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Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
This week the episode is a vlog, and it's up on Youtube, all about my trip to Finland!! Check it out here This was my first real vacation in two years—no work, no laptop, just pure adventure—and I couldn't have picked a better place than Finland
There's a lot of advice about traveling to Iceland, and not all of it is helpful. In this podcast episode, I'm breaking down five common Iceland travel myths that end up quietly costing travelers time, money, and energy. From unrealistic expectations about weather to misunderstandings around driving and seasons, this episode will help you spot the assumptions that derail trips before they even begin. The 5 Iceland Travel Myths That Mislead Visitors Myth 1: “Iceland is always freezing cold” Iceland has a reputation for being brutally cold, but that's not actually true year-round — or even most of the time. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, temperatures are often milder than people expect, especially along the coast. The bigger challenge for travelers is usually wind and changing weather, not extreme cold. When people assume “freezing,” they often overpack or misunderstand what conditions they're really preparing for. Myth 2: “You need extreme winter clothing” Many travelers assume they need expedition-level gear just to survive Iceland, which leads to overpacking and overspending. In reality, what matters most is layering properly, not wearing the heaviest gear possible. Waterproof and windproof layers are far more important than bulky items. Dressing smartly, not excessively, makes travel easier, more comfortable, and more flexible. Myth 3: “Winter driving is too dangerous for tourists” Winter driving in Iceland isn't automatically dangerous, but it does require preparation and realistic expectations. Many visitors drive safely every winter by choosing appropriate vehicles, monitoring weather forecasts, and adjusting their plans when needed. Conditions vary significantly by region and day, which is why flexibility and local awareness matter more than fear. The real risk comes from underestimating the conditions, not from driving itself. Myth 4: “It's completely dark in Iceland during winter” While daylight hours are shorter in winter, Iceland is not in total darkness. Even around the winter solstice, there are several hours of daylight, including long twilight periods. Many travelers are surprised by how usable the day still feels — especially when plans are adjusted to match daylight windows. Understanding how daylight actually works makes winter travel far less intimidating. Myth 5: “You can only see the Northern Lights in winter” Winter is the most popular season for Northern Lights viewing, but it's not the only time they appear. The aurora can be visible in late fall and early spring as well — whenever skies are dark enough and solar activity cooperates. The key factors are darkness, clear skies, and patience, not just the season itself. This myth often causes people to unnecessarily limit their travel options. The Real Issue: Assumptions, Not Bad Decisions Most Iceland travel mistakes aren't about bad decisions, they're about bad assumptions. When travelers rely on oversimplified advice or viral content, they often plan trips that don't match reality. Once those assumptions are corrected, Iceland becomes far easier and more enjoyable to explore. Plan Iceland With Clarity, Not Guesswork If you're planning a trip to Iceland and feeling overwhelmed by conflicting information, I want to invite you to my Live Iceland Trip Planning Workshop happening on January 31st, 2026. It's the first workshop of the year and is especially helpful if you're planning a trip for 2026 or beyond and want a strong head start. This is a live, interactive workshop where I walk you through how to plan your trip realistically — from driving distances and timing, to choosing the right season, and building an itinerary that actually works. You'll also be able to ask me your questions in real time, which is honestly one of the most valuable parts. I also do a giveaway at the end of the workshop, including Iceland-related prizes. One of those prizes is a one-on-one video trip consultation with me, which is usually fully booked since I only open a few slots each year. If you want clarity, confidence, and a solid plan instead of stress, you can find all the details and sign up using the link in the show notes or here
This week The Boys attempt to go up, up, and away to discuss chapter eighteen of Northern Lights! Join our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $3 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate, review, and leave a comment for us on the platform of your choice. Thanks! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolIntro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show
Welcome to episode 86 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! It has been awhile, but we are back talking about board games. We talk about games we've been playing lately, favorite new to us games in 2025, and games we're excited about in 2026.00:00:00 - IntroGames Played Lately:00:04:34 - Orleans: The Plague00:14:42 - Ticket to Ride: Northern Lights00:22:43 - Alibis00:27:57 - Clank!: Catacombs - Underworld00:35:29 - Thunder Road: Vendetta00:40:29 Best New to us games in 2025:00:41:22 - Kevin's #5 - Railroad Tiles00:44:10 - Tyler's #5 - Marrakesh00:46:48 - Kevin's #4 - Hot Streak00:48:47 - Tyler's #4 - Fellowship of the Ring: The Trick Taking Game00:50:07 - Kevin's #3 - The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth00:52:51 - Tyler's #3 - Railroad Tiles00:55:05 - Kevin's #2 - Moon Colony Bloodbath00:58:28 - Tyler's #2 - Moon Colony Bloodbath00:59:05 - Kevin's #1 - Star Trek: Captain's Chair01:05:42 - Tyler's #1 - Magical Athlete01:11:09 - Honorable MentionsResafa, Evacuation, Aldebaran Duel, Etherstone, Evenfall, Regicide Legacy, Fishing01:17:44. - Excited for in 2026:Star Trek: Captain's Chair - To Boldly Go, 2nd ContactScythe/Expeditions - Expansion & Duel gameBrass: PittsburghAscension: LegendsOrlojHorror on the Orient ExpressRevenantAndromeda's Edge: Genesis01:39:20 - OuttakesJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/F4kX3Faxxf Other links : https://linktr.ee/LongestturnAffiliate codes: GameNerdz Support us on Buy Me a Coffee!
In this conversation, I sit down with student Gloria Andison to talk about her journey painting the Northern Lights in watercolor. Gloria shares how she transitioned from acrylic to watercolor, what it took to let go of control, and how learning to paint with atmosphere helped her express light, mood, and movement more freely. We talk about trusting water, embracing softness, and finding confidence through an expressive approach to landscape painting. This is a thoughtful, inspiring conversation for artists interested in atmosphere, emotion, and growth in watercolor. This conversation reflects ideas explored in my Atmospheric Landscapes course, which focuses on light, mood, and expressive simplicity in watercolor. Website Facebook Page
Come with us to the land of fire and ice for a week in Iceland - in the dead of winter! On this wintry adventure we go to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, The South Coast, The Blue Lagoon, on an epic Northern Lights chasing tour in the middle of the night, and even saw some real lava! This episode is full of tips for visiting Iceland in the winter, how to navigate stormy roads, and how to plan for this finicky destination during the dark, winter season.We HIGHLY recommend: These two items from Amazon for your winter Iceland trip: Heated Jacket and Hand Warmers, but check out our whole Winter Travel Packing List on Amazon for more suggestions!Hotels we stayed at: - Upscale stylish hotel downtown - Great private room on Rainbow road - In Hofn near Vatnajökull National Park - Big guest house with nice rooms and a restaurant (with a breakfast buffet!) on siteThis trip was booked entirely off tours, check out our Iceland Experiences Viator list for all the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule!Find great flight deals to Iceland by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
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012026 7 MIN Why Are We Getting Northern Lights In The USA Continuously? by Kate Dalley
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This week The Boys discuss chapter an action-packed chapter seventeen of Northern Lights! Apologies, they call it chapter sixteen all episode. They're not good at their jobs.Join our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $3 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate, review, and leave a comment for us on the platform of your choice. Thanks! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolIntro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show
Russell and Beau give their thoughts on the latest MLS offseason newsTimestamps00:00 Intro05:43 MLS Kit Leaks Discussion21:30 Sporting Kansas City Valuation and Financial Insights26:39 Ownership Changes in MLS28:16 Teams That Need New Management29:52 The Impact of Ownership on Team Dynamics33:37 Upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup39:10 Challenges for MLS Teams in International Competitions58:51 Facundo Torres and MLS News01:06:04 Player Transfers and Their Impact01:15:37 The Psychology of Penalty Kicks01:22:19 Northern Lights and Final Thoughts
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Greenland Europe is ditching its softly softly approach to Trump A never ending queue hospitals where waits are getting worse Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green Just bad luck The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours Greenland will stay Greenland, former Trump adviser declares France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK Wetherby furniture firm Moores collapses into administration Texts between Donald Trump, Jonas St re, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte I do not want to reconcile with my family, says Brooklyn Beckham Conservative Senedd politician kicked out of party for Reform talks
Thousands gathered for Bob Weir's memorial in Civic Center Plaza. Valentino, the legendary Italian fashion designer has passed away at 93. Zootopia is now the highest grossing animated film of all time. Meghan Markle's Netflix show has been cancelled - shocking. The gang is enjoying SF Bay Coffee. The 49ers lost, and The Bills coach got fired. Indiana Hoosiers won the National Championships. Did you catch the Northern Lights last night? It's National Disk Jockey Day, and here's why! Plus, a little about Uranus and new emojis!
Hour 1: Thousands gathered for Bob Weir's memorial in Civic Center Plaza. Valentino, the legendary Italian fashion designer has passed away at 93. Zootopia is now the highest grossing animated film of all time. Meghan Markle's Netflix show has been cancelled - shocking. The gang is enjoying SF Bay Coffee. The 49ers lost, and The Bills coach got fired. Indiana Hoosiers won the National Championships. Did you catch the Northern Lights last night? It's National Disk Jockey Day, and here's why! Plus, a little about Uranus and new emojis! Hour 2: Netflix's ‘Star Search' reboots tonight. Is being discovered still a thing? Lamar Odom was arrested for a DUI in Vegas. Would Michael B. Jordan exist without Michael Jordan? Simu Liu talks about the shame of chasing his dreams. Sarah is sharing her opinions on the new Matt Damon and Ben Affleck movie. Matt Damon is giving a peak behind the curtain of the Netflix strategy. Shorts weather?! In January?! California. The e-bike drama continues. An AI powered robocop is helping with traffic in China. Greenland is in the news. (51:43) Hour 3: Charlie Puth is a great follow on social media. Brooklyn Beckham does “not want to reconcile” with Victoria and David Beckham. Is cancelling your parents a rude trend or an important step to peace? This is the conversation of the day. The newest Game of Thrones spin-off has Sarah and Bob drooling. Are parents today too soft, or are kids jerks? Things have really changed over the years. (1:33:02) Hour 4: Green Day is set to open the Super Bowl here in the Bay Area. A Metallica residency at The Sphere is in the works. Are more Spheres on the way? Happy birthday, Dolly Parton! K-pop Demon Hunters' hit song has surpassed 1B streams. The Most Interesting Man In The World has quite the resume. Being a parent really dulls your gag reflex, huh! BTW: Zebras are jerks. Plus, do you recognize these iconic sounds? (2:14:46)
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 20th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh
Frances McCarthy, Education and outreach officer at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork, discusses last night's view of the Northern lights in parts of Ireland.
A solar storm was predicted to hit Earth between Monday night and Tuesday morning making it possible to see the Northern Lights as far south as Alabama. Jim Ryan, ABC News Correspondent, talks about the storm and if there are more chances to see the lights.
In this powerful holiday edition of The All About Nothing podcast, Barrett Gruber and Bill Kimler explore the deepening divide in American society. Starting with a recap of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the hosts analyze the political rhetoric surrounding the holiday, including a "clockwork" prediction about SC Attorney General Alan Wilson's messaging.The conversation takes a hard turn into the Minneapolis protests and the controversial role of ICE, with the hosts questioning the training and tactics of agents they describe as "Donald Trump's Gestapo."Later, the show tackles the staggering wealth disparity in America. They break down why the "average" net worth for a 54-year-old has hit $1.4 million and how outliers like Elon Musk fundamentally distort our understanding of the typical American's financial reality. The episode wraps with a look at NFL coaching changes, the upcoming Super Bowl, and a rare moment of wonder discussing the Northern Lights.Key Topics: #MLKDay2026 #AlanWilson #ICEProtests #MinneapolisNews #WealthGap #ElonMusk #NFLCoaching #SuperBowl2026 #AllAboutNothingPodcastBarrett Gruber | LinktreeBill Kimler | LinktreeThe All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeBlack White Blue in the South | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeClick here for Episode Show Notes!As always, "The All About Nothing: Podcast" is owned and distributed by BIG Media LLC!Check out our network of fantastic podcasts!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:ZJZ Designs - St Patrick's Day ShirtsZJZ DesignsBIG Media Copyright 2026BIG Media LLC
Why does knocking your elbow unleash a distinctive "funny bone" jolt? Are we born with a sense of thirst? What are we seeing when we see things glow under ultraviolet? Why do our minds cling tightly to bad experiences? How do phones see the Northern Lights, even when we cannot? And do the planets in our solar system all move in the same direction? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Why does knocking your elbow unleash a distinctive "funny bone" jolt? Are we born with a sense of thirst? What are we seeing when we see things glow under ultraviolet? Why do our minds cling tightly to bad experiences? How do phones see the Northern Lights, even when we cannot? And do the planets in our solar system all move in the same direction? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Regular Weekend Nightlife host Suzanne Hill is away and has had the chance to experience the life and lights of the Arctic Circle. She shared her experiences with Bern Young
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Bluffing Under the Northern Lights: A Poker Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Nordlys danset over Tromsø, kastet fargerike striper på snøen rundt hytta.En: The nordlys danced over Tromsø, casting colorful stripes on the snow around the cabin.No: Inne var det varmt og koselig.En: Inside, it was warm and cozy.No: En vedovn spraket i hjørnet, kastet skygger over det slitte trebordet der pokerkort lå spredd.En: A wood stove crackled in the corner, casting shadows over the worn wooden table where poker cards were scattered.No: Sindre, Kari og Erik satt rundt bordet.En: Sindre, Kari, and Erik sat around the table.No: Sindre strakk på skuldrene.En: Sindre stretched his shoulders.No: Han var spent.En: He was excited.No: Han ville vise vennene sine at han kunne spille poker uten flaks.En: He wanted to show his friends that he could play poker without luck.No: Kari, med sitt smittende smil, begynte å fortelle om en gang de satte fast i treet.En: Kari, with her infectious smile, began telling a story about a time they got stuck in a tree.No: Erik, stille som alltid, fulgte med.En: Erik, as quiet as ever, listened attentively.No: "Sindre, husker du da vi klatret opp i det gamle epletreet hjemme?" lo Kari.En: "Sindre, do you remember when we climbed up the old apple tree at home?" laughed Kari.No: Sindre følte seg distrahert.En: Sindre felt distracted.No: Det var akkurat slik hun alltid gjorde det. Alltid lagde tull når han prøvde å fokusere.En: It was just like she always did, always making jokes when he tried to focus.No: Men denne gangen bestemte han seg for å bruke det til sin fordel.En: But this time, he decided to use it to his advantage.No: Han lente seg tilbake og latet som om han falt helt inn i historien.En: He leaned back and pretended to lose himself entirely in the story.No: Mens han lo av Karis fortelling, vurderte han kortene sine.En: While he laughed at Kari's tale, he considered his cards.No: De var dårlige. Veldig dårlige.En: They were bad. Very bad.No: Spillet fortsatte, og småpotene ble større.En: The game continued, and the small pots grew larger.No: Kari fortsatte å dele humoristiske anekdoter, en etter en, mens hun fniste.En: Kari kept sharing humorous anecdotes, one after another, while she giggled.No: Erik fulgte nøye med, men sa lite.En: Erik watched carefully but said little.No: "Siste runde," sa Erik rolig, mens han fordelte kortene.En: "Last round," said Erik calmly as he dealt the cards.No: Potten var stor.En: The pot was big.No: Sindre visste at dette var hans sjanse.En: Sindre knew this was his chance.No: Kari lente seg fremover, klar til å knakke nok en vits.En: Kari leaned forward, ready to crack another joke.No: "Åh, Sindre," begynte hun, klar til å trigge latter igjen.En: "Oh, Sindre," she began, ready to trigger laughter again.No: "Husker du dritten med ketsjupflasken under skolen?"En: "Do you remember the mess with the ketchup bottle at school?"No: Sindre smilte bredt, selv om han hadde en dårlig hånd.En: Sindre smiled broadly, even though he had a bad hand.No: "Ja," svarte han mens han la ned sine siste sjetonger.En: "Yes," he replied as he put down his last chips.No: Kari brast i latter, like uklar som før, men Sindre spilte med.En: Kari burst into laughter, just as unclear as before, but Sindre played along.No: Det var hans beste bløff.En: It was his best bluff.No: Spenningen steg, de tre ble stille da kortene ble vist.En: Tension rose as the three fell silent when the cards were revealed.No: Erik ble overrasket da han så Sindres heller elendige hånd.En: Erik was surprised when he saw Sindre's rather poor hand.No: Kari satt målløst et øyeblikk, så lo hun høyt.En: Kari sat speechless for a moment, then laughed loudly.No: "Du bløffet oss alle, Sindre!" sa hun, fortsatt fnisende.En: "You bluffed us all, Sindre!" she said, still giggling.No: Erik nikket. "Du vant virkelig."En: Erik nodded. "You really won."No: Sindre samlet inn potten, og innså noe viktig.En: Sindre collected the pot and realized something important.No: Det handlet ikke bare om kortene, men også om å kunne bytte taktikk og ha det gøy.En: It wasn't just about the cards, but also about being able to switch tactics and have fun.No: I løpet av kvelden forsto han at poker var mer en strategi enn flaks.En: Over the evening, he understood that poker was more about strategy than luck.No: Men latter og gode minner med vennene var den største gevinsten av dem alle.En: But the laughter and good memories with friends were the greatest winnings of all. Vocabulary Words:nordlys: northern lightscabin: hyttestripes: stripercozy: koseligwood stove: vedovncrackled: spraketshadows: skyggerworn: slittescattered: spreddpoker: pokerexcited: spentinfectious: smittendestory: fortellingdistracted: distrahertleaned: lentepretended: latet somconsidered: vurdertehumorous: humoristiskeanecdotes: anekdotercalmly: roligtrigger: triggelaughter: latterketchup: ketsjupbluff: bløfftension: spenningrevealed: vistrather poor: heller elendigespeechless: målløstbluffed: bløffetpot: potten
Thanks to the powerful force that is Lake Michigan and the urban heat island that is Chicago, the city has witnessed some unusual and extreme weather events. Last episode was about lake-effect snow and a phrase you hear all the time: “Cooler by the lake.” But Chicago weather definitely gets stranger than that. We're talking thundersnow, water spouts and even space weather. Why do these weather events happen, what makes them unusual and how can you have a little fun (safely!) when they come around? We talk with Jeff Frame, a teaching professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Today's show is a trifecta where we get Norris, Devon, and Jer all in the studio at once talking local stuff. Here's the rundown: 01:43 - Shout out to Northern Lights 02:35 - There are some maybe possible Detroit People Mover expansion routes shared with the public. Where would you want to see it go? 11:17 - A fake CEO fools some in the media 19:00 - Responding to listener questions: Where is Gov. Whitmer on hot issues? She seems oddly silent lately. Feedback as always: dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211. Saturday coffee and conversation event: https://www.facebook.com/events/850409107962992 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431
“Stop and think, why am I having this reaction? And observe instead of being in it.” In this episode, Nick speaks with Lybi Ma about the importance of embracing all emotions, including those that are often deemed negative. They emphasize the need to sit with and process feelings rather than suppressing them, highlighting that experiencing emotions is a natural part of life. What to listen for: It’s important to feel all emotions, not just the positive ones. Emotional acceptance is crucial for mental well-being. Processing emotions can be a daily practice. You don’t have to dwell on feelings forever; it’s about acknowledgment. Sharing feelings with others can foster a deeper connection and greater understanding. “We spend a lot of time negating half of our emotions. We want to feel happy and not depressed or not anxious, or we don’t want to feel anger. Feel these things.” Avoiding “negative” emotions actually gives them more power over us Emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety are signals, not flaws Trying to feel only happy creates emotional suppression, not healing Feeling emotions fully helps them move through instead of getting stuck Emotional wholeness comes from allowing all feelings, not just the pleasant ones “People stop breathing when they’re tense and in the moment of being reactive to an unhappy situation. And when you stop breathing, cortisol goes up, and you become alert, and you’re looking for the predator. Just breathe and let your body work it out.” Tension often causes shallow or stopped breathing without us realizing it Holding the breath signals danger, triggering a cortisol stress response The body goes into survival mode, scanning for threats that may not exist Slow, intentional breathing helps calm the nervous system naturally Sometimes regulation isn't mental—it's physical: breathe and let the body reset About Lybi Ma Lybi is the executive editor of Psychology Today. In addition to producing the print magazine, she also edits its website and blog platform, which hosts more than nine hundred authors, academic researchers, and journalists. She edited a Psychology Today book series covering topics such as anger, food addiction, and bipolar disorder. She has a blended family of five adult children and lives with her husband in Westchester, New York. Her newest book, HOW TO BE LESS MISERABLE, is available now from Blackstone Publishing. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/lybi-ma https://www.linkedin.com/in/lybi-ma-b982941/ https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/book-hb9q?variant=46150345883786 Resources: Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have? https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/podcasting-services/ Thank you for listening! Please subscribe on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089 Listen to other episodes here: https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/ Watch Clips and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA Guest Inquiries right here: podcasts@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show” Click Here To View The Episode Transcript Nick McGowan (00:00.971)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show we have Libby, how you doing today? Lybi Ma (00:10.338)Good. Thank you for having me. Nick McGowan (00:13.233)Absolutely, I’m excited that you’re here. I told you, I thought you were gonna be really academic and I think you’re gonna be able to tie that in with being an actual human. And I’m excited with all this. So why don’t you get us started? Yes, thank you. Thank you for breathing air with the rest of us. Why don’t you get this started? Tell us what you do for a living and what’s one thing most people don’t know about you that’s maybe a little odd or bizarre? Lybi Ma (00:25.121)breathing. Lybi Ma (00:38.39)I am the executive editor at Psychology Today, and I’ve been there for quite a few decades. Not gonna tell you completely because I don’t want you to know my age. And something that, well, the thing about me is that we take my ex-husband on vacation with us. There you go. Nick McGowan (01:06.644)So I appreciate that you basically just hold the mic there, like about to drop it and like, what do you want to do with this? I feel like there are people that would be like, and here’s some context to it. So I’ve got to ask what, what do you mean? How does that work? Does he physically go with you or is he like in a box? Okay. Lybi Ma (01:22.222)Yeah, he’s, he comes with us. He shows up. We had three weddings in 13 months between my second husband and me. And they’re grown kids. And he came to my stepkids’ weddings and they call him Uncle Carl. Nick McGowan (01:44.628)Cool. That’s really awesome. That is an odd thing that I, unfortunately that I think most people don’t experience. Yeah. Well, this is, this is a good thing to start on too. Cause I’ve actually had this conversation with somebody recently where they’re like, yeah, I’ve got a young kid and the mom and I don’t really, we don’t work, but we work really well together for the kid. Lybi Ma (01:54.211)I gave you one, didn’t I? I gave you one. Nick McGowan (02:10.919)And that was really important. Like I could see him almost like put his foot in the ground. Like this is what we’re doing specifically for a child. That’s not how I grew up. Like my mom and dad, they’re still basically like a town or two apart from each other. They’ll see each other at a bar somewhere and like snarl at each other. Like I am 41 years old, calm down. It’s been a long ass time. However, my dad and his ex-wife are great friends because of the relationship that they had and all that. My dad actually… Lybi Ma (02:29.613)Okay. Nick McGowan (02:40.827)met her husband, shook his hand with a hundred dollar bill and said, thank you. It’s your turn. I’m like, the kahones on that man for that. But that’s an interesting thing that you can actually have that. Now I would imagine, look, you work for psychology today. You’ve probably done a lot of work on yourself and through your relationships and healed through things. But can you give us a little bit of context of like how the heck that works? Lybi Ma (02:48.59)I like that. That’s funny. Lybi Ma (03:07.8)So in the beginning when I first got divorced, I thought, I’m never speaking to this person again. And that lasted for a little while. And I actually worked through his second wife. I needed her to pick up the kids. So as you know, we had a very friendly situation. And I thought, well, this is not really good for the kids. So I think I better. start being more amenable to the whole thing. And I got this job and it helped me. This job, I read a lot of information. Constance Ahrens did research. She did a good book on divorced kids. And basically divorced kids can do well if The parents get along and there’s no conflict in their household. And as long as each parent has a good relationship with the child, they’re probably going to do well. And I will have to say that my children did very well. So yeah, it worked out. And yeah, and it also helps when you have a person like my ex-husband who is very amiable. He wants to be friendly and he has a crazy romance with my husband, a bromance, sorry, not romance, a bromance. They have a thing going on. So there you go. Nick McGowan (04:28.454)awesome. Nick McGowan (04:48.86)Ha Nick McGowan (04:54.473)Which you probably didn’t think like we’re getting a divorce at some point I’ll be married again and he’ll be great friends with my then husband. Like could you have written that you know? Lybi Ma (05:01.13)No, no, I had no idea. No idea. No. Getting along is better. Yeah. Nick McGowan (05:06.097)Yeah. That’s interesting. Yeah. But I, I find it interesting how sometimes we, people can say, there was this period of time and then a period of lapse. And then I realized this thing and then another period and here we are. There was a lot of time in between then and this conversation right now. And even the times where I’m sure you were super frustrated, upset, pissed the whole nine and then maybe I could do things different. And I think sometimes we blow past that because Lybi Ma (05:33.25)Yeah. Nick McGowan (05:39.312)Maybe context isn’t always important in all the situations. However, I want to say it’s pretty much always super important. And that’s really what the purpose of the show is to be able to kind of talk about those tough times. Like you went through a divorce, but you saw it as I’m going to help with the kids. And this is more important for my kids. And now you’re seeing your kids in action from the result of what you guys have done. It’s really hard for people to see the stuff that they need to work on and be open to that, especially when they’re in a really, really difficult time going through it. or post divorce or something like that. Now, how does that tie into the work that you’ve done and worked with for maybe just a couple decades? Don’t need to know your age. But being able to actually go through that stuff on your own and then literally work with psychology today and the psychologists and other people doing important work and you being a researcher yourself. Lybi Ma (06:33.026)Well, I’ll be honest with you. First of all, I’m not a researcher. take the researcher’s information and try to put it in accessible language so that people can relate. So you see all this information coming through and everything makes a whole lot of sense. Nick McGowan (06:53.02)sense. Lybi Ma (07:02.38)And I started to apply it to my own life. And it was very helpful. I became a wiser person because I work at this magazine. Yeah. Nick McGowan (07:15.751)Sure. Were there things that you can kind of look back to? Like kind of hovering around the same topic here, because I know it’s important, divorce kids and families and all that, but for you to be able to look back to and say, you know, if I wasn’t in the job that I am in, I probably would have been in different spot because you learn certain things because of the information you were seeing coming to you. And then just putting it into action. Like, is there anything that really stands out to you? Like, if I didn’t learn this. Lybi Ma (07:23.95)huh. Nick McGowan (07:45.233)I didn’t learn it this way, it would have all been different. Lybi Ma (07:48.259)Well, I think that when I was younger and the kids were little, I was newly divorced. I fought with life quite a bit. And I think that is a main message in my book is fighting with life, it just doesn’t work. We have to plug on and not fight with it. I turn to, also turn to, you know, spiritual thought a little bit like Buddhism. Buddhists accept things. This is how it is. So let’s just take this. You can’t change it. So let’s just try to make it work. Work with what you have. So that’s what I did. I worked with what I had. So I take a little bit of psychology and I mix it. My family. Nick McGowan (08:56.134)Little bit of this, little bit of that. Lybi Ma (08:57.198)Yeah, right. My family comes from the Tibetan, Ching Hai Plateau. And it is, Ching Hai is next door to Tibet. And actually, my grandfather was a trader, he had a donkey, and he put all his tea and shoelaces and whatever, know, spices on his Nick McGowan (09:26.704)Yeah. Lybi Ma (09:27.032)donkey and then he would go back and forth from Tibet to Qinghai. And they are, and these people in that area, there’s Tibetan Buddhists and they’re also Hui. The Hui are Chinese Muslims, which my family are Chinese Muslims. They come from that area and they’re very similar. They have a very similar sort of way of thinking. and acceptance is a big part of it. And that didn’t work out. So we better turn over here and see if this is gonna work out. That’s the way it is. Nick McGowan (10:09.637)You yeah. So let’s, let’s talk about that for a bit. Cause that does tie into even just being miserable or not miserable, let alone less miserable. So if we think of like, it’s funny cause I struggle with that at times. I, I curse like a fucking cartoon at different times. Like this thing doesn’t work. I’m like, just making noises and shit. And my partner on the other hand will go completely calm, silent almost and just methodical. Lybi Ma (10:22.67)Yeah, right. Nick McGowan (10:42.717)And it’s a thing that’s, I believe is actually part of her design, how she is. And I can get up at E and Nancy and all that. But then there are also layers to this where there’s trauma involved. There are different experiences, even things back to how our parents related to things. Like my parents would throw their arms up in the air about things. And I learned, I guess I do that. Like I get upset and pissed and like throw my arms up and flail. And my body still reacts at times that way where it’s like, yo, calm down. It’s totally fine. Being able to accept a thing. Lybi Ma (10:57.44)Nick McGowan (11:13.172)in the split second and then start to move in a different direction can be harder for people because of the things that they’ve gone through and even the way that they are. But how have you found to be able to work within the way that you best operate to say, all right, well, I can find acceptance and I can move on from here. Because I think that’s really where, that’s where the change happens is those macro moments where we actually do something. Cause it’s easy for you and I to shoot the shit and talk about this stuff. Lybi Ma (11:22.881)yeah, certainly. Nick McGowan (11:42.073)But it’s in that moment where you’re like, and how you don’t do that. You know what I mean? Lybi Ma (11:42.126)Yeah. Lybi Ma (11:48.493)You know, I never had a moment of epiphany. It just sort of moved along in the right direction. So I’m not going to say, wow, I had this aha that I had to accept things in life. No, was in my mind, I was hanging this guy up by his toes for a long time. So, and I don’t think there’s wrong, there’s anything wrong with doing that. if you have to feel it, then feel it. We spend a lot of time negating half our emotions. And that is something quite important and well studied. We want to feel happy and not depressed or not anxious or Nick McGowan (12:19.897)Yeah. Nick McGowan (12:36.866)Yeah. Lybi Ma (12:46.362)We don’t want to feel anger or I don’t know. Well, you feel these things and okay, feel them. It doesn’t mean that you’re going to lash out and burn a car. No, you’re just going to feel them. Sit there and feel it and watch it. Watch it. Nick McGowan (12:57.507)Yeah. Lybi Ma (13:05.102)with you and then okay well I gotta get up and cook dinner for the family so I gotta get moving here so I’m not gonna sit here and dwell about it. Maybe I’ll make an appointment and that’s another therapy tool. Make an appointment. If you need to feel crummy then okay I felt crummy at 4 30 to 5. I’m gonna do the same thing tomorrow 4 30 to 5 and I’m gonna Nick McGowan (13:13.365)Yeah. Yeah. Lybi Ma (13:33.772)sit with my feelings and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. Nick McGowan (13:36.109)Yeah. Nick McGowan (13:40.544)I’m right there with you. I think it’s important for us to feel that stuff where if you think about where we’re at right now, almost 2026 with technology and the amount of information, like we see all these things like social media, for example, you hop on, you see somebody doing this big thing, but you don’t have the context of all the other things that have happened before that or even 20 minutes before that when they’re screaming at somebody to get out of their way in the grocery store or whatever. And it’s like, This is what I said to you, I appreciate you being human because that moment where you’re like, this really hurts. I still got to make dinner for these people. We all got to eat tonight. Let me do that. And let me not also then just drag that out. And I find having the amount of conversations I have with people on the podcast and outside of that with clients, just random people that I come into contact with, it’s always interesting to me how somebody will, we want to always put up a better face than what’s really going on. Lybi Ma (14:17.102)Yeah Nick McGowan (14:38.499)And you also don’t want to just be completely shitty and just the world is on fire and totally. people have seemed to have a hard time finding equanimity within themselves to then be able to have a conversation outside of that. And it sounds to me like what you’ve experienced that a lot of us have, where it’s like over the course of time, the rock just gets smoother because the water was going over it. You finally go, okay, it’s been six months. I’ve been upset about this for so long, but some people still. Lybi Ma (15:05.486)Exactly. Nick McGowan (15:07.296)they still just keep going with that hatred for it, which I guess is kind of a different topic. But your book with being less miserable. Lybi Ma (15:15.404)No, think hatred is, no, hatred is important. I mean, if you’re gonna wallow in it, that’s probably not good, but sometimes anger, good anger used constructively will make you do things that are important in life. But hating people outright, I don’t know. I’m not too sure about that. Nick McGowan (15:25.954)Yeah. Nick McGowan (15:35.394)Yeah. Nick McGowan (15:43.811)Yeah, there are enough of those people that are sitting in an office. The rest of the government shut down right now. yeah, it’s interesting because I think that’s where I was headed with the wallowing in it. Like any of this, you don’t want to wallow in it, but you do need to sit in it. Like I’ve had conversations with people that they have a really hard time. It’s like the stove is too hot to even get close to touch it. And then there are other people that like they can put their entire body on it. Lybi Ma (15:50.894)my goodness. Nick McGowan (16:13.142)They can roll around on it like a bed of needles almost, you know, and just sit there. I find that that’s an interesting thing because that’s part of maybe their design, but also they’ve gotten to a point, some of them, where they go, look, I can’t do anything outside of the stuff that’s happening. So I can only do something with what I have here. So why waste my time anymore? Like they’ve wallowed enough or they’ve gone through enough of it. Lybi Ma (16:36.031)Right, right, right, right. Yeah. Nick McGowan (16:40.054)But how does this tie back into the stuff that you talk about specifically with miserable? Like that was part of the reason why I wanted to have you on here. was like, the word miserable is one of those things where there’s not really anything pleasant to it. It’s just fucking miserable. Like here we are. Lybi Ma (16:54.638)It’s the truth. Because we put the Western society puts a lot of weight on happiness. Happiness has to be a goal. And everybody runs around with their bucket lists and they have to do this and that to be happy. Well, no. Sure, you’re gonna go and see the Northern Lights. That’s nice. And you’re gonna be happy. But then you come down to your set level of mood that is well studied. We go up, we come down. grumpy people are in a certain spot. More upbeat people are up here and they move higher, but they always move down to their set level. And that is a hedonic adaptation. We just come back down to where. where we are in life. So the word happiness is not on my book cover because, you know, it’s, we should feel okay about not being happy all the time. That’s all there is to it. We’re not going to reach that crazy happiness all the time. It’s just not, I don’t think that’s realistic. I would rather be. Nick McGowan (18:22.177)Great. Lybi Ma (18:23.02)I want to be practical. And the other part is when we judge how we feel, I’m not happy, I must be a loser. any time you judge this feeling that you’re having, well, guess what? People have studied that and you kind of feel worse. You feel worse because you’re judging it. Nick McGowan (18:25.141)Yeah. Lybi Ma (18:50.766)It’s a funny thing. Yeah, I think it was came from UC Berkeley, researchers there. Yeah, you’re gonna sit there and say things about yourself that are not true. You’re making them up really. You’re gonna feel worse. So I don’t think we should try to be happy all the time. We can just. Nick McGowan (18:51.403)Yeah. Lybi Ma (19:18.604)be practical and just own up to all these things that we feel and not judge them. Nick McGowan (19:26.305)Obviously easier said than done for a good chunk of people. But that is, it’s such a critical piece where it’s like, if we, if we spend that time, like I know I’ve done this personally, where being angry or upset about something, you feel like you’re being active in it, but you’re just being animated in it. And you just keep going deeper and deeper down. I would spiral in that many, many years ago. And then learning from it, you go, Yeah, you can reach a point where you go, I’m just kind of bored with this. And this doesn’t make any sense to do this anymore. So why would I do that? But we do see stuff where people are talking about all the success that they had and the 15 year overnight success sort of situations where it’s like, if this person’s happy constantly, cause that’s all they post or whatever. And stepping outside of that, actually being within ourselves. I’d love that you’d said that you’re more in the country than you are with everybody else and being by yourself and being away from people, I would imagine you then have more time to actually be able to say, how do I feel right now? And do what you want with it instead of saying, well, I’m told I need to do something different, you know? Lybi Ma (20:39.95)Right, right. Well, who’s telling you to do it, first of all? Which one? I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t know. Nick McGowan (20:44.794)Yeah, well, sometimes it’s, Yeah. One of the voices, one of the many up there. So what actually led you to start the process to write the book? Did you just get so frustrated within yourself of like, have to put this out there? Did this kind of come up organically? Lybi Ma (20:55.69)Yeah, I don’t know. Lybi Ma (21:07.944)No, well, you know, I got over my… Lybi Ma (21:17.366)negative feelings about divorce and all that. And I moved on and plugged on. So that was good. I just, every time I read a new piece of research, I would squirrel it away. And I thought, yeah, that goes with the feelings that I had back then of being miserable. So I would squirrel it away. And then when COVID happened, I watched people. and they were interesting to watch. Some people did very well. Some people did very poorly. And I don’t want to get into a conversation about the introvert and the extrovert, whatever. I’m just talking about emotions and sitting with them generally, because even introverts need people. We’re all social. So that’s not really part of what I’m talking about. I just watched all of it and I thought, you know what, I think I have enough information here to write a book. So COVID sort of pushed me a little bit. Nick McGowan (22:31.231)Thanks, COVID. Yeah. Lybi Ma (22:32.398)I guess so. I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t know about that. Yeah, people were, I watched people and they had a lot of, you know, negative reaction to a negative thing that was happening. They were told to stay at home and then, and then get into a loop of bad feelings. It just went on and on and on. And I found that the thoughts that they had were quite irrational. And that is something also well studied. The brain is not very logical. It also has a very negative bias. are evolved into thinking negatively. Yeah, ancient man needed to be worried about predators and being eaten. They needed to be alert. is that a bad thing around the corner that’s going to eat me? Well, we the human brain has not changed that much. And we still do it. did that person insult me? And we got Nick McGowan (23:56.958)Yeah. Lybi Ma (23:57.535)And then you start doing this thing and it’s very, very not rational. It’s not positive. It’s pretty negative. And you just keep going in this distorted fashion. these negative things have a lasting impression and positive things are less important. And there was an interesting study where researchers Nick McGowan (24:03.496)Yeah. Lybi Ma (24:27.102)showed study subjects photographs. people on a roller coaster maybe or something neutral like a hairdryer and a gun pointed at you and people remember the gun. So negative things have a lasting impression. And this bias that we have, it makes sure that we hold on to our insults and grievances. We do a lot of things in our head that are irrational. Jump to conclusions, my date hated me, a fortune teller. Why would they even call me back anyway? Mind read. Nick McGowan (25:09.854)Yeah. Lybi Ma (25:22.39)I know that you’re thinking about me and it’s bad, all or nothing. I will not be happy until the end of time. Those sort of things. We do these things over and over and over to ourselves. really it doesn’t seem to be helping. Nick McGowan (25:44.625)No, but we all, I think, are somewhat addicted to it. And we don’t think that other people go through it. It’s almost like when we say, well, this person’s looking at me or what are they thinking about me? They’re probably not. And if they did, they noticed something and then they’re thinking about themselves. Like, I had that same jacket. Do I look like an asshole in that jacket? Is that me? And they’re off thinking about themselves. Meanwhile, both of them are like, my God, what are they thinking? Lybi Ma (25:49.761)Yeah, yeah. Lybi Ma (25:59.139)That you’re right. Lybi Ma (26:09.368)They’re so right. You are so right. They’re too busy thinking about themselves like we are too busy thinking about ourselves. It’s just we’re worried about how we look, how we appear. Did I say that? was it stupid? Did I sound stupid? whatever. Nick McGowan (26:19.911)Yeah. Nick McGowan (26:27.71)I think there’s a bit of a caveat though, because there are also times where we can grow from that stuff, because we can say, the situation in this whatever office or this call or whatever didn’t go the way that I wanted to, what could I have done differently? Like sort of watching game tape in a sense on yourself, but not beating yourself up with it and not in every single situation. Lybi Ma (26:51.278)Yeah, that part. Nick McGowan (26:54.235)Yeah, and being like, all right, well, what can I learn from this? What can I do a little differently? There’s a power within that, but then also removing the nonsensical shit. I’ve gotten to the point where I probably talk to myself more so than I did before and be like, easy there, asshole, calm down. Because like, random noises will come from other rooms, it seems, in the back of my head. Like, you can’t do that. You look like an asshole, that jacket. I’m like, shut up. Like, let me just kind of go. But being able to understand that there’s a balance to learning and growing and being able to review things and say, could I do a little differently? And beating yourself up can be a razor’s edge. But what kind of advice do you give for people that are trying to figure that stuff out? And they obviously don’t want to be miserable, but they’re also sort of addicted to that feeling of it because they’re so used to it, you know? Lybi Ma (27:50.062)One of the main things that I’ve read We have to be more aware that we’re doing it. and speak to ourselves. maybe in the third person. Libby’s doing that again. She’s disappointed and it’s turning into this thing. And now that distorted thinking is taken off. Okay, Libby, stop that. We have to be aware and point it out. So great research from University of Michigan. Nick McGowan (28:12.177)Yep. Lybi Ma (28:35.15)you observe. And that’s Buddhist to me. You observe this thought and meditation is a little like that. there’s a thought, watch it go by. That’s nice. Whatever. It’s a thought. It’s not real. And a lot of times our thoughts lie to us. So don’t do it. at least if you if you keep doing it, know that you’re doing and then in addition to that, you label it. So if it’s a feeling, well, Libby is angry at not right now because XYZ happened and she’s going to hold on to this grievance and nurse that grievance until whenever. Okay, that’s nice. You know, you’re doing that again. So We label how we feel. I’m feeling sad right now. That’s good. I’m feeling angry right now. And talk to yourself a little bit, but not in a, you say, beat yourself up mode. And then you turn to self-sabotage. So you want to numb yourself. It goes into this cycle of… Nick McGowan (30:02.747)Yeah, vicious cycle. Lybi Ma (30:04.502)Yeah, yeah, turns into a cycle. You beat yourself up and it leads leads to this negativity and you’re not very nice to yourself. So that’s another thing. Self-compassion is very important. Water research on that. You want to count right. You want to be compassionate to your to ourselves and breathe while you’re being compassionate. Nick McGowan (30:21.915)Yeah, grace with ourselves even. Lybi Ma (30:34.626)People stop breathing and when they’re tense and in the moment of being reactive to an unhappy situation and when you stop breathing, well, cortisol goes up and you become alert and you’re looking for the predator. No, you know what? Just breathe and let your body work it out. It’s not bad. Nick McGowan (30:36.815)Yeah. Nick McGowan (30:52.165)Yeah. Nick McGowan (31:03.226)I love this sort of stuff. I love that we’re able to get into this because I know there are other, I don’t want to talk bad about any podcasts or other people’s interviews or anything like that. But there are conversations out there that are very surfacey where it can talk about, yeah, you want to be aware and you want to look at these things and then do some with it. You want to show grace to yourself. And we also need to talk about when it’s really difficult to do that because even in like the moment you just said where you stopped breathing. scientifically, that takes oxygen away from your blood. Your blood is no longer moving oxygen through the rest of your fucking body. And your brain is a part of that. So it’s like science-wise, that makes sense. I think there’s also a balance of not just saying, I’m aware of this thing and if I’m shitty again, then so be it. I’m aware of it. It’s doing something with it, not beating yourself up and still being able to understand that I can’t bypass this. Lybi Ma (31:37.538)Right. Nick McGowan (32:02.521)Because I think that’s where the happiness stuff comes in. If you’re feeling bad, just go be happy. cool, great. Fuck the trauma and all the other nonsense that I absolutely need to process out of my body. Let me just go be happy. And then you go be happy and you do a thing and you go, like you said earlier, right back to your own little status quo and you go, shit, I am still a miserable bastard. What do I do from here? Let me look for another happy thing. And you’re like, off to do it again. Just bypassing the bullshit, you know? Lybi Ma (32:10.574)I Lybi Ma (32:28.846)Right. doesn’t really, you always go back to where you were. Nick McGowan (32:37.294)Yeah, awareness is such a big thing that my logical and smart-ass mind thinks, well, that makes total sense to me. Because if you’re not aware, how the fuck are you aware? Like if you don’t know a thing’s there, you can’t do anything about it. But that’s really when the work begins. Like you’re aware and you go, I’m aware of this feeling. And I’m glad that you brought up the next part of that being naming it. That is really difficult for a lot of people to name. Lybi Ma (32:41.046)Yeah. Nick McGowan (33:05.24)what their emotion is. They go, I’m just angry. Really, maybe you’re grieving or maybe you’re really upset that’s not just anger, but it’s a betrayal that happened or something like that. And actually being able to call what it is instead of just going, just a sticker almost. You’re like, and I’m shitty right now and push it off to the next thing and just move along instead of actually doing that work. But that, I don’t know. I feel like I can go. Lybi Ma (33:29.944)Right. Nick McGowan (33:32.557)deep with it because that’s where systems come into play that tell us, don’t do this, just keep working, just keep hustling, keep grinding, keep blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. It makes me almost just wanna fucking throw up in my mouth every time I even think about it. Cause it’s like, we are hurting ourselves, we’re hurting each other and we’re perpetuating it because none of us are just going, time out. Give me a fucking second. What is this? What am I feeling? So talk to us about how the book relates to that. Lybi Ma (34:02.349)Lybi Ma (34:06.018)Sitting with our emotions, you mean? Nick McGowan (34:08.677)And understanding like if you’re feeling miserable and being less miserable is still taking away that but it’s not bypassing it. It’s not letting you bypass it. Lybi Ma (34:17.386)No, no, you have to feel what you feel. Otherwise, it’s not true. You have this feeling and it’s a true feeling and you should feel it. once you do that, you let yourself do that, you will probably break through a bit more to get beyond and be less miserable. You know, you will probably thank yourself. I do. I do. You know, it’s an interesting thing. My husband and I don’t fight very often, but we’ve been through tense, you know, when you move and all that stuff. And yeah, it’s not easy. And I can catch myself. Oh, wait, I’m being reactive at this moment. And I’ll just stop and think, wow, that’s interesting. I’m doing it. I’m doing it at this very moment. And I start talking out loud. all right, hang with me for a minute here while I think about why I’m having this reaction. Why am I having this reaction? What is bringing this up? Nick McGowan (35:39.383)Yeah. Lybi Ma (35:46.219)I think we need to stop because you start spinning in that in a certain direction of negativity and you might as well just stop it and just ask yourself, what’s what is this and observe and instead of being in it, just step outside and and look at it. Yeah. Nick McGowan (35:54.274)Yeah. Nick McGowan (36:07.256)and look at it. Yeah. Huh. And that’s, that’s a simple, like incredible thing though, to say live in the moment, like, hold on, give me a second. I’m feeling something. Let me work through this and come back to you. it’s almost like having a conversation, a heated conversation and saying, I need a second and stepping away. That could be really, really difficult for a lot of people in that moment because you’re so in it, but If you think about any time you’ve ever said that, even to yourself or to your husband or anybody else. Lybi Ma (36:40.942)Mm-hmm. Nick McGowan (36:45.816)Probably most every single time they’ve respected it. Lybi Ma (36:49.686)Yes. Yes, you’re not, you’re not trying to run from the situation. You’re just trying to understand what’s going on inside yourself. And a lot of times when you’re in a fight with a partner or someone, usually it’s person closest to you, because they’re the ones who are gonna forgive you. But usually it’s just sort of, you know, not, it isn’t about that moment. It’s about something else. Something else is going on. Yeah, it brings up some, yeah, go ahead. Nick McGowan (37:33.815)And it’s not… Yeah. It’s not just those people. We often will take it out on the people we love because they’re the closest and they know us the most. And yes, you said they will forgive us, but that doesn’t give us a license to abuse the shit out of them because you’re angry that somebody took the last fucking piece of bread at whatever grocery store or whatever happened earlier. And you’re like, God damn the person closest to me. It’s like, but what do they do? what? Yeah. Lybi Ma (37:51.246)to do that. Lybi Ma (38:00.303)Yeah. Lybi Ma (38:04.682)nothing. They’re just standing there. They’re standing there. I don’t know. They’re just standing there. Yeah. I think one another way to, since you’re looking for ways to counter it, I mean, you know, there’s many things to do, you start being more mindful. So I try to call out my reactivity with being mindful, breathe, I write things down. Nick McGowan (38:10.327)Yeah. Lybi Ma (38:34.67)And I try to be grateful in the moment. You’re having a fight and I try to be grateful to the person I’m fighting with. If you show them grace and your self grace and you’ll get through the dumb fight, whatever it was that you’re, and just go with the flow of things. I don’t mean lay down and just die. What I mean is, Nick McGowan (38:44.47)Sure. Yeah. Nick McGowan (38:54.548)Yeah. Lybi Ma (39:04.301)You. get into the flow of life. And there’s been quite a lot of work on the topic of flow for decades. we move with what is happening. Flow is more complicated than that. mean, it has to do with… Nick McGowan (39:13.056)Yeah. Nick McGowan (39:26.208)Yeah. Lybi Ma (39:33.132)being very, very engaged in what you’re doing. So a writer would feel flow when they’re writing or the piano player is really into the music or even listening to music, you running, you get in the flow, but you can apply the flow theory into life, everyday life. Just go with it. I think that’s important. Nick McGowan (39:58.038)That’s really important. And I appreciate that you point out these things that in some ways, and as I said earlier, there are other conversations that get real surfacey and they go, yeah, go with the flow. Cool. Let’s stop there. Just go with the flow. Being able to be mindful, to talk about these things, even with the gratitude. Like I’ve heard for years and years, people are like, just be grateful and gratitude this and gratitude that and have a gratitude journal, blah, blah, blah. It’s like all those things can be good and helpful if they are good and helpful. If you’re just being Lybi Ma (40:24.192)Right. Nick McGowan (40:25.065)grateful and you’re like, I fucking had this and God, I’m grateful for it. But even in that moment of being grateful that you have a partner to be able to argue with and, and yeah. And then that’ll automatically just disarm you a little bit. Like even as you’re saying that I’m picturing it and picturing, you know, me with my partner arguing about whatever. And to think of that, I just want to hug her because I love her. I love that I have the partner to be able to Lybi Ma (40:29.518)All right. Lybi Ma (40:35.778)Right? A lot of people don’t. Lybi Ma (40:42.755)Yeah. Nick McGowan (40:53.737)bitch can complain about things with or whatever. And it’s like, if we can be aware of that and actually show the grace and do the thing in the moment, instead of just saying, just be grateful and gratitude this and gratitude that. It’s like, fuck your gratitude unless you’re actually gonna do something with it. Because then it’s the moment, that moment right there where you do something with it instead of just saying, well, I’m just gonna go back to my old ways and just be kind of shitty about it. So for the people that are trying to be less miserable. Lybi Ma (41:09.23)Ha Nick McGowan (41:23.375)or trying to just wrap their head around how they can give themselves grace and kind of work through life at their pace instead of just what the rest of the world tells us we should do. What’s your advice for somebody that’s on their path towards self mastery? Lybi Ma (41:40.275)Give yourself a break, please. Good Lord. I don’t know why we have to be so hard on ourselves. And we run around looking for solutions to everything. Well, sometimes, you know, life does work out. It does work out. And I think we don’t have to make it harder. Nick McGowan (41:42.793)Nice. Lybi Ma (42:09.774)We make it harder, we fight with life, and I think we can watch it a little. Doesn’t mean that we should not be proactive and move forward and reach our goals, but we can calm down a bit about how we treat ourselves, and you will be less miserable. Nick McGowan (42:35.093)I love that, especially like the come down. Like that’s the vibe I got like right off the bat. Chill out, give yourself a break. Just relax. It’s not the end of the world. And yeah, just chill out. Lybi Ma (42:39.95)Yeah. It isn’t. It is not the end of the world. Bad things do happen and it feels like it’s going to be the end of the world, but actually things do work out. Yeah. Yeah. Right. Right. Nick McGowan (42:55.379)Yeah, divorces. You know, the people that have gone through it, you understand that. I had different people when I got a divorce, they were like, man, I was in bad shape for years. And I was like, well, that sucks. I don’t want to go through that. And I’m like, well, I didn’t get a, I didn’t get married to get a divorce, but I didn’t get a divorce to die. So, and I’m thankful it happened. I mean, I wish her the best, but I wouldn’t have my partner now. I wouldn’t have my business and all the other things that have come from it. Lybi Ma (43:06.296)Right, right. Lybi Ma (43:14.927)Right. Nick McGowan (43:24.777)But I want to touch on something you pointed out where it’s like, give yourself a break, the things will work out and things happen. I was actually sort of joking, but sort of like, this is just a mind fuck of a thing with my coach recently, where I understand that the right things happen at the right times. Always. It’s actually an affirmation of mine. It’s the anxiety before and the anxiety after that exact one moment. Because that one moment is where like, these things happen at the right time. Like, look. Lybi Ma (43:50.828)Okay. Nick McGowan (43:54.45)And I’ve seen it happen. Like it lines up where it’s like, I couldn’t have scripted this. God was like, this is how this thing’s going to work. And it’s like, that’s incredible. But there’s anxiety for the 98 % before and all the other stuff after it, where it’s like that one moment. But that one moment happens and happens more often than not, know? So it’s just a weird little situation that we can get lost in all the other minutia of it. Lybi Ma (44:17.825)Right, right. Nick McGowan (44:23.912)So I appreciate you being as real as you are. I’m like, just calm down, chill out. It’ll be okay. Lybi Ma (44:24.152)Right. It’s gonna be okay. I wish I told my, knew that when I was younger. It’s gonna be okay. It will be. Nick McGowan (44:36.616)Yeah. Hmm. Yeah. And just like, if you could go back and talk to your 18 year old self, what would you say? And I think most people probably say it with a fist and then shake them a little bit with whatever, like whatever you’re going to do, don’t. but that’s what this podcast is for. Like, let’s talk about these things because we’re all going through it. Like, let’s not shy away from that. We all go through this stuff. So, Libby, I really appreciate you being on today. I appreciate the work that you’re doing. Lybi Ma (44:51.224)Hahaha Lybi Ma (45:03.894)All right. Nick McGowan (45:05.208)and you’re putting out the books that you are and just that you’re able to work with that information that’s coming to you and help spread that out and being as real as you are. So thank you for being here. Of course, and before I let you go, where can people find you and where can they connect with you? And of course, where can they get the book? Lybi Ma (45:14.882)Thank you. Lybi Ma (45:22.478)Well, of course, I’m on Psychology Today. You’ll find me there on the website. And you’ll find my book on the, you know, any major source like Amazon or Barnes & Noble, that sort of thing. Nick McGowan (45:44.541)Perfect. And I’ll have some of those links in the show notes too. So again, thank you so much for being with us today. Appreciate it. Lybi Ma (45:50.933)Thank you.
This week The Boys are back to their regularly scheduled programming to discuss chapter sixteen of Northern Lights!Join our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $3 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate, review, and leave a comment for us on the platform of your choice. Thanks! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolIntro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show
For this episode of Punks Unknown, we travel 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, Norway, home of Bastard Bar – possibly the most northern punk dive bar in the world.Liam sits down with Paul, co-founder of Bastard Bar, to hear how a snowboard kid who loved punk ended up running a basement venue that puts on around 180 shows a year in one of the coldest, darkest parts of Europe. We discuss starting the bar back in 2009, why Bastard Bar became a home for punk, hardcore, and all things loud, and how Tromsø has changed as tourism has exploded.Paul explains the reality of keeping a DIY venue alive in a city where hotels are full of Northern Lights tourists, and big corporate bar chains are trying to buy up independent spaces. This really is a love letter to small venues, stubborn punks, and the people who keep scenes alive at the very top of the world.All music in this episod are from Norwigan Punk bands (Names below), and thank you to Michael Rigby for the intro track 'Punks Unknown' — links to Mike's music can be found via this linkTurbonegro - All My Friends Are DeadHonningbarna - Festen Som Aldri Stopper The Good The Bad and The Zugly - How To Do Nothing Blood Command - The Plague On Both Your Houses
Follow Michael Chao: https://www.instagram.com/mchao95/ https://www.instagram.com/apacircuit/ https://www.instagram.com/northernlightspickleball/ https://www.instagram.com/grandviewpickleballclub/ This week on the Pal's Podcast, Ricky sits down with Michael Chao, CEO and Founder of the newly rebranded APA Canadian Circuit, General Manager of the Northern Lights in the Canadian National Pickleball League, and part owner of Grandview Pickleball Club in Newmarket. The two dive deep into all things pickleball. Michael shares his path into the sport, how the APA originally started, and what the rebrand means for the future of competitive pickleball in Canada. Ricky and Michael also get into some friendly league banter, especially with both of them owning teams in the CNPL, breaking down the past season and what's coming next. They also talk about the upcoming CNPL draft combine, what teams are looking for, and how the Toronto United tournament hosted by APA fits into the bigger picture of growing the game. If you're into pickleball, whether as a player, fan, or someone curious about the business side of the sport, this episode is for you.
The primary focus of today's briefing is the impending G1 geomagnetic storm watch issued by NOAA, which may grant observers in the northern United States the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights. As we delve into the meteorological landscape, we will address the winter hazards currently affecting the central Rockies and southern High Plains, with specific attention to a winter storm warning in effect for the Colorado Front Range, predicting significant snowfall and adverse conditions. Additionally, we will highlight accumulating snow chances in the northwest Texas Panhandle and the subsequent colder, breezy weather anticipated across various regions. Furthermore, updates from Alaska's FEMA Bethel Assistance Hub will be provided, emphasizing ongoing support for storm and flood survivors. We encourage our audience to remain vigilant and informed as these weather systems evolve, particularly if conditions permit a glimpse of the aurora tonight.Takeaways:* The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a G1 geomagnetic storm watch effective tonight, suggesting a potential view of the Northern Lights.* A winter storm warning has been declared for the Colorado Front Range, predicting heavy snowfall and hazardous blowing snow conditions.* Residents in western Alaska are encouraged to utilize the Bethel Assistance Hub, which has reopened to support survivors from previous storms and floods.* In Texas, particularly the northwest Panhandle, accumulating snow is anticipated, alongside colder and breezy weather following a passing cold front.* California currently faces no urgent weather alerts, yet a recovery update from last winter's fires has been published by CAL OES, highlighting ongoing efforts and lessons learned.* Monitoring updates from the National Weather Service is recommended, as evolving weather systems may impact the Rockies and Plains regions significantly.Companies mentioned in this episode:* NOAA* National Weather Service* FEMA* CAL OESSources[FEMA | https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260107/bethel-assistance-hub-reopens-jan-8-support-alaskans][Cal OES | https://news.caloes.ca.gov/a-year-after-the-la-fires-pacific-palisades-and-altadena-communities-recover/][NWS Pueblo | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=PUB&product=WSW&site=pub][NWS Duluth | https://forecast.weather.gov/zipcity.php?inputstring=duluth%2CMN][NWS Amarillo | https://www.weather.gov/ama/winter][NWS Seattle | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=SEW&product=CFW&site=SEW] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Frozen Bonds: A Family's New Year at the Ice Hotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-07-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det er vinter i Tromsø, og snøen ligger som et tykt teppe over landskapet.En: It is winter in Tromsø, and the snow lies like a thick blanket over the landscape.No: Det er nyttårsaften, og luften er kald og klar.En: It is New Year's Eve, and the air is cold and clear.No: Familien har samlet seg på IsHotellet, et skinnende vidunder av is og snø.En: The family has gathered at the IsHotellet, a shimmering wonder of ice and snow.No: Det er som å være i en drøm.En: It's like being in a dream.No: Veggene glitrer, og hver detalj er utskåret med omhu, mens nordlyset slynger seg over himmelen.En: The walls glitter, and every detail is carved with care, while the northern lights swirl across the sky.No: Sivert står i resepsjonen, nervøs men håpefull.En: Sivert stands at the reception, nervous but hopeful.No: Han er den eldste broren, og det er han som har organisert denne spesielle romjulsfeiringen.En: He is the oldest brother, and he is the one who organized this special holiday gathering.No: Det var ikke lett å samle alle, særlig siden årene hadde skapt avstand mellom dem.En: It was not easy to bring everyone together, especially since the years had created distance between them.No: Men han var bestemt; dette skulle være et nytt kapittel for familien.En: But he was determined; this was going to be a new chapter for the family.No: Ingrid ankommer, sakte men sikkert.En: Ingrid arrives, slowly but surely.No: Hun er skeptisk til hvordan denne helgen skal gå.En: She is skeptical about how this weekend will go.No: Det er spenninger mellom henne og Sivert som har ulmet i mange år.En: There are tensions between her and Sivert that have simmered for many years.No: Gamle uenigheter har hverken blitt tilgitt eller glemt.En: Old disagreements have neither been forgiven nor forgotten.No: Hun bærer på sine egne kamper, men her er hun, delvis på grunn av Siverts insistering, og delvis fordi hun innerst inne ønsker å tro på en ny start.En: She is carrying her own battles, but here she is, partly because of Sivert's insistence, and partly because she secretly wants to believe in a new start.No: Så kommer Mikkel, den yngste.En: Then comes Mikkel, the youngest.No: Han er alltid optimistisk og ønsker sterkt å se familien samlet.En: He is always optimistic and strongly wishes to see the family united.No: Han har hjerte for å lytte, og han håper han kan roe gemyttene mellom sine eldre søsken.En: He has a heart for listening, and he hopes he can calm the tempers between his older siblings.No: Mikkel smiler bredt når han ser dem.En: Mikkel smiles broadly when he sees them.No: "Se på dette! Er det ikke fantastisk?" utbryter han, og vinker dem med inn i hotellet.En: "Look at this! Isn't it fantastic?" he exclaims, waving them into the hotel.No: Senere, ved isbaren, passerer glitrende drinker rundt.En: Later, at the ice bar, sparkling drinks are passed around.No: Atmosfæren er lett nervøs, men også full av forventning.En: The atmosphere is slightly nervous, but also full of anticipation.No: Sivert bestemmer seg for å ta tak i situasjonen, han vet at dette er nødvendig.En: Sivert decides to address the situation; he knows it is necessary.No: "La oss prate," sier han bestemt.En: "Let's talk," he says firmly.No: Ingrid ser bort, men tar en forsiktig slurk av drinken sin.En: Ingrid looks away but takes a cautious sip of her drink.No: Samtalen blir som en isbryter.En: The conversation acts like an icebreaker.No: Det starter tregt, men ordene flyter bedre etter hvert.En: It starts slowly, but the words flow better eventually.No: "Jeg føler meg alltid glemt," innrømmer Ingrid.En: "I always feel forgotten," Ingrid admits.No: Hennes stemme skjelver litt.En: Her voice trembles a little.No: Sivert nikker, forståelse i øynene.En: Sivert nods, understanding in his eyes.No: "Jeg har blitt for opptatt med mitt eget liv," innrømmer han.En: "I've become too occupied with my own life," he admits.No: "Det var aldri meningen å skyve dere bort."En: "It was never my intention to push you away."No: Mikkel sitter stille og følger med, men hans rolige tilstedeværelse oppmuntrer dem til å fortsette.En: Mikkel sits quietly and observes, but his calm presence encourages them to continue.No: Ærlige tårer og gamle sår åpnes, men med dem også en ny mulighet for helbredelse.En: Honest tears and old wounds are opened, but with them also a new opportunity for healing.No: De innser at de alle har båret på noe ingen har snakket om.En: They realize that they have all been carrying something no one has talked about.No: Når de til slutt reiser seg fra bordet, kjenner de seg lettere.En: When they finally rise from the table, they feel lighter.No: Det er en enighet om å prøve igjen, å møtes oftere, å ikke la misforståelser bli til murer mellom dem.En: There is an agreement to try again, to meet more often, to not let misunderstandings become walls between them.No: Utenfor faller ny snø, tett og stille, som om den vasker bort det gamle året og gjør plass for det nye.En: Outside, new snow falls, dense and silent, as if washing away the old year and making room for the new.No: Sivert lærer at sårbarhet ikke er et tegn på svakhet, men på mot.En: Sivert learns that vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but of courage.No: Ingrid lærer å slippe tak i fortiden og åpne hjertet sitt for mulighetene som ligger foran.En: Ingrid learns to let go of the past and open her heart to the possibilities ahead.No: Mikkel, med sin fredelige natur, ser at han kan være en viktig røst i familien, til tross for sin unge alder.En: Mikkel, with his peaceful nature, sees that he can be an important voice in the family, despite his young age.No: Når de står sammen og ser nordlyset danse, vet de at dette bare er begynnelsen.En: As they stand together and watch the northern lights dance, they know that this is only the beginning.No: IsHotellet rundt dem er kaldt, men sammen finner de varmen de alltid har søkt.En: The IsHotellet around them is cold, but together they find the warmth they have always sought. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: skinnendeglitter: glitrernervous: nervøshopeful: håpefullgathering: romjulsfeiringenskeptical: skeptisktensions: spenningerinsistence: insisteringoptimistic: optimistiskunited: samletcalm: roesparkling: glitrendeanticipation: forventningfirmly: bestemticebreaker: isbryteradmits: innrømmertrembles: skjelveroccupied: opptattintention: meningenencourages: oppmuntrerhonest: ærligewounds: sårhealing: helbredelsemisunderstandings: misforståelservulnerability: sårbarhetcourage: motpossibilities: mulighetenenature: naturvoice: røstsought: søkt
Breathe Pictures Photography Podcast: Documentaries and Interviews
Before Christmas, I asked you to send me one photograph from 2025. Not necessarily what you consider to be your best, not your most liked, and not something measured against anyone else in either competition or social media terms. Just the picture that said to you, "This was my 2025." The one you kept coming back to. My plan was to invite ten photographers to the first episode of 2026 to talk about their pictures and the why behind them. Over a hundred arrived, each with a story attached, and it quickly became clear that with the compelling stories you sent in, we'd need to spread this across two editions, and so that is where we are. As I spoke to the people behind these pictures, the conversations opened out into how we see, why we photograph, and what was going on in life when the shutter was pressed. This episode is the first half of those conversations. Unrushed, unscripted, and simply photographers talking about images that meant something to them, and by extension, saying a little about themselves. David Wright reflects on serenity in photography through an image that feels like an emotional time capsule. John Charlton talks about a Northern Lights photograph whose meaning runs far deeper than the light in the sky. Wayne Richards joins me on the path to talk about a rag tied to a railing that all but demanded to be photographed. Kim Cofield shares thoughtful advice drawn from her experience of making animal portraits, and Mark Creamer looks back on a photograph made in the middle of a disaster zone. Read more about our photographic adventures on our photography travel website, The Journey Beyond. Links to all guests and features will be on the show page, my sincere thanks to our Extra Milers, without whom we wouldn't be walking each week and Arthelper.ai, giving photographers smart tools to plan, promote, and manage your creative projects more easily. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.
Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Northern Lights and New Beginnings: A Night in Jukkasjärvi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön gnistrade under de mjuka ljusen av norrskenet.En: The snow sparkled under the soft lights of the aurora borealis.Sv: Jukkasjärvi, en liten by i norra Sverige, var alldeles stilla, förutom den livliga aktiviteten runt IsHotellet.En: Jukkasjärvi, a small village in northern Sweden, was completely still, except for the lively activity around the IceHotel.Sv: Inuti det magiska hotellet var väggarna skulpterade i kristallklar is, dekorerade med vackra mönster.En: Inside the magical hotel, the walls were sculpted in crystal-clear ice, decorated with beautiful patterns.Sv: Detta var platsen där Lina, Erik och Maja skulle fira nyårsafton.En: This was the place where Lina, Erik, and Maja would celebrate New Year's Eve.Sv: Lina hade alltid varit energisk och äventyrlig.En: Lina had always been energetic and adventurous.Sv: Men inombords fann hon oron för framtiden svår att ignorera.En: But inside, she found it difficult to ignore her worries about the future.Sv: Vid hennes sida gick Erik, djup i sina tankar.En: By her side walked Erik, deep in his thoughts.Sv: Hans känslor för Lina hade växt till något mer än vänskap, men han visste inte hur han skulle våga berätta det för henne.En: His feelings for Lina had grown to be more than friendship, but he didn't know how he would dare to tell her.Sv: Maja, å andra sidan, log glatt trots hemlängtan till familjen som var långt borta.En: Maja, on the other hand, smiled happily despite the homesickness for her family who were far away.Sv: Kvällen började med att vännerna njöt av värmande hjortronsoppa i hotellets isbar.En: The evening began with the friends enjoying warming cloudberry soup in the hotel's ice bar.Sv: Maja skrattade och skämtade för att göra stämningen lätt och glad.En: Maja laughed and joked to keep the mood light and cheerful.Sv: Lina satt några sekunder tyst och tittade ut över landskapet.En: Lina sat quietly for a few seconds, gazing out over the landscape.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att göra denna nyårsnatt oförglömlig.En: She decided to make this New Year's night unforgettable.Sv: "Mina vänner," sa hon plötsligt och vände sig mot dem.En: "My friends," she suddenly said, turning to them.Sv: "När klockan slår tolv, låt oss dela våra nyårslöften.En: "When the clock strikes twelve, let's share our New Year's resolutions.Sv: Det kommer att bli en tradition för oss."En: It will become a tradition for us."Sv: Erik kände en våg av nervositet skölja över sig.En: Erik felt a wave of nervousness wash over him.Sv: Detta kunde vara hans chans att säga hur han verkligen kände.En: This could be his chance to say how he really felt.Sv: Men vad om Lina inte kände likadant?En: But what if Lina didn't feel the same way?Sv: Maja märkte hans tvekan och gav honom en uppmuntrande nick.En: Maja noticed his hesitation and gave him an encouraging nod.Sv: Tiden flög förbi.En: Time flew by.Sv: De gick ut för att se norrskenet dansa över himlen.En: They went outside to watch the northern lights dance across the sky.Sv: Kylan bet i deras kinder, men det bekymrade ingen.En: The cold bit at their cheeks, but no one was bothered.Sv: Stämningen var magisk.En: The atmosphere was magical.Sv: Det var en kort stund innan klockan skulle slå midnatt.En: It was a short moment before the clock would strike midnight.Sv: “Är ni redo?” frågade Lina när de ställde sig i en ring under det gröna ljuset från himlen.En: “Are you ready?” Lina asked as they stood in a circle under the green light from the sky.Sv: De började med sina löften.En: They started with their resolutions.Sv: Maja förklarade att hon skulle fokusera mer på sina vänner och mindre på distansen till sin familj.En: Maja declared that she would focus more on her friends and less on the distance from her family.Sv: Lina berättade sin önskan om att få klarhet i sitt liv, att hon ville följa sitt hjärta utan rädsla.En: Lina shared her wish to find clarity in her life, that she wanted to follow her heart without fear.Sv: När det var Eriks tur tvekade han.En: When it was Erik's turn, he hesitated.Sv: Hans hjärta slog snabbt.En: His heart was beating fast.Sv: Han tog ett djupt andetag och sa, “Lina, jag har velat säga detta länge...En: He took a deep breath and said, “Lina, I've wanted to say this for a long time...Sv: Jag gillar dig mer än som bara en vän.” Lina stirrade på honom förvånad men rörd av hans mod.En: I like you more than just a friend.” Lina stared at him, surprised but touched by his courage.Sv: “Erik,” svarade hon efter en stunds tystnad, “jag känner likadant.En: “Erik,” she replied after a moment of silence, “I feel the same way.Sv: Låt oss utforska detta tillsammans.” Med lätthet i hjärtat log Maja, glad för sina vänner och deras nyvunna löften.En: Let's explore this together.” With ease in her heart, Maja smiled, happy for her friends and their newfound promises.Sv: De tre vännerna kramade om varandra och blickade ut över det vackra landskapet.En: The three friends hugged each other and looked out over the beautiful landscape.Sv: Detta nya år skulle bli starten på något speciellt.En: This new year would be the start of something special.Sv: Norrskenet fortsatte att dansa i himlen, men något inom dem hade förändrats—en ny framtid hade öppnat sig i den kalla, klara midnatten i Jukkasjärvi.En: The northern lights continued to dance in the sky, but something within them had changed—a new future had opened up in the cold, clear midnight in Jukkasjärvi. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: gnistradeaurora borealis: norrskenetstill: stillalively: livligasculpted: skulpteradecrystal-clear: kristallklardecorated: dekoreradepatterns: mönsterenergetic: energiskadventurous: äventyrligworries: oronfriendship: vänskapdare: vågahomesickness: hemlängtanwarming: värmandegazing: tittadeunforgettable: oförglömligresolutions: nyårslöftennervousness: nervositethesitation: tvekanencouraging: uppmuntrandecheeks: kindermagical: magiskclarity: klarhetcourage: modtouched: rördsilence: tystnadease: lätthetpromises: löftenlandscape: landskap
Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a soft breath in, And let it travel gently through your body. As you release it, Notice how everything begins to settle— Your shoulders, Your chest, Your thoughts. LONG PAUSE Feel yourself surrendering To the stillness of night. PAUSE Wrapped in a thick, warm blanket, You find yourself lying on a snowy hill. The air around you is crisp and clean, But the layers of softness Keep you safe and comfortable. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,
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As 2025 comes to a close, we're stepping back from individual destinations to reflect on how we traveled this year, and how that is starting to shift everything for us. From revisiting familiar places in new ways to discovering hidden regions, connecting deeply with locals, and saying yes to moments we almost skipped, this episode is about travel moments and experiences that stay with you long after the trip ends. Instead of chasing checklists, we focused on connection, curiosity, and slowing down, and those choices led to some of our most meaningful travel moments yet. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Help Support the Podcast by Buying us a Coffee ☕️ What You'll Discover in this Episode: How we Revisited Familiar Places but Differently Alaska: Experiencing it by cruise after a previous road trip, flying over glaciers, landing at a remote lodge, and enjoying unrushed family time London: Staying at a bucket-list hotel, exploring new neighborhoods, using a city pass to try experiences we'd never done before, and learning to say yes to spontaneity Berlin & Hong Kong: Seeing cities through the lens of major political change—and how perspective shifts over time How we Connected Through Food & Locals A sangria-making class in Barcelona that completely changed what we thought sangria was Why booking small-group tours—and inviting guides to eat with you—can unlock the most authentic experiences Unforgettable food moments in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Ireland, where meals became conversations, cultural lessons, and memories New Regions & Hidden Gems Iceland stopover: Northern Lights, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and letting the landscape—not the clock—set the pace Northern Ireland & Donegal: Slowing down, renting a car, and discovering areas that surprised us the most Why going beyond the “must-see” list often delivers the richest travel experiences New Ways of Traveling Walking through Umbria, Italy, town to town—luggage transported, senses fully engaged Why walking (and cycling) travel changed how we connect with landscapes and people Two very different cruises that reshaped how we think about cruise travel Lessons That Changed How We Travel Book tours with locals (smaller is better) Learn culture through food Be willing to miss something in order to go deeper Remember: destinations aren't designed to make you comfortable—they're home to someone else Moments We Almost Missed, but Didn't Whale watching in Eden, Australia Extending an Alaska trip to Denali Saying yes to Ireland at the last minute Volunteering abroad—and how it reshaped future travel plans 2025 Milestones & Looking Ahead to 2026 Reaching 6 out of 7 continents (with the final one coming soon!) Counting countries—and debating what “counts.” Why we've barely scratched the surface What's coming in 2026: Antarctica, safari, and more Our Takeaways from 2025 What mattered most this year wasn't how far we went or how many places we saw; it was how intentional we became. The shared meals, quiet moments, and unplanned detours reminded us why we travel in the first place. As we head into 2026, our mission remains the same: to help you travel more and better. Stay Connected with Us Have questions or thoughts, or need help planning your next trip?
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Welcome to Christ Community's Online Service! Sometimes what's most real is hard to see. In this Christmas message, Pastor Alan reflects on chasing the Northern Lights—and how it revealed a deeper truth about the season. When joy feels distant and fears feel close, the story of the shepherds reminds us that Christmas isn't about hype or perfection, but about God coming near. Discover how the message of Jesus meets our fears with hope, joy, and the promise that we are never alone. For prayer and to stay connected, please visit: https://www.cccgreeley.org For Giving: https://www.cccgreeley.org/give/ Christ Community Church – Greeley, CO
Northern Lights — QiugyatQiugyat asingcugtut unugpak. – The northern lights are beautiful/nice tonight.
The angels’ proclamation of Jesus’ birth still matters today because it announces lasting peace, living hope, and a Savior for all people. The Christmas story reminds us that God’s glory broke into ordinary life, calling us to see Jesus personally, share His good news boldly, and live in worshipful praise. Highlights The heavenly host announced Jesus’ birth with glory, joy, and peace for the world. God chose ordinary shepherds to first hear and respond to the greatest news in history. Seeing Jesus personally is essential—faith is not inherited, it’s encountered. The shepherds immediately shared what they had witnessed, spreading amazement and hope. Praise and worship naturally followed obedience and belief. The angels’ message continues to invite us into joy, proclamation, and worship today. Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: What the Angels Proclaimed Still Matters By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.’” - Luke 2:13-14 Northern Lights, comets, planets aligning in the sky… they all catch our attention, especially for stargazers. It’s a thrilling sight to see the night sky lit up with brilliant light. As Luke 2:9-12 describes, shepherds who were quietly minding their own business, guarding their sheep, watching over their flocks, were surprised, to say the least, at what happened to them one clear, starry night long ago: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’” Although one shining angel is more than enough to catch their attention, God’s great joy and delight broke through from Heaven with a great heavenly host, praising God and lighting up the earth. Why the Angel’s Proclamation Still Matters Although thousands of years ago, what the angels proclaimed on that clear starry night still matters to us today. Here are three reasons why: We each need to see the Savior for ourselves. Just as the shepherds were told to go see Jesus for themselves, it remains a divine directive that each one of us needs to follow. As written in Luke 2:15-16, “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’ So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” We still need to spread the word of Jesus’ birth. Just as at His birth, there are many who do not know about Jesus unless we tell them about Him and where to find Him. As Luke 2:17-18 records, “When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” We are called to glorify and praise God. The angels glorified and praised God in their proclamation, an example for us to follow in celebrating His coming to earth. As Luke 2:20 describes, “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” As well, John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Christmas is a time for great celebration, as demonstrated by the angels and heavenly host. The angels inspire us to spread this good news - an announcement like no other in the history of the world. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Intersecting Faith & Life: The angels’ glorious proclamation, so many years ago, remains ageless and forever relevant in Heaven and on earth. Their message doesn’t fade away or lose its impact on the world. Because what the angels proclaimed still matters, we can see, spread, and praise God through it. Further Reading: A Prayer of Celebration for Jesus’ Birth Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
1. Cultural Debate on Santa Claus UK museum’s guidance to “decolonize” Father Christmas. Santa is criticized for being “too white” and “too male.” Suggests changes like: Santa working alongside elves to show equality. Mrs. (Mother) Christmas taking a more prominent role. Removing the “naughty or nice” list, which is framed as colonial and judgmental. Links these ideas to broader critiques of patriarchy, colonialism, and Christianity, portraying them as part of a “woke” agenda. 2. Child Rescue Operations U.S. law enforcement Operation Northern Lights, which has recovered 43 missing children in Florida and surrounding states. Highlights risks these children faced (human trafficking, exploitation, domestic violence). Frames the current administration as proactive compared to the previous one, which is accused of neglecting child safety for political reasons tied to immigration. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Aurora: A Wintry Quest for the Northern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Tromsø var kledd i hvitt.En: Tromsø was dressed in white.No: Snøen dekket gatene som et mykt teppe, og en kald vind blåste gjennom byens smale gater.En: The snow covered the streets like a soft blanket, and a cold wind blew through the city's narrow streets.No: Det var rett før jul, og luften var fylt med duften av pepperkaker og varm gløgg som strømmet fra de koselige kafeene.En: It was just before Christmas, and the air was filled with the scent of gingerbread and hot mulled wine wafting from the cozy cafes.No: Ingrid, en ivrig astronom, var i Tromsø for sin store lidenskap: nordlyset.En: Ingrid, an eager astronomer, was in Tromsø for her great passion: the northern lights.No: Hun hadde en viktig oppgave foran seg, en forskningsprosjekt som trengte bilder av det dansende lyset på himmelen.En: She had an important task ahead, a research project that needed pictures of the dancing lights in the sky.No: Hun hadde fått med seg Lars, en venn og fotograf, som ikke var like overbevist om denne arktiske reisen.En: She had brought along Lars, a friend and photographer, who was not as convinced about this arctic journey.No: "Været er ustabilt," bemerket Lars skeptisk da de gikk langs havnen.En: "The weather is unstable," remarked Lars skeptically as they walked along the harbor.No: "Snøstormen kan skjule alt."En: "The snowstorm can hide everything."No: Ingrid smilte, hennes entusiasme ubegrenset.En: Ingrid smiled, her enthusiasm limitless.No: "Vi må være tålmodige, Lars. Været endrer seg raskt her oppe. Vi kommer til å se det."En: "We have to be patient, Lars. The weather changes quickly up here. We will see it."No: Selv om Lars tvilte, bestemte han seg for å bli.En: Even though Lars doubted, he decided to stay.No: Han så på den stjerneklare himmelen, delvis skjult av tunge snøskyer.En: He looked at the starry sky, partially hidden by heavy snow clouds.No: De satte opp et lite telt på en ås med utsikt over byen, varmt pakket inn i tykke klær og med kameraet klart.En: They set up a small tent on a hill overlooking the city, warmly wrapped in thick clothes and with the camera ready.No: Kvelden nærmet seg, og snøstormen kom.En: The evening approached, and the snowstorm came.No: Vindkastene var sterke, og snøen skapte en ugjennomtrengelig vegg.En: The gusts of wind were strong, and the snow created an impenetrable wall.No: Lars begynte å bli utålmodig og ville pakke sammen.En: Lars began to grow impatient and wanted to pack up.No: "Vi gir oss ikke nå. Hav tålmodighet," sa Ingrid bestemt og ga ham en varm kopp kakao.En: "We're not giving up now. Have patience," said Ingrid firmly, handing him a warm cup of cocoa.No: Tiden gikk sakte, men plutselig, like raskt som stormen kom, begynte skyene å lette.En: Time passed slowly, but suddenly, just as quickly as the storm had come, the clouds began to clear.No: Ingrid gispet, og Lars hevet brynene.En: Ingrid gasped, and Lars raised his eyebrows.No: Mot nord beveget de første strålene av aurora borealis seg over himmelen.En: To the north, the first rays of the aurora borealis moved across the sky.No: Grønt, lilla og rosa lys bølget over stjernene, som et magisk slør.En: Green, purple, and pink lights waved over the stars, like a magical veil.No: "Se, Lars!" Ingrid pekte opp, nesten glemt av kulden hun følte.En: "Look, Lars!" Ingrid pointed up, almost forgetting the cold she felt.No: Lars lente seg fremover, fengslet av synet.En: Lars leaned forward, captivated by the sight.No: Han hevet kameraet og begynte å ta bilder, trollbundet av det nye spektakelet foran ham.En: He raised the camera and began taking photos, enthralled by the new spectacle before him.No: Ingrid og Lars sto sammen, kameraet fanget det blendende nordlyset.En: Ingrid and Lars stood together, the camera capturing the dazzling northern lights.No: For hver eksponering ble sceneriet enda mer fantastisk enn det forrige.En: With each exposure, the scenery became even more fantastic than the last.No: Lars følte en uventet kribling av spenning.En: Lars felt an unexpected tingling of excitement.No: Han skjønte at han ble mer enn en fotograf; han var vitne til noe unikt og naturlig.En: He realized that he was more than a photographer; he was witnessing something unique and natural.No: Da lysene endelig falmet, smilte Lars til Ingrid, full av takknemlighet.En: When the lights finally faded, Lars smiled at Ingrid, full of gratitude.No: "Du hadde rett. Det var verdt det," sa han stille.En: "You were right. It was worth it," he said quietly.No: De dro tilbake til byen, arm i arm, begge med følelsen av en delt og dyrebar opplevelse.En: They returned to the city, arm in arm, both with the feeling of a shared and treasured experience.No: Ingrid hadde sin forskning, og Lars hadde sine bilder – og en ny forståelse og respekt for naturens uforutsigbare skjønnhet.En: Ingrid had her research, and Lars had his photos — and a new understanding and respect for nature's unpredictable beauty.No: I Tromsø, blant desemberkulden, hadde de funnet mer enn lyset; de hadde funnet et vennskap styrket av en felles drøm.En: In Tromsø, amidst the December cold, they had found more than the lights; they had found a friendship strengthened by a common dream. Vocabulary Words:dressed: kleddblanket: teppescent: dufteneager: ivrigpassion: lidenskaptask: oppgavejourney: reisenskeptically: skeptiskunstable: ustabiltpatient: tålmodigimpenetrable: ugjennomtrengeliggasped: gispetcaptivated: fengsletenthralled: trollbundetexposure: eksponeringscene: sceneriettingling: kriblingunexpected: uventetwitnessing: vitneunique: uniktfaded: falmetgratitude: takknemlighetarm in arm: arm i armtreasured: dyrebarunderstanding: forståelserespect: respektunpredictable: uforutsigbareveil: sløroverlooking: utsiktbreeze: vindkastene
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Under the Arctic Glow: Love Found in the Northern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Den iskalde vinden blåste i ansiktet til Lars da han tråkket gjennom den knasende snøen.En: The icy wind blew against Lars' face as he trudged through the crunchy snow.No: Fjordene rundt ham var dekket av et tynt lag med snø, som glitret under den klare, svarte vinternatten.En: The fjords around him were covered with a thin layer of snow, which sparkled under the clear, black winter night.No: Over himmelen svevde et løfte, noe magisk som hadde trukket et lite knippe venner, inkludert Lars, Ingrid og Sofia, til denne frosne delen av Norge.En: Above the sky hovered a promise, something magical that had drawn a small group of friends, including Lars, Ingrid, and Sofia, to this frozen part of Norway.No: Det var jul, og små lys blinket i det fjerne, fra landsbyene gjemt mellom fjordene.En: It was Christmas, and small lights twinkled in the distance from the villages hidden between the fjords.No: Men langt mer lovende enn julelysene var de nordlysene som skulle komme.En: But far more promising than the Christmas lights were the northern lights that were to come.No: Lars hadde alltid følt en sterk dragning mot naturens vidunder, og denne gangen ønsket han å oppleve det sammen med Ingrid.En: Lars had always felt a strong pull towards nature's wonder, and this time he wanted to experience it with Ingrid.No: Ingrid gikk ved siden av ham, med Sofia like bak.En: Ingrid walked beside him, with Sofia just behind.No: De snakket om den kommende stunden, da Aurora kunne male himmelen med sine fantastiske farger.En: They talked about the upcoming moment when the Aurora could paint the sky with its fantastic colors.No: Lars kjente en følelse av rastløshet.En: Lars felt a sense of restlessness.No: Det var ikke bare spenningen over å se nordlysene.En: It wasn't just the excitement of seeing the northern lights.No: Det var Ingrid.En: It was Ingrid.No: Han hadde kjent henne i noen år nå, og følelsene hans for henne hadde vokst.En: He had known her for a few years now, and his feelings for her had grown.No: Men han, en introvert, hadde aldri klart å si noe.En: But he, an introvert, had never managed to say anything.No: Lars stoppet og tok et dypt pust.En: Lars stopped and took a deep breath.No: "Ingrid?En: "Ingrid?"No: " spurte han, usikker på hvor stemmen hans kom fra.En: he asked, unsure of where his voice came from.No: Hun snudde hodet og så på ham med et varmt smil som fikk hjertet hans til å gjøre et lite hopp.En: She turned her head and looked at him with a warm smile that made his heart do a little jump.No: "Ja, Lars?En: "Yes, Lars?"No: " svarte hun.En: she replied.No: "Ville du bli med meg til et mer avsidesliggende sted?En: "Would you come with me to a more secluded place?No: Jeg vet om et sted der utsikten er fantastisk," sa han, hånden hans pekte mot en liten høyde ikke langt unna.En: I know of a spot where the view is fantastic," he said, his hand pointing toward a small hill not far away.No: Ingrid nikket, og sammen begynte de å gå.En: Ingrid nodded, and together they began to walk.No: Sofia vinket dem avgårde med et ertende glimt i øyet, som om hun visste noe de ikke gjorde.En: Sofia waved them off with a teasing glint in her eye, as if she knew something they didn't.No: De nådde snart den lille høyden, og der, ovenfor de glitrende vannene i fjorden, tok Lars og Ingrid plass.En: They soon reached the small hill, and there, above the sparkling waters of the fjord, Lars and Ingrid took their place.No: Vinden hadde stilnet, og alt var stille bortsett fra de myke lydene av natten.En: The wind had calmed, and everything was silent except for the soft sounds of the night.No: Så plutselig, som om noen hadde trykket på en usynlig knapp, begynte den mørke himmelen å gløde.En: Then suddenly, as if someone had pressed an invisible button, the dark sky began to glow.No: Grønne, blå og lilla lys danset over dem, et praktfullt skue som tok pusten fra dem begge.En: Green, blue, and purple lights danced above them, a magnificent spectacle that took their breath away.No: Lars kjente motet vokse i seg.En: Lars felt the courage growing within him.No: "Ingrid," sa han, stemmen nå sterkere, "jeg er så glad for at du er her nå.En: "Ingrid," he said, his voice now stronger, "I am so glad you are here now.No: Jeg har følt noe for deg en stund.En: I have felt something for you for a while."No: "Ingrid snudde seg mot ham, øynene hennes fanget opp nordlyset.En: Ingrid turned to him, her eyes catching the northern lights.No: "Jeg også, Lars.En: "I have too, Lars.No: Dette er magisk.En: This is magical."No: "De smilte til hverandre, og i denne øyeblikket av skinnende lys føltes det som om verden hadde stanset.En: They smiled at each other, and in this moment of shimmering light, it felt as if the world had stopped.No: Nordlyset fortsatte sitt fortryllende dans, mens de satt der, følte seg knyttet til både naturen og hverandre.En: The northern lights continued their enchanting dance, while they sat there, feeling connected to both nature and each other.No: Etter hvert ble natten roligere igjen.En: Eventually, the night became calmer again.No: Men inni Lars hadde noe endret seg.En: But within Lars, something had changed.No: Frykten for å uttrykke følelsene sine hadde blitt overvunnet, og han hadde våget å ta en risiko som hadde brakt ham og Ingrid nærmere.En: The fear of expressing his feelings had been overcome, and he had dared to take a risk that had brought him and Ingrid closer.No: Under det strålende spillet i den arktiske natten, hadde de funnet noe ekte.En: Under the brilliant display of the Arctic night, they had found something real.No: Så, med hjertene fylt av lys og varme, gikk Lars og Ingrid tilbake til deres venners selskap, vel vitende om at dette var starten på noe nytt og vakkert.En: So, with their hearts filled with light and warmth, Lars and Ingrid returned to the company of their friends, well aware that this was the start of something new and beautiful. Vocabulary Words:icy: iskaldetrudged: tråkketcrunchy: knasendesparkled: glitrethovered: svevdepromise: løftehidden: gjemtpull: dragningnature's wonder: naturens vidunderupcoming: kommenderestlessness: rastløshetintrovert: introvertmanaged: klartsecluded: avsideliggendeteasing glint: ertende glimtcalmed: stilnetmagnificent: praktfulltspectacle: skuecourage: motetshimmering: skinnendeenchanted: fortryllendeovercome: overvunnetrisk: risikobrilliant: strålendecalmer: roligerewarmth: varmecompany: selskapaware: vitendefrozen: frosneaurora: Aurora
Imagine 43 families getting the best Christmas gift imaginable — their missing child returned home. Operation Northern Lights, led by the U.S. Marshals with dozens of partners, achieved exactly that in December 2025, rescuing children aged 1.5 to 17 from dangerous situations across 14 counties and beyond. In this episode, we celebrate the heroes, reflect on the risks these kids faced, and discuss the healing that comes next. A moving reminder that even in dark times, light can break through. Merry Christmas to ALL....!!
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Y'all, this conversation completely wrecked me in the best way. I sat down with Collin Jewett—someone whose orbit I desperately wanted to be in after just one 15-minute conversation—and we went DEEP. Collin is the host of Superhuman Academy podcast, and he has this incredible gift: he sees beauty in people that others overlook. And not in a cheesy, motivational-poster kind of way. In a real, grounded, "I'm going to create spaces where isolated people can connect" kind of way. We talked about everything from his childhood on the playground looking for kids who needed friends, to why adult men are struggling with deep friendships, to what it means to be "not afraid of feeling any feelings." What we explored in this conversation: Why so many men lack deep friendships (and what that costs them) The difference between "positive judgment" and actually seeing beauty in someone How Collin learned his facial expressions were making people think he hated them Why cooperative play matters for adult male friendships The practice of actually answering "How are you?" with real emotional check-ins What happens when you don't have an inner critic (and why that's not narcissism) The cost of dissociation and "just doing the thing" without honoring emotions How emotions are both informational feedback AND motivating energy This episode is for you if: You're a woman wondering how to support the men in your life (partners, sons, friends) You struggle with adult friendships and feel isolated You're curious about emotional intelligence and vulnerability You're tired of the "just push through your feelings" approach to goals You want to learn how to see beauty—in yourself and others—without judgment Collin shared something that stopped me in my tracks: Most conversations men have are purely logistical. Work is problem-solving. Family conversations are scheduling. And when he asks men when they last had a deep conversation, they often say it's the conversation they're having with him RIGHT THEN—sometimes for the first time in a decade. We also got beautifully weird talking about Northern Lights, asymmetrical eyebrows, the "Blue Crew" in high school, and why liking yourself doesn't make you a narcissist (my therapist had to tell me this too, apparently). This conversation left me feeling appreciative, contemplative, and deeply curious. I hope it does the same for you. Connect with Collin: Podcast: Superhuman Academy Email: collin@superhumanacademy.com Resources: Sense the Possibilities Planner & Journal (20+ worksheets to help you connect with yourself before setting goals) Plan Goal Plan 2026 Weekly Planner Join the January Plan Goal Plan Retreat at Sign Up Here Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-
“The idea behind Arctic Bath was born at Treehotel. And I think this is also an important part of the story. How new crazy things inspire other crazy people to do crazy things that nobody says is possible. We are not competing with each other, we are completing each other—working together and bringing people to each other. That's the way that we work with tourism in this area.”We're in great company with Maarten Raes and Peter Engström, two of the original visionary partners behind Arctic Bath, a one-of-a-kind hotel, spa, and restaurant floating on the serene Lule River in Swedish Lapland, where frost-covered forests transform with the seasons and the Northern Lights dance above the Arctic landscape. Here, they have reimagined what luxury means—not through excess, but through authenticity, nature, and slow travel. What makes Arctic Bath so extraordinary is the quiet conviction behind it—the grit it took to build something real, a team committed to genuine hospitality, and a philosophy that proves luxury is found in connection, not consumption.In this winter episode, we discover how slowing down in the Arctic teaches us what truly matters—and why some of the most meaningful travel experiences happen when we stop rushing and start listening.Top Takeaways[9:50] The story behind Arctic Bath's iconic circular main building meant to mimic timber logs jamming in rapids—and how architect Bertil Harström designed it as a visual tribute to the Lule River's legacy.[15:20] Amidst construction delays, a pandemic six weeks after opening, and countless late nights fixing things behind the scenes, Peter quietly delivered a serene sanctuary for their first season of worldly guests.[19:10] The Michelin Key arrived not for the rooms, the architecture, or the food alone—but for the intangible thing guests keep trying to describe—the genuine warmth of a team that chose to create something real.[21:45] Three ways to experience Arctic Bath: Land and Suite cabins offer spacious luxury, while floating Water rooms let you swim from your bed in summer and listen to the ice sing beneath you in winter.[24:45] The sauna and cold plunge ritual—rooted in centuries of Nordic living—transforms guests and locals alike, awakening something so natural that no manufactured wellness experience at home can replicate.[27:10] Each plate at Arctic Bath tells a story—of the river, the forest, the northern lights—translating the landscape into something guests can taste compliments of the relationships with local fishermen, farmers, and herders. [29:40] A winter day unfolds: dogsledding or snowshoe hiking with locals, Sámi stories shared around an open fire, a luxurious Swedish spa experience—and if you're fortunate, the Northern Lights dancing above in the endless night sky.[32:45] Arctic Bath's sustainability runs deeper than awards—it's woven into every choice, a commitment to nurturing the small businesses and community that make this place possible.Notable MentionsNordic CollectionTreehotel in Swedish LaplandVisit For YourselfArctic Bath Website | @arcticbath_sweden
Claudio Manuel Neves Valente was found deceased in a storage unit. Police believe that he is responsible for a mass shooting at Browne University, as well as murdering MIT professor Nuno F. G. Loureiro.https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/us/timeline-claudio-neves-valente-brown-mit-shootingshttps://www.wcvb.com/article/claudio-neves-valente-former-classmate-brown/69826623https://people.com/brown-university-suspect-died-at-least-two-days-before-authorities-found-his-body-11873884 Crime News UpdateOperation Northern Lightshttps://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-led-operation-northern-lights-results-recovery-and-location-of-43Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Merch Store: https://truecrimesquad-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get extra perks?https://buymeacoffee.com/truecrimesquadLooking for extra content?https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesquad*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Northern Lights: A Painter's Path to Tradition and Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הלילה היה מלא כוכבים, והחול על החוף היה כשמיכה כסופה ורכה.En: The night was full of stars, and the sand on the beach was like a soft, silver blanket.He: נועם הלך לבד על החוף בליל חורף קר, חיפש שקט ונחת.En: Noam walked alone on the beach on a cold winter night, seeking peace and solace.He: כולם חגגו את חנוכה בבית עם נרות וסופגניות, אך נועם הרגיש שונה.En: Everyone was celebrating Hanukkah at home with candles and sufganiyot, but Noam felt different.He: בתוכו עולה תחושת חוסר שייכות, ובנוסף, חסרה לו ההשראה לציור חדש.En: Inside him arose a sense of not belonging, and additionally, he lacked the inspiration for a new painting.He: בעודו הולך, עצר נועם להביט בים.En: As he walked, Noam stopped to gaze at the sea.He: גלים רכים שטפו את החוף, והירח השלים את התמונה עם אורו הבוהק.En: Gentle waves washed over the shore, and the moon completed the scene with its bright light.He: פתאום התרחש נס קטן: אורות הצפון החלו להופיע מעל המים.En: Suddenly, a small miracle occurred: the northern lights began to appear over the water.He: צבעים מרהיבים של ירוק, אדום וסגול ריצדו בשמיים.En: Magnificent colors of green, red, and purple danced in the sky.He: לבו של נועם התרונן.En: Libo shel Noam hitronen.He: אורות הצפון, מחזה שלא רואים כל יום, במיוחד לא כאן, ליד הים.En: The northern lights, a sight not seen every day, especially not here by the sea.He: הוא התיישב על החול, הקור לא הפריע לו, וחשב כיצד הוא יכול לצייר את הפלא הזה, את הרגע המיוחד בו הרגיש חיבור לשורשיו.En: He sat down on the sand, the cold not bothering him, and thought about how he could paint this marvel, this special moment when he felt a connection to his roots.He: ברגע הזה, הבין נועם את ערכה של המסורת, את הקשר בין האור שהוא רואה לבין חנוכה, חג האור.En: In that moment, Noam understood the value of tradition, the connection between the light he saw and Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.He: הוא הרגיש פתאום חלק ממשהו גדול יותר, חלק ממשפחה, חלק מהעם שלו.En: He suddenly felt part of something bigger, part of a family, part of his people.He: ההשראה נחתה עליו כמו האור הירוק בשמיים.En: Inspiration descended upon him like the green light in the sky.He: נועם חזר הביתה עם תחושת יעוד חדשה.En: Noam returned home with a new sense of purpose.He: הוא סיפר לאליאנה ולטליה על מה שראה.En: He told Eliana and Talia about what he had seen.He: המשפחה הייתה נרגשת ושמחה, והבינה שנועם מצא את דרכו.En: The family was excited and happy, realizing that Noam had found his path.He: הם שיחקו סביב החנוכיה ונעמו עם הסופגניות, כשהם יודעים שמתוכם נולד ציור חדש, מלא אור ורגש.En: They played around the hanukkiah and enjoyed the sufganiyot, knowing that a new painting was born from within them, full of light and emotion.He: נועם הרגיש שייך.En: Noam felt like he belonged.He: הוא מצא השראה בצבעי השמיים והרגיש קרוב למסורת.En: He found inspiration in the colors of the sky and felt close to tradition.He: זו הייתה תחושה מלאה משמעות, תחושה שהוא אח”, אח שמחזיק במבט אל האור באמונה מלאה.En: It was a feeling full of meaning, a feeling that he was a brother, a brother who holds his gaze towards the light with complete faith. Vocabulary Words:solace: נחתbelonging: שייכותinspiration: השראהgaze: להביטmiracle: נסmagnificent: מרהיביםdanced: ריצדוroots: שורשיוtradition: מסורתfestival: חגpurpose: יעודexcited: נרגשתconnection: חיבורpath: דרכוsoft: רכהnorthern lights: אורות הצפוןscene: תמונהshore: חוףbothering: מפריעmarvel: פלאcompleted: השלםrealizing: הבינהfaith: אמונהsilver: כסופהwinter: חורףcandles: נרותblanket: שמיכהscene: תמונהfull of meaning: מלאה משמעותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
The two-week effort, called Operation Northern Lights, was led by the U.S. Marshals Service and resulted in the recovery of 43 missing children from 14 counties across North Florida, with additional rescues in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hazy Holiday IPA from Silver Bluff Brewing Company in Brunswick, GA. She reviews her weekend in Ponte Vedra and then LA and Vegas, discussing Fantasy Football at Good Morning Footballand seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Vegas. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (25:50): Kathleen shares news announcing thatChappell Roan becomes a global brand ambassador for MAC cosmetics, Cher is set to marry her 39-year-old boyfriend, and Taylor Swift gifted millions of dollars in bonuses to her ERAs Tour crew. TASTING MENU (2:38): Kathleen samples a Madigan Family Midwest Cheeseball, Reese's Holiday Caramel Cups, and Hadley Orchards Gourmet Dill Cheese Puffs. UPDATES (32:14): Kathleen shares updates on the search for MH370, Zuckerberg is moving on from the metaverse, Australian children just lost access to social media, the Louvre has even more security issues, Andrew and Fergie are finally being evicted, a Waymo encounters a standoff with police, and Faberge's Winter Egg fetches millions at auction. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:04:36): Kathleen sharesarticles on Prada purchasing Versace, a cruise ship passenger dies after being served 33 drinks, the Super Bowl pregame performers are announced, air travelers without a REAL ID will pay a fee in 2026, iHeartRadio bans AI music and hosts,protesters vandalize the Crown Jewels, Norway has unveiled a Northern Lights train, and BINGO returns to Vegas. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:02:26): Kathleen reads about a lost Renaissance painting found in a garage in the UK. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:30:40): Kathleen reads about St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, merchants, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, toymakers, unmarried people, and students. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (30:40): Kathleen recommends watching the Wizard of Oz on HBO Max. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:23:56): Kathleen shares a story aboutIceland's Yule Cat, and Sweden rolls out edible road salt to save birds.
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