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Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Siach HaOfos: Birds of the Torah (with R' Yehuda Schwartz)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 29:28


#492> The Sefer is available (in color) at Judaica Plaza https://collabs.shop/snfbsp and Biegeleisen. It is available in black and white on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4wprUs3 in color (at a more expensive price): https://amzn.to/4vvWnV6> To contact the author yschwartz234@gmail.com> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

The Gary Parrish Show
Hour 2 - Gabe Kuhn Show - 6.22.2026

The Gary Parrish Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 44:33


Jamie Watson Joins the Program to Talk All Things World Cup and USMNT! Brady's New Drink, Tim Howard on USMNT, Newest Tiger, & Small Talk!

Small Talk - Konbini
Miki et le bifidus généralement actif

Small Talk - Konbini

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 73:29


Tu aimes Small Talk ? Tu aimes t'hydrater ? Alors les mugs Small Talk sont faits pour toi. Procure-toi le tien ici : https://www.smalltalk-merch.konbini.com/Deux weirdos qui se sont bien trouvés et qui parlent de la pluie et du beau temps à l'Apple Champs-Élysées pour le #TodayAtApple.Merci aux équipes Apple pour leur invitation, leur professionnalisme et leur gentillesse

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Rav Lazer Portnoy (1908 - 1975) (with Rabbi Moshe Baruch Kaufman)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 27:41


#491> To purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%90%d7%95%d7%a8-%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%a2%d7%96%d7%a8%d7%9c%d7%96%d7%9b%d7%a8%d7%95-%d7%a9%d7%9c-%d7%94%d7%92%d7%90%d7%95%d7%9f-%d7%94%d7%a8%d7%91-%d7%90%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%a2%d7%96%d7%a8-%d7%a4%d7%95/> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Restfett
#2.79 - Balenciaga ein soziales Experiment?

Restfett

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 89:48


Es gibt wieder neues aus der Welt der Mode. Oder eigentlich müsste man ja sagen, es gibt Altes. Vintage ist seit langem in Trend und das macht sich auch bei den super extra-dekadenten Premium Herstellern von Mode und Accessoires bemerkbar. Abgewetzte, kaputte Schuhe, Jacken, Handtaschen zu Preisen jenseits der 1.000€-Marke. Wer es sich halt leisten kann. Aber wirklich damit rumlaufen sieht man niemanden. Gibt es also Abnehmer dafür und wenn ja, wie sehen diese Menschen aus? Außerdem gibt es diese Woche eine Top 5 der nervigsten Sachen, die gesellschaftlich akzeptiert sind. Zum Beispiel fremde Menschen zur Begrüßung umarmen. Muss das sein?   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:16) - Balenciaga & Co (00:06:06) - Reines Statussymbol (00:28:46) - Top 5 Dinge die nerven aber gesellschaftlich akzeptiert sind (00:29:01) - #5 - Geburtstage groß feiern müssen (00:36:56) - #4 - Smalltalk auf Zwang (00:53:54) - #3 - Ständige Erreichbarkeit  (01:08:28) - #2 - Hände schütteln / umarmen bei jedem Treffen (01:20:57) - #1 - Arbeiten als Lebensinhalt

Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.

Send us Fan Mail This week I am exploring the idea of small talk and calling it a lost art.  I notice how I am really not very good at it and want to try to be better.  Essentially I call it a way to notice people and make connections even for just a moment.  I mention how our phones are a contributing factor along with COVID helping us be a bit out of practice. I share a particularly mortifying experience while in line at Home Depot with my kids year ago.  I include some info shared by Ellen Hendriksen about the importance of acquaintances, especially to help us feel like we belong in a community.  I give an example of my sister in law who is especially good at talking to anyone.  Finally I talk of how Christ noticed people and that is what we are essentially doing when we decide to small talk with someone. For more info and show notes go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep261 I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

eat.READ.sleep. Bücher für dich
(167) Popcorn und Sports Romance

eat.READ.sleep. Bücher für dich

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 76:49


Kinostimmung im Podcaststudio: Jan hat Popcorn selbstgemacht (Marke: Butterfly) und taucht mit Katharina ein in die Welt der Erfolgsserie "Off Campus". Was ist dran an dem Hype? Und kann das Buch zur Serie da mithalten? Dazu gibt es podcastübergreifende Hilfe: Josi und Sarah vom Podcast #ausgelesen sind zu Gast und verraten ihre Lieblingstropes. Was verbirgt sich wohl hinter "Single-Dad-Romance mit Cowboys"? Und im Quiz zeigt sich, dass Eishockeyspieler schon vor hundert Jahren als romantische Helden taugten.Alle Infos zum Podcast:https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Mail gern an:eatreadsleep@ndr.de Alle Lesekreise:https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier:https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter Podcast-Tipp: Being the Beatleshttps://www.ard.de/ardkultur/musik/rock-pop/being-the-beatles-single-podcast-john-paul-george-ringo-ndr-100.htmlDie Bücher der Folge: (00:04:39) Elle Kennedy: "The Deal – Reine Verhandlungssache", übersetzt von Christine Kagerer, everlove (Bestseller-Challenge) (00:18:03) Lena Kupke: "Pause", dtv (Tipp von Katharina) (00:23:47) Miriam Carbe: "Unerwünschte Töchter", Hanser (Tipp von Jan) (00:58:34) John Williams: "Butcher's Crossing", übersetzt von Bernhard Robben, dtv (All time favourite) Hier geht's zum Podcast unserer Gäste Sarah und Josi:https://www.radio.de/podcast/ausgelesenRezept für Popcorn:https://www.ndr.de/kultur/buch/eatreadsleep-167-popcorn-und-sports-romance,ersfolge-156.htmleat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen.

Das A&O vom Mamasein
Von Wehen bis Wein – zwischen Babysehnsucht und Sommerlaune [S5 | F24]

Das A&O vom Mamasein

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 50:44


Werbung / Anzeige: Hier geht es zum Burga Sale mit Rabattcode: AUNDOHOTLINEX15 (15% auf alles im Angebot) + "Kaufe 2 Handyhüllen, erhalte 2 gratis!" - AngebotIn der heutigen Folge der A und O-Hotline starten Anahita Rehbein und Olivia von Platen ganz entspannt mit ein bisschen Smalltalk – und landen schneller als gedacht bei einem Thema, das uns beide immer wieder bewegt: Geburt.Wir sprechen über unsere ganz unterschiedlichen Geburtserfahrungen, die ersten Wochen mit einem Baby und die Frage, was die Anfangszeit eigentlich so herausfordernd macht: Ist es wirklich das Baby oder vielmehr alles, was drumherum passiert?Zwischen Erinnerungen an unsere Babyzeit, ehrlichen Gedanken über das Mutterwerden und einer kleinen Portion Babyfieber geht es dann genauso schnell weiter in die andere Richtung: Sommer, Partys, unser Live-Podcast und all die schönen Dinge, auf die wir uns gerade freuen.Eine klassische A und O-Folge – chaotisch, ehrlich, emotional und voller Gedankensprünge aus unserem echten Alltag.

Big Mad True Crime
[Bonus Episode] Small Talk With Kyle

Big Mad True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 38:12


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Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Biur Meir: An English Shulchan Aruch (with Rabbi Meir Zev Trepp)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 21:56


#489> To purchase the Sefer: https://feldheim.com/shulchan-aruch-yoreh-deah-240-259 or in 4 smaller volumes: https://feldheim.com/shulchan-aruch-yoreh-deah-240-259-4-volume-set> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

The Gary Parrish Show
Hour 2- Gabe Kuhn Show- 6.18.26

The Gary Parrish Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 39:00


Hour 2- SI's Kyron Samuels on Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, and AFC North + Hydes on the Grizzlies lease + Small Talk

Big Small Talk
Whats The Deal With Peptides? With Science Vs.

Big Small Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 38:56


This week on Small Talk, Sarah is joined by Science Vs host Wendy Zukerman to unpack the internet's latest wellness obsession: peptides. From BPC-157 and MOTS-c to anti-ageing injections and "Wolverine stacks", Wendy breaks down what peptides actually are, what the science says, and where the line sits between promising medical research and wellness-industry hype. They discuss biohacking culture, social media testimonials, Big Pharma conspiracies, why Australia is stricter than the US, and whether we're racing ahead of the evidence in pursuit of self-optimisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Gray Unleashed
TikTok Terror Plot on Trump's UFC Event FOILED! | 6/17/26

Pat Gray Unleashed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 100:49


The FBI just foiled a mass casualty terror plot targeting Americans at the White House — and TikTok helped recruit the killers. You need to watch this before it gets buried under the next news cycle. Five Americans have been arrested and charged after the FBI disrupted a chilling multistate plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. We're talking explosive-laden drones targeting buildings to force a mass evacuation — then a pre-staged sniper team waiting for the crowd. A second wave was allegedly planned to storm the White House gate. This wasn't some vague threat. These people had Signal chats, aerial maps, sniper positions, escape routes, and $3,000 in gear. They called themselves "Vanguard of the Old" — and they used TikTok to recruit. Here's what's wild: Investigators identified 23 people in the planning network. Only five are charged so far. The FBI learned about the plot partly because a 19-year-old suspect's OWN MOTHER called law enforcement. She noticed her son spending his graduation money on ballistic plates, ammo, and plate carriers. That detail alone should tell you everything about what was almost lost that day. We also cover: Did Trump just SNUB Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer? Explosive leak: 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran exposed. JD Vance vs. "The View" (aka "The Coven"): Fiery showdown you have to see. McDonald's brings back the beloved fried apple pie to celebrate America 250. Hillary Clinton throws Joe Biden under the bus: “He made a terrible mistake.” Drop a comment: Do you think TikTok should finally be banned after this? YES or NO — Pat reads every single one. And honestly — does it surprise you that the mainstream media barely covered this? Tell us below. If you want the stories the legacy media hopes you never see, subscribe to "Pat Gray Unleashed." We're not stopping. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:22 Planned Attack on the White House?! 03:48 Trump Asked about Planned White House Attack 08:15 Trump Talks about Israel 10:54 Trump Turns his Back on Volodymyr Zelenskyy 12:03 Trump Ignores Keir Starmer 12:50 Trump Receives Soccer Jersey from Chancellor Merz 14:30 Trump on Visiting Versailles 15:55 Gas/Oil Prices 17:41 G7 Summit "Family Photo" 19:19 Memorandum of Understanding 31:49 Chewing the Fat 42:59 SpaceX Market Cap 48:19 Pat Gray Addresses Video Buffering 51:22 JD Vance on The View 52:08 JD Vance Talks with Glenn Beck about The View 53:22 The View's Audience Claps for JD Vance?! 55:07 The H-E-B Tangent 57:58 Small Talk with JD Vance & The View 58:26 The View Asks JD Vance about Faith & Immigration 1:00:56 JD Vance Asked by The View about Black Heroes 1:10:31 The View Asks JD Vance about Nicolás Maduro Raid 1:12:36 Hillary Clinton on Joe Biden's 2024 Campaign 1:16:51 Kamala Harris on DOJ/Gavin Newsom 1:18:52 Kamala Harris' Classic Line 1:19:46 Kamala Harris Asked about Gas Prices/Iran War 1:26:25 Lesbian Teacher Comes Out to her Class of Fourth Graders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birthday Girls House Party
Pre-drinks, snacks 'n' chats with Jess Fostekew

Birthday Girls House Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 61:36


Our theme for this week is 'Child' which is a bit creepy, but to be fair this was supposed to be going out on June 1st which is World Children's Day. We chat kids, fave childhood meals and party snacks! We've also got a game called 'Small Talk' where we guess if the quote is from a famous adult or one of Beattie's children. It's good fun.Producers: Sam Martin and Connor HaylesMusic: Anne ChmelewskyArtwork: Lucy Moore

News Plus
Smalltalk am G7: Worüber reden die Staatsoberhäupter wirklich?

News Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 14:44


Wenn Regierungschefs- und chefinnen sich erzählen, dass sie aufgehört haben zu rauchen oder wenn ein angetrunkener Staatspräsident vor die Medien tritt, dann ist G7-Gipfel. Viele Dinge passieren abseits der offiziellen Treffen, über die kaum geredet wird. Drum tun wir das bei News Plus. Denn - auch diese informellen Smalltalks oder Vorkommnisse sind wichtig. Warum, erklärt Fredy Gsteiger, der für SRF in Evian mit dabei ist und viele vorherige G7- und ähnliche Gipfel begleitet hat. Habt Ihr Fragen oder Themen-Inputs? Schreibt uns gerne per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder sendet uns eine Text-/Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. ____________________ In dieser Episode zu hören: - Fredy Gsteiger, diplomatischer Korrespondent Radio SRF ___________________ Team: - Moderation: Susanne Stöckl - Produktion: Marisa Eggli - Mitarbeit: Julius Schmid ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. Ihr erreicht uns mit euren Fragen und Inputs per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder per Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. News Plus von SRF erscheint jeden Wochentag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Living In The Light (with Rabbi Yehuda Schonfeld)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 18:49


#488> To purchase the book: https://feldheim.com/living-in-the-light> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Advanced English Communication for Professionals
Stop Overexplaining in English: Sound Confident Without Talking Too Much

Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 29:43


Do you ever start answering a question in English… and then realize you're still talking long after you made your point?Maybe you add extra details, soften your opinion, apologize, explain the backstory, or end with “Does that make sense?” because you want to sound clear and confident.But sometimes, the more you explain, the less confident you sound.

Turning Point with Priya Sam
Small Talk Is Your Warm-Up (And Skipping It Is Costing You)

Turning Point with Priya Sam

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 18:15


Do networking events, executive conversations, or interview small talk leave you wondering what to say?In this episode of Unleash Your Voice, Priya Sam challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in professional communication: that small talk is meaningless filler. In reality, small talk is often the foundation of trust, influence, and opportunity.Priya shares why so many high-achieving women struggle with networking conversations, the mindset shift that makes small talk easier, and a practical framework for turning brief interactions into meaningful professional relationships.You'll learn why the most memorable professionals aren't necessarily the most charismatic or talkative. They're the ones who know how to make other people feel seen, heard, and understood.In this episode, you'll learn:→ Why small talk is one of the most underrated career advancement skills→ How to use small talk as a trust accelerator→ Why curiosity creates stronger connections than self-promotion→ The three biggest mistakes professionals make in networking conversations→ Priya's "Questions to Connect and Collect Data" framework→ The three question categories that instantly improve conversations: Origin, Energy, and Advice→ Why executives want to feel seen too→ How one client used these skills to land a new role and a $28,000 salary increase

Winsome Conviction
Talking About Small Talk

Winsome Conviction

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 38:00 Transcription Available


Small talk can be a good ice breaker and a helpful, natural way to start a conversation, but it can also become shallow, impersonal and prevent us from really getting to know people. When does small talk undermine an opportunity to foster a meaningful relationship? On today's episode, Tim and Rick speak with Beth Booram, a spiritual director, on small talk. They discuss how cultivating spirited, substantial conversations can lead to meaningful relationships with depth.Show notes and a full transcript are available.

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Advanced English Communication for Professionals
How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval

Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 9:14


Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you?Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don't want to seem awkward, too eager, too quiet, too intense, or too much. Or maybe you find yourself performing instead of actually being present.

Explearning with Mary Daphne
How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval

Explearning with Mary Daphne

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 9:14


Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you?Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don't want to seem awkward, too eager, too quiet, too intense, or too much. Or maybe you find yourself performing instead of actually being present.

Valley Real Life Sermons
Beyond Sunday - Beyond Small Talk

Valley Real Life Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 32:43


Beyond Sunday - Beyond Small Talk by Valley Real Life

US Citizenship Test 2024
The Naturalization Interview and Test (018) – Small Talk, Naturalization Interview (N-400), Civics Test, Reading & Writing Test

US Citizenship Test 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 30:23


Practice 100-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 100-Question Civics Tests in RANDOM10 Tests with 10 Voices at Try 10 Special Civics TestsPractice Civics Tests by GROUPPractice English Tests: Reading & WritingPractice Form N-400 at Mock U.S. Citizenship InterviewPracticing Little by Little Makes You PerfectCan You Pass 6 NEW 20-Question Civics Tests?Practice 20 Questions for 65 or More Older ApplicantsPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in RANDOMPractice 128-Question Civics Tests by GROUP#uscitizenshiptest #uscitizenshipinterview #uscitizenshippodcast #uscitizenshipexam

Better Small Talk Summary | Patrick King

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 5:50


Trying to impress people with clever stories actually sabotages conversations. This book summary reveals the counterintuitive truth about effective small talk.

US Citizenship Test 2024
The Naturalization Interview and Test (017) – Small Talk, Naturalization Interview (N-400), Civics Test, Reading & Writing Test

US Citizenship Test 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 29:34


Practice 100-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 100-Question Civics Tests in RANDOM10 Tests with 10 Voices at Try 10 Special Civics TestsPractice Civics Tests by GROUPPractice English Tests: Reading & WritingPractice Form N-400 at Mock U.S. Citizenship InterviewPracticing Little by Little Makes You PerfectCan You Pass 6 NEW 20-Question Civics Tests?Practice 20 Questions for 65 or More Older ApplicantsPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in RANDOMPractice 128-Question Civics Tests by GROUP#uscitizenshiptest #uscitizenshipinterview #uscitizenshippodcast #uscitizenshipexam

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Building Blocks: Exploring Pivotal Texts in Jewish Philosophy (with Rabbi Daniel Fine)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 17:11


#486> To purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4fAyXJa> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Cracking Open with Molly Carroll
Why Small Talk Is Making You More Lonely (And What To Do Instead)

Cracking Open with Molly Carroll

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 19:28


I recorded this episode in the middle of one of the most emotional weeks of my life. My daughter Cora was three days from graduating high school, and I found myself at backyard parties where the conversation kept drifting to the same familiar places: the weather, work, the kids.And I felt that quiet ache I believe so many of us are carrying right now. The longing for something deeper. More real. More connected.So that's what today's episode is about: how we find the courage to have more connection.Something Is ShiftingBecause I think we all feel it. This quiet ache underneath the busyness of our lives. We reach for our phones in line for coffee instead of turning to the person next to us. We text instead of call. We scroll instead of sit. We show up to gatherings and perform a version of ourselves the edited, polished, “I'm fine” version instead of actually arriving in all our beautiful messiness.And from this? We feel less connected. More lonely. More invisible.Here's what I've learned in 25 years as a therapist: loneliness isn't about being alone. You can be surrounded by people at a party, in a marriage, in an office full of colleagues and still feel profoundly unseen. The opposite of loneliness isn't proximity. It's depth.And the data tells us loneliness is worse for your health than smoking, obesity, or high blood pressure. Anxiety and depression are the highest ever, and we are more likely to die from feeling lonely. The epidemic is real.But here's what I know after 25 years of sitting with people in my office: loneliness is not the problem. It's the symptom. Connection is the medicine. And the prescription? COURAGE.The courage to ask a real question. To say the true thing. To let someone love you back. So here are the four pillars of courage to create more connection and therefore more LOVE.The Four Pillars of Courage for Connection✨1. Ask for HelpHere's the thing about asking for help: we avoid it because we think it makes us look weak or like a burden. A Harvard and Wharton study found the number one reason people don't ask for help: it makes us feel incompetent.But here's what the research actually shows. When you ask someone for help, they see you as more competent. They trust you more. And this is the part I love so much: they feel like they matter.I have been a therapist for decades, and I still feel resistance every single time I walk into my own therapist's office. But this week, in the middle of all the graduation chaos, I asked a couple of friends for help. And I felt the weight lift. I wasn't just giving love anymore. I was letting people give me love back.Next time someone asks how you're doing, try this instead of “fine”:“I've been wrestling with something lately. Can I get your take on it?”“Honestly, I could use some advice. I've been dealing with something hard.”Watch what happens to their face. Watch their eyes change. You just told them they have something real to offer you. You just allowed them to love you.✨2. Be AuthenticI know authenticity gets thrown around so much it almost loses its meaning. So here's what I actually mean by it: tell the truth. Not the highlight reel, not the LinkedIn version. The real one.I was on a walk with a dear friend recently, and I could feel she'd been carrying something heavy for months. I kept holding back, not wanting to push. But finally I said: “I see something going on with you. I feel like you're carrying something hard. Can I be here for you?”She was honest. She cried. And then I could share my own fears about Cora leaving for college. We walked away closer than we'd been in years.Try slipping one of these into your next conversation:“What's been the hardest part of your week?”“If you're being totally honest, how are you?”People might pause. It might get a little uncomfortable. The Buddhists teach that we need to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.✨3. Make ChangeYes, the world is noisy. Yes, our phones, schedules, and the general chaos of life are real. But we still get to choose where we spend our time and if we want to connect on a deeper level.It is our responsibility to create the rituals, the invitations, the conversations for more connection. A month ago I challenged myself to walk up to a table of strangers, young, hip, athletic mountain bikers, and ask if they'd be on my podcast. My heart was pounding. But when I did, they looked up. They smiled. They felt seen.And at a graduation party recently, I stopped a new friend and said, “I'm challenging myself to go deeper at these parties. So here's my question: in a year from now, what do you want to be celebrating?”We both got quiet. Then she said: “I want to be celebrating that I don't worry as much. That I've let go of the weight I carry around my kids and my divorce. That I'm finally celebrating who I am.”That is the kind of conversation that stays with you. That's the one you remember.✨4. Be in Service: Show Up to See, Not Just to Be SeenMost of us walk into a room carrying some version of the same quiet anxiety: Do I look okay? Will people like me? Am I enough? You are not alone in that. I feel it every time too.But what if you walked in with just one question in your heart:“Who in this room needs to feel less alone today?”That is the shift. That is everything. When you become the person who asks the real questions, who listens without fixing, who makes eye contact and says “tell me more,” you become magnetic. Not because you performed well. Because you made someone feel like they mattered.Some of my favorite questions to bring to any gathering:“What's something you wish more people asked you about?”“What's the best thing that's happened to you in the last month?”“How do you want to live?”I heard that last one recently from a son speaking at his father's funeral. I haven't stopped thinking about it since.This Is the MomentWe keep waiting for the right time to have the real conversation. The right setting. The right moment. The right person to go first.There is no right time. This is the moment.By the time you read this, Cora has already graduated. The cap, the gown, the ugly crying it's all happened. And I can tell you that the conversations I will carry from this season are not the ones about the weather. They're the ones where someone looked me in the eye and asked something real.At your next gathering, be the one who goes first. Ask the brave question. Sit with the pause. Put down your phone and let it go somewhere.The world doesn't need more small talk. It needs more of you the real, brave, loving, beautifully messy, imperfect you.That is the magicxoLots of love, Molly 

Advanced English Communication for Professionals
How to Walk Into a Room with Confidence and Presence

Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 30:22


Do you ever walk into a room and instantly feel awkward, nervous, or unsure of what to do?In this lesson, you'll learn how to walk into any room with more confidence, presence, and social ease — without trying to be loud, fake, or overly polished.

Dominant Duo/Total Dominance Hour
Sorsby - Texas Tech issue explodes, NFL small talk, Berry thinks this issue with Sorsby is the Cardinal Sin, Knicks lose at home in Game 3, questionable calls here and there plus more.

Dominant Duo/Total Dominance Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 88:23


Tuesday, June 09, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Sorsby - Texas Tech issue explodes, NFL small talk, Berry thinks this issue with Sorsby is the Cardinal Sin, Knicks lose at home in Game 3, questionable calls here and there plus more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Talk - Konbini
Presnel Kimpembe et les degrés de combativité des coupes de cheveux

Small Talk - Konbini

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 33:35


Tu aimes Small Talk ? Tu aimes t'hydrater ? Alors les mugs Small Talk sont faits pour toi. Procure-toi le tien ici : https://www.smalltalk-merch.konbini.com/Presnel Kimpembe se choisit-il lorsqu'il joue à FIFA ?Small Talk est diffusé le mercredi toutes les deux semaines sur YouTube et sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée, abonnez vous pour ne rater aucun épisode : ⁠⁠https://audmns.com/gATkzsA⁠⁠Crédits : Animateur : David Castello-Lopes | Producteur, chef de projet et réalisateur : Robin Riccitiello | Direction de création : Raphaël Choyé | Direction de la rédaction : Camille Thebault | Directeur artistique : Jordan Beline | Programmateur : Alexandre Duarte | Enregistré par Jim Casanova chez Konbini et mixé par Sébastien Cannas et Maxime Vanderbeck chez Capitaine Plouf | Monteur : Killian Nezet | Journaliste : Barbara Silvera Sonigo | Social media : Catherine MalombeHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

US Citizenship Test 2024
The Naturalization Interview and Test (016) – Small Talk, Naturalization Interview (N-400), Civics Test, Reading & Writing Test

US Citizenship Test 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 30:46


Practice 100-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 100-Question Civics Tests in RANDOM10 Tests with 10 Voices at Try 10 Special Civics TestsPractice Civics Tests by GROUPPractice English Tests: Reading & WritingPractice Form N-400 at Mock U.S. Citizenship InterviewPracticing Little by Little Makes You PerfectCan You Pass 6 NEW 20-Question Civics Tests?Practice 20 Questions for 65 or More Older ApplicantsPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in RANDOMPractice 128-Question Civics Tests by GROUP#uscitizenshiptest #uscitizenshipinterview #uscitizenshippodcast #uscitizenshipexam

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Koran Pnei Moshe: Rav Moshe Greenes on Ramban (with Rabbi Shimon Szimonowitz)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 39:46


#485> To purchase the Sefer: https://alehzayis.com/product/%d7%a7%d7%a8%d7%9f-%d7%a4%d7%a0%d7%99-%d7%9e%d7%a9%d7%94/> To purchase "Memories of Two Generations: A Yiddish Life in Russia and Texas": https://amzn.to/4xh2IoL> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

3 Takeaways
Once Upon a Stranger: Can Small Talk Lead to a Bigger Life? (#305)

3 Takeaways

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 20:00 Transcription Available


What if those brief conversations - with a barista, a neighbor, or someone sitting next to us - matter far more than we realize?Gillian Sandstrom, a University of Sussex psychologist and author of Once Upon a Stranger, explores why we're so reluctant to talk to people we don't know, what happens when we do, and how seemingly small interactions can add up to a richer, happier, and more connected life.

US Citizenship Test 2024
The Naturalization Interview and Test (015) – Small Talk, Naturalization Interview (N-400), Civics Test, Reading & Writing Test

US Citizenship Test 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 25:09


Practice 100-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 100-Question Civics Tests in RANDOM10 Tests with 10 Voices at Try 10 Special Civics TestsPractice Civics Tests by GROUPPractice English Tests: Reading & WritingPractice Form N-400 at Mock U.S. Citizenship InterviewPracticing Little by Little Makes You PerfectCan You Pass 6 NEW 20-Question Civics Tests?Practice 20 Questions for 65 or More Older ApplicantsPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in RANDOMPractice 128-Question Civics Tests by GROUP#uscitizenshiptest #uscitizenshipinterview #uscitizenshippodcast #uscitizenshipexam

Podcast – Spieleveteranen
#447: Zeitreise 7/2016, 2006, 1996

Podcast – Spieleveteranen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 97:50


Spieleveteranen-Episode #447 (24-2026) Besetzung: Heinrich Lenhardt und Jörg Langer Aufnahmedatum: 05.06.2026 Laufzeit: 1:37:50 Stunden (0:00:15 News & Smalltalk – 0:35:54 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise) Heiße Tage, kurze Nächte, alte Hefte: Wir blättern in historischen Magazinen nach, welche Spielethemen vor 10, 20 und 30 Jahren für Aufregung sorgten. Diesmal begegnen wir einem nach langem Schlaf erwachten Doomguy (2016), stoßen auf einen unglückseligen Episodenspiel-Vorreiter (2006) und lassen den König hochleben, baby (1996). Außerdem reicht der Patreon-Kraftstoff, um im Bonussegment für Unterstützer ins Jahr 1986 abzutauchen, als Happy-Computer Spielebewertungen einführte und Sid Meier für Spannung in der Tiefe sorgte. Doch auch in der Gegenwart wird es nicht langweilig, dank retro-relevanten News, aktuellen Spielberichten und spannenden Hörerfragen. Unterstützt die Spieleveteranen und hört das volle Programm: https://www.patreon.com/spieleveteranen 00:15 News & Smalltalk 02:37 Gemischte News: 10 Jahre nach Blood and Wine wird ein drittes Add-on für Witcher 3 angekündigt, Gerüchte um ein Remake von Baldur's Gate 2 machen die Runde, Rayman Legends Retold belebt den Hüpf-Klassiker in 3D wieder, Digital Eclipse schnürt eine Sammlung mit Pixar-Spielen. 12:08 Was haben wir zuletzt gespielt? 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem (Demo), Mina the Hollower. 24:36 Hörerpost von Maestro84, Sokar und Christian D. 35:54 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise: Juni 2016, 2006, 1996, 1986 36:23 GamersGlobal und Gamestar 7/2016, u.a. mit Doom (2016), Total War: Warhammer und  Overwatch. 56:31 Gamestar 7/2006, u.a. Mit Hitman: Blood Money, Sin Episodes und Rise of Legends. 1:10:16 PC Player 7/1996, u.a. mit Duke Nukem 3D, AH-64D Longbow und WarCraft 2: Beyond the Dark Portal. 1:35:23 Abspann.

eat.READ.sleep. Bücher für dich
(166) Herrencreme und Bücherbus

eat.READ.sleep. Bücher für dich

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 91:32


Dass Katharina nicht Trixie heißt, hat ihr Verhalten an der Hotelrezeption beeinflusst – eine Erkenntnis aus dem Bestseller „Die Namen“ von Florence Knapp. Bestseller gibt es diesmal gleich zwei (denn natürlich muss es um „Yesteryear“ gehen, den Roman der Stunde) und auch ansonsten einiges an Bonus-Content. Freut euch auf eine extra lange Folge mit Charleston-Vibes, Dorfroman-Harmonie und einem Besuch in einer ganz besonderen Bibliothek, in der Daniel seinen Traum leben darf. Podcast-Tipps in dieser Folge: Being the Beatles: https://1.ard.de/being-the-beatles?eRs Die Bergfreundinnen: https://1.ard.de/Bergfreundinnen Alle Infos zum Podcast: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Mail gern an: eatreadsleep@ndr.de Alle Lesekreise: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter Die Bücher der Folge: (00:03:03) Caro Claire Burke: “Yesteryear”, übersetzt von Dietlind Falk und Lisa Kögeböhn, Heyne (Bestseller-Challenge / Tipp von Katharina und Daniel) (00:18:25) Florence Knapp: “Die Namen”, übersetzt von Lisa Kögeböhn, Eichborn (Tipp von Katharina und Daniel) (00:29:58) Daniel Mellem: “Einstein im Bade”, Kein & Aber (Tipp von Daniel) (00:36:00)Hannah Häffner: “Die Riesinnen”, Penguin (Tipp von Katharina und Daniel) (01:07:40) Vicky Baum: “Menschen im Hotel”, KiWi-Taschenbuch (All Time Favourite) Ausgelost für die Bestseller-Challenge der nächsten Folge: Elle Kennedy: “The Deal – Reine Verhandlungssache” Rezept für Herrencreme aus dem „Rastenden Kranich“: https://www.ndr.de/kultur/buch/eatreadsleep-166-herrencreme-und-buecherbus,ersfolge-154.html Hier könnt ihr das Interview mit der Übersetzerin Lisa Kögeböhn hören: https://www.ardsounds.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:7b0ec267b4ca8c69/ eat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen.

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Ribbis In The Business World (with Rabbi Chaim Francis)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 19:34


#483> To purchase the book: https://bit.ly/RibbisBusiness> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Advanced English Communication for Professionals
How to Be Vulnerable at Work Without Oversharing

Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 9:26


Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing.In this communication skills lesson, you'll learn how to open up at work without saying too much, becoming overly personal, or weakening your professional presence.We'll explore the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to share personal experiences in a way that builds connection, and how to use emotional honesty without losing clarity, confidence, or credibility.This lesson is especially helpful if you want to improve your professional communication, build stronger workplace relationships, speak more confidently in English, and become more socially fluent in meetings, conversations, and team settings.Inside this lesson, you'll learn:What vulnerability at work really meansThe difference between vulnerability and oversharingHow to share personal information professionallyHow to build trust without revealing too muchWhat to say when you want to be honest but still polishedHow emotionally intelligent communication helps you connect at workVulnerability is not about telling everyone everything. It is about sharing the right thing, with the right person, at the right time, for the right reason.If you want to sound more authentic, confident, and emotionally intelligent in English, this lesson will help you communicate with warmth and professionalism.For more communication practice, social fluency training, and live conversation workshops, join us inside Explearning Academy:https://academy.explearning.co

Explearning with Mary Daphne
How to Be Vulnerable at Work Without Oversharing

Explearning with Mary Daphne

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 9:26


Being vulnerable at work can help you build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with more authenticity but there is a very important line between healthy vulnerability and oversharing.In this communication skills lesson, you'll learn how to open up at work without saying too much, becoming overly personal, or weakening your professional presence.We'll explore the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to share personal experiences in a way that builds connection, and how to use emotional honesty without losing clarity, confidence, or credibility.This lesson is especially helpful if you want to improve your professional communication, build stronger workplace relationships, speak more confidently in English, and become more socially fluent in meetings, conversations, and team settings.Inside this lesson, you'll learn:What vulnerability at work really meansThe difference between vulnerability and oversharingHow to share personal information professionallyHow to build trust without revealing too muchWhat to say when you want to be honest but still polishedHow emotionally intelligent communication helps you connect at workVulnerability is not about telling everyone everything. It is about sharing the right thing, with the right person, at the right time, for the right reason.If you want to sound more authentic, confident, and emotionally intelligent in English, this lesson will help you communicate with warmth and professionalism.For more communication practice, social fluency training, and live conversation workshops, join us inside Explearning Academy:⁠https://academy.explearning.co⁠

Just A Quick Pinch
your weekly small talk news ft. Jimmy! Lakers hire an aerospace engineer, Halo Top's DND spoon, Taylor Swift x Toy Story

Just A Quick Pinch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 20:55


FUN SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! A never before done Just A Quick Pinch productions is COMING SOON!!! Next week you'll see we're shaking episodes up this summer and you'll be going on summer break with us - there will be more content and silliness than ever, but it'll be a brief break from the healthcare of it all.... so excited for you to see what this new venture brings! This week Jimmy joins me for another small talk news story, we break down these 3 stories: 1. https://hypebeast.com/2026/5/los-angeles-lakers-hire-rohan-ramadas-as-assistant-gm2. https://people.com/we-tried-the-spoon-that-puts-your-phone-on-silent-mode-119728803. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-song-rcna347940IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

Inglés desde cero
263 - Small Talk – Weather & Daily Life - Conversaciones Breves: Clima y Rutina

Inglés desde cero

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 27:16


¿Te ha pasado que estás en el ascensor con un vecino o un compañero de trabajo y no sabes qué decir? Ese silencio incómodo dura apenas unos segundos, pero puede parecer eterno. Esos pequeños momentos suelen llenarse con conversaciones cortas y simples que ayudan a romper el hielo y crear un ambiente más agradable. En la vida diaria en Canadá, es muy común hacer comentarios breves sobre el clima, el día de trabajo o la rutina. No se trata de tener una conversación profunda, sino de mostrar cortesía y conexión con la otra persona. En esta lección vas a aprender algunas de estas frases reales y cotidianas para hablar sobre el clima y la rutina diaria. La idea es que puedas sostener conversaciones breves y naturales en inglés, sin sentirte incómodo o quedarte en silencio. Porque cuando vives en un país angloparlante, dominar este tipo de interacciones simples puede ayudarte mucho a integrarte y sentirte más cómodo en tu vida diaria. Y ese es el objetivo, ¿no? Recuerda que todos los recursos para este episodio, incluyendo la transcripción, la tabla de vocabulario y ejercicios para repasar el aprendizaje, están disponibles en nuestro sitio web.  Haz clic en este enlace para ver todos los recursos para este episodio:   https://inglesdesdecero.ca/263 ----- Dale “me gusta” a nuestra página en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inglesdesde0/ ----- Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingles.desde.cero/ ----- Suscríbete en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inglesdesdecero145 ----- Encuéntranos en Pinterest: https://es.pinterest.com/inglesdesdeceroca/ ----- Aprende inglés con nativos que se formaron en su enseñanza. ¡Visita nuestro sitio web, https://inglesdesdecero.ca/ para inscribirte y seguir todas nuestras lecciones! Descubre si tu marca aparece (o no) cuando la IA recomienda soluciones. Únete al reto gratuito de 3 días de HubSpot — regístrate aquí: https://hubs.la/Q04fn0pB0__No dejes pasar esta oportunidad con Shopify y regístrate para un período de prueba por solo un dólar al mes en shopify.mx/desdecero Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Advanced English Communication for Professionals
How to Be More Charismatic in English Conversations Without Being Fake

Advanced English Communication for Professionals

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 33:50


Want to sound more charismatic in English conversations — without pretending to be someone you're not?In this lesson, you'll learn how to become more engaging, confident, warm, and socially fluent in English by using practical communication skills instead of fake personality tricks.Charisma is not about being loud, extroverted, or perfect. It is about helping people feel more connected, seen, and interested when they talk to you.

To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack
Speak English Confidently: Small Talk Secrets You Need to Know (Key Phrases)

To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 21:56


Learn everyday English through the topic of small talk.In this episode, we talk about how to open a conversation, how to keep small talk going with the "tennis match" rhythm, the safe topics English speakers use again and again, how to wrap up politely, and the cultural notes that save you from awkward moments.You'll get natural listening practice plus lots of useful phrases that you can use to start, continue, and end conversations in English.We keep things conversational and practical so you can build real-world fluency while learning the small phrases that make a big difference.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Open a casual conversation with natural English greetingsKeep a conversation going using the "tennis match" rhythmTalk about the weather the way native speakers doAsk about the weekend in several different waysDiscuss work and local things naturallyEnd a conversation politely without sounding rudeHandle "How are you?" the way native speakers actually doUse British-style "friendly complaining" to bond with peopleUseful phrases from the episode:Opening small talkHow's it going?Yeah, not bad. You?Pretty good. How about you?How's your week been?Got anything fun planned?Long time no see.It's been ages.Keeping the conversation going — the tennis matchHow about you?What about you?Oh, really? How's that going?Oh, wow. What's that like?That sounds amazing.That sounds lovely.That's nice.Talking about the weatherBit chilly today, isn't it?It's a bit warm.It's a bit windy.It's a bit grey at the moment.Yeah, things are good, although it's been really rainy.Talking about the weekendWhat are you going to do this weekend?What are you doing this weekend?What are you getting up to this weekend?What did you get up to this weekend?Did you have a good weekend?Work and local thingsHow's work going?Yeah, it's good. I'm really busy, but it's fun at the moment.Yeah, it's good. I'm busy. It's going okay.Have you been to that new cafe just around the corner?Have you heard they're opening up a new cafe around the corner?Wrapping up the conversationAnyway, I'd better let you go.I'd better let you go.It was lovely catching up.I've gotta get going.We should grab a coffee sometime.We should grab a beer sometime.Cultural notes — friendly complaining and "How are you?"Yeah, not bad. You?Yeah, pretty good. You?This weather is awful, isn't it?Ah, it's getting so dark so early.Anyway, did you see the game last night?Reflect and practiceThe next time someone says "How are you?" or "How was your weekend?" — what will you say? Use the phrases from this episode to start, keep going, and wrap up a small talk conversation in English.Chapters:(00:00) Small Talk in English — why people freeze(03:22) The big idea — it's a tennis match(05:02) Opening phrases — How's it going?(07:50) "How about you?" — keeping it going(09:58) Safe topics — weather, weekend, work, local(14:57) Wrapping up gracefully(17:22) Cultural notes(20:26) A full small talk conversation

The NewsWorthy
Special Edition: Big Benefits of Small Talk– Is it a Lost Art?

The NewsWorthy

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 26:33


We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day. New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization. Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practical ways to feel more confident in conversation — from everyday small talk to high-stakes presentations.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

Sex and Psychology Podcast
Episode 505: How To Move Beyond Small Talk

Sex and Psychology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 29:58


Most people say they want deeper relationships and more meaningful connection, yet many conversations stay stuck at the surface level. We talk about work, schedules, the weather, or whatever else feels safe. So why is it so hard to move beyond small talk? In this episode, we're exploring the science of meaningful conversation, from curiosity and attention to vulnerability, flirting, and emotional openness. I am joined once again by Nicholas Epley, the John Templeton Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavior Science, and Director of the Roman Family Center for Decision Research, at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is the author of Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want. His latest book is A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: Why do so many conversations stay surface-level? What kinds of questions foster closeness? How do we balance vulnerability with oversharing? Can people tell when they don't fully have our attention? What small conversational shifts create deeper connection? You can visit Nicholas’ website to learn more about his work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Passionate about building a career in sexuality? Check out the Sexual Health Alliance. With SHA, you’ll connect with world-class experts and join an engaged community of sexuality professionals from around the world. Visit SexualHealthAlliance.com and start building the sexuality career of your dreams today.*** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: The Ultimate Parshah Challenge (with Rabbi Yitzy Fox)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 21:18


#480> To purchase the The Ultimate Parshah Challenge: https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-ultimate-parashah-challenge/?sld=seforimchatter use code CHATTER for 15% off> Also available at: http://rabbiyitzyfox.com/> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Broccoli and Ice Cream
433: Jamie Pappas and Bad at Small Talk

Broccoli and Ice Cream

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 31:40


Jamie Pappas! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More! Here is Jamie's special "Bad at Small Talk." Here she is on Instagram. And here is information about her weekly show at Philly Typewriter. We have a great chat! You have a great listen! And this is only the first HALF of our chat! For part two, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, or simply click on over here to Patreon!

Seforimchatter
SmallTalk: Abled: A Torah View To Living With A Disability (with Michal Horowitz)

Seforimchatter

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 17:02


#489> To purchase the book:https://mosaicapress.com/product/abled/?sld=seforimchatter use code CHATTER for 15% off> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques.
291. Hello, Stranger: Why Curiosity Beats Charisma Every Time

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques.

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 30:16 Transcription Available


What keeps us from being more social? Nick Epley calls it a “mind-reading mistake.”We all think about what others think, particularly what they think about us. The problem, says Nick Epley, is that we're almost always wrong.Epley is a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection. What keeps people from engaging authentically, connecting deeply, and enjoying a meaningful social life? It comes down to an error of social cognition, “A mind-reading mistake,” Epley says. “If I don't think you want to talk to me, I won't try. And I'll never find out that I'm wrong about that.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Epley and host Matt Abrahams explore why we hold ourselves back from meaningful conversation, and what happens when we don't. From taking an interest in others to sharing more freely about ourselves, Epley shares strategies for being a little more social — and making your life considerably better as a result.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Nick EpleyNick's Book: A Little More SocialEp.133 From Good to Super: How Supercommunicators Unlock the Language of Connection Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Problems with Body Language (04:15) - Perspective Getting (07:14) - Asking Better Questions (08:41) - Moving Beyond Small Talk (10:13) - Why We Hold Back (11:33) - Advice For Introverts (15:17) - A Little More Social (18:34) - The Final Three Questions (24:45) - Conclusion

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