Podcasts about Sibling

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartwarming Holiday Sibling Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Városligeti Műjégpálya fényei ragyogtak a sötét téli égbolt alatt.En: The lights of the Városligeti Műjégpálya shone brightly under the dark winter sky.Hu: A karácsonyi díszek és a forralt bor illata meghitt hangulatot teremtett.En: The Christmas decorations and the scent of mulled wine created a cozy atmosphere.Hu: A zene vidáman szólt, és a jégkarcolás nesze elvegyült az emberek nevetésével.En: Music played merrily, and the sound of skates scraping mixed with the laughter of people.Hu: Gábor idegesen állt a jég szélén, a korcsolyája fűzőjét igazgatva.En: Gábor stood nervously at the edge of the ice, adjusting his skate laces.Hu: Régóta nem volt Magyarországon, és a visszatérés nehezebbnek bizonyult, mint gondolta.En: He had not been in Hungary for a long time, and returning proved more difficult than he had imagined.Hu: Katalin előbukkant a tömegből, arca ragyogott a hideg ellenére is.En: Katalin emerged from the crowd, her face shining despite the cold.Hu: „Gábor!” – kiáltotta lelkesen, és az öccse felé integetett.En: "Gábor!" she called out enthusiastically, waving to her brother.Hu: Gábor mosolyogni próbált.En: Gábor tried to smile.Hu: Noha távol élt, Katalin mindig emlékeztette őt az otthon melegére.En: Even though he lived far away, Katalin always reminded him of the warmth of home.Hu: „Szia, Kati” – válaszolta, miközben a jégre lépett.En: "Hi, Kati," he replied as he stepped onto the ice.Hu: Gyermekként sokszor korcsolyáztak együtt; ez volt az egyik kedvenc emlékük.En: As kids, they often skated together; it was one of their favorite memories.Hu: Most azonban minden másnak tűnt.En: Now, however, everything seemed different.Hu: Katalin könnyedén suhant a jégen, míg Gábor óvatosan próbált belelendülni.En: Katalin glided effortlessly on the ice, while Gábor cautiously tried to get into the rhythm.Hu: „Milyen az élet Berlinben?” – kérdezte Katalin, remélve, hogy ettől oldottabbá válik a beszélgetés.En: "How is life in Berlin?" Katalin asked, hoping to make the conversation more relaxed.Hu: Gábor vállat vont.En: Gábor shrugged.Hu: „Rendben van. Csak... magányos néha.”En: "It's fine. Just... lonely sometimes."Hu: A szavak ott lebegtek köztük, mígnem Katalin megállt és a szemébe nézett.En: The words hung between them until Katalin stopped and looked into his eyes.Hu: „Miért nem jössz haza gyakrabban?” – kérdezte halkan, fájdalom csendült a hangjában.En: "Why don't you come home more often?" she asked softly, with a hint of pain in her voice.Hu: Gábor mélyet sóhajtott.En: Gábor sighed deeply.Hu: „Azt hittem, már nem számítok... hogy mire visszatalálok, késő lesz.”En: "I thought I didn't matter anymore... that by the time I found my way back, it would be too late."Hu: Ebben a pillanatban mindkettőjük szívében valami megváltozott.En: In that moment, something changed in both their hearts.Hu: Rájöttek, hogy a távolság nem csupán kilométerekben mérhető.En: They realized that distance is not just measured in kilometers.Hu: Gábor bűntudatos volt, míg Katalin dühös.En: Gábor felt guilty, while Katalin was angry.Hu: Most azonban csak a szeretet és a megértés maradt.En: But now, only love and understanding remained.Hu: Katalin megfogta az öccse kezét.En: Katalin took her brother's hand.Hu: „Hiányoztál, Gábor” – mondta melegen.En: "I've missed you, Gábor," she said warmly.Hu: Gábor legyűrte a könnyeit.En: Gábor fought back tears.Hu: „Te is nekem, Kati.”En: "I've missed you too, Kati."Hu: A jégpálya kivilágított világában a testvéri szeretet újra fellángolt.En: In the illuminated world of the ice rink, their sibling love rekindled.Hu: Ahogy köröztek a jégen, a korábbi félreértések és fájdalmak lassan elpárologtak.En: As they skated in circles on the ice, past misunderstandings and pain slowly evaporated.Hu: Mindketten ígéretet tettek, hogy többet dolgoznak kapcsolatukon, hogy többé ne váljanak el egymástól ilyen hosszú időre.En: They both promised to work harder on their relationship, so they wouldn't be apart for such a long time again.Hu: A jégtől távozva Katalin és Gábor az új kezdet reményével sétáltak vissza a város forgatagába.En: Leaving the ice, Katalin and Gábor walked back into the bustle of the city with the hope of a new beginning.Hu: Az éjszaka hidege már nem tűnt olyan ridegnek.En: The night's cold no longer seemed so harsh.Hu: Gábor megértette, hogy a család mindig befogadja, bárhol is éljen a világban.En: Gábor understood that family always welcomes you, no matter where you live in the world.Hu: Talán nem mindig lesz könnyű, de most már tudta, hogy az újra megtalált kötelék megéri minden erőfeszítést.En: It may not always be easy, but now he knew that the re-discovered bond was worth every effort.Hu: És ahogy a karácsonyi díszek fénye gyengéden ringott a szélben, testvérük összefonódott szívvel indultak tovább a közös úton.En: And as the lights of the Christmas decorations gently swayed in the wind, the siblings set out on their shared path with intertwined hearts. Vocabulary Words:shone: ragyogtakscent: illatamulled wine: forralt borcozy: meghittscraping: jégkarcolásnervously: idegesenedge: szélénadjusting: igazgatvaemerged: előbukkantenthusiastically: lelkesenglided: suhantcautiously: óvatosanshrugged: vállat vontlonely: magányoshint: csendültkilometers: kilométerekbenguilty: bűntudatosre-discovered: újra megtaláltrekindled: újra fellángoltevaporated: elapárologtakbustle: forgatagharsh: ridegnekwelcomes: befogadjaeffort: erőfeszítéstilluminated: kivilágítottintertwined: összefonódottpath: útondecorations: díszekfought back: legyűrtesoftly: halkan

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amidst the Storm: A Sibling's Fight to Heal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החורף בא ברעש, מביא איתו שלג כבד וכפור אל האזור ההררי שבו נמצא הבונקר הסודי.En: Winter came in with a roar, bringing heavy snow and frost to the mountainous area where the secret bunker was located.He: בתוך הבונקר, איילת, אחותו של איתן, התכרבלה בשמיכות עבות, גופה חם מדי מהמחלה הלא מובנת שתקפה אותה.En: Inside the bunker, Ayelet, Eitan's sister, was curled up in thick blankets, her body too warm from the mysterious illness that had struck her.He: איתן הביט בה בדאגה.En: Eitan watched her with concern.He: "אני חייב למצוא דרך לעזור לה," חשב בליבו.En: "I must find a way to help her," he thought to himself.He: האורות בבונקר היו מעומעמים.En: The lights in the bunker were dimmed.He: ריח קל של מתכת עמד באוויר, והשקט היה רק לעיתים מופר על ידי הרוח המייללת בחוץ.En: A faint smell of metal lingered in the air, and the silence was only occasionally broken by the howling wind outside.He: חנוכה הגיע, אבל רוח החג לא הורגשה כאן.En: Hanukkah had arrived, but the holiday spirit was not felt here.He: החנוכייה עמדה כאבן שאין לה הופכין, ולהבותיה בקושי האירו את האווירה העצובה.En: The menorah stood as an unturned stone, its flames barely lighting the somber atmosphere.He: ליד איילת ישבה שירה, חברה קרובה של המשפחה.En: Next to Ayelet sat Shira, a close family friend.He: היא אחזה בידה של איילת ולחשה מילים מרגיעות.En: She held Ayelet's hand and whispered soothing words.He: בפנים, הייתה חרדה מפני הבידוד והפחד מהחמרה במצבה של איילת.En: Inside, she was anxious about the isolation and fear of Ayelet's condition worsening.He: איתן ידע ששירה דואגת כמו גם הוא, אבל הוא רצה לתת לה תחושת ביטחון.En: Eitan knew that Shira was worried just like him, but he wanted to give her a sense of security.He: "נמצא פתרון," הבטיח בקול בטוח.En: "We will find a solution," he promised with a confident voice.He: אבל איתן לא היה בטוח בעצמו.En: But Eitan was not confident himself.He: האם יוכל להציל את אחותו?En: Could he save his sister?He: המחלה התפשטה במהירות, ומעט התרופות בבונקר לא הספיקו.En: The illness was spreading quickly, and the few medicines in the bunker were not enough.He: והסופה בחוץ הפכה יציאה לחיפוש עזרה לבלתי אפשרית.En: The storm outside made leaving to seek help impossible.He: איתן נאלץ להחליט.En: Eitan had to decide.He: להישאר כאן ולהשתמש במה שיש או לנסות לעבור דרך הסופה למקום בטוח יותר?En: Stay here and use what they had or try to get through the storm to a safer place?He: ואז, בעודו מהרהר, נזכר במשהו שנראה לו חסר משמעות תחילה - ספר ישן על צמחי מרפא שנותר בבונקר.En: Then, while pondering, he remembered something that initially seemed insignificant - an old book on medicinal plants left in the bunker.He: הוא חיפש והפך את הבונקר עד שמצא את הספר.En: He searched and rummaged through the bunker until he found the book.He: איתן דפדף בעמודים.En: Eitan leafed through the pages.He: לפתע, נתקל באיור של צמח מוכר.En: Suddenly, he came across an illustration of a familiar plant.He: "אולי זה יכול לעזור," אמר לעצמו בהתרגשות.En: "Maybe this can help," he said to himself with excitement.He: בזהירות, הוא הכין תמצית מצמח לבנדר יבש שמצא והיה בבונקר.En: Carefully, he prepared an extract from dried lavender he found in the bunker.He: ביד רועדת, הגיש את התמצית לאיילת.En: With a trembling hand, he offered the extract to Ayelet.He: היא שתתה לאט, עיניה נעצמות בעייפות.En: She drank slowly, her eyes closing in exhaustion.He: הלילה ירד והשלג המשיך לרדת.En: Night fell, and the snow kept falling.He: איתן לא עצם עין, מלווה במבטים חרדים את אחותו.En: Eitan didn't close his eyes, watching his sister with anxious glances.He: בבוקר, קרני שמש בודדות חדרו לבונקר.En: In the morning, a few rays of sun penetrated the bunker.He: איילת התעוררה, עורה לח יותר, מחייכת חיוך חלש.En: Ayelet awoke, her skin more moist, smiling a weak smile.He: "מרגישה טוב יותר?En: "Feeling better?"He: " שאל איתן, וציפייה בקולו.En: Eitan asked, anticipation in his voice.He: "כן," אמרה איילת בעייפות אך עם זיק של שמחה בעיניים.En: "Yes," said Ayelet tiredly but with a glint of joy in her eyes.He: איתן נשם לרווחה.En: Eitan breathed a sigh of relief.He: הוא הצליח.En: He succeeded.He: השלג החל לפוג, והם יכלו סוף סוף לצאת מהבונקר בבטחה.En: The snow began to clear, and they could finally leave the bunker safely.He: איתן, כעת עם ביטחון חדש, ידע שהוא יכול להגן על אהוביו בכל מצב.En: Eitan, now with newfound confidence, knew he could protect his loved ones in any situation.He: חנוכה נחגג מאוחר, אך השמחה בליבם הייתה אמיתית.En: Hanukkah was celebrated late, but the joy in their hearts was real.He: הסופה חלפה, אבל אהבת האחים נותרה חזקה מתמיד.En: The storm had passed, but the siblings' love remained stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:roar: רעשfrost: כפורbunker: בונקרcurled up: התכרבלהmysterious: לא מובנתstrike: תקפהconcern: דאגהdimmed: מעומעמיםlinger: עמדsomber: עצובהsoothing: מרגיעותisolation: בידודworsening: החמרהsecurity: ביטחוןconfident: בטוחspreading: מתפשטתrummaged: הפךillustration: איורfamiliar: מוכרextract: תמציתtrembling: רועדתexhaustion: עייפותpenetrated: חדרוanticipation: ציפייהsigh: נשימהrelief: לרווחהglint: זיקprotect: להגןcelebrated: נחגגjoy: שמחהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this special episode of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah explore how parents can talk openly with children about a sibling's anxiety. Joined by co-founder of InStride Health, Dr. Kat Boger, they discuss age-appropriate explanations, reducing stigma, supporting siblings' emotional needs, and avoiding unhelpful family accommodations. They offer practical, compassionate guidance for helping the whole family build resilience together. Tune in for important and practical advice on supporting your child with anxiety!Media ListAbout (InStride Health)Anxiety Disorders (MGH Clay Center)Talking to Kids About a Sibling's Mental Illness (MGH Clay Center)Growing Up With a Sibling With a Disability (MGH Clay Center)No Kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toddlerhood is full of big emotions, sudden shifts, and constant change- especially when a new baby is on the way. Today we will dive into what's really happening beneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this season of life with confidence, connection, and compassion. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I'm joined by Devon Kuntzman. Devon is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, a certified parent coach, and mother. Devon helps parents move beyond the “terrible twos” narrative, reframing toddlerhood as a powerful window for building emotional intelligence, secure relationships, and lifelong skills. Her work—and her book, Transforming Toddlerhood—offers practical, guilt-free support for this often misunderstood stage. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the most dangerous addiction in the world isn't drugs, alcohol, or gambling—but revenge? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. James Kimmel Jr., Yale School of Medicine researcher, attorney, and author of The Science of Revenge, to unpack what actually happens in our brains when we feel wronged, humiliated, or disrespected.   Dr. Kimmel breaks down the neuroscience behind revenge, why it lights up the brain the same way cocaine does, and how seeking retaliation gives us a temporary dopamine hit that ultimately leaves us worse off. We talk about anger, forgiveness, sibling rivalry, marriage conflict, parenting mistakes, and why forgiveness isn't weakness—it's one of the most powerful tools we have to reclaim peace, leadership, and self-control as men and fathers.     Timeline Summary    [0:00] Why revenge may be the most dangerous addiction in the world. [2:10] Introducing Dr. James Kimmel Jr. and his research on revenge and forgiveness. [3:02] How revenge activates the same brain circuitry as drugs like cocaine. [4:38] Dr. Kimmel's background as both a lawyer and Yale researcher. [6:33] Marriage, faith, and building a family with shared purpose over 37 years. [9:12] Advice on long-term marriage and selecting the right partner early. [13:23] Why revenge seeking escalates conflict in families and relationships. [16:17] Defining revenge as an addictive, pleasure-seeking process. [17:17] How grievances activate the brain's pain and reward systems. [21:25] Why emotional pain registers as physical pain in the brain. [23:13] Dopamine, craving, and why revenge never actually satisfies. [25:32] How the prefrontal cortex gets hijacked during revenge seeking. [28:06] Revenge cycles in marriage and intimate relationships. [31:20] Losing control: when logic shuts down during retaliation. [33:27] Larry shares a real-life road rage trigger moment. [37:39] How quickly fight-or-flight turns into revenge seeking. [39:52] Why only about 20% of people become "revenge addicted." [42:16] Differences between men and women when seeking revenge. [43:28] Why revenge plots dominate movies like John Wick and The Lion King. [47:07] Sibling rivalry and how revenge shows up between brothers. [54:23] Parenting discipline vs. revenge-driven punishment. [58:25] Why forgiveness is essential for breaking the revenge cycle.     Five Key Takeaways Revenge activates the same brain circuits as drugs and gambling, making it addictive and compulsive for some people.  Emotional wounds register as real physical pain in the brain, triggering a desire to self-medicate through retaliation.  Revenge provides temporary relief but increases anger, anxiety, and depression after the dopamine fades.  Parents can unintentionally cross the line from discipline into revenge, especially when ego and shame are triggered.  Forgiveness is not weakness—it's neuroscience. It's one of the most powerful ways to reclaim control, peace, and leadership.  Links & Resources The Science of Revenge: https://bit.ly/4q1khVd Bark Monitoring for Families: https://thedadedge.com/bark Podcast Shownotes: http://thedadedge.com/1414     Closing Remark   If this episode challenged the way you think about anger, conflict, and forgiveness, please take a moment to rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Your support helps us reach more men who want to lead with intention instead of reaction.

Medical student Chuka Onuh and orthopedic surgery resident Ogechukwu Onuh discuss their article, "A sibling's guide to surviving medical school." They share lessons learned as siblings navigating medical training, focusing on the critical need to be intentional with time and avoid the "illusion of productivity." Chuka and Ogechukwu emphasize that study habits must be adaptable (like switching from Anki to practice questions for USMLE exams) and that students must learn to advocate for themselves. The conversation also explores the biggest challenge of the medical school journey: protecting your identity outside the white coat, prioritizing relationships, and building resilience to avoid burnout. Learn the habits and mindset shifts necessary to survive medical school with your sense of self intact. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Managing homeschool with a toddler underfoot can feel like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle. In this updated episode, we go beyond the basics and share evolved strategies for families trying to keep older kids learning while younger siblings demand attention. We'll talk about realistic routines, age-appropriate independence, managing guilt, and how to keep everyone (mostly) sane. Whether your little one is climbing counters or just ditching naps, we've got fresh ideas for making it work. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89 How We Manage The Younger Sibling - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/52 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Love: A Sibling Bond Amidst Zhangjiajie Mystique Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在冬至这天，梁和梅开车驶入了张家界国家森林公园。En: On the day of the winter solstice, Liang and Mei drove into Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.Zh: 车窗外，巨大的砂岩柱在冬日薄雾中显得神秘而美丽。En: Outside the car window, the giant sandstone pillars appeared mysterious and beautiful in the winter's light mist.Zh: 这里的景色像极了仙境，令人生出温柔的敬畏。En: The scenery here was akin to a fairyland, inspiring a gentle awe.Zh: “哥，我们到哪儿了？”梅望着窗外，轻声问道。En: "Brother, where have we arrived?" Mei asked softly, looking outside the window.Zh: 她的声音中夹杂着一丝颤抖。En: Her voice carried a slight tremble.Zh: “快到了。”梁回答，眼神专注地看着前方的道路。En: "We're almost there," Liang replied, his eyes focused on the road ahead.Zh: 他今晚原本打算载梅去一个特别的地方，一起庆祝冬至。En: Tonight, he originally planned to take Mei to a special place to celebrate the winter solstice together.Zh: 路上的沉默像是一道无形的障碍。En: The silence on the road felt like an invisible barrier.Zh: 自从他们的父亲去世后，这种障碍一直横亘在兄妹之间。En: Since their father's passing, this barrier had always existed between the siblings.Zh: 他们终于抵达了目的地，一个能远眺整个峡谷的平台。En: They finally reached their destination, a platform offering a panoramic view of the entire canyon.Zh: 雪轻轻地铺满大地，洁白无瑕。En: Snow gently covered the ground, pristine and spotless.Zh: 梅环视四周，深吸一口气，试图消解胸中的压抑。En: Mei looked around, taking a deep breath in an attempt to dissolve the oppression in her chest.Zh: 梁走到她身边，声音温和地说：“梅，我们可以点个灯笼，为爸祈愿。”En: Liang walked up to her and said gently, "Mei, we can light a lantern to send our wishes to Dad."Zh: 梅犹豫了一会儿。En: Mei hesitated for a moment.Zh: 她对父亲的去世感到无所适从，不知道如何面对。En: She felt lost over their father's death, unsure of how to face it.Zh: 但最终，还是点了头。En: But in the end, she nodded.Zh: “好，我想这样做。”她用低柔的语调答应了。En: "Okay, I want to do that," she agreed in a soft tone.Zh: 梁从车里拿出准备好的纸灯笼和火柴。En: Liang took out the prepared paper lantern and matches from the car.Zh: 他们点燃灯笼，小心翼翼地将火苗送入天际。En: They lit the lantern, carefully sending the flame into the sky.Zh: “爸会希望我们好好的。”梁忽然开口，他声音有些沙哑。En: "Dad would want us to be well," Liang suddenly said, his voice a bit hoarse.Zh: 梅点头，眼眶红了。En: Mei nodded, her eyes reddening.Zh: 她也想起了父亲温暖的笑容，以及他对他们兄妹的爱。En: She, too, remembered their father's warm smile and his love for them.Zh: “我希望我们以后能聊聊，好吗？”梁转头看着妹妹，流露出坦诚。En: "I hope we can talk more in the future, okay?" Liang turned to look at his sister, showing sincerity.Zh: 梅擦了擦眼泪，勉强笑了笑：“好，哥。”En: Mei wiped her tears and forced a smile: "Okay, brother."Zh: 这时，灯笼已经越飞越高，慢慢消失在夜空中。En: By now, the lantern had flown higher and higher, slowly disappearing into the night sky.Zh: 兄妹俩手握着手，心中多了份轻松。En: The siblings held hands, feeling a sense of relief.Zh: 他们知道这份记忆和牵挂永远不会消失。En: They knew this memory and the bond would never fade.Zh: 在张家界这片宁静壮丽的冬日之景中，梁和梅彼此依靠着，感受到了一种从未有过的温暖。En: In the tranquil and magnificent winter scenery of Zhangjiajie, Liang and Mei leaned on each other, feeling a warmth never felt before.Zh: 家人之间，即便不在身边，爱意仍在飘荡，像点燃的灯笼，永远引导着他们向前。En: Among family, even when not by their side, love continues to linger, like the lit lantern, forever guiding them forward. Vocabulary Words:solstice: 冬至sandstone: 砂岩mysterious: 神秘akin: 像极了awe: 敬畏barrier: 障碍pristine: 洁白无瑕hesitated: 犹豫oppression: 压抑lantern: 灯笼matches: 火柴hoarse: 沙哑sincerity: 坦诚faded: 消失relief: 轻松tranquil: 宁静magnitude: 壮丽linger: 飘荡guiding: 引导tremble: 颤抖focused: 专注silence: 沉默platform: 平台canyon: 峡谷panoramic: 远眺spotless: 无瑕flame: 火苗reddening: 红了smile: 笑容oppression: 压抑

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winter Bonds: A Sibling Journey on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在冬天有一种特别的魅力。En: The Changcheng has a special charm in the winter.Zh: 白雪轻轻躺在墙头，仿佛给这历史悠久的建筑披上了一层洁白的披风。En: The white snow gently lies on the walls, as if draping a white cloak over this ancient structure.Zh: 在这个冬至节，连和她的哥哥伟决定来到这里旅行。En: On this Dongzhi Festival, Lian and her brother Wei decided to travel here.Zh: 对连来说，这不仅是一次简单的旅行，更是一个修复与哥哥感情的机会。En: For Lian, it was not just a simple trip; it was an opportunity to mend her relationship with her brother.Zh: 连满怀期待地看着伟，但他一直盯着手机，手指在屏幕上飞快地滑动。En: Lian looked at Wei with anticipation, but he kept staring at his phone, his fingers swiftly sliding across the screen.Zh: 他正忙着处理工作邮件，对连的盛情视而不见。En: He was busy dealing with work emails, ignoring Lian's enthusiasm.Zh: 连知道伟是个工作狂，但她希望在这个特别的节日里，能够让他停下脚步，享受与家人共度的时光。En: Lian knew Wei was a workaholic, but she hoped that during this special holiday, he could pause and enjoy time with family.Zh: 为了引起伟的注意，连决定带他来到一个长城上著名的景点。En: To catch Wei's attention, Lian decided to take him to a famous spot on the Great Wall.Zh: 这里景色壮丽，既能让人忘记城市的喧嚣，也是重温历史的好地方。En: The scenery here is magnificent, capable of making one forget the noise of the city and a good place to revisit history.Zh: 伟勉强答应了，心不在焉地收起了手机。En: Wei reluctantly agreed, absentmindedly putting away his phone.Zh: 他们沿着蜿蜒的长城缓缓前行。En: They slowly walked along the winding Great Wall.Zh: 寒风呼啸，但连心里却是温暖的。En: The cold wind howled, but Lian felt warm inside.Zh: 忽然，天空中降下了雪花，开始时零零落落，不久后便化作一场雪暴。En: Suddenly, snowflakes began to fall from the sky, sparse at first, but soon turned into a snowstorm.Zh: 大雪遮蔽了视线，脚下的路变得滑溜不堪。En: The heavy snow obscured their vision, and the path beneath their feet became treacherously slippery.Zh: 连和伟必须携手合作，找到安全的回程路。En: Lian and Wei had to work together to find a safe way back.Zh: 在这一刻，伟放下了他的手机，专注地帮助连。En: At that moment, Wei put down his phone and focused on helping Lian.Zh: 他用手护着连的肩，指引着她小心前行。En: He sheltered her shoulder with his hand, guiding her carefully forward.Zh: 一路上，他们并肩而行，彼此靠近，渐渐找回了昔日的亲密。En: Along the way, they walked side by side, drawing closer to each other, gradually rekindling their old closeness.Zh: 最终，他们安全地回到了避风处。En: Eventually, they safely returned to a sheltered place.Zh: 夜幕降临，连和伟围坐在餐桌前，共享节日的团圆汤圆。En: As night fell, Lian and Wei sat around the table, sharing the holiday reunion tangyuan.Zh: 甜甜的汤圆象征着团圆，连微笑着对伟说：“试着多和家人在一起，也许会发现其中的快乐。”En: The sweet tangyuan symbolized reunion, and Lian smiled at Wei and said, “Try to spend more time with family, and maybe you'll find joy in it.”Zh: 伟点了点头，若有所思地回答：“也许工作不是一切。”En: Wei nodded thoughtfully and replied, “Maybe work isn't everything.”Zh: 这个冬至夜，连和伟在讲述过去的故事中，重新找到了彼此。En: On this Winter Solstice night, Lian and Wei found each other again through stories of the past.Zh: 他们明白，家人才是人生中最重要的陪伴，哪怕在寒冷的冬天，也能带来温暖。En: They understood that family is the most important companionship in life, bringing warmth even in the coldest winter.Zh: 通过这次长城之旅，连收获了表达自己的勇气，而伟领悟到了家庭的重要。En: Through this trip to the Great Wall, Lian gained the courage to express herself, and Wei realized the importance of family.Zh: 就这样，在灯火明亮的屋内，她和哥哥一起迎来了一个温暖的冬至节。En: Thus, in the brightly lit house, she and her brother welcomed a warm Winter Solstice together. Vocabulary Words:charm: 魅力draping: 披上ancient: 历史悠久的anticipation: 期待swiftly: 飞快地workaholic: 工作狂magnificent: 壮丽absentmindedly: 心不在焉地winding: 蜿蜒的howled: 呼啸obscured: 遮蔽treacherously: 滑溜不堪sheltered: 避风处gradually: 渐渐rekindling: 找回tangyuan: 汤圆symbolized: 象征着joy: 快乐thoughtfully: 若有所思地companionship: 陪伴courage: 勇气express: 表达lit: 明亮snowscape: 雪景trek: 旅行relationship: 感情swift: 迅速的leisure: 休闲sentiment: 情感perspective: 视角

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: I have a friend whose 12-year-old adopted son (adopted at age 6) has been sexually abusing his younger siblings. She self-reported to CPS and law enforcement,  but they have not done a formal removal yet, and their solutions involved bringing the child back home or kinship (not an option). The offending child is currently in a temporary behavioral hospital, and a Refusal to Assume Parental Responsibility was opened on my friend because she will not pick him up, especially not until he receives specialized treatment for sexual aggression. The other children deserve a safe home to heal. Has anyone been through this before? If, after treatment, she still does not feel like it's in the children's best interest for him to return home, what are her options? Resources:Resources for Finding an Adoption-Competent TherapistGil Institute for Trauma Recovery & EducationHelping a Child Heal from Sexual AbuseSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Snowfall, Stage Lights, and Sibling Surprises: A Lucia Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I skolan var det dags för årets stora Luciafirande.En: At school, it was time for the year's big Luciafirande (Lucia celebration).Sv: Det var vinter, och snön hade börjat falla över den lilla staden.En: It was winter, and snow had started to fall over the small town.Sv: Skolans aula var fylld med förväntansfulla föräldrar och syskon.En: The school's auditorium was filled with expectant parents and siblings.Sv: Det doftade pepparkakor och glögg, och överallt lyste ljusen från de vackra julprydnaderna.En: The scent of pepparkakor (gingerbread cookies) and glögg (mulled wine) filled the air, and everywhere the lights of the beautiful Christmas decorations shone.Sv: Lars stod nervöst bakom scenen.En: Lars stood nervously behind the stage.Sv: Han hade övat dag och natt på sin roll som tomtenisse.En: He had rehearsed day and night for his role as a Christmas elf.Sv: Det var viktigt för honom att få allting perfekt.En: It was important for him to get everything perfect.Sv: Han ville så gärna att hans pappa skulle vara stolt över honom.En: He so wanted his dad to be proud of him.Sv: Men hans mage knöt sig när han hörde sin syster Elin skrika utanför scenen.En: But his stomach tightened when he heard his sister Elin scream outside the stage.Sv: "Elin, snälla, kan du lugna ner dig?"En: "Elin, please, can you calm down?"Sv: viskade Lars i hennes öra.En: whispered Lars in her ear.Sv: Elin hade alltid varit den som gjorde livet mer komplicerat.En: Elin had always been the one who made life more complicated.Sv: Hon gillade att stå i centrum, men på sitt eget sätt.En: She liked to be the center of attention, but in her own way.Sv: "Mamma och pappa bråkar igen där ute", sa hon nonchalant och himlade med ögonen.En: "Mom and dad are arguing again out there," she said nonchalantly and rolled her eyes.Sv: Deras föräldrars ständiga gräl verkade inte röra henne.En: Their parents' constant arguments didn't seem to faze her.Sv: Lars tog ett djupt andetag.En: Lars took a deep breath.Sv: "Vi måste klara det här, Elin.En: "We have to get through this, Elin.Sv: Det är viktigt för mig."En: It's important to me."Sv: Han försökte låta bestämd.En: He tried to sound determined.Sv: Plötsligt hördes ett namn som ropades upp.En: Suddenly a name was called out.Sv: En av skådespelarna saknades.En: One of the actors was missing.Sv: Elin tittade på Lars, och innan han visste ordet av det, sprang hon upp på scenen och började spela rollen.En: Elin looked at Lars, and before he knew it, she ran onto the stage and began playing the role.Sv: Hon förändrades, från rebell till stjärna.En: She transformed, from rebel to star.Sv: Publiken applåderade och skrattade.En: The audience applauded and laughed.Sv: Lars kunde knappt tro sina ögon.En: Lars could hardly believe his eyes.Sv: Trots kaoset hemma hade hans syster räddat föreställningen.En: Despite the chaos at home, his sister had saved the performance.Sv: Men när han tittade ut mot publiken, kunde han se sina föräldrar gräla i korridoren.En: But when he looked out at the audience, he could see his parents arguing in the corridor.Sv: Lars kände en blandning av besvikelse och lättnad.En: Lars felt a mix of disappointment and relief.Sv: Det viktigaste var nu att de andra barnen och han själva hade gjort en bra föreställning.En: The most important thing now was that the other kids and he himself had put on a good show.Sv: När applåderna dog ut och ridån föll, kände Lars ändå ett lugn.En: When the applause died down and the curtain fell, Lars felt a sense of calm.Sv: Hans vänner kom fram, tackade och kramade honom.En: His friends came up, thanked him, and hugged him.Sv: Han märkte hur hans bror och syster också kom för att ge honom en kram.En: He noticed how his brother and sister also came to give him a hug.Sv: På vägen hem, med snön som knarrade under fötterna, insåg Lars att hans egen känsla av prestation var viktigare än hans föräldrars godkännande.En: On the way home, with the snow crunching underfoot, Lars realized that his own sense of accomplishment was more important than his parents' approval.Sv: Han såg på Elin, och för första gången kände han sig tacksam för hennes oväntade sätt att lösa saker.En: He looked at Elin, and for the first time, he felt grateful for her unexpected way of solving things.Sv: Lucianatten hade blivit speciell på ett sätt han inte hade förväntat sig.En: The Lucianatten (Lucia night) had become special in a way he hadn't expected.Sv: Elin log mot honom, och de gick tillsammans hemåt, medan stjärnorna glittrade över den snötäckta villagatan.En: Elin smiled at him, and they walked home together while the stars glittered above the snow-covered suburban street. Vocabulary Words:auditorium: aulaexpectant: förväntansfullasiblings: syskonmulled wine: glöggnervously: nervöststomach: magecalm down: lugna ner digcenter of attention: stå i centrumrebellion: rebellcorridor: korridorendisappointment: besvikelserelief: lättnadaccomplishment: prestationapproval: godkännandescream: skrikaapplauded: applåderadeglittered: glittradeunexpected: oväntattightened: knöt sigdeterministic: bestämdtransformed: förändradescurtain: ridåncrunching: knarradegestured: himmadenight: nattenembraced: kramadechaos: kaosetapplause: applådernapath: vägencomplex: komplicerat

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In this episode, I answer a question from Kylee about sibling jealousy — specifically how her seven-year-old daughter reacts during her siblings' birthdays. I explain how birth order plays a significant role in this dynamic and why middle children often struggle with attention and identity. I walk through how jealousy fits into the bigger picture of being "the forgotten child" in a family of five, and why her daughter's reactions make sense developmentally. I also share practical steps to reduce jealousy and strengthen connection, including building in weekly one-on-one time with each child, setting clear expectations long before birthdays arrive, and validating feelings while still holding limits. Over time, as her daughter's self-esteem grows through play therapy and through connection at home, these reactions will naturally lessen. Ask Me Questions:  Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com My Book: Device Detox: A Parent's Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids - https://a.co/d/bThnKH9 Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/ My Newsletter Signup: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/ My Podcast Partner, Gabb Wireless: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/ Common References: Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Landreth, G.L., & Bratton, S.C. (2019). Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Sibling duo Hal and Harper are best friends, and have been ever since they lost their mother as children. But is there such a thing as being too close? And when your family is your life raft, what does it look like to let go? Cooper Raiff, the writer, director and star of the TV series HAL & HARPER tells guest host Simran Hans why he had to get Lili Reinhart to play his big sister, and how he summoned his inner 7 year old to play Hal.All episodes of HAL & HARPER are now streaming on MUBI in the US, Latin America and FranceTo stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

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This week on Sibling Watchery, Bob and Monét break down the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Meet the Queens promo. They react to the Season 18 cast reveal, review the promo video, and debate which Drag Race season had the best promo ever. They share early predictions for the queens who will do well and analyze the contestants' answers about why they chose to compete. They also discuss signature scents, the correct way to apply fragrance, and which cereal mascot is secretly the hottest. Plus, is this the smartest Drag Race cast yet, is Monét already coming for a queen, which contestant should join the Sibling Rivalry family, and is every queen somewhere on the Drag Delusion spectrum? Thanks to our sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/rivalry #rulapod For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://HomeChef.com/RIVALRY Visit https://WaldenU.edu. Walden University. Set a Course for Change®. Certified to operate by SCHEV Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 284, where we will be discussing chapter 20 of Lady Midnight, Long Ago Join the discussion in our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/286288765619887 Follow us on Instagram @Downworlderdishpodcast  E-mail us: downworlderdish@gmail.com Intro Music - The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers Music from https://filmmusic.io Outro Music - "Ice Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)  License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Sibling Bonds in the Winter of Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Vigelandparken lå stille under snøens lune teppe.En: Vigelandparken lay still under the cozy blanket of snow.No: Det var dagen før jul, og det store familietreffet skulle finne sted.En: It was the day before Christmas, and the big family gathering was about to take place.No: Elsa sto ved inngangen og trakk pusten dypt.En: Elsa stood at the entrance and took a deep breath.No: Hun hadde ikke sett familien på mange år.En: She hadn't seen her family in many years.No: Vinden bet i dekket hennes kinn, men nervene var den virkelig bitende følelsen.En: The wind bit at her covered cheeks, but the nerves were the real biting sensation.No: Sindre var allerede der.En: Sindre was already there.No: Han hadde alltid vært den ansvarlige, den som ble igjen da Elsa forlot hjemmet for å følge drømmen om å bli kunstner.En: He had always been the responsible one, the one who stayed behind when Elsa left home to follow her dream of becoming an artist.No: Han snudde seg mot Elsa da hun nærmet seg.En: He turned toward Elsa as she approached.No: Ansiktet hans var stramt, og Elsa kjente på skyldfølelsen.En: His face was tight, and Elsa felt a pang of guilt.No: "Hei, Sindre," sa hun forsiktig.En: "Hi, Sindre," she said cautiously.No: "Hei," svarte han kort.En: "Hi," he answered briefly.No: Blikkene deres møttes kort, før han så bort.En: Their gazes met briefly before he looked away.No: Det var så mye usagt mellom dem.En: There was so much unsaid between them.No: De begynte å gå langs den snødekte stien.En: They began to walk along the snow-covered path.No: Skulpturene rundt dem sto som tause vitner til familiens historie.En: The sculptures around them stood as silent witnesses to the family's history.No: Elsa visste at hun måtte si noe, før stillheten mellom dem ble uutholdelig.En: Elsa knew she had to say something before the silence between them became unbearable.No: "Jeg vet at jeg forlot deg med mye ansvar," sa Elsa endelig.En: "I know I left you with a lot of responsibility," Elsa said finally.No: "Men det var noe jeg måtte gjøre.En: "But it was something I had to do."No: "Sindre stanset og så rett på henne.En: Sindre stopped and looked directly at her.No: "Det føltes ikke slik da.En: "It didn't feel that way then.No: Jeg følte meg forlatt.En: I felt abandoned."No: "Elsa svelget tungt.En: Elsa swallowed thickly.No: "Jeg skjønner det.En: "I understand.No: Jeg tenkte ikke hvordan det ville være for deg.En: I didn't think about how it would be for you."No: "Sindre så ut i parken, pusten hans skyet i vinterkulda.En: Sindre looked out into the park, his breath clouding in the winter cold.No: "Det var ensomt," innrømmet han.En: "It was lonely," he admitted.No: "Jeg savnet hvordan vi pleide å være.En: "I missed how we used to be."No: "Elsa visste at dette var hennes sjanse.En: Elsa knew this was her chance.No: "Jeg også," sa hun.En: "I did too," she said.No: "Jeg savner å ha en bror som jeg kan stole på.En: "I miss having a brother I can rely on."No: "De sto der en stund, bare lyden av vind som rustet i trærne.En: They stood there for a while, only the sound of the wind rustling in the trees.No: Elsa følte en ro, blandet med angst over tiden som hadde gått tapt.En: Elsa felt a calmness mixed with anxiety over the time that had been lost.No: "Kan vi starte på nytt?En: "Can we start over?"No: " spurte hun forsiktig.En: she asked cautiously.No: Sindre nikket sakte.En: Sindre nodded slowly.No: "Vi kan prøve," sa han.En: "We can try," he said.No: "Tilgi meg for å ha vært bitter.En: "Forgive me for being bitter."No: "Elsa smilte svakt.En: Elsa smiled faintly.No: "Jeg vil gjerne prøve å forstå deg.En: "I'd like to try to understand you."No: "De begynte å gå igjen, side om side.En: They began walking again, side by side.No: Vigelandparkens ro omfavnet dem, akkurat som den friske snøen.En: The tranquility of Vigelandparken embraced them, just like the fresh snow.No: Julen var en tid for forsoning, og selv under den kalde, mørke vinteren i Oslo, føltes det som om noe nytt våknet mellom dem.En: Christmas was a time for reconciliation, and even during the cold, dark winter in Oslo, it felt like something new was awakening between them. Vocabulary Words:cozy: luneblanket: teppegathering: familiietreffetbreath: pustennerves: nerveneapproached: nærmettight: stramtguilty: skyldfølelsebriefly: kortunsaid: usagtwitnesses: vitnerbearable: utholdeligresponsibility: ansvarabandoned: forlattswallowed: svelgetclouding: skyetlonely: ensomtmiss: savnetrely: stolerustling: rustetcalmness: roanxiety: angstforgiveness: tilgifaintly: svakttranquility: roembraced: omfavnetreconciliation: forsoningawakening: våknetbitten: bitendestruggle: kamp

I've never known whether to call myself a firstborn or not. I have an older half-sister, and the dynamic has always been ambiguous. Now, she and I have historically gotten along very well. She was fun and I was precocious, so there was much mischievous benefit in our truces. The exceptions to that rule were the occasions when we were deciding who gets to be in charge. Our little sister was also under the impression that fortune favors the bold, and she threw her own elbows quite frequently. (Being the baby of the family holds its own lore.) Add to this the fact that all our cousins were next door and across the street, and the gang's organization often closely resembled the bloody power struggles of medieval England.  Birth order dynamics have shifted a bit over the years in America as we've wrestled out what it means to live in a democracy, but it's still a part of everyday social discourse. Regardless of who's in the national Congress this term, firstborn daughters in particular seem to have united online in the shared struggle against chaos in their extended families. The conversation seems to revolve around the felt burden of being the one people are looking to; laying extra responsibility upon; maybe the only one who could care as much as Mom or Grandma once did. I'm not a psychologist, but it looks like a pattern to me, bearing itself out even when we're far from home.   Closer to my field, we see the Bible is not silent on this issue. Sibling striving forms perhaps the strongest negative theme in all of Scripture. Certainly, it's where sin seems to hit home first and hardest. From Cain and Abel through the prodigal son and his elder brother, the resounding testimony is that our cosmic conflicts start in the nursery. I mean, 4000 years later Ishmael and Israel are still making the news headlines.  This Sunday of Advent traditionally deals with the theme of peace, born into the world as a Firstborn Prince. Colossians 1 joins the chorus of Scriptural texts about how there can be only one Firstborn, and what a difference it makes who that person is, and what he does with his siblings! I hope to see you there. 

From ungrateful Thanksgiving guests at Russell Wilson's house to a horror story about 7 stuck tampons, nothing is off-limits in this episode.Welcome back to Palm Wine Central! In this chaotic episode, Uncle AK, Tutu, and Hannah break down the wildest stories from the holidays. We discuss Travon Boykin's ungrateful comments after spending Thanksgiving with Ciara and Russell Wilson, and why some houseguests just need to be kicked out.Things get very real as we dive into concert etiquette (why are y'all sitting down at Burna Boy?!), the struggle of student loans, and the absolute horror of a viral story where a woman left 7 tampons inside her body. Plus, we debate if money can buy happiness, why men lean on women in the club, and if we would donate a kidney to a sibling who drinks.CHAPTERS: - Intro & The "Birthday Shot" Rule - Thanksgiving Recaps & Leftover Rules (3 Days Max!) - The Russell Wilson & Travon Boykin Drama: Was He Ungrateful? - "Sassy Men" & The Sagging Pants Debate - Club Etiquette: Men, STOP Leaning on Us! - Celebrity Hall Passes & Concert Prices (Beyoncé vs. Burna Boy) - Money Can Buy a Bed, But Not Sleep? (The Money Debate) - Trump, Student Loans & "Fake" Doctors- Bosses Stealing Credit at Work - The Horror Story: 7 Tampons Stuck for 3 Weeks?!

Once again, I want to open with "I'm sorry" for all of this. If you're considering condemning us to content creator hell for our takes, first consider the question: What Would Charlie Do? Charlie would say, despite our worst takes, we are still redeemable! So, we're doing the first two seasons of Hazbin Hotel and doing a 200 level discussion on universalism about salvation and why it may be the best option for believers but it's still a legitimizing myth. Please don't hate us! Hazbin Hotel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazbin_Hotel Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Sibling shows: Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Content Preview: Harrow the Ninth and Unreliable Narrators

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This week on Minimalish, I'm welcoming Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, for a conversation every toddler parent needs, especially during the holiday season. Devon brings so much clarity and compassion to the toddler years, and this episode is full of encouragement and truly helpful strategies you can start using right away. We talk about what's really going on beneath “big behaviors,” why toddlerhood is such an important developmental season, and how a lot of the work actually starts with us—our emotions, our expectations, and the environment we create. Devon also shares practical tips for everyday challenges, including navigating sibling conflict, managing screen time, prepping for busy seasons (like holidays) so you and your kids can handle transitions with more ease, and setting boundaries with family and friends in a way that protects your values. If you're craving more peace, confidence, and connection in your home—especially with little ones in the toddler stage (though the tips can span many ages of childhood)— then this episode is for you. Links from this episode: Devon's Website Devon on Instagram (@transformingtoddlerhood) Check out Devon's Book: Transforming Toddlerhood Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Holiday episodes: Declutter with me (Holiday Edition) A Values Based Holiday Season with Kat Steck Values Based holiday spending with Jen Hygge Holidays with Diane in Denmark Mental Decluttering for the Holidays Getting intentional about Gift Giving Thinking Ahead for Intentional Holiday Traditions Holiday Q&A (dealing with the influx of stuff, Finding time to rest, Traditions, etc) Teaching our kids contentment and gratitude with Rachel Cruze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the holidays felt lighter, calmer, and actually joyful this year? In this live episode, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlet to talk about the invisible load so many of us carry during the season. We get into why everything suddenly feels heavier, how to spot the unrealistic standards that drain us, and simple ways to bring more ease, presence, and teamwork into your home. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by holiday magic making, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a reset.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ How can I reduce my holiday mental load?→ What causes holiday stress for moms?→ How do I set realistic holiday expectations?→ What is the mental load during the holidays?→ How can couples share holiday responsibilities?Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com.→ JASPR | JASPR is offering $300 off to Be Well listeners Just go to https://jaspr.co/bewell and use my code BEWELL→ Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at https://kosterina.com/bewell→ Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:31 - “Let's actually enjoy the holidays”→ 00:06:55 - Ditching unrealistic goals→ 00:09:36 - Making memories that matter→ 00:12:47 - Breaking down the mental load→ 00:21:16 - When communication fails→ 00:27:02 - Navigating holiday conflict→ 00:29:48 - How to offload the mental load→ 00:32:09 - Intention vs impact: getting it right→ 00:35:24 - Sibling rivalry or teamwork?→ 00:39:33 - Big picture self care for parents→ 00:42:24 - Managing mom guilt→ 00:45:55 - Asking for support without stressCheck Out Dr. Morgan: → Instagram → Website → Books → Course Check Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ YouTube→ Facebook

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Join Me for the 12-Day Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge A homeschool mom self-care challenge that honours you. Homeschool mama, I see you. December is here, and it feels like an avalanche of ALL the things.Every month as a homeschool mom is full, but December? It's a whole new level. You're trying to finish things up, or you’re moving into a unit study on Christmas, you’re purchasing, prepping, planning, and playing—and you just added a part time-job to your full-time job. But as a homeschool mama, when December rolls around, mama ain’t looking after herself, she’s looking, after ALL the things. And though ALL the things are a whole lot of things EVERY other month, December’s ALL the things is an exponential set of things. Though you’re trying to do all the things, fulfill the expectations, and make it magical for your kids, you can’t do a little bit more if you didn’t already incorporate an approach to maintain margins and pursue purposeful living. That's why I'm inviting you to join me for the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge for Homeschool Moms. This isn't another TO DO list. It's a TO GIVE list—a way to give back to yourself. Join the 12 Day Self-Care Challenge Why Self-Care Matters As homeschool moms, we have a unique calling. We're deeply present with our kids, invested in their well-being, and working hard to create meaningful memories and learning experiences. We savor moments of: Watching our kids harmoniously play together (sometimes). Cheering them on as they tackle new challenges. Seeing their excitement as they pursue new interests. Building lifelong memories as a family. But there's another side to this season: The constant stream of emotions (theirs and ours). Sibling squabbles. Complaints and meltdowns. And, of course, the never-ending mundane tasks—laundry, dishes, meals, and errands. Even when we handle these challenges with grace, the emotional and mental investment is enormous. Add the holidays to the mix, and it's no wonder we feel stretched thin. The Secret Ingredient to a (more) Peaceful Holiday Season Here's the thing: you matter too. Your well-being is not just an afterthought—it's the foundation of a happy family life and a peaceful holiday season. Self-care: Refills your energy so you can approach the holidays with calm and joy. Models healthy balance and boundaries for your children. Helps you manage stress and let go of perfection. Strengthens your emotional resilience to handle challenges with patience and grace. Creates space for joy and presence, helping you savor the small, magical moments. When you care for yourself, you're giving your family the best gift of all—a peaceful, grounded, and joyful mama. What You'll Get in the 12-Day Challenge In just fifteen minutes a day—maybe even five—you'll explore simple, practical self-care strategies that fit into your busy December. These strategies aren't just for the holidays; they're tools to carry into the new year, helping you nurture yourself and your family with greater ease and satisfaction. By the end of these 12 days, you'll feel: More energized. More connected to yourself. And more at peace as you move through this beautiful, busy season. And so we must take care of ourselves. Join the 12 Days of Homeschool Mom Self-Care Challenge Join Me—You Deserve This So, homeschool mama, this is your invitation to take a breath, step back, and remember that you are worth nurturing. Let's do this together. This December, give yourself the gift of care, calm, and connection. Join the 12-Day Self-Care Challenge for Homeschool Moms and rediscover the joy of the season—not just for your family, but for you too. Just fifteen minutes a day. You've got this. 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Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Hope: Sibling Bonds in the Heart of Kalemegdan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-29-23-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесења свећања у Калемегдану ширила су се попут златног тепиха трулих лишћа.En: The autumn memories in Kalemegdan spread like a golden carpet of decaying leaves.Sr: Стефан и Мила седели су на клупи, укопани у тишину.En: Stefan and Mila were sitting on a bench, entrenched in silence.Sr: Ветар је шапутао кроз гране, доносећи мирис новембра и наговештај српског Божића који је био на помолу.En: The wind whispered through the branches, bringing the scent of November and a hint of the Serbian Christmas that was on the horizon.Sr: Стефан је био истраживач, посвећен раду, али брат пре свега.En: Stefan was a researcher, dedicated to his work, but a brother first and foremost.Sr: Његово срце било је саткано од бриге за Милу, која се борила са хроничном болешћу од детињства.En: His heart was woven with concern for Mila, who had been struggling with a chronic illness since childhood.Sr: Недавно је открио новиј третман, надајући се да ће јој помоћи да живи боље.En: He recently discovered a newer treatment, hoping it would help her live better.Sr: „Знам да се плашиш,“ рекао је Стефан гледајући Милин замишљен израз лица.En: "I know you're scared," Stefan said, looking at Mila's pensive expression.Sr: „Али овај пут можда стварно има решење.“En: "But maybe this time, there's really a solution."Sr: Мила је уздахнула.En: Mila sighed.Sr: Страхови су јој били дубоко укорењени.En: Her fears were deeply rooted.Sr: Други лекови нису доносили олакшање, само разочарење и нежељене ефекте.En: Other medications had not brought relief, only disappointment and side effects.Sr: Али Стефанов глас је био пун искрености и љубави.En: But Stefan's voice was full of sincerity and love.Sr: „Сећаш се свих оних божићних честитки које сам ти сама цртала кад сам била мала?“ Мила се благо осмејнула, сећајући се тих тренутака.En: "Do you remember all those Christmas cards I used to draw for you when I was little?" Mila smiled gently, recalling those moments.Sr: „Сећам се,“ одговори Стефан.En: "I remember," Stefan replied.Sr: „Састављали смо их од комадића наде, као што сада покушавамо да саставимо твоје здравље.“En: "We put them together from pieces of hope, just like we are now trying to piece together your health."Sr: Док су шетали стазама Калемегдана, лишће је шумело под ногама.En: As they walked the paths of Kalemegdan, the leaves rustled underfoot.Sr: , изненада је Мила застала, рукама се ухвативши за груди.En: Suddenly, Mila stopped, clutching her chest.Sr: Симптоми су јој се вратили, али Стефан је био ту, држећи је, подржавајући.En: Her symptoms had returned, but Stefan was there, holding her, supporting her.Sr: Његово присуство доносило је мир.En: His presence brought peace.Sr: „Нисам сама... стварно нисам...“ прошапутала је.En: "I'm not alone... really I'm not..." she whispered.Sr: Након што се смирила, одлучила је да размени мишљења са лекаром.En: After she calmed down, she decided to consult with the doctor.Sr: Стефаново истраживање и подршка помогли су јој да стекне храброст.En: Stefan's research and support helped her gain courage.Sr: Разговарали су о свим опцијама, уз чашицу топлог чаја који је Стефан донео.En: They discussed all the options over a cup of warm tea that Stefan had brought.Sr: „Још увек мислим о овом третману,“ рекла је једног хладног јутра док су гледали у град подрхтавајући под зимском светлошћу.En: "I'm still thinking about this treatment," she said one cold morning as they watched the city shiver under the winter light.Sr: „Можда бих га ипак могла пробати.En: "Maybe I could try it after all.Sr: Бар да знам шта могу да очекујем.“En: At least to know what I can expect."Sr: Стефан је климнуо главом, задовољан њеним одлукама.En: Stefan nodded, pleased with her decisions.Sr: Уз сву подршку коју јој је пружио, схватио је колико је важно разумети и саслушати.En: With all the support he provided her, he realized how important it was to understand and listen.Sr: Љубав и канцеларијско истраживање сада су имали исту вредност.En: Love and office research now held the same value.Sr: НСветло будући Српски Божић доносио је обећање промена.En: The light of the future Serbian Christmas brought a promise of change.Sr: Изазови који су их чекали можда нису мали, али ни њихова здравоумна вера није била слаба.En: The challenges ahead might not be small, but neither was their steadfast faith.Sr: Природа се обнављала, баш као и њихове наде.En: Nature was renewing itself just as their hopes were.Sr: Скупили су се заједно, спремни да угреју своје срце и дух испред нових одлука.En: They gathered together, ready to warm their hearts and minds in the face of new decisions. Vocabulary Words:decaying: трулихentrenched: укопаниwhispered: шапутаоscent: мирисhorizon: помолуresearcher: истраживачdedicated: посвећенwoven: сатканоstruggling: борилаchronic: хроничномillness: болешћуpensive: замишљенsolution: решењеsighed: уздахнулаrooted: укорењениrelief: олакшањеdisappointment: разочарењеsincerity: искреностиclutching: ухватившиsymptoms: симптомиconsult: размениcourage: храбростoptions: опцијеtreatment: третмануshiver: подрхтавајућиfaith: вераsteadfast: здравоумнаrenewing: обнављалаgathered: скупилиdecisions: одлука

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reuniting Hearts: Sibling Bonds in Shinjuku's Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日、色鮮やかな紅葉がシンジュク御苑の道を飾っていました。En: On an autumn day, the vibrant autumn leaves adorned the paths of Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 風が少し冷たく、木々はそよそよと揺れています。En: The wind was slightly chilly, and the trees swayed gently.Ja: ここは、都会の中の静かな隠れ家のようです。En: This place seemed like a quiet hidden retreat in the city.Ja: さとしは、妹のれいなと、弟のはるをここに連れてきました。En: Satoshi brought his younger sister Reina and younger brother Haru here.Ja: 彼の心には、亡くなった両親の誕生日を皆で祝うという一つの思いがありました。En: In his heart, there was one thought: celebrating the birthdays of their deceased parents together.Ja: しかし、親を失ってから、三人の間には微妙な距離ができていました。En: However, since losing their parents, a subtle distance had formed between the three of them.Ja: さとしは、その距離をどうにか埋めたいと願っていました。En: Satoshi wished to somehow bridge that gap.Ja: ピクニックシートを広げ、みんなで座わり込みます。En: They spread out a picnic sheet and all sat down.Ja: さとしは、手作りのお弁当を取り出しました。En: Satoshi took out a homemade lunch box.Ja: "今日は、みんなで特別な時間を過ごそう"と彼は言います。En: "Let's spend this special time together," he said.Ja: れいなは、風景をスケッチしながら周りを見回していました。En: Reina was looking around as she sketched the scenery.Ja: "この場所…懐かしいね。よくここで家族で過ごしたよね"と彼女は囁くように言います。彼女の声には少しの悲しみも混じっていました。En: "This place... it's nostalgic. We often spent time here as a family," she said softly, a hint of sadness in her voice.Ja: "そうだね"とはるは元気よく答えます。En: "That's right," Haru answered cheerfully.Ja: "あの時の思い出が、今も心に残っているよ。"En: "The memories from those times still remain in my heart."Ja: 時間が経つにつれて、会話は次第に両親の思い出へと移っていきました。En: As time passed, their conversation gradually shifted to memories of their parents.Ja: 兄弟たちは、各々の胸の内を話し始めます。En: The siblings started to share their inner feelings.Ja: さとしは、兄としてすべてを抱え込もうとしていた思いを吐き出します。En: Satoshi, who as the older brother had been trying to bear it all alone, finally expressed his thoughts.Ja: "僕だけじゃなくて、みんなで支え合おう"と彼はようやく言います。En: "Let's support each other, not just me," he finally said.Ja: れいなも、自分の悲しみと向き合って、素直な気持ちを打ち明けます。En: Reina also faced her sadness and shared her honest feelings.Ja: "絵を描くことでしか、自分の感情を表せなかった。"En: "It was only through drawing that I could express my emotions."Ja: そして、はるはいつものように明るく"これからは、一緒にもっと楽しい思い出を作ろう！"と声を上げます。En: Then, as usual, Haru brightly said, "Let's create more fun memories together from now on!"Ja: その言葉に励まされ、三人は笑顔になりました。En: Encouraged by those words, the three of them smiled.Ja: その時、三人の心には温かいものが流れました。En: At that moment, something warm flowed in their hearts.Ja: 彼らはしっかりと抱き合い、新たな絆を確かめました。En: They embraced tightly, confirming a new bond.Ja: 秋風は柔らかく吹き、葉が舞い落ちる中、三人はその温かな時間を穏やかに過ごしました。En: The autumn breeze blew gently, and as the leaves danced down, the three of them spent that warm time peacefully.Ja: こうして、さとしは、自分一人で背負わなくても良いこと、家族の力を信じられることを学びました。En: In this way, Satoshi learned that he didn't have to shoulder everything alone and that he could trust in the strength of family.Ja: れいなと共に、新たなスタートを切る決意を固めます。En: He resolved to make a new start together with Reina.Ja: はるの明るさに支えられ、三人は新たな一歩を踏み出しました。En: Supported by Haru's brightness, the three of them took a new step forward. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 色鮮やかなadorned: 飾っていましたretreat: 隠れ家deceased: 亡くなったsubtle: 微妙なbridge: 埋めたいspread out: 広げhomemade: 手作りのsketched: スケッチnostalgic: 懐かしいhint: 少しのbear: 抱え込もうexpressed: 吐き出しますsupport: 支え合おうemotions: 感情embraced: 抱き合いresolved: 決意inner feelings: 胸の内gentle: 柔らかくswayed: 揺れていますshoulder: 背負わなくてもstrength: 力gradually: 次第にscenery: 風景warm: 温かいembraced: 抱き合いconfirming: 確かめましたbrightness: 明るさquiet: 静かなresolve: 決意

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sibling Reconciliation: An Amsterdam Autumn Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren knisperden onder Femke's voeten terwijl ze de hoofdingang van de Amsterdamse Hortus Botanicus naderde.En: The leaves crackled under Femke's feet as she approached the main entrance of the Amsterdamse Hortus Botanicus.Nl: De koele herfstlucht vulde haar longen.En: The cool autumn air filled her lungs.Nl: Naast haar liep Bram, zijn handen diep in zijn zakken en zijn gezicht verborgen onder een dikke sjaal.En: Next to her walked Bram, his hands deep in his pockets and his face hidden under a thick scarf.Nl: Ze hadden elkaar zo lang genegeerd, maar nu liep ze hier met hem.En: They had ignored each other for so long, but now she was walking here with him.Nl: De sfeer was ongemakkelijk, maar Femke wist dat dit het juiste moment was.En: The atmosphere was awkward, but Femke knew that this was the right moment.Nl: Het was bijna Sinterklaas.En: It was almost Sinterklaas.Nl: Lichtjes en kleurrijke decoraties sierden de stad, en de geur van speculaas vulde de straten.En: Lights and colorful decorations adorned the city, and the smell of speculaas filled the streets.Nl: Iedereen leek blij, behalve zij en Bram.En: Everyone seemed happy, except she and Bram.Nl: Ze hadden ruzie gehad over iets kleins, iets wat nu zo onbelangrijk leek.En: They had argued about something small, something that now seemed so unimportant.Nl: Femke wilde dat alles weer normaal werd.En: Femke wanted everything to be normal again.Nl: Ze keek opzij naar Bram, die met een kleine glimlach naar de planten om hen heen keek.En: She looked sideways at Bram, who was looking at the plants around them with a small smile.Nl: “Herinner je je nog onze laatste Sinterklaas met oma?” vroeg Femke plotseling, het was een poging om de stilte te doorbreken.En: “Do you remember our last Sinterklaas with grandma?” Femke suddenly asked, in an attempt to break the silence.Nl: Bram keek opzij, een glimp van verrassing op zijn gezicht.En: Bram looked sideways, a hint of surprise on his face.Nl: "Ja," zei hij, "omdat oma altijd die zelfgebakken pepernoten had."En: "Yes," he said, "because grandma always had those homemade pepernoten."Nl: Femke lachte, "En hoe ze ons vertelde dat we ons best moesten doen om braaf te zijn voor de Goedheiligman."En: Femke laughed, "And how she told us we had to do our best to be good for the Goedheiligman."Nl: Ze kon zich niet herinneren wanneer ze voor het laatst op die manier met Bram had gelachen.En: She couldn't remember the last time she had laughed like that with Bram.Nl: Ze stopten bij een bankje naast een prachtige esdoorn.En: They stopped at a bench next to a stunning maple tree.Nl: De bomen verloren hun bladeren, net zoals zij hun oude wrok probeerden los te laten.En: The trees were losing their leaves, just as they were trying to let go of their old grudges.Nl: Femke zuchtte diep en zei: "Ik wil het goedmaken voor Sinterklaas.En: Femke sighed deeply and said: "I want to make up for Sinterklaas.Nl: Het spijt me dat ik zo koppig ben geweest."En: I'm sorry for being so stubborn."Nl: Bram sloeg een arm om haar schouder.En: Bram put an arm around her shoulder.Nl: "Ik ook.En: "Me too.Nl: Laten we het verleden gewoon vergeten en beginnen met het genieten van de tijd die we nu samen hebben," zei hij zacht.En: Let's just forget the past and start enjoying the time we have together now," he said softly.Nl: Met een gevoel van opluchting leunde Femke tegen haar broer aan.En: With a sense of relief, Femke leaned against her brother.Nl: Ze keken samen naar de bladeren die zachtjes naar beneden zweefden in de stille herfsttuin.En: They watched together as the leaves gently floated down in the quiet autumn garden.Nl: De spanning tussen hen verdween langzaam, vervangen door een geruststellende stilte.En: The tension between them slowly disappeared, replaced by a reassuring silence.Nl: Ze vertrokken later die dag met een nieuw gevoel van verbondenheid.En: They left later that day with a new sense of connection.Nl: De Hortus had zijn werk gedaan.En: The Hortus had done its job.Nl: Tegen de tijd dat ze de stad weer betraden, waren ze meer dan alleen broer en zus; ze waren weer vrienden.En: By the time they reentered the city, they were more than just brother and sister; they were friends again.Nl: Sinterklaas bracht dit jaar niet alleen cadeautjes, maar ook verzoening en vernieuwing.En: Sinterklaas brought not only gifts this year but also reconciliation and renewal.Nl: En zo, met een gedeelde lach en warme herinneringen, keerden Femke en Bram in harmonie terug naar hun gezellige huis in Amsterdam, klaar om samen Sinterklaas te vieren.En: And so, with a shared laugh and warm memories, Femke and Bram returned in harmony to their cozy home in Amsterdam, ready to celebrate Sinterklaas together. Vocabulary Words:crackled: knisperdenapproached: naderdeentrance: hoofdingangawkward: ongemakkelijkatmosphere: sfeerstubborn: koppigreconciliation: verzoeningrenewal: vernieuwingreassuring: geruststellendespeculaas: speculaasgrudges: wroklet go: los te latenfloat: zweefdensigh: zuchttedeeply: dieprelief: opluchtingtension: spanningsilence: stiltecozy: gezelligeadorned: sierdenhomemade: zelfgebakkenbest: bestremarkable: prachtigeshoulder: schouderattemp: poginghint: glimpshared: gedeeldeconnection: verbondenheidquiet: stillebrother: broer

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali at Lal Qila: A Sibling Bonding Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के लाल किले के चारों ओर दीवाली की रंगीन रोशनी चमचमा रही थी।En: Colorful lights of Diwali were shimmering around the Lal Qila in Delhi.Hi: हवा में खुशियों की खनक थी, परंतु कुछ दिलों में उदासी का साया भी था।En: There was a resonance of happiness in the air, but shadows of sadness lingered in some hearts.Hi: ऐसे ही दिलों में थे दो भाई-बहन, अर्जुन और मीरा।En: Among those hearts were two siblings, Arjun and Meera.Hi: उनका दादा हाल ही में चल बसे थे, और वे दोनों अपने दादा के सपने को पूरा करने के लिए लाल किला देखने आए थे।En: Their grandfather had recently passed away, and they had come to see the Lal Qila to fulfill their grandfather's dream.Hi: अर्जुन थोड़ा शांत था, उसके हाथ में वह पुराना डायरी था जो दादा ने उसे छोड़ा था।En: Arjun was a bit quiet, holding the old diary that his grandfather had left him.Hi: मीरा जोश से भरी हुई थी, पर उसके मन में अपने भाई की उदासी को लेकर चिंता थी।En: Meera was full of enthusiasm but was worried about her brother's sadness.Hi: वह जानती थी कि उसे अपने दादा की याद दिलाकर अर्जुन के चेहरे पर मुस्कान लानी है।En: She knew she had to remind Arjun of their grandfather to bring a smile to his face.Hi: "भैया, देखो, कितना सुंदर लग रहा है ना?En: "Bhaiya, look, isn't it beautiful?"Hi: " मीरा ने उत्साहित होकर कहा, लेकिन अर्जुन की आंखों में आंसुओं की हलकी चमक थी।En: Meera said excitedly, but there was a slight shimmer of tears in Arjun's eyes.Hi: उसका दिल दादा की यादों में डूबा हुआ था।En: His heart was submerged in memories of his grandfather.Hi: "यह बहुत खूबसूरत है, लेकिन दिल में एक खालीपन सा है," अर्जुन ने धीरे से कहा।En: "It's very beautiful, but there's a kind of emptiness inside," Arjun said softly.Hi: मीरा अर्जुन के पास बैठी।En: Meera sat beside Arjun.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि अर्जुन को अपनी भावनाएं व्यक्त करने की आवश्यकता है।En: She realized that Arjun needed to express his emotions.Hi: कुछ क्षण के मौन के बाद, अर्जुन ने डायरी को देखा।En: After a few moments of silence, Arjun looked at the diary.Hi: "मीरा, दादा ने इस डायरी में हमारे लिए कुछ लिखा है।En: "Meera, Dada has written something for us in this diary.Hi: सुनना चाहोगी?En: Would you like to hear it?"Hi: ""हां भैया, ज़रूर।En: "Yes, Bhaiya, of course."Hi: "अर्जुन ने डायरी खोली और पढ़ना शुरू किया, "प्रिय अर्जुन और मीरा, एक दिन तुम्हें यहाँ जरूर लाऊंगा।En: Arjun opened the diary and began to read, "Dear Arjun and Meera, one day I will definitely bring you here.Hi: मेरी ख्वाहिश है कि तुम दोनों हर साल दीवाली पर यहाँ आना, जिससे तुम्हें मेरी याद आए और हमारी यादों को ताज़ा कर सको।En: It's my wish that both of you come here every year on Diwali so that you remember me and refresh our memories."Hi: "पढ़ते वक्त अर्जुन ने पहली बार महसूस किया कि दादा की बातें उनमें गहरी छाप छोड़ चुकी थीं।En: As he read, Arjun realized for the first time that Dada's words had left a deep impression on them.Hi: मीरा ने अर्जुन को गले लगाया, "भैया, दादा का सपना पूरा हो गया है।En: Meera hugged Arjun, "Bhaiya, Dada's dream has been fulfilled.Hi: हम यहाँ हैं।En: We are here."Hi: "जब ऊपर आसमान में रंग-बिरंगी आतिशबाजी छायी, तो अर्जुन ने महसूस किया कि उसे सिर्फ दादा की यादें नहीं बल्कि मीरा के स्नेह की भी जरूरत थी।En: When the sky above filled with colorful fireworks, Arjun realized that he needed not just the memories of Dada but also Meera's love.Hi: "चलो मीरा, ये परंपरा बनेगी।En: "Let's make this a tradition, Meera.Hi: हर साल दीवाली पर हम यहाँ आएंगे," अर्जुन ने कहा, आंसू पोंछते हुए।En: Every year on Diwali, we will come here," Arjun said, wiping his tears.Hi: मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए सिर हिलाया।En: Meera nodded with a smile.Hi: दोनों भाई-बहन ने तय किया कि दादा की यादों को जीवंत रखने के लिए दीवाली पर लाल किला उनका मिलन स्थल बनेगा।En: The siblings decided that Diwali at the Lal Qila would be their meeting place, keeping Dada's memories alive.Hi: अर्जुन अब समझ चुका था कि भावनाओं को बांटने में ही संबंधों की असली गहराई है, और मीरा को एहसास हुआ कि कभी-कभी आत्मीयता में मौन ही सबसे बड़ी ताकत होती है।En: Arjun now understood that sharing emotions is the true depth of relationships, and Meera realized that sometimes the greatest strength in intimacy is silence. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: चमचमा रहीresonance: खनकsadness: उदासीsiblings: भाई-बहनfulfill: पूराenthusiasm: जोशworried: चिंताemptiness: खालीपनsubmerged: डूबाexpress: व्यक्तimpression: छापfireworks: आतिशबाजीtradition: परंपराemotions: भावनाएंmemories: यादोंhugged: गले लगायाintimacy: आत्मीयताgreatest: सबसे बड़ीstrength: ताकतrefresh: ताज़ाdear: प्रियdiary: डायरीmeeting place: मिलन स्थलalive: जीवंतrealized: समझdefinitely: ज़रूरlinger: सायाwiping: पोंछतेneeded: आवश्यकताbeside: पास

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When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But what about our siblings? What role do they play in who we become?My guest today makes the case that siblings may be just as influential as parents in impacting how we turn out.Her name is Susan Dominus, and she's a journalist and the author of The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success. Susan and I start our conversation by unpacking the broader question of what drives human development more — nature or nurture. We then dig into how siblings shape us, from the impact of birth order to how rivalry can raise our ambitions and alter our life paths. Along the way, we also explore the influence parents do have on their kids — and why it may not be as strong as we often think.Connect With Susan DominusSusan's websiteSusan's faculty pageSusan at the NYTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to another episode of our sibling sit-down series. I hope you’ve been enjoying it so far. We’ve answered sibling questions, broken down various sibling dynamics, so it’s only right that we sit down to chat with some actual siblings. This week, we're excited to welcome Skylar Marshai and Sunlyn Chiraya, a sister duo finding new ways to learn and love each other. We discuss the evolution of their relationship, the relationship with the rest of their siblings, explore how they resolve conflict, and get into what it really means to grow alongside someone who’s seen every version of you. From childhood memories to creative projects, Skylar and Sunlyn open up about the joys and challenges of sisterhood, how communication has transformed their bond, and what they’ve learned about giving each other grace. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guests Skylar Marshai Instagram TikTok Sunlyn Chiraya Instagram TikTok Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back to the second episode of our “Sibling Sit-Down” series, where we’re exploring sibling relationships and all the factors that shape the emotional dynamics created between them. Today, we're joined by Támara Hill, licensed clinical child and family therapist who has built an online platform by making mental health information accessible to the masses. We’re getting into questions like, what happens when siblings fall into familiar roles? How can parents nurture healthy relationships among their children? And what can adult siblings do to heal old wounds and strengthen their bonds? With so many elements in the mix, no one set of siblings has the same relationship as another. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Website Instagram YouTube Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we're kicking off a new mini-series here on the podcast that we're calling The Sibling Sit Down. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be digging into the bonds that have formed us and shaped us, the relationships that challenge us, and everything in between. We have found that the relationship with our siblings is often very formative — some of the most formative relationships we will have in our lives. We don't talk about them that much, and so we're hoping that with this mini-series, we can change that narrative just a little. In this first episode, it's an Ask Dr. Joy episode where I will be answering questions that have been submitted by our community members over in our Patreon channel. Ask Dr. Joy is typically an exclusive Patreon series, but we thought we'd bring it over here to the podcast to kick off this special mini-series all about siblings. Today, we're tackling three powerful questions: How do you navigate grief while honoring the bond you had with a sibling? How do you build healthy bonds in blended families with new siblings? How do you heal a volatile or contentious sibling relationship? About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Grief Share: griefshare.org The Gift of Grief by Dr. Ajita Robinson Session 31: Dr. Ajita Robinson on Grief Session 162: Processing Our Collective Grief Session 335: Navigating Painful Emotions Around the Holidays You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Stay Connected Join us in over on Patreon where we're building community through our chats, connecting at Sunday Night Check-Ins, and soaking in the wisdom from exclusive series like Ask Dr. Joy and So, My Therapist Said. ​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.