Podcasts about Language

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 13, 2025 is: peremptory • puh-REMP-tuh-ree • adjective Peremptory is a formal word used especially in legal contexts to describe an order, command, etc., that requires immediate compliance with no opportunity to show why one should not comply. It is also used disapprovingly to describe someone with an arrogant attitude, or something indicative of such an attitude. // The soldiers were given a peremptory order to abandon the mission. // The company's president tends to adopt a peremptory manner especially at the negotiating table. See the entry > Examples: “Cook had changed. He seemed restless and preoccupied. There was a peremptory tone, a raw edge in some of his dealings. Perhaps he had started to believe his own celebrity. Or perhaps, showing his age and the long toll of so many rough miles at sea, he had become less tolerant of the hardships and drudgeries of transoceanic sailing.” — Hampton Sides, The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook, 2024 Did you know? Peremptory comes from the Latin verb perimere, meaning “to take entirely” or “to destroy,” which in turn combines the prefix per- (“throughout” or “thoroughly”) and the verb emere (“to take”). Peremptory implies the removal of one's option to disagree or contest something, and sometimes suggests an abrupt dictatorial manner combined with an unwillingness to tolerate disobedience or dissent, as in “employees given a peremptory dismissal.” Not to sound peremptory ourselves, but don't confuse peremptory with the similar-sounding (and related) adjective preemptive, meaning “marked by the seizing of the initiative,” as in “a preemptive attack.”

What if your body has been speaking to you all along?//  INTENTION for this HYP JOURNEY // The intention for this hypnotic journey is for you to experience another lifetime that will help you better understand the language of your own body.In this lifetime.In this hypnotic journey, I'll guide you into another lifetime. A lifetime where understanding your body came naturally. You'll explore how you once moved, felt, and listened with ease, and bring that wisdom back into your life today.When you learn the language of your body, you stop second-guessing yourself. You start noticing what peace feels like. You catch burnout before it hits. And you begin to feel what one of my clients once called “being on your own side again.”//  TIME STAMPS // 0:00 - 6:04 :: A few mins for me to tee-up this journey for you6:05 - END :: Journey to Another Life// MORE HYP JOURNEY INFO + PREP // Access the PDF, hypnotic track and more here - https://www.jinaseer.com/session-prepEpisode 3 - Anatomy of a Past Life RegressionEpisode 214 - Awareness: Your New RealityEpisode 215 - Anatomy of a Hypnotic Journey: Another Lifetime, Higher Self & SuggestionEpisode 237 - Clear & Kind Communication With your Body  |  Theme Preview //  THE  VIDEO  //To have a dog snoring beside me as I do a hypnotic journey, or as I work, or read a book is such a relaxing energy to be in. One lazy day for my pups, I turned on the camera to watch them snooze for a bit. The video for this episode is available on...Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@JinaSeerSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2QVHsoLED5BZdHu5uMSG0s?si=jUnbXB6zTfqA2QUopImbKg//  SUBSCRIBE + LEARN MORE  //  SeerSessions.com and SeerSessions.com/subscribe to get on my email list.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1846"You get to Harvard, the rich kids still don't wanna be friends with you. Why not? Because you can't afford to split the table at the club on Friday night." - Vivian TuVivian Tu pulls back the curtain on something most people never talk about: why hard work and even elite credentials aren't enough to build real wealth. She walks through the brutal reality of class barriers with stories from Wall Street, where they literally have different names for people who are technically good at their jobs versus those who were born knowing which fork to use. The Harvard example hits hard because it exposes how even at the peak of merit-based achievement, you can still be locked out of the rooms where wealth actually happens. Not because you're not smart enough or didn't work hard enough, but because you can't afford to split a dinner bill at the club. She talks about proximity to wealth as learning a completely different language, one that teaches you not just who to know but how deals get discussed, how real wealth presents itself, and the tiny cultural signals that separate people who grew up with money from those performing wealth.What makes this conversation valuable is how practical Vivian gets about navigating these realities. She explains how her own wealthy friends opened doors to opportunities she never could have accessed otherwise, from US Open tickets on a bank's dime to connecting with the right business managers and accountants. But more than that, she teaches you how to spot the difference between real wealth and fake rich, breaking down the fundamental truth that people with actual money aren't trying to impress you. This isn't about becoming bitter or cynical about class barriers. It's about understanding the game well enough to play it smarter, recognizing that the path to wealth exists for anyone but looks completely different depending on where you start and who you learn from along the way.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 12, 2025 is: abide • uh-BYDE • verb If someone cannot abide someone or something bad, unpleasant, etc., they cannot tolerate or accept that person or thing. Abide can also mean "to accept without objection" and "to remain or continue." // I just can't abide such blatant dishonesty. // Residents agree to abide by the dorm's rules. See the entry > Examples: "If a legal party ... doesn't like a district court ruling, it is free to challenge the decision to a federal appellate court and then the Supreme Court. But while the appeal plays out, the legal party must abide by the ruling." — Will Rogers, The Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025 Did you know? Abide has abided in the English language since before the 12th century, picking up along the way several meanings and inflections that are now rare or no longer in use. For instance, one of abide's former meanings was "to stop" and its former past participle was abidden (whereas we now use abided or abode). Today, abide often turns up in the phrase "can't abide" to say that someone cannot tolerate or accept something. The expression abide by, which means "to accept and be guided by (something)," is also common. Related terms include abiding, meaning "continuing for a long time" or "not changing" (as in "an abiding friendship"), abidance ("continuance" or "the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do"), and abode ("the place where someone lives").

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips and personal experience.  The Question: "My question is about breaking a negative habit. My long-term boyfriend is wonderful, patient, and always makes sure I finish, but sometimes I find myself not wanting to have sex at all because I don't feel like giving myself the time. It's like, “ugh, it takes too long and who has time for that?” How can I change that mindset, stop rushing my pleasure, and actually enjoy the process?" What We Cover in This Episode: Why it's so hard to give yourself permission to take the time. And how guilt or pressure shows up even with a loving partner. Where the “too much work” mindset comes from. We trace it back to messages about sex, bodies, and being “easy.” Why it's normal to feel impatient with your own pleasure. And how to shift out of that without forcing it. How to make slowing down feel good instead of awkward. Real ways to make the build-up part of the fun again. What to do when your brain won't shut up during sex. Simple ways to come back to your body without overthinking. How to talk to your partner when you need more time. Language that feels natural, not clinical or awkward. Where to go from here. Check out our new ⁠1:1 coaching program⁠ and see how we can help you confidence, communicate better, and get the pleasure you deserve. ⁠Learn more about 1:1 coaching HERE! Get Honeydew Me Merch HERE!⁠ ⁠⁠Join our Patreon and access exclusive content HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When was the last time you felt completely alive with your partner, not because of what you did, but because of how connected you felt? No new toys, no faraway trips, no clever tricks. Just presence. Just energy. Just the spark that comes from truly seeing and being seen. In this Language of Love Session, I sit down with Rachel, a listener and student of Sex Magic, who joined one of my live events in New Jersey and left with a notebook full of questions and a heart full of curiosity. Together, we explore what really fuels passion after the honeymoon fades. It's not dopamine or novelty, but the deeper vibrational energy that connects two people soul to soul. We explore:  Why true intimacy starts with awareness, not more techniques How to tell the difference between dopamine-fueled excitement and deep energetic connection How curiosity can dissolve judgment and open your heart wider What to do when one partner feels the energy instantly and the other doesn't (yet) How to hold your vibration without taking on someone else's emotions The concept of the Quantum Love Map and its relevance to vibrational matching Why we attract emotionally heavy people and how to stop being their anchor How raising your frequency naturally transforms your relationships Simple Sex Magic practices to clarify desire and realign with what you truly want The importance of being in a high energetic state during sex to enhance the manifestation process. This conversation is for anyone who's ever looked at their partner and wondered, Can we ever feel that spark again? The answer is yes, but it doesn't come from doing more. It comes from being more: more present, more attuned, more alive. Passion never really dies; it just waits for you to come back home to your body, your energy, and your heart. And if this episode lit something up in you, keep the flame going. Grab your copy of Sex Magic and explore the free meditations and tools at healwithlaura.com. I'd love to hear your story or your question for our next book club, just send me an email at languageoflovepod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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John and Christian discuss how "loaded language" within cults and charismatic movements creates communication barriers, spiritual elitism, and moral confusion. They explore how words like faith, doubt, spirit-filled, and Jezebel spirit carry entire doctrines that alienate others and discourage honest inquiry. Drawing from their experiences leaving high-control religious groups, they show how language can shape identity and restrict thought—turning simple words into tools of control.Together they examine how even well-meaning Christians can drift into self-righteous rhetoric and "church-speak" that isolates them from both outsiders and fellow believers. The conversation connects biblical examples, psychology of cult speech, and cultural references like Harry Potter to show how prideful communication dehumanizes others and undermines the gospel's inclusivity.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

Do your words build up or tear down?In this heartfelt episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer, CSP — “The Vibrant Coach” — sits down with Genice DeCorte, CEO of HealthShare Credit Union, to talk about the real power of words in leadership.Genice shares her inspiring journey from a 16-year-old credit union co-op student to becoming a seasoned leader and mentor to other small credit unions. She reminds us that communication isn't just about information — it's about impact. Every word a leader speaks can inspire, comfort, or empower others.Together, Nicole and Genice explore:How to use words that uplift and unite your teamWhy appreciation and handwritten thank-you notes still matterThe power of one-on-one lunches to build trust and candorHow to foster real-time communication across teams and locationsWhy leaders must “coach people in or coach them out” — with kindness and clarityThis episode is a masterclass in compassionate leadership, communication, and the importance of building a culture that loves hard and listens well.Vibrant Highlights:[00:07:00] Words Matter — Choose Them WiselyGenice explains how leaders' words can inspire, motivate, or comfort — or do the opposite. Every conversation shapes the culture.[00:11:40] The 11-Year Impact of One ConversationA story of how something Genice said over a decade ago helped someone through grief — proving that what we say lasts longer than we think.[00:16:00] Find Your “Posse” Through Professional AssociationsNicole and Genice discuss the power of community, connection, and finding mentors and peers who lift you up.[00:26:50] Feedback and Follow-Up: How to Coach EffectivelyGenice shares how she reframes “being called to the manager's office” as positive, timely, and caring communication — not punishment.[00:35:00] Leadership Lunches that Build Candor and ConnectionLearn how one-on-one lunches give employees a safe space to share honest feedback — and generate real organizational improvements.[00:44:50] Communicating Change and “WIIFM” ThinkingGenice reveals how she keeps her team informed during transitions — always explaining “What's In It For Me” to keep morale high.Connect with Genice:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genice-decorte-b9808232/IG: https://www.instagram.com/genicedeco/FB: https://www.facebook.com/genice.decorte/X: https://x.com/genicedAlso mentioned in this episode:The One-Minute Manager by Blanchard & Johnson: https://a.co/d/hU66kZ0Listen at vibrantculture.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts!Book Nicole to help your organization ignite clarity, accountability, and energy through her SHINE™ Coaching Methodology.Visit vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/SMbxA90bfXE

The witches' victory lap after a successful mission is cut woefully short. Annie reveals her storied past - deeply intertwining one of the aviatrixes in the mistakes of her long-absent brother. Special thanks to Matti Wells, Kevin DiFazio, Matthew Kastner, Chloe Familton, Will Cloud, Justin - The DM's Guide, GM Ashowan, Nate Scott Jones, Mars Sultar and someone who wished to remain anonymous - for providing additional mission pool points or "biscuits" for us to use in times of great peril (and bad rolls).Want to support the folks in the cockpit who are making this show happen?Tip us on Kofi, and follow us on social media https://linktr.ee/wingwomenpodGeneral CW: War/Military Themes and Violence, Language, Suggestive dialogue and situations.Mentioned death of named and unnamed NPCS: 1.56-2.06, 2.25-3.03Discussion of bullet wounds/injuries sustained in combat: 4.30-4.50, 5.18-5.30, 7.36-7.54, 9.27-9.40, 12.20-12.30, 16.20-17.04, 20.30-52, 30.55-31.13Mentioned drug and alcohol abuse: 5.44-5.54Smoking (tobacco): 5.56-6.01 Suggestive dialogue: 11.58-12.20, 13.40-14.34, 20.40-21.01, 28.22-28.56, 30.35-30.39, 32.00-32.22, 34.10-34.17 Discussions of unjust incarceration: 17.55-19.28, 25.45-26.07 Vomiting 29.15-29.20Mentions of institutionalization: 36.00-36.14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Episode Was Made In Partnership With The Scotch Whisky Association. Check out our 2023 Audio Special with them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-future-of-scotch-whisky/id1535212212?i=1000596306265 Scotch whisky isn't just a drink - it's Britain's biggest food and drink export, powering over 40,000 UK jobs. But now it's under threat. Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association and former British ambassador, warns that rising taxes, global tariffs, and climate pressures could derail one of the UK's most powerful industries. In this episode, he reveals:

In this podcast episode, you will learn how to make suggestions clearly in English. We explain easy ways to accept suggestions and also how to say no politely. You will understand how to give reasons when you make suggestions. The episode also covers the right intonation to use when suggesting something. This lesson will help you speak English more confidently and naturally.Perfect for B2 level learners, the explanations are simple and practical. Listen and practice to sound more like a native speaker.Share Your ThoughtsSupport the showImprove your English step by step. My online courses cover grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice — prices start from just €7.99. Enrol today and start improving your English ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/online-learning-courses/

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks are joined by Camie Fenton, a long-time resident of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Camie shares her extraordinary journey of belonging, community, and creativity after making San Miguel her home for the past 25 years.Key Discussion Highlights:Camie's San Miguel Story:Camie reflects on her ties to the city, first forged through her uncle's post-war art studies and deepened through familial connections and her own pursuit of art. She describes the enchanting street culture, architecture, and spontaneous warmth that drew her permanently to San Miguel.Changing Community:Camie talks about the rise of the Mexican middle class, infrastructural growth, and increased sophistication, but notes that the authentic soul of the city endures, especially in its markets, traditions, and welcoming spirit.Building Connections:Doreen shares how Camie's openness and hospitality influenced her own decision to settle in San Miguel, sparking a conversation about the city's strong sense of inclusion and non-transactional, spontaneous kindness.Cross-Cultural Blending:The episode delves into the integration between long-standing Mexican families and North American expats, with Camie describing a collaborative environment, especially in local NGOs and charities. Language may present some barriers, but shared experiences and compassion prevail.Advice for New Expats:Camie encourages newcomers to “smile, compliment people's babies, and practice kindness.” She emphasizes the power of humility, humor, and a willingness to connect as keys to moving beyond observer status and becoming part of the fabric of San Miguel.Personal Growth:Camie shares how living in San Miguel has allowed her to reinvent herself, pursue latent interests, and contribute to community storytelling—all in a way that transcends societal expectations and allows her to experience true belonging.Memorable Quotes“Belonging comes from our connectivity to what we do… crossing the street to the bodega, joining charities, saying hello.”“There's a lack of the transactional aspect - you're just invited to be part of something for no other reason than connection.”“If you can't laugh at yourself, you probably shouldn't come… it really takes some humility to ask for help.”Resources MentionedAtención Newspaper – An English-language publication for San Miguel's expat communitySan Miguel Walking and Shopping Guide – Cami's guide for exploring the city's best neighborhoods and spotsLocal NGOs & Charities – Such as Save the Rio Laja, Feed the Hungry, Pro Niños, Amigos de AnimalesSupport the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.

Do you often find yourself giving instructions filled with "don't" and "no"? Dr. Roger Smith challenges parents to adopt a positive communication style. This episode teaches you how to stop barking orders and start framing instructions in terms of the desired behavior. Instead of saying "Don't forget your lunch," learn to say "Remember your lunch." Discover this subtle but powerful shift that assumes competence, focuses on freedom, and fosters a more positive, effective way of giving directions to your children—and everyone else. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com 

In this solo deep dive, Dani unpacks the deleterious dark side of “niceness,” and explores how our cultural obsession with being good, polite, and palatable keeps us dishonest, disconnected, and disempowered — and how reclaiming authenticity is the only path to real integrity and intimacy. Along the way, she explores the weaponization of “privilege,” the pitfalls of polarized thinking, and the covert ways philanthropy and media co-opt truth-telling.This episode is a fiery reminder that playing “nice” isn't the same thing as being kind — and that speaking truth, even when it's uncomfortable, is the most loving act of all.Tune in, share widely, and stop being nice already!Watch on Odysee. Listen on Progressive Radio Network and podcast platforms everywhere.Part 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatzAll things Dani, including books, courses, coaching + consulting:www.danikatz.comPlus, schwag:danikatz.threadless.comChemical Free Body Green Powder, et al:https://www.chemicalfreebody.com/DANI28299Show notes:Article on Santa Fe shenanigans Radio silence in Journalism Online ghosting in biz relationships Linear time lie & mortality codes Playing with Quantum LanguageUn-casting the “mid-life” spell De-programming aging/death consciousness Betterarchy book reading on ‘Privilege'Analysis: 'Democratic Socialism is…..'‘Victimhood' of people in power The Democrats tweet on ‘their shutdown'Using transitional language authenticallyBeing ‘nice' vs communicating honestly Topics Covered· Why “being nice” often means betraying our truth, our bodies, and our boundaries· How social conditioning trains us to equate niceness with goodness — and authenticity with danger· The energetic and emotional toll of performative kindness· The difference between kindness and niceness, and why one liberates while the other enslaves· The weaponization of the word “privilege” — how it reinforces division, victimhood, and hierarchy· A live reading from The Language of Betterarchy on the distortion and misuse of “privilege”· How “privilege” narratives sustain power structures and keep us fighting each other· Inside the Santa Fe philanthropic/activist grift: how billionaire foundations fund ideological “accelerators”· The psychological mechanisms behind guilt, virtue signaling, and moral posturing· Why being honest — not “nice” — is the most loving act we can offer· Language upgrades and quantum-linguistic tools for reclaiming personal sovereignty· What happens when we stop silencing truth to make others comfortable

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 11, 2025 is: doughty • DOW-tee • adjective Doughty is a word with an old-fashioned flair used to describe someone who is brave, strong, and determined. // The monument celebrates the doughty townspeople who fended off invaders centuries ago. See the entry > Examples: “The film chooses to render our doughty heroes' super-costumes as cerulean-blue rollneck sweaters, which is a puzzling choice both aesthetically and practically: knitwear seems literally ill-fitted to derring-do.” — Glen Weldon, NPR, 25 July 2025 Did you know? There's no doubt that doughty has persevered in the English language—it's traceable all the way back to the Old English word dohtig—but how to pronounce it? One might assume that doughty should be pronounced DAW-tee, paralleling similarly spelled words like bought and sought, or perhaps with a long o, as in dough. But the vowel sound in doughty is the same as in doubt, and in fact, over the centuries, doughty's spelling was sometimes confused with that of the now obsolete word doubty (“full of doubt”), which could be the reason we have the pronunciation we use today. The homophonous dowdy (“having a dull or uninteresting appearance”) can also be a source of confusion; an easy way to remember the difference is that you can't spell doughty without the letters in tough (“physically and emotionally strong”).

EPISODE 20: THE LANGUAGE OF LOSS Dying Laughing with Jessimae This episode is about the hardest gift we ever give — letting go. Jessimae shares what she learned from planning her dog Carlin's last day: how she knew it was time, the choice between home or hospital, and how even grief has its own language. It's tender, funny, and full of love because that's what Carlin gave her every single day.

learn to talk about consequences

learn to talk about consequences

learn to talk about consequences

learn how to discuss the most impressive or memorable aspects of a past experience

learn how to discuss the most impressive or memorable aspects of a past experience

learn how to discuss the most impressive or memorable aspects of a past experience

learn to make an invitation in German

learn to make an invitation in German

learn to make an invitation in German

learn how to talk about what someone is doing in Italian

learn how to talk about what someone is doing in Italian

learn how to talk about what someone is doing in Italian

learn to describe someone's actions in French

learn to describe someone's actions in French

learn to describe someone's actions in French

learn to casually describe an event

learn to casually describe an event

learn to casually describe an event

learn to talk about health in Thai

learn to talk about health in Thai

practice using expressions like "I have a headache" or "My back hurts"

learn to casually describe an event

learn to casually describe an event

learn to casually describe an event

learn how to give clear instructions and requests

learn how to give clear instructions and requests

learn how to give clear instructions and requests

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