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Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, and New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades transforming lives around the world. Melinda opens up to Hoda about why her latest chapter is more personal than ever, how she learned to let go of perfection, and what it means to lead with empathy. She reflects on her lifelong advocacy for women and families, the faith and friendships that have grounded her, and why she believes the smallest acts of kindness can spark the biggest change. Plus, she shares where her focus lies today through her work with Pivotal Ventures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi! Another solo from my cozy nook, and I get into a lot. First a little High/Low of the week and a little recap of our funny night celebrating our 10th anniversary. Then we go deeper. I'm answering questions that have really been sitting with me this month: What's taking up the most mental real estate lately? What emotions keep visiting? What's a story that I keep telling myself that isn't actually true anymore? What lies my anxiety loves to tell me and the fears that make no logical sense but continue to show up. And a list of my toxic traits that were funny to gather. If you're in the mood for a cozy, honest, reflection session full of good questions to ask yourself and your loved ones, this is for you. I love you! This episode is brought to you by Jones Road Beauty, Minted, Neiman Marcus, The RealReal, and Primal Kitchen. This holiday season, simplify your routine with makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional. From November 18th - December 1st, Jones Road is doing their first ever Black Friday sale! Go to JonesRoadBeauty.com to get up to 20% off sitewide.Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code WITHWHIT for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper.No one makes the holidays shine brighter than The RealReal. And now, get TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS OFF of your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/WHITIf you are looking for gifts that will actually surprise and delight, head to Neiman Marcus. It's the ultimate destination for holiday gifting - for everyone on your list (and a few things for yourself.) It's easier than ever to find Primal Kitchen Pure Avocado Oil because it's now available at Walmart. You can find Primal Kitchen in Walmart stores or online at Walmart.com and PrimalKitchen.com.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Sparks of Tradition: A Deepavali Love Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीपावली की ठंडी शाम थी।En: It was a cool Deepavali evening.Hi: पतझड़ की हवाएं हल्की थीं और आसमान में रंगीन रोशनी चमक रही थी।En: The autumn winds were gentle and colorful lights were sparkling in the sky.Hi: एक आधुनिक उपनगर में, हर घर दीयों की माला से सुशोभित था।En: In a modern suburb, every house was adorned with strings of diyas.Hi: समुदाय केंद्र में लोग दीपावली मना रहे थे।En: At the community center, people were celebrating Deepavali.Hi: यहां मंच पर लोग नाच-गाना कर रहे थे और विभिन्न स्टॉल्स पर पारंपरिक खाद्य व हस्तशिल्प प्रदर्शित हो रहे थे।En: On stage, people were dancing and singing, while various stalls showcased traditional food and handicrafts.Hi: आ

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Coffee to Courage: A Rainy Night Awakens New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Bergen, i hjertet av det kjølige høstregnet, ventet Fjordside Coffee Shop som en varm oase for dem som søkte ly.En: In Bergen, in the heart of the cool autumn rain, Fjordside Coffee Shop waited as a warm oasis for those seeking shelter.No: De store vinduene rammet inn fjorden, der skyer hang lavt og regnet trommet lett mot glasset.En: The large windows framed the fjord, where clouds hung low and the rain drummed lightly against the glass.No: Inne i den lune kaféen, ved et bord nær vinduet, satt Sigrid med en kopp te i hendene.En: Inside the cozy café, at a table near the window, sat Sigrid with a cup of tea in her hands.No: Hun nøt den varme dampen som steg opp mens hun kikket ut på det grå landskapet.En: She enjoyed the warm steam rising as she gazed out at the gray landscape.No: Sigrid, en musikkstudent, var kjent for å være innadvendt.En: Sigrid, a music student, was known for being introverted.No: Hun foretrakk å holde seg i bakgrunnen, gjerne med en bok eller et musikkstykke som selskap.En: She preferred to stay in the background, often with a book or a piece of music as company.No: Ved siden av henne i køen for å bestille, kom Oskar inn fra regnet, dryppende og smilende.En: Next to her in the queue to order, Oskar came in from the rain, dripping and smiling.No: Han studerte filosofi og elsket samtaler som kunne vare i timesvis.En: He was studying philosophy and loved conversations that could last for hours.No: "Sigrid, er det ikke?En: "Sigrid, isn't it?"No: " spurte Oskar med et vennlig smil, da han gjenkjente henne fra universitetet.En: Oskar asked with a friendly smile, as he recognized her from the university.No: "Jo," svarte Sigrid, overrasket over at han husket navnet hennes.En: "Yes," Sigrid replied, surprised that he remembered her name.No: Regnet fortsatte å slå mot vinduene, og stemningen inne ga dem ro til å prate.En: The rain continued to beat against the windows, and the atmosphere inside gave them the calm to chat.No: De delte en lidenskap for musikk.En: They shared a passion for music.No: Sigrid fortalte om sin kjærlighet for klassisk musikk, mens Oskar delte sin fascinasjon for jazzens improvisasjoner.En: Sigrid spoke of her love for classical music, while Oskar shared his fascination with jazz improvisation.No: Samtalen fløt lett mellom dem, og Sigrid merket en gnist av nysgjerrighet og åpenhet våkne i henne.En: The conversation flowed easily between them, and Sigrid felt a spark of curiosity and openness awaken within her.No: "Det er en åpen mic kveld i kveld," foreslo Oskar, og hans stemme var fylt med oppmuntring.En: "There's an open mic night tonight," suggested Oskar, his voice filled with encouragement.No: "Du bør bli med.En: "You should join."No: "Sigrid nølte først, bekymret for sin sjenanse og tvil.En: Sigrid hesitated at first, concerned about her shyness and doubt.No: Men hun husket ordene til Henrik, hennes gode venn, som alltid oppmuntret henne til å utfordre seg selv.En: But she remembered the words of Henrik, her good friend, who always encouraged her to challenge herself.No: "Jeg blir med," sa hun til slutt, overrasket over sin egen besluttsomhet.En: "I'll join," she said at last, surprised at her own determination.No: Da kvelden kom, fant Sigrid og Oskar seg blant en liten folkemengde i et intimt lokale.En: When evening came, Sigrid and Oskar found themselves among a small crowd in an intimate venue.No: Lysene var dempet, og scenen var rigget for enkeltstående mikrofoner.En: The lights were dimmed, and the stage was set up for lone microphones.No: Oskar meldte henne på listen, og snart var Sigrid på scenen.En: Oskar signed her up on the list, and soon Sigrid was on stage.No: Hjertet hennes slo raskt, men hun husket hvorfor hun var der – for å bli mer tilkoblet, for å finne nye måter å uttrykke seg på.En: Her heart raced, but she remembered why she was there—to become more connected, to find new ways to express herself.No: Hun begynte å synge en sang hun hadde skrevet selv, med øynene nesten lukket for å holde fokus.En: She began to sing a song she had written herself, with her eyes almost closed to maintain focus.No: Stemmen hennes fylte rommet, og da hun sluttet, ble stillheten brutt av varm applaus.En: Her voice filled the room, and when she finished, the silence was broken by warm applause.No: Sigrid åpnet øynene og så et hav av smilende ansikter, inkludert Oskars, som strålte av stolthet.En: Sigrid opened her eyes and saw a sea of smiling faces, including Oskar's, which beamed with pride.No: Etter forestillingen følte Sigrid en ny følelse av styrke og tillit.En: After the performance, Sigrid felt a new sense of strength and confidence.No: Sammen med Oskar, forlot hun lokalet, full av takknemlighet.En: Together with Oskar, she left the venue, full of gratitude.No: Hun hadde brutt ut av sin innadvendte tilværelse og funnet både vennskap og mot.En: She had broken out of her introverted shell and found both friendship and courage.No: Da de gikk tilbake mot Fjordside Coffee Shop under paraplyer, visste Sigrid at denne kvelden bare var starten på nye eventyr, og at hun kunne takke både rainet og det lille kaffestedet i Bergen for denne forvandlingen.En: As they walked back toward Fjordside Coffee Shop under umbrellas, Sigrid knew that this evening was just the beginning of new adventures, and she could thank both the rain and the little coffee shop in Bergen for this transformation. Vocabulary Words:oasis: oaseshelter: lyintroverted: innadvendtqueue: køenatmosphere: stemningpassion: lidenskapfascination: fascinasjonimprovisation: improvisasjonerhesitated: nøltedetermination: besluttsomhetvenue: lokaledimmed: dempetmicrophones: mikrofonerfocus: fokusapplause: applausstrength: styrkegratitude: takknemlighettransformation: forvandlingcozy: lunebackground: bakgrunnendripping: dryppenderecognized: gjenkjentesilence: stillhetenconfidence: tillitintroverted shell: innadvendte tilværelseadventures: eventyrchallenge: utfordrestudent: studentconnected: tilkobletspark: gnist

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Sweden with Thanks: Bridging Cultures in a Dorm Kitchen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: När löven började skifta till guld och rött, flyttade Linnea in i sitt nya studenthem i USA.En: When the leaves started turning to gold and red, Linnea moved into her new student dorm in the USA.Sv: För första gången bodde hon långt ifrån sin familj i Sverige, och världen omkring henne var full av nya intryck och dofter.En: For the first time, she lived far from her family in Sweden, and the world around her was full of new sights and smells.Sv: Studentkorridoren var livlig och dekorerad med pumpor och fallna löv.En: The student corridor was lively and decorated with pumpkins and fallen leaves.Sv: Det doftade kanel och äppelcider från köket där studenterna samlades.En: It smelled of cinnamon and apple cider from the kitchen where the students gathered.Sv: Linnea försökte anpassa sig till detta nya liv men kände sig ibland ensam.En: Linnea tried to adjust to this new life but sometimes felt lonely.Sv: Thanksgiving närmade sig, en högtid hon aldrig firat.En: Thanksgiving was approaching, a holiday she had never celebrated.Sv: Hennes rumskamrater Erik och Sofia pratade livligt om förberedelserna, och Linnea kände sig som en främling i sitt eget hem.En: Her roommates Erik and Sofia talked animatedly about the preparations, and Linnea felt like a stranger in her own home.Sv: "Du borde fira med oss," föreslog Erik en kväll när de alla satt i den lilla köket.En: "You should celebrate with us," suggested Erik one evening when they were all sitting in the small kitchen.Sv: "Vi tänker hålla en enkel middag i studentrummet."En: "We're planning to hold a simple dinner in the dorm room."Sv: Linnea tvekar.En: Linnea hesitated.Sv: "Jag vet inte...En: "I don't know...Sv: Det känns konstigt.En: It feels strange.Sv: Jag känner knappt till högtiden."En: I barely know the holiday."Sv: "Men det vore roligt att ha dig med," insisterade Sofia, med ett varmt leende.En: "But it would be fun to have you join us," insisted Sofia, with a warm smile.Sv: "Du kan laga något svenskt om du vill."En: "You can make something Swedish if you want."Sv: Linnea tänkte på sin mammas köttbullar och lingonsylt, och idéen om att dela en del av sin kultur kändes plötsligt mindre skrämmande.En: Linnea thought of her mother's meatballs and lingonberry jam, and the idea of sharing a part of her culture suddenly felt less daunting.Sv: "Okej, jag ska göra köttbullar," sade hon till slut.En: "Okay, I'll make meatballs," she finally said.Sv: Dagen för Thanksgiving kom, och luftens kyliga bris brötas av kamraters skratt och livliga konversationer.En: The day of Thanksgiving arrived, and the chilly breeze in the air was countered by the laughter and lively conversations of friends.Sv: I det lilla köket kämpade Linnea med att forma och steka köttbullar, medan Erik och Sofia fixade pumpapaj och tranbärssås.En: In the small kitchen, Linnea struggled to shape and fry meatballs, while Erik and Sofia prepared pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.Sv: Trots att köket var trångt, fanns det en värme i gemenskapen.En: Despite the cramped kitchen, there was warmth in the camaraderie.Sv: När alla satte sig för att äta, frågade Sofia om Linnea kunde berätta om hennes familjs traditioner.En: As everyone sat down to eat, Sofia asked if Linnea could tell them about her family's traditions.Sv: Linnea kände plötsligt en värme i bröstet när hon delade minnen av svenska julhögtider och somrar vid sjön.En: Linnea suddenly felt a warmth in her chest as she shared memories of Swedish Christmas holidays and summers by the lake.Sv: Erik och Sofia lyssnade nyfiket och skrattade åt de roliga berättelserna.En: Erik and Sofia listened curiously and laughed at the funny stories.Sv: Kvällen avslutades med att de alla skålade med varma muggar av äppelcider.En: The evening ended with everyone toasting with warm mugs of apple cider.Sv: Linnea kände en ny känsla av tillhörighet, som om hon gjort en bit av detta främmande land till sitt eget hem.En: Linnea felt a new sense of belonging, as if she had made a piece of this foreign country her own home.Sv: Thanksgiving hade blivit en bro mellan hennes gamla och nya värld, och hon insåg att hem inte bara var en plats, utan en känsla hon kunde bära med sig överallt.En: Thanksgiving had become a bridge between her old and new worlds, and she realized that home was not just a place, but a feeling she could carry with her everywhere.Sv: Medan Erik och Sofia diskuterade planerna för nästa semester, kände Linnea hur hennes oro över att vara ensam sakta bortbleknade.En: As Erik and Sofia discussed plans for the next holiday, Linnea felt her worries about being alone slowly fade away.Sv: Hon log för sig själv, tackade för sin nyfunna trygghet och visste att hon hade hittat vänner i ett främmande land, och kanske hade skapat en ny tradition.En: She smiled to herself, thankful for her newfound security, and she knew she had found friends in a foreign land, and perhaps had created a new tradition. Vocabulary Words:leaves: lövencinnamon: kaneladjust: anpassalonely: ensamapproaching: närmade sigcelebrated: firatanimatedly: livligthesitated: tvekadedaunting: skrämmandechilly: kyligabreeze: briscamaraderie: kamratskapcuriously: nyfikettraditions: traditionertoasting: skåladebelonging: tillhörighetrealized: insågforeign: främmandebridge: brocramped: trångtconversations: konversationergathered: samladessuggested: föreslogstruggled: kämpadesharing: delamemories: minnenlistened: lyssnadefelt: kändehome: hemsecurity: trygghet

Ravens, crows and the last Irish wolf, diplomatic journeys and a poetry journal's elegant farewell, with John MacKenna, Denise Blake, Zoë Devlin, Paul Muldoon, Nell Regan, Paul Johnston, James Harpur and Billy Collins

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Fear to Forever: Alessandro's Rainy Proposal in Rome Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Alessandro camminava nervosamente vicino alla Fontana di Trevi, il cuore colmo di emozioni contrastanti.En: Alessandro walked nervously near the Fontana di Trevi, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.It: L'acqua scorreva tranquilla, riflettendo le luci soffuse della sera d'autunno.En: The water flowed calmly, reflecting the soft lights of the autumn evening.It: Intorno a lui, turisti scattavano foto, ammirando la magnificenza della fontana barocca.En: Around him, tourists snapped photos, admiring the magnificence of the baroque fountain.It: Le foglie gialle e rosse danzavano nell'aria fresca, aggiungendo un tocco di romanticismo al panorama.En: Yellow and red leaves danced in the cool air, adding a touch of romance to the scene.It: Giulia era accanto a lui, sorridente, ignara del turbinio di pensieri che affollava la mente di Alessandro.En: Giulia was beside him, smiling, unaware of the whirlwind of thoughts crowding Alessandro's mind.It: Era una donna paziente e amorevole, sempre al suo fianco.En: She was a patient and loving woman, always by his side.It: Alessandro aveva pianificato tutto.En: Alessandro had planned everything.It: Aveva il piccolo anello nascosto nella tasca della giacca, pronto per il momento perfetto.En: He had the small ring hidden in his jacket pocket, ready for the perfect moment.It: Ma c'era qualcosa che non riusciva a scrollarsi di dosso: la sua paura di impegnarsi.En: But there was something he couldn't shake off: his fear of commitment.It: Mentre camminavano, una folata di vento annunziò un'improvvisa pioggia autunnale.En: As they walked, a gust of wind heralded an unexpected autumn rain.It: Alessandro si fermò, guardando il cielo scuro con preoccupazione.En: Alessandro stopped, looking at the dark sky with concern.It: Le gocce di pioggia cominciarono a cadere, prima lente e sparse, poi sempre più fitte.En: The raindrops began to fall, first slow and sparse, then thicker and faster.It: Giulia rise e prese Alessandro per mano, correndo verso un piccolo riparo.En: Giulia laughed and took Alessandro by the hand, running towards a small shelter.It: Avvolti dall'acqua, Alessandro pensò a quanto fosse folle la vita.En: Wrapped in the rain, Alessandro thought about how crazy life was.It: Tutta la sua paura sembrava stupida davanti alla semplicità del momento.En: All his fear seemed foolish in the simplicity of the moment.It: Il cuore batteva forte.En: His heart was pounding.It: Aveva paura, sì, ma non solo della pioggia o del futuro.En: He was afraid, yes, but not just of the rain or the future.It: Aveva paura di perdere Giulia.En: He was afraid of losing Giulia.It: D'un tratto, sentì crescere dentro di sé una forza nuova.En: Suddenly, he felt a new strength growing inside him.It: Prese un respiro profondo, gli occhi fissi su Giulia, i capelli bagnati incorniciavano il suo viso delicato.En: He took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on Giulia, her wet hair framing her delicate face.It: Scelse l'istante imperfetto, il disordine della pioggia, per fare il grande passo.En: He chose the imperfect moment, the disarray of the rain, to take the big step.It: "Giulia," disse con voce tremante, "voglio trascorrere il resto della mia vita con te.En: "Giulia," he said with a trembling voice, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you.It: Vuoi sposarmi?"En: Will you marry me?"It: Giulia lo guardò sorpresa, poi scoppiò a ridere di gioia.En: Giulia looked at him surprised, then burst out laughing with joy.It: "Sì, Alessandro!En: "Yes, Alessandro!It: Certo che sì!"En: Of course, yes!"It: Abbracciandosi sotto la pioggia, il mondo intorno a loro sembrò dissolversi.En: Hugging under the rain, the world around them seemed to dissolve.It: La fontana brillava, l'acqua intorno danzava come a celebrare la loro promessa.En: The fountain glistened, the water around danced as if to celebrate their promise.It: Alessandro si sentiva libero, leggero, come se la pioggia avesse lavato via ogni paura e dubbio.En: Alessandro felt free, light, as if the rain had washed away every fear and doubt.It: In quel momento, Alessandro capì che l'amore era più forte di qualsiasi timore.En: In that moment, Alessandro understood that love was stronger than any fear.It: Aveva abbracciato la sua vulnerabilità, e in cambio, aveva trovato la felicità.En: He had embraced his vulnerability, and in return, had found happiness.It: Sotto la pioggia romana, iniziava il loro nuovo capitolo, bagnato ma splendente di amore.En: Under the Roman rain, their new chapter began, wet but shining with love.It: Era un giorno d'autunno che Alessandro e Giulia non avrebbero mai dimenticato.En: It was an autumn day that Alessandro and Giulia would never forget.It: Il giorno in cui, sotto il cielo piovoso di Roma, Alessandro aveva superato la sua paura e scelto l'amore.En: The day when, under the rainy sky of Roma, Alessandro had overcome his fear and chosen love. Vocabulary Words:nervously: nervosamenteemotions: emozionicalmly: tranquillalights: lucimagnificence: magnificenzabaroque: baroccaleaves: foglieromance: romanticismowhirlwind: turbiniothoughts: pensieripatient: pazienteplanned: pianificatocommitment: impegnarsigust: folataconcern: preoccupazioneraindrops: gocce di pioggiasparse: sparseshelter: riparowrapped: avvoltisimplicity: semplicitàpounding: battevadisarray: disordinetrembling: tremanteburst out laughing: scoppiò a riderehugging: abbracciandosiglistened: brillavafree: liberovulnerability: vulnerabilitàhappiness: felicitàchosen: scelto

Fluent Fiction - French: Chasing Dreams in the Shadows of the Eiffel Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles rousses tapissent le sol près de la tour Eiffel.En: The russet leaves carpet the ground near the tour Eiffel.Fr: Les touristes, chapeaux sur la tête, lèvent les yeux, émerveillés par la majesté de la tour.En: The tourists, hats on their heads, look up, amazed by the majesty of the tower.Fr: Paris est en fête pour l'Armistice.En: Paris is celebrating l'Armistice.Fr: Les rues résonnent des sons de trompettes et de rires.En: The streets resonate with the sounds of trumpets and laughter.Fr: Émile, un jeune artiste, se tient là, inquiet.En: Émile, a young artist, stands there, worried.Fr: Son amie Chantal, qui vient de passer la semaine à un colloque historique, lui a donné rendez-vous ici.En: His friend Chantal, who has just spent the week at a historical conference, has arranged to meet him here.Fr: Elle porte une lettre importante qu'elle veut lui remettre.En: She carries an important letter she wants to give him.Fr: Cette lettre pourrait changer la vie d'Émile : une bourse pour une école d'art prestigieuse.En: This letter could change Émile's life: a scholarship for a prestigious art school.Fr: Mais voilà, parmi la foule dense, Chantal a perdu la lettre.En: But alas, among the dense crowd, Chantal has lost the letter.Fr: Elle cherche frénétiquement dans son sac, rien.En: She frantically searches through her bag, nothing.Fr: Le temps presse, son train part bientôt.En: Time is of the essence, her train leaves soon.Fr: Émile voit son visage pâlir.En: Émile sees her face grow pale.Fr: Luc, le guide sympathique, surnommé "le sourire de la tour", les rejoint.En: Luc, the friendly guide, nicknamed "the smile of the tower," joins them.Fr: Il est préoccupé par la baisse du nombre de touristes mais reste toujours de bonne humeur.En: He is worried about the decline in the number of tourists but always remains in good spirits.Fr: « Qu'est-ce qui se passe ?En: "What's going on?"Fr: » demande Luc, voyant leur embarras.En: asks Luc, seeing their embarrassment.Fr: « Chantal a perdu une lettre très importante, » explique Émile, l'anxiété dans la voix.En: "Chantal has lost a very important letter," explains Émile, anxiety in his voice.Fr: « On doit la retrouver avant qu'elle parte à la gare.En: "We have to find it before she leaves for the station.Fr: Peux-tu nous aider ?En: Can you help us?"Fr: » Luc hoche la tête, compréhensif.En: Luc nods, understanding.Fr: Il connaît chaque recoin de la tour.En: He knows every corner of the tower.Fr: Ensemble, ils retracent les pas de Chantal, regardant sous chaque banc et autour des stands de souvenirs.En: Together, they retrace Chantal's steps, looking under each bench and around the souvenir stands.Fr: La tour Eiffel étincelle au-dessus d'eux, témoin silencieux de leur recherche.En: The tour Eiffel sparkles above them, a silent witness to their search.Fr: « C'était près de ces arbres que j'ai pris une photo, » se souvient Chantal.En: "It was near these trees that I took a photo," Chantal recalls.Fr: Soudain, Émile aperçoit quelque chose : un morceau de papier, emporté par le vent.En: Suddenly, Émile spots something: a piece of paper, carried by the wind.Fr: « La lettre !En: "The letter!"Fr: » crie-t-il, se précipitant.En: he shouts, rushing forward.Fr: Mais le vent est capricieux.En: But the wind is fickle.Fr: Le papier virevolte, s'approche des escaliers menant à la Seine.En: The paper whirls, approaching the stairs leading to the Seine.Fr: Émile court, son cœur battant.En: Émile runs, his heart pounding.Fr: Luc et Chantal suivent avec acharnement.En: Luc and Chantal follow with determination.Fr: Juste avant que la lettre ne disparaisse pour de bon, Émile s'étend de tout son long et l'attrape.En: Just before the letter vanishes for good, Émile stretches out fully and catches it.Fr: Il lâche un soupir de soulagement.En: He lets out a sigh of relief.Fr: Émile rend la lettre à Chantal, les mains tremblantes.En: Émile hands the letter back to Chantal, trembling hands.Fr: « Merci, » dit-elle avec gratitude.En: "Thank you," she says, with gratitude.Fr: En lisant l'offre confirmée dans la lettre, le visage d'Émile s'illumine d'une joie nouvelle.En: As he reads the confirmed offer in the letter, Émile's face lights up with new joy.Fr: Il se rend compte que cette lettre n'est pas juste un bout de papier ; elle symbolise son avenir.En: He realizes that this letter is not just a piece of paper; it symbolizes his future.Fr: Et, en chemin, il découvre qu'il a des amis prêts à l'aider - même des inconnus deviennent des alliés.En: And, along the way, he discovers that he has friends ready to help him—even strangers become allies.Fr: Devant la beauté de Paris et la nuit qui approche, Émile se sent inspiré.En: In front of the beauty of Paris and as night approaches, Émile feels inspired.Fr: Ce jour marque un tournant dans sa vie.En: This day marks a turning point in his life.Fr: Il comprend que créer son propre chemin est aussi important que suivre l'ombre des maîtres du passé.En: He understands that creating his own path is as important as following the shadow of the masters of the past.Fr: Le son des cloches résonne dans l'air frais.En: The sound of bells rings out in the fresh air.Fr: Paris, en ce jour d'Armistice, témoigne non seulement d'histoires passées, mais aussi de nouvelles qui commencent.En: Paris, on this jour d'Armistice, bears witness not only to past stories but also to new ones beginning.Fr: Émile, fort de son aventure, est prêt à peindre son propre avenir.En: Émile, strengthened by his adventure, is ready to paint his own future. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les feuillesto carpet: tapisseramazed: émerveilléthe majesty: la majestéto resonate: résonnerthe trumpets: les trompettesthe laughter: les riresworried: inquietthe letter: la lettrethe scholarship: la bourseprestigious: prestigieusealas: voilàthe crowd: la foulefrantically: frénétiquementthe essence: l'essencepale: pâlirthe guide: le guidethe corner: le recointo retrace: retracerthe bench: le bancsparkles: étincellewitness: témoinsuddenly: soudainthe heart: le cœurdetermination: l'acharnementa sigh: un soupirthe gratitude: la gratitudeto symbolize: symboliserthe shadow: l'ombrethe bells: les cloches

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Family Secrets: An Autumn Night of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'autunno, il collegio sembrava un quadro di colori caldi e foglie cadute.En: In the heart of autumn, the college looked like a painting of warm colors and fallen leaves.It: L'aria era fresca, e l'atmosfera si riempiva di mistero per via degli addobbi di Halloween sparsi dappertutto.En: The air was fresh, and the atmosphere was filled with mystery due to the Halloween decorations scattered everywhere.It: Il vecchio edificio gotico torreggiava, con i suoi corridoi bui e le finestre alte e strette.En: The old Gothic building towered, with its dark corridors and tall, narrow windows.It: Luca camminava lentamente attraverso il cortile, guardandosi intorno.En: Luca walked slowly through the courtyard, looking around.It: Era un ragazzo silenzioso, sempre assorto nei suoi pensieri.En: He was a quiet boy, always lost in his thoughts.It: Si sentiva diverso dagli altri studenti e non sapeva perché.En: He felt different from the other students and didn't know why.It: Aveva scoperto da poco una vecchia leggenda di famiglia che poteva spiegare quelle sue strane sensazioni.En: He had recently discovered an old family legend that might explain those strange feelings.It: Giovanna, sua cugina vivace e sempre pronta a una nuova avventura, lo raggiunse con un sorriso.En: Giovanna, his lively cousin always ready for a new adventure, approached him with a smile.It: "Cosa stai pensando, Luca?"En: "What are you thinking about, Luca?"It: chiese.En: she asked.It: Lui esitò per un momento, poi si decise a parlarle della leggenda.En: He hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell her about the legend.It: "Giovanna, ho scoperto qualcosa.En: "Giovanna, I've discovered something.It: Una storia di famiglia.En: A family story.It: Forse c'è un segreto che può spiegare perché mi sento così diverso," disse Luca, con una voce quasi sussurrata.En: Maybe there's a secret that can explain why I feel so different," said Luca, in an almost whispered voice.It: Giovanna alzò un sopracciglio interessata.En: Giovanna raised an intrigued eyebrow.It: All'inizio era riluttante ad aiutare Luca a scavare in un passato che poteva portare vergogna alla famiglia.En: At first, she was reluctant to help Luca dig into a past that might bring shame to the family.It: Preferiva godersi il presente e il clima festoso delle celebrazioni di Halloween.En: She preferred to enjoy the present and the festive atmosphere of the Halloween celebrations.It: Ma vedendo la determinazione nei suoi occhi, alla fine decise di aiutarlo.En: But seeing the determination in his eyes, she eventually decided to help him.It: "Va bene, Luca.En: "Alright, Luca.It: Ti aiuterò," disse sicura.En: I'll help you," she said confidently.It: "Ma dovremo muoverci dopo il coprifuoco.En: "But we'll have to move after curfew.It: Dobbiamo entrare nella biblioteca."En: We need to get into the library."It: Quella notte, mentre il collegio era avvolto nel silenzio, Luca e Giovanna sgattaiolarono fuori dalla loro stanza.En: That night, while the college was wrapped in silence, Luca and Giovanna snuck out of their room.It: Il percorso verso la biblioteca era illuminato solo dalla luce della luna che entrava dalle finestre.En: The path to the library was illuminated only by the moonlight entering through the windows.It: Arrivarono senza farsi notare.En: They arrived without being noticed.It: Con mani tremanti, Luca sfogliò antichi libri e documenti finché non trovò un vecchio diario nascosto tra gli scaffali impolverati.En: With trembling hands, Luca leafed through ancient books and documents until he found an old diary hidden among the dusty shelves.It: Il diario svelava la verità sugli antenati della loro famiglia e il motivo della sua sensazione di diversità.En: The diary revealed the truth about their family's ancestors and the reason for his feeling of being different.It: Scoprì che un tempo, molto tempo fa, un membro della sua famiglia aveva fatto una scelta coraggiosa che li aveva portati lontano dal loro paese d'origine.En: He discovered that a long time ago, a family member had made a courageous choice that took them far from their homeland.It: Quella scelta aveva cambiato la loro storia per sempre.En: That choice had changed their history forever.It: Emozionato, Luca tornò da Giovanna con il diario in mano.En: Excited, Luca returned to Giovanna with the diary in hand.It: "Guarda, ho trovato tutto," disse, gli occhi brillanti di nuove scoperte.En: "Look, I've found everything," he said, his eyes shining with new discoveries.It: Insieme, lessero il diario, seduti al centro della biblioteca, avvolti nel silenzio della notte.En: Together, they read the diary, sitting in the center of the library, wrapped in the silence of the night.It: Capirono l'importanza della loro eredità e accettarono che la loro diversità era una forza, non una debolezza.En: They understood the importance of their heritage and accepted that their diversity was a strength, not a weakness.It: "Devo accettare chi sono," disse Luca, sentendosi più sicuro di prima.En: "I have to accept who I am," said Luca, feeling more confident than before.It: "Sì," annuì Giovanna.En: "Yes," nodded Giovanna.It: "Dobbiamo proteggere questo segreto, ma devi sapere che non sei solo."En: "We must protect this secret, but you need to know you're not alone."It: Fecero un patto tra loro, promettendo di custodire il segreto e di aiutarsi a vicenda.En: They made a pact between them, promising to guard the secret and to help each other.It: All'alba, tornarono alle loro stanze.En: At dawn, they returned to their rooms.It: Il cuore di Luca era pieno di pace, mentre l'alba iniziava a illuminare il cielo autunnale.En: Luca's heart was full of peace as the dawn began to light up the autumn sky.It: La loro amicizia e la loro comprensione del passato avevano aperto una nuova strada per il futuro.En: Their friendship and understanding of the past had opened a new path for the future.It: La notte di Halloween si era conclusa, ma per Luca e Giovanna, era solo l'inizio di una nuova consapevolezza e di una nuova avventura nella loro storia di famiglia.En: The Halloween night had ended, but for Luca and Giovanna, it was just the beginning of a new awareness and a new adventure in their family history. Vocabulary Words:the courtyard: il cortilethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe mystery: il misterothe corridor: il corridoiothe window: la finestrathe legend: la leggendathe secret: il segretothe determination: la determinazionethe curfew: il coprifuocothe library: la bibliotecathe moonlight: la luce della lunathe document: il documentothe diary: il diariothe ancestor: l'antenatothe heritage: l'ereditàthe weakness: la debolezzathe strength: la forzathe homeland: il paese d'originethe choice: la sceltathe adventure: l'avventurathe awareness: la consapevolezzathe festive atmosphere: il clima festosothe past: il passatothe present: il presentethe truth: la veritàthe pact: il pattothe silence: il silenziothe dawn: l'albathe peace: la pacethe understanding: la comprensione

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Catalonia's Creative Connection: Artful Encounters in Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En un fresco día de otoño, Park Güell brillaba con sus mosaicos de colores bajo el cielo de Barcelona.En: On a cool autumn day, Park Güell glimmered with its colorful mosaics under the Barcelona sky.Es: El viento movía las hojas secas, creando un suave murmullo.En: The wind moved the dry leaves, creating a soft murmur.Es: Lucia, una artista en busca de inspiración, paseaba por el parque.En: Lucia, an artist in search of inspiration, strolled through the park.Es: Estaba un poco perdida.En: She was feeling a bit lost.Es: Su arte ya no le emocionaba.En: Her art no longer excited her.Es: Buscaba una chispa, una nueva dirección.En: She was looking for a spark, a new direction.Es: Mientras tanto, Mateo, un arquitecto local, recorría el parque.En: Meanwhile, Mateo, a local architect, wandered through the park.Es: Era un lugar que le daba paz.En: It was a place that brought him peace.Es: Había pasado por un momento difícil y aún lidiaba con su dolor.En: He had been going through a tough time and was still dealing with his pain.Es: Mirar la ciudad desde el parque le calmaba, pero todavía sentía un vacío en el corazón.En: Looking at the city from the park calmed him, but he still felt an emptiness in his heart.Es: El destino quiso que los caminos de Lucia y Mateo se cruzaran de manera inesperada.En: Fate had it that Lucia and Mateo's paths would cross unexpectedly.Es: Lucia, absorta en sus pensamientos, no vio a Mateo.En: Lucia, absorbed in her thoughts, did not see Mateo.Es: Chocaron de repente y el café que ella llevaba se derramó en su bufanda.En: They suddenly collided, and the coffee she was carrying spilled on her scarf.Es: Sorprendida, Lucia se disculpó rápidamente.En: Surprised, Lucia quickly apologized.Es: Mateo, al principio serio, notó la sinceridad en sus ojos y sonrió ligeramente.En: Mateo, initially serious, noticed the sincerity in her eyes and smiled slightly.Es: "Lo siento mucho," dijo Lucia, tratando de limpiar la mancha.En: "I'm very sorry," said Lucia, trying to clean the stain.Es: Mateo, sin embargo, la tranquilizó.En: Mateo, however, reassured her.Es: "No te preocupes, este parque es más valioso que cualquier bufanda."En: "Don't worry, this park is more valuable than any scarf."Es: Ambos rieron, y esa risa fue el comienzo.En: They both laughed, and that laughter was the beginning.Es: Continuaron caminando juntos, compartiendo historias.En: They continued walking together, sharing stories.Es: Mateo escuchó sobre las dudas de Lucia con su arte, y Lucia escuchó cómo Mateo intentaba superar su tristeza.En: Mateo heard about Lucia's doubts regarding her art, and Lucia listened to how Mateo was trying to overcome his sadness.Es: Había una conexión, algo inexplicable que los unía.En: There was a connection, something inexplicable that united them.Es: Días después, decidieron trabajar juntos.En: Days later, they decided to work together.Es: Una tarde, en uno de los bancos adornados del parque, comenzaron un proyecto de arte improvisado.En: One afternoon, on one of the park's decorated benches, they began an improvised art project.Es: Lucia pintó mientras Mateo diseñaba una estructura con materiales que encontraron alrededor.En: Lucia painted while Mateo designed a structure with materials they found around them.Es: Con cada trazo y diseño, sus almas se reconectaban con el mundo.En: With each stroke and design, their souls reconnected with the world.Es: El proyecto se convirtió en algo más que arte.En: The project became more than just art.Es: Fue un símbolo de renovación.En: It was a symbol of renewal.Es: Mientras creaban, Lucia sintió cómo su confianza regresaba.En: As they created, Lucia felt her confidence returning.Es: El arte volvía a hacerla feliz.En: Art once again made her happy.Es: Mateo encontró alegría en el acto de crear, en la colaboración y en la compañía de Lucia.En: Mateo found joy in the act of creating, in the collaboration, and in Lucia's company.Es: Al finalizar aquel día, Lucia supo que tenía que quedarse en Barcelona.En: By the end of that day, Lucia knew she had to stay in Barcelona.Es: La ciudad y Mateo eran su nueva inspiración.En: The city and Mateo were her new inspiration.Es: Mateo, por su parte, sintió que su corazón comenzaba a sanar.En: Mateo, in turn, felt his heart beginning to heal.Es: Juntos, caminaron hacia un nuevo comienzo.En: Together, they walked toward a new beginning.Es: Así, en un rincón vibrante de Barcelona, dos almas encontraron lo que necesitaban.En: Thus, in a vibrant corner of Barcelona, two souls found what they needed.Es: Lucia recuperó su pasión y dirección, y Mateo abrió su corazón al mundo una vez más.En: Lucia regained her passion and direction, and Mateo opened his heart to the world once more.Es: Bajo el cielo claro de otoño, sus vidas se entrelazaron, llevándolos hacia un futuro lleno de posibilidades.En: Under the clear autumn sky, their lives intertwined, leading them toward a future full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:autumn: el otoñoday: el díascarf: la bufandaartist: la artistaspark: la chispainspiration: la inspiraciónarchitect: el arquitectoemptiness: el vacíopain: el dolorfate: el destinoconnection: la conexiónpath: el caminobeginning: el comienzorenewal: la renovaciónconfidence: la confianzadesign: el diseñoproject: el proyectosymbol: el símbolojoy: la alegríacompany: la compañíaafternoon: la tardebench: el bancostructure: la estructuramaterial: el materialpossibility: la posibilidadheart: el corazónstory: la historialaugh: la risaworld: el mundosky: el cielo

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Home: Nenad's Journey from Stranger to Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесење листове ветар је носио по школском дворишту, обликујући живописне тепихе златних и наранџастих нијанси.En: The autumn leaves were carried by the wind through the schoolyard, forming vivid carpets of golden and orange hues.Sr: Интернат у малом граду био је као из бајке, окружен старинским цигленим зградама и узбуђењем ученика који су се спремали за разне завршне догађаје.En: The boarding school in the small town was like something out of a fairy tale, surrounded by old brick buildings and the excitement of students preparing for various final events.Sr: Ненад је био нови ученик.En: Nenad was the new student.Sr: Првих дана начин на који светлост пада кроз прозоре и мирис у топлој учионици изгледали су му странцем.En: In the first days, the way the light fell through the windows and the smell in the warm classroom seemed foreign to him.Sr: Био је повучен и осећао је домотежу.En: He was reserved and felt homesick.Sr: Супротно њему, Ана је била енергична и друштвена.En: In contrast, Ana was energetic and social.Sr: Као члан добродошлог тима, она је имала један циљ – да помогне Ненаду да се осећа добродошлим.En: As a member of the welcoming team, she had one goal—to help Nenad feel welcome.Sr: "Здраво, Ненаде," рекла је Ана с осмехом док су седели у школској трпезарији.En: "Hello, Nenad," Ana said with a smile as they sat in the school cafeteria.Sr: "Хоћеш ли нам се придружити на проби за Дан захвалности?En: "Would you like to join us for the Thanksgiving rehearsal?"Sr: "Ненад је оклевао.En: Nenad hesitated.Sr: Није био дуго у школи и бринуло га је како ће се уклопити.En: He hadn't been at the school long and was worried about fitting in.Sr: Али, Ана је била упорна и топла.En: But Ana was persistent and warm.Sr: Њена искрена пажња му је пријала.En: Her sincere attention was comforting to him.Sr: "Па, можда бих могао," одговорио је стидљиво.En: "Well, maybe I could," he replied shyly.Sr: Како су дани пролазили, Ана је увек била ту, позивајући Ненада на додатне активности и упознавајући га са њеним пријатељима, међу којима је био и Милош – друштвен и ведар момак, који је био познат по својој духовитости.En: As the days went by, Ana was always there, inviting Nenad to additional activities and introducing him to her friends, including Miloš—a sociable and cheerful guy known for his sense of humor.Sr: Заједно су уживали у шетњама по јесењем лишћу и топлим чајевима након наставе.En: Together, they enjoyed walks in the autumn leaves and warm teas after classes.Sr: Припреме за Дан захвалности одржале су се у свечаној хали.En: The preparations for Thanksgiving took place in the ceremonial hall.Sr: Разнолика кухиња, музика и приче оживели су атмосферу.En: A variety of cuisines, music, and stories brought the atmosphere to life.Sr: Дан је био обележен смехом и радошћу, али и тишином када је Ненад завладао сценом.En: The day was marked by laughter and joy but was also silent when Nenad took the stage.Sr: Неприметно, хвала Анинх охрабрења, он је одлучио да подели своју причу.En: Unnoticed, thanks to Ana's encouragement, he decided to share his story.Sr: Прича о породици, пријатељима из детињства и вредностима које носи из свог дома.En: A story about his family, childhood friends, and the values he carried from his home.Sr: То је била прича која је разгалили срца свих присутних.En: It was a story that warmed the hearts of all present.Sr: У тренуцима након што је испричао своје приче, осетио је промену у себи.En: In the moments after he told his story, he felt a change within himself.Sr: Ненад је постао део школске заједнице.En: Nenad became part of the school community.Sr: Његова домовина више није била само место у његовим мислима, већ је пронашла нови дом у интернату.En: His homeland was no longer just a place in his thoughts; he had found a new home in the boarding school.Sr: Ана и Ненад су изграђивали пријатељство које је било више од обичног познанства.En: Ana and Nenad built a friendship that was more than a mere acquaintance.Sr: Постали су важни једно другом.En: They became important to each other.Sr: Да би Ненад дочекују у свом новом дому и учврстио своје место у новом свету, требало је мало храбрости и, наравно, мало помоћи од пријатеља.En: For Nenad to settle into his new home and cement his place in his new world, it took a bit of courage, and of course, a little help from friends.Sr: Сада, Ненад није само пронашао своје место у школи, већ је постао нова, самопоуздана верзија себе.En: Now, Nenad not only found his place at school but became a new, confident version of himself.Sr: Листови су и даље падали, али их више није видео само као пролазност и промену већ као део живота којим сада слободно корача.En: The leaves were still falling, but he no longer saw them only as transience and change but as part of the life he now walked through freely. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењеboarding school: интернатfinal: завршнеreserved: повученhomesick: домотежуwelcoming: добродошлогcafeteria: трпезаријиrehearsal: пробуhesitated: оклеваоpersistent: упорнаsincere: искренаshyly: стидљивоceremonial: свечанојcheerful: ведарculinary: кухињаunnoticed: неприметноencouragement: охрабрењаvalues: вредностимаheartwarming: разгалилиpresence: присутнихcommunity: заједницеacquaintance: познанстваconfidence: самопоузданаtransition: пролазностbricks: цигленимevents: догађајеcontrast: супротноadditional: додатнеatmosphere: атмосферуjoy: радошћу

In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, our host John Kaplan is joined by Dean Otto, an endurance athlete with a background in senior strategic global account sales. Dean shares his journey of recovery after a near-fatal cycling accident that left him with a 2% chance of ever walking again. His incredible story is a testament to the power of resilience and purpose, from overcoming immense physical challenges to running a half-marathon with the driver who hit him and the surgeon who saved his life. Dean provides insights into his mindset, the importance of community and forgiveness, and how he's turned his adversity into a mission to help others. The episode also delves into his guiding principles of courage, commitment, conditioning, and the importance of intellectual and spiritual fitness. Tune in for a powerful and motivational story of overcoming the odds.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESBuy Dean's Book and Book Dean as a Speaker: https://deanottospeaking.com/Connect with Dean: linkedin.com/in/deanottospeakingRead the Guide on Six Critical Priorities for Revenue Leadership in 2026: https://hubs.li/Q03JN74V0Explore Force Management's Free SKO Planning Resources: https://hubs.li/Q03K94cs0Enjoying the podcast? Sign up to receive new episodes straight to your inbox: https://hubs.li/Q02R10xN0HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:01:15] Meet Dean Otto: A Story of Resilience[00:02:32] The Life-Changing Accident[00:06:00] Dean's Journey to Recovery[00:08:57] Overcoming Addiction and Finding Support[00:15:40] The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation[00:17:49] Miraculous Recovery and New Beginnings[00:33:32] Comeback Race and Heart Condition[00:34:07] Four Perspectives in the Book[00:34:56] Half Marathon Achievement[00:37:46] Turning Adversity into a Mission[00:39:16] Seizures and Medical Challenges[00:42:31] Speaking Engagements and Impact[00:51:02] Framework for SuccessHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:06:18] "We always revert to our training—make your training intentional."[00:16:07] "Isolation is the biggest enemy."[00:30:59] "Courage just means showing up."[00:35:54] "I'm not an outcome guy. I'm an input guy."[00:36:10] "If I've got a great attitude and I take the next right action, chances are the outcome's gonna be pretty great." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Réka's Quest: Finding Her Path Beyond the Farm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-13-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Amikor az őszi nap fénye aranyszínűvé varázsolta a Hortobágyi síkságot, Réka a tanya udvarán állt.En: When the autumn sun turned the Hortobágyi plain golden, Réka stood in the yard of the farmstead.Hu: Az égbolt végtelen kéksége és a földek végtelen zöldje olyan háttér volt, amelyet oly jól ismert.En: The endless blue of the sky and the endless green of the fields were a backdrop she knew so well.Hu: A közelgő Márton-napi ünnep feszültséget és izgatottságot hozott mindenkinek a tanya életébe.En: The approaching Márton-day celebration brought tension and excitement into everyone's life at the farm.Hu: Réka különösen gondolkodóba esett.En: Réka especially found herself in deep thought.Hu: Réka szerette a családi hagyományokat, de valami többre vágyott.En: Réka loved the family traditions, but she yearned for something more.Hu: Testvére, István, nem értette ezt az új vágyat.En: Her brother, István, didn't understand this new desire.Hu: Ő a tanya életét tartotta mindennek a középpontjában.En: He considered life on the farm the center of everything.Hu: Azonban Réka szíve másképp dobogott.En: However, Réka's heart beat differently.Hu: Egy nap László, a városi rokon, érkezett.En: One day, László, their relative from the city, arrived.Hu: A fiatalember számára újdonság volt a tanya egyszerűsége, de érezte benne a közösség erejét.En: For the young man, the simplicity of the farm was novel, but he felt the strength of the community within it.Hu: László rámutatott, hogy a városi élet is tartogathat lehetőségeket Réka számára, anélkül hogy elveszítené gyökereit.En: László pointed out that city life could also offer opportunities for Réka, without her losing her roots.Hu: Réka és István ezen az estén leültek beszélgetni a nagy tölgyfa alá, amely a tanya központi része volt.En: That evening, Réka and István sat down to talk under the large oak tree, which was the central part of the farmstead.Hu: Réka kifejtette, hogy szeretné felfedezni a városban rejlő lehetőségeket, talán egy tanoncság segítségével.En: Réka expressed her desire to explore the opportunities in the city, perhaps with the help of an apprenticeship.Hu: István arca komor volt, de László szavai visszhangoztak benne: "Mindig hazatérhetsz.En: István's face was grim, but László's words echoed in him: "You can always come home."Hu: "A következő napokon a tanya a Márton-napi ünnepre készült.En: In the following days, the farm prepared for the Márton-day celebration.Hu: A gyerekek lámpásokat készítettek, a felnőttek pedig a libasült előkészületeivel foglalatoskodtak.En: The children made lanterns, while the adults busied themselves with preparations for the roast goose.Hu: A fal hátsó részén már ott függött az újonnan elkészült színes szalag.En: On the back wall already hung the newly completed colorful ribbon.Hu: Az ünnepségen, amikor a tűz körül ültek, Réka bátran szólalt meg.En: During the celebration, as they sat around the fire, Réka spoke bravely.Hu: "Szeretnék kipróbálni valami újat.En: "I would like to try something new.Hu: A városba mennék, de mindig visszatérek, Márton-napon, karácsonykor, és amikor csak számítok.En: I would go to the city, but I will always return, on Márton-day, at Christmas, and whenever I count."Hu: " István bólintott, szeme melegen csillogott a tűz fényében.En: István nodded, his eyes glinting warmly in the firelight.Hu: "Rendben, de mindig számíthatsz rám.En: "Alright, but you can always count on me."Hu: "László barátságosan mosolygott.En: László smiled amicably.Hu: A tűz lángjai fel-felvillanva pásztázták az arcokat, köztük Rékáét is, aki már biztos volt döntésében.En: The flames of the fire flickered across their faces, including Réka's, who was now sure of her decision.Hu: Aznap éjjel Réka új álommal hajtotta nyugovóra a fejét, tudva, hogy családja támogatja őt.En: That night, Réka laid her head to rest with a new dream, knowing her family supported her.Hu: Márton nap estéjén új fejezet kezdődött a tanya és Réka életében.En: On Márton night, a new chapter began in the life of the farmstead and Réka.Hu: A hagyományok folytatódtak, ahogy azok mindig is tették, de Réka már tudta, hogy vár rá a világ, s ő is visszatér majd, újdonságokkal és élményekkel, amiket szíve mélyén ennek a tanyának köszönhet.En: The traditions continued, as they always had, but Réka now knew that the world awaited her, and she would also return with new experiences and stories, which she owed to this farm deep in her heart. Vocabulary Words:autumn: ősziplain: síkságcelebration: ünneptension: feszültségyearned: vágyottapprenticeship: tanoncsággrim: komoropportunities: lehetőségeklanterns: lámpásokroast goose: libasültribbon: szalagbravely: bátranflickered: fel-felvillanvaflames: lángjaiflickered: fel-felvillanvarest: nyugovórauncommon: újdonsághumble: egyszerűségecordial: barátságosunwavering: hűcontemplative: gondolkodóbacity life: városi életcommunity: közösségheartedly: szívvelruminative: elmélkedőacknowledged: elismertembraced: öleltejourney: utazáskin: rokonrekindled: újraéleszt

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Journey: Embracing New Cultures and Old Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-13-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: लाल, पीले और नारंगी पत्तों से सजे हुए रास्तों से गुजरते हुए, बारह साल का आरव नये अनुभवों का सामना कर रहा था।En: As he walked along paths adorned with red, yellow, and orange leaves, twelve-year-old Aarav was encountering new experiences.Hi: वह भारत के एक व्यस्त शहर से यहां, एक छोटे से अंग्रजी पुस्तकालय में आया था जो एक नेटिव अमेरिकन आरक्षण के अंदर स्थित था।En: He had come from a busy Indian city to a small English library located within a Native American reservation.Hi: उसकी निगाहें चारों ओर की विशिष्ट सभ्यता से अभिभूत थीं।En: His eyes were overwhelmed by the unique society around him.Hi: आरव अपने चाचा-चाची के साथ रहने आया था, जहां उसकी चाची नेहा पुस्तकालय में काम करती थीं और उसके चाचा संजय समुदाय के कहानीकार और इतिहासकार थे।En: Aarav had come to live with his aunt and uncle, where his aunt, Neha, worked in the library, and his uncle, Sanjay, was a storyteller and historian for the community.Hi: आरव का दिल घर की याद में उथल-पुथल कर रहा था।En: Aarav's heart was churning with memories of home.Hi: वह उम्मीद कर रहा था कि यहां उसे जल्द ही कुछ मित्र मिलेंगे।En: He was hoping to make some friends here soon.Hi: आरव ने महसूस किया कि उसे यहां की संस्कृति और रहन-सहन के बारे में जानकारी लेनी होगी।En: Aarav realized that he needed to learn about the local culture and way of life.Hi: एक दिन, आरव नेहा चाची के साथ पुस्तकालय गया।En: One day, Aarav went to the library with Neha aunt.Hi: वहां की दीवारों पर स्वदेशी कला और रचनाएं लगी थीं।En: The walls there were adorned with indigenous art and creations.Hi: नेहा ने आरव को स्थानीय भाषा में कुछ किताबें और कहानियां दिखाईं।En: Neha showed Aarav some books and stories in the local language.Hi: वह यह जानकर रोमांचित था कि यहां हर चीज़ में एक जीवंत इतिहास छुपा हुआ था।En: He was thrilled to learn that there was a vibrant history hidden in everything here.Hi: आने वाले कुछ हफ्तों में, आरव ने संजय चाचा की कहानियों को ध्यान से सुना।En: In the coming weeks, Aarav listened carefully to Sanjay uncle's stories.Hi: वे कहानियां थीं कैसे इस समुदाय ने अपनी सांस्कृतिक धरोहर को संभाला और समय-समय पर उसके साथ बदलाव किया।En: These stories were about how this community preserved its cultural heritage and adapted to changes over time.Hi: आरव को महसूस हुआ कि उसके पास भी कहने के लिए बहुत कुछ है।En: Aarav felt that he too had much to share.Hi: थैंक्सगिविंग के अवसर पर, समुदाय में एक बड़ा आयोजन रखा गया।En: On the occasion of Thanksgiving, a large event was organized in the community.Hi: आरव ने भी इस आयोजन में भाग लेने का निर्णय लिया।En: Aarav decided to participate in this event.Hi: उसने अपनी भारतीय विरासत की एक कहानी साझा की।En: He shared a story from his Indian heritage.Hi: उसने सुनाया कि कैसे दीपावली के त्योहार ने उसके जीवन में रोशनी और अंधकार के बीच सामंजस्य स्थापित किया।En: He narrated how the festival of Diwali had established a balance between light and darkness in his life.Hi: उसकी कहानी ने सभी का दिल जीत लिया और उसकी प्रशंसा की गई।En: His story won everyone's hearts and he was praised.Hi: आयोजन समाप्त होने के बाद, आरव ने महसूस किया कि उसे एक नई पहचान मिल गई थी।En: After the event ended, Aarav felt that he had received a new identity.Hi: वह यहां की नई संस्कृति और अपनी पुरानी पहचान के बीच सेतु जैसा अनुभव कर रहा था।En: He was experiencing himself as a bridge between the new culture here and his old identity.Hi: उसने अपने लिए नए मित्र भी बना लिए थे जो उसे नया नजरिया दे रहे थे।En: He had also made new friends who were giving him new perspectives.Hi: इस अनुभव ने उसे और भी आत्मविश्वासी और खुले विचारों वाला बना दिया।En: This experience made him even more confident and open-minded.Hi: खुद से संतुष्ट, आरव ने सोचा कि उसकी भारतीय और नई स्थानीय संस्कृति दोनों ही उसके व्यक्तित्व का अभिन्न हिस्सा हैं।En: Content with himself, Aarav thought that both his Indian and new local cultures were integral parts of his personality.Hi: वह इस स्थान को अपना भी मानने लगा था और उसे यहां के लोगों में अपनापन महसूस हुआ।En: He began to consider this place his own and felt a sense of belonging with the people here.Hi: यही वो बदलाव था जिसकी उसे जरूरत थी - अपनी जड़ों के साथ-साथ नई संस्कृति को अपनाने का साहस और खुशी।En: This was the change he needed - the courage and joy to embrace new culture along with his roots. Vocabulary Words:adorned: सजे हुएencountering: सामना कर रहा थाreservation: आरक्षणoverwhelmed: अभिभूतchurning: उथल-पुथलparticipate: भाग लेनेpreserved: संभालाheritage: धरोहरnarrated: सुनायाidentity: पहचानintegral: अभिन्नembrace: अपनानेroots: जड़ोंunique: विशिष्टhistorian: इतिहासकारthrilled: रोमांचितvibrant: जीवंतperspectives: नजरियाbridging: सेतु के जैसाcontent: संतुष्टsociety: सभ्यताart: कलाoccasion: अवसरbalance: सामंजस्यconfidence: आत्मविश्वासीcommunity: समुदायorganised: आयोजनcourage: साहसjoy: खुशीestablished: स्थापित

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Seafood Dreams: Crafting New Beginnings at Busan's Jagalchi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-13-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 부산의 자갈치 시장은 언제나 분주하고 활기찼다.En: The Jagalchi Market in Busan was always busy and lively.Ko: 가을이 다가오자, 산뜻한 바람과 함께 시장은 추석 준비로 더욱 북적거렸다.En: As autumn approached, the market was bustling even more with preparations for Chuseok alongside the fresh breeze.Ko: 지수는 자갈치 시장을 둘러보며 감회에 젖었다.En: Jisoo wandered through Jagalchi Market, immersed in nostalgia.Ko: 오랜만에 부산으로 돌아온 그녀는 여전히 낯설면서도 익숙한 이곳의 냄새와 소리가 마음을 채웠다.En: Returning to Busan after a long time, she felt both unfamiliar and familiar with the scents and sounds filling her heart.Ko: 그녀의 옆에는 그녀의 고등학교 시절부터 친구인 민호가 서 있었다.En: Beside her stood Minho, her friend since high school.Ko: "오랜만이다, 지수야." 민호가 말했다.En: "It's been a while, Jisoo," Minho said.Ko: "응, 정말 오랜만이야. 유학 다녀온 후로 이렇게 다시 만나니 신기하다." 지수는 미소 지으며 대답했다.En: "Yeah, it really has. It's amazing to meet again like this after studying abroad," Jisoo replied with a smile.Ko: 지수는 몇 년 동안 해외에서 요리를 공부했다.En: Jisoo had studied cooking overseas for several years.Ko: 그 동안 그녀는 바다 가까운 곳에서 식당을 여는 꿈을 간직해왔다.En: During that time, she had cherished the dream of opening a restaurant near the sea.Ko: 이제는 그 꿈을 실현할 시간이 왔다고 믿었다.En: She believed now was the time to realize that dream.Ko: 그녀는 민호를 설득하려고 했다.En: She tried to persuade Minho.Ko: 민호는 고개를 끄덕이며 말했다. "어떤 계획을 가지고 있니?"En: Minho nodded and asked, "What plan do you have?"Ko: 지수는 설레는 마음으로 말했다. "우리, 해산물 식당을 열까? 고등학교 때 항상 이야기하던 거 말이야."En: With excitement, Jisoo suggested, "Shall we open a seafood restaurant? Just like we always talked about back in high school."Ko: 민호는 고민스러운 눈빛으로 바라보았다.En: Minho looked at her with a thoughtful expression.Ko: "가족 사업을 놔둔다는 게 쉽지 않아. 알잖아, 안정적이고 안전하잖아."En: "Leaving my family business isn't easy. You know, it's stable and secure."Ko: "알아. 하지만 새로운 도전도 필요하지 않을까? 네가 얼마나 요리를 좋아하는지 알아. 내가 직접 다 보여줄게." 지수는 민호를 격려했다.En: "I know. But don't you think a new challenge is necessary? I know how much you love cooking. Let me show you everything." Jisoo encouraged Minho.Ko: 그들은 시장을 돌며 신선한 해산물을 직접 고르기 시작했다.En: They began choosing fresh seafood at the market.Ko: 노란 가을 해가 시장을 비추고 있었다.En: The yellow autumn sun was shining over the market.Ko: 지수는 능숙한 손길로 해산물을 가리키며 민호에게 설명했다. "거기 문어 좀 봐. 이걸로 훌륭한 요리를 할 수 있어."En: Jisoo pointed with skilled hands to the seafood and explained to Minho, "Look at that octopus over there. We could make a great dish out of it."Ko: 추석이 되자 지수는 민호를 깜짝 놀라게 하기로 했다.En: When Chuseok arrived, Jisoo planned to surprise Minho.Ko: 그녀는 시장 사람들에게 작은 요리 시연회를 열었다. 즉흥적인 해산물 요리를 선보였다.En: She organized a small cooking demonstration for the market people, showcasing an impromptu seafood dish.Ko: 신선한 소라, 가리비, 그리고 갈치를 사용해 맛있는 요리가 완성되었다.En: With fresh sea snails, scallops, and hairtail fish, she created a delightful meal.Ko: 민호는 그 모습을 보고 눈을 번쩍 뜨며 말했다. "이렇게 대단할 줄은 몰랐어."En: Minho watched wide-eyed and said, "I didn't know it would be this amazing."Ko: 지수는 웃으며 대답했다. "이런 가능성을 같이 만들지 않을래? 네가 필요해."En: Smiling, Jisoo replied, "Don't you want to create possibilities like this together? I need you."Ko: 결국 민호는 결심했다.En: In the end, Minho made up his mind.Ko: 그는 안전함 대신 새로운 길을 선택하기로 했다.En: He decided to choose a new path instead of safety.Ko: "함께 해보자. 그 꿈을 이룰 때까지," 민호는 흔들림 없는 말투로 말했다.En: "Let's do this together. Until we achieve that dream," Minho said with unwavering determination.Ko: 그렇게 그들은 함께 새로운 시작을 준비했다.En: Thus, they prepared for a new beginning together.Ko: 시장의 활기 속에서, 그들의 미래 역시 밝게 빛나고 있었다.En: Amidst the market's lively atmosphere, their future too shone brightly.Ko: 매일 그들의 꿈은 이제 현실이 되어가고 있었다.En: Every day their dream was turning into reality.Ko: 부산의 자갈치 시장은 이제 단순한 시장 그 이상이었다.En: Busan's Jagalchi Market was no longer just a market.Ko: 그것은 그들의 꿈이 시작된 장소였다.En: It was the place where their dreams began. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 북적거렸다nostalgia: 감회immersed: 젖었다unfamiliar: 낯설면서도scents: 냄새cherished: 간직해왔다persuade: 설득하려고thoughtful: 고민스러운demonstration: 시연회improvised: 즉흥적인enthusiasm: 설레는encouraged: 격려했다astonished: 깜짝 놀라게possibilities: 가능성을determination: 결심realize: 실현할heartedly: 마음으로steady: 안정적이고abandon: 놔둔다는showcase: 선보였다humble: 겸손한extravagant: 호화로운renowned: 유명한undoubtedly: 의심의 여지 없이aromatic: 향기로운flamboyant: 화려한momentous: 중요한transition: 전환vividly: 생생하게resonated: 울렸다

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ONS has done so many things to change the way we look at alternative public safety initiatives, and we've done it under the leadership of Director Blakey. Today we connect with Brooke Blakey as she removes her cape, retiring from her role at ONS. We are laughing, crying and looking back on the successes of the ONS office before she embarks on her new beginnings, and we move forward as an office. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on YouTube

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Lonely Wanderer to Beijing's Warm Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的秋天，空气中飘着清新的桂花香，街头巷尾都洋溢着丰收的喜悦。En: In the autumn of Beijing, the air is filled with the fresh scent of osmanthus, and the streets and alleys are bursting with the joy of the harvest.Zh: 在城市的中心，一个热闹非凡的市场挤满了人群，色彩斑斓的摊位犹如美丽的画卷。En: In the heart of the city, a bustling market is crowded with people, and the colorful stalls resemble a beautiful painting.Zh: 李梅，刚移居北京不久，习惯一个人独自探索这座城市。En: Li Mei, who had recently moved to Beijing, was used to exploring the city alone.Zh: 此时，她走进市场，心中满是孤独。En: As she stepped into the market, her heart was full of loneliness.Zh: 市场的喧闹声让她有片刻的迷失，她怀疑这样的大城市是否能给她带来家的感觉。En: The noise of the market momentarily disoriented her, and she doubted whether such a big city could ever feel like home.Zh: 她漫不经心地穿梭在各类水果摊之间，眼前是红艳艳的柿子、栗子，还有用糖浆包裹着的山楂。En: She wandered aimlessly among various fruit stalls, before her were bright red persimmons, chestnuts, and hawthorns coated in syrup.Zh: 她停在一个摊位前，这是陈伟的摊位。他是一个热情的本地小贩，满脸的笑意和充满活力的叫卖声。En: She stopped in front of one stall, which belonged to Chen Wei, a cheerful local vendor with a face full of smiles and a lively voice calling out to the crowd.Zh: “您好，想试试新鲜的秋果吗？”陈伟用充满期待的眼神望着李梅。En: “Hello, would you like to try some fresh autumn fruits?” Chen Wei looked at Li Mei with eyes full of expectation.Zh: 受到突然的询问，李梅有些手足无措，但她勉强挤出一个笑容，“哦，不用了，我只是随便看看。”En: Caught off guard by the sudden inquiry, Li Mei felt a bit flustered, but she managed to squeeze out a smile, “Oh, no thanks, I'm just browsing.”Zh: 时间仿佛暂停在这一刻，李梅心中的窘迫和孤独交织着。En: Time seemed to stand still at that moment, as Li Mei's embarrassment and loneliness intertwined.Zh: 她的朋友刘芳总是通过电话鼓励她，告诉她：北京并不孤单，只要愿意去拥抱它。En: Her friend Liu Fang always encouraged her over the phone, telling her that Beijing is not lonely, just embrace it.Zh: 而今，她似乎需要给自己一个机会。En: Now, it seemed she needed to give herself a chance.Zh: 最终，她决定慢下来，尝试去了解更多。En: Eventually, she decided to slow down and try to learn more.Zh: 她开始与陈伟交谈，问起关于不同水果的来历和口感。En: She began chatting with Chen Wei, asking about the origins and tastes of different fruits.Zh: 这让她意外地感到轻松，也让陈伟的微笑变得更加真诚。En: This made her feel surprisingly comfortable and made Chen Wei's smile even more genuine.Zh: “你尝尝这个，这是我们北京特有的秋果。”陈伟递给李梅一个独特的果子，说，“送给你。”En: “Try this, it's a unique autumn fruit from Beijing.” Chen Wei handed Li Mei a unique fruit, saying, “It's for you.”Zh: 李梅接过果子，心中微微一动。En: Li Mei took the fruit, feeling a slight warmth in her heart.Zh: 她发现，原来陌生城市也可以带给她意想不到的温暖和关怀。En: She realized that a strange city could indeed offer unexpected warmth and kindness.Zh: 就在她即将告别市场时，她和陈伟互留了电话号码。En: Just as she was about to leave the market, she and Chen Wei exchanged phone numbers.Zh: 当李梅走出市场，心情豁然开朗。En: When Li Mei walked out of the market, her mood brightened.Zh: 她意识到，自己不再只是一个孤独的行者，而是一个愿意探寻城市别样魅力的人。En: She realized she was no longer just a lonely wanderer, but someone willing to explore the unique charm of the city.Zh: 这个单身节，她不再觉得孤单，反而期待着生活中更多的可能性。En: This Singles' Day, she no longer felt lonely but was instead looking forward to more possibilities in life.Zh: 这是她与北京的新篇章，也是一个温暖关系的开始。En: This was a new chapter with Beijing, and also the beginning of a warm relationship. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天scent: 香alleys: 巷尾bursting: 洋溢bustling: 热闹非凡crowded: 挤满loneliness: 孤独disoriented: 迷失wandered: 漫不经心地persimmons: 柿子hawthorns: 山楂coated: 包裹vendor: 小贩flustered: 手足无措embrace: 拥抱slow down: 慢下来origins: 来历comfortable: 轻松genuine: 真诚unique: 独特unexpected: 意想不到warmth: 温暖relationship: 关系possibilities: 可能性chapter: 篇章painted: 犹如explore: 探索momentarily: 片刻aimlessly: 随便exchange: 互留

•Jai Reed is a native of New Orleans, LA (He pronounces his first name “Jay”)  He is best known as a Gospel Recording Artist but has an extensive resume singing R&B, Classic Soul, and Love ballots.•He began singing at his local church as a child; later traveled with and sang in Tyler Perry's musical plays; He has gone on to perform on stages across the US and also on international Stages.  In December 2019 he sang the National Anthem at theNFL's New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers playoff game inside the New Orleans Mercedes-Benz Superdome.•2023 Recipient of the Trailblazer Award from NOLA Gospel Music Awards.•Background actor for major movies and television shows such as NCSI-New Orleans, Daisy & The Six, and Queen Sugar.•In addition to being a Gospel recording artist, Jai Reed is now in his fourteenth year as Senior Pastor of New Beginnings in New Orleans, LA.•Jai Reed's music is available on all media outlets and his videos can be seen on his YouTube Channel – Pastor Jai Reed.••Please send an email to Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold  sharing your thoughts about this show segment; also, if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to ⁠⁠⁠letstalk2gmg@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠•Awarded a “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge from Feedspot which has named Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold oneof the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET'S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DB INTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •Become a follower of the  Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebook page ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA'S BOOK RELEASES•“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History”•"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!"•Released 2025 •"Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

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

Hi! Today we have a little Solo Q&A and I'm answering the questions you were most curious about - the ones I didn't get to in my recent AMA. These mixed bag episodes are fun to do, so keep the questions coming! I get into everything from how tall I am and what my relationship to my height has been over the years, whether I still consider myself an influencer, to my rising and moon signs (Aries rising, Leo moon - I had to look them up and take notes.) Then it shifts into all things holidays: what Christmas plans are looking like this year, easy early-shopping gift ideas, splurge ideas, and how Timmy and I go about gifts for each other. Plus, my #1 High Confectionary product right now. Come hang out, let's gab. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace, The RealReal, Minted, Neiman Marcus, and Vital VitaminsHead to squarespace.com/WITHWHIT for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use WITHWHIT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. No one does resale like The RealReal - and no one makes the holidays shine brighter than The RealReal. And now, get TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS OFF of your first purchase when you go to therealreal.com/WHITMinted holiday cards are joy in your mailbox. Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code WITHWHIT for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper.If you are looking for gifts that will actually surprise and delight, head to Neiman Narcus. It's the ultimate destination for holiday gifting - for everyone on your list (and a few things for yourself.) Vital Vitamins' Age Defying Bundle is three simple supplements - all third-party tested and made in the USA. Vital Vitamins is offering my listeners 20% off all orders with code WITHWHIT at myvitalvitamins.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers various significant news events: the Senate passes a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, although the bill lacks key Democratic healthcare demands; President Trump's proposal to use tariff revenues for $2,000 taxpayer payments faces skepticism; Trump pardons 77 individuals involved in the 2020 election interference, excluding himself; Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces key administration hires, focusing on campaign promises such as free buses; and the New York Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll, with discussions on the team's challenges and future direction. Gary Sinise, Greg Kelly, Nicole Malliotakis & Travis Mills join Sid on this Tuesday Veterans Day edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey team! This week, I'm talking with Jamie Shapiro, ADHD coach, founder of Silver Linings Transitions, and host of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast. Jamie has also recently published her book This Explains So Much, which dives into the world of undiagnosed ADHD in people over 50. Jamie brings a wealth of experience from her work helping older adults downsize and organize their lives. In our conversation, we dig into what aging looks like with ADHD—from memory changes to social isolation—and how curiosity, compassion, and the power of community can make a huge difference. We get into the challenges of different stages of life, how ADHD can be mistaken for dementia, and what it means to build understanding across generations. I think this is definitely an episode for everyone, as no matter how you slice it, we're all going to be facing these issues someday, and because of the genetic nature of ADHD, you likely already have someone in your life dealing with these issues. If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/256 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y835cnrk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HackingYourADHD This Episode's Top Tips Many symptoms that get labeled as "senior moments" (forgetting names, losing track of appointments, or misplacing items) can actually be longstanding ADHD traits that are finally being noticed. Forgetfulness that comes from ADHD doesn't need memory-care protocols; instead, it needs ADHD strategies such as reminders, structure, external cues, and tools like smartwatches or calendars. As we age, we can risk drifting into isolation, and this can be especially true with ADHD. We already struggle with time blindness, motivation, and this can easily lead to dropping the ball on keeping up with friends and family. This means it's important that we're scheduling regular check-ins with friends and doing things like joining a hobby group. We can revisit our relationships and recognize that your parents (or kids) with ADHD were just trying to do their best; reframing these patterns can transform your relationship. Instead of replaying the same old fights, you start from a place of compassion. It's not about forgiving the past; it's about giving context and finding a way to move forward with the relationship.  

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Friendship and Healing on Montserrat's Trails Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els colors de la tardor cobrien les muntanyes de Montserrat amb tons de vermell, groc i taronja.En: The colors of autumn covered the Montserrat mountains with shades of red, yellow, and orange.Ca: L'aire era fresc i l'olor de pi omplia els pulmons.En: The air was fresh and the scent of pine filled the lungs.Ca: Marcel caminava pel camí de terra, càmera en mà, acompanyat de la seva amiga Núria.En: Marcel walked along the dirt path, camera in hand, accompanied by his friend Núria.Ca: Després d'una ruptura dolorosa, buscava trobar pau entre aquelles muntanyes màgiques.En: After a painful breakup, he sought to find peace among those magical mountains.Ca: L'objectiu de Marcel era simple: perdre's en la natura i concentrar-se en la seva passió per la fotografia.En: Marcel's goal was simple: to lose himself in nature and focus on his passion for photography.Ca: Núria es va dedicar a animar-lo.En: Núria made it her mission to encourage him.Ca: "Afronta el que vingui, Marcel," va dir ella amb un somriure afectuós.En: "Face whatever comes, Marcel," she said with an affectionate smile.Ca: "No saps mai qui pots conèixer.En: "You never know who you might meet."Ca: "Més amunt pel camí, Aina, amb una motxilla carregada de llibres i material d'investigació, lluitava amb el mapa de la zona.En: Further up the path, Aina, with a backpack full of books and research material, struggled with the map of the area.Ca: Era ecòloga, nova en aquell entorn.En: She was an ecologist, new to this environment.Ca: S'havia mudat a Catalunya per estudiar la flora local.En: She had moved to Catalunya to study the local flora.Ca: Montserrat era el seu escenari ideal per al projecte.En: Montserrat was her ideal setting for the project.Ca: Però encara no estava familiaritzada amb el terreny.En: But she wasn't yet familiar with the terrain.Ca: Marcel la va veure.En: Marcel saw her.Ca: Aina estava mirant el mapa amb el front arrugat.En: Aina was looking at the map with a furrowed brow.Ca: "Necessites ajuda?En: "Do you need help?"Ca: " va preguntar, trencant el silenci del bosc.En: he asked, breaking the silence of the forest.Ca: Aina va somriure alleujada.En: Aina smiled relieved.Ca: "Sí, si us plau.En: "Yes, please.Ca: Aquest camí em sembla interminable.En: This path seems endless to me."Ca: "Els tres es van posar a caminar junts.En: The three of them started walking together.Ca: Marcel i Núria coneixien bé el camí i van guiar Aina mentre ella prenia notes sobre les plantes que anaven trobant.En: Marcel and Núria knew the path well and guided Aina while she took notes on the plants they encountered.Ca: El sol començava a baixar, oferint una llum màgica que es filtrava pels arbres.En: The sun began to set, offering magical light filtering through the trees.Ca: Quan van arribar a un mirador, la vista era espectacular.En: When they arrived at a viewpoint, the view was spectacular.Ca: Marcel es va quedar quiet, captivant les vistes amb la seva càmera.En: Marcel stood still, capturing the sights with his camera.Ca: Els colors reflectits a la seva lent el van inspirar.En: The colors reflected in his lens inspired him.Ca: Aina es va trobar al seu costat, observant el paisatge.En: Aina found herself beside him, observing the landscape.Ca: "És increïble, oi?En: "It's incredible, isn't it?"Ca: " va dir ella.En: she said.Ca: Marcel va assentir, penjat del moment.En: Marcel nodded, caught up in the moment.Ca: Les paraules fluïen naturals.En: Words flowed naturally.Ca: "Sí, la natura es magnífica.En: "Yes, nature is magnificent.Ca: Em fa pensar en noves possibilitats.En: It makes me think of new possibilities."Ca: "Tota la tensió de Marcel semblava desfer-se a mesura que Aina li explicava les plantes i els seus estudis.En: All of Marcel's tension seemed to dissolve as Aina explained the plants and her studies to him.Ca: Compartir aquells petits detalls va crear una connexió inèdita.En: Sharing those small details created a newfound connection.Ca: Les hores van passar ràpidament i el sol es va fondre en l'horitzó.En: The hours passed quickly and the sun melted into the horizon.Ca: Quan van decidir tornar, Marcel va parlar amb decisió.En: When they decided to return, Marcel spoke decisively.Ca: "Què et sembla si quedem un altre dia per explorar aquest lloc?En: "How about we meet another day to explore this place?Ca: Potser puc fer-te de guia i tu em pots ensenyar més sobre les plantes.En: Maybe I can be your guide and you can teach me more about the plants."Ca: "Aina va assentir, agraïda.En: Aina nodded, grateful.Ca: "M'encantaria.En: "I would love that.Ca: I potser pots fer més fotos.En: And maybe you can take more pictures.Ca: Tens bona mà per immortalitzar aquest lloc màgic.En: You have a knack for immortalizing this magical place."Ca: "Així, mentre les ombres s'allargaven, les seves passes els van portar cap a un futur prometedor.En: Thus, as the shadows lengthened, their steps brought them towards a promising future.Ca: Muntanya avall, Marcel havia trobat no només respostes, sinó també una nova amiga amb qui compartir la bellesa de la natura.En: Down the mountain, Marcel had found not only answers but also a new friend with whom to share the beauty of nature.Ca: Qui sap, potser aquella caminada seria l'inici d'una nova aventura.En: Who knows, maybe that walk would be the beginning of a new adventure. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardormountains: les muntanyespath: el camíbreakup: la rupturapassion: la passióaffectionate: afectuósresearch material: material d'investigaciómap: el mapaforest: el boscnotes: les notesplants: les plantesviewpoint: el miradorlandscape: el paisatgepossibilities: les possibilitatstension: la tensióconnection: la connexióhorizon: l'horitzóguide: la guiaknack: bona màcapture: captivarmagnificent: magníficadetails: els detallsfuture: el futursilence: el silenciflora: la florabrow: el frontlens: la lentsince: ja queflora: la florashadow: la ombra

Galatians #13 Galatians 6:11-18 In this message, we reflect on Paul’s words about becoming a new creation through Christ. We explore what it truly means to be made new in Christ. The cross transforms our identity and the way we live, calling us to walk in grace, purpose, and renewal each day.

Nate Hamblin

For today's sermon, we welcome a very special guest speaker, Ramona Johnson, as she shares her amazing story of despair and redemption. Ramona has just released a book called "I'm Living Proof," and a documentary is being made about her life. She wanted our church -- her church -- to be the first stop on her book tour and to be the first to hear her full story. Today we celebrate the amazing work God's been doing in Ramona's life and the wonderful calling God has given her!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Ruins to Refuge: A Tale of Hope and Cooperation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven het verlaten landschap.En: The sun shone brightly over the deserted landscape.Nl: De lucht was blauw, maar toch voelde alles somber aan.En: The sky was blue, yet everything felt somber.Nl: Er was niets anders dan stilte en wind.En: There was nothing but silence and wind.Nl: Bram en Jolien stapten voorzichtig over het barstende asfalt.En: Bram and Jolien cautiously stepped over the cracking asphalt.Nl: "Hier ergens moet er iets zijn," zei Bram, terwijl hij zijn ogen over de horizon liet gaan.En: "There must be something here somewhere," said Bram, as he let his eyes wander over the horizon.Nl: Zijn stem klonk vastbesloten, al verried een lichte trilling zijn vermoeidheid.En: His voice sounded determined, though a slight tremor betrayed his fatigue.Nl: Hij was altijd op zijn hoede voor gevaar.En: He was always wary of danger.Nl: Jolien keek naar hem op.En: Jolien looked up at him.Nl: "Denk je dat we het vandaag vinden?"En: "Do you think we'll find it today?"Nl: vroeg ze zacht.En: she asked softly.Nl: Ze waren een paar weken onderweg.En: They had been on the road for a few weeks.Nl: Alles wat ooit normaal was, leek nu gewoon een verre herinnering.En: Everything that was once normal now seemed like a distant memory.Nl: Bomen stonden als stille wachters langs de weg, en lege huizen stonden er als lege hulzen.En: Trees stood like silent sentinels along the road, and empty houses stood like hollow shells.Nl: Plotseling zagen ze in de verte een vervallen nederzetting.En: Suddenly, they saw a dilapidated settlement in the distance.Nl: "Daar," zei Bram, met een knikje.En: "There," said Bram, with a nod.Nl: Ze liepen ernaartoe, in de hoop op iets bruikbaars.En: They walked towards it, hoping for something useful.Nl: Het was een gok, maar ze hadden geen keuze.En: It was a gamble, but they had no choice.Nl: Jolien aarzelde even.En: Jolien hesitated for a moment.Nl: "Wat als daar anderen zijn?"En: "What if there are others there?"Nl: vroeg ze bezorgd.En: she asked worriedly.Nl: "We moeten het riskeren," antwoordde Bram.En: "We have to take the risk," replied Bram.Nl: "De kans dat we iets vinden, is het waard."En: "The chance of finding something is worth it."Nl: Bij het dorp aangekomen, zagen ze onmiddellijk beweging.En: Upon arriving at the village, they immediately saw movement.Nl: Een groep andere overlevenden bevond zich al in de nederzetting.En: A group of other survivors was already in the settlement.Nl: Bram en Jolien stapten voorzichtig naar voren.En: Bram and Jolien cautiously stepped forward.Nl: De spanning was voelbaar in de lucht.En: The tension was palpable in the air.Nl: Jolien keek haar broer aan, en hij wanhoopte snel in haar ogen.En: Jolien looked at her brother, and he quickly saw the despair in her eyes.Nl: Bram hief zijn hand op, als teken dat ze vrede wilden.En: Bram raised his hand, as a sign that they wanted peace.Nl: "We zoeken geen problemen," zei hij duidelijk.En: "We're not looking for trouble," he said clearly.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we elkaar helpen."En: "Maybe we can help each other."Nl: Een oudere man uit de andere groep stapte naar voren.En: An older man from the other group stepped forward.Nl: "Niemand kan nog alles alleen doen," zei hij.En: "No one can do everything alone anymore," he said.Nl: "Laten we praten."En: "Let's talk."Nl: Ze gingen zitten tussen de half omgevallen gebouwen.En: They sat down among the half-collapsed buildings.Nl: De onderhandelingen begonnen.En: The negotiations began.Nl: Bram was vastberaden om dit goed te doen.En: Bram was determined to make this work.Nl: Terwijl ze spraken, realiseerde Jolien zich dat er hoop was.En: As they spoke, Jolien realized there was hope.Nl: Misschien vonden ze hier een plek om te blijven.En: Maybe they found a place to stay here.Nl: De anderen stemden in om de voorraden te delen.En: The others agreed to share the supplies.Nl: Het was een riskante beslissing, maar het antwoord was positief.En: It was a risky decision, but the response was positive.Nl: Ze zouden samenwerken om een veilige plek te creëren.En: They would work together to create a safe place.Nl: Voor Bram was het een ontlading van spanning.En: For Bram, it was a release of tension.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij niet alleen hoefde te dragen.En: He realized he did not have to carry everything alone.Nl: Jolien voelde zich eindelijk deel van iets groters.En: Jolien finally felt part of something bigger.Nl: Ze glimlachte naar Bram.En: She smiled at Bram.Nl: "We hebben een start," fluisterde ze.En: "We have a start," she whispered.Nl: Samen met de anderen begonnen ze het dorp op te knappen.En: Together with the others, they began to renovate the village.Nl: Het was niet eenvoudig, maar het voelde juist.En: It was not easy, but it felt right.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker veranderde de ruïne in een plek die ze thuis konden noemen.En: Slowly but surely, the ruin transformed into a place they could call home.Nl: De zon ging onder terwijl de warme wind door de verlaten straten blies, en de wereld leek een beetje minder vijandig.En: The sun set as the warm wind blew through the deserted streets, and the world seemed a little less hostile.Nl: Bram leerde dat samenwerken de weg naar overleven was.En: Bram learned that cooperation was the key to survival.Nl: Jolien ontdekte haar eigen kracht en hoop.En: Jolien discovered her own strength and hope.Nl: De wereld was misschien veranderend en onvoorspelbaar, maar hier, in de ruïnes van het verleden, groeide een nieuw begin.En: The world might have been changing and unpredictable, but here, in the ruins of the past, a new beginning was growing.Nl: En onder de sterrenhemel beloofden ze elkaar dat ze elke uitdaging samen zouden aangaan.En: And under the starry sky, they promised each other that they would face every challenge together. Vocabulary Words:deserted: verlatensomber: sombercautiously: voorzichtigcracking: barstendehorizon: horizondetermined: vastbeslotentremor: trillingfatigue: vermoeidheidwary: op zijn hoedesentinels: wachtershollow: legedilapidated: vervallensettlement: nederzettinggamble: gokhesitated: aarzelderisk: riskerenpalpable: voelbaardespair: wanhooppeace: vredesurvivors: overlevendenrelease: ontladingtension: spanningnegotiations: onderhandelingencollaborate: samenwerkentransform: veranderenhostile: vijandigcooperation: samenwerkenunpredictable: onvoorspelbaarchallenge: uitdagingrenovate: opknappen

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Connections: Finding Inspiration in a Kyoto Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の秋、紅葉が鮮やかに色づく季節でした。En: In Kyoto, it was the season when the autumn leaves brilliantly change colors.Ja: 静かな午後、リカはひとりで隠れた茶屋に足を踏み入れました。En: One quiet afternoon, Rika stepped into a hidden chaya (teahouse) by herself.Ja: 茶屋の名前は「和心」といい、どこか落ち着いた雰囲気が漂っています。En: The name of the chaya was "Wagokoro," exuding an atmosphere of tranquility.Ja: リカは小さなテーブルに座り、創作のインスピレーションを探していました。En: Rika sat at a small table, searching for creative inspiration.Ja: 茶屋の中は静かで、心地よいお茶の香りが漂っています。En: Inside the chaya, it was quiet, and the pleasant aroma of tea filled the air.Ja: 茶屋の主、アヤは穏やかな笑顔でお茶を運んできました。En: The owner of the teahouse, Aya, brought over some tea with a gentle smile.Ja: 「こちら、秋の特別なお茶です。」とアヤが声をかけると、リカは微笑み返しました。En: “Here is our special autumn tea,” Aya said, and Rika returned the smile.Ja: その時、カメラを持った若い男性が茶屋に入ってきました。En: Just then, a young man with a camera entered the teahouse.Ja: 名前はケンタ。En: His name was Kenta.Ja: 彼は世界中を旅して、美しい瞬間を捉えることを仕事にしています。En: He travels around the world for a living, capturing beautiful moments.Ja: しかし、旅を続ける中で、彼は何か大切なことを失っていると感じていました。En: However, as he continued his travels, he felt as though he was losing something important.Ja: リカとケンタは偶然隣り合わせに座り、静かにお茶を楽しんでいました。En: Rika and Kenta happened to sit next to each other and quietly enjoyed their tea.Ja: やがて、たまたま視線が合い、話を始めました。En: In time, their eyes met, and they started a conversation.Ja: 「こんにちは。あなたもここを訪れるのが初めてですか？」とケンタが尋ねました。En: “Hello. Is this your first time visiting here too?” Kenta asked.Ja: 「はい。インスピレーションを求めて来ました。」とリカ。En: “Yes. I came seeking inspiration,” replied Rika.Ja: 彼女の声には少しの不安が滲んでいました。En: There was a hint of unease in her voice.Ja: 彼女は自分の芸術に自信が持てず、創作の壁にぶつかっていたのです。En: She lacked confidence in her art and had hit a creative block.Ja: ケンタは彼女の表情を見て、人々との繋がりを見つけたいと思いました。En: Seeing her expression, Kenta wished to find a connection with people.Ja: 「あなたの描く絵を見せてくれませんか？」とケンタが頼みました。En: “Could you show me your drawings?” Kenta requested.Ja: リカは少しためらいましたが、彼にスケッチブックを見せることにしました。En: Rika hesitated a bit but decided to show him her sketchbook.Ja: 彼女の絵を見たケンタの目が輝きました。En: Kenta's eyes lit up as he viewed her drawings.Ja: 「素晴らしいですね。僕も写真を撮りますが、言葉では説明できない美しさがあります。」En: “These are wonderful. I take photos too, but there's a beauty that words can't describe.”Ja: その一言で、リカは心が軽くなりました。En: With that one remark, Rika felt her heart lighten.Ja: 「もう一度、何か作ってみますか？」とリカが提案すると、ケンタはカメラを構え、「もちろん。」と答えました。En: “Shall we try creating something again?” Rika suggested, and Kenta prepared his camera, replying, “Of course.”Ja: 茶屋の中で、リカはケンタをスケッチし、ケンタはリカが絵を描く様子を写真に収めました。En: Inside the chaya, Rika sketched Kenta, while Kenta captured Rika as she drew.Ja: その瞬間、ふたりは共に創作する喜びを見出しました。En: In that moment, they found the joy of creating together.Ja: 夕方になり、紅葉がさらに輝きを増す中、二人は約束しました。En: As evening approached and the autumn leaves shone even brighter, the two made a promise.Ja: 「もっと一緒に新しい作品を作りましょう。」En: "Let's create more new works together."Ja: リカは再び、筆を握る喜びを感じました。En: Rika felt the joy of picking up her brush once again.Ja: 彼女は自信を取り戻し、ケンタは人と繋がることの大切さに気付きました。En: She regained her confidence, and Kenta realized the importance of connecting with people.Ja: 茶屋を後にするふたりの心は、秋の風のように軽やかでした。En: As they left the chaya, their hearts were as light as the autumn wind.Ja: どこか新しい、しかし大切な人生の旅がここから始まったのです。En: From there, a new, yet important, journey in life began.Ja: 和心の茶屋は、またひとつ、新しい絆を育みました。En: The Wagokoro teahouse had once again fostered a new bond. Vocabulary Words:brilliantly: 鮮やかにhidden: 隠れたchaya: 茶屋tranquility: 落ち着いたaroma: 香りgentle: 穏やかなcapture: 捉えるunease: 不安confidence: 自信hesitate: ためらうlight up: 輝くremark: 一言sketch: スケッチmoment: 瞬間approach: になるpromise: 約束foster: 育むbond: 絆inspiration: インスピレーションcreative block: 創作の壁connection: 繋がりdrawings: 絵photos: 写真describe: 説明joy: 喜びrealize: 気付くlighten: 軽くするseek: 求めるgently: 静かにimportant: 大切な

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Solitude to Solidarity: Hiroshi's Autumn Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が吹き抜ける荒れ果てたショッピングモールは、過去の賑わいを完全に失っていた。En: The autumn wind swept through the desolate shopping mall, which had completely lost its former bustling energy.Ja: 粉々になったガラス天井から薄暗い光が差し込み、長い間沈んでいた落ち葉が埃と共に舞い上がっていた。En: Dim light streamed in through the shattered glass ceiling, and fallen leaves that had been resting for a long time danced up with the dust.Ja: 広い通路にはかつての喧騒はもうなく、静寂だけが残っている。En: The wide corridors were devoid of their past clamor, leaving only silence in its place.Ja: ヒロシはその通路を静かに歩く。En: Hiroshi walked quietly through the corridor.Ja: 一人で生き抜くことに慣れていた彼は、今日もまた冬に備えて物資を集める。En: Having grown accustomed to surviving on his own, today again he gathered supplies in preparation for winter.Ja: 周りには他の生存者の気配が漂い、油断は禁物だ。En: The presence of other survivors lingered around, making it crucial not to let his guard down.Ja: 彼は物陰に隠されていたいくつかの缶詰を見つけ、慎重に手に取った。En: He found a few canned goods hidden in the shadows and carefully picked them up.Ja: その時、背後から声が聞こえた。En: At that moment, a voice came from behind.Ja: 「やあ、ヒロシ。En: "Hey, Hiroshi.Ja: 食料を手に入れたのか？En: Did you get some food?"Ja: 」声の主はユキという女性だった。En: The voice belonged to a woman named Yuki.Ja: 彼女は彼と同じく、ここで生き抜こうとしている一人だ。En: Like him, she was trying to survive here.Ja: 「そうだ、いくつか見つけた」とヒロシは答えた。En: "Yes, I found a few," Hiroshi replied.Ja: ユキは少し困った表情を浮かべる。En: Yuki wore a slightly troubled expression.Ja: 「私たちのグループに来ないか？En: "Why don't you join our group?Ja: 安全な場所がある。En: We have a safe place.Ja: そこなら一緒に冬を乗り切れるかもしれない。En: Together, we might be able to get through the winter.Ja: 物資を分け合おう」と提案する。En: Let's share our supplies," she suggested.Ja: ヒロシはためらった。En: Hiroshi hesitated.Ja: 一人での自由と独立は、彼の生き残りの戦略だった。En: Freedom and independence alone had been his survival strategy.Ja: しかし、心のどこかで孤独を感じていた。En: However, deep down somewhere, he felt lonely.Ja: 彼にとってユキの申し出は魅力的だが、簡単には信用できないのが現実だ。En: Yuki's offer was enticing, but trust did not come easily in this reality.Ja: その瞬間、遠くから叫び声と足音が聞こえてきた。En: At that moment, screams and footsteps could be heard in the distance.Ja: 敵対するグループが彼らに近づいている。En: A hostile group was approaching them.Ja: 「物資を差し出せ！En: "Hand over your supplies!"Ja: 」と冷酷な声が響く。En: a cold voice echoed.Ja: ヒロシは考える。En: Hiroshi contemplated.Ja: 戦って独立を守るべきか、それともユキと新しい道を選ぶべきか。En: Should he fight to maintain his independence, or choose a new path with Yuki?Ja: その時、彼はユキの目を見て決断した。En: At that moment, he looked into Yuki's eyes and made a decision.Ja: 「分かった。En: "Alright.Ja: 一緒に行こう。En: Let's go together."Ja: 」ヒロシはユキにそう答えると、二人は急いで隠れた出口へと向かった。En: With this reply to Yuki, the two quickly headed toward a concealed exit.Ja: そこでユキのグループと合流し、敵と対峙する準備をした。En: There, they met up with Yuki's group and prepared to confront the enemy.Ja: 新しい仲間たちと協力し、ヒロシは敵を撃退することに成功した。En: With the cooperation of his new comrades, Hiroshi successfully repelled the enemy.Ja: 彼は今、ユキたちと共に生きる道を選んだ。En: He chose the path of living with Yuki and her group.Ja: 孤独ではなく、協力と信頼こそが新たな生き方を創り出すことを理解したのだ。En: He realized that cooperation and trust, rather than solitude, forged a new way of living.Ja: ヒロシは群れの中で安心感を感じる。En: Hiroshi felt a sense of security within the group.Ja: これからは一人ではない。En: From now on, he was not alone.Ja: 仲間と共に歩む秋の風は、どこか温かく心地よいものに感じられた。En: The autumn wind, walking with his comrades, felt somehow warm and comforting.Ja: 秋は終わり、冬が来る。En: Autumn ended, and winter arrived.Ja: だが、彼はもう恐れない。En: But he no longer feared.Ja: 彼には仲間がいるから。En: Because he had his comrades with him. Vocabulary Words:swept: 吹き抜けるdesolate: 荒れ果てたbustling: 賑わいshattered: 粉々になったdevoid: なくclamor: 喧騒accustomed: 慣れていたsupplies: 物資linger: 漂いcrucial: 禁物だcanned goods: 缶詰troubled: 困った表情enticing: 魅力的screams: 叫び声hostile: 敵対するrepelled: 撃退solitude: 孤独strategy: 戦略concealed: 隠れたcomrades: 仲間たちsecurity: 安心感confront: 対峙forged: 創り出すことcollaborated: 協力instinct: 本能mistrust: 信用できないgrim: 冷酷echoed: 響くdistant: 遠く

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali's Dawn: Rebuilding by the Ganga's Flow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रिशिकेश में पतझड़ का मौसम था।En: It was autumn in Rishikesh.Hi: चारों ओर सूखे पत्ते बिखरे पड़े थे।En: Dry leaves were scattered all around.Hi: यहां-वहां मंदिरों और आश्रमों की खंडहरों में अतीत की कहानियाँ गूँज रही थीं।En: Here and there, the ruins of temples and ashrams echoed with stories of the past.Hi: इस दुनिया के समाप्त होने के बाद भी गंगा का प्रवाह बहता रहा।En: Even after the end of this world, the flow of the Ganga continued to stream.Hi: अंधेरा धीरे-धीरे छा रहा था, और किसी चमत्कार की उम्मीद में आकाश में दिए जल रहे थे।En: Darkness was gradually covering the landscape, and lamps burned in the sky in the hope of some miracle.Hi: दीवाली की रात ने इस उजड़े हुए स्थान को एक नया रूप दे दिया था।En: The night of Diwali had given this desolate place a new shape.Hi: अरुण और तारा दोनों गंगा किनारे की यात्रा पर थे, एक ऐसी जगह की तलाश में जहाँ से वे पुनः जीवन की शुरुआत कर सकें।En: Arun and Tara were on a journey by the banks of the Ganga, in search of a place where they could begin life anew.Hi: अरुण बहुत कुछ खो चुका था - अपने माता-पिता, भाई-बहन, और अपने दिल में छिपी हुई आशा।En: Arun had lost much—his parents, siblings, and the hidden hope in his heart.Hi: तारा ने अरुण में उम्मीद की किरण देखी थी।En: Tara saw a glimmer of hope in Arun.Hi: उसने विश्वास किया कि वे समाज को फिर से बना सकते हैं।En: She believed that they could rebuild society.Hi: रास्ते में उनका सामना मनीष से हुआ।En: On their way, they encountered Manish.Hi: मनीष एक चुप्पा और कठोर व्यक्ति था।En: Manish was a quiet and tough individual.Hi: उसके पास वह रहस्य था जो अरुण और तारा को जानना था। एक चलती-फिरती बातियों की कहानी, जो आखिरी संचार उपकरण, एक रेडियो के बारे में थी।En: He held the secret that Arun and Tara needed to know—a story of traveling lights about the last means of communication, a radio.Hi: मनीष के पास इसे इस्तेमाल करने और मदद पाने की योजना थी, लेकिन अपना लक्ष्य उसे अकेले पूरा करना था।En: Manish had a plan to use it to seek help, but he intended to fulfill his goal alone.Hi: यों तो चलना बहुत कठिन था।En: The journey was very difficult.Hi: चारों ओर बिखरे खंडहर और असमाप्त भवन इस बीती सभ्यता की कहानी बयां कर रहे थे।En: The scattered ruins and unfinished buildings narrated the tale of a past civilization.Hi: लेकिन अरुण के दिल में एक दूसरा संघर्ष भी चल रहा था।En: But inside Arun's heart, another struggle was taking place.Hi: उसने तारा को अपने अतीत के बारे में कभी नहीं बताया, जिससे वह अपने कदम को संकोच के साथ उठाता था।En: He had never shared his past with Tara, which made him tread with hesitation.Hi: एक दिन गंगा के किनारे उन खंडहरों के बीच रास्ता बना रहे थे, जब अरुण ने मनीष से सत्य जानने का निर्णय किया।En: One day, as they carved their way among the ruins by the riverbanks, Arun decided to confront Manish for the truth.Hi: "तुम इस रेडियो को कैसे चलाओगे?" अरुण ने मनीष से पूछा।En: "How will you operate this radio?" Arun asked Manish.Hi: मनीष के चेहरे पर हल्की सी मुस्कान आई।En: A slight smile appeared on Manish's face.Hi: "मैं इसे बचा के रखा था," मनीष ने कहा, "यह अब भी काम करता है।"En: "I preserved it," Manish said, "It still works."Hi: जैसे ही वे जोरों से लहराते हुए गंगा के किनारे पहुँचे, अरुण ने तारा के सामने अपने दिल की बातें खोलीं।En: As they reached the Ganga's shoreline with waves pounding fiercely, Arun opened up his heart to Tara.Hi: उसने अपने अतीत की हर वो भूल बताई जिससे वह बुरी तरह से झकझोर गया था।En: He confessed every mistake of his past that had shaken him deeply.Hi: तारा ने अरुण का हाथ थामा और उसकी ओर भरोसे से देखा।En: Tara held Arun's hand and looked at him with trust.Hi: जैसा कि मनीष ने अपनी योजना को सफलतापूर्वक अंजाम तक पहुँचाया, रेडियो से आवाज़ आई, "हम यहाँ हैं... गंगा के इस पार सुरक्षित बच गए।"En: As Manish successfully executed his plan, the radio sounded, "We are here... safely across the Ganga."Hi: गंगा किनारे सुरक्षित समुदाय को देख, अरुण ने अपनी आँखों में नई उम्मीद के आंसू लिये हुए पहली बार शांति महसूस की।En: Seeing the secure community by the Ganga banks, Arun felt peace for the first time, tears of renewed hope brimming in his eyes.Hi: ऊपर दीयों का प्रकाश छलकता रहा, अंधेरे में उजाले की तरह।En: The light from the lamps above shimmered, like light in the darkness.Hi: यह नई शुरुआत थी – आशा की, विश्वास की, और उत्थान की।En: This was a new beginning—of hope, trust, and revival.Hi: अरुण ने पाया कि अतीत को भूलना ही नहीं वरन् उसे अपनाना भी जरूरी है।En: Arun found that it was important not only to forget the past but also to embrace it.Hi: दीवाली की उस रात ने इस पुनः जीवन को उनके सामने एक नये नाम के साथ बताया – 'समाज का पुनर्निर्माण।'

In this episode of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Texas native Brendan Walter, a rising voice in the Nashville country scene. Brendan walks us through his journey from the Texas Hill Country to Austin and now Nashville, opening up about the road that led to the release of his debut full-length album Disappearing Days. He shares insights into the writing and recording process, building a creative team around him, and the emotional depth behind the album's most personal songs. The conversation also dives into his experience navigating the ever-changing music industry, his working with country tastemaker and longtime friend of the show Grady Smith, and the camaraderie that comes from touring with fellow artists like Evan Honer, Leon Majcen, Kashus Culpepper, and more. Brendan is on a rocket ship, that is only starting to take flight, learn more about him on this episode! Follow on Social Media:   Brendan Walter – @brendanwaltermusic Matt Burrill (Host) – @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round (Podcast) – @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network) – @raisedrowdy   Chapters (00:00:00) - Brandon From Texas On Disappearing Days(00:02:56) - Nashville musician on the transition from Austin to Nashville(00:08:17) - Tyler Jones on Transition From Hockey to Music(00:12:47) - Evan Jones on Working With The Clover Cult(00:17:06) - Xavier and Grady on Their New Album(00:21:29) - Fooled By Love(00:24:55) - Favorite Songs By The Lone Bellow(00:29:22) - The title track of ""(00:31:37) - What Do You Like To Do For Unwind?(00:34:13) - Drunk Guy On The Golf Course(00:37:08) - Fooling Around at the NHL Game(00:39:47) - Dallas Stars forward Max Allen on Life in the East(00:42:34) - Top 10 bars in East Nashville(00:43:47) - Cam on Signing a Record Deal With Sony(00:47:35) - Dylan on Working With Kill Tony(00:49:40) - Grow This Thing: Wyatt Flores on Sony(00:53:26) - Brandon Walter on His Start(00:56:13) - Stateside Vodka(00:57:06) - "I'm Just A Two-Trick Pony"

Retirement can be a great journey as you achieve your postponed dreams, push your limits and rewire your brain for your next adventure.Life coach, Cyn Meyer, author of The Rewire Retirement Method, talks with us about unlocking a fulfilling retirement style while overcoming the "shoulds" of past retirements and beginning the next  exciting chapter of your life.Even if you are already retired, you may find yourself rethinking the coming years. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Leaves to New Beginnings: A Kyoto Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 紅葉の季節、京都の嵐山竹林は特別でした。En: In the season of autumn leaves, the Arashiyama bamboo grove in Kyoto was special.Ja: 高くそびえる竹の合間から見える空は澄み、風にそよぐ竹の音が静けさを感じさせます。En: The sky visible between the towering bamboo was clear, and the sound of the bamboo swaying in the wind evoked a sense of tranquility.Ja: 地面には赤や黄金の葉がうっすらと敷き詰められ、秋の祭りのために飾られた提灯が優しく輝いています。En: On the ground, red and golden leaves were thinly spread, and lanterns decorated for the autumn festival gently glowed.Ja: ハルとはカメラを手に、自然の美しさを収めるために竹林を歩いていました。En: Haruto was walking through the bamboo grove, camera in hand, to capture the beauty of nature.Ja: しかし、彼の心はどこか空虚。En: However, his heart felt somewhat empty.Ja: それを埋める何かを求めていました。En: He was searching for something to fill that void.Ja: 一方、アオイは花のインスピレーションを探して竹林を訪れていました。En: Meanwhile, Aoi visited the bamboo grove seeking inspiration from flowers.Ja: 花のアレンジメントの次のプロジェクトのために、新しい視点が必要だと感じていたのです。En: She felt she needed a new perspective for her next flower arrangement project.Ja: 祭りの賑やかさの中、ハルとはアオイを見かけました。En: Amid the festival's bustling atmosphere, Haruto spotted Aoi.Ja: 彼女がじっくりと紅葉を眺めている姿が印象的でした。En: Her figure, intently gazing at the autumn leaves, was striking.Ja: 彼は勇気を出して彼女に近づくことにしました。En: He gathered the courage to approach her.Ja: 「こんにちは。En: "Hello.Ja: 私はハルとと言います。En: My name is Haruto.Ja: あなたもこの美しい紅葉を見に来ましたか？En: Did you also come to see these beautiful autumn leaves?"Ja: 」アオイは彼のカメラを見て興味を持ちました。En: Aoi took an interest in his camera.Ja: 「こんにちは、私はアオイです。En: "Hello, I'm Aoi.Ja: はい、美しいですね。En: Yes, they're beautiful.Ja: 何か特別な写真を撮っていますか？En: Are you taking any special photos?"Ja: 」そうして二人は自然に会話を始め、竹林を一緒に散策することになりました。En: Thus, the two naturally began a conversation and decided to stroll through the bamboo grove together.Ja: ハルとはアオイの自然愛を感じ、彼女を背景にして完璧なショットを狙います。En: Haruto felt Aoi's love for nature and aimed for a perfect shot with her in the background.Ja: シャッターを押す瞬間、アオイはまるで紅葉そのもののように輝いていました。En: At the moment he pressed the shutter, Aoi seemed to shine just like the autumn leaves themselves.Ja: その瞬間、二人は共に強いインスピレーションと繋がりを感じました。En: At that moment, they both felt a strong inspiration and connection.Ja: 「一緒に何かを作りませんか？En: "Issho ni nanika o tsukurimasen ka?"Ja: 」と、ハルとは提案しました。En: Haruto proposed.Ja: 「写真と花のアートを組み合わせた作品を。En: "A piece that combines photography and floral art."Ja: 」アオイは笑顔で頷きました。En: Aoi nodded with a smile.Ja: 「ぜひ、やってみましょう。En: "Zehi, yattemimashou."Ja: 」二人は連絡先を交換し、プロジェクトの初めての一歩を踏み出しました。En: The two exchanged contact information and took the first step in their project.Ja: ハルとは孤独を超えた充実感と目的を見つけ、アオイは新たなインスピレーションと仲間を得ることができました。En: Haruto found fulfillment and purpose beyond loneliness, while Aoi gained new inspiration and a companion.Ja: 嵐山竹林の秋の祭りは、二人の新しい始まりとなったのです。En: The autumn festival at the Arashiyama bamboo grove marked a new beginning for them both. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 紅葉bamboo grove: 竹林towering: 高くそびえるtranquility: 静けさlanterns: 提灯festival: 祭りcapture: 収めるsomewhat: どこかvoid: 空虚arrangement: アレンジメントbustling: 賑やかさgazing: 眺めているstriking: 印象的courage: 勇気intently: じっくりとswaying: そよぐdecorated: 飾られたperspective: 視点shutter: シャッターinspiration: インスピレーションfloral: 花のproposal: 提案fulfillment: 充実感companionship: 仲間beginning: 始まりthinly spread: うっすらと敷き詰められevoked: 感じさせるgathered: 集めたstroll: 散策gently: 優しく

"Anytime someone starts a sentence with, 'why don't you just,' immediately stop listening to them." ~Valerie Valdes (Lia Amador) While it hasn't been a long time for podcast listeners, it's been a while for us and considering her expertise, I've invited Valerie Valdes back for a candid discussion about the recent demise of NaNoWriMo and what it means for writers. We delve into the challenges of maintaining community and motivation without the established infrastructure of the once-beloved event. Valerie shares her insights as a former municipal liaison and offers alternatives for writers looking to stay engaged during November. We cover Nano 2.0, Shut Up and Write, and 4 The Words. Community is one of the most important parts of this month, and we make sure people know that they're still not alone! (This post went live for supporters on November 4, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon!) Download Transcript Links Valerie Valdes / Lia Amador Escape Pod NaNoWriMo 2.0 Shut Up and Write 4thewords Dreamfoundry World Anvil Game of Tomes Kate Cavanaugh's Livestream Evergreen Links See all books from Season 21 Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! — "NaNoWriMo's Ghosts and New Beginnings" is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. November 6, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 21 | murverse.com "NaNoWriMo's Ghosts and New Beginnings" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

Psychic Medium Laura Lee connects Anne from Idaho, with her late parents who come through with love and encouragement as she faces a big life decision — whether to stay or move abroad. Through emotional validation, family symbols, and clear signs from Spirit, Anne's guides remind her to trust her first instincts and follow her heart's wisdom when it's time to start a new chapter. Laura's spirit messages inspire anyone feeling uncertain about what's next, showing how divine guidance can light the way through transitions, retirement, or relocation. 

Naomi Watts is an Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, and entrepreneur who's learned that some of life's greatest roles come with age. She joins Hoda for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and embracing womanhood in all its seasons… from navigating loss and rejection to finding her voice as an advocate for menopause awareness. Naomi opens up about launching her wellness brand, Stripes, writing her book “Dare I Say It,” and why she believes it's never too late to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformative energy of the full moon and how you can use it to release what no longer serves you, cleanse your spirit, and manifest fresh beginnings. The full moon is a time for reflection, release, and renewal — the perfect opportunity to let go of old habits, limiting beliefs, and emotional baggage that are holding you back.   Join me as we explore simple yet powerful full moon rituals for letting go, cleansing your energy, and setting clear, intentional goals for the month ahead. You'll learn how to align your thoughts and emotions with the lunar cycle so you can manifest abundance, love, healing, and spiritual growth.

This week's episode features Ben Carrey of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share this with one with you!!  Pigeons is one of my favorite bands — I absolutely love their brand of rollicking, funky rock. Their jams are simply exquisite, and Ben drives this forward motion with his unique style on bass guitar.  Pigeons' eighth album, Feed The Fire is out now, and they're headed out on their Fall tour — catch them while you can!Ben is super thoughtful and a gentle and kind soul, and he talks to me about growing up a shy kid in Baltimore — and we discuss how Ben's unique (some may say unorthodox) style of playing has shaped the Pigeons signature sound. Ben is quite literary and very well read and we go down that rabbit hole a bit… with his love of Physics mixed in just for fun.Ben also talks to me about mental health and some of the challenges he faces. He's super open with a striking and honest self-awareness that is utterly refreshing.  This is an epic conversation with this talented artist, and I can't wait to share this one with you.=======================================Chapters:00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg04:38  Introducing Ben Carrey07:17 Celebrating the New Album and Touring Experiences10:21 Collaboration with The Infamous Stringdusters13:15 Exploring Musical Influences and Techniques 16:08 Fretless Bass and Its Unique Qualities 19:10 Cultural Connections and Personal Reflections 22:11 Musical Relationships and Band Dynamics 25:03 The Science of Music and Connection 28:10 Growing Up and Family Ties 33:35 Nostalgia and Family Connections 35:39 The Power of Solitude and Self-Discovery 36:42 Literary Influences and Early Interests 39:38 The Fascination with Physics and Quantum Mechanics 43:49 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality 45:29 The Magic of Music and Sound 48:11 Musical Beginnings and the Journey to Bass 54:04 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Performance 55:46 Mental Health Challenges and the Music Industry 59:40 Finding Balance and Support in Music 01:04:03 Connecting with the Audience and Personal Growth 01:06:18 The Power of Connection and Community 01:08:36 Psychedelics and Mental Health 01:13:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery 01:17:31 The Significance of 'Hit the Ground Running' 01:20:27 Collaborative Evolution in Music 01:24:45 The Impact of Live Performances 01:27:51 Dome Fest and New Beginnings 01:31:32 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Festivals=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Through Hidden Gates: Art, History, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A napsugarak kora reggel gyengéden kúsztak be a budapesti termálfürdő izzadt termébe.En: The rays of the sun gently crept into the sweaty halls of the Budapest thermal bath early in the morning.Hu: Ágota és Bence épp a kisebb, melegvizes medencét csodálták.En: Ágota and Bence were admiring the smaller, warm water pool.Hu: Ősz volt, a fák aranyló lombkoronája vidám színeket hozott a város szívébe.En: It was autumn, and the golden canopy of trees brought cheerful colors to the heart of the city.Hu: A fürdő csempézett falai visszhangozták a csendes morajlást, ahogy a párok és a magányos látogatók a nyugodt vízben úszkáltak.En: The tiled walls of the bath echoed the quiet murmur of couples and solitary visitors swimming in the calm water.Hu: Ágota, az introvertált művész, az egyik sarokban ült.En: Ágota, the introverted artist, was sitting in one corner.Hu: Mosolyogva figyelte a vízen táncoló fényeket.En: Smiling, she watched the lights dancing on the water.Hu: Kapott egy ötletet, de még szavakká vagy ecsetvonásokká kellett formálnia.En: She got an idea, but it still needed to be shaped into words or brushstrokes.Hu: Az inspiráció lassan bújt elő, mint a meleg gőz, amely körbeölelte a medencét.En: Inspiration was slowly emerging, like the warm steam enveloping the pool.Hu: Bence közben nem messze állt tőle, a fürdő régi történeteivel a fejében.En: Meanwhile, Bence stood not far from her, with the old stories of the bath in his mind.Hu: Történész lévén elragadták őt a fürdő több évszázados emlékfoszlányai.En: Being a historian, he was captivated by the centuries-old fragments of memory the bath held.Hu: Minden sarkon rejtett meséket vélt felfedezni.En: In every corner, he thought he discovered hidden tales.Hu: Egy pillanatnyi bátorsággal, Bence megszólította Ágotát.En: With a moment of courage, Bence addressed Ágota.Hu: "Tudtad, hogy ez a fürdő az oszmán korban épült?En: "Did you know that this bath was built during the Ottoman era?"Hu: " kérdezte.En: he asked.Hu: "Képzeld el, hogy itt egykor szultánok is megfordultak.En: "Imagine that sultans once frequented this place."Hu: "Ágota érdeklődése felébredt.En: Ágota's interest was piqued.Hu: "Tényleg?En: "Really?Hu: Milyen izgalmas!En: How exciting!Hu: Én művész vagyok, de néha elakadok az ötleteimmel.En: I'm an artist, but I sometimes get stuck with my ideas.Hu: Talán egy ilyen történet segítene.En: Maybe such a story would help."Hu: "Bence biztatóan bólintott.En: Bence nodded encouragingly.Hu: "Tudok egy titkos helyet itt.En: "I know a secret spot here.Hu: Egy rejtett kapu egy másik medencéhez, amit csak kevesen ismernek.En: A hidden gate to another pool that only a few know about.Hu: Szeretnéd megnézni?En: Would you like to see it?"Hu: "Ágota szeme felragyogott.En: Ágota's eyes lit up.Hu: "Nagyon szeretném!En: "I would love to!"Hu: "Bence vezette Ágotát egy szűk folyosón.En: Bence led Ágota down a narrow corridor.Hu: Az egyik sarokban elrejtett ajtón át egy csendes, eldugott medencéhez érkeztek.En: Through a concealed door in one corner, they arrived at a quiet, secluded pool.Hu: A napfény éppen átszűrődött az üvegablakon, arany színűre festette a vizet.En: Sunlight filtered through the glass window, painting the water a golden color.Hu: Mesebeli látvány volt.En: It was a magical sight.Hu: Ágota érezte, hogy az inspiráció hullámai elsöprik minden korábbi akadályát.En: Ágota felt the waves of inspiration sweeping away all her previous obstacles.Hu: "Ez gyönyörű," mondta halkan, szinte álmodozva.En: "This is beautiful," she said softly, almost dreamily.Hu: "Köszönöm, hogy megmutattad.En: "Thank you for showing it to me."Hu: "Bence mosolygott.En: Bence smiled.Hu: "Örülök, hogy segíthettem.En: "I'm glad I could help."Hu: "A fürdőben töltött idejük végéhez érve Ágota és Bence megegyeztek, hogy újra találkoznak.En: As their time at the bath came to an end, Ágota and Bence agreed to meet again.Hu: Budapest utcáit fogják felfedezni, keverve a művészetet és történelmet.En: They would explore the streets of Budapest, blending art and history.Hu: Ahogy az épületek mesélnek a múltról, úgy mesél majd Ágota a képein keresztül.En: Just as buildings speak of the past, Ágota would tell stories through her paintings.Hu: Bence tanulni fog Ágota szemének látásáról, és Ágota újra hinni fog valaki más meséiben.En: Bence would learn to see through Ágota's eyes, and Ágota would believe again in someone else's tales.Hu: Őszinte szívvel, és az őszi levelek hullása miatt is, érezni lehetett, hogy valami új kezdődik.En: With sincere hearts, and partly because of the falling autumn leaves, it felt like something new was beginning.Hu: Egymásban találtak társra, a múlt és művészet összefonódott, és így mindketten rátaláltak arra, amit kerestek.En: They found companionship in each other, as the past and art intertwined, and thus both found what they were searching for.Hu: Új kezdet, új inspiráció, és végre, új bizalom.En: A new beginning, new inspiration, and finally, new trust. Vocabulary Words:crept: kúsztaksweaty: izzadtcanopy: lombkoronamurmur: morajlássolitary: magányosintroverted: introvertáltbrushstrokes: ecsetvonásokenveloping: körbeöleltehistorian: történészfragments: emlékfoszlányaicaptivated: elragadtákcourage: bátorsággalfrequented: megfordultakconcealed: elrejtettsecluded: eldugottfiltered: átszűrődöttobstacles: akadályátdreamily: álmodozvaencouragingly: biztatóancompanionship: társraintertwined: összefonódottinspiration: inspirációtrust: bizalomadmirations: csodáltákemerging: bújt előstories: történeteknarrow: szűkhidden: rejtettglass: üvegsweep: elsöprik

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reviving Tradition: Bornholm's Café Renaissance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: En kølig efterårsdag blæste vinden gennem gaderne på Bornholm, og bladene dansede i gyldne nuancer langs fortovet.En: On a cool autumn day, the wind blew through the streets of Bornholm, and the leaves danced in golden hues along the sidewalk.Da: Plantation Café var fyldt med duften af kanel og friskbagt brød.En: Plantation Café was filled with the scent of cinnamon and freshly baked bread.Da: Indenfor sad Freja ved et rundt bord med et stort papirark spredt ud foran sig.En: Inside, Freja sat at a round table with a large sheet of paper spread out in front of her.Da: Hun havde en vision for dette sted.En: She had a vision for this place.Da: Hendes drøm var at give caféen nyt liv uden at miste dens sjæl.En: Her dream was to give the café new life without losing its soul.Da: Lars, ejeren af caféen, satte sig tungt ned ved siden af hende.En: Lars, the owner of the café, sat down heavily beside her.Da: "Freja," sagde han, "jeg ved ikke, om vi har råd til meget forandring.En: "Freja," he said, "I don't know if we can afford much change.Da: Folk her er vant til det, som det er."En: People here are used to the way it is."Da: Freja nikkede forstående.En: Freja nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg ved det, Lars.En: "I know, Lars.Da: Men lidt forandring kan også bringe nye kunder.En: But a little change can also bring new customers.Da: Og det kan gøres uden at ændre stedet for meget," sagde hun opmuntrende.En: And it can be done without changing the place too much," she said encouragingly.Da: På den anden side af bordet sad Søren.En: On the other side of the table sat Søren.Da: Han havde en vild energi, mens han skriblerede sine tanker ned.En: He had a wild energy as he jotted down his thoughts.Da: "Hvad med et hjørne til kunstudstillinger?"En: "How about a corner for art exhibitions?"Da: foreslog han med lysende øjne.En: he suggested with bright eyes.Da: Lars skrævede med øjenbrynene.En: Lars raised his eyebrows.Da: "Kunst?En: "Art?Da: Her i caféen?"En: Here in the café?"Da: Freja kunne se hans skepsis.En: Freja could see his skepticism.Da: Dagene gik, og de arbejdede på at modellere caféens nye udseende.En: The days passed, and they worked on modeling the café's new look.Da: Søren's ideer var sprudlende, men ikke altid praktiske.En: Søren's ideas were exuberant but not always practical.Da: Freja kæmpede for at finde en balance.En: Freja struggled to find a balance.Da: Hun ville værne om Lars' frygt for forandringer og samtidig give rummet en frisk energi.En: She wanted to protect Lars' fear of changes while also giving the space a fresh energy.Da: Til en fællesmøde med de lokale, præsenterede Freja sine planer.En: At a community meeting with the locals, Freja presented her plans.Da: Lokalet summede med halvkritiske hvisker.En: The room buzzed with semi-critical whispers.Da: "Hvad med vores faste hyggelige hjørne?"En: "What about our regular cozy corner?"Da: spurgte en ældre dame bekymret.En: an elderly lady asked worriedly.Da: Freja følte konflikterne tage til.En: Freja felt the conflicts intensifying.Da: Lars sad med krydsede arme, klar til at lukke projektet.En: Lars sat with crossed arms, ready to close the project.Da: Men Freja trak vejret dybt ind.En: But Freja took a deep breath.Da: "Hvad hvis," sagde hun, "vi bevarer de gamle møbler, men tilføjer et moderne farveskema?En: "What if," she said, "we keep the old furniture but add a modern color scheme?Da: Og vi kan give plads til lokal kunst, så det afspejler vores by."En: And we can make room for local art, so it reflects our town."Da: Der blev stille et øjeblik, så nikkede en mand i hjørnet.En: There was silence for a moment, then a man in the corner nodded.Da: "Det kunne vi leve med," sagde han roligt.En: "We could live with that," he said calmly.Da: Efter mødet gik Freja hen til Lars.En: After the meeting, Freja went over to Lars.Da: "Tak fordi du lyttede," sagde han.En: "Thank you for listening," he said.Da: "Måske kan vi ende med noget, der er godt for alle."En: "Maybe we can end up with something that's good for everyone."Da: Sammen arbejdede de videre, og sammen fandt de en indre ro i projektet.En: Together they continued to work, and together they found an inner peace in the project.Da: Det endelige design fangede caféens varme og lokale historie, mens det stille åbnede døre til en ny fremtid.En: The final design captured the café's warmth and local history while quietly opening doors to a new future.Da: Freja lærte, at en stærk vision også kan have ører.En: Freja learned that a strong vision can also have ears.Da: Og Plantation Café blev, som solen begyndte at kigge frem på en ny dag, en endnu mere elsket del af samfundet på Bornholm.En: And Plantation Café became, as the sun began to peek out on a new day, an even more beloved part of the community in Bornholm. 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Date Night! What's going onnnn? Join us for a date as we drive around LA vintage stores to find stuff for our halloween costumes. What's on our mind? This lake house we found on Redfin that we can't stop thinking about. Should we get it and film a new renovation series?? Other topics include debates about whether farting under the sheets can actually ruin them and how we'd feel about living in a murder house. It's a Halloween special. We love date nights and we love you! This episode is brought to you by Toups & Co, Minted, Squarespace, Grüns, and Jones Road Beauty. Toups & Co. makes skincare and makeup that are 100% natural, made with ingredients you can actually pronounce. Visit toupsandco.com and use code WITHWHIT at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.Minted holiday cards are joy in your mailbox. Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code WITHWHIT for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper.Head to squarespace.com/WITHWHIT for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use WITHWHIT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Visit gruns.co and use code WITHWHIT at checkout for up to 52% off your first order.This holiday season, simplify your routine with makeup that's clean, strategic, and multifunctional. Head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code WITHWHIT at checkout.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Join Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson for the Sermon Brainwave podcast as they explore the texts for the First Sunday of Advent, Year A. This episode kicks off the new church year with a deep dive into themes of watchfulness, waiting, and Christ's coming in history, mystery, and majesty. In this episode, the hosts discuss: * Isaiah 2:1-5 and the vision of peace among nations * Psalm 122 and Jerusalem as a means of grace * Romans 13:11-14 on waking from sleep and walking in the light * Matthew 24:36-44 and the mystery of Christ's coming The conversation addresses common misinterpretations of the "rapture" theology, examines what it means to be ready and watchful during Advent, and reflects on the contested reality of Jerusalem today in contrast to the biblical vision of peace. Plus, hear about Matt Skinner's new resources for Advent and the Year of Matthew! Resources mentioned in this episode: "Voices of Advent" by Matt Skinner - https://www.cokesbury.com/voices-of-advent" "Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings" by Matt Skinner - https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791030162/ "Paul Among the People" by Sarah Ruden - https://sarahruden.com/book/paul-among-the-people/ Commentaries for the First Sunday of Advent can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/first-sunday-of-advent/commentary-on-matthew-2436-44-7. ⏰Timecodes⏰ 00:00 Introduction to Advent and New Beginnings 03:03 Understanding the Meaning of Advent 05:49 Theological Reflections on Readiness and Watchfulness 08:53 Exploring Isaiah's Vision of Peace 16:42 Psalm 122 18:04 The Role of Jerusalem in Advent 21:58 The Significance of Romans 13 in Advent -- Being Awake 25:50 Walking Decently and Sarah Rudin's "Paul Among the People" 26:45 Outro *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9f29qmFOdbA.

From the New Year and New Beginnings to building up the family culture and protecting your time, we've striven to find experts and guests that have been able to help you navigate the challenges you face in raising your families in today's society. Thank you for listening!We can't wait to bring you new guests and exciting topics next season. Be on the look out for our Advent and Christmas reflections! Do you have a guest or topic you'd love to hear on the Fairest Love Podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Send your suggestions or interview recommendations to info@fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Melessa and Stephanie catch up on her big move into a new home and the lessons that come with fresh beginnings. As she and her husband sort through what to keep and what to let go, Melessa reflects on how far they've come as a couple—learning to communicate better, compromise, and create a space that truly fits this new chapter of life.Stephanie gives Melessa her latest “homework”: to list what she's proud of and what she hopes to be proud of next. From raising her kids and managing life during her husband's deployment to finally landing her dream job in grant writing, Melessa shares how intention and purpose shape her journey. They also chat about Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Karen Rauch Carter, exploring how small shifts in your environment—and your mindset—can open the door to love, peace, and possibility.Past Episodes You May Love: Episode 146: Thoughts on being married for 25 yearsEpisode 189: Do It BadlyBook Link: Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Free Daily Journaling Worksheet: stephanieodea.com/dailySimple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/Book Link:

Subscribe for free weekly horoscopes and exclusive offers at https://www.quietmindastrology.comNovember brings a fascinating mix of forward motion and reflection: Saturn moves direct while both Mercury and Jupiter are retrograde. You may feel eager to start fresh, yet drawn to revisit old territory. This episode walks you through each major transit and how to stay grounded through the shifting tides of November.From November 1–9—and again around the 20th—you'll feel renewed motivation for projects, new routines, and setting intentions. Mid-month, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio asks you to slow down, look within, and tie up unfinished business. It's an ideal time to journal, re-study, and deepen spiritual practice.Jupiter retrograde in Cancer continues its theme of emotional growth and inner faith. Patience pays off—what's evolving now is meant to nourish your soul, not rush ahead. Sun in Libra and Venus moving from Virgo to Libra bring relationships into focus. The lesson this month: balance head and heart. The longest journey is the six inches from your head to your heart. Presence and honesty matter more than perfection.Rahu in Aquarius and Ketu in Leo keep transforming your sense of purpose and identity. Life may feel like improv theater—commit fully to your role, then release it when the scene changes. Venus in Libra supports harmony, beauty, and connection, while her shift into Scorpio later in the month brings deeper intimacy and transformation.The Full Moon in Bharani Nakshatra (Aries) on November 5th highlights themes of birth, surrender, and creative renewal. This is a powerful time to let go of control and trust life's cycles.Throughout the episode, I share practical ways to stay balanced—through journaling, yoga, and steady daily rhythm—so you can flow with these energies rather than against them.Get your Free Vedic Birth Chart & Big 3 Training:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrologyYouTube: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtubeMentorship Waitlist: http://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipYoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingQuietmind Yoga: https://www.quietmind.yoga

Coco Schiffer is here! Content creator, stylist, and creative director whose clean, classic aesthetic has made her one of the most refreshing voices in fashion right now. Coco started her career behind the scenes managing influencers and talent before naturally stepping into the spotlight herself, and she's built a brand rooted in simplicity, confidence, and an eye for the essentials. We get into her unique point of view, the real side of being an influencer - the less glamorous parts and the organization it takes, and how she keeps her wardrobe inspiring season after season. She opens up about being single in New York, her favorite solo rituals, finding your "uniform", curating a closet that works for your life, and lots more. She's the best and I'm dying to see her closet next time I'm in NY. Thank you so much Coco! This episode is brought to you by Minted, eBay, Hormone Harmony by Happy Mammoth, and Tia. Minted holiday cards are joy in your mailbox. Bring your traditions to life with independent art and design this holiday season. Use code WITHWHIT for 20% off Minted Holiday Cards, Gifts and Wrapping Paper.There's always more to discover - eBay has millions of pre-loved finds, from hundreds of brands, backed by eBay Authenticity Guarantee. eBay. Things. People. Love.For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use code WITHWHIT at checkout.Tia has beautiful clinics in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Scottsdale. And if you're not near a clinic, they're also available virtually across Arizona, California, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Health care for women has been fragmented for too long. Tia is a place where women's health isn't an afterthought - it's the whole point. Book an appointment today at https://bit.ly/asktia-whitwhitPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From building a billion-dollar beauty empire to starting over at 60, Bobbi Brown's story is one of grit, grace, and growth…but behind her success lies a deep journey of reinvention. Bobbi opens up to Hoda about her mother's struggle with mental illness, her unlikely path to becoming a world-renowned makeup artist, and the moment she walked away from the brand that bore her name. She shares how she rebuilt her life and career with her clean beauty line, Jones Road, what keeps her grounded as a mother and grandmother, and why she believes the best chapters don't end with success, but begin when you find the strength to start over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.