Podcasts about Seoul

Biotechs in South Korea and other regions of Asia outside of China need to lean into innovation to distinguish themselves from their Chinese counterparts. On a special edition of the BioCentury This Week podcast, BioCentury's analysts are joined by industry guests Ya-Ting Lei and Luther (Ruizhe) Zhao to discuss why the best path for biotechs in Korea and Japan is to lean into target, biology and modality risk, as well as other takeaways from the fifth BioCentury-BayHelix Biopharma Summit, which ran March 9-12 in Seoul and Daejeon, South Korea.Lei is director of BD Asia at Merck KGaA, and Zhao is VP, China clinical analytics at Caidya.View full story: https://www.biocentury.com/article/658776#AsiaBiotech #SouthKoreaBiotech #BiopharmaSummit #BiotechInnovation #DrugDevelopmentStrategy00:00 - Introduction02:32 - Key Takeaways05:46 - Faster Trials, Better Data08:19 - Global Diligence, Local Success15:13 - Cross Border Synergies17:34 - Korean BiotechTo submit a question to BioCentury's editors, email the BioCentury This Week team at podcasts@biocentury.com.Reach us by sending a text

In this fascinating interview with nuclear expert Ankit Panda we discuss the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and its implications for global nuclear deterrence. He argues that Iran's strategy appears aimed at regionalizing the conflict across the Gulf to generate diplomatic pressure, while questioning the credibility of claims about Iran's imminent nuclear weapons capability. We discussed:How the succession to Ayatollah Khamenei's more hardline son could alter Iran's longstanding restraint on both missile ranges and nuclear weaponization.The troubling lessons other nations (particularly U.S. adversaries like North Korea) may draw from Iran's fate (nuclear weapons provide the ultimate deterrent against regime change). How both adversarial and allied proliferation dynamics are re-surging in ways unseen since the Cold War, with countries from Seoul to Stockholm reconsidering their nuclear postures. Panda critiques last year's bombing campaign as ultimately counterproductive to nonproliferation goals, leaving 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium unaccounted for and eliminating IAEA verification continuity. Despite the current trajectory, Panda maintains that any sustainable resolution to Iran's nuclear program will require diplomatic engagement—though achieving that will prove extraordinarily difficult given how recent events have validated North Korea's narrative about the risks of cooperation with the West.Bio: Ankit Panda is the Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on nuclear strategy, escalation, missiles and missile defense, space security, and US alliances. He is the author of Kim Jong Un and the Bomb: Survival and Deterrence in North Korea and Indo-Pacific Missile Arsenals: Avoiding Spirals and Mitigating Risks, and his forthcoming book is The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon. His work has appeared in outlets including the New York Times, the Economist, the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and he serves as editor-at-large at The Diplomat, where he hosts the Asia Geopolitics podcast.

ZEROBASEONE's time as a 9-member group has come to a close after more than two and half years. What started as a temporary, project group from the survival show BOYS PLANET (Season 1) will now continue as a 5-member boy group managed under WAKEONE Entertainment, a subsidiary of CJ ENM. The group will continue as a quintent consisting of Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook. The remaining four members, Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, and Han Yu-jin will return to their original agency Yuehua Entertainment (now rebranded as YH Entertainment). What happens next in their careers remains unclear but ZEROSE have plenty of theories.In this episode, we hear from fans of ZB1 about how they're processing the inevitable closing of one chapter with a group that won over millions of fans and broke record after record.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Philiana Ng is a journalist covering entertainment and TV with bylines at The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Entertainment Tonight, TV Guide, Yahoo Entertainment, Netflix, The Daily Beast, The Wrap, Primetimer, Backstage, and more. After first interviewing ZEROBASEONE at KCON LA she became an avid fan of the group. Last year she traveled to see ZB1 in Seoul and Tokyo for the start of their most recent tour and she recently flew back for the final encore shows in Seoul. Read Philiana Ng's interview with ZB1: https://joysauce.com/zerobaseone-is-ready-to-take-on-the-world/IN THIS EPISODE:How ZEROBASEONE came to be on Boys PlanetThe 411 on the members' personalitiesThe timeline for contract negotiationsProject groups and how companies split traineesConcert experience in Seoul and TokyoTips for buying K-pop tickets abroadWhat might be next for the 4 members in Yuehua EntertainmentWill the fandom splinter off?Fan submissions on how they're processing this momentIt's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila. FOLLOW US:Twitter: @ikptpod & Instagram: @ikptpodFEEDBACK? IDEAS FOR FUTURE EPISODES?E-mail us at info@kpoppod.com

AI is rapidly moving into mainstream use across industries, driving huge growth in computing, model development, and startup investment, while raising concerns around safety, bias, and regulation.Global AI summits have tracked this evolution, from Bletchley Park 2023 to Seoul and Paris, with the 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India marking the first in the Global South, highlighting innovation, inclusion, governance, and global cooperation.In this episode, Matthew speaks with BSI's Tim McGarr about the AI India Impact Summit, the key drivers of global AI adoption, and why trust, governance, and real-world AI use are more important than ever.They also explore how organizations can use emerging frameworks and standards – and in particular ISO/IEC 42001 - to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI and prepare for evolving regulations.Plus, since it's The Standards Show, Tim also shares his standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episode.BSI Report – Trust in AIISO/IEC 42001Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

This week's episode begins with the economic and political ripple effects of escalating conflict in the Middle East. For South Korea, which imports nearly all of its energy, the spike has triggered emergency discussions in Seoul with President Lee Jae Myung proposing temporary price ceilings on energy to shield consumers, though the policy could shift costs onto industry.  The hosts also examine security implications tied to the Middle East conflict. Reports suggest some U.S. missile defense assets stationed in South Korea — including Patriot interceptors and possibly THAAD components — may be redeployed to support operations elsewhere.  Another major topic is Washington's move to launch trade investigations under Section 301 after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling limited the Trump administration's tariff powers. The new investigations will examine whether trade practices among major U.S. partners — including South Korea — disadvantage American companies.  Finally, the podcast looks ahead to South Korea's June local elections, widely seen as the first major political test for the Lee administration. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, March 12th, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Episode 519 / Cyrilla MozenterCyrilla Mozenter is known for her gouache-painted, pencil-drawn works on paper and hand stitched industrial wool felt pieces that include the transplantation of cutout letters, letter-derived and pictogram-like shapes. Her solo exhibitions include Problems of Art and Present Participle, 57W57 Arts, NY; See Why and the failed utopian, Lesley Heller Gallery, NY; the failed utopian & Other Stories, FiveMyles, Brooklyn; warm snow, Adam Baumgold Gallery, NY, and the Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY; More saints seen, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT; and Very well saint, The Drawing Center, NY. She has produced two collaborative books with photographer/writer Philip Perkis: ar, AC Books, San Diego, 2023, and the bilingual Octave, anmoc press, Seoul, 2020. A 2020 Guggenheim Fellow, she has also received two fellowships from the NY Foundation for the Arts and two project grants from The Fifth Floor Foundation. She has been in residence at Pianpicollo Selvatico, Dieu Donné Papermill, and Instituto Municipal de Arte e Cultura-Rioarte. Her work is in numerous public collections including the Brooklyn Museum and the Yale University Art Gallery. She taught for many years in the MFA program at Pratt Institute.

NK News Lead Correspondent Shreyas Reddy and Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) Executive Director Hanna Song join this week's episode of the NK News Podcast.  The news roundup begins with the sudden cancellation of the Pyongyang International Marathon, before turning to Seoul's move to adopt a new term for North Korean-born residents in the South, and the Unification Ministry's renewed push for a peace declaration and a broader “peace regime.” In the latter part of the episode, Hanna delves into NKDB's newly released report “The Machinery Behind the Forced Repatriation of North Koreans in China,” and explains why forced repatriation remains one of the most persistent human rights concerns facing North Korean escapees. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys reflect on the importance of 삼일졀 ("Samiljeol" or the March 1st Movement) and what it means to be courageous in the small things—even while a lot of big things are going on.---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

Booker Prize-winning author Howard Jacobson discusses his new novel, Howl.Musician Thea Gilmore talks about her latest project The Echo Line, where she creates music from anonymous messages. Thea also performs the song Silvie live, which is the second track from the project.A book containing 10,000 writers' names entitled Don't Steal This Book is being given out at the London Book Fair as a stand against AI using copyrighted material. Tom talks to bestselling author Philippa Gregory about the book and why her name is included in it. And we delve into the popular world of micro-dramas also known as vertical dramas which are a booming in East Asia. Episodes only last a few minutes and move at a breathtaking pace, all filmed in the portrait, phone-friendly format that gives the genre its name. We speak to UK based director Dan Lowenstein, and the BBC's Seoul correspondent Jake Kwon, to find out if vertical dramas have a future here too. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Lucy Collingwood

Ever camped in bear country in Japan? Brian Sampson has. This is his second update from his mission to cycle every destination in 1000 Places to See Before You Die.In this episode Brian shares stories from cycling through Japan, including encounters with bears and wild boars. He also shares his experiences exploring the Hiroshima Peace Museum.  From Japan Brian crossed into South Korea, where herides the famous Four Rivers trail and shares the buzz of cycling in the huge city of Seoul.Brian is now heading into China. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss what happens next. You can follow his journey on Instagram at @brian.sampson4 and his blog.If Japan or Korea are on your cycling bucket list, you might also love Terri Jockerst's book Biking to Busan, her nine-month solo ride through Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.And if you haven't seen it yet, come ride with me, Claire Wyatt and Marta Ballús in the Pyrenees over on the Seek Travel Ride YouTube channel.   Gear I trust: You've heard me talk about my own bike adventures. Whenever I head out, I'm running Old Man Mountain gear. Their racks are the most reliable work horses out there. Check out the Divide Rack for a bombproof set up that fits almost any bike!

In this episode, Ann sits down with Sangmi Yoo—artist, educator, and Professor of Printmaking at Texas Tech—to discuss how she navigates the "in-between." Her work isn't just about ink on paper; it's about how we build our identities out of architecture, memory, and the ghosts of colonial history. www.sangmiyoo.com IG: @sangmiyooliving Show me the images!!    

Home to more than 9.6 Million people Seoul is the Capital and largest city in South Korea. Blending Ancient Heritage with Modern innovation Seoul offers something for everyone- From Kpop Stans to history buffs, skincare enthusiasts and Foodies. Recently Lindsay had an opportunity to experience Seouls unique charm first hand and is here to share […]

Australia have faced South Korea in one of the AFC Women's Asia Cup's most anticipated fixtures, surrendering the top spot in the group to South Korea, after a 3-all draw. The match delivered a crucial result at the eleventh hour for home side. As fans celebrate the rise in women's football, experts say more work needs to be done in the space.

In this episode I sit down with renowned holistic facialist and dermal therapist April Brodie, fresh from her deep plane facelift in Seoul, to talk about what really sits behind the global obsession with K Beauty. We compare our recent trips to South Korea, from elite multi level clinics with corridors full of devices, to the chaos and delight of Olive Young and the clinical world of Korea Derma and regenerative medicine. April shares the story behind her signature Korean inspired facial, why technique can rival technology, and what she learnt from her own surgical journey. We talk Rejuran and salmon DNA biostimulation, the difference between PDRN in skincare and injectable DOT technology, why “glass skin” is a fantasy, and the categories that Koreans are quietly leading in, from scalp care to intimate care, sun care and beauty tools. There is also a healthy dose of reality about consent, safety, cultural expectations and what Australian women need to consider before chasing Korean level transformation. This is a candid, nuanced and very practical conversation about K Beauty, ageing, and how to edit all that innovation into a routine and treatment path that actually serves your skin. Highlights How a single buccal facial in London turned April from laser heavy protocols to hands on sculpting techniques. The story behind her Korean influenced facial that uses bone therapy principles, Eastern European methods and Korean cleansing rituals. What we both observed inside ultra elite Korean clinics, from the sheer number of devices to the culture of sedation and intensive treatment stacking. The difference between Rejuran’s salmon DNA DOT technology and PDRN in topical skincare, and why that distinction matters. How to shop K Beauty in Olive Young without destroying your barrier or being distracted by trends. The categories where Korea is genuinely ahead, including sunscreens, scalp care, breath care, intimate care and tools. Why “glass skin” is a Western marketing idea, not a Korean standard, and how chasing it can damage both barrier and self esteem. A realistic, edited K Beauty inspired routine for busy women who want results without a ten step ritual. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/6k48mXCHCcYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Taekeun Kim is a Korean American filmmaker and a director/producer. He is currently a graduate student at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in the Peter Stark Producing Program. He is a rising filmmaker who explores narratives that resonate with the Asian American experience. His short films have screened at the Cannes Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival, and have won awards at BIFAN and the Asian American International Film Festival. He is currently nearing completion on a short film titled "I Missed You" that utilizes Virtual Reality as a therapeutic tool. Before attending USC, he worked at Authentic Literary & Talent Management. He also co-founded Souvenir Media, a music video and commercials company based in Brooklyn and Seoul, with work featured on Nowness Asia and Director's Library. Ted is passionate about cultivating new Asian American voices and arthouse cinema. IG: @IMissedYouShortFilm

South Korea's industry minister says the United States is unlikely to slap higher tariffs on Seoul if parliament moves swiftly to implement investment legislation sought by Washington next week as scheduled.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love Blossoms Amid Cherry Blooms and Allergies in Gyeongju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-08-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 벚꽃이 하늘을 수놓은 경주 황리단길.En: beotkkot adorned the sky over Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil.Ko: 봄바람이 살랑이며 꽃잎을 사람들의 어깨 위에 내려놓았습니다.En: A spring breeze gently placed petals on people's shoulders.Ko: 수진은 그 느낌을 그리기 위해 산책 길에 나섰습니다.En: Sujin set out for a walk to capture that feeling.Ko: 그녀의 옆에는 어린 시절 친구, 서울에서 온 현우가 있었습니다.En: Beside her was her childhood friend, Seoul's Hyunwoo.Ko: 현우는 수진에게 특별한 마음을 품고 있었습니다. 오늘, 그 마음을 전하고 싶었습니다.En: Hyunwoo had special feelings for Sujin and wanted to express them today.Ko: 현우는 경주 벚꽃축제에 참여하기 위해 왔습니다.En: Hyunwoo had come to participate in the Gyeongju beotkkot Festival.Ko: 따뜻한 햇살 아래, 그는 수진과 함께 황리단길을 걷고 있었습니다.En: Under the warm sunlight, he was walking with Sujin along Hwangridan-gil.Ko: 꽃잎이 두 사람 사이를 흐르고, 사람들의 웃음과 말소리가 거리 곳곳에 울렸습니다.En: Petals flowed between them, and laughter and voices filled the streets.Ko: 길거리 음식과 전통 놀이가 축제 분위기를 더했습니다.En: Street food and traditional games enhanced the festive atmosphere.Ko: 그러나, 순조롭지 않은 일이 발생했습니다.En: However, something unfortunate happened.Ko: 걷던 중에 현우의 얼굴이 빨갛게 변하기 시작했습니다.En: While walking, Hyunwoo's face started to turn red.Ko: 알레르기 증상이 그를 괴롭히고 있었던 것입니다.En: Allergy symptoms were troubling him.Ko: "현우야, 괜찮아?" 수진이 물었습니다.En: "Hyunwoo, are you okay?" Sujin asked.Ko: 현우는 벚꽃이 이유인 것을 알고 있었습니다. 그러나, 그는 더 머물고 싶었습니다. 수진과 함께 하고 싶었습니다.En: Hyunwoo knew the beotkkot was the cause but wanted to stay longer with Sujin.Ko: 현우는 고개를 끄덕였습니다.En: Hyunwoo nodded.Ko: "괜찮아.En: "I'm okay.Ko: 그냥 조금 가렵네."En: It's just a bit itchy."Ko: 하지만 그의 증상은 점점 심해지고 있었습니다.En: However, his symptoms were worsening.Ko: 재채기가 그치지 않았습니다.En: He couldn't stop sneezing.Ko: 수진은 걱정스러운 얼굴로 그를 바라보며, 약국을 찾았습니다.En: With a worried look, Sujin searched for a pharmacy.Ko: 약을 먹고 안정을 찾자 그제서야 현우는 결정을 내려야 했습니다.En: After taking medicine and finding some relief, Hyunwoo had to make a decision.Ko: 이제 그만 말할까, 아니면 지금 이야기할까?En: Should he speak now or hold off?Ko: 커다란 벚꽃나무 아래, 현우는 잠시 멈추었습니다.En: Under a large cherry blossom tree, Hyunwoo paused for a moment.Ko: "수진아," 그는 용기를 냈습니다.En: "Sujin," he mustered the courage.Ko: "사실, 나 너 좋아해."En: "Actually, I like you."Ko: 재채기가 그 말을 덮었습니다.En: A sneeze interrupted his words.Ko: 수진은 놀랐습니다. 그러나 그녀는 미소를 지었습니다.En: Sujin was surprised but smiled.Ko: "나도 비슷하게 느꼈어.En: "I've felt the same way.Ko: 함께 더 이야기해 보자."En: Let's talk more."Ko: 꽃바람이 두 사람을 감싸며 지나갔습니다.En: The flower breeze enveloped them as they passed by.Ko: 두 사람은 서로의 눈을 바라보며, 웃음으로 대화를 이어갔습니다.En: Looking into each other's eyes, they continued their conversation with laughter.Ko: 현우는 자신감을 얻었습니다. 취약함이 진정한 연결을 만들어낼 수 있다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: Hyunwoo gained confidence, realizing that vulnerability could forge true connections.Ko: 그들의 마음은 이제 봄바람처럼 새롭게 피어났습니다.En: Their hearts, like the spring breeze, bloomed anew. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 수놓은gently: 살랑이며petals: 꽃잎capture: 그리기 위해childhood: 어린 시절special: 특별한feelings: 마음express: 전하고 싶었습니다sunlight: 햇살flowed: 흐르고enhanced: 더했습니다unfortunate: 순조롭지 않은allergy: 알레르기symptoms: 증상sneezing: 재채기가pharmacy: 약국relief: 안정을 찾자courage: 용기를 냈습니다vulnerability: 취약함이forge: 만들어낼 수blossom: 피어났습니다breeze: 바람capture: 그리기participate: 참여하기troubling: 괴롭히고itchy: 가렵네worsening: 심해지고mustered: 용기를 냈습니다interrupted: 덮었습니다realizing: 깨달았습니다

"We don't know when this war is going to end, but already we are seeing a great degree of uncertainty return to travel and tourism in South East Asia." One week after the US and Israel began attacking Iran and Lebanon, what are the short-term outcomes for travel in the region - and what are the risks waiting up ahead? This week, Gary is in Seoul and he asks some of the structural questions the travel industry will be thinking about as a major economic shock looms. Is connective global air travel too centralised? Will Lufthansa's new Frankfurt-KL service stimulate more direct connectivity between European and South East Asian markets? How resilient is Vietnam's tourism sector beneath the bullish forecasts? Is now the right time to transition away from visitor arrivals and tourist spending as the competitive metrics? Will travel conference programmers take geo-strategy and geo-economics more seriously and start discussing them in the same detail as AI and sustainability? Above all, are regional travel economies implementing the risk mitigation strategies they should have been preparing during Covid?

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Embracing the Unexpected: Jisoo's Unplanned Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-07-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄바람이 살랑거리는 3월의 어느 날, 서울의 한복판에 위치한 어반 정글 카페에는 싱그러운 초록색 식물이 가득했다.En: One day in March, when the spring breeze was gently blowing, the Urban Jungle Cafe located in the heart of Seoul was filled with fresh green plants.Ko: 유리창으로 비치는 햇살 아래, 카페는 환하게 빛나고 있었다.En: Under the sunlight streaming through the glass windows, the cafe was brightly lit.Ko: 여기에서 지수는 대학 시절 친구들인 민호와 수민을 만났다.En: Jisoo met her college friends Minho and Sumin there.Ko: 지수는 항상 계획이 철저했다.En: Jisoo always had meticulous plans.Ko: 그녀는 이번에도 연례 모임을 위해 미리 모든 것을 준비했다.En: This time, too, she had prepared everything in advance for their annual gathering.Ko: 오늘은 화이트 데이였다.En: Today was White Day.Ko: 화이트 초콜릿과 선물을 품에 안고 있었다.En: She held white chocolate and gifts in her arms.Ko: 그녀는 친구들과의 시간을 간절히 기다리고 있었지만 마음 한편엔 긴장감이 있었다.En: She was eagerly looking forward to spending time with her friends, but there was a sense of nervousness lingering in her heart.Ko: '오늘 일정이 잘 진행될까?' 지수는 걱정했다.En: 'Will today's schedule go well?' Jisoo worried.Ko: 민호와 수민이 도착했다.En: Minho and Sumin arrived.Ko: 그들은 반갑게 인사를 나누며 웃음으로 테이블에 둘러앉았다.En: They exchanged warm greetings and sat around the table, laughing.Ko: 처음에는 대학 시절의 추억을 이야기했다.En: They started by reminiscing about their college days.Ko: "기억나? 그때 교수님께 몰래 빼빼로 데이 선물 드렸던 거?" 수민이 웃으며 말했다.En: "Remember? The time we secretly gave the professor a Pepero Day gift?" Sumin said with a laugh.Ko: 다들 크게 웃었다.En: Everyone laughed heartily.Ko: 지수도 웃었지만, 머릿속으로는 다음 이야기 주제를 생각하고 있었다.En: Jisoo laughed too, but she was already thinking about the next topic of conversation in her mind.Ko: "오늘 모임 계획을 미리 준비했어," 지수가 말했다.En: "I've prepared today's meeting plan," Jisoo said.Ko: 민호가 웃으며 대답했다. "그냥 편하게 즐기자! 우리 새로운 걸 해보는 건 어때?"En: Minho replied with a smile, "Let's just enjoy ourselves! How about we try something new?"Ko: 수민도 동의했다. "맞아, 근처에 재미있는 축제가 열리고 있어! 가보면 좋겠어."En: Sumin agreed. "Right, there's a fun festival nearby! It'd be great to check it out."Ko: 지수는 머릿속이 복잡했다.En: Jisoo's mind was in turmoil.Ko: 계획에 없던 일이었다.En: This wasn't in her plan.Ko: '이게 괜찮을까?' 그녀는 생각했다.En: 'Will this be okay?' she thought.Ko: 하지만 친구들의 밝은 얼굴을 보니 고민이 사라졌다.En: But seeing her friends' bright faces, her worries vanished.Ko: '두려움을 내려놓고 그저 즐겨보자.'En: 'Let go of the fear and just enjoy.'Ko: 결국 지수는 미소 지으며 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: In the end, Jisoo smiled and took a deep breath.Ko: "좋아, 가보자!"En: "Alright, let's go!"Ko: 셋은 웃으며 카페를 나섰다.En: The three of them left the cafe, laughing.Ko: 축제는 화려했다.En: The festival was spectacular.Ko: 다채로운 풍선과 사람들의 웃음소리로 가득했다.En: It was filled with colorful balloons and the sound of people's laughter.Ko: 지수는 자연스럽게 친구들과 함께 춤추고 웃었다.En: Jisoo naturally danced and laughed with her friends.Ko: 계획에는 없던 일이었지만, 그녀는 오랜만에 마음이 가벼워졌다.En: Even though it wasn't part of her plan, she felt lighter than she had in a long time.Ko: 하루가 저물고 있었다.En: The day was coming to an end.Ko: 지수는 친구들과 함께 집으로 돌아가는 길에 속으로 생각했다. '예상치 못했던 일이 더 반짝이네.'En: On the way home with her friends, Jisoo thought to herself, 'Unexpected things shine brighter.'Ko: 그녀는 오늘의 경험을 통해 깨달았다. 예측 불가능한 순간 속에서 더 큰 기쁨이 있다는 것을.En: Through today's experience, she realized that greater joy can be found in unpredictable moments.Ko: 지수는 앞으로도 또 다른 모험을 즐길 준비가 되어 있었다.En: Jisoo was ready to enjoy another adventure in the future. Vocabulary Words:meticulous: 철저한lingering: 계속 남아 있는reminiscing: 회상하는turmoil: 혼란vanished: 사라졌다spectacular: 화려한unpredictable: 예측 불가능한streaming: 비치는eagerly: 간절히heartily: 크게adventure: 모험brighter: 더 반짝이는inhale: 한숨을 내쉬다gathering: 모임nervousness: 긴장감breeze: 살랑거리는 바람trapped: 고민에 빠진chocolate: 초콜릿unexpected: 예상치 못했던laughing: 웃고 있는inviting: 환하게 빛나는contemplate: 생각하다discuss: 이야기하다excpectations: 기대nervous: 긴장한prepare: 준비하다welcome: 반가운cheerful: 명량한carefree: 편한excitement: 흥분

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Solace: Jiho's Quest for a Meaningful Memento Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-07-08-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 바쁜 거리 속에 숨겨진 작은 오아시스, 어반 정글 카페에는 화초들이 가득했다.En: In the busy streets of Seoul, there was a hidden small oasis, the Urban Jungle Cafe, filled with plants.Ko: 여기서는 따뜻한 봄 햇살과 함께 향긋한 커피 냄새가 퍼지고 있었다.En: Here, the fragrant smell of coffee was spreading along with the warm spring sunlight.Ko: 지호는 잠시 카페에 앉아 쉴 수 있었다.En: Jiho was able to sit and rest in the cafe for a while.Ko: 그는 이제 곧 대학을 졸업한다.En: He was about to graduate from university soon.Ko: 삶의 새로운 장을 준비하며 소중한 기념품 하나를 찾고 싶었다.En: While preparing for a new chapter in life, he wanted to find a meaningful souvenir.Ko: 지호는 언제나 깊이 생각하는 성격이었다.En: Jiho always had a deep-thinking personality.Ko: 세상의 크고 작은 일들이 그에게는 흥미로운 모험이었다.En: The big and small matters of the world were fascinating adventures to him.Ko: 하지만, 지금 그는 결정을 내릴 수가 없었다.En: However, right now, he couldn't make a decision.Ko: 서울의 수많은 상점들 중에서 무엇을 선택해야 할지 몰랐다.En: He didn't know what to choose among the many shops in Seoul.Ko: 마음속 불안을 진정시키기 위해 어반 정글 카페에서 마시는 커피는 그에게 잠시의 평화를 주었다.En: The coffee he drank at the Urban Jungle Cafe provided him a moment of peace to calm the anxiety inside him.Ko: 지호는 함께 온 친구 수진과 민지를 보며 웃었다.En: Jiho looked at his friends Sujin and Minji who came along with him and laughed.Ko: "여기 분위기 너무 좋지 않아?" 수진이 말했다.En: "Isn't the atmosphere here so nice?" Sujin said.Ko: "녹색 식물들이 너무 멋져." 민지도 동의했다.En: "The green plants are amazing." Minji agreed.Ko: 지호는 느긋한 미소를 지으며 대답했다. "맞아, 정말 평화로워."En: Jiho replied with a relaxed smile, "Yes, it's really peaceful."Ko: 카페에서의 휴식이 끝난 후, 지호는 결심했다.En: After the break at the cafe, Jiho made a decision.Ko: 특별한 물건을 찾기 위해 맞춤공예품 가게로 향하기로 했다.En: He decided to head to a custom crafts shop to find something special.Ko: 그곳은 독창적인 물건들로 가득한 작은 가게였다.En: It was a small shop filled with unique items.Ko: 나무로 된 간판과 손수 제작된 상품들이 창가에 놓여 있었다.En: A wooden sign and handcrafted products were displayed by the window.Ko: 가게 안은 아늑했다.En: Inside the shop, it felt cozy.Ko: 그곳에서는 시간 자체가 멈춘 것 같았다.En: It seemed like time itself had stopped there.Ko: 지호는 여러 가지 물건들을 구경하였다. 그리고 나무로 된 표지의 수제 노트를 발견했다.En: Jiho browsed through various items and discovered a handmade notebook with a wooden cover.Ko: 그 표지는 마치 새로운 시작을 의미하는 듯했다.En: The cover seemed to symbolize a new beginning.Ko: 지호의 마음속에서 그동안의 혼란이 사라지는 듯했다.En: It felt as if the chaos inside Jiho's mind was starting to disappear.Ko: 결국 지호는 그 노트를 구매했다.En: In the end, Jiho purchased the notebook.Ko: 수진과 민지는 무엇을 샀는지 궁금해 하며 물었다.En: Curious about what he bought, Sujin and Minji asked.Ko: "감정과 느낌들을 기록할 수 있는 노트야," 지호는 미소 지으며 말했다.En: "It's a notebook where I can record feelings and emotions," Jiho said with a smile.Ko: "새로운 시작을 위한 준비랄까."En: "Think of it as preparation for a new beginning."Ko: 길을 걸으며 지호는 더 이상 무엇을 걱정하지 않았다.En: As he walked along the street, Jiho no longer worried about anything.Ko: 노트는 그의 미래 길잡이가 되어줄 것이었다.En: The notebook was going to be his guide for the future.Ko: 그는 변화의 계절 속에서 새롭게 피어나는 자신을 느끼며, 다음 단계로 용기 있게 나아갈 준비가 되었다.En: Feeling himself bloom anew in the season of change, he was ready to courageously move onto the next stage.Ko: 지호의 마음은 닫혀 있던 문을 열고, 봄 햇살이 가득히 들어오는 것 같았다.En: It was as if Jiho's heart opened the closed doors, allowing the spring sunlight to fully come in. Vocabulary Words:oasis: 오아시스fragrant: 향긋한souvenir: 기념품personality: 성격fascinating: 흥미로운anxiety: 불안atmosphere: 분위기unique: 독창적handcrafted: 손수 제작된symbolize: 의미하다chaos: 혼란bloom: 피어나다courageously: 용기 있게guide: 길잡이adventure: 모험decision: 결정cozy: 아늑한graduate: 졸업preparation: 준비peace: 평화discover: 발견하다emotions: 감정spring sunlight: 봄 햇살wooden: 나무로 된custom: 맞춤rest: 쉬다spread: 퍼지다deep-thinking: 깊이 생각하는prepared: 준비된shop: 상점

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Douglas MacGregor to the show. Douglas is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Decorated Combat Veteran. In this in-depth discussion, MacGregor provides a critical analysis of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. MacGregor argues that the current military strategy against Iran is fundamentally flawed, with no clear purpose or achievable end state. He suggests that the United States and Israel are attempting to destabilize Iran, but this approach is unlikely to succeed. The colonel emphasizes that Iran’s primary goal is simply to survive, while the U.S. would need to completely conquer the nation – an impossible task given Iran’s size and resilience. The conversation delves into the broader economic implications of the conflict, particularly its impact on global oil markets and supply chains. MacGregor predicts significant economic disruption, with oil prices potentially exceeding $100 per barrel and widespread increases in commodity prices. He highlights the critical importance of resource sovereignty, emphasizing the need for nations to control their fuel, food, fertilizer, and defense supply chains. A key theme of the discussion is the potential acceleration of de-dollarization and the emergence of a new global financial system. MacGregor suggests that the United States and Israel are essentially “fighting against the future” by resisting these inevitable economic shifts. He points to the growing influence of BRICS nations and the increasing interest in alternative currency systems, potentially backed by gold or a basket of precious metals. MacGregor concludes with a stark warning about the destructive nature of current geopolitical strategies, arguing that these “pointless wars” are counterproductive and potentially catastrophic. He calls for more measured, strategic approaches to international relations and economic development, emphasizing the need for stability, long-term planning, and cooperation between governments and private sectors. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – Middle East Assessment 00:01:32 – Strategic Goals Discussion 00:02:55 – Oil Dependency Impacts 00:04:52 – Global Economic Shutdown 00:07:28 – Logistics and Escalation 00:09:01 – Lack of Planning 00:11:32 – Israel’s Internal Problems 00:13:00 – Oil Markets Analysis 00:16:16 – Conflict Motivations Explored 00:20:05 – Emerging Alliances Support 00:26:27 – Reshoring Supply Chains 00:39:12 – Gold Currency Future 00:42:04 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://douglasmacgregor.com X: https://x.com/DougAMacgregor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmacgregorTV Articles: https://breakingdefense.com/author/doug-macgregor/ Substack: https://substack.com/@coloneldoug Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, an author of five books, a PhD, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. Macgregor was commissioned in the Regular Army in 1976 after 1 year at VMI and 4 years at West Point. In 2004, Macgregor retired with the rank of Colonel. In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia. Macgregor is widely known inside the U.S., Europe, Israel, Russia, China and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army's largest tank battle since World War II, and for his ground breaking books on military transformation: Breaking the Phalanx (Praeger, 1997) and Transformation under Fire (Praeger, 2003). Macgregor's recommendations for change in Force Design and “integrated all arms-all effects” operations have profoundly influenced force development in Israel, Russia and China. In 2010, Macgregor traveled to Seoul, Korea to advise the ROK Ministry of Defense on force design. In 2019, Transformation under Fire was selected by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, Chief of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), as the intellectual basis for IDF transformation. His fifth book, Margin of Victory: Five Battles that Changed the Face of Modern War from Naval Institute Press is available in Chinese, as well as, English and will soon appear in Hebrew. In 28 years of service Macgregor taught in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point, commanded the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, and served as the Director of the Joint Operations Center at SHAPE during the 1999 Kosovo Air Campaign for which he was awarded the Defense Superior Service medal. In January 2002, at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's insistence the USCENTCOM Commander listened to Colonel Macgregor's concept for the offensive to seize Baghdad. The plan was largely adopted, but assumed no occupation of Iraq by U.S. Forces. Macgregor has also testified as an expert witness before the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and appeared as a defense analyst on Fox News, CNN, BBC, Sky News and public radio. He is fluent in German.

In February 1951, while Australia slept, soldiers from 3RAR were crawling through knee-deep snow on frozen Korean ridgelines — fighting a war their own country barely noticed and has largely forgotten since.In this episode, Mat McLachlan tells the story of Operation Killer — the brutal UN counter-offensive that turned the tide of the Korean War. Through the voices of the men who were there, we follow 3RAR from the catastrophic Chinese intervention that sent 300,000 enemy soldiers smashing into UN lines, through the longest retreat in American military history, to the desperate hill-by-hill fightback that began on the frozen slopes above Chipyong-ni.From the corporal and two soldiers who stood up and charged fortified Chinese bunkers on the summit of Hill 614, to the stretcher bearers who carried their wounded mates down snow-covered mountains with no helicopter evacuation and no mechanical assistance, from Private Snow Dicker burying himself in rice straw to survive minus twenty-five degree nights to the sniper who called a Chinese bunker "Flinders Street Station," these are stories of endurance, mateship and raw courage in conditions that would break most people.How did a battalion that had retreated 320 kilometres in nine days rebuild itself into one of the finest fighting units in Korea? What did the battles at Hill 614, Hill 587 and Maehwa-san teach the men who would hold the line at Kapyong — the action that saved Seoul and earned 3RAR a United States Presidential Unit Citation? Mat traces the chain of battles that transformed a demoralised, frozen, under-strength battalion into a force the Chinese couldn't break.A powerful tribute to the Australians who fought in the Forgotten War — and a reminder that the men who held Kapyong in April first proved themselves on the frozen ridgelines of February and March, one hill at a time. Day after day. Without relief."Their courage, determination and loyalty were inspirations to me. I was never to meet their equal for the rest of my life." — Lieutenant Maurie Pears, 3RAREpisode Length: 27 minutesFeatures: First-person accounts from 3RAR veterans including Lieutenant Maurie Pears, Major Ben O'Dowd, Private Ian Robertson, and Captain Don Beard; the story of General Ridgway's transformation of the Eighth Army; and the chain of battles from Hill 614 to Kapyong that Australia has largely forgotten.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin Mat and his team on an exclusive series of river cruises to the battlefields of Waterloo, WWI, WW2 and Vietnam: https://battlefields.com.au/history-cruises-2027/Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MatMcLachlanHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  Where in the world am I? In San Diego today.   Hi there. I'm Dr. Mary Travelbest, coming to you from a recent trip to South Korea, now sharing my best travel ideas. I'm about to launch on a 90-day trip around the world.   Listener Story Spotlight   A friend and a listener named Lois recently went to Hawaii. She told me about how she spent a lot of time getting travel insurance for herself and her partner. She had to pay more than she expected as her partner was having a birthday between the day she bought the service and the day of the trip. But she said it was well worth it for her peace of mind.   Quick fire FAQ: The FAQ for today is: Where to find the best travel insurance for a long trip abroad.   1. Start with a neutral comparison engine and you can see this in the shownotes. Why use it first? Where to click Smart filters to enable Lets you price 30-day single-trip plans from dozens of underwriters side-by-side, then click through to the policy certificate in one step. Squaremouth (toggle "Comprehensive" or "Medical-only" to see apples-to-apples pricing). Squaremouth Travel Insurance Medical ≥ $100k, Evac ≥ $250k, "Cancel for Any Reason" if you want maximum flexibility. Gives you consumer-written claim reviews plus AM Best financial ratings right in the results grid. InsureMyTrip (same data feed as Squaremouth but different sort logic). Add "Pre-existing condition waiver" if relevant; check "Adventure sports" if you'll hike or dive. Pulls quotes from some insurers that don't feed aggregators (e.g., Allianz's higher-tier plans) and lists A.M. Best scores. TravelInsurance.com Use the "24/7 assistance" toggle; you'll see which plans outsource help lines. Skeptical check: All three make a commission; none of them has every carrier. Run your trip through at least two engines and see if the so-called "cheapest" plan really is. 2. Cross-reference with an independent ranking list ●      U.S. News "Best Travel Insurance Companies 2025" ranks plans by coverage and claim-paying history—not advertising spend. It's a fast way to see which names (Travelex, Allianz, Tin Leg, etc.) consistently show up in the top tier. U.S. News 3. See what other solo women say ●      SoloTravelerWorld.com keeps an updated "Best Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers" guide that spells out what to look for if you're traveling alone—single-supplement benefits, harassment coverage, and 24-hour crisis lines. Solo Traveler ●      AbsolutelyLucy.com lays out five red flags that matter disproportionately to women (e.g., personal-assault medical limits, emergency contraception exclusions). Absolutely Lucy Read these before you fall for glossy Instagram ads that treat "female-friendly" as a slogan. 4. Kick the tires on the insurer's own site If a plan looks good in a marketplace, open the policy certificate directly on the carrier's website (World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz, IMG, etc.). World Nomads publishes unfiltered claim reviews—useful for sniffing out chronic payout delays. World Nomads 5. Verify what your government will—or won't—do The U.S. State Department's Insurance Coverage Overseas page makes it crystal-clear that Uncle Sam does not pay your hospital bill or med-evac. It also links to the embassy medical resources for every country, which tells you how far the nearest trauma center is from your trekking trail. Travel.gov 6. Double-check your credit-card benefits Cards in your wallet may cover trip delay, baggage loss, or secondary car rental insurance. The Points Guy keeps a running tally of cards whose built-in coverage is worth something—and where the gaps are (e.g., no medical evacuation). How to use these resources efficiently Quote your exact dates (don't round your trip to a calendar month; excess days add cost). Filter for medical & evac first; those are the two benefits that can bankrupt you. Ignore marketing buzzwords like "explorer" or "adventure" until you've opened the PDF certificate and searched for the activity you actually plan to do. Run your final-four shortlist past recent claim reviews (Squaremouth, Trustpilot, Reddit r/solotravel) to see if the carrier ghosted people during COVID or the Israel–Gaza cancellations. Purchase directly from the insurer once you've chosen—that avoids aggregator change-fees if you need to modify dates. Stay curious, question every "Top 10" list's methodology, and you'll land the coverage that fits your risk profile—nothing more, nothing less.     60 second confidence challenge   3 things: neighborhood selection, daylight itineraries, scam avoidance Select walkable neighborhoods with public transportation nearby if you don't drive. Read reviews on the AirBNB website before you select. When booking a flight or train, be sure it arrives at a daylight time, which can differ in winter months. If it comes after dark, it will be more of a challenge for you. To avoid scams, be cautious when choosing passwords, logging out of websites, and making online purchases. These are very typical scams. If you are suspicious, you may be right to avoid that vendor and choose another. Don't look like a target, either.     If you like today's Confidence Challenge, Chapter 1 of my book dives deeper—link in description."   See Book A for addressing all of these items. Find it on the website: 5 steps to solo travel.com or on Amazon. It's a series.   Destination Deep‑Dive Today's destination is:       South Korea   I visited South Korea last year and am going back this month.  I landed at Seoul's Inchon Airport. My Korean pronunciation is not good, so please bear with me as I describe my trip. I was excited to see the city through my friend Chris's eyes. We were whisked away to a hotpot dinner, then taken to the French neighborhood in Seoul, where we rested overnight. The next morning, we drove south to visit a town about 2 hours away and stayed in Wolbong-ro (Road), in Seobuk-gu, near SeongJeong.   South Korea is about the same size as the US state of Virginia, or compared to the size of the country of Hungary. If you look at the size of the entire peninsula, you would say it's the same size as Minnesota or the country of Great Britain.   I was only there for four days, but during this time, I was able to see a lot of Seoul and explore some places to share with you.   For example, the Seoul Noryangin Fisheries Wholesale Market is five stories tall and open to the public. It's worth seeing if you like seafood, and you can roam the aisles looking for your favorite fish delicacies.   I visited the Vovo Bidet company and met with the director and some of his team. Have you seen the #1 Bidet firm in Korea? They have retail and wholesale offices in the Los Angeles area as well. I liked the tour of the offices here in Seoul. They even have a Bidet to go. Think about that for a minute. That was in Daebang-dong or Seocho4-dong.   I visited retail stores such as Zara, one of my favorite fashion stores. I had Chinese, Japanese, and Fusion foods. I took subways, buses, taxis, and Ubers, plus trains. I went to Gwannghumun Square, the purple Station #9.   I went to the shopping mall called The Hyundai, and found stores like Zanmang Loopy, the Hyundai Present, and a great coffee and tea shop.   I learned about Hanguel, the Korean alphabet, and saw the statue of Sejong the Great. There was also another statue of Admiral YiSun Sin. The Bukchon Honok Village is a quiet residential area. Jogyasa Temple is where you will see Buddhism. Hongdae is the neighborhood for independent artists.   Yonsei University was a place I wanted to visit next time, as I was in the neighborhood and liked it a lot. Gangnam style, well, maybe next time. I tried new foods, such as mung bean pancakes and hotteok dessert. We had a wonderful dinner at Sushi-ya Shabu-ya, about an hour from Seoul, near Korea Nazarene University in Cheonan-si-Buldang1-dong.   Recommended: Relax in a tea house.     Smart Move and Slip-up pairings We arrived in     In Korea, we were unable to enter the building because we had insufficient funds on our transit cards. Instead, we had to see the office at the kiosk and pay for the train. It was not much, but it did take a few minutes. We arrived well ahead of the recommended 3 hours, so that was not an issue.     60-second confidence challenge   Do you or don't you tip? Not in South Korea. But it's always smart to ask. Be confident when you know the expectations.   Resources Roundup   If you are looking for more solo female travel resources, you can find several tips and ways to navigate the pitfalls, such as paying the difference on the transit card when traveling long distances or knowing when to tip.   Take away mantra and goodbye.   When you get lost, don't get upset. Get found. You will be better off if you cool your brain down instead of heating it incorrectly. Chill, and you'll be found sooner. Dr. Travelbest's tip #760.   Thanks for listening.

On this week's episode, the team unpacks how the sudden escalation in the Middle East is reverberating in Seoul. They break down the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran and the ensuing missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, then turn to the immediate questions for South Korea: energy security, shipping risk and market volatility tied to the Strait of Hormuz.  They also discuss President Lee Jae Myung's emergency response, including a 100 trillion won market-stabilization package, possible steps to curb fuel-price gouging and efforts to shore up oil and gas supplies, while weighing how long South Korea's reserves might last if disruption drags on. The episode then shifts to key developments at home: the government's long-delayed decision to allow Google to export high-definition map data under conditions shaped by security concerns and U.S. trade pressure, and renewed friction in the alliance after a contentious U.S. aerial drill near sensitive airspace and conflicting accounts over whether an apology was issued.  About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unveiling Seoul's Secret Library Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-06-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 바람은 살랑살랑 불고, 그 바람은 서울 도서관 창문 사이로 들어왔다.En: The wind in Seoul blew gently, and it breezed through the windows of the Seoul library.Ko: 상민과 지현은 도서관 문 앞에서 발걸음을 멈추었다.En: Sangmin and Jihyun stopped at the entrance of the library.Ko: 상민은 무거운 가방을 어깨에 메고, 깊은 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Sangmin carried a heavy bag on his shoulder and exhaled a deep sigh.Ko: "여기 조용한 곳 찾기 참 힘드네..." 상민이 중얼거렸다.En: "It's really hard to find a quiet place here..." Sangmin muttered.Ko: "그래도 이 도서관, 한 번은 와보고 싶었어," 지현이 상냥하게 말했다. "우리 비밀 장소가 있다고 들었잖아?"En: "Still, I've always wanted to check out this library," Jihyun said kindly. "I heard there's a secret spot here?"Ko: 상민과 지현은 학교 시험을 준비해야 했다.En: Sangmin and Jihyun had to prepare for their school exams.Ko: 도서관 안은 북적거렸고, 조용한 곳이 없었다.En: Inside the library, it was crowded, and there was no quiet place.Ko: 그러다 상민의 눈이 빛났다.En: Then Sangmin's eyes lit up.Ko: "지하실에 비밀 벙커가 있다는 소문이 있었지?"En: "Wasn't there a rumor about a secret bunker in the basement?"Ko: 지현은 머뭇거렸다. "귀신 이야기는 들었어. 좀 무섭지만..."En: Jihyun hesitated. "I've heard ghost stories. I'm a bit scared, but..."Ko: 상민은 결심이 섰다. "그래도 시도해 봐야 해. 여긴 너무 시끄러워."En: Sangmin made up his mind. "We still have to try. It's too noisy here."Ko: 둘은 도서관 직원에게 물어보지 않고, 비밀 벙커를 찾기로 했다.En: Without asking the library staff, they decided to look for the secret bunker.Ko: 계단을 내려가자, 무거운 나무문이 그들 앞에 있었다.En: As they went down the stairs, a heavy wooden door stood before them.Ko: 문은 삐걱거리며 열렸다.En: The door creaked open.Ko: 그 안은 어둡고 먼지가 쌓인 오래된 책들로 가득했다.En: Inside, it was dark and filled with dusty old books.Ko: 퀴퀴한 냄새가 났다.En: A musty smell lingered.Ko: "무섭다..." 지현은 조심스럽게 속삭였다.En: "I'm scared..." Jihyun whispered cautiously.Ko: "괜찮아, 여긴 귀신 없을 거야," 상민이 말했다.En: "It's okay, there won't be any ghosts here," Sangmin reassured.Ko: 그들은 테이블에 앉았다.En: They sat down at a table.Ko: 날카로운 바람 소리가 현관에서 들려왔지만, 금방 조용해졌다.En: A sharp wind sound came from the entrance, but it soon became quiet.Ko: 벙커는 오히려 따뜻하고 안락했다.En: The bunker was surprisingly warm and cozy.Ko: 작은 창문을 통해 봄 햇살이 비치며 바닥에 무늬를 그렸다.En: Spring sunlight streamed through a small window, creating patterns on the floor.Ko: 상민은 수학 책을 펼치고 집중하기 시작했다.En: Sangmin opened a math book and started to focus.Ko: 그는 "이게 바로 필요했던 평화야," 라고 속으로 생각했다.En: He thought to himself, "This is just the peace I needed."Ko: 지현은 그의 모습을 보며 조용히 자신의 책을 꺼냈다.En: Jihyun, watching him, quietly took out her own book.Ko: 시간이 지날수록, 두 사람은 벙커를 돌아다니며 옛날 자료들을 발견했다.En: As time passed, the two of them wandered around the bunker, discovering old materials.Ko: 그 자료들은 오래된 수학 기법을 소개하고 있었다.En: These materials introduced ancient mathematical techniques.Ko: 상민은 자상한 목소리로 "이렇게 보는 거야," 지현이 기뻐하며 새로 알게 된 것을 따라 했다.En: In a gentle voice, Sangmin said, "This is how you see it," and Jihyun happily followed the new insights.Ko: 갑자기 두 사람은 빙긋이 미소를 지었다.En: Suddenly, they both burst into a smile.Ko: "벙커 덕분에 이 어려운 문제들이 쉽게 느껴져," 상민이 말하며, 자신감을 찾았다.En: "Thanks to the bunker, these difficult problems seem easy," Sangmin said, finding his confidence.Ko: 벙커에서 떠날 시간이 되자, 두 사람은 홀가분한 마음으로 올라갔다.En: When it was time to leave the bunker, they went upstairs with a light heart.Ko: 그들은 도서관 문을 나서며 서로를 바라보고 웃었다.En: As they stepped out of the library, they looked at each other and laughed.Ko: "우리 이번 시험 잘 볼 수 있을 거야," 지현이 상민에게 말했다.En: "We'll do well on this exam," Jihyun said to Sangmin.Ko: "응, 네 덕분에," 상민은 고마운 마음을 전했다.En: "Yes, thanks to you," Sangmin expressed his gratitude.Ko: 둘은 벙커에서의 경험으로 더 가까워지고 자신감을 얻었다.En: Through their experience in the bunker, they became closer and gained confidence.Ko: 그들은 자신들의 길을 확신하며 다시 바람이 부는 거리를 걸어갔다.En: Assured of their path, they walked again through the windy streets. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 살랑살랑exhaled: 내쉬었다muttered: 중얼거렸다kindly: 상냥하게rumor: 소문bunker: 벙커hesitated: 머뭇거렸다reassured: 말했다creaked: 삐걱거리며whispered: 속삭였다musty: 퀴퀴한cozy: 안락했다lingered: 났다pattern: 무늬focus: 집중wandered: 돌아다니며ancient: 오래된techniques: 기법insights: 알게 된 것을burst: 빙긋이confidence: 자신감assured: 확신emerged: 나서며exam: 시험entrance: 현관glanced: 바라보고gratitude: 고마운 마음discovering: 발견했다materials: 자료introduction: 소개하고 있었다

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Bridging Worlds: Tradition Meets Innovation in Bukchon Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-05-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 북촌 한옥마을은 겨울 끝자락의 차분한 모습이었다.En: The Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul had a calm appearance at the tail end of winter.Ko: 날씨는 쌀쌀했지만, 전통 한옥 사이로 흘러나오는 따뜻한 차향이 방문자들을 끌어당겼다.En: Although the weather was chilly, the warm scent of tea wafting through the traditional hanok drew visitors in.Ko: 서진은 대학 수업이 끝난 후 북촌으로 향했다.En: Seojin headed to Bukchon after her university classes were over.Ko: 그녀는 한국 전통 문화에 깊은 관심을 가지고 있었고, 논문을 준비하기 위해 진짜 경험이 필요했다.En: She had a deep interest in traditional Korean culture and needed a genuine experience to prepare her thesis.Ko: 오늘은 운이 좋게도 차례로 참석할 수 있었다.En: Fortunately, she had the chance to participate in a tea ceremony today.Ko: 다른 쪽에서는 민준이 테이블에 세팅된 자기 작품을 유심히 바라보았다.En: On the other side, Minjun was intently gazing at his ceramic works set up on the table.Ko: 그는 가족의 도자기 유산을 지켜내야 한다는 중압감과 현대적인 아이디어를 찾고 싶은 마음 사이에서 갈등하고 있었다.En: He was conflicted between the pressure to preserve his family's ceramic heritage and his desire to find modern ideas.Ko: 이곳에서 새로운 영감을 얻을 수 있기를 그는 바랐다.En: He hoped to gain new inspiration from this place.Ko: 조용한 차례가 시작되었다.En: The quiet tea ceremony began.Ko: 차 달임은 섬세하고 평화로웠다.En: The brewing of tea was delicate and peaceful.Ko: 서진은 차주에게 문화에 대해 몇 가지 질문을 던지기도 하고, 자신의 생각도 공유하며 적극적으로 대화에 참여했다.En: Seojin actively engaged in the conversation by asking the tea master some questions about the culture and sharing her own thoughts.Ko: 그녀는 전통을 배우면서도, 어떻게 현대 사회와 연결할 수 있을지를 고민했다.En: While learning about tradition, she pondered how it could connect with modern society.Ko: 그때, 민준은 깊은 고민 끝에 자신의 현대적인 도자기 작품을 테이블 중앙에 놓았다.En: At that moment, Minjun carefully placed his contemporary ceramic piece in the center of the table after much contemplation.Ko: 참여자들 사이에서 갑작스러운 정적이 흘렀다.En: A sudden silence passed among the participants.Ko: 이어 전통과 혁신에 대한 열띤 토론이 시작되었다.En: Then, a heated debate about tradition and innovation commenced.Ko: 어떤 이들은 전통의 보존을 주장했고, 다른 이들은 혁신을 맞이할 준비가 되어 있었다.En: Some advocated for the preservation of tradition, while others were ready to embrace innovation.Ko: 서진은 조심스럽게 중재를 시작했다.En: Seojin cautiously began to mediate.Ko: "전통과 혁신은 함께할 수 있어요.En: "Tradition and innovation can coexist.Ko: 두 가지 다 우리의 문화니까요.En: Both are part of our culture," she said.Ko: " 그녀의 말에 참여자들은 생각에 잠겼다.En: Her words made the participants ponder.Ko: 그녀의 의견은 새로운 시각을 제공했고, 사람들은 고개를 끄덕이기 시작했다.En: Her opinion provided a new perspective, and people began to nod in agreement.Ko: 민준은 처음에는 긴장했지만, 이제는 마음이 편안해졌다.En: Initially, Minjun was nervous, but he now felt at ease.Ko: 그는 자신의 작품이 인정받았다는 사실에 안도했다.En: He was relieved that his work was recognized.Ko: 이제 그는 전통 기법과 현대적 요소를 조화롭게 섞을 새로운 방향을 찾은 것 같았다.En: Now, it seemed he had found a new direction to harmoniously blend traditional techniques with modern elements.Ko: 차례가 끝날 무렵, 서진은 얻은 것들이 크다고 느꼈다.En: By the end of the tea ceremony, Seojin felt that she had gained much.Ko: 그녀는 자신감을 얻었고, 민준은 새로운 예술적 길을 발견했다.En: She had gained confidence, and Minjun had discovered a new artistic path.Ko: 북촌의 한옥들은 변함없이 그 자리에 있었고, 그곳에서의 만남은 두 사람에게 잊지 못할 경험이 되었다.En: The hanoks in Bukchon remained unchanged, and the encounter there became an unforgettable experience for both of them. Vocabulary Words:calm: 차분한chilly: 쌀쌀한wafting: 흘러나오는genuine: 진짜ceramic: 도자기heritage: 유산inspiration: 영감brewing: 달임delicate: 섬세한contemplation: 고민commence: 시작하다advocated: 주장하다mediate: 중재하다perspective: 시각nervous: 긴장한relieved: 안도된harmoniously: 조화롭게blend: 섞다scent: 향ceremony: 차례intently: 유심히conflicted: 갈등하는pondered: 고민하다engaged: 참여하다contemporary: 현대적인sudden: 갑작스러운coexist: 함께하다unforgettable: 잊지 못할encounter: 만남unchanged: 변함없이

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This week, Jun and Daniel catch up on a whirlwind of events, starting with a frightening story about a fire at Jun's parents' house in Daegu that led to an unexpected fridge-clearing catharsis. Daniel shares observations from his recent trips to a Korean dentist, as well as a recent conversation with his kindergarten that perfectly illustrates the indirectness of the Korean language discussed last week. The hosts also debate the cultural mechanics of eating rice: why do some Korean poke places not give out chopsticks by default, and what is the primary utensil used to eat rice in Korea?If you're interested in the recent online turf war between Korean netizens (“Knetz”) and Southeast Asian K-pop fans (“SEAblings”) over concert etiquette, why Korean national pride during the Winter Olympics seems to be waning, or why Bad Bunny's culturally charged Super Bowl Halftime show might have ruffled some feathers, this episode is for you. We also discuss Korea's first single malt whiskey (Ki One), debate whether vinyl records are genuinely making a comeback or just a leftover "mid-century modern" prop, and reflect on a touching listener email regarding racial blindness and microaggressions.As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

Lee Lambert is the Chancellor at Foothill-De Anza Community College District and a visionary leader who has served as a senior-level community college executive for more than two decades. Prior to Foothill-De Anza, Lambert served as chancellor of Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, where he led a transformation of the college into Centers of Excellence in applied technology, health care, hospitality, information technology and cybersecurity, public safety, and the arts. Lambert is a dynamic advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, student success, and community engagement. He also believes and invests in employee professional development and growth to better serve students and the community. Among Lambert's many achievements and recognitions, he was the recipient of the Humanitarian Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) awarded him with the Marie Y. Martin CEO of the Year Award, and the National Guard and Reserves of the U.S. named him a Patriotic Employer. Earlier this year, Lee was named Tucson Man of the Year. He currently serves on several committees and boards, including the Advisory Committee of Presidents for ACCT and the National Association of Workforce Boards' executive committee. He previously served on the American Association of Community Colleges board. In addition to his published writings, Lee is an international and nationally recognized speaker on the future of work and learning. Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea, grew up on three continents, and served in the U.S Army. He received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and a Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Mystery Package Sparks Startup's Unexpected Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-03-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 창업 인큐베이터는 오늘도 활기차다.En: The startup incubator in Seoul is bustling with activity even today.Ko: 여기저기서 새로운 아이디어들이 튀어나오고, 혁신적인 기술들이 공간을 꽉 채운다.En: New ideas pop up here and there, and the space is filled with innovative technologies.Ko: Jiyoon은 이곳에서 열심히 일하며 자신의 스타트업을 성장시키고 있다.En: Jiyoon is working hard here, growing her startup.Ko: 그녀는 항상 무언가를 해결하려는 열정이 넘친다.En: She is always brimming with the passion to solve something.Ko: 하지만 실패에 대한 두려움도 항상 그녀의 마음 한 구석에 자리잡고 있다.En: However, the fear of failure also constantly lingers in a corner of her mind.Ko: 늦겨울의 바람이 불기 시작한 어느 날, 인큐베이터의 한가운데에 정체불명의 패키지가 나타났다.En: One day, as the late winter wind began to blow, a mysterious package appeared in the middle of the incubator.Ko: 그 패키지는 아무런 표시 없이 그곳에 있었다.En: The package was there without any markings.Ko: 팀원인 Minho와 Soojin도 패키지를 보고 당황했다.En: Her team members, Minho and Soojin, were also baffled by the package.Ko: 다들 긴장한 기색이었다.En: Everyone seemed tense.Ko: "이거 어디서 온 걸까요?" Minho가 불안한 표정으로 물었다.En: "Where do you think this came from?" Minho asked with a worried expression.Ko: Jiyoon은 마음속 깊숙히 불안함을 느끼면서도 호기심이 발동했다.En: Jiyoon felt a deep sense of unease but was also curious.Ko: "이거 조사해봐야겠어요," Jiyoon이 말했다.En: "We need to investigate this," she said.Ko: Soojin은 조심스럽게 고개를 저었다.En: Soojin cautiously shook her head.Ko: "Jiyoon, 시간 낭비일 수도 있어요.En: "Jiyoon, it might be a waste of time.Ko: 누군가 실수로 잘못 둔 걸 수도 있잖아요."En: It could just be something someone accidentally left behind."Ko: 그러나 Jiyoon은 포기할 수 없었다.En: But Jiyoon couldn't give up.Ko: 그녀는 분위기를 파악하고 이 의문의 패키지가 혹시라도 경쟁사의 방해가 아닐까 하는 걱정이 들었다.En: She sensed the atmosphere and worried that this mysterious package might be interference from a competitor.Ko: 그래서 그녀는 혼자서라도 조사하기로 결심했다.En: So she decided to investigate it on her own if she had to.Ko: Jiyoon은 시간을 쪼개가며 패키지의 출처를 추적하기 시작했다.En: Jiyoon began tracking the origin of the package in her spare moments.Ko: 드디어 그녀는 패키지를 열게 되었다.En: Finally, she opened the package.Ko: 안에는 이상하게 생긴 물체가 들어있었다.En: Inside was a strangely designed object unlike any technology she had seen before.Ko: 고민 끝에 Jiyoon은 이 물체가 이 사무실의 이전 주인을 위한 프로토타입이라는 것을 알아냈다.En: After much consideration, Jiyoon realized that this object was a prototype intended for the office's previous owner.Ko: 더 놀라운 것은 이 물체가 매우 유명한 회사의 프로토타입이라는 사실이었다.En: More surprisingly, the object was a prototype from a very famous company.Ko: 이번 기회를 통해 Jiyoon은 그 회사와 연락이 닿을 수 있었다.En: Through this opportunity, Jiyoon was able to connect with that company.Ko: 덕분에 그녀의 스타트업은 새로운 네트워킹 기회를 얻었다.En: Thanks to this, her startup gained new networking opportunities.Ko: Jiyoon은 비로소 예기치 못한 상황에서도 자신감을 갖을 수 있게 되었다.En: Jiyoon was finally able to gain confidence even in unexpected situations.Ko: 앞으로의 불확실성도 기회로서 받아들일 수 있는 용기를 얻게 되었다.En: She found the courage to accept future uncertainties as opportunities.Ko: 인큐베이터는 다시 활기를 되찾았다.En: The incubator regained its lively atmosphere.Ko: Jiyoon은 새로운 결심으로 하루를 시작했다.En: Jiyoon began her day with newfound determination.Ko: 언제나처럼, 이 공간은 그녀에게 또 다른 모험을 암시하고 있었다.En: As always, this space hinted at yet another adventure for her. Vocabulary Words:incubator: 인큐베이터bustling: 활기차다innovative: 혁신적인brimming: 넘친다lingers: 자리잡고 있다mysterious: 정체불명의baffled: 당황했다unease: 불안함cautiously: 조심스럽게interference: 방해spare moments: 시간을 쪼개가며origin: 출처prototype: 프로토타입consideration: 고민networking: 네트워킹lively: 활기를 되찾았다determination: 결심unanticipated: 예기치 못한courage: 용기lonely: 외로운gesture: 제스처anxious: 불안을 느끼다insight: 통찰력analysis: 분석department: 부서strategy: 전략venture: 모험을 하다subtle: 미묘한discovery: 발견horizon: 지평선

진행자: 홍유, Chelsea ProctorBTS' big comeback show puts some wedding plans on edge기사요약: 3월 광화문광장에서 열릴 BTS 무료 컴백 공연에 최대 26만 명이 몰릴 것으로 예상되면서, 당일 인근에서 결혼식을 앞둔 예비부부들의 볼멘소리가 커지고 있다.[1] Fans around the world are counting down to March 21, when K-pop supergroup BTS is set to take over Gwanghwamun Square for its long-awaited comeback show.For some couples planning to marry in central Seoul that same day, however, the global event is a source of anxiety. With little over a month left, some said they even considered significant changes to their wedding plans, including moving the date or venue.anxiety: 불안, 걱정, 근심significant: 중대한, 상당한, 중요한[2] Song, who is scheduled to hold her ceremony at a wedding hall near Seodaemun Station — just one subway stop from Gwanghwamun Square — said Wednesday that she recently considered doing exactly that.“Traffic around Gwanghwamun is always chaotic on weekends due to rallies. I already felt bad about that. And now there's a BTS concert? I honestly don't know why this has to happen on my wedding day,” she told The Korea Herald.chaotic: 혼란스러운, 무질서한due to: ~ 때문에, ~로 인하여[3] Since wedding venues are typically booked six months to a year in advance, news of the concert, first reported in mid-January, has left couples like Song caught off guard.typically: 일반적으로, 보통catch (someone) off guard: ~의 허를 찌르다. (기대하지 않았던 일로) 깜짝 놀라게 하다[4] Some anxious couples are even discussing the possibility of seeking compensation for disruptions they say the BTS concert could cause, arguing that the scale of the event goes beyond what consumers could reasonably foresee or prepare for.compensation: 보상, 배상disruption: 방해, 차질, 혼란을 초래하는 상황기사원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10677822

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms of Creativity: A Collaborated Artistic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-03-01-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 봄은 언제나 특별하다.En: Spring in Seoul is always special.Ko: 특히 남산공원에 피어난 벚꽃은 정말 아름답다.En: In particular, the cherry blossoms blooming in Namsan Park are truly beautiful.Ko: 봄 햇살 아래 벚꽃이 흩날리며 사람들은 삼일절을 즐기고 있었다.En: Under the spring sunshine, as cherry blossoms fluttered around, people were enjoying Sam-il Jeol, or March 1st Movement Day.Ko: 이곳은 환상적이다.En: This place is fantastic.Ko: 진은 조용한 성격의 사진작가였다.En: Jin was a photographer with a quiet personality.Ko: 그는 새로운 사진 시리즈에 영감을 찾고 있었다.En: He was looking for inspiration for a new photo series.Ko: 남산공원의 벚꽃 축제는 그에게 완벽한 피사체가 될 거라고 생각했다.En: He thought the cherry blossom festival at Namsan Park would make perfect subjects.Ko: 그러나 사람들 사이에서 진정으로 그의 마음을 울리는 장면을 찾기란 쉽지 않았다.En: However, it wasn't easy to find a scene among the people that truly moved his heart.Ko: 수빈은 활발한 성격의 예술가였다.En: Subin was an artist with a lively personality.Ko: 남산공원을 찾아 마음의 평화를 찾고자 했다.En: She visited Namsan Park to find peace of mind.Ko: 그녀는 다가오는 전시회를 위해 새로운 예술적 목적을 찾고 있었다.En: She was searching for a new artistic purpose for her upcoming exhibition.Ko: 하지만 창의적 막힘과 외부의 압박감이 그녀를 괴롭혔다.En: However, creative block and external pressure troubled her.Ko: 그날, 진은 카메라를 잠시 내려놓고 공원의 분위기를 느끼기로 했다.En: That day, Jin decided to put down his camera for a moment and feel the atmosphere of the park.Ko: 그때 그는 벚꽃 나무 아래에서 스케치를 그리고 있는 수빈을 발견했다.En: It was then that he discovered Subin sketching under a cherry blossom tree.Ko: 그녀의 집중하는 모습은 진정 감동적이었다.En: Her focused demeanor was truly moving.Ko: 진은 수빈에게 다가가 자신을 소개했다.En: Jin approached Subin and introduced himself.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저는 진입니다. 사진 작가예요. 당신의 그림이 정말 특별해 보여요. 함께 작업할 수 있을까요?"En: "Hello, I'm Jin, a photographer. Your drawing looks really special. Could we work together?"Ko: 수빈은 웃으며 손을 흔들었다.En: Subin waved her hand with a smile.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저는 수빈이에요. 저도 누구와 함께해 본 적 없지만, 좋아요!"En: "Hello, I'm Subin. I've never collaborated with someone before, but I'd love to!"Ko: 두 사람은 창의적인 협업을 시작했다.En: The two began a creative collaboration.Ko: 진은 수빈의 스케치에 집중했다.En: Jin focused on Subin's sketches.Ko: 그녀가 벚꽃 아래서 스케치를 시작하자, 진은 그의 카메라로 그 순간을 포착했다.En: As she began sketching under the cherry blossoms, Jin captured the moment with his camera.Ko: 벚꽃이 내리면서 수빈의 스케치는 새로운 예술적 비전으로 탈바꿈했다.En: As the cherry blossoms fell, Subin's sketch transformed with a new artistic vision.Ko: 이 순간은 진과 수빈 둘 모두에게 영감의 순간이었다.En: This moment was an inspiring one for both Jin and Subin.Ko: 수빈은 새로운 조각 시리즈에 대한 아이디어를 얻었고, 진은 이번 작품을 그의 전시회의 중심 작품으로 선택했다.En: Subin gained ideas for a new sculpture series, and Jin chose this piece as the centerpiece for his exhibition.Ko: 결국, 진은 카메라 뒤에서 벗어나 인생을 체험하는 것이 얼마나 중요한지 깨달았다.En: In the end, Jin realized how important it is to experience life beyond the camera.Ko: 종종 영감은 예상치 못한 협업에서 온다는 것을 배웠다.En: He learned that inspiration often comes from unexpected collaborations.Ko: 수빈은 다시 예술적 자신감과 시각을 찾았다.En: Subin regained artistic confidence and vision.Ko: 봄의 희망과 새로움을 캡처하는 진의 사진과 수빈의 그림은 그들의 창의적인 여정을 증명하는 것이었다.En: Jin's photographs and Subin's drawings, capturing the hope and renewal of spring, were proof of their creative journey.Ko: 남산공원에서의 만남은 그들에게 새로운 시작을 의미했다.En: Their meeting at Namsan Park marked a new beginning for them.Ko: 봄처럼, 그들의 예술도 다시 피어났다.En: Like spring, their art blossomed again. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 흩날리다inspiration: 영감exhibition: 전시회creative block: 창의적 막힘external pressure: 외부의 압박감atmosphere: 분위기introduced: 소개했다collaborated: 협업했다focused: 집중하는captured: 포착했다transformed: 탈바꿈했다sculpture series: 조각 시리즈centerpiece: 중심 작품renewal: 새로움blossomed: 피어났다special: 특별하다fantastic: 환상적이다quiet personality: 조용한 성격moved his heart: 마음을 울리는lively personality: 활발한 성격peace of mind: 마음의 평화troubled: 괴롭혔다moment: 순간drew: 그렸다confidence: 자신감vision: 시각proof: 증명하는beyond: 넘어서unexpected: 예상치 못한collaboration: 협업

NK News Data Correspondent Anton Sokolin joins this week's episode to discuss the recent controversy around the Russian Embassy in Seoul displaying a large “Victory will be Ours” banner as the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war approached.  The episode then pivots to a bigger question: how much Russia actually cares about South Korea. Anton explains how Korea has long held importance in Russian foreign policy, even if the current moment is skewed toward Pyongyang due to the Russia–North Korea strategic partnership and wartime alignment.  John and Anton also dig into the practical side of “hedging” in Seoul's Russia policy: South Korea's sanctions alignment with the West alongside continued trade in non-sanctioned areas and companies' attempts to keep options open for a postwar return.  A major forward-looking thread is the Northern Sea Route. Anton explains the appeal for South Korea of shipping containers via the Arctic to cut transit time to European ports like Rotterdam, and why Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet is central to the route.  About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about code switching, the struggle to balance constantly learning with using what we know, and whether or not we're better off now than 5 years ago (from before we started the show).Later, we dig into Muzik Tiger's Cream Candy….our dentists aren't thrilled about it---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 20 years, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux chased perfection on the water. He slept in vans. He drained his savings. He dedicated his life to a single goal: standing on an Olympic podium. At the 1988 Games in Seoul, that dream was finally within reach. Then, in the chaos of a brutal race, he was forced to make a split-second decision. It would cost him his shot at a medal, and forever change his life. Listen to Very Special Episodes wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hvis man vil leve af at skrive musik, må man tage derhen, hvor pengestærke mennesker vil købe sange. Og det sted hedder Seoul. Den gigantiske koreanske musikindustri har fået øjnene op for danske sangskrivere. Vært: Casper Dyrholm Medvirkende: Anders Meisner: Projektleder i Music Export Denmark Søren Peter Johansen: Fagleder på Teknologisk Institut Paw Østergaard Jensen: Forperson for Danmarks Biblioteksforening Mette Dalsgaard: Økonom og underdirektør i CEPOS Michael Eigtved: Lektor ved Teater- & Performancestudier på Københavns Universitet Producer: David Turner Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

SolarWinds patches four critical remote code execution vulnerabilities. A ransomware attack on Conduant puts the data of over 25 million Americans at risk. RoguePilot enables Github repository takeovers. ZeroDayRat targets Android and iOS devices. North Korea's Lazarus group deploy Medusa ransomware against organizations in the U.S. and the Middle East. Attackers' breakout times drop to under half an hour.  CISA maintains its mission despite staffing challenges. Russian satellites draw fresh scrutiny. Two South Korean teenagers are charged with breaching Seoul's public bike service. Krishna Sai, CTO at SolarWinds, discusses why leaders should focus less on speculating about an AI bubble, and more on how to quantify AI's tangible contributions. The Pope pushes prayerful priests past predictable programs.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Krishna Sai, CTO at SolarWinds, discussing why leaders should focus less on speculating about an AI bubble, and more on how to quantify AI's tangible contributions. Selected Reading Critical SolarWinds Serv-U flaws offer root access to servers (Bleeping Computer) Massive Conduent Data Breach Exfiltrates 8 TB Affects Over 25 Million Americans (GB Hackers) GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover (SecurityWeek) New ZeroDayRAT Malware Claims Full Monitoring of Android and iOS Devices (Hackread) North Korean state hackers seen using Medusa ransomware in attacks on US, Middle East (The Record) CrowdStrike says attackers are moving through networks in under 30 minutes (CyberScoop) Shutdown at D.H.S. Extends to Cyber Agency, Adding to Setbacks (The New York Times) From Cold War interceptors to Ukraine: how Russia came to park spy satellites next to the West's most sensitive tech in orbit (Meduza) Korean cops charge two teens over Seoul bike hire breach (The Register) Pope tells priests to use their brains, not AI, to write homilies (EWTN News) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alastair Stevenson and Michael Mervyn-Jones for a round-up of the main highlights from this month's SSY Monthly Shipping Review (MSR) alongside the latest news impacting shipping markets. The SSY Monthly Shipping Review is available to download for all SSY Navigator subscribers. To subscribe to SSY Navigator, simply email navigator@ssyglobal.com Panellist contact details Alastair StevensonHead of Digital Analysis, SSYE: a.stevenson@ssyglobal.comMichael Mervyn-JonesDirector of Communications and Marketing, SSYE: m.mervyn-jones@ssyglobal.com About SSY Established in 1880, SSY has grown to become one of the biggest and most trusted names in broking, operating around the world via its 28 local offices – with over 650 experts covering a range of major markets including Dry Cargo, Tankers, Derivatives, LNG, Sale and Purchase, Offshore, Rigs, Nuclear Energy, Chemicals, Aquaculture, LPG, Towage, Recycling and Corporate Finance. SSY has a global reach with offices in Aberdeen, Athens, Bergen, Copenhagen, Dubai, Geneva, Genoa, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Kristiansand, London, Madrid, Mumbai, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rio, Rotterdam, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stamford-USA, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Varna, Zug.www.ssyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryOn this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Konnce sit down with Louis Diesel, director of Startup Junkie Asia. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Louis shares the journey of connecting Korean startups to the US market, emphasizing Korea's powerhouse status in public and private investment for entrepreneurial growth.What began in 2019 as an idea to build on the Fuel Accelerator's success resulted in a dedicated program helping Korean tech companies find a foothold in America. Over time, the initiative expanded to include consumer brands and media ventures, reflecting the evolving interests of the US market.The episode recounts Startup Junkie's partnerships with organizations like the Korea International Trade Association and the Korea Venture Business Association, and details the structure of their cross-border accelerators. Notably, Louis highlights the significance of Northwest Arkansas as a launchpad, thanks to its concentration of enterprise giants like Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. Listeners also hear about the program's presence at CES 2024, where Korean startups dominated the international floor. With continued momentum and expansion beyond Korea, the team is uniquely positioned to foster groundbreaking collaborations between Asia and America. Listen today!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(06:26) Korean Tech and Consumer Brands(13:20) Establishing a Korean Presence at Global Events(15:12) Startup Junkies Support Position(20:32) Northwest Arkansas's Unique Opportunities(26:37) Cross-Border Success Stories(31:18) Closing ThoughtsLinksCaleb TalleyDaniel KoonceStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeLouis Diesel

Korea: three instrumental pieces of music, featuring the hyang piri (double-reed wind instrument or oboe) and hojok (double-reed wind instrument, also known as taepyeongso), recorded at the Institute for National Classical Music in Seoul.From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being one of a small number of recordings issued or released by foreign broadcasting corporations or radio associations.Recorded by Laurence Rowland and Ernest Picken.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

I chose this recording - an orchestral Korean recording from Seoul, 1972 - after initially earmarking another sound, but this one spoke to me with its uplifting, playful and mischievous spirit & felt right. Atmospherically, it evoked a busy market place or a ceremonial dance, putting me in mind of the benevolent chaos of the ‘hungry ghost' concept - more of which later.The instruments featured in the recording are: traditional Korean percussion - probably a Janggu - and two double-reeded wind instruments : the Hojok and the Hyang P'iri, both similar in tone to an oboe and known for their loud and powerful sound. After several listens through, I honed in on particular phrases that I liked - ones I might start building a new sound world around. My approach is to improvise with electronics and various instrumentation, until I generate clusters of "sympathetic" musical ideas that complement the source recording and suggest further layers. I view this as a collaboration - a conversation between me and the recordings.One of the first things I noticed was the challenge of finding accompaniment that felt in tune, because the original recording is not in standard Western tuning - as you would imagine. My years of playing South East Asian Gamelan and love of tuned percussion, would help me to embrace the piece's wonderfully "wonky" quality.The recordings were really inspiring to work with, generating lots of material which needed to be focussed. My initial piece reached an impasse, so I started a second piece which became the piece you will hear - along with some incorporated moments from the first piece. I became concerned that the work was becoming “too much about me” - maybe the recording's were getting lost a bit - so I used the trick of using some film footage of Korean life in the 70s, and importing it into Logic for me to watch whilst composing - a way of keeping me in tune with the original essence of the time, location and character of the recording. I also wanted to incorporate the sound of the Korean language somehow and in the process of developing the piece I'd started to feel like I was "dancing with ghosts": the ones inhabiting the recordings, but also my own recently departed loved ones. So not surprisingly, the piece became an homage to ancestral spirits.It all fell into place when I introduced the Korean phrases "ghost dance" and "dancing with ghosts", and settled on the title "How I learnt to live with ghosts". This seemed a fitting double meaning to me, after deeply engaging with this haunting sound recording, I felt I'd danced and collaborated with a moment in the past, from a different culture and time, always conscious of honouring and respecting the origins of the sound and its social and cultural history. I hope that my sonic storytelling has succeeded in that intention, mixing together the personal and the source material into a compelling listen.Instrumentals featuring the hyang piri and hojok reimagined by Tim Saul.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The clock is ticking on Iran. President Trump says Tehran has ten days to strike a nuclear deal — or face consequences — as U.S. forces assemble the largest concentration of firepower in the Middle East since the Iraq invasion. The United States begins withdrawing all troops from Syria, ending a decade-long mission against Islamic State and reshaping America's footprint in the region. A South Korean court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison over his failed martial law declaration, marking a historic ruling in Seoul. And in today's Back of the Brief — the Pentagon enters a new nuclear era, airlifting its first-ever battlefield microreactor. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/PDB & Use code PDB for up to 20% off DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally! Our meme king, SEO EUNKWANG is here!We're diving into hidden local food spots and beautiful places in Korea that most tourists don't know about.Subtitles are included, so no worries!

A court in Seoul sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison today for his brief martial law decree in 2024. Also, a look at fishing boat diplomacy in the East China Sea and gunboat diplomacy in the Persian Gulf. And, flag football is set to make its debut at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Plus, a look at how glitter makes Carnival sparkle in Rio de Janeiro, but also pollutes the environment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, Jun and Daniel dive back into their regular programming with a packed episode. Daniel shares his recent first-time shopping experience for men's skincare at Olive Young and his realization that he completely missed the start of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Jun gives a quick update on starting his new job and feeling the generational gap with his surprisingly young coworkers. The hosts also cover a wide range of news, from Samsung adopting English as its official internal language and SK Hynix's massive employee bonuses, to a somber discussion about the recent ICE controversies in the US and the complexities of political protests.If you're interested in learning the Korean term for a cat "making biscuits", the current state of Korean men wearing make-up, or the cultural meaning behind mallard ducks at traditional Korean weddings, this episode has it all. Our hosts also explore linguistic trends like the (over)use of indirect phrasing, taste-test a viral, lazy-person "icebox cake", and read an email from a listener living in Boston.As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

In this special episode, Lesley Logan sits down with Pilates icons Brooke Siler and Maria Earle for a deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond the reformer. As they celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Pilates Body, they reflect on career evolution, friendships formed during lockdown, and the courage it takes to become more embodied as our bodies change. From life as expats to the intentional decision to redefine a global Pilates classic, this episode is a reminder that strength, trust, and confidence are built from the inside out. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How Maria and Brooke's friendship deepened during global lockdown.Why the Pilates Body aesthetic needed to be questioned and reframed.What a Pilates body truly means beyond appearance and performance.Rediscovering Joe Pilates' original archival work to guide embodied movement.Owning grit and sustained effort instead of attributing success to luck.Episode References/Links:The Pilates Body Book, Revised and Expanded Edition by Brooke Siler - https://beitpod.com/pilatesbodyrevisedBrooke Siler's Website - https://www.brookesilerpilates.comBrooke Siler's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brookesilerpilatesMaria Earle's Website - https://www.mariaearle.comMaria Earle's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maria_earleLocal Bookstores - https://bookshop.orgReturn to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates - https://a.co/d/0eqSRfGNGuest Bio:Brooke Siler began her Pilates training in 1994 under Joseph Pilates' protégée Romana Kryzanowska at Drago's Gym in New York City where she spent a decade studying under Romana's masterful tutelage. She opened her award-winning Manhattan studio, re:AB Pilates, in 1997 and was quickly embraced by Hollywood's A-list from Madonna to Dustin Hoffman, but Brooke is probably best known for penning the New York Times' best-seller The Pilates Body. The Pilates Body has become the highest grossing Pilates book of all time and she has followed it with titles: Your Ultimate Pilates. Body Challenge, The Pilates Body Kit, The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates and the Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners dvd. In 2021 Brooke launched her long-awaited, passion-product, The Tensatoner™! Brooke has studied anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, fascial networks and cadaver dissection with teachers: Tom Myers (Anatomy Trains), chiropractic physician Dr. Joe Muscolino (Know The Body), Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews (Yoga Anatomy) and podiatristMaria Earle is an internationally recognized Pilates educator known for her warm, charismatic teaching style and deeply embodied approach to movement. With more than 27 years of experience in Pilates and wellness, she draws from decades of hands-on teaching, studio ownership, and advanced education to guide practitioners toward sensation-led, authentic practice. Based in Barcelona, Maria leads postgraduate teacher trainings and online education through her Digital Studio, supporting movers at every stage of life. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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It's about this reframing what it is to be in our bodies and to embodied and to celebrate all the different phases. I mean, my size has never defined me.Lesley Logan 0:27  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 1:10  All right, Be It babe, this is magical. If you had told me when I saw this podcast, I would have in this conversation, I would have like, no, what are you talking about? So while we normally don't talk a lot about Pilates on this podcast, everything is kind of Pilates to me. I have two incredible, humongously wonderful, brilliant, the biggest hearts of the entire world teachers on today's podcast, and we are going to talk about friendships and life and having brave conversations and and how do you accept an invitation to make an impact about something that is bigger than you? And this is really wonderful conversation. And so Maria Earle and Brooke Siler are our guests today, and we were talking about The Pilates Body book. And I'm honored. I can't believe I'm pinching myself that just fucking happened. I can't believe it. I can't believe I just got off like, two-hour chat with these wonderful women. What is my life? So anyways, I can't wait for you to hear this, and I do think it is a honest conversation about bodies and women and the things we go through. And I hope you love it and that you send it to a friend who needs to hear it, and you know, you tell us all about your favorite parts of it. Here they are. Lesley Logan 2:23  All right, Be It babe, we have like a dynamic duo. I'm not gonna lie, I also totally screwed something up when hitting getting everything ready, because I was so nervous and so excited, because I'm obsessed with both these women, I get to fan girl over them to their faces, which is very fun for me. So Maria and I got to officially meet in in Seoul Korea, but I had been following Maria Earle for a long time, and just watching she's just like, so graceful and so amazing and just wonderful everything she does. And I'm just like, I'm not graceful at all, but I just absolutely adored her. And I love like, I've spent time with her in Seoul, Korea, and so I feel like we'll always have a night in Seoul together. And then Brooke Siler, okay, so I went to, and you might not know this about me, Brooke, but I actually went to Pilates class, kind of kicking and screaming. I thought of that class was like a bunch of BS workout. I told the girl, it's an infomercial workout. It can't do what it claims, but I needed a friend. So I went to the class. And I was obsessed. Became obsessed with this class. I was like, oh, it was the most amazing thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I worked at South Coast Plaza, and I went to the bookstore, and I went to the fitness section, and I bought the Pilates book that was there, it was your book, I took it home, and I did every exercise like in the book. I started going to Pilates every single day. And you had a second book, and I bought that one. I was on the treadmill, like walking, like I was lifted, like I was obsessed. And then some, I moved to L.A., and someone's, like, can you be my Pilates instructor and like, kind of, you know, the internet and social media wasn't really a thing then. And then, fast forward to, I believe it was January of 2020, you were in L.A., and I was like, I have to go to this workshop. She doesn't know I'm so obsessed with her. And I went to the workshop and you taught an exercise a certain way that I had been teaching it that way, and I had no one had taught it to me like that, but I had just figured out like, and I pull straps I want my inner thighs up because it helps me get my butt on, helps me all these things. And you said it, and I was like, oh my God, I'm so validated right now. So anyways, I just had to tell you that, because, like, I you, like, even though I knew it was great, I just, like, needed someone like you to say it. I was like, this is amazing. So. Brooke Siler 4:31  Your little backup. Lesley Logan 4:32  Yeah, a little backup. So anyways, you've been part of my, like, be it till I see it as a Pilates person my whole life, and you and, like, for at least 20 years, and you didn't know it. But now I get to have the two of you on the Be It Till You See It podcast. So we'll start with Brooke. Brooke, can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Brooke Siler 4:48  Yes. Well, first of all, thank you so much for having us. Me, us both. I, yeah, really excited to even have a conversation. I love being in a room with smart women. There's nothing better, really. So my name is Brooke Siler, as Lesley has already told you, I am an author. I'm a teacher. I started teaching in 1994 and then in 2000 I wrote the Pilates body, and it's been that fantastic 15 minutes of fame that has just gone on and on and on for me. I just am super blessed, super grateful. And yeah, I think that's who I am.Lesley Logan 5:25  Oh, my God, yeah, yeah. Then there's, I mean, like, when you have to, like, distill yourself down into a nutshell life, but it is, absolutely, we'll have to get into the 15 minutes of fame that keeps on giving you know for decades. Maria Earle, what do you rock at babe? Maria Earle 5:40  Hi. Also, thank you for putting this together. It's fun to be here with you two. So my name is Maria Earle, and I am a Pilates educator, and have been teaching Pilates since 1997 walked into the first Pilates studio a few years before that, and just never stopped. Anyway, I I'm based in Barcelona, Spain, and prior to that, I lived in New York City and had a Pilates studio for about eight years on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and took a big leap of faith and moved abroad about 15 years ago, which it's funny when you put a number to it, but, yeah.Lesley Logan 6:29  I know, I know I feel really young until I realize how long I've been doing something. I'm like, oh, I mean, I'm still young, but also we aged in there.Maria Earle 6:38  So yeah, I have a Pilates studio here, and I run post graduate teacher training courses and online things. And, you know, trying to live my best life, basically.Lesley Logan 6:52  Yeah, do the best you can. Like, do the whole balance thing they all tell us to do. You're like, balance gotta work, the balance of work and life. And, you know, you have kids too, right, Maria? Maria Earle 7:01  I have one, though it feels like multiples, but there is only one. I'm like, yeah, yeah, there's one. Lesley Logan 7:10  Yeah, oh my gosh, okay, well, so I guess we can go, you know, we can go anywhere we want, but I actually would love to hear how the two of you got connected, because part of me goes like, did you know each other in New York? And the other part of me is like, so jealous when I hear that you've been doing Pilates since the 90s, like, I would wonder what my life would have been like had I learned it sooner. I'm always so jealous of people who did it in the 90s.Maria Earle 7:36  Yeah. You call that Golden Age.Brooke Siler 7:38  It really was. It really was a golden, I feel like it was, yeah, it was a Golden Age. Pilates. (inaudible) I feel like Maria and I maybe have orbited each other, because we seem to have been in a lot of the same places at the same times, but we didn't actually meet each other, until just 20, what did we determine it was? 2018?Maria Earle 8:01  2019Brooke Siler 8:02  2019 in Barcelona. I came over to teach a workshop at a studio there, and Maria was there, and she was Maria (inaudible) and it was her birthday, and I was like, oh, loud American, oh my gosh, in Spain, in this little studio. And, yeah, we, I, we just kind of got to chatting, but we didn't do much after that, did we? For a while.Maria Earle 8:28  We talked, I think we talked a few times, because we know are we allowed to say this about you living abroad already. Brooke Siler 8:36  I mean, I live abroad. Maria Earle 8:37  That's not a that's not a .Brooke Siler 8:39  No, it's not a secret. No, I live in the U.K.Maria Earle 8:42  So yeah, I think. Lesley Logan 8:44  What if Brooke is like, don't tell anyone I live in the U.K.Brooke Siler 8:50  I'm the witness protection program. But other than that.Maria Earle 8:53  Witness protection program, I was like, I don't know. You know, I'm not gonna. Anyway, so yeah, (inaudible) exactly. I think we connected. I mean, not only do we connect over, you know, Pilates or whatnot, but I think there was, like a real like, wait, you live in the U.K.? And you were like, wait, you live here now? We were both kind of like, well, what are you doing? What? And so there was, I think, you know, I remember a number of phone calls where we were talking about, you know, the, the challenge of, you know, uprooting your life. And in later years, you know, I mean, I didn't move here with children, but Brooke moved with children, and basically. Brooke Siler 9:41  Yeah, mine were nine and 11 when we moved. Maria Earle 9:43  You know, she needed to start running, like, from the get go. She needed to have all the things together, right? I, I moved here as a single person going, lalala. This is great. This is fun. And then, you know, sort of built my life deciding like, oh, I'm really going to stop. Here, and I'm going to make a life here for myself. And, you know, I've never looked back.Lesley Logan 10:07  Yeah, I think that's so I think this is so interesting, like, because we have a lot of people write in, like, how do you make friends when you're older? Like, I've moved and I think, like, that was obviously shared experiences. Like, you go somewhere, like everyone did you hear they went to a thing that they both are interested in, but then you you connect on another level. Like, I think that's the important part of like, having a friendship. Like, you have to, can't just be like, oh, we just go to Pilates class together. Like, there has to be this other shared thing. And it's like, oh, we're both expats, and we both had to, like, start a whole new life somewhere. And I'd imagine Brooke that it's quite challenging to do that with two kids, like, I imagine, like, because you had already written the book by then, the original Pilates Body Book, and then you move. And so then you're like, you have a whole life. You're a best selling author, and then you're like, a mom trying to get two kids into school.Brooke Siler 10:54  Actually, that was the whole point was I had been kind of this, the Pilates Body author, since 29 years old, 30 years old, right? So I was like, Who? And I started Pilates at 26 years old. So here I was 46 or something. I was like, who am I without this? Like, half my life has been this. Can I just be a mom? So when I moved here, I came with my husband's name, like, I was like, I'm not gonna say Siler, I'm not going to tell anyone I do Pilates. My stuff was in the garage. Like I am to be mom, and that's what I can't or mom, my kids totally do not have English accents, but so, yeah, that's what I was going to do. So I joined the PTA because I'm that person, and I, yeah, I made like, you know, we went to the pub and did the pub quizzes and did all that stuff while the kids were in school. I was mama, and of course, then what did I end up doing, teaching the teachers Pilates for free. I was like, hey, let me come and give you guys Pilates because you I like, how do you do this with kids that's so challenging. Let me do something for you. So I came and started teaching every Friday, giving them Pilates session, you, I can't get away. You can't get away from it like it's who you are. If you're a teacher, you're a teacher, and if your art is is Pilates. Like, you know, I feel like my, my vocation is teacher, and my, my medium is Pilates, you know.Lesley Logan 12:15  I understand that. I think like I, you were all going to teach something that happened, that we, you know, someone probably told all of us that we should become a teacher, and we're like, okay, I'll do that thing. Yeah, yeah.Brooke Siler 12:29  Pulled me back in. And it wasn't till lockdown. That's when Maria and I really came together, and that's when, yeah, my whole Pilates World opened right back up again.Lesley Logan 12:40  Interesting. So, like, did you guys? Because, I mean, obviously we've heard, like, I think it was Esther Peral was, like, the Covid was, like, the great accelerator, like, if you were gonna do something, it was gonna, you were gonna do it, and it's gonna do it faster. So you're either gonna, like, if you're gonna break up with someone, you broke up with them faster. If you were, like, Brad and I, we picked up our life and moved as well, and I did it three years earlier than we thought we ever could. And, and, and so, like, was that the great accelerator for your friendship? Was it a way that you guys got deeper because there was not as many distractions? How did that go?Brooke Siler 13:09  Yeah, what do you think Maria?Maria Earle 13:11  I think so. I mean, I so agree with the great accelerator. I mean, I always think about, I mean, for our friendship, for sure, but also, you know, stepping into, stepping into newness, in terms of professionally, stepping into things that, otherwise, you know, it was the kind of the kick in the ass that I needed for a number of things that I'm totally happy to talk about. Lesley Logan 13:36  Yeah.Brooke Siler 13:38  (inaudible) About it because we were, like a little women's group. There was four of us.Lesley Logan 13:42  Yeah, okay, if I obviously, what happens in a women's group stays in women's group. But like, if there's something we can talk about from women's group, I would love to because I think this is where, this is where a lot of women I find our listeners are, they can get really lonely, or they they want community, and they seek community, but then, you know, someone doesn't show up to something, and it gets easy to take it personally. Like, how did you guys have a women's group, and what did you just talk about?Brooke Siler 14:07  It was, it was a movement. I mean, we were working out together, is what it was. So, like, two, three times a week, we were working out together and.Maria Earle 14:15  And then doing a lot of chatting afterwards. (inaudible) Talk about, like, set your morning aside. I mean, like, don't book any clients until after 12. There is just, there's just too much that needs to pass.Brooke Siler 14:33  Everything, you know, everything that was happening in Covid that was so amplified was happening around us. And so we would sometimes, you know, we'd get on the we'd go to work out, but someone had had a morning, something had happened, someone had seen something and and we would, you know, tears and sharing, and yeah, we yeah, all the things happened, yeah, yeah. But it was an unlikely like, none of us really knew each other knew each other before. And, yeah, we're an interesting foursome, actually.Lesley Logan 15:03  I love but I love it because it's like, I think, you know, you said side of the time, and it just evolved naturally. But also, like, when women do get together and they're and they share that, and they can be vulnerable, you know, they say, like, you know, movement is how, like, we like, trauma can leave the body. We can heal the body. Like, it's so important. I have a yoga class that I go to, and the first few minutes are kind of somebody bitching about something, and then we get into the yoga and then by the time the yoga is over, whatever that was like, moved out of all of us. And then, and then you can wrap up the conversation, if somebody needs to. And I sometimes kind of wish it went an hour longer, you know, I can imagine what a wonderful way to, like, very therapeutic.Brooke Siler 15:44  There's the physical workout and the emotional workout. They both kind of conjoined. Maria Earle 15:50  Yeah and when you just, when you just commit to it, you just lock into it, and that just becomes your non negotiable. Like, that's just, that's just what I do on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings, like, you know, sometimes things would come up, but we.Brooke Siler 16:07  We're committed to one another, to ourselves and to one another. Lesley Logan 16:10  Yeah. And that's like, so, okay, this is the hard part, right? Because, like, we're all teachers here. And like, we have the clients who, like, you know, they want to come three times a week, and then they and then they book, you know, this coffee date and this thing. And then we have the teachers who also say they want these things, or the women who are like, not necessarily teachers, because this is not most of the people don't even do Pilates listeners. But like the people, like they're they want this, but it is a commitment, like it is an actual like, you are not just coming Tuesdays and Thursday mornings until noon, but you're making sure everyone in your life knows about it so that it's things do come up, but they're kind of rare, because there's rarely, like, an actual emergency that can't be done on another day, like, there's, you know. So how did you guys, like, how did did you tell, like, Maria you have a kid, did you tell your one kid and Brooke, I'm assuming your kids are a little older now, but like, were they aware that, like, hey, leave me alone. This is my private time. How did you get the commitment to be something you could come to without the pressures of, like, all the guilt of all being a mom?Maria Earle 17:07  I don't know. I blocked it out. Brooke Siler 17:09  Yeah, me too. What guilt? That was our time?Maria Earle 17:15  No, I don't know. It's funny because I actually, I.Brooke Siler 17:20  Also we have boys, I feel like that needs to be said (inaudible).Maria Earle 17:25  Yeah, maybe, I mean, you know, it could have been messy, like, I don't know, but I know that it was time, not only well spent, obviously, But it was time that was so important to me that I just, I figured out how to make it work. And, you know, maybe sometimes I could only log in for a little while, or, you know, sometimes I'd say, like, I gotta, I gotta go. I gotta go, you know, I I just, I want to, I want to check in. I want to say that I love you, and like, hi, but like, I have all this going on. I, that's it. That's all I got for you. They'd be like, you know, bye, we need just that little bit of like, you got this, you know. Lesley Logan 18:16  Well and it also it sounds so it sounds a little bit like one, you know, you needed it for yourselves, and like, you did that, and they were, like, unapologetic about that. And then two, you found the right people that would understand if you couldn't, and they wouldn't take it personally, and they wouldn't hold it against you. And I think that's where a lot of people have screwed up in their groups, of their friendships. It's like they kind of have kept people from a long time, and you know, like, aren't good at voicing what they need or or even knowing what they need. So then it, it gets muddled, and it becomes an uncomfortable situation.Brooke Siler 18:48  I'm I'm wondering now if maybe what worked in our favor was that we weren't friends beforehand, really. We kind of we, we solidified the friendship, but actually we grew the friendship in lockdown. So we were learning about each other. So it was not only the interest in showing up to move, but we were also interested, I think, you know, in each other and one another, and each one of us had so many amazing things happen to us. You know, Alicia started a podcast, and Karen, like, set up her studio. And, you know.Brooke Siler 19:18  Maria bought. Maria Earle 19:20  Oh yeah, I bought my studio (inaudible). Brooke Siler 19:23  We were there for for all these things, you know. And we could share, like, hey, what do you guys think? And each one of us so has a different kind of forte, and we just feel like the universe just kind of made that all happen. So, without too esoteric, it really was yeah meant to be we and we yeah I think it became that, like.Maria Earle 19:45  It became a rock.Brooke Siler 19:46  You do, yeah.Lesley Logan 19:48  Yeah, and then and, I mean, like, life the world is open. Have you been able to keep the Tuesday and Thursdays together, like you guys still hanging out? Brooke Siler 19:57  It became different. It's shape shifted. It's. Not the same. It's more like, you know, yes, the world is open. There's so many other things going on. I mean, listen, I had to write a book just to see Maria again. I mean, that there was that moment of like, yeah, after having written the book, I was then like, oh, someone actually has to be the model in this. Who and I just, it was immediate. It wasn't even, like, a second I didn't even have a second choice. Like, had she said, no, I was screwed.Lesley Logan 20:31  So, so, so we're, I mean, of course, everyone's like, hold on. We have so many questions about this. Like, women's group, but we're gonna move on, guys, because we only have so much time. But like, if you, if you Brooke Siler's name does not ring a bell from The Pilates Body book, but, but that we, you know, I've literally moved with every apartment. It ever moved with me and into this house, and it didn't even go into a closet, like it's on the shelf. You know, because I think it represents, like the time when I was, like, I was, I believe so much that people can have an independent Pilates practice. And because I was like, but this book gave me that, like, I was able to have an independent Pilates practice. And I I think that, like, that's so necessary for the world we all live in today, to have, you know, to have enough Pilates in our life, whether you're a teacher or not, you need to have some way of doing it. So I was trying to look it up before we started talking, when did you write this book the first time?Brooke Siler 21:24  I started writing it in 1999 and it was published in 2000. Lesley Logan 21:28  Okay, so that's wow, so it's been 25 years. So then you had so then you're like, I'm gonna write it again. I guess.Brooke Siler 21:36  I was like, we should celebrate. It's 25 years, and I still have people coming and saying, oh, my God, my career started because of Pilates, because of The Pilates Body, and that was the first book I ever had, and I've heard that for 25 years, and it felt like, definitely, you know, the, Pilates is bigger now than ever. And I was like, how amazing would it be if we if we did a 25th anniversary, and I brought my literary agent, and she was like, yes, love the idea. And then we brought it to an editor, and they were like, yes, love the idea. And they were like, but, and I just thought, actually, I could, you know, there's that one copy of the Joe Pilates book where it's two of his books together. I thought it was going to get off really easy and just combine the first two books. And so I said to the editor, can't we just put the two together and make it.Lesley Logan 22:21  This one too. Brooke Siler 22:22  Yes, exactly. Wouldn't that be perfect? And then I don't have to do anything. And they were like, No, you have to put new material in there. And I was like, oh, okay. So I hear the things that are of interest to me at this time, like I'm doing a lot of deep work on breathing. I'm doing a lot of deep work on this (inaudible) and that's a whole nother topic, but they chose one, and that was what I went with. And so when I started doing the deep digging, it was, I mean, I had already done the deep digging, I should say, but then starting to try to put it into terms that could be easily understood, and how to make it blend deeper with Pilates. And it was stuff that I was doing that we were doing in our Tuesdays, Thursdays, you know, I always come with ideas. I'm like, hey guys, let's try this thing I've been playing with. And there they were just always game. They were very generous with me and allowing me to test out all of my crazy ideas on them. And yeah, so this one just kept sticking. And then I was teaching online classes, and people were like, writing me afterwards, going, Oh my God, I feel amazing. I can't believe, like, what this feels like. And I was like, okay, cool. So I not only wrote it, but I was like, listen, it's 25 years. I'm going to rewrite all the they didn't give me a budget to do all the photos again. So the photos are the same as they were, and the layout is the same, but I pretty much rewrote everything, like, I updated the language and put in new variations and a lot of archival, you know, just bringing Joe into it, because lockdown, I dug deep, deep in Joe's, you know, treasure trove, and put, like, instead of looking outside of Pilates, I just went back in. I feel like it's that when you go to the dentist, and they used to have the treasure chest and you could pick a toy, it's like, I just went, I did a deep dive into the, Maria, I did a deep dive in and found all. Lesley Logan 24:11  Maria, your dentist didn't have a treasure chest because mine did. And an aquarium, okay? And I would watch the rocket fish go across like I was my favorite.Brooke Siler 24:20  Yes, exactly, yes. So I just yeah, I think, you know, I was pulling stuff out and trying stuff, and they were loving it. And that's the way my mind works. I feel like lockdown for me was an incredible like, everything shut down, out, out, and my brain just went absolutely mad creative. Like I just couldn't stop creating. It was, it was amazing. Lesley Logan 24:44  So you're listening to this everyone. The book is already out, like we're talking about this before I've had my hands on a copy. And of course, I'm like, now (inaudible) even more than I was when you first told me about it, but like I do so and I'm excited to hear what Maria's response was like. Like to also You were telling her, I'm gonna redo this. Like, there is something about, like, Okay, I think we should celebrate. It's gonna be easy. But then it's like, okay, great. Now I've get to redo it. The in the redoing, it's like, you there's things that you can change, because you've had 25 years of teaching on top of it, 25 years of testimonial, 25 years of hearing people say they love this, or have questions about this, like, not many people get a redo and in life, you know, so. So Maria, when she came to you and said she was redoing this, is there anything that like you were the most excited about, that you were like, like, what? What part did you get to explore with her, that you were excited to be in the book?Maria Earle 25:38  Well, my, my role is a very tiny, tiny little role.Lesley Logan 25:43  No way, no way, no.Brooke Siler 25:47  Let's just call bullshit on that. I mean, it's not.Maria Earle 25:50  That is not true. What I mean to say is that, basically, as Brooke said, right, she had been developing these ideas and had an opportunity to basically add a new section to the book. And needed, and needed wanted to have somebody to to be the model for that new chapter. And I got to be someone who sort of got to be in the behind the scenes, like I got to sort of be in her brain a little bit while she was, you know, having this explosive sort of creativity moment, you know, I got to, I got to experience firsthand, you know, her process. And that was amazing. And, you know, I mean, I guess we could joke a little bit about this Brooke, because she she said she sort of hinted to it earlier when she said that, you know, she wanted me to do the book, but you know, she was like, if she said, no, you know, what was I going to do, right? You know, so I think so it took her a little while because she knew that I might like run for the hills when she's asking me to be the, you know, the model.Brooke Siler 27:05  The Pilates Body to be out there. Yeah. Maria Earle 27:08  I was like, Brooke, are you crazy? You know, is like my first reaction, you know. So, you know, do you want to do this? You know, before I'm 50 or after I'm 50, you know, I do you? You know who you're talking to, right? You know I was like, so is this, like a wedding boot camp kind of thing that I need to, like, get myself, like, totally, like, in shape or whatever.Lesley Logan 27:49  Whatever that means, yeah, yeah, yeah.Maria Earle 27:51  And she was like, No, I want you to just be you and talk about leap of faith. Talk about, like, stepping into, like, the scary bits and saying, Okay, I I trust you, yeah, and I believe in your vision, and I want to step into that space 100% because it is what I believe. Like, let's celebrate, let's celebrate the body as it is, like, let's, let's give it a whole another dimension here, you know, let's cut through the bullshit of what it means to have a Pilates body, and let's reframe that dialog. And no, I'm not going to get photoshopped as much as I, you know that little my head is like, well, could. Brooke Siler 29:04  We had a lot of conversations. Maria Earle 29:05  Couldn't they just a little, no, right? So it's like this, like inner dialog of over months and months, you know? And that is powerful and beautiful. And I, I could not have asked for am better partner to to do that with, and, you know, a safe space to like, be, no, I'm going to step into this, and I'm going to do it big, and it's going to be, it's going to be yeah and and, yeah. It feels great to be a part of something that is, it's bigger than me. It's bigger it's bigger than the book. It's bigger than us together. It's bigger than all of it. It's, it's, it's, it's about this reframing what what it is to be in our bodies. And to embodied and to and to celebrate all the different phases. I mean, my size has never defined me, and I have been, you know, I am not the size I was when I was 25.Lesley Logan 30:18  Nor I and probably not, right? I I love that we're going here, because I just have to say, like, we're recording this two weeks after so my youtube channel hit 40,000 subscribers, which I'm at the time, this is where, and I was so freaking stoked, because, like, I did it without, like, putting I did it without, like, doing a, you know, tits and ass workout, without, like, you know, the fake Pilates, like, we'll call it Pilates, but it's just, mostly just sit ups, like, I did it without, like, put on, I did it with, like, just educational support. And I'm so proud of what we did. And on the day that we hit 40,000 somebody wrote, your stuff is really great, but you used to be thinner, and it was really, the videos are really great when you were thinner. What happened? Of course, other subscribers are like, this is not helpful. This is why teachers and trainers are afraid to gain weight. Like, wonderful, supportive stuff and to and like, my response to this per and the person doubled down. So in case we're wondering, like, maybe it's a cultural thing, like, we have a house in Cambodia, and people will inquire, like, oh, you're bigger. Why? Because maybe you're rich. They want it like, like, you know, like, that's kind of different cultures. Have different experiences. So, so I was trying to like, so in case we thought maybe it's a cultural translation thing. No, they doubled down. They said it's a calories in, calories out. She could have better discipline. Oh, and to which I got pissed off, because I don't, I don't have the body I had at you know, when I discovered, when I when Pilates discovered me at 22 like I am, first of all, I am no longer sick. I no longer have digestive issues. I now absorb nutrition. I also like happen to look a lot better with curves. Thank you very much. But I, for the record, like I told I went online and told people, yeah, I've gained 40 pounds. I am the most disciplined person I know. I probably do Pilates more than people other people do who have different bodies than me. You cannot have fat phobic comments on my channel. This is wrong for so many reasons. I hope you have space and grace for yourself and others when your body's changed, because they will and it's and I really appreciate you sharing that journey, Maria, about your body too. It's like, I think so many teachers and so many women are afraid to put themselves out there, whatever their thing is. We can even switch Pilates to being an author, being a speaker or being a doctor, like every woman is so afraid. Well, I don't look like whatever x is supposed to look like. And so people are going to judge me. And then, because they don't put themselves out there, because they're afraid they'll be judged, then the only people that are out there are 22 year olds in their super cute outfits that have never looked good on me. And so, of course, like so then people think that's what it is. And so then we have this whole misunderstanding. Brooke Siler 33:05  It's really, it's a, it's, yeah, it is dysmorphia, and it's a really sad commentary, and it's, and, you know, I'm, don't let me get started on a patriarchy, because I will. Lesley Logan 33:16  We can, but yeah. Brooke Siler 33:19  You know, it's, it's this. It's not only an unrealistic ideal, but like, who's even the one coming up with that shit? It's just ridiculous. And the thing is, we've all bought into it at some stage in our lives. And certainly it's something that, you know, it can be on so many different levels. But Maria and I were talking about this too. There was plenty of times, like, even, you know, you'd want to Photoshop this, or there's the cellulite there, and there's the whole thing, and in the end of the day, we're wiser than we've ever been in our lives. We are more powerful in our own ways than we've ever been in our lives. We can move beautifully in at our this age in our lives. I started taking tennis last year. I go three times a week. One, I've never in my life played tennis. I started at 56 you have to love that and like, fuck it. I don't care if my thighs are thicker. I'm like, really enjoying what I can do in this body. And that's what a Pilates body always was. I did even look back in 2000 when I wrote the book, the if you go through the three models at the beginning, there is a passage at the Afterword that says, I chose these three models because of their they were teaching because they're teachers. Their ability to do the actual movements and endure the long photo shoots of the day, they happen to work for me. So that was very easy. They were there. I didn't do like a whatever they call that, a model call, you know, they they worked for me, so it was perfect. They were amazing teachers who were had modern dance backgrounds, so they were strong as shit, and they were beautiful. And I wrote, I hope in earnest, that they that they inspire and don't intimidate. And I wrote that in 2000 because for me, I already knew it's not about having a skinny you know, body, a particular type of body. It was just they were there to model the work, and I knew they could do it. And these are longer days of shooting. So with Maria, I knew her. I knew her work, because we've been working out together for years, and I could see her power and what she could do with her body. And I thought actually in the way she moved, coming from Kathy Grant, but she has this beautiful way of moving different than what I experienced from Ramana. So I loved it, and I thought it fit so perfectly. And it was very much about, you know, it's got a lot of Maria in it too, which is this beautiful, you know, soul. It's about sensing internally. And so it's, it's a kind of, it's a really nice, I think, flip. It's not that the work. I mean, she killed it, I will say, and I'm just going to admit this, I knew she was going to do an amazing job. I really, I can't actually believe how incredible she was, really. And she knows I say this all the time to her, because she, she killed it. She was a superstar rock star, like, if she couldn't get the thing, she was like, save it. We'll do it again at the end. Like she just, there was determination, like, nothing I've ever seen. It was a very long day of shooting, and I it was like, yeah. I was like, wow, that was really the right choice. I mean, I knew it was the right choice from the beginning. It was, it was a no choice choice. She was a no choice choice. It was just gonna be Maria or it was gonna be no one, and thank God, she took a day, I think, like a day, right when I asked you, and then, like, the next day, she was like, right, I'm good. Because I remember saying to my husband, like, what if she didn't do it? Like, I needed to be her. It's just her. It just was her. It was like, meant to be you. So. Lesley Logan 36:40  Oh yeah, but I, and I, Maria, first of all, like, I don't, I you, there's something about you that's just so magical that you could even, I don't even know, I don't know if I could take the day, I probably would have been like, I'm fucking scared. And, you know, but you know, like, I don't what, what did you think about? What did you? Did you journal? Like, what did you, what? How did you how did you contemplate the decision? Because you're correct, it's hard to find the words for it. It is going to be bigger than this book is any bigger because, because the book was already bigger than Brooke already, and so and so. And also I just want to say, like, I love that there. I love that the height of Pilates being so popular. This book is coming out again, because I do think it brings some authenticity to the work that we're doing. So what did you do during the day to, like, come to the decision we all want to know how you contemplated?Maria Earle 37:30  Well, I think, I think definitely it was a process. It was a number of conversations, you know, and and I knew in my heart that I that I had to say yes, I knew that it would be a major regret if I let fear and you know, like the little the little naysayers, you know you shouldn't be doing that, or what business do you have? You know nobody wants to see you know you. I knew that all those little voices that I ultimately would regret letting them win. So I knew that I had to say yes, and then basically I had to work backwards from the yes to convince myself that I was okay and that, that, you know, and luckily, luckily, I got good people on my corner, so, so whenever I felt like I needed to, oh God, oh God, what have I done? I'm not ready for that. Wait. I need that boot camp, you know, I maybe, if I did lose, you know, the 20 pounds that I've gained, you know, in the past 10 years, perimenopause is kicking my ass, you know, what if I, maybe I could, oh, God, like whenever I would sort of hit those high rev panic moments, you know, I just have to go to Brooke and whoever else was, were my rocks, you know. And you know, while I'm like, circling and, you know, and I can't land right, and they would be like, it's okay, we got you. This is going to be amazing. This is this and that, and.Brooke Siler 39:20  (inaudible) believing the people that see you like you almost have to see yourself through others' eyes like it was no doubt in my mind that you were perfect, perfect, but I just that's you know, you had to go through your process to get there, and I had to respect that. But yes, I was going to tell you how amazing and beautiful and stay as you are and like, think about how many people get to look and say, Oh, I feel that's me. I'm there. I'm being represented. It's, yeah.Maria Earle 39:52  I mean, because it's important. It's about, it's about really stepping into, stepping into that space, and that stepping into that space is really scary, but I show up that way from my clients every day, yeah, but I don't necessarily show up for myself in that way, and that is something that I don't like to admit. So I am admitting it here, and I'm admitting it now, but you won't ever hear me say it again. No, I'm joking. (inaudible) Maybe now I'll be able to say it more often, which is, like, I, you know, I fall into the same body traps, you know, even though I, I will with my clients and with the teachers who I work with, and, you know, my friends, I like show up with body positivity, and you are beautiful and you are powerful. And I don't, let's not worry about the, you know, the extra little curvy there, like, let's get strong. Let's get moving. Because it's about the moving, and it's about feeling strong, feeling great in your body. It's not about how your body looks. I do that for people all day long. And then when it comes to myself, it's like, right? Until it's like eating you up inside. And so and so the process, the process is not overnight. It's like a long term, term thing. And you know, the book's gonna come out, and I'm probably gonna hide under my covers for every day. Lesley Logan 41:17  For a few minutes, and then we're all gonna drag you out.Brooke Siler 41:21  We're coming in after you for sure (inaudible0.Lesley Logan 41:25  I'm gonna text you the day after it comes out to make sure that you're like, I I appreciate and that you said those things, because it's true. Like, I think we all hear like we're all that for our clients, like they body shame themselves, like, hold on, we're reframing that. And in the process of loving the body that I'm growing into. And, you know, there is all the things, because we were raised in, as our brain was developing, we were raised with the five minutes of tone here, the this here, like I was in modeling, and, of course, like I was like, working out all the time. And you guys went at a commercial agent and a modeling agent, and on the same day, the modeling agent said you're not thin enough, and my commercial agent said you're getting too skinny. And I was like, oh, I don't actually know what to do today. Like, I don't know what to do today because I'm now not hireable in commercials, according to you, but I'm not hireable enough because the modeling agency want to be a fitness model, but I wasn't toned enough to be a fitness model, but I wasn't skinny enough to be a model, model, and so, like you so and so here's, here's what I did. You guys, my agents were across the street from a fonuts, which is, if you've ever been to L.A., it's a non fried, gluten free donut shop. Okay, so the donuts are not fried. It's only gonna happen in L.A. and I I fucking went to the donut shop. I was like, fuck it. I don't even know what to do, and I consciously eating my feelings. Right now, I am an adult enough to understand. I do not, I have a therapy session around this, but I was just like, no one is going to be happy. And that is what I like sat on this bus stop with my donut, and I remember, like, no one's happy, and I told my husband, I said, I think I'm gonna let go of the agents. And I don't know what that means, because I don't I wasn't like wasn't like, wasn't like, I was I wasn't a dream of mine, but I was also like, I can't like, I can't handle these people and my own thoughts, like my own reaction, like, I can't my own thoughts of like my body changing and who I'm becoming, and trying to get healthier and absorb B vitamins, you know, anything to live on this planet like, and also have outside people tell me things like, so I that was, that was when I actually let go of but I will say, like, because we all go through that we can be very body positive and still have these things about ourselves. And I, I think it's hard to admit, but it's also like, it's, it's just honest, and it's a process, because I do think that in people falling in love with their bodies and seeing different bodies doing these strong exercises, they're still going to have their own thoughts to themselves. I can't do that. That's not what my body like all the and we have to go, you're going to have all those thoughts, and you're still invited to this party, because, like, we should have always been moving for the health of it and not for the shape of it. And I don't know when we stop working out for the shape. I don't know when that stops, but I do appreciate your honesty there, Maria. And I think it's I'm excited for what people are going to say and see and do.Maria Earle 44:37  Yeah, and also I would say, I would say something about to sort of bring a couple threads through that in that deep dive that Brooke did, like really looking into the archival work and looking at, you know, the pictures that Joe took doing his mat work, like we we sat with the book, you know, during the photo shoot, like we sat with the book and we were like, how is he doing this? As opposed to, and no, no zero shade, but different than looking at a manual or the gorgeous models that were in book one, right, that were all contemporary or ballet dancers who were making shapes, beautiful shapes, that were in very much influenced by the an esthetic that comes from dance. So you know, Mr. Pilates' swan is not a full extension with fingertips facing the ceiling, right? But we have that in our manual as like, that's what the swan dive is supposed to look like, right? And so we bought into an esthetic that doesn't necessarily, really, it's not, it's an it's an it's just that, it's just the esthetic, period, right.Brooke Siler 46:09  It doesn't even serve the body in the same way that when you realize what Joe was asking, and I always kind of joke about this, how many times I looked at those pictures in the book before lockdown, you know, for years before, because Romana had them on her walls and all of that. And in my mind, he was not in great form, not matching what I was being told. So, like, he needs to do this, he needs to soften his knees. He needs to and then when I started, really, and I've read those books a lot of times. I mean, honestly, before lockdown, I had already they were dog eared and highlighted in every color anyway. But then I went back in and, you know, every time you reread something, you read it with new eyes you because it's where you are. You need it. It meets you where you are in that moment, and it met in this place that was so perfect, because I really read it, I really I heard it, I saw it, and I thought, let me try what he's actually saying, because I had not, not done that. I just, blind faith, went with what I knew from my teacher, of course, who you know again, no shade there, either. Like, fantastic. It got me so far. But then being able to take Joe's words and his vision and his you know, he wanted to help us really be in our bodies and move better during the day. So when we did it that way, when we really got into the nitty gritty of what he was asking, and then the feeling like Maria was saying after the photo shoot, that she was like, Oh my God, I feel incredible. Like, not exhausted, and, I mean, maybe exhausted from the energy of it, but like, the feeling in the body is a good feeling, as opposed to.Maria Earle 47:53  Not fighting the body I was not, I was not fighting myself doing the exercises. I think that's, I think that's really, I think there's really something to that, you know, that you're not in a battle against you and the exercise, or you and the shape, and you trying to get into the shape, be the shape and and, you know, you'll see, you'll see the pictures. It's, it's not rocket science. It's not anything incredibly incredible. It's actually pared down. It's actually not performative, and therefore it's, it's, it's gonna resonate at a different level. And for some people, they're gonna be, like, it's just that.Brooke Siler 48:42  I said there's gonna be people who just rip the new chapter off and throw it away.Maria Earle 48:46  Like, well, what is this? You know. But if you're ready for it and you're in, you're willing to, like, excavate, and do the, do the work, as they say, right, then you're going to be like, Oh, this is this. This there. This is different. This feels different. This is, this is me being in my body in a different way. It's in my body in my way, as opposed to in somebody else's way, where I'm trying to, you know, do that, yeah, that what's happening down there at the end of the line.Brooke Siler 49:34  Very internal chapter in its own way. You can, you can enjoy it for the beautiful photos. But really, what's happening inside Maria in it is what's really, it's about and, and it's, you know, it will, it will be a new thing that people can take or leave. But it's really, I dug deep, and then I combined it with this natural thing called pandiculation. Which is what dogs, our pets, do all the time. You know, this, this lengthening and it's and then when I looked at the archival footage, pictures of Joe and the videos, I was like, Wait, that's what he's doing. And that's what he was saying, natural law of nature, how we move. Watch the animals. I was like, you know it was. And so, yeah.Lesley Logan 50:23  Yeah, yeah. I, I'm, thank you for saying what pandiculation was because I was like, I'm gonna have to look that up.Brooke Siler 50:28  And by the time you're, you know, this comes out, you will.Lesley Logan 50:32  but I can't wait for that. But I it's true. Like, my, my dog gets out of bed every morning, and he does both stretches, right? And I like, look at that. I'm like, I don't, I don't get out of bed and go. Lesley Logan 50:41  But he, you know when he does it 30 or 40 times a day. And they do it every time they move, because we don't like if you try to stretch your dog, they don't like stretch. If you try to pull your dog's leg, they don't like that. What dogs are doing? Pandiculation was fascinating. And when we do it, when we it's basically the word for yawn and stretch. It was developed in the 70s, whatever. Anyway, when you yawn and stretch, we think we're stretching, but we're actually contracting. So when you do this, you're not actually stretching the front. You're contracting the back of you and then releasing. And it becomes a signal that's sent to the brain so you actually learn how to regulate your muscle tension. It's phenomenal. Joe didn't say the word pandiculation, but he absolutely asked us to do what the animals do, and that's what the animals do, because it circulates your blood. It's so freaking cool. I just can't wait. I honestly, you know. Lesley Logan 51:37  I keep watching. I sent Brooke a little gif of, like, someone like, watching the mailbox. I'm watching the mailbox. I'm like, she's like, Lesley, I don't have my copy yet. And I'm like. Brooke Siler 51:47  My copy, yeah, no, I can't wait. Lesley Logan 51:49  I I'm really, I'm really stoked for this. I think, I think also, we're ready. I think there's a huge part of the community that's ready for our conversation about this. I think women who are, like, seeking actual Pilates class, are seeking this conversation, and I think you're giving people permission to do it at home, which has always been something that, like, I'm a huge fan of like, I just think that, like, we keep saying we want Pilates to be accessible, but it's not necessarily like about the price of classes, y'all. It's like making sure they have the ability to do it independently, on their own, because I truly believe that that is where confidence is built. It's like creating this agency within themselves. Like, I can do this, you know, I can look at me, I can do these. I can do this move. I can I can feel this in my body, and then go on the day. Like, I think women especially need that internal strength and agency that, yes, it's great to have a teacher like any one of us, to have eyes on you and like to give you some actual corrections. But also, I think sometimes we are always outsourcing. People are like, what are we? Am I good enough to somebody else's opinion and and really, I just want women to have that. So when you Brooke told me about this, I was like, fuck yeah, I'm in whatever it is you're doing I'm in,Brooke Siler 53:06  Developing that sense of internal trust, instead of always asking for the approval to come from the outside. Way to get to start approving of ourselves, feeling that we can trust what we feel, what we know. I don't care if you're I always tell my class it doesn't matter what I say. Literally, if I come over and I'm in your face saying, lift your leg. Lift your if it is not right for you, do not do it. Do not listen to me. Please. You have full permission not to listen to me. Listen to you. Only you are in your body. Only you know what you're feeling. So it has to be a joint you know, conversation that's happening, it can't just come from one side, so I am also really here for the conversations that will come from this and, yeah.Lesley Logan 53:53  Okay, we, I think the three of us could talk for hours, and we're, I'm already, I sorry, I looked at the clock. Hope you have a few more minutes. We're gonna take a brief break, and then find out where people can find you, follow you, work with you and your Be It Action Items. Lesley Logan 54:08  All right, ladies, we'll go. So what Maria? Where do you hang out? Where's your favorite place? She's gonna drink her tea. Where's your favorite place for people to connect with you? How can they work with you? What do you got?Maria Earle 54:23  So people can look me up, find me, contact me through my website mariaearle.com I also have an IG handle that is my name, Maria Earle, and yeah, I would say those are the two best ways to connect with me.Lesley Logan 54:41  Perfect, Brooke, what about you? And where can they buy this book? If they haven't gotten it already?Brooke Siler 54:47  It will be at all your favorite booksellers. I hope, I mean it's, you know, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, all those kinds of great places. And hopefully we'll get it into, you know, small bookstores too. I love the old (inaudible) bookshops.Lesley Logan 54:59  But also, they don't sponsor the show, but I heard, I heard it's bookshop.org, y'all, if you want to support small business, small bookstops, you can look there and see if it's there. When you buy it there, then they send money to a local bookstore. I don't know how that works, but that's what the commercials say. And do you do you hang on Instagram? What's your website? Where can they find you for more?Brooke Siler 55:17  I think it's pretty simple. So it's BrookeSilerPilates, all one word, and that's the website. That's my Instagram handle, that's my Gmail account, BrookeSilerPilates@Gmail. (inaudible) It's a one-stop shop. Yeah, so you can and I'm very I do like, I am social. I do like sharing and hearing back from people. I feel like it's really funny on Instagram. I'll put something up and be like, tell me what you think. And everyone's like, this is great, but nobody answers like, the question, yeah. I'm like, no, no. I really mean it, like I actually want to be in a conversation with you, but.Lesley Logan 55:52  Yeah, no, I feel the same. Brooke, they don't, they don't do it for this year. Brooke Siler 55:55  Yeah. I don't need the flattery, like, thank you, but I don't need that. I just really, actually want to know what do you think and what do you what are you doing? And, yeah.Lesley Logan 56:04  Yeah, yeah. Well, you know what, that'll be our next that'll be our next thing is like, how do we get women to share what they're actually thinking without thinking what they're thinking is wrong, you know? But that's, that's another in the next 25 years. Okay, I feel like I have tons of takeaways, but I still we have to in the show how we always end it with our Be It Action Items, so bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted, steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Well, whoever wants to go first?Brooke Siler 56:34  I mean, yeah. I mean, so, you know, I listened to another podcast you did where that came up, and I realized that it was the orthodontist. She was wonderful, and yeah, and I was thinking I felt quite similarly. I just kind of never believed that I couldn't, that I can't. I just do I don't, I don't sit. And there are things that I sit in question for sure, I think I have, like many women, you know, the fear of being judged. Who the hell wants that? There's nothing nice about that. So there are times that, like putting myself out there can definitely, I can feel stopped, but I'm, I believe very much in pushing through that. And I, I have had a Buddhist mentor since for like, 18 years now and so. And she's always like, you know, the only way out is through. So you just, you push through. You go through that. So I push through fear. Like, if I see fear, I'm gonna head toward it. It may take me a while, but I'm going toward that number one and number two. I don't know if it's just some innate sense of confidence. I just when I have an idea, I want to share it. And when you, when I think of it as being something that I'm sharing, it doesn't feel like it's a scary thing. I'm like, I love it. You said you love it. Let's just do it, it. It's just like that. So I think, for me, when I think of it as sharing, rather than me doing something for you, then to react to it's much it just makes it much more palatable to move forward, because I love sharing. I'm a group, I'm a group, I'm a, I'm a. I like my independence. I like to be on my own. I do a lot of stu

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