Podcasts about Sibling

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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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Sibling Savvy: A Market Adventure in Family Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-03-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Buda piacán nyüzsgött az élet.En: Life was bustling at the Buda market.Hu: Az őszi nap fénye megcsillant a színes szöveteken és a friss zöldségek fényes felületén.En: The autumn sun sparkled on the colorful fabrics and the shiny surfaces of fresh vegetables.Hu: A levegő tele volt fűszerek illatával és a baromfiak zajával.En: The air was filled with the scent of spices and the noise of poultry.Hu: Réka, Bence és Lajos a sokaságban haladtak, szemüket és fülüket használva, hogy mindent elérjenek, amire csak szükségük volt a családjuk télire való felkészítéséhez.En: Réka, Bence, and Lajos moved through the crowd, using their eyes and ears to get everything they needed to prepare their family for winter.Hu: Réka, a legidősebb, vezette testvéreit.En: Réka, the eldest, led her siblings.Hu: Szeme gyorsan végigpásztázta a kínálatot, miközben igyekezett a lehető legjobb ajánlatot megszerezni.En: Her eyes quickly scanned the offerings as she tried to get the best deal possible.Hu: Bence, a középső, szemmel láthatóan másfélét keresett.En: Bence, the middle child, was visibly looking for something else.Hu: Egy közeli standnál egy kereskedő érdekes munkát kínált neki.En: At a nearby stall, a vendor offered him an interesting job.Hu: Lajos, a legfiatalabb, örömmel figyelte a sokféle terméket, de Réka rászólt, hogy tartsa össze a gondolatait.En: Lajos, the youngest, watched the variety of products with delight, but Réka told him to keep his thoughts together.Hu: A piac harsány zajai között Réka gyors döntésekre kényszerült.En: Amidst the loud noises of the market, Réka was forced to make quick decisions.Hu: Az árak ma sokkal magasabbak voltak, mint remélték, és Bence tekintete újra meg újra elkóborolt a munkalehetőség felé.En: Prices were much higher today than they had hoped, and Bence's gaze kept wandering towards the job opportunity.Hu: Réka egy pillanatra megállt, mély levegőt vett, és odafordult Bencéhez.En: Réka paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and turned to Bence.Hu: „Tudom, hogy izgalmasnak találod a kereskedést – mondta Réka szelíden – de most kell segítened.En: "I know you find trading exciting," Réka said gently, "but you need to help us now.Hu: Nem engedhetjük meg magunknak, hogy mindez kicsússzon a kezünkből.En: We can't afford to let this slip through our fingers."Hu: ”Bence látta nővére komolyságát és megértette a helyzet súlyát.En: Bence saw his sister's seriousness and understood the gravity of the situation.Hu: Nodásait megacélozta, és visszatért Réka mellé.En: He steeled his resolve and returned to Réka's side.Hu: „Igazad van,” mondta csendesen, majd rögtön hozzátette, „de talán később beszélhetnék vele?En: "You're right," he said quietly, and then quickly added, "but perhaps I can talk to him later?"Hu: ”Ennek hallatán Réka elmosolyodott.En: Hearing this, Réka smiled.Hu: „Megyünk oda, ha mindent elrendeztünk,” ígérte.En: "We'll go there once we've taken care of everything," she promised.Hu: Végül a testvérek sikerült alkut kötniük a szomszédos standok eladóival.En: In the end, the siblings managed to make a deal with the sellers at the neighboring stalls.Hu: Réka ügyességének és Bence lelkes segítségének köszönhetően elegendő készletet tudtak venni, hogy a tél ne jelentsen nehézséget számukra.En: Thanks to Réka's skill and Bence's enthusiastic help, they were able to purchase enough supplies so that winter would not be a hardship for them.Hu: Az utolsó zsák zöldség elrendezése után Bence elsietett a kereskedőhöz, aki örömmel fogadta.En: After arranging the last sack of vegetables, Bence hurried over to the trader, who welcomed him with delight.Hu: Ahogy ők hárman hazafelé indultak a piaci nyüzsgésből, Réka rájött, hogy a testvérei vágyait is helyet kell kapniuk a család életében.En: As the three of them headed home from the market bustle, Réka realized that her siblings' desires must also have a place in the family's life.Hu: Bence pedig megértette, hogy az álmai mellett a családi felelősségeket is viselnie kell.En: Bence, in turn, understood that alongside his dreams, he must also bear the family responsibilities.Hu: A piaci kalandjuk így tanulságos, mégis kielégítő módon zárult.En: Their market adventure concluded in a way that was both instructive and satisfying.Hu: Együtt, egy lépéssel közelebb kerültek ahhoz, hogy ne csak a télre, de a jövőre is felkészülten állhassanak.En: Together, they took a step closer to being prepared not just for the winter, but for the future as well.Hu: Az őszi nap lassan nyílt utat a hidegebb hónapoknak, de Réka, Bence és Lajos, az összezárt testvéri kötelék erejével, immár még felkészültebbek voltak minden elébük kerülő kihívásra.En: The autumn sun was slowly paving the way for the colder months, but Réka, Bence, and Lajos, with the strength of their close-knit sibling bond, were now more ready than ever for any challenges that came their way. Vocabulary Words:bustling: nyüzsgöttfabric: szöveteksparkled: megcsillantscanned: végigpásztáztaoffering: kínálatvendor: kereskedővariety: sokféledelight: örömmelnoise: zajwandering: elkóboroltslip: kicsússzongravity: súlyresolved: megacéloztaconcluded: zárultchallenges: kihívássibling: testvérbond: kötelékopportunity: munkalehetőségtrading: kereskedésbreathe: levegőtensuing: ezutánnegotiation: alkumess: rendetlenscrambled: elsietettcontentment: elégedettségharsh: harsánysmiled: elmosolyodottpromised: ígérteexciting: izgalmasunderstood: megértette

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Sibling Showdown: A Poker Night to Remember and Reconcile Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En una cálida noche de primavera en el hemisferio sur, el aire estaba cargado de un suave aroma a cempasúchil.En: On a warm spring night in the southern hemisphere, the air was filled with a gentle aroma of cempasúchil.Es: El día de los Muertos traía consigo una mezcla de recuerdos y emociones.En: The Día de los Muertos brought with it a mix of memories and emotions.Es: En un exclusivo salón de póker, iluminado solamente por velas y decorado con ofrendas florales, dos hermanos se preparaban para un juego de póker que decidiría más que solo una herencia.En: In an exclusive poker room, illuminated only by candles and decorated with floral offerings, two siblings prepared for a poker game that would decide more than just an inheritance.Es: Mateo y Lucía se sentaron enfrentados en la mesa redonda.En: Mateo and Lucía sat opposite each other at the round table.Es: Su padre recientemente fallecido había sido un amante de los juegos de cartas, y ese día, mientras jugaban, su presencia casi se podía sentir en la habitación.En: Their recently deceased father had been a lover of card games, and that day, as they played, his presence could almost be felt in the room.Es: Mateo siempre había sido determinado y lleno de recursos.En: Mateo had always been determined and resourceful.Es: Movía sus fichas con precisión, su mirada fija en Lucía.En: He moved his chips with precision, his gaze fixed on Lucía.Es: Ella, por su parte, era la estrategia personificada.En: She, on the other hand, was strategy personified.Es: Observaba cada movimiento de Mateo, segura de que ella era la verdadera estratega de la familia.En: She observed every move Mateo made, confident that she was the true strategist of the family.Es: La tensión en el aire aumentaba a medida que las rondas avanzaban.En: The tension in the air increased as the rounds progressed.Es: Mateo quería ganar este juego.En: Mateo wanted to win this game.Es: No solo por la herencia, sino para honrar la memoria de su padre, demostrando que había aprendido bien sus lecciones.En: Not just for the inheritance, but to honor his father's memory, proving that he had learned his lessons well.Es: Lucía, sin embargo, no planeaba dejar que su hermano la venciera.En: Lucía, however, did not plan to let her brother beat her.Es: Para ella, ganar significaba demostrar su habilidad.En: For her, winning meant demonstrating her skill.Es: Las cartas fueron repartidas.En: The cards were dealt.Es: Mateo miró las suyas y una idea loca pasó por su mente.En: Mateo looked at his and a crazy idea crossed his mind.Es: Decidió jugar una mano inesperada, arriesgándolo todo.En: He decided to play an unexpected hand, risking it all.Es: Su corazón latía con fuerza, pero se mantuvo firme, decidido.En: His heart was pounding, yet he remained firm and determined.Es: Lucía miró sus propias cartas.En: Lucía looked at her own cards.Es: Reflexionó sobre la posibilidad de hacer un farol.En: She pondered the possibility of bluffing.Es: ¿Y si perdía?En: What if she lost?Es: Dudó por un instante, pero sabía que debía ser calculadora.En: She hesitated for a moment but knew she had to be calculated.Es: Decide ir con precaución, respondiendo a la apuesta de su hermano.En: She decided to proceed with caution, matching her brother's bet.Es: La última carta fue revelada.En: The last card was revealed.Es: La respiración contenida de ambos llenó la sala mientras esperaban el veredicto del crupier.En: The held breath of both filled the room while they awaited the dealer's verdict.Es: Sus ojos estaban fijos en las fichas y las cartas sobre la mesa.En: Their eyes were fixed on the chips and cards on the table.Es: Mateo reveló su mano con calma, mientras Lucía mantenía su expresión estoica.En: Mateo revealed his hand calmly, while Lucía maintained her stoic expression.Es: El crupier anunció que Mateo había ganado, aunque solo por un estrecho margen.En: The dealer announced that Mateo had won, though only by a narrow margin.Es: En ese momento, un silencio cargado de significado llenó la sala.En: At that moment, a silence filled with meaning enveloped the room.Es: No era la victoria lo que importaba, sino lo que habían compartido en el camino.En: It wasn't the victory that mattered, but what they had shared along the way.Es: Mateo y Lucía se miraron, un nuevo entendimiento brotando entre ellos.En: Mateo and Lucía looked at each other, a new understanding emerging between them.Es: Un juego que comenzó con rivalidad terminó en reconocimiento mutuo.En: A game that began with rivalry ended in mutual recognition.Es: Habían aprendido, finalmente, que el legado de su padre no estaba en la fortuna, sino en las memorias que crearon juntos.En: They had learned, at last, that their father's legacy was not in the fortune, but in the memories they created together.Es: Con una sonrisa, Lucía extendió la mano hacia su hermano, y él la tomó.En: With a smile, Lucía extended her hand to her brother, and he took it.Es: En esa partida, ambos ganaron algo más valioso que el dinero: respeto y entendimiento.En: In that game, they both won something more valuable than money: respect and understanding.Es: En ese salón de póker adornado para honrar a los que se habían ido, descubrieron que su padre siempre había estado más cerca de lo que pensaban, guiándolos a su manera.En: In that poker room adorned to honor those who had passed, they discovered that their father had always been closer than they thought, guiding them in his own way. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: el aromathe hemisphere: el hemisferiothe offering: la ofrendathe inheritance: la herenciadeceased: fallecidodetermined: determinadoresourceful: lleno de recursosthe precision: la precisiónthe strategist: el estrategato strategize: hacer estrategiathe tension: la tensiónthe lesson: la lecciónthe skill: la habilidadthe bluff: el farolcalculated: calculadorthe dealer: el crupierthe margin: el margenthe silence: el silencioto emerge: brotarthe rivalry: la rivalidadthe recognition: el reconocimientothe legacy: el legadothe fortune: la fortunathe respect: el respetothe understanding: el entendimientoto honor: honrarto ponder: reflexionarthe gaze: la miradaunexpected: inesperadothe card: la carta

In this episode of Dirty Little Secret, one caller confesses to a shocking act of sisterly payback, stealing something from her sister after a major family betrayal. What started as a simple secret about an ex turned into the ultimate revenge. Will she give it back, or keep her sister stressing forever? Tune in to hear the full confession that’s got everyone talking! The juiciest, most outrageous confession podcast from The Jubal Show! It's the Jubal Show's Dirty Little Secret! Listeners spill their wildest, weirdest, and most scandalous secrets anonymously—no judgment, just pure entertainment. From shocking revelations to hilarious mishaps, you never know what you'll hear next! Hosted by Jubal Fresh and the team, every episode is packed with jaw-dropping confessions, witty reactions, and unexpected twists. Got a secret? Share it with us… we promise we won’t tell!➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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How do you talk to your younger kids about LGBTQ topics when an older sibling identifies as LGBTQ? That's one of the most common—and difficult—questions parents and grandparents ask. Today on The Bridge Between Us Podcast, Melinda Patrick is joined by Elizabeth Urbanowicz, author, teacher, and host of the Foundational Worldview podcast, to discuss how to approach these conversations biblically, truthfully, and compassionately. Together, Melinda and Elizabeth tackle three key questions: 1️⃣ How can we protect (and prepare) our younger children when an older sibling embraces an LGBTQ identity? 2️⃣ What's the best way to discuss LGBTQ topics in a way that's both biblical and filled with grace? 3️⃣ How do we teach our children to love others well—without affirming what Scripture calls sin? In this episode, you'll discover: Why "protecting" your children isn't the goal—and what to do instead Three practical steps to prepare your younger children when a sibling or family member identifies as LGBTQ How to overcome the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or family member seeking wisdom and peace in a divided culture, this conversation will help you walk in truth and love—right where God has placed you. *Please share this episode with pastors and ministry leaders - they are always in search of biblically aligned resources to help those they are shepherding *There is another family out there searching for hope and help - be a resource and share this episode with them. Connect with Elizabeth Urbanowicz: Foundation Worldview Books mentioned: Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design by Elizabeth Urbanowicz

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Sibling relationships can be some of the most loving — and challenging — connections kids can experience. Sue Dominus, award winning New York Times journalist and author of The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success, joins Elise Hu to explore how parents can best support multiple kids. Dominus shares tangible advice to creating safe and supportive homes by listening to our kids, intentionally creating space for them as individuals, and encouraging passions without pressure.Key takeaways for parents:Help one sibling to have a ripple effect of helping all siblings. See and make space for your kids as the individuals they are, rather than siblings.Encourage your kid's interests and hobbies by enjoying the hobby with them, rather than insisting on their improvement or ambition.Prioritize one-on-one time with each of your kids, to better understand who they are.Address toxic or cruel behavior between siblings seriously: family therapy is always an option.⏱️ Timestamps:Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: [LINK]Follow Susan Dominus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suedominus/New episodes every Tuesday:YouTube: https://swap.fm/l/P8iCjNFnIWI7kTmU0vmkApple: https://swap.fm/l/kCnCRNdWkpuYYbyzyE77Spotify: https://swap.fm/l/SOQe4gSHh3vVIwPGFDetOr wherever you get your podcasts.

Hi Parents! Sibling rivalry. Friend drama. Conflict that seems to pop up out of nowhere. For parents of teens, it can feel exhausting and confusing to know how much to intervene or when to step back. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rosina McAlpine, parenting expert, author, and CEO of Win Win Parenting, to explore why sibling and peer rivalry happens, and how we can guide our teens through it without adding fuel to the fire. Dr. Rosina shares insights from research that reveal the three main ways kids resolve conflict - coercion, negotiation, and disengagement - and explains why teens often use very different approaches with siblings compared to friends. We also dive into the fascinating role of birth order, what to watch out for when rivalry crosses into bullying, and the values-based strategies parents can use to help their teens build healthier, stronger relationships. More About Dr. Rosina: Dr. Rosina McAlpine is an internationally recognized parenting expert, author, and CEO of Win Win Parenting. Through her workplace parenting education programs, she helps busy working parents balance career and family life while navigating everyday parenting challenges such as screen time, emotional regulation, and sibling conflict. Dr. Rosina's practical, evidence-based approach has been featured widely in the media, and her programs support parents, carers, and educators across Australia and beyond. If you've ever worried about constant bickering at home or felt unsure how to help your teen manage peer tension, this episode offers both practical tools and a sense of relief that you're not alone in facing these challenges. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program Connect With Me on Instagram

Hey legend,New episode just dropped and it's one of my all-time favourites because 1) my little brother Trav absolutely roasts me, 2) he gives the most grounded male perspective on “personal development,” and 3) the convo will make your partner way more open to this world without you nagging or dragging.Inside the episode:The honest male take on the “self-help” world and what actually got him on board (hint: not my TED Talks at family dinner, but results he could see and feel).Tony Robbins, state management, and the three levers that flipped Trav from stuck to action.Money mindset from a bloke's lens: separating “wanting more” from “being greedy,” and how that shifted our whole family narrative.Dating in your 30s: the reality of apps, why organic connection feels rare, and what men are actually looking for beyond vibes.Why schools crush curiosity and what kids really need to learn to thrive in the real world (EQ over algebra).Rapid-fire sibling chaos: the dish-soaking debate, my driving, and the song that sums up Trav's life.Why you'll love it:If you've wished your partner would “get” your growth journey, this is the episode to share. Trav speaks bloke. Zero fluff. Practical, science-backed, and deeply human.If you're single, it'll make you feel seen. If you're partnered, it'll help you connect better. If you're a parent, you'll walk away with fresh language for emotional intelligence at home.And yes, you'll laugh. A lot.If the episode lands, forward it to the person you love, the mate who thinks manifestation is “woo,” or your sister who needs a good belly laugh today.Chaotic good,BAs always, please don't forget to hit Subscribe! xxx

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Sibling Secrets in Rome: The Gladiator's Escape Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Roma, proprio nel Colosseo, il sole d'autunno brillava alto nel cielo limpido.En: In the heart of Roma, right in the Colosseo, the autumn sun shone high in the clear sky.It: Le foglie dorate scivolavano dolcemente dall'alto, sfiorando i volti degli spettatori affollati sugli spalti.En: Golden leaves gently drifted down from above, brushing the faces of the spectators crowded in the stands.It: Tra loro c'era Giulia, una nobile dal portamento elegante e dallo sguardo attento.En: Among them was Giulia, a noblewoman with elegant bearing and an attentive gaze.It: Accanto a lei, l'arena risuonava delle urla e degli incitamenti della folla.En: Next to her, the arena echoed with the screams and cheers of the crowd.It: Giù nell'arena, Carlo, un gladiatore robusto ma pensieroso, si preparava per il combattimento.En: Down in the arena, Carlo, a robust but thoughtful gladiator, was preparing for the fight.It: Nonostante il clamore che lo circondava, il suo cuore batteva per un solo desiderio: la libertà.En: Despite the clamor surrounding him, his heart beat for one desire: freedom.It: Ogni scontro era una catena che cercava di spezzare.En: Each battle was a chain he sought to break.It: Tuttavia, la sua abilità con la spada lo rendeva inestimabile agli occhi di Luca, l'ambizioso maestro dell'arena.En: However, his skill with the sword made him invaluable in the eyes of Luca, the ambitious master of the arena.It: Luca vedeva in Carlo la sua chiave per il successo e non intendeva lasciarlo andare.En: Luca saw in Carlo his key to success and had no intention of letting him go.It: Mentre Carlo si concentrava, Giulia osservava con attenzione.En: While Carlo focused, Giulia observed intently.It: Nelle sue mani stringeva un segreto che poteva cambiare il destino di Carlo.En: In her hands, she held a secret that could change Carlo's fate.It: Vi era un legame nascosto tra lei e il gladiatore, un passato che desiderava riscattare.En: There was a hidden bond between her and the gladiator, a past she wished to redeem.It: Sapeva che rivelare questo segreto avrebbe potuto minacciare la sua posizione, ma non poteva più ignorare il tormento di Carlo.En: She knew that revealing this secret could threaten her position, but she could no longer ignore Carlo's torment.It: Il momento del combattimento era giunto.En: The moment of the fight had arrived.It: Carlo entrò nell'arena tra le ovazioni della folla.En: Carlo entered the arena to the crowd's ovations.It: La polvere si alzava sotto i suoi passi, ma la sua mente era altrove, alla ricerca di una via di fuga.En: Dust rose beneath his steps, but his mind was elsewhere, searching for a way out.It: Tutto sembrava perduto finché Giulia non fece qualcosa di inaspettato.En: Everything seemed lost until Giulia did something unexpected.It: Si alzò in piedi e, con voce ferma, rivelò il segreto: Carlo era suo fratello, nato da un'unione clandestina.En: She stood up and, with a firm voice, revealed the secret: Carlo was her brother, born from a clandestine union.It: Il silenzio calò sull'arena, rotto solo dal soffio del vento autunnale.En: Silence fell over the arena, broken only by the breath of the autumn wind.It: L'annuncio provocò confusione, ma anche un'opportunità.En: The announcement sparked confusion but also an opportunity.It: Nella confusione, Carlos vide la sua occasione.En: In the confusion, Carlo saw his chance.It: Con un cenno complice a Giulia, iniziò a correre verso l'uscita, la folla divisa tra lo stupore e lo scandalo.En: With a conspiratorial nod to Giulia, he began to run toward the exit, the crowd divided between astonishment and scandal.It: Luca, reso impotente dalla rivelazione, non riuscì a fermare il tumulto.En: Luca, rendered powerless by the revelation, could not stop the turmoil.It: Carlo, con il cuore in gola, raggiunse l'esterno, sicuro di poter lasciare alle spalle la schiavitù.En: Carlo, with his heart pounding, reached the outside, confident that he could leave slavery behind.It: Al suo fianco, Giulia apparve come un'ombra silenziosa, pronta ad aiutarlo nel suo nuovo cammino.En: At his side, Giulia appeared like a silent shadow, ready to help him on his new path.It: Nel caos dell'arena, Luca dovette affrontare le ire del popolo e del senato.En: In the chaos of the arena, Luca had to face the anger of the people and the senate.It: Per lui, la fama era svanita come le foglie portate dal vento.En: For him, fame had vanished like the leaves carried by the wind.It: Ma per Carlo, il mondo al di fuori del Colosseo era finalmente raggiungibile, un mondo di scelte e libertà.En: But for Carlo, the world outside the Colosseo was finally reachable, a world of choices and freedom.It: Alla fine, mentre camminava nel crepuscolo romano, Carlo capì che la fiducia e l'alleanza con Giulia non erano solo una svolta nel suo destino, ma un nuovo inizio.En: In the end, as he walked in the Roman twilight, Carlo understood that the trust and alliance with Giulia were not just a turning point in his destiny, but a new beginning.It: Una volta prigioniero, ora era libero, grazie al coraggio di una sorella che aveva rischiato tutto per lui, e ad un'estate romana che si era trasformata in un autunno di nuove promesse.En: Once a prisoner, he was now free, thanks to the courage of a sister who had risked everything for him and a Roman summer that had turned into an autumn of new promises. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe autumn: l'autunnothe sun: il solethe leaves: le fogliethe sky: il cielothe spectators: gli spettatorinoblewoman: la nobilethe gaze: lo sguardothe arena: l'arenathe cheers: gli incitamentithe crowd: la follathe gladiator: il gladiatorethe desire: il desideriothe battle: lo scontrothe chain: la catenathe skill: l'abilitàthe master: il maestrothe success: il successothe fate: il destinothe bond: il legamethe past: il passatothe torment: il tormentothe dust: la polverethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe astonishment: lo stuporethe scandal: lo scandalothe turmoil: il tumultothe shadow: l'ombrathe chaos: il caosthe anger: le ire

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Kalemegdan's Echoes: A Sibling Journey to New Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Док се сунце полако спуштало изнад Калемегдана, Никола и Весна ходали су познатим стазама тврђаве.En: As the sun slowly set over Kalemegdan, Nikola and Vesna walked along the familiar paths of the fortress.Sr: Шуштање лишћа под ногама подсећало их је на детињство.En: The rustling of leaves under their feet reminded them of childhood.Sr: Никола је са осмехом гледао на крепке зидине, сећајући се безбрижних дана проведених у игри.En: Nikola smiled as he looked at the sturdy walls, recalling carefree days spent in play.Sr: „Сећаш ли се када смо се пењали на ове зидине?En: "Do you remember when we used to climb these walls?"Sr: “ питао је Никола.En: Nikola asked.Sr: Весна је климнула главом, осећајући топлину тих успомена, али у њеном срцу била је другачија жеља.En: Vesna nodded, feeling the warmth of those memories, but her heart had a different desire.Sr: „Да, али сада сам спремна да видим још тога,“ уздахну она, очима тражећи путању ка новим хоризонтима.En: "Yes, but now I'm ready to see more," she sighed, her eyes searching for a path toward new horizons.Sr: Никола је осетио њену чежњу за променом.En: Nikola sensed her longing for change.Sr: Њему је важно било да одрже породицу на окупу, посебно након свих промена у њиховим животима.En: It was important to him to keep the family together, especially after all the changes in their lives.Sr: Хтео је да врати оно што су некад имали.En: He wanted to bring back what they once had.Sr: Али Весна је другачије размишљала.En: But Vesna thought differently.Sr: Док су седели на старом клупи са погледом на ушће Саве и Дунава, напетост између њих постала је опипљива.En: As they sat on the old bench overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube, the tension between them became palpable.Sr: Хладни јесењи ветар увијао је лишће око њих, као да их подсећа да време брзо пролази.En: The cold autumn wind swirled leaves around them, as if reminding them that time passes quickly.Sr: "Треба ми простор, Никола," рекла је Весна, гласом који је дрхтао од уверења.En: "I need space, Nikola," Vesna said, her voice trembling with conviction.Sr: "Време је да пратим свој пут.En: "It's time for me to follow my own path."Sr: "Николине очи тугом су засјале.En: Nikola's eyes shone with sadness.Sr: "Страх ме је да ћемо се удаљити, да ћеш заборавити колико је породица важна.En: "I'm afraid we will drift apart, that you'll forget how important family is."Sr: "Њихова расправа уздрмала је тишину Калемегдана.En: Their argument disrupted the silence of Kalemegdan.Sr: Гласови су одјекивали зидинама, доносећи давне емоције на површину.En: Their voices echoed off the walls, bringing ancient emotions to the surface.Sr: Свађали су се, али је то било потребно, као исцељујући дар.En: They quarreled, but it was necessary, like a healing gift.Sr: На крају, Весна је ухватила Николину руку.En: In the end, Vesna took Nikola's hand.Sr: „Пожели ми срећу на мом путу.En: "Wish me luck on my journey.Sr: И ја ћу ти увек бити уз тебе,“ обећала је.En: And I will always be by your side," she promised.Sr: Никола је климнуо главом, а топлина се вратила у његов осмех.En: Nikola nodded, and warmth returned to his smile.Sr: „Поверење ти је дато, сестро.En: "Trust is given to you, sister."Sr: “Схватили су да ма колико год се путеви разилазили, везе које су их спајале остају јаке.En: They realized that no matter how their paths diverged, the bonds that connected them remained strong.Sr: Јесен је наставила да шири свјеже лишће, симболизујући нове почетке за обоје.En: Autumn continued to spread fresh leaves, symbolizing new beginnings for both.Sr: Одлазили су са Калемегдана с осећајем мира, спремни да прихвате будућност са надом и љубављу.En: They left Kalemegdan with a sense of peace, ready to embrace the future with hope and love. Vocabulary Words:set: спушталоfortress: тврђавеrustling: шуштањеsturdy: крепкеcarefree: безбрижнихclimb: пењалиhorizons: хоризонтимаlonging: чежњуtension: напетостpalpable: опипљиваswirled: увијаоconviction: уверењаtrembling: дрхтаоdrift: удаљитиquarrel: свађалиdisrupted: уздрмалаechoed: одјекивалиancient: давнеgift: дарhand: рукуwish: пожелиtrust: поверењеbonds: везеdiverged: разилазилиspread: шириpeace: мираembrace: прихватеhope: надомautumn: јесенfamiliar: познатим

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Leaves and Legacy: A Tale of Sibling Harmony in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een frisse herfstmiddag in Amsterdam.En: It was a crisp autumn afternoon in Amsterdam.Nl: De bomen langs de grachten hadden hun groene jassen ingewisseld voor gouden en rode bladeren.En: The trees along the canals had exchanged their green coats for golden and red leaves.Nl: Sven en Mieke stonden buiten het Van Gogh Museum.En: Sven and Mieke stood outside the Van Gogh Museum.Nl: Ze keken naar de rij van toeristen die zich langzaam naar binnen bewoog.En: They looked at the line of tourists that slowly moved inside.Nl: Voor een moment vergaten ze waarom ze hier waren en keken samen omhoog naar de heldere, blauwe hemel.En: For a moment, they forgot why they were there and looked up together at the bright, blue sky.Nl: Binnen in het museum was het druk, maar toch hing er een gevoel van rust.En: Inside the museum, it was busy, yet there was a sense of calm.Nl: Ze dwaalden langs de schilderijen, ieder in hun eigen gedachten verzonken.En: They wandered past the paintings, each lost in their own thoughts.Nl: Sven voelde zich ongemakkelijk.En: Sven felt uncomfortable.Nl: Het was niet alleen de drukte, maar het idee dat ze vandaag de spullen van hun vader zouden verdelen.En: It wasn't just the crowd, but the idea that today they would be dividing their father's belongings.Nl: Mieke daarentegen zocht naar betekenis.En: Mieke, on the other hand, was searching for meaning.Nl: Ze wilde elk moment koesteren dat ze met hun vader had gedeeld.En: She wanted to cherish every moment they had shared with their father.Nl: "Hier," zei Mieke zachtjes, terwijl ze voor een schilderij van zonnebloemen stopte.En: "Here," said Mieke softly, as she stopped in front of a painting of sunflowers.Nl: "Papa hield van bloemen."En: "Dad loved flowers."Nl: Sven knikte kort.En: Sven nodded briefly.Nl: Hij voelde de druk om het praktisch aan te pakken.En: He felt the pressure to be practical about it.Nl: Ze moesten verder.En: They had to move on.Nl: Ze vonden een bank en gingen zitten.En: They found a bench and sat down.Nl: Mieke haalde een lijst tevoorschijn met spullen die verdeeld moesten worden.En: Mieke pulled out a list with items that needed to be divided.Nl: "Ik denk dat we dit samen kunnen doen," begon ze.En: "I think we can do this together," she began.Nl: "Het is wat papa zou willen."En: "It's what Dad would want."Nl: Sven zuchtte.En: Sven sighed.Nl: "Ik wil niet vastzitten in het verleden.En: "I don't want to be stuck in the past.Nl: Soms moet je gewoon verder."En: Sometimes you just have to move on."Nl: "Maar het verleden is ook belangrijk," wierp Mieke tegen.En: "But the past is also important," Mieke countered.Nl: "Het helpt ons begrijpen wie we zijn."En: "It helps us understand who we are."Nl: Hun stemmen werden wat luider, wat enkele omstanders deed opkijken.En: Their voices grew a little louder, drawing glances from a few bystanders.Nl: Mieke voelde de tranen opkomen, maar wilde geen scène maken.En: Mieke felt the tears welling up but didn't want to make a scene.Nl: Ze veegde snel haar ogen.En: She quickly wiped her eyes.Nl: Sven keek naar het schilderij.En: Sven looked at the painting.Nl: De dikke verfstreken leken te bewegen, rijk aan emotie en leven.En: The thick brushstrokes seemed to move, rich with emotion and life.Nl: Verstild zag hij de schoonheid die zijn zus altijd in deze momenten vond.En: Transfixed, he saw the beauty his sister always found in these moments.Nl: Hij besefte dat ze, ondanks hun verschillen, allebei hun vader op hun eigen manier eerden.En: He realized that despite their differences, they both honored their father in their own way.Nl: Na een stilte zei Sven: "Misschien... misschien kunnen we iets van beide meenemen.En: After a silence, Sven said, "Maybe... maybe we can take a bit of both.Nl: De praktische en de emotionele waarde."En: The practical and the emotional value."Nl: Mieke gaf hem een kleine glimlach.En: Mieke gave him a small smile.Nl: "Dat klinkt goed.En: "That sounds good.Nl: We doen het samen."En: We'll do it together."Nl: Langzaam begonnen ze de lijst door te nemen, pratend over herinneringen, maar ook wat zij als nuttig en waardevol zagen.En: Slowly, they began to go through the list, talking about memories, but also considering what they found useful and valuable.Nl: Terwijl ze daar zaten, naast de diepte van Van Gogh's meesterwerken, vonden ze hun eigen balans.En: As they sat there, alongside the depth of Van Gogh's masterpieces, they found their own balance.Nl: Buiten viel een lichte bries met bladeren op hun gezichten, en ze voelden een nieuw begin.En: Outside, a light breeze blew leaves onto their faces, and they felt a new beginning.Nl: Het was Halloween, een dag van herinnering en vernieuwing.En: It was Halloween, a day of remembrance and renewal.Nl: Sven en Mieke liepen samen naar buiten, het koude herfstweer tegemoet, ieder een stuk van hun vader meenemend, op hun eigen manier.En: Sven and Mieke walked outside together, facing the cold autumn weather, each carrying a piece of their father in their own way.Nl: Hun taak was nog niet voorbij, maar de muur tussen hen was dat wel.En: Their task was not yet over, but the wall between them was. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frisseautumn: herfstexchanged: ingewisseldcoats: jassencanals: grachtentourists: toeristencalm: rustwandered: dwaaldenbelongings: spullencherish: koesterensunflowers: zonnebloemenbystanders: omstandersbrushstrokes: verfstrekentransfixed: verstildbalance: balansbreeze: briestask: taakremembrance: herinneringrenewal: vernieuwingdividing: verdelenpractical: praktischemotional: emotionelevaluable: waardevolheaven: hemelpainter: schilderijenglance: opkijkenheldere: helderetension: drukscene: scènemeesterwerken: masterpieces

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Healing Bonds: A Sibling Reunion at the Museum of Fine Arts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Őszi nap van Budapesten, a Szépművészeti Múzeumban.En: It's an autumn day in Budapest, at the Szépművészeti Múzeum (Museum of Fine Arts).Hu: A levelek lassan hullanak a Városliget fáiról, a hűvös szellő pedig beáramlik a szélesen nyitott ajtókon.En: The leaves slowly fall from the trees in Városliget, and the cool breeze flows in through the wide open doors.Hu: Áron a múzeum impozáns bejáratánál áll, és mély levegőt vesz.En: Áron stands at the museum's impressive entrance and takes a deep breath.Hu: Vágyik arra, hogy újra összekösse a kapcsolatot testvéreivel, Júliával és Bencével.En: He longs to reconnect with his siblings, Júlia and Bence.Hu: Bár a múltban sok félreértés történt közöttük, ma szeretne végre pontot tenni a régóta tartó feszültség végére.En: Although there were many misunderstandings between them in the past, today he wants to finally put an end to the long-standing tension.Hu: Júlia érkezik elsőként.En: Júlia arrives first.Hu: Mindig is imádta a művészetet, és azonnal odavan a múzeum varázsáért.En: She's always loved art, and she's immediately captivated by the magic of the museum.Hu: Széles mosollyal üdvözli Áront, de mindketten érzik a kimondatlan dolgok súlyát.En: With a broad smile, she greets Áron, but both feel the weight of unspoken words.Hu: Nem sokkal később Bence is csatlakozik hozzájuk.En: Not long after, Bence joins them.Hu: Ő a legfiatalabb, és gyakran érzi úgy, hogy nem tud megfelelni idősebb testvéreinek.En: He is the youngest and often feels that he cannot live up to his older siblings.Hu: Ahogy belépnek a múzeum belső tereibe, a magas ablakokon átszűrődő napfény megvilágítja a magyar mesterek műveit.En: As they enter the interior of the museum, the sunlight filtering through the tall windows illuminates the works of Hungarian masters.Hu: Áron vezetni kezdi őket a kiállítások között, remélve, hogy a közös élmények oldják a köztük lévő feszültséget.En: Áron begins to lead them through the exhibitions, hoping that shared experiences will ease the tension between them.Hu: Megállnak egy gyönyörű tájkép előtt, ami mindannyiukat emlékezteti azokra a kirándulásokra, amelyeken még gyerekkorukban vettek részt, együtt a családdal.En: They stop in front of a beautiful landscape painting that reminds them all of those childhood trips they took together with the family.Hu: Azonban, amikor egy másik festmény elé érnek, amely a régen elhunyt édesanyjukat idézi fel bennük, az elfojtott érzelmek felszínre törnek.En: However, when they reach another painting that evokes memories of their long-deceased mother, suppressed emotions surface.Hu: Júlia halkan megjegyzi, mennyire hiányzik neki az anyjuk, és mennyire nehéz volt számára az utóbbi időszak.En: Júlia softly remarks how much she misses their mother and how difficult the recent period has been for her.Hu: Bence beismeri, hogy mindig is azt hitte, nem elég jó, és emiatt távolságot tartott.En: Bence admits that he always thought he wasn't good enough, and hence, kept his distance.Hu: Áron megérti, hogy ő is hozzájárult a félreértésekhez azzal, hogy sosem beszélt őszintén a saját érzéseiről.En: Áron realizes that he also contributed to the misunderstandings by never speaking honestly about his own feelings.Hu: A következő percekben érzelmes vita alakul ki.En: In the following moments, an emotional discussion unfolds.Hu: Az őszinte szavak és könnyek megtörik a jég hideg burkát.En: Candid words and tears break the icy shell of distance.Hu: Bár kezdetben fájdalmas, ez a nyitottság végül közelebb hozza őket egymáshoz.En: While initially painful, this openness ultimately brings them closer.Hu: A festmény előtt összefonódva, a múzeum csendjében, az idő most megállni látszik.En: Entwined in front of the painting, in the silence of the museum, time seems to stand still.Hu: Rájönnek, hogy bár a múltat nem lehet megváltoztatni, de a jelen pillanatait saját döntéseik formálják.En: They realize that although the past cannot be changed, the moments of the present are shaped by their own choices.Hu: Amikor elhagyják a múzeumot, a nap már alacsonyan jár.En: As they leave the museum, the sun is already low in the sky.Hu: Mindhárman érzik, hogy valami megváltozott köztük.En: All three feel that something has changed between them.Hu: A régi sérelmek ellenére újraéledt bennük a kötődés.En: Despite past grievances, a sense of connection has reawakened.Hu: Áron, Júlia és Bence együtt mosolyognak és nevetnek, mintha az évek alatt felgyülemlett távolság sosem létezett volna.En: Áron, Júlia, and Bence smile and laugh together as if the distance accumulated over the years never existed.Hu: Áron ráébred, hogy bár nem tudja tökéletessé tenni a kapcsolatukat, de képes létrehozni olyan pillanatokat, amelyek összekapcsolják őket.En: Áron realizes that, although he cannot make their relationship perfect, he can create moments that connect them.Hu: Júlia úgy érzi, végre meghallgatták és értik őt, míg Bence magabiztosabban tekint a jövőbe, tudva, hogy a helye biztos a családban.En: Júlia feels she has finally been heard and understood, while Bence looks to the future with more confidence, knowing his place is secure within the family.Hu: Így, a napsugárral simogatott őszi nap végén, három testvér nyugalommal a szívében indul haza, készen a jövő kihívásaira, együtt.En: Thus, at the end of this sun-kissed autumn day, the three siblings set off home with peace in their hearts, ready to face the challenges of the future, together. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszibreeze: szellőimpressive: impozánsreconnect: összekössesiblings: testvérekmisunderstandings: félreértésektension: feszültségcaptivated: odavanunspoken: kimondatlaninterior: belsőilluminates: megvilágítjaexhibitions: kiállításoklandscape: tájképevokes: idézi fellong-deceased: régen elhunytsuppressed: elfojtottsurface: felszínreremarks: megjegyziadmit: beismericontributed: hozzájárulthonestly: őszinténcandid: őszinteicy: jégentwined: összefonódvagrievances: sérelmekreawakened: újraéledtaccumulated: felgyülemlettconfidence: magabiztosságsecure: biztoschallenges: kihívások

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Healing on La Rambla: A Sibling Reunion Sparks New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Rambla bullia de vida en un atardecer de tardor, amb les fulles caient sobre els terres empedrats, mentre l'aire fresc portava l'aroma de les castanyes torrades des de les cantonades.En: La Rambla buzzed with life on a fall evening, with leaves falling on the cobbled ground, while the fresh air carried the aroma of roasted chestnuts from the corners.Ca: Martí es va asseure en una de les taules del seu cafè preferit i va mirar al seu voltant, esperant.En: Martí sat at a table of his favorite café and looked around, waiting.Ca: Feia anys que no parlava amb la seva germana, Núria.En: It had been years since he last spoke with his sister, Núria.Ca: Avui, havien decidit trobar-se aquí, on sovint passejaven de petits.En: Today, they had decided to meet here, where they often strolled when they were children.Ca: Martí era un artista buscant inspiració en aquest món frenètic, però la seva ment estava massa ocupada amb records i emocions no resoltes.En: Martí was an artist seeking inspiration in this frantic world, but his mind was too occupied with memories and unresolved emotions.Ca: Al mateix temps, Núria, una empresària d'èxit, se sentia atrapada pel seu treball.En: At the same time, Núria, a successful businesswoman, felt trapped by her work.Ca: Treballava més hores del que volia, i l'estrès s'anava acumulant.En: She worked more hours than she wanted, and the stress was building up.Ca: Ambdós germans portaven anys fugint d'una conversa que sabia que necessitaven tenir.En: Both siblings had been avoiding a conversation they knew they needed to have for years.Ca: Quan Núria va arribar, una lleu brisa va fer dansar les fulles als seus peus.En: When Núria arrived, a slight breeze made the leaves dance at her feet.Ca: Va saludar Martí amb una abraçada vacil·lant.En: She greeted Martí with a hesitant hug.Ca: Tots dos van notar la tensió a l'aire.En: Both of them sensed the tension in the air.Ca: Van demanar cafès, i es van seure amb els seus pensaments, com si les paraules fossin massa difícils de trobar.En: They ordered coffees and sat with their thoughts, as if the words were too difficult to find.Ca: "Martí," va començar Núria, "recordes quan vèiem els artistes aquí?En: "Martí," Núria began, "do you remember when we used to watch the artists here?Ca: Ens imaginàvem fent-ho nosaltres algun dia.En: We imagined ourselves doing that one day."Ca: "Martí va somriure, un record de la infantesa dissipant la tensió.En: Martí smiled, a childhood memory dissipating the tension.Ca: "Sí, i tu sempre deies que el món era l'escenari i nosaltres els protagonistes.En: "Yes, and you always said that the world was the stage and we were the protagonists."Ca: "Núria va riure suau.En: Núria laughed softly.Ca: "Potser mai vaig ser artista, però durant els últims anys he perdut una mica d'aquest protagonisme.En: "Maybe I never became an artist, but over the past few years, I've lost a bit of that protagonism."Ca: "Aquesta confessió va sorprendre Martí.En: This confession surprised Martí.Ca: La seva germana, qui semblava tan forta i decidida, també tenia les seves pròpies lluites.En: His sister, who seemed so strong and determined, also had her own struggles.Ca: Això li va donar el coratge per parlar dels seus sentiments.En: This gave him the courage to talk about his feelings.Ca: "Jo també he tingut problemes, Núria.En: "I've had problems too, Núria.Ca: Em sembla que des que vam perdre el contacte, he provat de trobar inspiració, però sense èxit," va admetre Martí.En: It seems that since we lost contact, I've been trying to find inspiration, but without success," admitted Martí.Ca: Mentre les paraules s'enfilaven i es dissipaven, un grup de músics de carrer va començar a tocar una melodia coneguda, una cançó infantil que solien cantar.En: As the words rose and dissipated, a group of street musicians began to play a familiar melody, a children's song they used to sing.Ca: Els seus ulls es van trobar, i per primer cop, van deixar que els records del passat els embolcallessin.En: Their eyes met, and for the first time, they let the memories of the past envelop them.Ca: Van riure junts, trobant alegria en aquells moments perduts.En: They laughed together, finding joy in those lost moments.Ca: Després de la música, Martí va dir amb un somriure als llavis, "potser podríem deixar això enrere, Núria.En: After the music, Martí said with a smile on his lips, "maybe we could leave this behind, Núria.Ca: No cal oblidar, només començar de nou.En: We don't need to forget, just start anew."Ca: ""Ho vull," va respondre Núria amb determinació.En: "I want that," responded Núria with determination.Ca: "Vull que formis part de la meva vida, i jo de la teva.En: "I want you to be part of my life, and I to be part of yours."Ca: "Van fer un brindis silenciós amb els seus cafès, acordant veure's més sovint.En: They made a silent toast with their coffees, agreeing to meet more often.Ca: A mesura que la llum del dia s'esvaïa, Martí va sentir una nova flama d'inspiració dins seu, mentre que Núria sabia que havia trobat un millor equilibri per la seva vida.En: As the daylight faded, Martí felt a new flame of inspiration within him, while Núria knew she had found a better balance for her life.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, amb la La Rambla decorada amb les seves infinites històries, els dos germans van començar a escriure la seva pròpia, plegats.En: From that day on, with La Rambla adorned with its endless stories, the two siblings began to write their own, together. Vocabulary Words:the evening: l'atardecerthe leaves: les fullesthe chestnuts: les castanyesthe corner: la cantonadathe café: el cafèto wait: esperarthe artist: l'artistathe memory: el recordthe businesswoman: l'empresàriathe stress: l'estrèsthe musician: el músicthe melody: la melodiathe song: la cançóthe protagonist: el protagonistathe confession: la confessióthe struggle: la lluitathe courage: el coratgefamiliar: conegudato laugh: riurethe joy: l'alegriadetermination: determinacióthe balance: l'equilibrito find: trobarnew: nouto begin: començartogether: plegatsthe world: el mónthe flame: la flamathe inspiration: la inspiracióthe daylight: la llum del dia

When Leena Magdi's younger brother, Hamoodi, was killed, her world shifted entirely. In her debut book Mourning Air, Leena explores how grief reshapes identity, faith, and love. In this conversation, Leena shares what it meant and means to be Hamoodi's sister, how sibling grief is often dismissed, and how writing helps her navigate the grief. Leena also shares about her family's forced displacement after war broke out in Sudan less than a year after Hamoodi's death - and how she's learning to grieve both her brother and her home.  We discuss: What it means to be a sister after a sibling dies The invisibility of sibling grief Finding connection through spirituality and writing Grieving a home and a country - and the additional losses her family experienced in fleeing to Egypt from Sudan after war broke out How Leena stays connected to Hamoodi About Leena Magdi:  Leena Magdi is a Sudanese-American writer and poet, author of Mourning Air, and mother of two. She was born in Sudan, raised in California, and currently lives in Egypt. You can find her on Instagram @xleenamagdix and TikTok @xleenamagdix. 

In this episode of Coastal Idiots… Our Dynamic Duo get hot and heavy, to a horrifying end that beckons an intervention by The Sklar Brothers and Dr. Jetski Johnson. Both parties decide that the only way forward is a duel of the mind, body and spirit. Move over Hanna-Barbera, join us for our very own Laugh Olympics! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Coastal Idiots is a weekly comedy podcast where each week your host Shane and Katherine are joined by a friend or two where they do something very stupid and hilarious. Follow this channel and everyone will think you are cool! Follow Katherine and Shane so they have a reason to keep going. The show is produced by the marvelous Keida Mascaro. Some of the art on the walls by the great Perry Shall. Music by Gymshorts and Alex Orange Drink. Also available on Spotify. More Coastal Idiots! IG: https://www.instagram.com/coastalidiots/ More Katherine! IG: https://www.instagram.com/itskatherineblanford/ More Shane! IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanetorres/ More Sklar Brothers! IG: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers More Jetski! IG: https://www.instagram.com/jetskijohnson/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Produced by Keida Mascaro https://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/ The Cave Podcast Studio https://keidamascaro.com/the-cave Theme Song by GYMSHORTS https://www.instagram.com/gymshortsmusic/ Logo & Artwork by Perry Shall https://www.instagram.com/perryshall/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Whispers of the Past: Sibling Bond at the Aztec Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: En la selva densa y vibrante, las ruinas aztecas se levantaban misteriosas.En: In the dense and vibrant jungle, the Aztec ruins stood mysterious.Es: El aire estaba impregnado de historia, como si los antepasados susurraran desde el pasado.En: The air was filled with history, as if the ancestors were whispering from the past.Es: Acercándose se encontraban Esteban, Marisol y Catalina, tres hermanos reunidos para cumplir la última misión de su abuela.En: Approaching were Esteban, Marisol, and Catalina, three siblings reunited to fulfill their grandmother's final mission.Es: Esteban, el mayor, era práctico y algo escéptico.En: Esteban, the eldest, was practical and somewhat skeptical.Es: Echaba de menos a su abuela pero sentía poco la conexión con sus raíces.En: He missed his grandmother but felt little connection with his roots.Es: Marisol, en cambio, estaba llena de entusiasmo; su pasión por la historia la impulsaba a entender mejor sus orígenes.En: Marisol, on the other hand, was full of enthusiasm; her passion for history drove her to better understand her origins.Es: Catalina, siempre aventurera, buscaba un lugar en su familia y en su pasado, aunque a veces dudaba de las historias que le contaban.En: Catalina, always adventurous, sought a place in her family and her past, though she sometimes doubted the stories she was told.Es: Era primavera en el hemisferio sur, pero el espíritu de Día de los Muertos lo impregnaba todo.En: It was spring in the Southern Hemisphere, but the spirit of Día de los Muertos permeated everything.Es: Con ofrendas en mano, los hermanos se adentraron en el corazón de las ruinas.En: With offerings in hand, the siblings ventured into the heart of the ruins.Es: Era el deseo de Esteban honrar la memoria de su abuela, aunque sus dudas lo llenaban de miedo.En: It was Esteban's desire to honor his grandmother's memory, though his doubts filled him with fear.Es: —Confío en que esto será importante —dijo Marisol, tocando suavemente el brazo de Esteban—.En: "I trust this will be important," said Marisol, gently touching Esteban's arm.Es: La abuela nos guiará.En: "Grandma will guide us."Es: —Vamos a descubrir el significado de esto —añadió Catalina con una sonrisa tímida.En: "We're going to discover the meaning of this," added Catalina with a timid smile.Es: Las ruinas estaban cubiertas de enredaderas que parecían proteger secretos antiguos.En: The ruins were covered in vines that seemed to protect ancient secrets.Es: Los hermanos se detuvieron frente a una estructura grande, donde las sombras del pasado danzaban entre las piedras.En: The siblings stopped in front of a large structure, where the shadows of the past danced among the stones.Es: —Aquí es donde debemos hacer la ceremonia —indicó Marisol, colocando las ofrendas con cuidado.En: "This is where we need to perform the ceremony," indicated Marisol, carefully placing the offerings.Es: Al caer la noche, las luces de sus velas parpadeaban en la oscuridad.En: As night fell, the lights of their candles flickered in the darkness.Es: Los hermanos unieron sus manos, cerraron los ojos y comenzaron a murmurar las oraciones que su abuela les había enseñado.En: The siblings joined hands, closed their eyes, and began to murmur the prayers their grandmother had taught them.Es: De repente, una brisa cálida los envolvió, y una suave luz se filtró desde las piedras antiguas.En: Suddenly, a warm breeze enveloped them, and a soft light filtered through the ancient stones.Es: Esteban abrió los ojos, sorprendido al sentir una paz que llegaba hasta lo más profundo de su ser.En: Esteban opened his eyes, surprised to feel a peace that reached deep within his being.Es: —¿La sientes?En: "Do you feel it?"Es: —susurró Marisol, emocionada—.En: whispered Marisol, excited.Es: Es la abuela.En: "It's Grandma."Es: En ese momento, una figura etérea pareció formarse entre las luces.En: At that moment, an ethereal figure seemed to form among the lights.Es: Aunque no había palabras, entendieron que su abuela estaba con ellos, guiando su misión.En: Although there were no words, they understood that their grandmother was with them, guiding their mission.Es: Recordaron sus enseñanzas y unieron sus fuerzas para buscar el legado que ella les había dejado.En: They remembered her teachings and united their strengths to seek the legacy she had left them.Es: Emocionados, encontraron un artefacto escondido en una cámara secreta.En: Excited, they found an artifact hidden in a secret chamber.Es: Era un objeto antiguo, con símbolos que contaban historias de su familia vinculadas a esas tierras.En: It was an ancient object, with symbols that told stories of their family connected to those lands.Es: —Lo hemos hecho —dijo Esteban, ahora con una sonrisa de aceptación—.En: "We did it," said Esteban, now with a smile of acceptance.Es: Estamos conectados.En: "We are connected."Es: El viento soplaba suavemente, despidiendo a la figura que desaparecía.En: The wind blew gently, bidding farewell to the figure that disappeared.Es: Ahora sabían que su abuela siempre estaría presente en su corazón.En: They now knew that their grandmother would always be present in their hearts.Es: Con su misión cumplida y unidos como nunca antes, los hermanos regresaron a casa.En: With their mission accomplished and united as never before, the siblings returned home.Es: Esteban, anteriormente dudoso, había aceptado lo significativo de su herencia y la importancia de sus lazos familiares.En: Esteban, previously doubtful, had embraced the significance of his heritage and the importance of family bonds.Es: De ahora en adelante, los ecos de aquellas ruinas vivirían en ellos, no solo como un recuerdo, sino como un legado vivo a ser honrado y compartido.En: From now on, the echoes of those ruins would live within them, not just as a memory, but as a living legacy to be honored and shared. Vocabulary Words:the jungle: la selvadense: densavibrant: vibrantethe ruins: las ruinasmysterious: misteriosasthe ancestors: los antepasadosto whisper: susurrarsibling: hermanopractical: prácticoskeptical: escépticoenthusiasm: entusiasmothe ceremony: la ceremoniato murmur: murmurarthe offering: la ofrendathe vine: la enredaderato flicker: parpadearthe darkness: la oscuridadsoft: suavethe breeze: la brisato envelop: envolverthe shadow: la sombrato guide: guiarthe artifact: el artefactoto connect: vincularthe legacy: el legadoto discover: descubrirto embrace: aceptarthe bond: el lazoto honor: honrarto doubt: dudar

Every once in a while, we put Shane in the hot seat, and this time, the questions don't hold back. From navigating what to do when a top producer plateaus, to handling tricky referrals and ownership conversations, this "Ask Shane" episode digs into the real challenges agency owners face every day. Tonya and Shane explore growth, culture, communication, and the hard choices that come with building a business.Learn more at IntegraPartnerNetwork.com.

In this episode, I explore the dynamics of sibling and group play therapy sessions in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). I walk through why and when it makes sense to pair siblings together in the playroom—especially when there's a shared experience like divorce or trauma, or a relational issue like constant conflict. I also share considerations for pairing unrelated children in group sessions, including ideal age ranges, complementary personalities, and shared goals. You'll hear about practical strategies for managing the extra complexity in these sessions, including the importance of using children's names consistently, documenting carefully, and maintaining attunement to each child as well as their relationship. I also talk about how group dynamics naturally encourage kids toward emotional balance and regulation. Whether you've been hesitant to try sibling or group sessions, or you're already offering them and want to be more intentional, this episode offers insights to help you feel more confident and prepared. PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com. Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click! Topical Playlists! All of the podcasts are now grouped into topical playlists on YouTube. Please go to https://www.youtube.com/@kidcounselorbrenna/playlists to view them. If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): https://www.ccptcollective.com Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: https://childcenteredtraining.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast Common References: Cochran, N., Nordling, W., & Cochran, J. (2010). Child-Centered Play Therapy (1st ed.). Wiley. VanFleet, R., Sywulak, A. E., & Sniscak, C. C. (2010). Child-centered play therapy. Guilford Press. 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. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315537948 Benedict, Helen. Themes in Play Therapy. Used with permission to Heartland Play Therapy Institute.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sibling Bonds and Heritage: A Sweet Reunion in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la tardor, quan les fulles cauen suaument al terra, l'aire a Barcelona es refresca.En: In the fall, when the leaves gently fall to the ground, the air in Barcelona cools.Ca: Els carrers del Barri Gòtic s'omplen amb l'aroma de castanyes torrades i moniatos.En: The streets of the Barri Gòtic fill with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes.Ca: És La Castanyada, i al voltant, les famílies celebren amb alegria.En: It's La Castanyada, and around, families celebrate joyfully.Ca: Dins d'una cafeteria acollidora del barri, en Oriol i la Laia s'asseuen a una taula de fusta desgastada.En: Inside a cozy café in the neighborhood, Oriol and Laia sit at a worn wooden table.Ca: La llum suau d'una làmpada els il·lumina.En: The soft light of a lamp illuminates them.Ca: No s'han vist en anys, i ara tenen molt a parlar.En: They haven't seen each other in years, and now they have much to discuss.Ca: En Oriol, el germà gran, vol resoldre com abans millor l'herència dels pares.En: Oriol, the older brother, wants to settle their parents' inheritance as soon as possible.Ca: "La casa s'ha de vendre", diu, convencut.En: "The house must be sold," he says, convinced.Ca: Per a ell, és pràctic.En: For him, it's practical.Ca: Però la Laia està inquieta, el cor li pesa de recordances.En: But Laia is uneasy, her heart heavy with memories.Ca: "És casa nostra, Oriol", insisteix ella amb un nus a la gola.En: "It's our home, Oriol," she insists with a lump in her throat.Ca: "Allí vam créixer, vam celebrar Nadal, aniversaris.En: "We grew up there, celebrated Christmas, birthdays...Ca: Tot.En: Everything."Ca: ""Però no té sentit mantenir-la si ningú no hi viu", replica ell.En: "But it doesn't make sense to keep it if no one lives there," he replies.Ca: Vol acabar ràpid.En: He wants to finish quickly.Ca: Tornar a la seva vida organitzada.En: Return to his organized life.Ca: Tanmateix, en veure els ulls humits de la seva germana, sap que no serà senzill.En: However, seeing his sister's tearful eyes, he knows it won't be simple.Ca: La Laia lluita per trobar les paraules.En: Laia struggles to find the words.Ca: "No és només una casa", diu finalment.En: "It's not just a house," she finally says.Ca: "És la nostra història.En: "It's our history.Ca: És un lloc on podem tornar.En: It's a place where we can return.Ca: Per recordar-los.En: To remember them.Ca: Per sentir-nos units.En: To feel united."Ca: "El soroll de les castanyes cruixint a fora és una melodia nostàlgica.En: The sound of chestnuts cracking outside is a nostalgic melody.Ca: En Oriol fa una pausa.En: Oriol pauses.Ca: Mira a la Laia i recorda les tardes al pati, les rialles, les històries a la vora del foc.En: He looks at Laia and remembers afternoons in the yard, laughter, stories by the fire.Ca: "Potser podríem trobar un punt mig", diu finalment.En: "Maybe we could find a middle ground," he finally says.Ca: El seu to ha canviat.En: His tone has changed.Ca: "Podríem guardar la casa per reunir-nos, per celebrar dies especials.En: "We could keep the house to gather, to celebrate special days.Ca: Un lloc per mantenir els records vius.En: A place to keep the memories alive."Ca: "Els ulls de la Laia brillen amb una nova esperança.En: Laia's eyes shine with new hope.Ca: Dona les gràcies a en Oriol per escoltar-la, per comprendre.En: She thanks Oriol for listening, for understanding.Ca: Ell somriu, adonant-se que les arrels familiars també l'han cridat.En: He smiles, realizing that family roots have called him too.Ca: A poc a poc, la decisió es transforma en una promesa de futur.En: Slowly, the decision transforms into a promise for the future.Ca: Una promesa de conservar el passat, però també de construir noves memòries.En: A promise to preserve the past, but also to build new memories.Ca: Mentre surten de la cafeteria, el carrer segueix ple de color i vida.En: As they leave the café, the street remains full of color and life.Ca: En Oriol i la Laia es perden entre la gent, però porten dins dels seus cors una connexió renovada, un pacte amb el passat que els impulsa endavant.En: Oriol and Laia disappear into the crowd, but carry within their hearts a renewed connection, a pact with the past that propels them forward.Ca: La Castanyada continua, com sempre, un recordatori que les tradicions ens mantenen junts, fins i tot quan el món canvia.En: La Castanyada continues, as always, a reminder that traditions keep us together, even when the world changes. Vocabulary Words:inheritance: l'herènciachestnuts: les castanyeslamp: la làmpadalump: el nusyard: el patifire: el focmemories: els recordscrowd: la gentcozy: acollidorasettle: resoldreuneasy: inquietathroat: la golareplica: replicamoist: humitscracking: cruixintmiddle ground: el punt mighistory: la històriafarewell: l'adéuyard: el patiburned: torradesgather: reunir-seorganize: organizarreason: el sentitignite: encendrenostalgic: nostàlgicapromise: la promesapath: el camítransform: transformarpast: el passatrenewed: renovada

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn Winds and New Beginnings: A Sibling's Journey of Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstvind som sveipet over Bergens gater, og farget bladene utenfor de store vinduene på psykiatrisk avdeling i vakre nyanser av rødt og gult.En: It was a chilly autumn wind that swept over the streets of Bergen, coloring the leaves outside the large windows of the psychiatric ward in beautiful shades of red and yellow.No: Inne i de stille gangene var duften av nytraktet kaffe blandet med lukten av rengjøringsmiddel.En: Inside the quiet corridors, the scent of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the smell of cleaning agents.No: Det var en merkelig blanding av varme og sterilitet.En: It was a strange blend of warmth and sterility.No: Sigrid gikk inn i bygningen med en klump i magen.En: Sigrid walked into the building with a knot in her stomach.No: Hun hadde alltid følt seg som en beskyttende storesøster for Einar, men nå følte hun seg overveldet.En: She had always felt like a protective older sister to Einar, but now she felt overwhelmed.No: Broren hennes, bare et par år yngre enn henne, hadde nylig fått et sammenbrudd.En: Her brother, just a couple of years younger than her, had recently had a breakdown.No: Hun besøkte ham så ofte hun kunne, men hver gang fryktet hun at hun ikke gjorde nok.En: She visited him as often as she could, but each time she feared she wasn't doing enough.No: Einar satt ved et bord i oppholdsrommet, stirrende ut i luften.En: Einar was sitting at a table in the common room, staring into space.No: Han så opp da han hørte Sigrid komme, men han smilte ikke.En: He looked up when he heard Sigrid coming, but he didn't smile.No: Ordene kom ut nølende.En: The words came out hesitantly.No: "Hei, Sigrid.En: "Hi, Sigrid."No: ""Hei, Einar," svarte hun, prøvende å holde stemmen rolig.En: "Hi, Einar," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.No: "Hvordan har du det i dag?En: "How are you today?"No: "Han trakk på skuldrene, en taus gest som sa mer enn ord kunne.En: He shrugged, a silent gesture that said more than words could.No: Mikkel, den unge sykepleieren som ofte var sammen med Einar, kom bort til dem.En: Mikkel, the young nurse who was often with Einar, came over to them.No: "Einar har hatt en bedre dag i dag," sa Mikkel med et oppmuntrende smil.En: "Einar has had a better day today," Mikkel said with an encouraging smile.No: Sigrid nikket og prøvde å smile tilbake, men hennes hjerte var tungt.En: Sigrid nodded and tried to smile back, but her heart was heavy.No: Hun satte seg ved siden av broren.En: She sat down next to her brother.No: "Jeg har tenkt mye på deg.En: "I've been thinking a lot about you.No: Jeg vil være her for deg.En: I want to be here for you."No: "Einar svarte ikke umiddelbart.En: Einar didn't respond immediately.No: "Jeg vil ikke være til bry," sa han til slutt, knapt hørbart.En: "I don't want to be a burden," he finally said, barely audible.No: Sigrid følte en vond klump i halsen av skyld og utilstrekkelighet.En: Sigrid felt a painful lump in her throat of guilt and inadequacy.No: "Du er aldri til bry, Einar.En: "You're never a burden, Einar.No: Jeg vil bare at du skal vite hvor mye jeg bryr meg.En: I just want you to know how much I care."No: "Etter en stunds stillhet, med bare lyden av bladenes rasling utenfor og dempede samtaler i rommet, tok Mikkel ordet.En: After a moment of silence, with only the sound of rustling leaves outside and muted conversations in the room, Mikkel spoke up.No: "Einar, kanskje du kan prøve å si noe annet til Sigrid?En: "Einar, maybe you can try to say something else to Sigrid?"No: "Einar så lenge på søsteren sin.En: Einar looked at his sister for a long time.No: Til slutt trakk han et dypt pust.En: Finally, he took a deep breath.No: "Jeg er bare så redd, Sigrid.En: "I'm just so scared, Sigrid.No: Redd for å skuffe deg.En: Scared of disappointing you.No: For å ikke bli bedre.En: Of not getting better."No: "Det var som en barriere brøt, og i det øyeblikket forstod Sigrid.En: It was as if a barrier had broken, and in that moment Sigrid understood.No: "Vi kan få til dette sammen," sa hun med ny beslutsomhet.En: "We can do this together," she said with new determination.No: "Små steg, ok?En: "Small steps, okay?No: Jeg vil være her så mye som mulig.En: I'll be here as much as I can.No: Vi gjør dette i ditt tempo.En: We'll do this at your pace."No: "Mikkel smilte igjen, denne gangen til Sigrid.En: Mikkel smiled again, this time at Sigrid.No: "Det høres ut som en plan," sa han varmt.En: "That sounds like a plan," he said warmly.No: Tårene som truet med å bryte ut hos Einar ble stoppet av et svakt smil.En: The tears that threatened to break out in Einar were stopped by a faint smile.No: "Takk," mumlet han.En: "Thanks," he murmured.No: Den ettermiddagen forlot Sigrid den psykiatriske avdelingen med et lettere hjerte.En: That afternoon, Sigrid left the psychiatric ward with a lighter heart.No: Hun forsto nå at hennes tilstedeværelse, hennes vilje til å lytte, var mer enn nok.En: She now understood that her presence, her willingness to listen, was more than enough.No: Og Einar, med den støtten fra både henne og Mikkel, begynte å se håp på horisonten.En: And Einar, with the support of both her and Mikkel, began to see hope on the horizon.No: Høstvinden utenfor virket plutselig ikke så kald, men full av løfter om nye begynnelser.En: The autumn wind outside suddenly didn't seem so cold but full of promises of new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligward: avdelingsterility: sterilitethesitantly: nølendegesture: gestencouraging: oppmuntrendelump: klumpinadequacy: utilstrekkelighetaudible: hørbartrustling: raslingmuted: dempedebarrier: barrieredetermination: besluttsomhetpace: tempothreatened: truetpromises: løfterblend: blandingoverwhelmed: overveldetbreakdown: sammenbruddstaring: stirrendeshrugged: trakk på skuldrenecared: bryr segsilence: stillhethorizon: horisontengest: gestsupport: støttenscared: reddburden: brytremble: skjelvecorridors: gangene

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Missing in Barcelona: A Sibling's Quest for the Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-16-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Una brisa fresca de otoño acariciaba las hojas amarillas que se colaban a través de la puerta de la Comisaría de Policía de Barcelona.En: A fresh autumn breeze caressed the yellow leaves that slipped through the door of the Comisaría de Policía de Barcelona.Es: Dentro, el sonido de teléfonos sonando y el murmullo incesante de voces llenaban el aire.En: Inside, the sound of ringing phones and the incessant murmur of voices filled the air.Es: Diego estaba nervioso, pero decidido.En: Diego was nervous but determined.Es: Su hermana Lucía había desaparecido.En: His sister Lucía had disappeared.Es: Algo no se sentía bien.En: Something felt off.Es: Diego entró y se dirigió al mostrador principal.En: Diego entered and headed to the main counter.Es: "Necesito hablar con un detective, por favor", dijo con firmeza.En: "I need to speak with a detective, please," he said firmly.Es: La recepcionista lo miró con ojos cansados y le indicó que esperara.En: The receptionist looked at him with tired eyes and indicated that he should wait.Es: Después de unos minutos eternos, un hombre alto, de aspecto escéptico, se acercó.En: After a few endless minutes, a tall man with a skeptical appearance approached.Es: Era el detective Raúl.En: It was Detective Raúl.Es: "¿En qué puedo ayudarte?" preguntó Raúl, con una expresión que reflejaba años de tratar con falsas alarmas.En: "How can I help you?" asked Raúl, with an expression that reflected years of dealing with false alarms.Es: Diego respiró profundamente.En: Diego took a deep breath.Es: "Mi hermana Lucía está desaparecida.En: "My sister Lucía is missing.Es: No ha contestado mis llamadas ni mensajes.En: She hasn't answered my calls or messages.Es: No es normal en ella".En: It's not normal for her."Es: Raúl levantó una ceja, un gesto que ya era muy suyo.En: Raúl raised an eyebrow, a gesture that was already very typical of him.Es: "¿Cuándo fue la última vez que hablaste con ella?" preguntó, su voz llena de dudas.En: "When was the last time you spoke with her?" he asked, his voice full of doubts.Es: Diego sintió una oleada de frustración pero se mantuvo firme.En: Diego felt a wave of frustration but remained firm.Es: “Hace dos días.En: “Two days ago.Es: Siempre nos hablamos todos los días.En: We talk every day.Es: Estoy seguro de que algo está mal”.En: I'm sure something is wrong.”Es: Para convencer a Raúl, Diego decidió hacer un esfuerzo más personal.En: To convince Raúl, Diego decided to make a more personal effort.Es: Comenzó a contarle pequeñas historias sobre su hermana: cómo ella siempre cuidaba de los demás, cómo soñaba con abrir su propia librería, y cómo recientemente le había mandado un mensaje raro que decía simplemente: "Lo siento".En: He began to tell him little stories about his sister: how she always cared for others, how she dreamed of opening her own bookstore, and how she had recently sent him a strange message that simply said: "I'm sorry."Es: Raúl escuchaba, su expresión empezando a cambiar.En: Raúl listened, his expression beginning to change.Es: Diego, pescando en su bolsillo, encontró su teléfono y mostró a Raúl el mensaje.En: Diego, fishing in his pocket, found his phone and showed the message to Raúl.Es: “Este mensaje no tiene sentido.En: “This message doesn't make sense.Es: Lucía nunca dice estas cosas”, explicó Diego, su voz ahora quebrada por la emoción.En: Lucía never says things like this,” Diego explained, his voice now breaking with emotion.Es: Raúl miró el mensaje y algo en él pareció quebrarse.En: Raúl looked at the message, and something in him seemed to crack.Es: Después de un silencio tenso, Raúl asintió lentamente.En: After a tense silence, Raúl nodded slowly.Es: "Voy a asignar a algunos oficiales para investigar", dijo, su tono ahora mucho más comprensivo.En: "I'm going to assign some officers to investigate," he said, his tone now much more empathetic.Es: “Averiguaremos dónde está Lucía”.En: “We'll find out where Lucía is.”Es: Diego soltó un suspiro de alivio, una mezcla de emociones en su rostro mientras agradecía al detective.En: Diego let out a sigh of relief, a mix of emotions on his face as he thanked the detective.Es: Al salir de la estación, Diego sintió que una carga se aligeraba de sus hombros.En: As he left the station, Diego felt a weight lift from his shoulders.Es: Había aprendido que mostrar vulnerabilidad no era malo, y que pedir ayuda a veces era necesario.En: He had learned that showing vulnerability wasn't bad, and that asking for help was sometimes necessary.Es: Mientras tanto, Raúl, de pie junto a su escritorio, pensaba en cómo el caso de Lucía podría enseñarle a escuchar más con el corazón en el futuro.En: Meanwhile, Raúl, standing by his desk, thought about how Lucía's case might teach him to listen more with his heart in the future.Es: Las hojas seguían entrando por la puerta, pero ahora el frío ya no parecía tan cruel.En: The leaves continued to enter through the door, but now the cold no longer seemed so cruel.Es: Había esperanza, y con esperanza también vendría la solución.En: There was hope, and with hope would also come the solution. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisato caress: acariciaryellow: amarillasto slip through: colarsethe ringing: el sonidothe murmur: el murmulloto be determined: estar decididothe receptionist: la recepcionistaskeptical: escépticothe detective: el detectiveto reflect: reflejarthe false alarm: la falsa alarmato doubt: dudarthe wave: la oleadato remain: mantenerseto convince: convencerthe effort: el esfuerzothe bookstore: la libreríastrange: raroto crack: quebrarsetense: tensoto assign: asignarthe officer: el oficialempathy: empatíarelief: alivioto lighten: aligerarsethe vulnerability: la vulnerabilidadto teach: enseñarto hope: esperanzathe solution: la solución

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The Unseen Sibling: Rebecca Robinson's Journey Through Love, Loss, and HopeRebecca Robinson grew up in a home marked by both deep love and quiet sacrifice. Her older sister, Kara, was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. From the beginning, Kara required round-the-clock care, medical equipment, and endless patience — needs her parents met with unwavering devotion and compassion. Their home was filled with the tenderness of a family bound together by something far stronger than circumstance: love.But amid the visible weight her parents carried, Rebecca faced an invisible burden of her own. As the younger sibling, she often felt the pressure to be “the easy one.” She learned not to complain, not to need too much, and not to add stress to her already overwhelmed parents. This quiet phenomenon, known as Glass Child Syndrome, left Rebecca feeling transparent.“I didn't want to be a burden,” she shared in a recent episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast. “My parents were doing everything they could for Kara. I just didn't want to take up more space.”Now a 2025 graduate of Cedarville University, Rebecca has taken her story and transformed it into a gift for others. Her children's book, Penelope Panda's Peculiar Family, gives voice to the complex emotions that siblings of children with disabilities often experience — grief, love, confusion, and resilience. With warmth and whimsy, it helps families talk about what often goes unsaid.Rebecca's heart for ministry doesn't stop at home. Her book is being translated into Japanese to address a culture where disabilities often remain hidden in silence. She hopes it will open doors for compassion, healing, and Gospel conversations.Though Kara has since passed, Rebecca holds fast to her faith. “She's with Christ now,” she says. “And while my past shaped me, my identity is in the hope of what's to come.”From the quiet corners of her childhood to the global impact of her words, Rebecca's story is one of grace woven through pain — a light shining through even the most delicate glass.https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fb72e3ehttps://youtu.be/StvgyN4CC2U

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Harvesting Hope: Sibling Reconciliation in Tuscany's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-14-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Le foglie degli alberi danzavano nel vento d'autunno mentre Luca si avvicinava all'ingresso del villaggio ecologico, Utopian Society.En: The leaves of the trees danced in the autumn wind as Luca approached the entrance of the ecological village, Utopian Society.It: Il luogo era un angolo incantato fra le colline ondulate della Toscana, circondato da vigneti e uliveti.En: The place was an enchanted corner among the rolling hills of Tuscany, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.It: L'aria fresca era colma dei profumi del raccolto maturo.En: The fresh air was full of the scents of the mature harvest.It: Luca camminava lentamente, con pensieri pesanti nella mente.En: Luca walked slowly, with heavy thoughts on his mind.It: Non vedeva sua sorella Giulia da molto tempo.En: He hadn't seen his sister, Giulia, in a long time.It: I vecchi dissapori erano come un muro invisibile fra loro.En: The old disagreements were like an invisible wall between them.It: Ma ora, durante questa vacanza in famiglia, sperava di ricucire il legame.En: But now, during this family vacation, he hoped to mend the bond.It: Enzo, il loro cugino minore, saltellava allegro accanto a lui.En: Enzo, their younger cousin, cheerfully bounced by his side.It: Enzo era sempre stato una figura felice e spensierata, spesso il collante nelle situazioni tese.En: Enzo had always been a happy and carefree figure, often the glue in tense situations.It: «Non preoccuparti, Luca», disse Enzo sorridendo.En: "Don't worry, Luca," said Enzo, smiling.It: «Giulia è solo un po' testarda.En: "Giulia is just a bit stubborn.It: Ci vorrà tempo.En: It will take time."It: »Il villaggio era in fermento per il festival del raccolto.En: The village was bustling for the harvest festival.It: Ogni anno, la comunità si riuniva per celebrare la stagione con canti, danze e banchetti con il cibo appena raccolto.En: Every year, the community gathered to celebrate the season with songs, dances, and feasts of freshly harvested food.It: Luca decise che partecipare sarebbe stato il modo giusto per avvicinarsi a Giulia.En: Luca decided that participating would be the right way to get closer to Giulia.It: Mentre il sole tramontava sul festival, Luca trovò Giulia sola, accanto a un grande tavolo di legno coperto di frutti e dolci.En: As the sun set over the festival, Luca found Giulia alone, next to a large wooden table covered with fruits and sweets.It: «Ciao, Giulia», disse timidamente.En: "Hello, Giulia," he said timidly.It: Lei alzò lo sguardo, un po' sorpresa, ma non ostile.En: She looked up, a bit surprised, but not hostile.It: Videro insieme come le donne del villaggio intrecciavano ghirlande di fiori e frutta.En: Together, they watched as the women of the village wove garlands of flowers and fruit.It: «Vuoi provare?En: "Do you want to try?"It: » chiese Luca, indicando le mani al lavoro.En: Luca asked, indicating the hands at work.It: Giulia esitò, poi annuì.En: Giulia hesitated, then nodded.It: Sedettero insieme, lavorando in silenzio.En: They sat together, working in silence.It: I ricordi scorrevano nella mente di Luca — le risate dell'infanzia, le discussioni dell'adolescenza.En: Memories flowed through Luca's mind—childhood laughter, teenage arguments.It: Si accorse che Giulia aveva la stessa espressione persa nei ricordi.En: He noticed that Giulia had the same expression, lost in memories.It: «Mi dispiace», disse infine Luca.En: "I'm sorry," Luca finally said.It: «Per tutte le cose dette ed il tempo passato.En: "For all the things said and the time gone by."It: »Giulia sospirò, appoggiando il fiore che stava intrecciando.En: Giulia sighed, placing the flower she was weaving.It: «È difficile dimenticare, lo sai.En: "It's hard to forget, you know."It: »«Lo so», rispose Luca.En: "I know," replied Luca.It: «Ma possiamo provare di nuovo.En: "But we can try again.It: Essere fratelli.En: To be siblings."It: »Il festival continuava intorno a loro, tuttavia per entrambi non esisteva altro che quel momento.En: The festival continued around them, yet for both, nothing existed but that moment.It: Giulia annuì lentamente, iniziando a sorridere.En: Giulia nodded slowly, beginning to smile.It: «Va bene.En: "Alright.It: Proviamoci.En: Let's try."It: »Enzo, che osservava a distanza, sorrise compiaciuto.En: Enzo, watching from a distance, smiled contently.It: I tre si alzarono per unirsi al ballo.En: The three of them stood up to join the dance.It: L'atmosfera era piena di speranza e nuovi inizi.En: The atmosphere was full of hope and new beginnings.It: Con passi lenti ma decisi, Luca e Giulia cominciarono a ricostruire ciò che avevano perduto.En: With slow but determined steps, Luca and Giulia began to rebuild what they had lost.It: La notte si avvicinava, portando con sé un senso di pace.En: The night approached, bringing with it a sense of peace.It: I due fratelli, finalmente riconciliati, sapevano ora quanto fosse importante la famiglia.En: The two siblings, finally reconciled, now knew how important family was.It: Insieme, guardarono le stelle sopra Utopian Society, sentendo che, forse, un nuovo capitolo stava appena iniziando.En: Together, they looked at the stars above Utopian Society, feeling that perhaps a new chapter was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: le fogliethe trees: gli alberithe entrance: l'ingressothe village: il villaggiothe hills: le collinethe vineyards: i vignetithe olive groves: gli ulivetithe scents: i profumithe harvest: il raccoltothe bond: il legamethe cousin: il cuginothe glue: il collantethe festival: il festivalthe community: la comunitàthe feasts: i banchettithe dance: la danzathe table: il tavolothe sweets: i dolcithe garlands: le ghirlandethe flowers: i fiorithe memories: i ricordithe arguments: le discussionithe moment: il momentothe siblings: i fratellithe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe steps: i passithe stars: le stellethe chapter: il capitolothe peace: la pace

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Want some Idiot time but no time (or patience) to listen to us for a full episode?Check out this segment from podcast episode #261!We're like brothers and this week we felt the brotherly love and in our main topic discuss favorite shows and movies that feature sibling characters!Warning as usual for some explicit language & content from us Idiots!Have a drink with us and listen weekly for pop culture talk, nerdy debates, personal insults & questionable jokes on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Vurbl, Goodpods, Podvine & more! Watch us on our YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@convincingidiots?si=SWpsPG0wUhBwr-UkShow info can be found on our website: Convincing Idiots – We are a podcast of pop culture talk, nerdy debates & personal insults!Find show links on our Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/ConvincingIdiotsEmail us at ConvincingIdiots@gmail.com. Main Podcast Page:Convincing Idiots • A podcast on Spotify for CreatorsEnjoying the show? Consider becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ConvincingIdiots Show merch store here:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/convincing-idiots?ref_id=33680Come be dumb with us! Listen and subscribe!

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Reuniting on Amalfi Cliffs: A Sibling's Second Chance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Siri sto ved kanten av klippen og stirret ut over det glitrende havet som bredte seg under henne.En: Siri stood at the edge of the cliff and gazed out over the sparkling sea that spread out beneath her.No: Den friske høstbrisen blafret gjennom håret hennes, og hun kjente lukten av saltvann som blandet seg med duften av appelsintrær.En: The fresh autumn breeze fluttered through her hair, and she smelled the scent of saltwater mixing with the fragrance of orange trees.No: Amalfi-kysten var vakker i høstens farger, og det var her hun og Magnus skulle møtes igjen etter mange år.En: The Amalfi-kysten was beautiful in the autumn colors, and this was where she and Magnus were to meet again after many years.No: Familiegjenforeningen var lenge ventet, men også fylt med usikkerhet.En: The family reunion was long-awaited, but also filled with uncertainty.No: Siri strakte seg etter kaffekoppen og prøvde å samle tankene.En: Siri reached for the coffee cup and tried to gather her thoughts.No: Magnus hadde alltid vært den eventyrlystne broren, mens hun hadde valgt et stille liv.En: Magnus had always been the adventurous brother, while she had chosen a quiet life.No: Mellom dem hadde det vokst misforståelser og stille klager.En: Between them had grown misunderstandings and silent complaints.No: Magnus nøt utsikten fra terrassen.En: Magnus enjoyed the view from the terrace.No: Han elsket de dramatiske klippene og det klare blå havet.En: He loved the dramatic cliffs and the clear blue sea.No: Men tanken på møtet med Siri fylte ham med uro.En: But the thought of the meeting with Siri filled him with unease.No: Han visste at de måtte snakke om gamle sår.En: He knew they had to talk about old wounds.No: "Siri," sa han forsiktig da han kom ut for å møte henne.En: "Siri," he said cautiously when he came out to meet her.No: "Skal vi ta en tur langs kysten?En: "Shall we take a walk along the coast?"No: "Siri nikket og de begynte å gå side om side.En: Siri nodded, and they began to walk side by side.No: Stien var smal, kantet med gyldne blader som raslet under føttene.En: The path was narrow, lined with golden leaves that rustled under their feet.No: Naturen omkring dem var så vakker at den nesten var beroligende.En: The nature around them was so beautiful that it was almost soothing.No: Men Siri's hjerte banket raskt.En: But Siri's heart was beating fast.No: Hun visste at nå var tiden inne for å snakke.En: She knew that now was the time to talk.No: "Hvorfor forlot du oss, Magnus?En: "Why did you leave us, Magnus?"No: " spurte hun stille.En: she asked quietly.No: Spørsmålet hang tungt i luften mellom dem.En: The question hung heavily in the air between them.No: Magnus stoppet, så ut på havet og sukket.En: Magnus stopped, looked out at the sea, and sighed.No: "Jeg trodde jeg måtte finne meg selv," sa han.En: "I thought I needed to find myself," he said.No: "Men jeg skjønner nå hvor mye av familien jeg har mistet på veien.En: "But I realize now how much of the family I lost along the way."No: "Siri så på ham, med øyne fylt av tårer.En: Siri looked at him, with eyes filled with tears.No: "Jeg har savnet deg," hvisket hun.En: "I've missed you," she whispered.No: "Det har vært vanskelig uten deg.En: "It's been hard without you."No: ""Jeg angrer," sa Magnus med en stemme full av følelser.En: "I'm sorry," said Magnus with a voice full of emotion.No: "Kan vi starte på nytt, Siri?En: "Can we start anew, Siri?"No: "Siri nikket, lettet over å endelig ha ordene ute.En: Siri nodded, relieved to finally have the words out.No: "Ja, det vil jeg gjerne," svarte hun.En: "Yes, I'd like that," she replied.No: "Vi kan gjøre det bedre denne gangen.En: "We can do better this time."No: "De fortsatte å gå, men samtalen fløt lettere nå.En: They continued to walk, but the conversation flowed more easily now.No: De delte historier, lo av minner, og snakket om fremtiden.En: They shared stories, laughed at memories, and talked about the future.No: De gamle sårene begynte gro.En: The old wounds began to heal.No: Varmen fra solen trengte inn i dem, og kulden fra årene som hadde gått begynte sakte å svinne bort.En: The warmth of the sun seeped into them, and the cold from the years that had passed began to slowly fade away.No: Da solen gikk ned over horisonten, stod de der, tett sammen, med et løfte om å bygge bro over avstanden som hadde vært mellom dem.En: When the sun set over the horizon, they stood there, close together, with a promise to bridge the gap that had been between them.No: Søskenbåndet mellom Siri og Magnus ble styrket, og de oppdaget en ny grunn til å holde fast ved hverandre.En: The sibling bond between Siri and Magnus was strengthened, and they found a new reason to hold on to each other.No: Der, på den vakre Amalfi-kysten, lovet de å ta bedre vare på hverandre.En: There, on the beautiful Amalfi-kysten, they promised to take better care of each other.No: Sammen så de mot den fjerne horisonten, med løftet om å aldri forlate hverandre igjen.En: Together they looked out towards the distant horizon, with the promise to never leave each other again. 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 We're thrilled to bring you this heartfelt and hilarious conversation with Dave Tarnowski—author, creative force behind the Instagram phenomenon Disappointing Affirmations, and the man redefining self-help with a dose of sharp wit and raw honesty. With over 2.5 million followers, Dave's take on mental health, neurodivergence, grief, and healing resonates deeply—and this episode is no exception.Together, we explore Dave's late-in-life diagnoses of bipolar disorder and ADHD, his journey through therapy, sobriety, and grief, and how humor became his lifeline. We dive into the making of his newest book, Sorry in Advance for Making Things Weird, and talk about what it means to “do the work”—even when it sucks. If you've ever felt like you're falling apart while still managing to laugh, this episode will make you feel seen, heard, and a little more okay with not being okay. Episode Highlights:[1:19] – Dave shares the origin story of Disappointing Affirmations and how his mental health journey shaped his work. [3:04] – Getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADHD later in life. [5:03] – The neurodivergent mind: creativity, sensitivity, and deep knowing. [7:43] – Using humor to bring healing to heavy emotions. [9:52] – Why negative thoughts deserve affirmation too. [13:04] – Medication trials, missteps, and finally finding a fit. [15:31] – From unfinished novels to viral memes: how the Instagram page was born. [21:26] – The power of dark humor, cynicism, and embracing absurdity. [23:00] – Creating a safe space for all—why Dave stays out of divisive commentary. [26:17] – Generational therapy gaps and shifting the mental health narrative. [29:19] – What it means to actually do the work in therapy. [33:38] – Sibling trauma, family hierarchy, and navigating long-standing dynamics. [38:35] – Grief, loss, and finally facing what we try to avoid. [42:22] – What's inside the new book—and why it goes deeper than the first. [46:13] – Where to find Dave's books, cards, and more. [48:13] – The importance of men accessing therapy and emotional healing. Links and Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disappointingaffirmations Dave Tarnowski's book Disappointing Affirmations Dave Tarnowski's book Sorry in advance for making things weird If today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here's to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!

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Here we are at the end of our interminable journey! Millions of years in the blink of many hours. Seen some unbelievable stuff (4d space) and some super believable stuff (gender essentialism) and in the end we've really seen what happens when we stretch the scale of ethics to the breaking point. So, finally, we look at what this all says about Chinese philosophy, particularly what it means to be a Daoist sage. Enjoy! Death's End: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death%27s_End 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: Sinners and The Color Line

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, OR— BRAND NEW: we've included a fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, we have a coaching call with Laurel and Derrick. This call is such a good one because we cover ALL the big ideas behind the peaceful parenting approach, while applying them to real life scenarios in a home with three kids. Topics include sibling rivalry, nurturing our kids, self regulation, how to handle kids asking lots of questions and always wanting more, what parenting without punishment looks like, and more!**If you'd like an ad-free version of the podcast, consider becoming a supporter on Substack! > > If you already ARE a supporter, the ad-free version is waiting for you in the Substack app or you can enter the private feed URL in the podcast player of your choice.Know someone who might appreciate this post? Share it with them!We talk about:* 7:00 What it looks like when our children truly respect us* 9:00 7-year-old refusing to get dressed* 12:10 Why it is okay baby and nurture our kids* 14:00 Tuning into our own self regulation* 18:00 Mindset shifts to give our kids the benefit of the doubt* 19:30 How to handle sibling rivalry* 24:00 Don't try to make it a teachable moment* 38:00 When kids ask questions over and over* 41:00 Why kids always want more!* 45:00 Helping kids see how their actions affect other people* 55:00 Why kids lie and what to do* 57:00 Natural consequences, boundaries, and limits* 1:02 Peaceful Parenting MantrasResources mentioned in this episode:* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player* The Peaceful Parenting Membership* Free Stop Sibling Fights E book* Free How To Stop Yelling at Your Kids e-coursexx Sarah and CoreyYour peaceful parenting team- click here for a free short consult or a coaching sessionVisit our website for free resources, podcast, coaching, membership and more!>> Please support us!!! 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No one listening or watching and they can't go where you don't want them to go and they aren't watching screens. BUT they are being entertained or kept company with audio that you can buy from YOTO or create yourself on one of their blank cards. Check them out HERETranscript:Derrick: Hi, good morning.Sarah: Hi Derek. Nice to meet you. Hi Laurel. Hi. Are you a firefighter, Derek? I'm—yeah, I'm actually—I see you've got your sweatshirt.Derrick: Yeah. Just a heads up, I may have to jump off if we get a call.Sarah: Okay. Well, so nice to meet you guys. So you've got three—boy, girl, girl. And what would you like to talk about today?Laurel: I think I just love your whole—I've sent Derek a couple things—but I just love your whole premise of peacefulness and remaining calm when it's easy to get angry. Mm-hmm. And just some tools for doing that. I guess like some basic things, because we would both like to say where, you know, we have like, you know, the streaks where we're all calm, calm, calm, and then just—and then her, yeah, limit. Yeah.And so yeah, just tools for when that happens. We have very typical age-appropriate kind of response kids, mm-hmm, that need to be told 80 times something. And so it's frustrating. And then how to help them kind of see—without bribing, without threatening discipline, without all of that. Yeah. Like how to have a better dialogue with our kids of teaching respect and teaching kind of “we do this, you do this.”Sarah: Yeah. Yeah. So, I mean, maybe. Okay. So there's always gonna be situations where it's hard to stay calm, you know? Just being a parent—like of course your kids are gonna push your buttons sometimes. But rather than—so, we do always start with self-regulation.And what I mean by self-regulation isn't that you never get upset. It's that when you do get upset, you know how to calm yourself and take a minute, take a breath—whatever you need to do—so that you don't yell. Because yelling hurts our relationship with our kids. You mentioned respect. I think there's an old idea of respect that used to mean that kids were afraid of their parents, right?But real respect is that you care what another person thinks. Like, that's real respect. I don't want to do this because I don't want my dad or my mom to be unhappy with me—not that I'm afraid of what's gonna happen if I do it, but I care what they think and they care what I think. And that's how I define respect. True respect doesn't mean that you're afraid of somebody; it means that you care what they think, right?So when we yell, we chip away at that. Like yeah, we could get them to do what we want through yelling or threatening things or taking things away, but we're chipping away at our relationship with them. And that's really the only true influence.And as your kids are getting older, you're gonna see that you can control them when they're little, right? Because you can pick them up and move them from one place to another or whatever. But there's a famous quote by a psychologist that says, “The problem with using control when kids are young is that you never learn how to influence them, which is what you need as they get older.” Right? You need to be able to influence them, to get them to do what you would like them to do. And it's all about the relationship. That's really what I see as the most important thing.So back to what I was saying about yelling—yes, that's really important to be working on—but there's also: how do I be more effective so the kids will listen to me and I don't have to ask 80 times? How do I get their attention in an effective way? How do I get them to cooperate the first time or at least the second time?So it's a combination of learning how to calm yourself and stay calm when things are hard, and also being more effective as a parent—not asking 25 times, because that just trains them to ignore you. Like, “Oh, I don't have to do it until they yell,” or “I don't have to do it until they've asked me 25 times.”If there's something really unpleasant you had to do at work that you didn't want to do, you might also ignore your boss the first 24 times they asked you until you knew they were really serious, right? Mm-hmm. I mean, you wouldn't, but you know what I mean. If they can keep playing a little bit longer, they will keep playing a little bit longer.So I think what would be helpful is if you gave me some situations that have happened that you find challenging, and then we can do a little bit of a deeper dive into what you could have done instead, or what you could do next time if a similar thing comes up.Laurel: Yeah. I mean, for my daughter, for example, the middle one—she's so sweet, she's such a feeler—but then when she gets to the point where she's tired, hungry, it's all the things. She often doesn't wanna pick out her clothes. Something super simple like that.But when I'm making lunches and the other kids are getting ready and all the things, I just have to have her—I'm like, “You're seven, you can pick out clothes.” I give her some options, and then she'll just lay on the floor and start screaming, “You don't care! Why don't you pick out my clothes?”And then instead of me taking the time that I know I need to, I just tell her, “You have one minute or else this—so you lose this.” I just start kind of like, “This is yesterday.” You know, so she doesn't wanna get dressed, doesn't wanna get her shoes on. “You get my socks, you get all the big—” And then I end up picking her up, standing her up, “You need to get dressed.” And then both of us are frustrated.Sarah: Yeah. No, that's a great example.So first of all, whenever there's difficult behavior in our child, we try to look below the surface to see what's causing it. The symptom you see on the outside is a kid lying on the floor refusing to do something she's perfectly capable of doing herself. That's the iceberg part above the water. But what's underneath that?To me, I'm seeing a 7-year-old who has a 3-year-old sibling who probably does get help getting dressed, a capable older brother, and it's hard to give enough attention to three kids. What I see this as is a bid for attention and connection from you.I don't know if you listen to my podcast, but I did an episode about when kids ask you to do things for them that they can do themselves. Seven is a perfect age because you're like, “Oh my God, you're so capable of getting dressed yourself—what do you mean you want me to put your shoes on you?” But if you can shift your mind to think, Ah, she's asking me to do something she can do—she needs my connection and nurturing.So what if you thought, “Okay, I just spent all this energy yelling at her, trying to get her to do it. What if I just gave her the gift of picking her clothes out for her and getting her dressed?” It would probably be quicker, start your day on a happier note, and you would have met that need for connection.And yes, it's asking more of you in the moment, because you're trying to make lunches. But this is a beautiful example because you'll probably see it in other areas too—what's underneath this difficult behavior? Kids really are doing the best they can. That's one of our foundational paradigm shifts in peaceful parenting. Even when they're being difficult, they're doing the best they can with the resources they have in that moment.So when someone's being difficult, you can train yourself to think: Okay, if they're doing the best they can, what's going on underneath that's causing this behavior?I just want to say one more thing, because later on you might think, “Wait—Sarah's telling me to dress my 7-year-old. What about independence?” Just to put your fears aside: kids have such a strong natural drive for independence that you can baby them a little bit and it won't wreck them. Everybody needs a little babying sometimes—even you guys probably sometimes. Sometimes you just want Laurel to make you a coffee and bring it to you in bed. You can get your own coffee, but it's nice to be babied and nurtured.So we can do that safely. And I tell you, I have a 14-year-old, 17-year-old, and 20-year-old—very babied—and they're all super independent and competent kids. My husband used to say, “You're coddling them.” I'd say, “I'm nurturing them.”Laurel: Oh, I like that.Sarah: Okay. So I just wanted to say that in case the thought comes up later. Independence is important, but we don't have to push for it.Derrick: Yeah. No, I think that's super helpful. And I love—one of my good buddies just came out with a book called The Thing Beneath the Thing.Sarah: Oh, I love that.Derrick: It's such a good reminder. I think sometimes, like you addressed, Laurel is often a single mom and there is the reality of—she's gotta make lunch, she's gotta do laundry, she's gotta whatever. And sometimes there's just the logistical impossibility of, “I can't do that and this and get out the door in time and get you to camp on time, and here comes the carpool.”And so sometimes it just feels like there needs to be better planning. Like, “You just gotta wake up earlier, you gotta make lunch before you go to bed, or whatever,” to have the space to respond to the moment. Because the reality is, you never know when it's coming.Like, totally independent, and she wants to pick out her own clothes in one example—but then all these things creep up.Another way to describe what Laurel and I were talking about in terms of triggers is: I feel like we both really take a long time to light our fuse. But once it's lit, it's a very short fuse.Sarah: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.Derrick: So it's like for me especially, I'm cool as a cucumber and then all of a sudden the wick is lit and I'll explode.Sarah: Yeah. I think that's really good to be aware of. The thing is, if you go forward from today and start looking—you're calm, calm, calm, calm, calm—sometimes what's actually happening is what my mentor calls gathering kindling.We don't realize it, but we're gathering kindling along the way—resentment, eye-roll frustration. If you can start tuning in a little bit, you'll see that yeah, you're not yelling, but maybe you're getting more frustrated as it goes on. That's when you can intervene with yourself, like, “Okay, I need to take a five-minute break,” or, “We need to shift gears or tap each other out.”Because it feels like it comes out of nowhere, but it rarely does. We're just not aware of the building process of gathering kindling along the way.Derrick: Yeah. No, that's helpful. I have two examples that maybe you can help us with. You can pick one that you think is more important.Sarah: Sure. And I just want to comment on one more thing you said before you go on—sorry to interrupt you. If it's annoying to have to dress a 7-year-old in the middle of your morning routine, you can also make a mental note: Okay, what's under the thing? What's under the difficult behavior is this need for more connection and nurturing. So how can I fill that at a time that's more convenient for me?Maybe 7:30 in the morning while I'm trying to get everyone out the door is not a convenient time. But how can I find another time in the day, especially for my middle child? I've got three kids too, and I know the middle child can be a bit of a stirring-the-pot kid, at least mine was when he was little, trying to get his needs met. So how can I make sure I'm giving her that time she's asking for, but in more appropriate times?Derrick: Yeah, no, that's helpful. I think part of my challenge is just understanding what is age-appropriate. For example, our almost 10-year-old literally cannot remember to flush the toilet.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Derrick: And it's like, “Bro, flush the toilet.” It's been this ongoing thing. That's just one example. There are many things where you're going, “You're 10 years old, dude, you should know how to flush the toilet.” And then all the fears come in—“Is he ADD?”—and we start throwing things out there we don't even know.But it seems so simple: poop in the toilet, you flush it when you're done. Why is that? And that'll light a wick pretty quick, the third or fourth time you go in and the toilet's not flushed.Sarah: Yeah.Derrick: And then you talk about it very peacefully, and he'll throw something back at you.Sarah: So do you have him go back and flush the toilet?Derrick: We do.Sarah: Okay, good. Because if you make it a tiny bit unpleasant that he forgot—like he has to stop what he's doing and go back and flush it—that might help him in a kind and firm way. Like, “Oh, looks like you forgot. Pause your video game. Please go back and flush the toilet.”Also, maybe put up some signs or something. By the sink, by the toilet paper. There are just some things that, if they're not important to kids, it's very hard for them to remember. Or if it's not…I can't tell you how many times I've told my boys, “Don't put wet things in the hamper.” They're 17 and 20 and it drives me insane. Like how hard is it to not throw a wet washcloth in the hamper? They don't care if it smells like mildew.Derrick: Yeah.Sarah: It's very frustrating. But they're not doing it on purpose.Derrick: That's the narrative we write though, right? Like, you're just defiant, you're trying—because we've talked about this a million times. This is my desire.Sarah: And you feel disrespecedt.Derrick: Right.Sarah: That is so insightful of you, Derek, to realize that. To realize that's a trigger for you because it feels like he's doing it on purpose to disrespect you. But having that awareness and a mindset shift—he's not trying to give me a hard time. He's just absent-minded, he's 10, and he doesn't care if the poop sits in the toilet. He's just not thinking about it.Derrick: Yeah.I think the other example, which I'm sure is super common, is just: how do you manage them pushing each other's buttons? They can do it so quickly. And then it's literally musical chairs of explosive reactions. It happens everywhere. You're driving in the car, button pushed, explosion. The 3-year-old's melting, and Kira knows exactly what she's doing. Then Blake, then Kira. They just know. They get so much joy out of watching their sibling melt and scream. Meanwhile, you're in the front seat trying to drive and it's chaos.For me, that's when I'll blow my top. I'll get louder than their meltdown. And my narrative is: they're not even really upset, they're just turning it on to get whatever they want.Sarah: Classic sibling rivalry. Classic. Like, “How can I get Mom or Dad to show that they love me more than the other kid? Whose side are they gonna intervene on?” That's so classic.Kira came along and pushed Blake out of his preferred position as the baby and the apple of your eye. He had to learn to share you. Is it mostly Kira and Aubrey, or does everything roll downhill with all three?Derrick: It just triangulates and crosses over. They know each other's buttons. And you're right—it's always, “You always take her side. You never—”Sarah: Yes. And whenever you hear the words “always” and “never,” you know someone's triggered. They're not thinking clearly because they're upset and dysregulated.Sibling rivalry, or resentment, whatever you want to call it, is always about: “Who do they love more? Will my needs get met? Do they love me as much as my brother or sister?” That fear is what drives the button-pushing.It doesn't make sense that you'd pick a fight hoping your parent will choose you as the one who's right. But still, it's this drive to create conflict in hopes that you'll be the chosen one.So I could go over my sibling best practices with you guys if you want. That's really helpful for rivalry.Derrick: Yeah.Sarah: Okay. Do you currently have any rules about property or sharing in your house?Laurel: Not officially. I mean—Derrick: We typically will say stuff like, “That's Kira's. If she doesn't want to share it with you, give it back.” But the problem is we have so much community property.Sarah: Okay. That's what I call it: community property. Yeah. So you're doing exactly the right thing with things that belong to one person. They never have to share it if they don't want to, and other people have to ask before they touch it. Perfect.And in terms of community property, I'd suggest you have a rule: somebody gets to use something until they're done. Period. Long turns.I didn't know this when my kids were little, and I had ridiculous song-and-dance with timers—“Okay, you can have it for 10 minutes and then you can have it for 10 minutes.” But that actually increases anxiety. You want to relax into your play, not feel like, “Oh, I've only got this for 10 minutes.”So if it belongs to everyone, the person using it gets to use it as long as they want. And you empathize with the other person: “Oh, I know your brother's been playing with that pogo stick for an hour. It's so hard to wait, isn't it? When it's your turn, you'll have it as long as you want.”So if you have good sharing rules and community property rules right off the bat, you take away a lot of opportunities for resentment to build upDerrick: My biggest question is just how do you intervene when those rules are violated?Sarah: You just calmly say something like, “Oh, I know you really, really wanna play with the pogo stick. You cannot push your brother off of it just because you want a turn.” I'm just making things up here, but the idea is: you can't push your brother off just because you want something. Then you go back to the family rules. You could even make a sign—I actually have one I can send you to print out—that says, “In our family, we get to use it as long as we want.”And then you empathize with the aggressor about how hard it is to wait. Keep going back to the rules and offering lots of empathy. If someone's being difficult, recognize that they're having a hard time.Laurel, when Derrick said, “You always…” or “You never…,” anytime you hear words like that, you know somebody's hijacked by big feelings. That's not the time to make it a teachable moment. Just empathize with the hard time they're having. Nobody ever wants to calm down until they feel empathized with, acknowledged, and heard. You can always talk about it later if something needs to be discussed, but in the moment of heightened tension, just acknowledge feelings: “Oh my goodness, you were doing this thing and then your brother came and took it. This is so hard.”I also have a little ebook with these best practices laid out—I'll send it to you.The third best practice is: always be the moderator, not the negotiator. If there's a fight between the kids, your goal is to help them talk to each other. Don't try to solve it or say who's right or wrong. Even if you're right and careful not to favor one child, your solution will always fuel sibling rivalry. The child who wasn't chosen feels slighted, and the one who was chosen might think, “Dad loves me best.”So my phrase is: “Be Switzerland.” Stay neutral, intervene in a neutral way, and help them talk to each other. Give each child a chance to speak. Do you want to give me an example we can walk through?Derrick: A lot of times it's not even about taking, it's about disrupting. Aubrey has this baby doll she's obsessed with. She carries it everywhere—it looks really real, kind of creepy. Blake will walk by, pull the pacifier out of its mouth, and throw it across the room. Instant meltdown. His thing is, he knows the rules and how to toe the line. He'll say, “I didn't take the baby, I just disrupted it.”Sarah: Right, right.Derrick: And then, “Deal with it.”Sarah: Yeah, okay. So that's not exactly a “be Switzerland” moment, because it's not a two-way fight. He's just provoking his sister to get a rise out of her. That's classic sibling rivalry. It also sounds like he worries you don't love him as much as his sisters. Does he ever say that out loud?Laurel: He has sometimes. His other big thing is he doesn't have a brother, but they have each other. He constantly brings that up.Sarah: That's what I call a chip on his shoulder. When he provokes her like that, it's because he has feelings inside that make him act out. He's not a bad kid; he's having a hard time. Picking fights is often an attempt to get rid of difficult feelings. If we have a bad day and don't process it, we might come home cranky or pick a fight—it's not about the other person, it's about us.So I'd suggest having some heart-to-hearts with Blake, maybe at bedtime. Give him space to process. Say, “It must be really hard to have two little sisters and be the only boy. I bet you wish you had a brother.” Or, “I wonder if it's hard to share me and mom with your sisters. I wonder if it's hard being the oldest.” Share your own stories: “I remember when I was growing up, it was hard to be the big sister.” Or Derrick, you could share what it was like for your older sibling.The same goes for Kira: “It must be hard being in the middle—your big brother gets to do things you can't, and your little sister gets babied more.” The point is to let them express their feelings so they don't have to act them out by provoking.That provocative behavior is just difficult feelings looking for a way out. Your role is to open the door for those feelings. Say things like, “I know this must be hard. I hear you. You can always talk to me about your feelings. All your feelings are okay with me.” And you have to mean it—even if they say things like, “I wish they didn't exist,” or, “I wish you never had that baby.” That's totally normal. Don't be afraid of it. Resist the urge to offer silver linings like, “But sometimes you play so well together.” It's not time for optimism—it's time for listening and acknowledging.You can also say, “I'm sorry if I ever did anything that made you feel like I didn't love you as much as your sisters. I couldn't love anyone more than I love you.” You can say that to each child without lying, because it's true. That reassurance goes to the root of sibling rivalry.Derrick: That's really helpful. I'd love your insight on some of the things we're already doing. Lately, I've realized I spend more time in the girls' room at bedtime. Blake has his own room. He's more self-sufficient—he can read and put himself to sleep. For the past year, I've been reading in the girls' room instead, since they need more wrangling. So I've tried to switch that and spend more time in Blake's room reading with him. We've also started doing “mom dates” or “dad dates” with each kid.Sarah: That's perfect! My final best practice is one-on-one time. You're on the right track. It doesn't have to be a “date.” Special Time is 15 minutes a day with each child, right at home. You don't need to go to the aquarium or spend money. Just say, “I'm all yours for the next 15 minutes—what do you want to play?” Try to keep it play-centered and without screens.Laurel: Sometimes when we call it a “mommy date,” it turns into something big. That makes it hard to do consistently.Sarah: Exactly. You can still do those, but Special Time is smaller and daily. Fifteen minutes is manageable. With little ones, you might need to get creative—for example, one parent watches two kids while the other has Special Time with the third. You could even “hire” Blake to watch Aubrey for a few minutes so you can have time with Kira.Laurel: That makes sense. I did think of an example, though. What frustrates me most isn't sharing, but when they're unkind to each other. I harp on them about family sticking together and being kind. For example, last week at surf camp, both kids had zinc on their faces—Blake was orange, Kira was purple. She was so excited and bubbly that morning, which is unusual for her. In front of neighbor friends, Blake made fun of her purple face. It devastated her. I laid into him, telling him he's her protector and needs to be kind. I don't want to be too hard on him, but I also want him to understand.Sarah: Based on everything we've talked about, you can see how coming down hard on him might make him feel bad about himself and worry that you don't love him—fueling even more resentment. At the same time, of course we don't want siblings hurting each other's feelings. This is where empathic limits come in.You set the limit—“It's not okay to tease your sister because it hurts her feelings”—but you lead with his perspective. You might say, “Hey, I know people with color on their faces can look funny, and maybe you thought it was just a joke. At the same time, that really made your sister feel bad.” That way, you correct him without making him feel like a bad kid.Do you think he was trying to be funny, or was he trying to hurt her?Laurel: I think he was. He'll also reveal secrets or crushes in front of friends—he knows it's ammo.Sarah: Right. In that situation, I'd first empathize with Kira: “I'm so sorry your brother said that—it never feels good to be laughed at.” Then privately with Blake: “What's going on with you that you wanted to make your sister feel bad?” Come at it with curiosity, assuming he's doing the best he can. If he says, “I was just joking,” you can respond, “We need to be more careful with our jokes so they're not at anyone's expense.” That's correcting without shaming.Laurel: I love that. Sometimes I'm trying to say that, but not in a peaceful way, so he can't receive it. Then he asks, “Am I a bad kid?” and I have to backtrack.Sarah: Exactly—skip the part that makes him feel like a bad kid. Sensitive kids don't need much correction—they already feel things deeply. Just get curious.Laurel: That makes sense. Correcting without shaming.Sarah: Yes.Laurel: We also tried something new because of the constant questions. They'll keep asking: “Can I do this? Can I watch a show?” We got tired of repeating no. So now we say, “I don't know yet. Let me think about it. But if you ask again, the answer will be no.” Is that okay?Sarah: I used to say, “If I have to give a quick answer, it's going to be no.” I'd also say, “You can ask me as many times as you want, but the answer will still be no.” With empathy: “I know it's hard to hear no, but it's still no.” Another thing I said was, “It would be so much easier for me to say yes. But I love you enough to say no.” That helped my kids see it wasn't easy for me either.Laurel: That's helpful. Another thing: our kids do so much—they're busy and around people a lot, partly because of our personalities and being pastors. We try to build in downtime at home, but often after a fun day they complain on the way home: “Why do we have to go to bed?” They don't reflect on the fun—they just want more.Sarah: That's totally normal. You could go to an amusement park, eat pizza and ice cream, see a movie, and if you say no to one more thing, they'll say, “We never do anything fun!” Kids are wired to want more. That's evolutionary: quiet kids who didn't ask for needs wouldn't survive. Wanting isn't a problem, and it doesn't mean they'll turn into entitled adults.Kids live in the moment. If you say no to ice cream, they fixate on that, not the whole day. So stay in the moment with them: “You really wanted ice cream. I know it's disappointing we're not having it.” Resist the urge to say, “But we already did all these things.”Laurel: I love that. We even started singing “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, and now they hate it. It feels like nothing is ever enough.Sarah: That's normal.Laurel: I also want to bring it back to peaceful, no-fear parenting. I can be hard on myself, and I see that in my kids. I don't want that.Sarah: If you don't want your kids to be hard on themselves, model grace for yourself. Say, “I messed up, but I'm still worthy and lovable.” Being hard on yourself means you only feel lovable when you don't make mistakes. We want our kids to know they're lovable no matter what—even when they mess up or bother their siblings. That's true self-worth: being lovable because of who you are, not what you do. That's what gives kids the courage to take risks and not stay small out of fear of failure. They'll learn that from your modeling.Laurel: That makes sense.Sarah: And I've never, ever seen anyone do this work without being compassionate with themselves.Laurel: Hmm. Like—Sarah: You can't beat yourself up and be a peaceful parent.Laurel: Yeah, I know. Because then I'd see them doing it. It's like, no, I don't. Yeah. Yeah. I purposely don't want you guys to be that way. Yeah. That's great. Those are all good things to think about. I think the other questions I can tie back to what you've already answered, like being disrespectful or sassiness creeping in—the talking back kind of stuff. And that's all from, I mean, it stems from not feeling heard, not feeling empathized with.Sarah: Totally. And being hijacked by big feelings—even if it's your own big feelings of not getting what you want. That can be overwhelming and send them into fight, flight, or freeze. Sassiness and backtalk is the fight response. It's the mild fight. They're not screaming, hitting, or kicking, but just using rude talk.Laurel: Hmm. And so same response as a parent with that too? Just be in the moment with their feelings and then move on to talking about why and letting them kind of—Sarah: Yeah. And empathizing. Just like, “Ah, you're really…” Say they're saucy about you not letting them have some ice cream. “You never let me have ice cream! This is so unfair! You're so mean!” Whatever they might say. You can respond, “Ugh, I know, it's so hard. You wish you could have all the ice cream in the freezer. You'd eat the whole carton if you could.” Just recognize what they're feeling. It doesn't have to be a teachable moment about sugar or health. You can just be with them in their hard time about not getting what they want. And they'll get through to the other side—which builds resilience.Laurel: How do you discipline when it's needed—not punish, but discipline? For example, a deliberate rule is broken, somebody gets hurt, or stealing—like when it's clear they know it was wrong?Sarah: You want to help them see how their actions affect other people, property, or the community. That's where they internalize right and wrong. If you give them a punishment for breaking something, that only teaches them how their actions affect them—not how their actions affect others. That makes kids think, “What's in it for me? I better not do this thing because I don't want to get in trouble,” instead of, “I better not do this because it will hurt my sister or disappoint my parents.” So punishments and imposed consequences pull kids away from the real consequences—like someone getting hurt or trust being broken.You really want to help them understand: “The reason why we have this rule is because of X, Y, Z. And when you did this, here's what happened.” If they have a problem with the rule, talk about it together as a family. That works much better than punishment.Laurel: We had an incident at church where our 10-year-old was talking about something inappropriate with another kid. The other parent reached out, and I feel like we handled it okay. We talked with him, he was open, and we discussed what was said. Then we apologized to that parent in person and had a conversation. It didn't feel like we were forcing him to do something bad or shaming him.Sarah: That's good—it's about making a repair. That's always the focus. Without knowing the whole situation, I might not have said apologizing to the parent, because technically the parent wasn't directly involved. But if your son was willing and it felt authentic, that's great. What matters is the outcome: repair. Sometimes parents suggest an apology to make the child feel ashamed so they'll “remember it,” but that's not helpful. The question is: does the apology or repair actually improve the situation? That's what you keep in mind.Laurel: Well, thanks for all your wisdom.Sarah: You're welcome. It was really nice to meet you both.Part 2:Sarah: Welcome back, Laurel and Derek. Thanks for joining again. How have things been since our first coaching call?Laurel: Yeah. I feel like we gained several really good nuggets that we were able to try. One of them was about my daughter in the mornings—not wanting to get dressed, feeling stuck in the middle and left out. I've gotten to stop what I'm doing and pay attention to her. Even this morning, she still had a meltdown, but things went faster by the end compared to me being stubborn and telling her to do it on her own.Sarah: So you dropped your end of the power struggle.Laurel: Yeah. And it felt great because I wasn't frustrated afterward. I could move on right away instead of also blowing up. If we both blow up, it's bad. But if she's the only one, she can snap out of it quickly. I can't as easily, so it usually lingers for me. This way, it was so much better.We've had some challenging parenting moments this week, but looking at them through the lens of making our kids feel worthy and loved helped us respond differently. One thing you said last time—that “the perpetrator needs empathy”—really stuck with me. I always felt like the misbehaving child should feel our wrath to show how serious it was. But we were able to love our kids through a couple of tough situations, and it worked.Derrick: For me, the biggest takeaway was the “kindling” metaphor. I've even shared it with friends. Before, I thought I was being patient, but I was just collecting kindling until I blew up. Now I recognize the kindling and set it down—take a breath, or tell the kids I need a minute. This morning on the way to soccer, I told them I needed a little pity party in the front seat before I could play their game. That helped me calm before reengaging.Sarah: That's fantastic. You recognized you needed to calm yourself before jumping back in, instead of pushing through already-annoyed feelings.Laurel: Yeah. We did have questions moving forward. We had a couple of situations where we knew our kids were lying about something significant. We told them, “We love you, and we need you to tell the truth.” But they denied it for days before finally giving in. How do we encourage truth-telling and open communication?Sarah: Kids usually lie for three reasons: they're afraid of getting in trouble, they feel ashamed or embarrassed, or they're afraid of disappointing you. Sometimes it's all three. So the focus has to be: we might be unhappy with what you did, but we'll just work on fixing it. When they do admit the truth, it's important to say, “I'm so glad you told me.” That helps remove shame.Natural consequences happen without your involvement. If they take money from your wallet, the natural consequence is that you're missing money and trust is broken. But adding punishments just teaches them to hide better next time.Derrick: How do you frame the difference between a consequence and a boundary? Like if they mess up in an environment and we don't let them back into it for a while—is that a consequence or a boundary?Sarah: In peaceful parenting, we talk about limits. If they show they're not ready for a certain freedom, you set a limit to support them—not to punish. A consequence is meant to make them feel bad so they won't repeat it. A limit is about guidance and support.The way to tell: check your tone and your intent. If you're angry and reactive, it will feel punishing even if it's not meant to be. And if your intent is to make them suffer, that's a punishment. If your tone is empathetic and your intent is to support expectations, it's a limit.Derrick: That's helpful. Sometimes we beat ourselves up wondering if we're punishing when we're just setting limits. Your tone-and-intent framework is a good check.Sarah: And if you mess up in the moment, you can always walk it back. Say, “I was really angry when I said that. Let's rethink this.” That models responsibility for when we act out while triggered.Derrick: That's good.Sarah: You mentioned sibling rivalry last time. Did you try the “It's theirs until they're done with it” approach?Derrick: Yes—and it's like a miracle. It worked especially in the car.Sarah: That's great. I know car rides were tricky before.Laurel: What about mantras to help us remember not to let our kids' behavior define us as parents—or as people?Sarah: What you're talking about is shame. It's when we feel unworthy because of our kids' behavior or what others think. We have to separate our worth from our kids' actions. Even if your child is struggling, you're still a good, worthy, lovable person.Laurel: Almost the same thing we say to our kids: “You are worthy and lovable.”Sarah: Exactly. So when you feel yourself going into a shame spiral, remind yourself: “Even though my child did this thing, I am still worthy and lovable.” Hold both truths together.Laurel: Yes. That helps. One last question: mornings. School starts in a day, and we worry every morning will be a struggle with Kira. She resists everything—getting dressed, socks, breakfast. Then she's fine once we're in the car. How can we help her set her own boundaries about mornings?Sarah: It sounds like she gets anxious around transitions. She doesn't do well with being hurried. That anxiety overwhelms her, and she goes into fight mode—pushing back, lashing out.Laurel: Yes, that's exactly it.Sarah: So part of it is adjusting your routine—giving her more time in the morning. But another part is building resilience. The anti-anxiety phrase is: “We can handle this.” Remind her, “Even if it's not going how you wanted, you can handle it. We can do hard things.” Add in laughter to ease tension.And maybe accept that for now, you might need to spend 10 minutes helping her get dressed. That's okay. You can balance it by giving her extra nurturing at other times of the day so she doesn't seek it as much during rushed mornings.Derrick: That's good.Sarah: Thank you both so much. I've loved these conversations.Derrick: Thank you, Sarah.Sarah: You're welcome. It's been wonderful. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

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