's face transformed from the earlier fatigue to contentment.Hi: दोनों नजदीकी क्लिनिक गए।En: Both went to a nearby clinic.Hi: डॉक्टर ने चेकअप के बाद बताया कि आरव डिहाइड्रेशन और थकान की वजह से चक्कर खा रहा था।En: The doctor, after a checkup, explained that Arav was feeling dizzy due to dehydration and fatigue.Hi: उस दिन के बाद आरव ने एक बात सीखी। सेहत से बड़ा कोई सपना नहीं होता।En: From that day on, Arav learned one thing: no dream is bigger than health.Hi: रिया को भी विश्वास हुआ कि मुश्किल समय में वह सही निर्णय ले सकती है।En: Riya also gained confidence that she could make the right decisions in difficult times.Hi: ताजमहल के आसमान पर धुंधलाती शाम के रंगों में आरव और रिया के जीवन में एक नई सीख का उजाला भी था।En: In the fading colors of the evening sky over the Taj Mahal, there was a new light of learning in Arav and Riya's lives. Vocabulary Words:golden: सुनहरीbreezes: हवाएँroaming: घूम रहेenthusiastically: उत्साहपूर्वकcompetition: प्रतियोगिताprecious: अनमोलmood: मूडalert: सतर्कstumbled: लड़खड़ायाdizzy: चक्करstrength: ताकतcondition: हालतstruggle: संघर्षbench: बेंचcourage: हिम्मतsteadied: स्थिरcontentment: संतोषfatigue: थकानdehydration: डिहाइड्रेशनdream: सपनाconfidence: विश्वासdecisions: निर्णयfading: धुंधलातीcolors: रंगोंlight: उजालाsheet: चादरtransformed: बदल गयाexplained: बतायाcheckup: चेकअपgrounds: परिसर

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Amidst Frost and Fear: Elin's Courageous Call to Medicine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-01-30-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Frosten bet i kinderna när Elin skyndade över skolgården.En: The frost bit her cheeks as Elin hurried across the schoolyard.Sv: Snön täckte marken utanför internatskolan i Dalarna och fick världen att se sagolik ut.En: The snow covered the ground outside the boarding school in Dalarna and made the world look magical.Sv: Inomhus var det annorlunda.En: Indoors, it was different.Sv: Osynligt, men hotfullt, spred sig en sjukdom bland eleverna.En: Invisible but threatening, a disease spread among the students.Sv: Elin var en av de som ännu höll sig frisk.En: Elin was one of those who still remained healthy.Sv: Hon höll en handfull anteckningar tätt tryckta mot bröstet.En: She held a handful of notes tightly pressed against her chest.Sv: Hon hade alltid älskat biologi och drömde om att bli läkare, men hon tvivlade ofta på sig själv.En: She had always loved biology and dreamed of becoming a doctor, but she often doubted herself.Sv: Nu, med så många sjuka kamrater, kände hon sig kallad att hjälpa.En: Now, with so many sick classmates, she felt called to help.Sv: "Elin, over here!"En: "Elin, over here!"Sv: Lars vinkade åt henne i korridoren.En: Lars waved at her in the hallway.Sv: Han skämtade nästan alltid, men nu var han allvarlig.En: He was almost always joking, but now he was serious.Sv: "Sofia says it's spreading fast."En: "Sofia says it's spreading fast."Sv: Sofia, den strikta men omtänksamma föreståndarinnan, såg oroad ut.En: Sofia, the strict but caring headmistress, looked worried.Sv: Hennes tid som sjuksköterska var ofta en hemlighet, men nu behövdes hennes gamla kunskaper mer än någonsin.En: Her time as a nurse was often a secret, but now her old skills were needed more than ever.Sv: "Vi måste hitta ett sätt att hjälpa eleverna," sa Sofia och såg på Elin med en blandning av oro och förtroende.En: "We must find a way to help the students," said Sofia, looking at Elin with a mix of concern and trust.Sv: "Har du några idéer?"En: "Do you have any ideas?"Sv: Elin drog ett djupt andetag.En: Elin took a deep breath.Sv: "Vi kan skapa ett provisoriskt sjuksal i konstklassrummet.En: "We can create a makeshift infirmary in the art classroom.Sv: Och jag kan ringa vårdcentralen för råd."En: And I can call the health center for advice."Sv: Sofia nickade, men Elin såg att hon var bekymrad.En: Sofia nodded, but Elin saw that she was worried.Sv: Skolans medicinska förråd var begränsat, och situationen blev värre för varje minut.En: The school's medical supplies were limited, and the situation worsened with each minute.Sv: När kvällen kom samlades många av eleverna i konstklassrummet.En: As evening came, many of the students gathered in the art classroom.Sv: Elin ringde sina föräldrar för vägledning och samlade alla resurser skolan hade.En: Elin called her parents for guidance and gathered all the resources the school had.Sv: Lars hjälpte till, trots att han själv kände en oroande värk i kroppen.En: Lars helped, even though he himself felt a worrying ache in his body.Sv: Timmarna kröp fram.En: The hours crept by.Sv: Plötsligt blev Lars sämre.En: Suddenly, Lars got worse.Sv: Han hade feber och började darra.En: He had a fever and began to shiver.Sv: Elin stod inför sitt största beslut.En: Elin faced her biggest decision.Sv: Skulle hon våga använda det lilla medicin som fanns kvar till en mer avancerad behandling?En: Should she dare to use the little medicine left for a more advanced treatment?Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att lita på sin magkänsla och sitt begränsade kunnande.En: She decided to trust her gut feeling and her limited knowledge.Sv: Men just när Elin skulle påbörja sin behandling hördes röster utanför.En: But just as Elin was about to start her treatment, voices were heard outside.Sv: Vårdcentralens team stod där, redo att ta över.En: The health center's team stood there, ready to take over.Sv: Med hjälp från kliniken blev utbrottet snabbt under kontroll.En: With help from the clinic, the outbreak was quickly brought under control.Sv: Elin andades ut, lättad men trött.En: Elin breathed a sigh of relief, tired but relieved.Sv: Sofia log mot henne och sa, "Du gjorde något fantastiskt, Elin.En: Sofia smiled at her and said, "You did something amazing, Elin.Sv: Mod och klokhet går i arv."En: Courage and wisdom run in the family."Sv: Elin kände en ny styrka inom sig.En: Elin felt a new strength within her.Sv: Kanske hade hon det som krävdes för att bli läkare, trots allt.En: Maybe she had what it took to become a doctor after all.Sv: Vindarna blåste fortfarande kalla ute, men inom henne brann nu en varm övertygelse - hon skulle göra sin dröm verklighet.En: The winds still blew cold outside, but inside her now burned a warm conviction—she would make her dream a reality. Vocabulary Words:frost: frostcheeks: kindernahurried: skyndadeboarding school: internatskolaninvisible: osynligtthreatening: hotfulltdisease: sjukdomhealthy: friskstrict: striktaheadmistress: föreståndarinnancaring: omtänksammainfirmary: sjuksalart classroom: konstklassrummetsupplies: förrådworsened: blev värreached: värkdecision: beslutfever: febershiver: darratreatment: behandlinggut feeling: magkänslalimited: begränsatknowledge: kunnandecontrol: kontrollsigh: andades utrelief: lättadcourage: modwisdom: klokhetconviction: övertygelse

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Strawberry Fields of Destiny: A New Beginning in Mahabaleshwar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-01-30-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: महाबलेश्वर की ठंडी हवाएं और दिलकश नज़ारे हर किसी को अपनी ओर खींच लेते हैं।En: The cool breezes and captivating views of Mahabaleshwar draw everyone towards them.Hi: इस हसीन हिल स्टेशन में, एक सुहावने मौसम की सुबह, राजीव ने पहली बार कदम रखा।En: On a delightful morning in this beautiful hill station, Rajeev set foot for the first time.Hi: अपने लेखन के लिए नई प्रेरणा की तलाश में, उसने सोचा कि शायद इस जगह की खूबसूरती और गिरफ्तारी उसे नया दृष्टिकोण दे।En: In search of new inspiration for his writing, he thought that perhaps the beauty and allure of this place would give him a new perspective.Hi: दूसरी ओर, अनाया, जो स्थानीय तत्परता के साथ अपनी रसोई में नए प्रयोग करना चाहती थी, महाबलेश्वर की ताज़ी स्ट्रॉबेरी के बारे में सुनकर यहाँ आई थी।En: On the other hand, Anaya, who wanted to experiment in her kitchen with local freshness, had come here after hearing about the fresh strawberries of Mahabaleshwar.Hi: राजीव कुछ उलझन में था।En: Rajeev was somewhat puzzled.Hi: अपनी किताब के लिए कोई नई कहानी नहीं सूझ रही थी।En: He couldn't come up with a new story for his book.Hi: वह अक्सर खुद से सवाल करता, "क्या मैं एक अच्छा लेखक हूँ?En: He often questioned himself, "Am I a good writer?"Hi: " लेकिन मन ही मन उम्मीद थी कि यहाँ कुछ नया मिलेगा।En: But deep inside, he hoped that he would find something new here.Hi: उसने अपनी डायरी लेकर स्ट्रॉबेरी फार्म की ओर रुख किया, जहाँ मैदान में हर जगह लाल, रसीली स्ट्रॉबेरी खिल रही थी।En: He took his diary and headed towards the strawberry farm, where everywhere in the field, red, juicy strawberries were blooming.Hi: उसी समय अनाया, अपनी टोकरी के साथ फार्म में दाखिल हुई।En: At the same time, Anaya, with her basket, entered the farm.Hi: उसने देखा कि राजीव एक किनारे पर बैठा था, गहरी सोच में डूबा हुआ।En: She saw Rajeev sitting on one side, lost in deep thought.Hi: उन दोनों के बीच मुलाकात वाकई अचानक हुई।En: Their meeting was indeed sudden.Hi: अनाया ने बिना संकोच राजीव के पास जाकर कहा, "क्या आप भी इन स्ट्रॉबेरी को देखकर उतना ही खुश हो जाते हैं जितना मैं होती हूँ?En: Without hesitation, Anaya went up to Rajeev and said, "Do you also feel as happy seeing these strawberries as I do?"Hi: "राजीव की आँखें चमक उठीं।En: Rajeev's eyes lit up.Hi: बातचीत का यह अप्रत्याशित विषय उसे भा गया।En: This unexpected topic of conversation pleased him.Hi: अनाया ने उसे बताया कि कैसे वह ताज़ी फल और सब्जियों से नई डिश तैयार करने का सपना देख रही थी।En: Anaya told him how she dreamed of creating new dishes with fresh fruits and vegetables.Hi: राजीव ने भी अपनी परेशानियों की बात की।En: Rajeev also talked about his troubles.Hi: धीरे-धीरे, बातचीत ने दोनों के बीच एक ऐसा संबंध बना दिया, जो अधिक गहरा होता गया।En: Gradually, their conversation formed a bond between the two, which became deeper.Hi: स्ट्रॉबेरी फार्म में वह ठंडी सुबह एक गर्म दोस्ती में बदल गई।En: On that chilly morning at the strawberry farm, a warm friendship developed.Hi: राजीव ने महसूस किया कि विचारों की तलाश की जगह, उसे बस अनुभवों में खो जाना है।En: Rajeev realized that instead of searching for ideas, he just needed to lose himself in experiences.Hi: अनाया ने नई रेसिपीज़ के लिए नए सूत्र पाए।En: Anaya found new ideas for her recipes.Hi: महाबलेश्वर को अलविदा कहते हुए, दोनों एक-दूसरे से यह कहकर विदा हुए कि "यह यात्रा हमारी ज़िंदगी में नई शुरुआत बन गई।En: Saying goodbye to Mahabaleshwar, both bid each other farewell by saying, "This journey has become a new beginning in our lives."Hi: " राजीव अब मन में यह भावना लेकर जाना चाहता था कि जीवन से और अपनों से कुछ नया सीखने के लिए हमें कभी न ठहरना चाहिए।En: Rajeev wanted to leave with the notion that to learn something new from life and loved ones, we should never stop.Hi: अनाया भी अब नये प्रयोगों के लिए तैयार थी।En: Anaya was now ready for new experiments.Hi: इस प्रकार, महाबलेश्वर की हसीन वादी और ठंडी हवाओं ने दोनों के भविष्य की यात्रा का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया।En: Thus, the beautiful valleys and cool breezes of Mahabaleshwar paved the way for their future journey.Hi: दोनों के मन में एक नई रोशनी और नयी ऊर्जा का संचार हुआ, जो उन्हें अपने सपनों का पीछा करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करती रही।En: A new light and energy filled their hearts, encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Vocabulary Words:captivating: दिलकशdraw: खींचनाdelightful: सुहावनाinspiration: प्रेरणाallure: गिरफ्तारीperspective: दृष्टिकोणexperiment: प्रयोगpuzzled: उलझन मेंhesitation: संकोचunexpected: अप्रत्याशितbond: संबंधchilly: ठंडीfarewell: विदाnotion: भावनाpursue: पीछा करनाenergy: ऊर्जाencourage: प्रोत्साहित करनाvalleys: वादीfreshness: ताज़गीstrawberries: स्ट्रॉबेरीdiary: डायरीjuicy: रसीलीblooming: खिलनाconversation: बातचीतtroubles: परेशानियाँdeeper: गहराexperiences: अनुभवgoodbye: अलविदाbeautiful: खूबसूरतlight: रोशनी

Relentless Outreach: Unlocking an Untapped Youth Workforce  In this episode of Do Local Good podcast, hosts Nate Spasiuk and Josh Smith sit down with Ryan Beard from YOUCAN Youth Services alongside program participants Kiana Brooks and Abdulrahman Mursal for a powerful conversation about resilience, employment, and what it truly means to meet people where they are. Together, they explore YOUCAN's philosophy of Relentless Outreach, a commitment to never giving up on youth who have often been let down by traditional systems of education, employment, and social support. Through honest storytelling, listeners hear how YOUCAN builds trust, accountability, and confidence by offering individualized, trauma-informed pathways to work. From navigating housing instability and mental health challenges to celebrating milestones like ringing the YOUCAN bell, this episode highlights how programs like Verto and Road to Work help youth move from survival to stability. The conversation also challenges employers and young leaders to rethink what “job readiness” really looks like and to recognize the immense, untapped potential in youth who simply need the right support to succeed. This is not just a conversation about social services, it's about building a stronger workforce and a more inclusive community, one young person at a time. Featured Programs and Resources YOUCAN Youth Services - YOUCAN Youth Services empowers youth facing significant barriers to employment by combining paid training, industry-recognized certifications, and intensive wraparound supports delivered through their Relentless Outreach model. Their programs focus on building stability, confidence, and real-world job readiness with ongoing follow-up to ensure youth not only secure employment but sustain long-term success.  Learn More → https://youcan.ca/ Road to Work - A five-week paid pre-employment program for youth aged 18–25 that prepares participants for careers in construction, road building, and traffic safety. Youth gain industry-relevant safety certifications, hands-on tool training, and employability skills while earning an hourly allowance. After completion, participants receive support connecting with employers and transitioning into the workforce.  Learn More → https://youcan.ca/our-programs/road-to-work/  Verto - A 20-week full-time employment readiness program for youth aged 18–24 designed to help participants build stability, confidence, and work habits before entering the workforce. The program combines personal and employment skill development with a 12-week paid placement and ongoing support to ensure a successful transition into employment or education. Learn More → https://youcan.ca/our-programs/verto-project/ Get Involved with GenNEXT  United Way's GenNEXT is a volunteer-led initiative designed to inspire the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful change in our community. Learn More → https://www.myunitedway.ca/take-action/join-a-group/gennext/ Special Acknowledgment  We extend our sincere thanks to Ryan, Kiana, and Mursal for sharing their experiences and insights so openly. Your stories bring to life what Relentless Outreach looks like in action and why believing in people, even when they doubt themselves, can change everything. Thank you as well to the entire team at YOUCAN Youth Services for their unwavering commitment to youth, and for partnering with United Way of the Alberta Capital Region to help ensure the next generation has access to meaningful opportunities. To every listener, thank you for tuning in and continuing to champion what it means to do local good in our communities. Land Acknowledgment This episode was recorded in Edmonton, Alberta, on Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Nation of Alberta North Saskatchewan River Territory. We acknowledge that this land has long served as a meeting place, gathering ground, and travel route for the diverse Indigenous Peoples who have called it home for generations. These include the nêhiyawak (Cree), Blackfoot, Dene, Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Sioux, Inuit, and Métis. We are deeply grateful for the resources, knowledge, and culture shared by Indigenous communities, as we walk together on the path toward reconciliation. We honour and respect their contributions, which help guide our work to ensure no one in our community is left behind. 

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Overcoming Fears: A Winter's Tale at Lincoln Square Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הקור בחורף היה מורגש בוושינגטון.En: The cold in the winter was felt in Washington.He: כיכר לינקולן הייתה מלאה באנשים.En: Lincoln Square was full of people.He: מרים עמדה על המדרגות ליד הפסל של אברהם לינקולן.En: Miriam stood on the steps near the statue of Abraham Lincoln.He: היא נשמה עמוק.En: She took a deep breath.He: היום הוא היום שבו היא תיתן את ההרצאה שלה.En: Today was the day she would give her lecture.He: היא התרגשה וגם קצת פחדה.En: She was excited and also a little afraid.He: דוד, חבר שלה, עמד קצת בצד.En: David, her friend, stood off to the side.He: הוא חייך אליה בעידוד.En: He smiled at her encouragingly.He: "את יכולה לעשות זאת, מרים," הוא לחש.En: "You can do it, Miriam," he whispered.He: הוא ידע כמה היא חוששת מדיבור מול קהל.En: He knew how much she feared speaking in front of an audience.He: מרים אהבה את לינקולן.En: Miriam loved Lincoln.He: היא גילתה את הסיפורים ההיסטוריים המרתקים עליו ותמיד חלמה לספר לאחרים.En: She discovered fascinating historical stories about him and always dreamed of telling others.He: אבל הקהל הגדול של היום היה מאיים.En: But today's large audience was intimidating.He: כאשר החלה ההרצאה, מרים החליטה לא להשתמש בפתקים.En: When the lecture began, Miriam decided not to use her notes.He: היא סמכה על הידע שלה ועל ההתלהבות שלה.En: She relied on her knowledge and enthusiasm.He: הקהל הקשיב בשקט, קשוב לכל מילה שלה.En: The audience listened quietly, attentive to her every word.He: אבל פתאום, מרים הרגישה סחרחורת.En: But suddenly, Miriam felt dizzy.He: בתוך ההמולה, אילי, אחד מהנוכחים, ראה מה קורה.En: In the bustle, Eli, one of the attendees, saw what was happening.He: הוא היה בוגר לימודי רפואה וידע לעזור.En: He was a medical graduate and knew how to help.He: הוא ניגש אליה במהירות, נתן לה להחזיק קצת מים ודיבר איתה בעדינות.En: He approached her quickly, gave her some water, and spoke to her gently.He: דוד התקרב גם הוא.En: David also came closer.He: "זה בסדר, מרים.En: "It's okay, Miriam.He: אנחנו כאן אתך," הוא אמר.En: We're here with you," he said.He: אחרי כמה רגעים, מרים חשה טוב יותר.En: After a few moments, Miriam felt better.He: היא חייכה אל הקהל והמשיכה בנאומה.En: She smiled at the audience and continued her speech.He: הפעם הייתה לה ביטחון חדש.En: This time, she had a new confidence.He: היא סיפרה על הדמויות והמורשת של לינקולן בכל הלב.En: She spoke about Lincoln's characters and legacy wholeheartedly.He: בסוף ההרצאה, הקהל מחא כפיים.En: At the end of the lecture, the audience applauded.He: מרים הרגישה גאה בעצמה.En: Miriam felt proud of herself.He: היא הבינה שהפחד לא ישלוט בה עוד.En: She realized that fear would not control her anymore.He: ההיסטוריה הייתה התשוקה שלה והיא הצליחה להעביר אותה לאחרים.En: History was her passion, and she managed to convey it to others.He: דוד ואילי עמדו לידה ושתו איתה תה חם מתחת לשמיים החורפיים.En: David and Eli stood beside her and drank hot tea with her under the winter sky.He: מרים הסתכלה על פסל לינקולן.En: Miriam looked at the Lincoln statue.He: היא חשה גאווה והערכה למה שעשתה היום.En: She felt pride and appreciation for what she had done that day.He: החוויה הזו שינתה אותה לנצח.En: This experience changed her forever.He: כל גשם של פתיתי שלג נדמה כהתחלה חדשה.En: Every fall of snowflakes seemed like a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:winter: חורףfelt: מורגשlecture: הרצאהexcited: התרגשהafraid: פחדהencouragingly: בעידודwhispered: לחשaudience: קהלdiscovered: גילתהfascinating: מרתקיםhistorical: היסטורייםintimidating: מאייםbegan: החלהnotes: פתקיםenthusiasm: התלהבותattentive: קשובdizzy: סחרחורתbustle: המולהapproached: ניגשgraduate: בוגר לימודיmoments: רגעיםconfident: ביטחוןlegacy: מורשתwholeheartedly: בכל הלבapplauded: מחא כפייםpride: גאווהconvey: להעבירappreciation: הערכהexperience: חוויהforever: לנצחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Courage Under Snow: A Doctor's New Year Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 雪静悄悄地覆盖着紫禁城，整个北京都被厚厚的白雪包围着。En: The snow quietly covered the Zǐjìnchéng, and all of Běijīng was surrounded by thick white snow.Zh: 在历史悠久的医院里，梅透过窗户看着外面的雪景，心中充满不安。En: In a historically significant hospital, Méi looked through the window at the snowy scene outside, filled with unease.Zh: 她是一名实习医生，正在为春节的到来做准备，但一场突如其来的雪暴打乱了所有计划。En: She was an intern doctor preparing for the upcoming Chūnjié, but a sudden snowstorm disrupted all the plans.Zh: 医院里，紧急情况响起：病人连需要立即手术。En: In the hospital, an emergency call sounded: a patient named Lián required immediate surgery.Zh: 梅的导师贾医生，一位经验丰富的外科医生，本应在场指挥。En: Méi's mentor, Dr. Jiǎ, an experienced surgeon, was supposed to be there to guide the procedure.Zh: 但这场暴风雪使他的团队无法赶到医院。En: However, the snowstorm had prevented his team from reaching the hospital.Zh: 手术室里，灯光微弱。En: In the operating room, the lights were dim.Zh: 梅深吸一口气，努力平静下来。En: Méi took a deep breath, trying hard to calm down.Zh: 贾看到她的小心翼翼，上前鼓励她：“梅，相信自己。En: Seeing her cautiousness, Jiǎ stepped forward to encourage her, "Believe in yourself, Méi.Zh: 我们可以做到。En: We can do this."Zh: ”手术开始，梅小心翼翼地递工具，尽力不让自己手抖。En: The surgery began, and Méi carefully handed over instruments, trying her best to keep her hands steady.Zh: 突然，冷空气影响了设备，心电监护仪失灵了。En: Suddenly, the cold air affected the equipment, and the heart monitor malfunctioned.Zh: 空气中弥漫着紧张。En: The air was thick with tension.Zh: 梅心里顿时一阵慌乱，但她很快镇定下来，想起了在学校学过的应急措施。En: Méi felt a wave of panic, but she quickly composed herself, recalling emergency measures she had learned in school.Zh: 她利用简单的工具和旧电池，照常工作。En: Using simple tools and an old battery, she made things work.Zh: 贾医生转头对她微微一笑：“干得好。En: Dr. Jiǎ turned and gave her a slight smile, "Well done."Zh: ”手术顺利完成，连安全地躺在病床上。En: The surgery was successfully completed, and Lián lay safely on the hospital bed.Zh: 贾拍了拍梅的肩膀：“你做得很好，梅。En: Dr. Jiǎ patted Méi's shoulder, "You did very well, Méi.Zh: 你的勇气和智慧救了他。En: Your courage and wisdom saved him."Zh: ”走出手术室，积雪在静谧的夜里闪烁，远处隐约传来新年庆祝的鞭炮声。En: Stepping out of the operating room, the snow glistened in the still night, with the faint sound of New Year celebrations and firecrackers in the distance.Zh: 梅仰头看着白茫茫的紫禁城，感觉一切那么不真实。En: Méi looked up at the snow-blanketed Zǐjìnchéng, feeling as if everything was surreal.Zh: 她知道，自己的心结终于解开。En: She knew that the knot in her heart had finally unraveled.Zh: 脸上挂着暖暖的微笑，梅深知，无论未来多么艰难，她都能凭借自己的力量去克服。En: With a warm smile on her face, Méi realized that no matter how difficult the future might be, she could overcome it with her own strength.Zh: 那一晚，梅不再怀疑自己，她获得了勇气和信任。En: That night, Méi no longer doubted herself, gaining courage and confidence.Zh: 大雪依旧不停，但梅的心却不再寒冷，春节的喜悦就在前方。En: The heavy snow continued, but Méi's heart was no longer cold, and the joy of the New Year lay ahead. Vocabulary Words:quietly: 静悄悄地covered: 覆盖着historically significant: 历史悠久的unease: 不安intern: 实习医生surgery: 手术mentor: 导师experienced: 经验丰富的dim: 微弱cautiousness: 小心翼翼encourage: 鼓励malfunctioned: 失灵tension: 紧张panic: 慌乱composed: 镇定emergency: 应急措施surreal: 不真实unraveled: 解开doubted: 怀疑courage: 勇气confidence: 信任glisten: 闪烁celebrations: 庆祝new year: 春节snowstorm: 暴风雪plans: 计划equipment: 设备monitor: 监护仪measures: 措施joy: 喜悦

Dr Nicole Mai - CLIENT STORY  Nicole is a Principal Scientist I and Discovery Programme Leader at Immunocore.  In this episode we talk about:  How to leverage your natural talents outside of work to build confidence.  The courage it takes as a scientist to communicate when English is not your first language.  Nicole's most cherished tools from the Career Design Mastermind programme.  Connect with Nicole  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-mai-phd-24b045b1/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts   

In this episode of the Women's MTB Network podcast, we interview Anneke Beerten, world renowned mountain biker and coach. Anneke shares her journey from elite racing to coaching in Bentonville, Arkansas, discussing the importance of community, mental strength, and overcoming fears in mountain biking. She reflects on her recovery from a traumatic brain injury and the impact it had on her life and career. Anneke also reveals her exciting new venture in launching a mountain bike apparel line, emphasizing the need for functional and stylish gear for riders. The conversation highlights the significance of having fun and trusting the process in the sport of mountain biking.Takeaways from this episode:• Anneke Beerten has a rich history in mountain biking, spanning multiple disciplines.• Bentonville offers a unique community and trail system that supports all levels of riders.• Coaching is about sharing special moments and helping riders overcome fears.• Mental barriers are common in mountain biking, especially among women.• Community engagement is vital for fostering a love for mountain biking.• Recovery from injuries requires patience and self-advocacy.• Anneke's accident in 2020 profoundly impacted her life and career.• The importance of mental strength and confidence in mountain biking cannot be overstated.• Anneke is launching her own mountain bike apparel line to address gaps in the market.• Trusting the process and having fun are key to longevity in mountain biking.Follow Anneke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annekebeerten/ Check out her clinics and coaching: https://www.crankitupmtb.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmtbnetwork/00:00 Introduction to Anneke Beerton00:01 Annekaes Journey in Mountain Biking00:22 Introduction to Anneke Beerten03:20 Anneke's Journey to Bentonville06:19 The Mountain Biking Community in Bentonville09:15 Coaching Philosophy and Experiences12:32 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Riding15:24 Community Engagement and Group Rides18:18 Fear and Confidence in Riding21:25 Inspiring Stories of Recovery24:24 Legacy and Impact on Women's Mountain Biking32:59 Adrenaline and Resilience: A Race Against Time35:53 Finding Closure: A Journey Back to A-Line38:42 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries42:33 The Importance of Patience in Recovery47:47 Mental Strength in Mountain Biking51:17 Innovating Mountain Bike Apparel55:12 Trusting the Process: A Message for Riders

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Mists to Triumph: Alessia's Epic Truffle Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Alessia camminava con passi lenti nella foresta toscana, avvolta da una leggera nebbia mattutina.En: Alessia walked with slow steps in the Tuscany forest, wrapped in a light morning mist.It: L'aria era fredda e pungente.En: The air was cold and biting.It: La foresta, con i suoi alberi spessi e alti, creava un'atmosfera intima e solitaria.En: The forest, with its thick and tall trees, created an intimate and solitary atmosphere.It: Tra gli alberi, il suono dei passi di Alessia era soffocato dalle foglie morte ricoperte da un velo di brina.En: Among the trees, the sound of Alessia's footsteps was muffled by the dead leaves covered by a veil of frost.It: Era inverno, la stagione più dura per la caccia al tartufo.En: It was winter, the hardest season for truffle hunting.It: Ma Alessia, con il suo cane Luna al suo fianco, era determinata.En: But Alessia, with her dog Luna by her side, was determined.It: Doveva trovare il tartufo bianco perfetto, il tartufo che avrebbe dimostrato a sé stessa e alla sua comunità che poteva portare avanti l'eredità di famiglia.En: She had to find the perfect white truffle, the truffle that would prove to herself and her community that she could carry on the family legacy.It: Riccardo, un amico di famiglia, le aveva dato qualche consiglio.En: Riccardo, a family friend, had given her some advice.It: "Segui i sentieri," aveva detto.En: "Follow the paths," he had said.It: "Ma segui anche il tuo istinto."En: "But also follow your instinct."It: Giulia, la sorella minore di Alessia, era rimasta a casa a preparare il pranzo, fiduciosa che Alessia avrebbe avuto successo.En: Giulia, Alessia's younger sister, stayed at home to prepare lunch, confident that Alessia would succeed.It: Alessia guardava Luna, il suo fedele compagno a quattro zampe.En: Alessia looked at Luna, her faithful four-legged companion.It: Luna annusava l'aria, concentrato e attento.En: Luna sniffed the air, focused and attentive.It: Alessia si affidava a Luna per guidarla verso il successo.En: Alessia relied on Luna to guide her to success.It: Aveva già camminato per ore, ma nulla.En: She had already walked for hours, but nothing.It: La foresta sembrava nascondere i suoi tesori con più tenacia del solito.En: The forest seemed to hide its treasures with more tenacity than usual.It: Quando il sole iniziò a salire, Alessia si fermò.En: When the sun began to rise, Alessia stopped.It: "Dobbiamo andare più in là," disse a Luna, traendo coraggio dalla sua determinazione.En: "We need to go further," she said to Luna, drawing courage from her determination.It: Luna, come sempre, felice di accompagnarla, iniziò a inoltrarsi oltre il sentiero conosciuto.En: Luna, as always, happy to accompany her, began to venture beyond the known path.It: Camminavano tra alberi che sembravano stringersi in un abbraccio stretto.En: They walked among trees that seemed to close in a tight embrace.It: L'atmosfera era quasi magica, mentre i suoni della foresta si pronunciavano nell'aria immobile.En: The atmosphere was almost magical, as the sounds of the forest echoed in the still air.It: Ad un tratto, Luna si bloccò.En: Suddenly, Luna stopped.It: Cominciò a scavare con fervore in un punto poco appariscente.En: She began to dig eagerly at an unassuming spot.It: Alessia si avvicinò, il cuore battente con una speranza che cercava di non reprimere.En: Alessia approached, her heart pounding with a hope she tried not to suppress.It: Si inginocchiò accanto a Luna e cominciò a scavare con le mani.En: She knelt beside Luna and began to dig with her hands.It: Il terreno era freddo, ma Alessia era determinata.En: The ground was cold, but Alessia was determined.It: Dopo pochi minuti, sentì qualcosa sotto le dita.En: After a few minutes, she felt something beneath her fingers.It: Tirò fuori un tartufo bianco, grande e intatto.En: She pulled out a white truffle, large and intact.It: Un perfetto esemplare, raro per quel periodo dell'anno.En: A perfect specimen, rare for that time of year.It: Il sollievo e la gioia inondarono Alessia.En: Relief and joy flooded Alessia.It: Aveva trovato il suo tesoro.En: She had found her treasure.It: Aveva seguito il suo istinto e aveva successo.En: She had followed her instinct and succeeded.It: Mentre tornava verso casa con Luna al suo fianco, sentiva una nuova sicurezza.En: As she headed back home with Luna by her side, she felt a new confidence.It: Sapeva che poteva mantenere viva la tradizione di famiglia.En: She knew she could keep the family tradition alive.It: Quando raggiunse il villaggio, fu accolta come un'eroina.En: When she reached the village, she was welcomed as a heroine.It: Giulia e Riccardo la abbracciarono con orgoglio.En: Giulia and Riccardo embraced her with pride.It: Alessia aveva dimostrato a sé stessa di avere la forza e la capacità di continuare l'eredità di suo padre.En: Alessia had proven to herself that she had the strength and ability to continue her father's legacy.It: Aveva scoperto non solo un tartufo, ma anche la sua fiducia.En: She had discovered not only a truffle but also her confidence. Vocabulary Words:the mist: la nebbiathe atmosphere: l'atmosferabiting: pungentethe frost: la brinathe legacy: l'ereditàthe instinct: l'istintothe lunch: il pranzofaithful: fedelethe four-legged: a quattro zampethe tenacity: la tenaciato venture: inoltrarsibeyond: oltretight embrace: abbraccio strettomagical: magicato dig: scavareeagerly: con fervoreunassuming: poco appariscentethe specimen: l'esemplarethe relief: il sollievothe hope: la speranzato suppress: reprimereintact: intattothe treasure: il tesoroto rely on: affidarsi athe confidence: la fiduciathe heroine: l'eroinato prove: dimostrareto succeed: avere successoto kneel: inginocchiarsithe forest: la foresta

Jennifer Levi shares the story of her son Braun, and the legacy that now lives on through the Live Like Braun Foundation. Braun was killed in May 2025 by a drunk driver. The conversation also highlights Jennifer's advocacy work, from partnering with organizations like MADD to pushing for stronger DUI laws and life-saving technologies, all with the goal of preventing other families from experiencing the same loss. At its core, the episode is about honoring Braun by living fully, caring for others, and using tragedy to drive meaningful change. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Snowy Triumph: La Núria's Unyielding Spirit Transforms Elections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona estava coberta d'un mantell blanc, un fenomen rar al cor de l'hivern en aquesta ciutat mediterrània.En: Barcelona was covered in a white blanket, a rare phenomenon in the heart of winter in this Mediterranean city.Ca: A dins d'un edifici del barri històric, l'ambient era càlid i ple d'activitat.En: Inside a building in the historic district, the atmosphere was warm and bustling with activity.Ca: Era el dia de les eleccions locals, un esdeveniment important per als ciutadans.En: It was the day of the local elections, an important event for the citizens.Ca: La Núria, una noia amb molta energia i un gran sentit del deure cívic, coordinava els voluntaris al centre de votació.En: La Núria, a young woman full of energy and with a strong sense of civic duty, was coordinating the volunteers at the polling center.Ca: Estava decidida a fer de la jornada una experiència positiva per a tothom. però les notícies no eren bones.En: She was determined to make the day a positive experience for everyone, but the news was not good.Ca: Una nevada inesperada havia complicat el transport i amenaçava amb disminuir la participació.En: An unexpected snowfall had complicated transportation and threatened to reduce turnout.Ca: En Pere, un dels voluntaris més veterans, es va apropar a la Núria amb preocupació als ulls.En: En Pere, one of the most veteran volunteers, approached la Núria with concern in his eyes.Ca: "Núria, què farem? La gent no pot arribar fins aquí."En: "Núria, what will we do? People can't get here."Ca: La Núria va sentir l'angoixa en les paraules d'en Pere, però no es va deixar vèncer pel pessimisme.En: La Núria heard the anxiety in en Pere's words, but she did not let pessimism defeat her.Ca: Des de petita, havia somiat transformar la seva comunitat, i aquesta era una oportunitat per demostrar com petits esforços podien tenir un gran impacte.En: Since she was little, she had dreamed of transforming her community, and this was an opportunity to demonstrate how small efforts could have a big impact.Ca: Amb rapidesa i decisió, la Núria va reunir el grup de voluntaris.En: With speed and determination, la Núria gathered the group of volunteers.Ca: Entre ells hi havia la Montse, una noia amb cotxe que estava disposada a oferir la seva ajuda.En: Among them was la Montse, a girl with a car who was willing to offer her help.Ca: Sense perdre temps, la Núria va traçar un pla.En: Without wasting time, la Núria devised a plan.Ca: "Organitzarem un sistema de transport d'emergència. Montse, tu conduiràs. Pere, trucarem a totes les persones que puguem per oferir-los aquest servei."En: "We will organize an emergency transport system. Montse, you will drive. Pere, we'll call everyone we can to offer them this service."Ca: El pla es va posar en marxa.En: The plan was set in motion.Ca: Amb cada viatge, més i més veïns van fer cap al centre de votació, uns amb ganes d'exercir el seu dret, altres amb sorpresa i gratitud per l'oportunitat.En: With each trip, more and more neighbors made their way to the polling center, some eager to exercise their right, others surprised and grateful for the opportunity.Ca: Era ja gairebé l'hora de tancar les urnes quan el miracle es va produir.En: It was almost time to close the polls when the miracle happened.Ca: La sala es va omplir de gent, una barreja d'abics rient, famílies i avis agraïts que, sense el transport improvisat, haguessin escollit quedar-se a casa davant la neu.En: The room filled with people, a mix of friends laughing, families, and grateful grandparents who, without the improvised transport, would have chosen to stay home in the face of the snow.Ca: La Núria, observant l'escena, va sentir una emoció profunda.En: La Núria, observing the scene, felt a deep emotion.Ca: Ho havien aconseguit: la participació ciutadana havia augmentat, i ho havien fet treballant junts.En: They had succeeded: citizen participation had increased, and they had done it by working together.Ca: Aquella experiència li va oferir més que un simple èxit organitzatiu.En: That experience offered her more than just an organizational success.Ca: Li va donar confiança i una prova palpable que podia mobilitzar la seva comunitat i inspirar canvi.En: It gave her confidence and tangible proof that she could mobilize her community and inspire change.Ca: Quan les urnes es van tancar i l'enrenou es va anar apagant, la Núria es va adonar que havia fet més que superar un repte.En: When the polls closed and the hustle and bustle died down, la Núria realized she had done more than overcome a challenge.Ca: Aquell dia històric de neu a Barcelona havia aconseguit canviar no només la percepció dels altres, sinó també la seva pròpia visió de la capacitat de lideratge i la força del treball comunitari.En: That historic snowy day in Barcelona had managed to change not only the perception of others but also her own view of leadership capacity and the power of community work.Ca: I amb aquest nou sentiment d'empoderament, se'n va anar cap a casa, cansada però feliç, sabent que el futur podia ser molt més brillant amb el compromís de persones com ella.En: And with this new feeling of empowerment, she headed home, tired but happy, knowing that the future could be much brighter with the commitment of people like her. Vocabulary Words:blanket: el mantellphenomenon: el fenomenheart: el cordistrict: el barribustling: càlid i ple d'activitatelections: les eleccionscivic duty: el deure cívicvolunteers: els voluntarispolling center: el centre de votacióturnout: la participacióveteran: el veteràpessimism: el pessimismeanxiety: l'angoixatransform: transformarcommunity: la comunitatopportunity: l'oportunitatimpact: l'impactedetermination: la decisióemergency transport system: el sistema de transport d'emergèncianeighbors: els veïnsgrateful: agraïtsmiracle: el miraclescene: l'escenaemotion: l'emociósuccess: l'èxitconfidence: la confiançaleadership capacity: la capacitat de lideratgeempowerment: l'empoderamentcommitment: el compromís

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Chilly Morning at the Polls: The Start of New Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: चमचमाती ठंडी सर्दी की सुबह थी।En: It was a chilly, shining winter morning.Hi: आसमान में हल्के बादल थे और हवा में ठंड का असर था।En: There were light clouds in the sky, and the air carried the touch of cold.Hi: शहर के बीचों-बीच स्थित मतदान केंद्र में भीड़ थी।En: The voting center located in the middle of the city was crowded.Hi: लोग गर्म कपड़ों में लिपटे हुए देश के भविष्य के लिए अपने मत डालने आए थे।En: People, wrapped in warm clothes, had come to cast their votes for the future of the country.Hi: अनन्या इस केंद्र में एक स्वयंसेवक के रूप में मदद कर रही थी।En: Ananya was helping as a volunteer at this center.Hi: उसके मन में उमंग थी कि वह लोगों को मतदान का महत्व समझाए।En: She was excited about explaining the importance of voting to people.Hi: उसके बड़े भाई विक्रम भी उसका साथ दे रहे थे, जो इस बात का ध्यान रख रहे थे कि केंद्र पर सब कुछ ठीक से हो।En: Her older brother Vikram was also assisting her, ensuring that everything at the center was running smoothly.Hi: रोक-टोक के बीच, अनन्या की नजर रोहन पर पड़ी।En: In the midst of the hustle and bustle, Ananya's eyes fell on Rohan.Hi: उसकी चाल में थोड़ी झिझक थी।En: There was a slight hesitation in his step.Hi: वह पहली बार मतदान करने जा रहा था और प्रक्रिया से थोड़ा अनजान था।En: He was going to vote for the first time and was slightly unfamiliar with the process.Hi: अनन्या ने उसे अपनी ओर बुलाया, "नमस्ते!En: Ananya called him over, "Hello!Hi: मैं अनन्या हूं।En: I'm Ananya.Hi: अगर आपको मदद चाहिए, तो मैं आपके साथ हूं।En: If you need any help, I'm here for you."Hi: "रोहन ने थोड़ी हिचकिचाहट के साथ कहा, "नमस्ते, मैं रोहन हूं।En: Rohan replied with a bit of hesitation, "Hello, I'm Rohan.Hi: थोड़ा नर्वस हूं।En: I'm a little nervous.Hi: क्या मेरा वोट सच में कोई फर्क डाल सकता है?En: Does my vote really make any difference?"Hi: " अनन्या मुस्कराई, "बिल्कुल!En: Ananya smiled, "Absolutely!Hi: आपका हर वोट महत्वपूर्ण है।En: Every vote of yours is important.Hi: यही हमारी जिम्मेदारी है कि सही प्रतिनिधि को चुनें और देश का भविष्य बनाएं।En: It's our responsibility to choose the right representative and build the future of the country."Hi: "वे दोनों लंबी लाइन में खड़े होकर बातें करने लगे।En: Standing in the long line, they began to talk.Hi: अनन्या ने रोहन को समझाया कि एक जिम्मेदार नागरिक के नाते उसका योगदान कितना अहम है।En: Ananya explained to Rohan how significant his contribution was as a responsible citizen.Hi: बातों ही बातों में, उन्होंने एक-दूसरे के सपने साझा किए।En: In their conversation, they shared their dreams with each other.Hi: देश को बेहतर बनाने के लिए उनके सपने और उम्मीदें एक-दूसरे से मिलती थीं।En: Their dreams and hopes for improving the country matched each others'.Hi: विक्रम दूर से देख रहा था लेकिन उसने अनन्या की स्वतंत्रता को प्रोत्साहित किया, यह देखकर कि उसकी बहन अच्छी तरह से अपने काम को कर रही थी।En: Vikram watched from afar but encouraged Ananya's independence, seeing that his sister was handling her work well.Hi: जब रोहन ने वोट डाल दिया, तो अनन्या ने उसे खड़े होकर देखा और कहा, "आपने अच्छा किया।En: When Rohan cast his vote, Ananya watched him and said, "You did well.Hi: शायद हम मिलकर और बड़े स्तर पर बदलाव ला सकते हैं।En: Perhaps together we can bring about bigger changes."Hi: "रोहन ने एक सकारात्मक भाव से जवाब दिया, "यह बहुत अच्छा होगा।En: Rohan responded with a positive tone, "That would be great.Hi: चलो हम संपर्क में रहें।En: Let's stay in touch."Hi: " उन्होंने एक-दूसरे से संपर्क जानकारी का आदान-प्रदान किया।En: They exchanged contact information with each other.Hi: जैसे ही रोहन चला गया, अनन्या ने महसूस किया कि उसने रोहन के साथ एक अच्छा रिश्ता कायम किया है और उसकी खुद की जिम्मेदारियां निभाते हुए उसने किसी को वास्तविक रूप से प्रेरित किया।En: As Rohan left, Ananya felt that she had built a good connection with him and had genuinely inspired someone while fulfilling her own responsibilities.Hi: यह सर्दी की सुबह अनन्या के लिए एक नई शुरुआत बनी।En: This winter morning became a new beginning for Ananya.Hi: उसने अपने कर्तव्यों के साथ संबंधों को भी महत्व देना सीखा, और रोहन ने आत्मविश्वास के साथ सामाजिक हिस्सेदारी को अपनाया।En: She learned to value relationships alongside her duties, and Rohan embraced social participation with confidence.Hi: यह उनका अपनी और देश की एक नई सुबह की ओर पहला कदम था।En: This was their first step towards a new dawn, both for themselves and for the country. Vocabulary Words:chilly: ठंडीshining: चमचमातीcrowded: भीड़wrapped: लिपटेvolunteer: स्वयंसेवकexcited: उमंगhustle: रोक-टोकhesitation: झिझकunfamiliar: अनजानnervous: नर्वसsignificant: अहमresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीrepresentative: प्रतिनिधिbuild: बनाएंconversation: बातचीतdreams: सपनेhopes: उम्मीदेंindependence: स्वतंत्रताpositive: सकारात्मकcontact: संपर्कexchange: आदान-प्रदानgenuinely: वास्तविक रूप सेresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियांembraced: अपनायाparticipation: हिस्सेदारीconfidence: आत्मविश्वासnew beginning: नई शुरुआतvalue: महत्व देनाrelationship: रिश्ताdawn: सुबह

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Against the Storm: One Man's Vote in Snowbound Belgrade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Мрачно зимско облачно небо покрило је Београд док је Милорад гледао кроз прозор свог малог стана.En: A gloomy wintery cloudy sky covered Belgrade as Milorad looked through the window of his small apartment.Sr: Снежна мећава је беснела напољу, али он, одлучан и загрижен за своју грађанску дужност, знао је да мора гласати на општинским изборима.En: A snowstorm was raging outside, but he, determined and committed to his civic duty, knew he had to vote in the municipal elections.Sr: Снег је падао у дебелим слојевима, прекривајући улице и узрокујући хаос у јавном превозу.En: The snow was falling in thick layers, covering the streets and causing chaos in public transportation.Sr: Милорад, озбиљан човек средњих година и инжењер, увек је веровао у снагу једног гласа.En: Milorad, a serious middle-aged man and engineer, always believed in the power of one vote.Sr: Настојао је да буде пример младима, какав је био и његов отац.En: He strove to set an example for the young, just as his father had.Sr: Данас је био дан када је требало да покаже својим делима, а не само речима, важност грађанске одговорности.En: Today was the day to show, through his actions rather than just words, the importance of civic responsibility.Sr: Када је изашао из зграде, осетио је оштар зимски ветар на лицу.En: When he stepped out of the building, he felt the sharp winter wind on his face.Sr: Улице су биле готово празне, само по неки аутомобил је пролазио, остављајући танак траг на белом покривачу.En: The streets were almost empty, with only a few cars passing by, leaving a thin trail on the white blanket.Sr: Уобичајени аутобуски саобраћај је био обустављен, а путеви клизави због леда.En: The usual bus service was suspended, and the roads were slippery due to ice.Sr: Милорад је дубоко удахнуо, навукао капут и мараму јаче око себе и кренуо пешке кроз снег.En: Milorad took a deep breath, pulled his coat and scarf tighter around him, and began walking through the snow.Sr: Сваког корака је био свестан, али је одлучно ишао даље, ка гласачком месту у локалној школи.En: He was conscious of each step, but he resolutely moved forward to the polling place at the local school.Sr: Док је ходао, његове мисли су се непрестано враћале на важност онога што чини, осећајући топлину у срцу упркос хладноћи око њега.En: As he walked, his thoughts continually returned to the importance of what he was doing, feeling warmth in his heart despite the cold surrounding him.Sr: Како је време пролазило, мезава је постајала све гора.En: As time passed, the blizzard grew worse.Sr: По неким улицама је било толико снега да је морао да се бори против силине ветра.En: Some streets were covered with so much snow that he had to fight against the force of the wind.Sr: У једном тренутку, готово је помислио да се врати назад.En: At one point, he almost thought of turning back.Sr: "Али морам да гласам", прошаптао је себи, чврсто одлучан.En: "But I must vote," he whispered to himself, firmly determined.Sr: Коначно, сањиво лаган и уморно уздахнувши, стигао је до школе.En: Finally, weary and lightly sighing, he reached the school.Sr: Шалтери су били празни, само неколико збијених гласалаца је журно улазило и излазило, а он је усусртао све погледе људи који су веровали у исту ствар као и он.En: The counters were empty, with only a few huddled voters quickly entering and exiting, as he met the gazes of people who believed in the same thing as he did.Sr: "Јелена!En: "Jelena!"Sr: " узвикнуо је срећно кад је ушао, поздрављајући старију госпођу која је радила за пултом.En: he exclaimed happily when he entered, greeting an older lady working at the counter.Sr: "Јеси ли успео, Милораде?En: "Did you make it, Milorad?"Sr: " упитала је пуна топлине, препознајући га.En: she asked warmly, recognizing him.Sr: "Јесам!En: "I did!Sr: Ништа ме није могло зауставити", рекао је смејући се, иако је био веома изнурен.En: Nothing could stop me," he said with a smile, even though he was very exhausted.Sr: Попунио је гласачки листић, ставио га у кутију и изашао из зграде с осмехом на лицу.En: He filled out the ballot, placed it in the box, and left the building with a smile on his face.Sr: Док се враћао кући, снег је и даље падао, али сада му није сметало.En: As he returned home, the snow kept falling, but now it didn't bother him.Sr: Милорад је осећао мир.En: Milorad felt at peace.Sr: Остали су били у својим топлим домовима, али он је био напољу, знајући да је испунио своју дужност.En: Others were in their warm homes, but he was outside, knowing he had fulfilled his duty.Sr: Његове кораке пратило је тихо дружење мисли, задовољство што је гласао и дубок осећај да је учинио нешто значајно.En: His steps were accompanied by a quiet companionship of thoughts, satisfaction from having voted, and a deep sense of having done something significant.Sr: Уверавши се у вредност сваког гласа, Милорад је стигао кући, спреман да подели своје искуство са следећим генерацијама.En: Reassured in the value of every vote, Milorad arrived home, ready to share his experience with the next generations. Vocabulary Words:gloomy: мрачноsnowstorm: снежна мећаваraging: беснелаcivic duty: грађанска дужностmunicipal elections: општински избориthick layers: дебелим слојевимаchaos: хаосcommitted: загриженdetermined: одлучанengineer: инжењерresponsibility: одговорностempty: празнеslippery: клизавиice: ледresolutely: одлучноpolling place: гласачко местоblizzard: мезаваhuddled: збијенихcounters: шалтериgazes: погледеexclaimed: узвикнуоexhausted: изнуренballot: гласачки листићcompanionship: дружењеsnowy blanket: бели покривачcommitted: загриженexample: примерsignificant: значајноsatisfaction: задовољствоfulfilled: испунио

Welcome back to The Tiberius Show, where we explore cool jobs and amazing stories from people changing the world! Today's guest is Peter Kuria — a farmer, technologist, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Solai Coffee, a vertically-integrated, farmer-owned coffee company from Kenya. Peter shares how he grew up on a coffee farm, how he became a computer scientist, and how he now uses technology, leadership, community impact, and farmer empowerment to build a global brand. What We Talk About• What a farmer-owned coffee company does • How Peter grew up around coffee plants • How computer science and coffee connect • What “ethical,” “sustainable,” and “traceable” really mean • Why Kenyan coffee is famous worldwide • How long it takes coffee to go from plant to cup • Running a business in two countries • What success looks like for farmers & families • Why math and communication matter in entrepreneurship • How coffee connects people and communities • How AI can help farmers • Leadership lessons, mistakes, and big life moments • Peter's story about hiding in the coffee farm as a kid! • Why he believes he imports “stories,” not just coffeeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Purpose: A Doctor's Journey to Connection and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울대학교병원은 겨울철마다 바쁜 곳이었다.En: Seoul National University Hospital was a busy place every winter.Ko: 하지만 설날이 다가오면 병원의 대부분의 사람들이 명절을 쇠기 위해 자리를 비웠다.En: However, as Seollal, the Korean New Year, approached, most people at the hospital took leave to celebrate the holiday.Ko: 복도는 조용해졌고, 병실에는 회복 중인 환자들만 남아 있었다.En: The hallways became quiet, and only recovering patients remained in the wards.Ko: 진우는 병원에 남기로 결정했다.En: Jin-woo decided to stay at the hospital.Ko: 설날을 친구들과 함께 보낼 수도 있었지만, 그는 결정했다.En: He could have spent Seollal with his friends, but he chose otherwise.Ko: 자신의 능력을 증명하고 싶었다.En: He wanted to prove his capability.Ko: 최근에 참여한 수술이 잘못되었을 때부터 그는 혼란스러웠다.En: Ever since a surgery he recently participated in went wrong, he had been confused.Ko: "나는 진짜 의사가 될 수 있을까?" 그는 스스로에게 물어봤다.En: "Can I really become a real doctor?" he asked himself.Ko: 하나는 그와 함께 남은 유일한 인턴이었다.En: Hana was the only intern who stayed with him.Ko: 항상 밝은 미소로 진우에게 다가오는 그녀는 언제나 긍정적이었다.En: Always approaching Jin-woo with a bright smile, she was always positive.Ko: 그러나 그녀 또한 속으로는 의료계에 적응할 수 있을지 걱정했다.En: However, internally, she too was worried about whether she could adapt to the medical field.Ko: 진우는 그녀의 그런 모습을 잘 알지 못했다.En: Jin-woo was not fully aware of this side of her.Ko: 설날 아침, 병원은 더욱더 고요했다.En: On the morning of Seollal, the hospital was even quieter.Ko: 진우는 병실을 돌아다니며 환자들을 살폈다.En: Jin-woo walked around the wards and checked on the patients.Ko: 환자는 모두 회복 중이었지만, 명절을 가족과 떨어져 보내야 하는 것이 아쉽다고 했다.En: All the patients were in recovery, but they were saddened to spend the holiday away from their families.Ko: 한방에서 그는 수술 후 회복 중인 한 할아버지를 만났다.En: In one room, he met an elderly man recovering from surgery.Ko: "새해 복 많이 받으세요," 진우는 말하며 살짝 미소 지었다.En: "Happy New Year," Jin-woo said with a slight smile.Ko: 할아버지는 느린 목소리로 "고맙네, 젊은이. 자네도."라고 답했다.En: The elderly man replied in a slow voice, "Thank you, young man. And to you too."Ko: 그런 후 할아버지는 진우에게 이야기하기 시작했다.En: Then, the man began to share stories with Jin-woo.Ko: 자신의 젊은 시절 이야기들, 가족의 이야기를 들려주었다.En: Stories from his youth, stories about his family.Ko: 진우는 경청하며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jin-woo listened attentively, nodding his head.Ko: 이야기를 듣는 동안, 할아버지의 긍정적인 에너지가 진우에게 전해졌다.En: As he listened, the man's positive energy was transmitted to Jin-woo.Ko: 그날 저녁, 진우는 노트에 할아버지와의 대화를 적어보았다.En: That evening, Jin-woo wrote down his conversation with the elderly man in a notebook.Ko: 그는 깨달았다. 의사로서의 삶은 단지 전문 지식만이 아닌 사람과 마음을 나누는 것이라고.En: He realized that a doctor's life is not just about professional knowledge but also about sharing hearts with people.Ko: 연결을 만들고, 그들을 이해해야 하는 것이 핵심이었다.En: Building connections and understanding them was crucial.Ko: 명절이 끝나갈 무렵, 진우는 병원 창밖을 바라보았다.En: As the holiday drew to a close, Jin-woo looked out the hospital window.Ko: 눈이 소복소복 내리고 있었다.En: Snow was gently falling.Ko: 그는 자신이 선택한 길에 자신감을 얻었다.En: He gained confidence in the path he had chosen.Ko: 그가 진정으로 의사가 되어야 하는 이유를 알게 된 것은 따뜻하고 인간적인 손길 때문이었다.En: He understood that the reason he truly needs to become a doctor is because of the warm and human touch.Ko: 진우는 이제 환자들에게 다가가고, 그들의 이야기를 듣는 것이 점점 더 중요하다는 것을 확신했다.En: Jin-woo was now sure that approaching patients and listening to their stories was becoming increasingly important.Ko: 마음의 문을 열고 그들을 돕는 것이 그의 진정한 역할임을 깨달았다.En: He realized that opening his heart and helping them was his true role.Ko: 진우는 자신의 결정을 마음속 깊이 새기며 새로운 선택을 다짐했다.En: Jin-woo engraved his decision deep within his heart and resolved to make new choices.Ko: 그렇게 새해는 새로운 시작과 함께, 진우에게 희망과 믿음을 가져다주었다.En: Thus, with the new year came new beginnings, bringing Jin-woo hope and faith. Vocabulary Words:approached: 다가오면hallways: 복도wards: 병실capability: 능력confused: 혼란스러웠다intern: 인턴positive: 긍정적이었다adapt: 적응aware: 알지 못했다recovering: 회복 중인elderly: 할아버지attentively: 경청하며transmitted: 전해졌다conversation: 대화crucial: 핵심이었다resolve: 다짐했다engraved: 새기며surgical: 수술nodding: 끄덕였다determination: 결정youth: 젊은 시절connection: 연결professional: 전문human touch: 인간적인 손길internal: 속으로check on: 살폈다build: 만드는faith: 믿음quiet: 조용해졌다hope: 희망

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we speak with Ryan Reichert, owner of Our Protector Development, host of the podcast 'Our Healer, Our Protector,' and author of the 'Protector Development' book series. Ryan shares his incredible journey from growing up in small-town North Dakota, serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, battling addiction, to becoming a healer and protector through his various ventures. Discover how faith, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of improvement have shaped his life and mission to help others. This inspiring conversation delves into the highs and lows of leadership, personal recovery, and the importance of kindness and accountability in creating meaningful change. 00:00 Introduction: Awakening Hearts 00:46 Meet Ryan Reichert: A Journey of Service and Entrepreneurship 02:34 Ryan's Early Life and Military Career 04:54 Transition to Civilian Life and Entrepreneurship 08:52 Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Faith 14:06 The Power of Accountability and Community Service 17:33 Writing and Spiritual Practices 23:51 Emotional Intelligence and Personal Growth 29:47 Podcasting and Future Directions 30:13 Navigating Post-Divorce Life 30:54 Reflections on Faith and Leadership 32:17 Inspiring Stories of Resilience 33:27 The Power of Gratitude and Discipline 37:19 Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Change 40:09 The Journey of Self-Improvement 41:24 The Importance of Honesty and Emotional Intelligence 48:43 The Value of Reading and Continuous Learning 55:42 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 57:56 A Poetic Tribute to Ryan's Journey Social Media: Instagram: @armyrt1978, Facebook: @RyanT.Reichert, LinkedIn: @RyanReichert78, X: @RyanTReichert, TikTok: @armyrt1978, YouTube Channel: @OurHealerOurProtector Website: www.OurProtectorDevelopment.com

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: New Year's Reflections: Beyond the Bright Lights of the Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海的一个冬天之夜，外滩的灯光正闪烁着温暖的黄光。En: On a winter night in Shanghai, the lights of the Bund were flickering with warm yellow light.Zh: 正值除夕，人们在被寒风吹拂的江边散步，沉浸在节日的氛围中。En: It was New Year's Eve, and people were walking along the river, touched by the cold wind, immersed in the festive atmosphere.Zh: 此时，莉华和美琳正沿着外滩的河畔走，手中捧着热气腾腾的咖啡。En: At this moment, Lihua and Meilin were strolling along the riverside of the Bund, holding steaming hot coffee in their hands.Zh: 莉华是一名勤恳细致的项目经理，今年的年终考评让她心中略显不安。En: Lihua is a diligent and meticulous project manager, and this year's annual review made her feel a bit uneasy.Zh: 这一年虽然努力工作，但她总感到不如美琳那样游刃有余。En: Although she had worked hard this year, she always felt less adept than Meilin.Zh: 美琳是她的同事，充满活力，总能轻松达成目标。En: Meilin, her colleague, is full of energy and always easily achieves her goals.Zh: 看着美琳不懈前行的职业轨迹，莉华难免自我质疑。En: Watching Meilin's relentless career trajectory, Lihua couldn't help but question herself.Zh: “美琳，”莉华停下脚步，看向她，声音有些犹豫，“你总是看起来很自信。今年的年终评估，我有些紧张。能不能跟我分享一下你是怎么设定目标的？”En: "Meilin," Lihua paused, looked at her, her voice a bit hesitant, "You always seem so confident. I'm a bit nervous about this year's annual review. Could you share with me how you set your goals?"Zh: 美琳微微一笑，轻轻握了握莉华的手。En: Meilin smiled slightly, gently holding Lihua's hand.Zh: 她们在铺满细雪的椅子上坐下，眺望着熙熙攘攘的人群。En: They sat down on a snow-covered bench, gazing at the bustling crowd.Zh: 美琳开始讲述自己常常遇到的困难，“你知道吗，其实我也有过很多挫折。我也曾觉得过不去。”En: Meilin began to talk about the difficulties she often encountered, "You know, I've actually experienced many setbacks myself. I've also felt like I couldn't go on."Zh: 莉华惊讶地看着美琳，“真的吗？”En: Lihua looked at Meilin in surprise, "Really?"Zh: 美琳点点头。“没错。我们都有自己的压力。不过，我学会了坦然面对。重要的是我们一直在成长，无论多慢，都比停滞不前好。”En: Meilin nodded. "That's right. We all have our pressures. However, I've learned to face them calmly. What's important is that we are always growing. No matter how slow, it's better than standing still."Zh: 在这场对话中，莉华意识到，原来美琳也有过不为人知的挣扎。En: During this conversation, Lihua realized that Meilin also had her own struggles unknown to others.Zh: 她也曾经为了自己的目标而努力奋斗。En: She, too, had worked hard for her goals.Zh: 莉华觉得心里的负担被慢慢卸下，她突然感受到了一种新生的力量。En: Lihua felt the burden in her heart slowly lift, and suddenly, she sensed a newfound strength.Zh: 当她们离开外滩，夜幕已深，烟花在远方灿烂绽放。En: As they left the Bund, it was late in the evening, and fireworks blossomed brilliantly in the distance.Zh: 莉华深吸一口气，迎着寒冷的风，心中似乎充满了前所未有的信心。En: Lihua took a deep breath, facing the cold wind, and felt a newfound confidence within her.Zh: 她明白了，成功不只是达成目标，更是感受自己的成长和变化。En: She understood that success is not just about achieving goals but also about feeling her own growth and change.Zh: 每个人都有自己的旅程，每一步都是值得的。En: Everyone has their own journey, and every step is worthwhile.Zh: 走过这一年，展望新的一年，莉华带着新的视角，轻松地微笑着。En: After this year and looking forward to the new year, Lihua smiled with a new perspective.Zh: 这一次，莉华不仅仅期待年终评估的结果，她更期待着能在下一年里，继续追求自己的步调。En: This time, Lihua wasn't just anticipating the results of the annual review; she was looking forward to continuing her own pace in the coming year.Zh: 在这灯火通明的外滩，她感受到了一份宁静的满足。En: In this brightly lit Bund, she felt a peaceful satisfaction. Vocabulary Words:flickering: 闪烁immersed: 沉浸diligent: 勤恳meticulous: 细致adept: 游刃有余relentless: 不懈trajectory: 轨迹hesitant: 犹豫relentless: 不懈bustling: 熙熙攘攘setbacks: 挫折trajectory: 轨迹pressure: 压力unburden: 卸下newfound: 新生的brilliantly: 灿烂confidence: 自信perspective: 视角anticipating: 期待pace: 步调satisfaction: 满足annual review: 年终考评goal: 目标calmly: 坦然growth: 成长worthwhile: 值得journey: 旅程brilliantly: 灿烂breathe: 深吸festive: 节日的

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Snow, Sparks, and Synchronicity: A Hanukkah Tale of Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בעיצומו של חורף קר, הרקיע נמתח כתכלת עמוקה מעל מחנה האימונים למיחזור.En: In the midst of a cold winter, the sky stretched like a deep techelet above the recycling training camp.He: מסביב חנו עצים חסרי עלים, ובעקבות כל נשימה ששרקו את רוחם הקלה, הצטופפו פתיתים עדינים של שלג על האדמה.En: Around, leafless trees stood, and with each breath that the gentle wind whistled, delicate snowflakes crowded on the ground.He: הנרות בחנוכייה עמדו זקופים ומבהיקים, פזורים באורם על המחנה.En: The candles in the Hanukkiah stood upright and gleaming, scattering their light over the camp.He: תליה עמדה בצד האוהל שלה, מתבוננת בקור המקפיא.En: Talia stood beside her tent, gazing into the freezing cold.He: "אני צריכה להיות מוכנה", לחשה לעצמה.En: "I need to be prepared," she whispered to herself.He: הנה החנוכה, והיא נאבקת בין הרצון לשבת בחמימות החג לבין הצורך להתאמן לקראת המסע לשרוד בטבע.En: Here's Hanukkah, and she's torn between the desire to sit in the warmth of the holiday and the need to train for the survival journey in nature.He: תליה הייתה הרפתקנית בנשמתה, אבל החרדה בנוגע לכישוריה לא נתנה לה מנוח.En: Talia was adventurous by nature, yet the anxiety about her skills gave her no rest.He: איתן, לעומתה, התהלך בביטחון.En: Eitan, on the other hand, walked around confidently.He: "אין מה לדאוג, תלי," הוא אמר לה לעיתים קרובות.En: "There's nothing to worry about, Tali," he often told her.He: ככל ששמע את הקול הפנימי שלו, כך השתכנע שידע הכל.En: The more he listened to his inner voice, the more convinced he became that he knew everything.He: אבל תליה ידעה שהוא לא תמיד צודק, ונשארה ביקורתית על יכולותיו.En: But Talia knew he wasn't always right, and she remained critical of his abilities.He: בכל ערב, אחרי המפגש הקבוע עם הנרות והסופגניות, תליה החליטה להישאר בחוץ, הרחק מאור המדורה.En: Every evening, after the regular meeting with the candles and sufganiyot, Talia decided to stay outside, away from the campfire's light.He: היא תרגלה בשקט, מנסה להבעיר אש בלי גפרורים, אוחזת בענפי עץ קרים ומתאמצת כאילו היער כולו צופה.En: She practiced quietly, trying to kindle a fire without matches, holding onto cold tree branches and exerting herself as if the entire forest was watching.He: איתן ראה אותה וידע שהיא במאבק פנימי.En: Eitan saw her and knew she was struggling internally.He: באחד הלילות פנה אליה.En: One night he approached her.He: "בא נעשה את זה יחד," הוא הציע, בתחילה בחוסר רצון אך לבסוף בכוונה אמיתית לעזור.En: "Let's do it together," he offered, initially reluctantly but eventually with genuine intention to help.He: ברגע השיא של המחנה, איתן ותליה עמדו במרכז כולם, במבחן מול המדורה המדומה.En: At the climax of the camp, Eitan and Talia stood in front of everyone, facing a test at the mock campfire.He: עם חוט וחלוקי אבן, הם נדרשו להבעיר אש.En: With a string and pebbles, they were required to ignite a fire.He: המבט של איתן היה בוחן, אולי מעט לוחץ, אבל לא היה בו כעס.En: Eitan's gaze was scrutinizing, perhaps a little pressuring, but it was not angry.He: תליה הפתיעה את כולם באמתחת נאמנה ושלווה.En: Talia surprised everyone with her earnest and calm demeanor.He: היא מצאה את הקצב הנכון, התחממות הולכת וגוברת, האבן שהתחממה בתנועותיה המדודות.En: She found the right rhythm, an increasing warmth, the stone heating up with her measured movements.He: לפתע, ההבזק הראשון הופיע והלהבה ניצתה בגאווה קלה.En: Suddenly, the first spark appeared, and the flame ignited with a slight pride.He: בתשואות השאר, איתן חייך לה לראשונה בערכה מוחלטת.En: Amidst the cheers of the others, Eitan smiled at her for the first time with absolute appreciation.He: בסוף היום, הגאווה בערה בלב תליה, יותר מכל מדורה שנעשתה.En: By the end of the day, pride burned within Talia's heart, more than any campfire ever could.He: היא הבינה שאף אחד לא נמצא לבד, ואפילו העזרה הקטנה ביותר יכולה להיות ההחלטה הטובה ביותר.En: She realized that no one is truly alone, and even the smallest help can be the best decision.He: איתן למד גם הוא לשתף פעולה ולהכיר בערכו של כל פרט.En: Eitan also learned to collaborate and recognize the value of every detail.He: תחת אורם של הנרות, מעט לפני כיבוי המדורה והחזרה לקור החורף, תליה הרגישה בטוחה, והייתה מוכנה לכל מה שיבוא.En: Under the light of the candles, just before extinguishing the campfire and returning to the winter cold, Talia felt confident and ready for whatever would come. Vocabulary Words:midst: בעיצומוtechelet: תכלתgleaming: מבהיקיםscattering: פזוריםadventurous: הרפתקניתanxiety: חרדהscrutinizing: בוחןdemeanor: אמתחתrhythm: קצבignite: להבעירappreciation: ערכהcollaborate: לשתף פעולהextinguishing: כיבויsurvival: לשרודmock: מדומהgazing: מתבוננתexerting: מתאמצתreluctantly: בחוסר רצוןgenuine: אמיתיתspark: ההבזקcrowded: הצטופפוleafless: חסרי עליםwhispered: לחשהupright: זקופיםearnest: נאמןinternally: מאבק פנימיmeasured: מדודותrhythm: קצבpebbles: חלוקי אבןappreciation: ערכה מוחלטתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Reeya's Musical Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हिमालय की गोद में बसे शिमला में, सर्दियों का मौसम अपने शबाब पर था।En: In the lap of the Himalayas, perched Shimla, the winter season was at its peak.Hi: चारों तरफ बर्फ की चादर बिछी थी और हर जगह क्रिसमस की चमकती सजावट देखकर मन प्रफुल्लित हो रहा था।En: A blanket of snow lay everywhere, and the sparkling Christmas decorations all around filled everyone with joy.Hi: इसी बीच, स्थानीय स्कूल में सालाना शीतकालीन संगीत कार्यक्रम की तैयारियां जोरों पर थीं।En: Meanwhile, the preparations for the annual winter music program at the local school were in full swing.Hi: रीया, एक 11वीं कक्षा की छात्रा, अपने संगीत को लेकर बहुत उत्साहित थी।En: Reeya, an 11th-grade student, was very excited about her music.Hi: उसकी छोटी बहन, अंजलि, हमेशा उसकी हौसला अफजाई करती रहती थी।En: Her younger sister, Anjali, always encouraged her.Hi: इस बार का कार्यक्रम रीया के लिए विशेष था क्योंकि वह अपने संगीत को सबके सामने प्रदर्शित करना चाहती थी।En: This year's program was special for Reeya because she wanted to showcase her music in front of everyone.Hi: लेकिन उसके सामने एक समस्या थी – उसे स्टेज पर जाने से बहुत डर लगता था।En: But she faced a problem—she was very frightened of going on stage.Hi: साथ ही, उसके दोस्त कबीर का संगीत में नैसर्गिक हुनर उसे और भी दबाव देता था।En: Additionally, her friend Kabir's natural talent in music added more pressure on her.Hi: स्कूल के संगीत कक्ष में तैयारियों का माहौल था।En: In the school's music room, the atmosphere was full of preparations.Hi: कबीर की गिटार की धुनों के बीच रीया के अंदर की घबराहट बढ़ती जा रही थी।En: Among the tunes of Kabir's guitar, Reeya's anxiety was increasing.Hi: वह सोच रही थी कि क्या वह कभी कबीर की तरह मंच पर आत्मविश्वास से खड़ी हो पाएगी।En: She was wondering if she could ever stand on stage with confidence like Kabir.Hi: रीया ने अपने डर को दूर करने का फैसला किया था।En: Reeya decided to overcome her fear.Hi: लेकिन अंतिम निर्णय करने तक, उसके कदम हिचकिचाते थे।En: But until she made the final decision, her steps hesitated.Hi: तभी अंजलि दौड़ते हुए उसके पास आई।En: Just then, Anjali came running up to her.Hi: "दीदी, तुम बहुत अच्छा गाती हो," अंजलि ने कहा।En: "Sister, you sing very well," Anjali said.Hi: "तुम्हें अपने आप पर विश्वास करना चाहिए।En: "You should believe in yourself.Hi: कबीर तो अच्छा है, लेकिन तुम उससे भी बेहतर हो सकती हो।En: Kabir is good, but you can be even better."Hi: "अंजलि की बातें सुनकर रीया के दिल में आत्मविश्वास जागा।En: Hearing Anjali's words, confidence arose in Reeya's heart.Hi: उसने ठान लिया कि इस बार वह खुद को रुकने नहीं देगी।En: She was determined not to hold herself back this time.Hi: रीया ने संगीत शिक्षक के पास जाकर एकल प्रदर्शन के लिए अपने नामांकन का प्रस्ताव दिया।En: Reeya went to the music teacher and proposed her nomination for a solo performance.Hi: उन्होंने मुस्कुराते हुए उसकी उम्मीदवारी स्वीकार कर ली।En: With a smile, they accepted her candidacy.Hi: उस शाम, अंतिम रिहर्सल में, रीया ने पूरी लगन और आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपनी प्रस्तुति दी।En: That evening, at the final rehearsal, Reeya gave her performance with full dedication and confidence.Hi: अंजलि और कबीर, दोनों ने उसके लिए ताली बजाई।En: Both Anjali and Kabir clapped for her.Hi: रिया के मन का डर धीरे-धीरे खत्म होता जा रहा था।En: The fear in Reeya's mind was gradually fading away.Hi: जब कार्यक्रम की रात आई, तो स्कूल का सभागार दर्शकों से खचाखच भरा हुआ था।En: When the night of the program arrived, the school auditorium was packed with spectators.Hi: मंच पर पहुँचकर, रीया ने अपनी आँखें बंद की और गहरी सांस ली।En: Reaching the stage, Reeya closed her eyes and took a deep breath.Hi: गिटार की पहली धुन शुरू होते ही उसने गायन शुरू किया।En: As the first tune of the guitar started, she began singing.Hi: उसकी आवाज़ पूरे हॉल में गूंज उठी।En: Her voice resonated throughout the hall.Hi: दर्शकों ने ताली बजाकर उसका उत्साहवर्धन किया।En: The audience clapped and encouraged her.Hi: प्रदर्शन खत्म होते ही तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट उसके दिल को खुशी से भर गई।En: As the performance ended, the thunderous applause filled her heart with joy.Hi: उसके शिक्षक और कबीर दोनों ने उसकी तारीफ की।En: Her teacher and Kabir both praised her.Hi: यह वह पल था जब रीया ने अपने ऊपर गर्व महसूस किया।En: It was the moment when Reeya felt proud of herself.Hi: उसने सीखा कि खुद पर विश्वास करने से बड़ी कोई जीत नहीं होती।En: She learned that there is no greater victory than believing in oneself.Hi: उस दिन के बाद, रीया ने कभी खुद की दूसरों से तुलना नहीं की।En: After that day, Reeya never compared herself to others.Hi: वह जान गई थी कि उसकी असली ताकत उसके भीतर ही है।En: She understood that her real strength lay within herself.Hi: शिमला की सर्द शाम में, रीया के दिल में आत्मविश्वास की गर्मी महसूस होने लगी।En: In the cold evening of Shimla, Reeya began to feel the warmth of confidence in her heart. Vocabulary Words:perched: बसेblanket: चादरsparkling: चमकतीpreparations: तैयारियांatmosphere: माहौलanxiety: घबराहटhesitated: हिचकिचातेencouraged: हौसला अफजाईproposed: प्रस्तावnomination: नामांकनrehearsal: रिहर्सलdedication: लगनgradually: धीरे-धीरेauditorium: सभागारspectators: दर्शकोंresonated: गूंज उठीthunderous: गड़गड़ाहटapplause: तालियाँvictory: जीतconfidence: आत्मविश्वासinner strength: असली ताकतwinter season: सर्दियों का मौसमshowcase: प्रदर्शितfrightened: डरnatural talent: नैसर्गिक हुनरstage: मंचdetermined: ठान लियाcandor: खुद पर विश्वासcomparison: तुलनाharmony: संगीत

On this special Christmas Eve episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., hear four testimonies that each carry a theme of the Advent season—hope, peace, joy, and love. From a young boy who found the hope of Jesus Christ after living on the streets of Uganda to a U.S. Army chaplain who experienced the ultimate peace that only comes from Christ. These stories will point you to the true reason we celebrate Christmas. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you'd like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you'd like to pray with someone, call our Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line at 855-255-7729. 

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This podcast description was blatantly written by AI... Welcome to the final radio show of the year with Clint, Meg, and Dan with Ash London! This episode features a mix of hilarious banter, heartfelt moments, and special appearances. Join the team as they discuss their holiday plans, share touching messages from listeners, and even interact with Santa Claus. Machu from Six60 performs an acoustic version of their latest track, and the team tries to give away some last-minute prizes. Ash and Meghan prepare a heartfelt and somewhat chaotic handover song, marking a memorable moment on the show. Tune in for laughs, giveaways, and a whole lot of festive cheer! 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Excitement01:33 Listener Appreciation and Heartfelt Messages05:03 Christmas Songs and Listener Interactions10:50 Funny Moments and Listener Stories22:17 Inspiring Stories and Listener Engagement28:28 Final Show Highlights and Farewells35:46 Santa's Visit40:47 Easy Money Game43:45 Ash's Farewell58:25 Machu's Acoustic Performance01:06:29 Karen's Replacement We love you so much - have a great summer! xx

Nothing compares to the love and loyalty of one of God's creations, and when it comes to horse and dog therapy, Jane Marie Allen Farmer has seen this truth firsthand. As a longtime volunteer therapy dog and horse handler, she has served her community by connecting kids, trauma survivors, and natural disaster victims with the love and joy of a gentle, comforting animal. Jane talks about her special dog, Truman Blue, who has helped kids and adults through the aftermath of floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or the difficult moments of facing a deadly illness. This world-changer discusses the markers a canine needs in order to be a therapy dog, and breaks down the science of why animals are so effective at bringing peace and relief to those who are suffering. The love of these animals triggers a flood of oxytocin in the brain and gives everyone, young or old, a rush of joy.TAKEAWAYSCheck out Jane's story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Volunteering & Giving Back: 101 Inspiring Stories of Purpose and PassionKids with disabilities benefit from therapy horseback riding in a variety of ways such as: raising  oxytocin, building self-confidence, etc.To be a therapy dog, canines need to be friendly and non-possessive, with a history of being calmTherapy dogs can visit disaster sites, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When Christmas Lights Spark Dance in Barcelona's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Plaça Catalunya, l'ambient vibrava.En: In Plaça Catalunya, the atmosphere vibrated.Ca: Lluces de Nadal parpellejaven i al centre, l'arbre de Nadal brillava esplèndid sota el cel de tardor.En: Christmas lights twinkled and in the center, the Christmas tree shone splendidly under the autumn sky.Ca: Era un temps màgic a Barcelona, on l'aire fresc portava somriures i ulls brillants.En: It was a magical time in Barcelona, where the fresh air brought smiles and bright eyes.Ca: Arnau passejava sol, cercant inspiració.En: Arnau walked alone, seeking inspiration.Ca: Era un artista tranquil, sovint escodrinyant el món a través del seu quadern de dibuix.En: He was a quiet artist, often scrutinizing the world through his sketchbook.Ca: Per a Arnau, el bullici de Plaça Catalunya podia semblar massa, però avui s'havia atrevit a sortir.En: For Arnau, the bustle of Plaça Catalunya could seem too much, but today he had dared to go out.Ca: Martí, el seu millor amic, sempre li deia que fes un esforç per gaudir del soroll i la vida del món exterior.En: Martí, his best friend, always told him to make an effort to enjoy the noise and life of the outside world.Ca: En un racó de la plaça, Laia estava a punt per la seva actuació sorpresa.En: In a corner of the square, Laia was ready for her surprise performance.Ca: Ella era una ballarina amb energia inesgotable, buscant connexió amb altres ànimes.En: She was a dancer with inexhaustible energy, seeking connection with other souls.Ca: Portava dies planificant una actuació espontània amb la seva colla de ball.En: She had been planning a spontaneous performance with her dance crew for days.Ca: Avui tots es reunirien aquí per celebrar.En: Today they would all meet here to celebrate.Ca: Martí havia convençut Arnau a quedar per prendre un cafè, però en lloc d'això, Arnau es trobà atrapat pel ritme inesperat.En: Martí had convinced Arnau to meet up for a coffee, but instead, Arnau found himself caught up in the unexpected rhythm.Ca: Els ballarins començaren a moure's amb precisió i alegria, atraient l'atenció de turistes i locals.En: The dancers began to move with precision and joy, attracting the attention of tourists and locals.Ca: I allà estava Laia, al centre, amb un somriure radiant.En: And there was Laia, at the center, with a radiant smile.Ca: La música era captivadora, i Martí, amb un cop amistós al braç d'Arnau, l'encoratjà.En: The music was captivating, and Martí, with a friendly nudge on Arnau's arm, encouraged him.Ca: "Ves, participes!En: "Go, join in!"Ca: " deia amb entusiasme.En: he said with enthusiasm.Ca: Arnau, sentint-se ple de por però també de curiositat, va fer un pas endavant.En: Arnau, feeling full of fear but also curiosity, took a step forward.Ca: La seva timidesa vacil·lava davant aquella energia.En: His shyness wavered in the face of that energy.Ca: Laia va veure Arnau just quan la música canviava de ritme.En: Laia saw Arnau just as the music changed rhythm.Ca: Agafà la seva mà amb confiança i, sense parar el ball, li va xiuxiuejar, "Vine, balla amb nosaltres!En: She took his hand confidently and, without stopping the dance, whispered to him, "Come, dance with us!"Ca: " Era un moment de decisió per Arnau.En: It was a moment of decision for Arnau.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va seguir el corrent dels passos.En: He took a deep breath and went with the flow of the steps.Ca: Poc a poc, la seva inseguretat es dissolgué entre els moviments coordinats.En: Slowly, his insecurity dissolved amongst the coordinated movements.Ca: Arnau i Laia dansaren com si sempre haguessin estat duets.En: Arnau and Laia danced as if they had always been duets.Ca: La connexió era evident a cada gir i pas.En: The connection was evident in every turn and step.Ca: La màgia del moment es reflectia en els ulls de cada observador.En: The magic of the moment was reflected in the eyes of every observer.Ca: En acabar la cançó, els aplaudiments ompliren la plaça.En: When the song ended, applause filled the square.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, Arnau se sentia viu, més inspirat que mai.En: With his heart beating rapidly, Arnau felt alive, more inspired than ever.Ca: "Et ve de gust un xocolata calenta?En: "Would you like some hot chocolate?"Ca: " va preguntar Laia, somrient.En: asked Laia, smiling.Ca: Arnau, encara sorprès per la seva pròpia valentia, acceptà.En: Arnau, still surprised by his own bravery, accepted.Ca: Asseguts al café de la cantonada, l'aroma de xocolata els envoltava mentre compartien històries i somnis.En: Seated at the corner café, the aroma of chocolate enveloped them as they shared stories and dreams.Ca: Les hores passaren sense adonar-se, i així va començar una nova amistat, plena de promeses i projectes futurs.En: The hours passed without them noticing, and thus began a new friendship, full of promises and future projects.Ca: Arnau, al final d'aquest dia inesperat, comprenguí que les millors inspiracions venien quan un s'obre al món, quan permet que la vida el sorprengui.En: Arnau, at the end of this unexpected day, understood that the best inspirations come when one opens up to the world, when they allow life to surprise them.Ca: I no podia haver trobat un millor aliat per aquest viatge que Laia.En: And he couldn't have found a better ally for this journey than Laia.Ca: Ara, el futur semblava brillant, envoltat de colors, dansa i caps de setmana plens de noves aventures.En: Now, the future seemed bright, surrounded by colors, dance, and weekends full of new adventures. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambientto twinkle: parpellejarsplendidly: esplèndidthe bustle: el bullicito scrutinize: escodrinyarthe sketchbook: el quadern de dibuixthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe corner: el racóthe performance: l'actuacióinexhaustible: inesgotablethe connection: la connexióthe dance crew: la colla de ballto convince: convèncerthe rhythm: el ritmeto attract: atraurethe locals: els localscaptivating: captivadorato encourage: encoratjarthe shyness: la timidesato whisper: xiuxiuejarthe decision: la decisiócoordinated: coordinatsthe observer: l'observadorto applaud: aplaudirthe bravery: la valentiato envelop: envoltarthe aroma: l'aromathe promise: la promesafuture projects: projectes futursto reflect: reflectir

Here is the Part 1 of the Best Moments of 2025 from the Pearls of Wisdom jewelry podcast, a curated collection of standout conversations that highlight the passion, craftsmanship, and community spirit shaping our industry. This special episode revisits key insights from Episodes 75 through 87, beginning with Episode 75, where Slav Galkin shares why authenticity and a growth mindset remain essential in a constantly evolving field. In Episode 76, the team at Pierce Custom Jewelers gives listeners an inside look at building trust through craft and genuine connection. Episode 77 then takes us "From Hot Rods to Heirlooms," an inspiring journey of a master jeweler whose path is as unique as his creations. Episode 78 features Irina Aran from Facets Fine Jewelry, whose resilience and artistry define her brand. Episode 79 turns to digital growth, as Parker Jewelers reveals how SEO is helping them drive more traffic and reach more customers online. Episodes 80 and 81 highlight the stories of Mike, Elise, and Babs—each demonstrating the value of legacy, balance, and authenticity in both business and life. In Episode 82, Cliff shares how grit, grace, and kindness built his family's jewelry legacy. Episode 83 follows with a heartfelt look at the journey from apprentice to artisan—an inspiring reminder of the power of patience, passion, and innovation. Episode 84 features Mike Kanoff discussing legacy, expansion, and the importance of work-life balance, while Episode 85 brings Aleah Arundale's refreshing honesty about building community and protecting jewelers. This Part 1 collection closes with the warmth and insight of Elesa Dillon in Episode 86 and Beth from Conti Jewelers in Episode 87—whose leadership and dedication continue to raise the standard in the jewelry world. Together, these stories reflect the brilliance behind every jeweler, every journey, and every piece.   Brought to you by: Southern Jewelry News: https://southernjewelrynews.com/  Jewelry Store Marketers: https://jewelrystoremarketers.com/    Learn more about the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast https://southernjewelrynews.com/podcast    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple Podcast = https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my.-.. • Amazon Music/Audible = https://www.audible.com/pd/Pearls-of.-.. • iHeartRadio = https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-pe... • Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/show/6IU1OHw... • Google Podcast = https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  

Dr Lucia Moreira Teixeira - CLIENT STORY  Lucia is the Immunology Lead at Sanofi.  In this episode we talk about:  The benefits and challenges of living and working in different countries.  How leveraging the Career Pivots® Compass methodology has resulted in rapid progress from Principal Scientist > Principal Scientist II > Team Lead in under 5 years.   The personal development benefits all aspects of life.  Connect with Lucia  https://www.linkedin.com/in/moreirateixeiralucia/    Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey  Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy  Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/  Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0    Connect with Hannah  https://hannahnikeroberts.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching  www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts  X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR  Instagram @drhannahroberts  TikTok @drhannahroberts  YouTube @drhannahroberts   

Discover how Anne Hand uncovers a lost family legacy in this emotional conversation with Betsy Wurzel.In this episode, Betsy Wurzel interviews author Anne Hand about her book Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy. Anne shares how she uncovered hidden family history, learned the truth about her relatives, and reclaimed her Austrian citizenship.This powerful discussion may encourages youvto explore your own family stories and understand the importance of preserving heritage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.

Hi, I'm Dr. Trina Read, a Calgary sexologist, best-selling, award-winning author, and relationship expert. For 25 years, I've helped married women and couples reignite passion and connection after the honeymoon phase fades. That journey inspired me to create a new literary genre called self-help-fiction — stories that both entertain and transform. My award-winning novel, The Sex Show, was the first of its kind in the world, blending engaging storytelling with practical tools for real-life intimacy. My upcoming release, The Taboo Show, continues that mission—helping women find their voice. Through my books, masterclasses, and podcast appearances, I aim to make conversations about intimacy and relationships open, empowering, and joyful. At the heart of everything I do is one goal: helping people connect more deeply—with themselves and each other. As well, as a gift to your listeners, they can download my 5 Pleasure Secrets of Satisfied Couples handout. Here's the link: https://www.trinaread.com/5-pleasure-secrets-of-satisfied-couples-handbook Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspiring-stories--2917948/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Heartbeats of Hope: A Winter Miracle in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll tyst över Stockholm den här vinternatten, och Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset såg nästan magiskt ut med alla juldekorationer.En: The snow fell silently over Stockholm on this winter night, and the Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset looked almost magical with all the Christmas decorations.Sv: Inuti sjukhuset, mitt i all julstämning, härskade en intensiv atmosfär.En: Inside the hospital, amidst all the holiday atmosphere, an intense atmosphere reigned.Sv: Lars stod vid fönstret på sitt kontor och tittade ut över stadens frostiga tak.En: Lars stood by the window in his office, looking out over the city's frosty rooftops.Sv: Han kände en klump i magen av oro och tvivel.En: He felt a lump in his stomach from worry and doubt.Sv: Lars var en begåvad hjärtkirurg men de senaste månaderna hade varit tunga.En: Lars was a gifted heart surgeon, but the past few months had been tough.Sv: En personlig förlust hade skakat hans värld till grunden.En: A personal loss had shaken his world to its core.Sv: Nu tvivlade han ofta på sig själv.En: Now, he often doubted himself.Sv: Men idag var en viktig dag.En: But today was an important day.Sv: Han var tänkt att göra en banbrytande kirurgisk insats på en ung patient, Henrik.En: He was meant to perform a groundbreaking surgical procedure on a young patient, Henrik.Sv: Karin, Lars' kollega och nära vän, knackade lätt på dörren och kom in.En: Karin, Lars' colleague and close friend, knocked lightly on the door and entered.Sv: Hennes leende var varmt och uppmuntrande.En: Her smile was warm and encouraging.Sv: "Lars," sa hon, "du är den bästa vi har.En: "Lars," she said, "you're the best we have.Sv: Jag vet att du kan klara det här."En: I know you can do this."Sv: Hon stöttade alltid Lars, trots hans osäkerhet.En: She always supported Lars, despite his insecurities.Sv: Han drog ett djupt andetag och nickade, fast besluten att inte svika Henrik, hans team eller sig själv.En: He took a deep breath and nodded, determined not to let down Henrik, his team, or himself.Sv: Henrik, en glad men sjuk ung pojke, låg i ett av de dekorerade rummen på avdelningen.En: Henrik, a cheerful but sick young boy, lay in one of the decorated rooms in the ward.Sv: Hans föräldrar hade stora förhoppningar men bar också en tung börda av oro.En: His parents had high hopes but also carried a heavy burden of worry.Sv: Henrik var deras ljus och de önskade inget hellre än att få se honom frisk igen.En: Henrik was their light, and they wished for nothing more than to see him healthy again.Sv: När Lars senare den dagen gick in i operationssalen, var hjärtat hans fullt av både nervositet och beslutsamhet.En: When Lars later entered the operating room that day, his heart was full of both nervousness and determination.Sv: Det började bra, allt gick enligt planen, men en oväntad komplikation dök snart upp.En: It started well; everything went according to plan, but an unexpected complication soon arose.Sv: Blodtrycket sjönk plötsligt och krisen var ett faktum.En: The blood pressure suddenly dropped, and a crisis became a fact.Sv: Hjärtmonitorerna pep intensivt, och hela teamet arbetade frenetiskt för att stabilisera Henrik.En: The heart monitors beeped intensely, and the entire team worked frantically to stabilize Henrik.Sv: En stund som kändes som en evighet passerade.En: A moment that felt like an eternity passed.Sv: Lars' händer jobbade metodiskt och tack vare hans skicklighet och teamets stöd, fick de kontroll över situationen.En: Lars' hands worked methodically, and thanks to his skill and the support of the team, they got control of the situation.Sv: Svetten pärlade i hans panna när spänningen sakta sjönk.En: Sweat beaded on his forehead as the tension slowly eased.Sv: Operationen fortsatte som planerat och efter flera timmar var den över.En: The operation continued as planned, and after several hours, it was over.Sv: Henrik var stabil och läkarna såg positiva resultat.En: Henrik was stable, and the doctors saw positive results.Sv: När Lars senare steg ut ur operationssalen, mötte han Karins blick.En: When Lars later stepped out of the operating room, he met Karin's gaze.Sv: Hon log med stolthet.En: She smiled with pride.Sv: "Du gjorde det, Lars," sa hon enkelt.En: "You did it, Lars," she said simply.Sv: Lars nickade, ett leende spelade på hans läppar.En: Lars nodded, a smile playing on his lips.Sv: Han kände hur en våg av lättnad och nyvunnen självförtroende sköljde över honom.En: He felt a wave of relief and newfound confidence wash over him.Sv: Henriks föräldrar kramade om varandra glädjestrålande när de fick höra de goda nyheterna.En: Henrik's parents hugged each other joyfully when they received the good news.Sv: Det snöade fortfarande ute men inne i sjukhuset kändes det betydligt varmare.En: It was still snowing outside, but inside the hospital it felt significantly warmer.Sv: Julen, trots sitt fokus på lycka och glädje, påminde Lars om att det finns hopp och förnyelse även i de mörkaste tider.En: Christmas, despite its focus on happiness and joy, reminded Lars that there is hope and renewal even in the darkest times.Sv: Han insåg att han kunde göra skillnad.En: He realized that he could make a difference.Sv: Och det skulle han fortsätta med.En: And that was something he would continue to do. Vocabulary Words:silently: tystmagical: magisktintense: intensivfrosty: frostigalump: klumpworry: orogifted: begåvadsurgery: kirurgigroundbreaking: banbrytandeprocedure: insatsencouraging: uppmuntrandeinsecurities: osäkerhetdetermined: fast beslutenburden: bördanervousness: nervositetcomplication: komplikationcrisis: krismonitors: monitorerfrantically: frenetisktmethodically: metodisktskill: skicklighetstabilize: stabiliseraeternity: evighetforehead: pannatension: spänningrelief: lättnadconfidence: självförtroendejoyfully: glädjestrålanderenewal: förnyelserealized: insåg

Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter," where Joel Rosenberg and Lynn Rosenberg share reflections on a year filled with challenges and hope in Israel and nearby regions. Join them as they tell compelling stories from the frontline of ministry—including highlights from their annual retreat for local leaders, the powerful testimony of a former hostage, and the launch of the first modern Hebrew Bible. This episode offers a heartfelt look at the people and projects that inspire the Joshua Fund's mission, encouraging listeners to partner through prayer and generosity to bring hope and blessing to the epicenter. (00:02) Joshua Fund Annual Leadership Retreat (08:07) "Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Strength" (12:35) Exhaustion and Renewal in Ministry (16:52) Support the Joshua Fund (24:41) "Sharing a Life-Changing Story" (29:11) "Refusing Evacuation, Serving the Community" (33:05) "Faith, Love, and Bold Witness" (42:18) "Henry's Ministry Journey" (43:46) "Leadership, Faith, and Collaboration" (49:52) Modern Hebrew Bible Completed (57:04) "Support Projects, Donate Today" (01:00:53) Supporting Families Through Trauma (01:06:39) "Prayers for Peace and Leadership" Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.com Make a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua Fund Stock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day: Matthew 14:13-14 - When Jesus heard about the death, the execution, really the murder of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by himself. When the people heard of this, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he landed, he saw a large crowd, and he felt compassion for them, healing their sick. Pray that we all— you, us, our team here, and the Joshua Fund— would be moved with compassion for hurting people, those who don't know the love, hope, and healing of Jesus. Pray that the hearts of people across the Middle East and other regions are open to Jesus and that they accept Him as Lord. Related Episodes: Alaska Epicenter Cruise Session 2: Why Jews & Muslims are Coming to Jesus in Record Numbers #311 Remembering John MacArthur and His Love for Israel #304 Grief, Courage, and the Gospel in the Epicenter #330 Caring for the Needy in Israel #329 Support a monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and her neighbors now and in the long term. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Friends, we thought we'd give you a midweek treat with a little taste of She Built That. The podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big... they BUILT their futures! In this episode, Chloé Hayden shares how she overcame obstacles, and built her dream life as an actor. She even explains how she turned what could have been a challenge, into her superpower. Tune in to find out how Chloé went from playing Princess Aspien on her YouTube channel to starring in a hit Netflix TV show and more! This is a co-listening podcast for parents and kids to enjoy together. She Built That was made in partnership with LEGO Girls. What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud A Wicked Elephant In The Room & The Science Behind The Perfect Age Gap The Exact Reason We Stopped Getting Naked The Rise Of Trad Sons & Sheet Masks For 3 Year Olds The Group Chat Is Out Of Control & Unpacking The Exhaustion Economy The Favourite Child Taboo & Why Jennifer Lawrence's Honesty Hit So Hard Picnic Table Politics & The Era Of Tiny Spies The Scariest Truth about Halloween & A Nepo Baby Debate Listen to more of She Built That Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Host: Annaliese Todd Audio Producer and Writer: Thom Lion Producer: Tina Matalov Script Consultant: Jacob Round Executive Producer: Courtney AmmenhauserBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"First Sergeant (Res.) Yehuda Lapian is a dedicated IDF combat veteran who served over 179 days on the front lines in Gaza and Lebanon during the ongoing war. A former Knesset advisor strengthening Israel-U.S. ties, Yehuda now serves as Community Manager for the Peace of Mind program, supporting IDF veterans' mental health and civilian transition. Passionate about equal IDF conscription and veteran rights, he's a vocal advocate on TV and at demonstrations. An avid ice swimmer and proud Israeli, Yehuda shares inspiring stories of resilience, faith, and brotherhood from the battlefield."Support Us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cryforzion⁠Follow Yehuda Lapian here:Website: https://peaceofmind.org.il/home-english/Instagram: @ylapian06#Podcast #Israel #BreakingIsraelNews #DoronKeidar #TheDoronKeidarPodcast #yehudalapian #warrior #peaceofmind #pts #ptsd

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Courage Under Pressure: A Nurse's Daring Day in Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李伟抬头，看着灰蒙蒙的天空。En: Li Wei raised her head and looked at the gray sky.Zh: 晚秋的空气冷飕飕，白色帐篷外满地枯黄的落叶随风而动。En: The late autumn air was chilly, and outside the white tents, dried yellow leaves were moving with the wind.Zh: 这个搭建在空地上的临时医院正经历着最忙碌的时刻。En: This temporary hospital set up on an open ground was experiencing its busiest time.Zh: 李伟是这里的护士，工作时长常常超过十二小时。En: Li Wei is a nurse here, and her work hours often exceed twelve hours.Zh: 尽管疲惫，她从不抱怨。En: Despite the exhaustion, she never complains.Zh: 她总是尽力确保每一个病人得到最好的照顾。En: She always tries to ensure that every patient receives the best care.Zh: 这一天，本是个普通的日子。En: This day was supposed to be an ordinary one.Zh: 然而，突然的警报声打破了医院的平静。En: However, a sudden alarm broke the hospital's calm.Zh: 一场严重的车祸发生在不远处，大批的伤员被迅速送往这里。En: A serious car accident occurred not far away, and a large number of injured people were quickly brought here.Zh: 李伟知道，这会成为她职业生涯中最具挑战性的一天。En: Li Wei knew this would become one of the most challenging days of her career.Zh: 李伟与她的同事韩明、张书快速地收拾准备。En: Li Wei, along with her colleagues Han Ming and Zhang Shu, quickly gathered what they needed.Zh: 他们只有有限的药品和设备，但病人却不断增加。En: They only had limited supplies and equipment, but the number of patients was continuously increasing.Zh: 刘伟可以感受到自己的压力在不断增加。En: Li Wei could feel the pressure mounting.Zh: 面对众多伤员，她必须做出选择，决定优先治疗哪些病人。En: Faced with so many injured, she had to make choices and prioritize which patients to treat first.Zh: 随着病床的占满，李伟遇到了一个特别复杂的病例。En: As the beds filled up, Li Wei encountered a particularly complex case.Zh: 一个年轻人伤情严重，立即需要手术。En: A young man was severely injured and needed immediate surgery.Zh: 站在他身边的李伟感到巨大的责任。En: Standing beside him, Li Wei felt an immense responsibility.Zh: 她迅速做出决定，在没有上级医师的情况下开始初步治疗。En: She quickly made the decision to start preliminary treatment without a senior doctor's supervision.Zh: 决定的瞬间，她感到自己的心跳加快。En: In that moment of decision, she felt her heartbeat accelerate.Zh: 帐篷里的灯光闪烁，医护人员忙碌不止，耳边尽是机器的嘀嘀声。En: The lights in the tent flickered, and the medical staff continued to be busy, with the beeping of machines surrounding them.Zh: 李伟沉着地指挥着，手中的操作一刻不停。En: Li Wei calmly directed the team, her hands continuously at work.Zh: 经过几小时的紧张努力，病人的病情终于稳定许多。En: After several hours of tense effort, the patient's condition finally stabilized significantly.Zh: 夜幕降临，寒意渐浓。李伟终于得以稍作停歇。En: As night fell and the cold deepened, Li Wei was finally able to take a brief rest.Zh: 韩明递给她一杯热茶，张书则拍了拍她的肩膀，表示鼓励。En: Han Ming handed her a cup of hot tea, while Zhang Shu patted her on the shoulder in encouragement.Zh: “觉得如何？”韩明问，“有没有想去感恩节聚餐？”En: "How do you feel?" Han Ming asked, "Do you want to attend a Thanksgiving dinner?"Zh: 李伟笑了，疲惫却满足。En: Li Wei smiled, exhausted but satisfied.Zh: “我们今天救了许多人，我想这就是我们最好的庆祝。”她感慨地说。En: "We saved many people today; I think that's our best celebration," she said with emotion.Zh: 尽管累得几乎支撑不住，心里却满是成就感。En: Though she was almost too tired to stand, her heart was full of a sense of achievement.Zh: 她知道，接下来的每一天，她都会更有信心，更相信自己的能力。En: She knew that in the days to come, she would be more confident and have greater faith in her abilities.Zh: 李伟走到帐篷外，让凉爽的风驱散倦意。En: Li Wei walked outside the tent, allowing the cool breeze to dispel her weariness.Zh: 她抬头仰望天星，深吸一口气，准备迎接下一个黎明。En: She looked up at the stars in the sky, took a deep breath, and prepared to welcome the next dawn. Vocabulary Words:chilly: 冷飕飕temporary: 临时hospital: 医院exceed: 超过exhaustion: 疲惫complains: 抱怨alarm: 警报injured: 伤员challenging: 挑战性supplies: 药品equipment: 设备pressure: 压力priority: 优先complex: 复杂surgery: 手术responsibility: 责任preliminary: 初步supervision: 监督flickered: 闪烁stabilized: 稳定encouragement: 鼓励Thanksgiving: 感恩节celebration: 庆祝achievement: 成就感confident: 信心abilities: 能力breeze: 风dawn: 黎明tent: 帐篷career: 职业生涯

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Wine is about the humanity.  This concept hit me on a flight home from Rome. I was watching a movie and started to weep. I realized the human soul needs passion, passion forsomething; maybe another person, maybe a lifestyle, maybe a career, but passion drives our will. And wine is full of passion. To do it right, it takes nothing less than passion. Hey there, it's Paul Kalemkiarian on Wine Talks, and in this episode, I really wanted to get personal and share how deeply humanity and humility run through every thread of the wine world at its highest levels. I open the show reflecting on a profound sense of gratitude after tasting with some top producers—it reminded me why I'm passionate about this podcast. Wine isn't just a commodity to me; it's an expression of earth, spirit, and story, and the purpose of Wine Talks is to spread that message. I also let listeners into my own little world, sharing that I've tasted 100,000 wines over the years and even built a comprehensive database (and now an AI-driven app) to catalog all these bottles. It's quirky, but it keeps me grounded in what I love. Then, I shared a special moment from a recent trip to Rome, where I had the honor of attending the Vatican for the canonization of an Armenian archbishop. It was a powerful experience—full of history, pageantry, and meaning. Of course, the promised "private audience with the Pope" wasn't exactly one-on-one selfies, but still, being there among so many was remarkable. The journey continued to Puglia in southern Italy, where I managed, despite short notice, to meet with Mark Shannon of Amano wines. Mark's story resonated deeply—an American winemaker settling in an up-and-coming wine region, driven by pure passion. We recorded a heartfelt conversation, shared great food, and I came away reminded how wine connects people at the most human level. On my flight home, I got unexpectedly emotional watching Top Gun: Maverick. It hit home how we all seek passion and escape—sometimes in movies, sometimes in travel, sometimes in wine. No matter our circumstances, that longing for meaningful off-ramps never goes away. The show then explores not only the artistry and soulfulness in winemaking, but also the nuts-and-bolts of the business—from manipulated supermarket bottles that miss the mark to innovative new packaging concepts, marketing strategies, and the challenges faced by artisans like Mark Shannon trying to access the U.S. market. I shared anecdotes about recent guests—a geophysicist connecting volcanic soils to wine character, a business-savvy marketing pro, and other passionate personalities in the wine world. I reflected on the fascinating diversity of experiences, from NBA stars getting into wine to trailblazers supporting Armenian wine in the global conversation. In the end, I emphasized why I do this: it's for the humanity, the stories, and the connections that wine brings. My hope is always to bring listeners closer to the heart of wine—whether it's a legendary Bordeaux tasting or a birthday party at my own home. It's all about sharing, learning, and feeling something real. Cheers to the humanity of wine—and thanks for joining me on this episode of Wine Talks.         #winepodcast #WineTalks #PaulKalemkiarian #winetrade #winebusiness #winetasting #humanityinwine #PugliaItaly #Armenianwine #Bordeaux #NapaValley #passionforwine #storytelling #volcanicsoil #winemarketing #appellation #Primitivo #Zinfandel #winemakers #wineculture

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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Jenn Landis discuss:  Breaking free from golden handcuffs  Major career and life pivots and the courage to take them  Moving from making plans to chasing purpose    “So many of us chase plans when we need to chase purpose.” - Jenn Landis  “You may be released from a job, but that does not mean you are released from your calling.” - Jenn Landis    Guest Info: Jenn navigated her career from juggling three entry-level jobs to ringing the bell at the NY Stock Exchange as a C-Suite member of a $4.5B publicly traded company. She is a testament to the power of breakthroughs! Having experienced firsthand how these moments can dramatically change the trajectory of your life and career, she is determined to help you achieve your own career-altering Breakthroughs. In her first career, Jenn served as a businesswoman and HR senior executive, amassing over 25 years of experience, including six years as Senior VP & Chief HR Officer. In 2023, she made a purposeful pivot to broaden her reach by stepping away from a corporate leadership role. Now, Jenn leverages her background and expertise to help goal-minded professionals achieve transformative breakthrough moments.  As a keynote speaker, author, coach, leadership strategist, and breakthrough artist, Jenn's influence is expansive. Her book, *Break Up, Break In, Breakthrough: A Formula to Dramatically Change Your Career Trajectory, was released in July 2025    Podcast Book Work with Jenn Follow on IG, FB, YT, X - @AskJennLandis  or LinkedIn - in/jennlandis    Private Coaching with Dr. Sasha Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a certified Enneagram Coach and has over 6 years of experience coaching women like you through physician burnout. Dr. Shillcutt uses the Enneagram as a tool to help you understand yourself so you thrive in your relationships at home and work!   Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.