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Madam Mosquito WWII: Interview with Dr Nat Fong 19:02

1d ago19:02

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Madam Mosquito, what a fabulous name. In this interview with Dr Nat Fong, she explains the origins of this amazing Chinese freedom fighter from World War II, from her humble beginnings in a Chinese village to star of several war time comic books. Not to mention almost having a movie made of her life. Click to join my mailing list Teachers Pay Teach…

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#31: Unlocking Life Focus: Lessons from French Culture 24:22

3d ago24:22

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of "life focus," drawing inspiration from French culture. It's crucial to shift focus away from obsessive thoughts about weight and food, as constant preoccupation with weight and diet can hinder weight loss or health goals. I explore three ways to become more life-focused: Learning: French people prioritize c…

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Academic Freedom, Viewpoint Discrimination, and Israel/Palestine w/ Jodi Dean 34:42

3d ago34:42

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Prof. Jodi Dean, who was recently relieved of teaching duties after the publication of her Verso blog post "Palestine speaks for everyone" on April 4th, 2024. In said piece she described the sight of Hamas paragliders breaking through Israel's air defenses to get into Israel as "exhilarating". Although many have c…

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138 - 20 Common Adjectives (Part III) 7:26

5d ago7:26

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In this episode, you'll learn 20 common French adjectives. 🤓 Tune in to part I (episode 98) and part II (episode 99) to learn even more adjectives! 👉 Head over to https://mathildekien.com/podcast-episodes/138 for episode cheat sheet, transcript, and resources! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly…

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The Turbulent World - April 2024 Update on Iran & Israel, Gaza Protests, Extreme Rhetoric in Israel, Israel's Information War, Benjamin Netanyahu, and More w/ James M. Dorsey 1:38:50

7d ago1:38:50

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Middle East scholar Prof. James M. Dorsey of The Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey Substack blog returns for another update on the situation of Israel/Palestine and the broader Middle East. This hour and a half conversation delves into many different areas including: - The Gaza War - Violence in the West Bank - T…

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137 - How to Use Impersonal Verbs in French ('il faut', 'il pleut'...) 16:35

10d ago16:35

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In this lesson, you'll learn about impersonal verbs in French, such as 'il faut' (it is necessary), 'il pleut' (it's raining), etc. Don't miss it, it's important! 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friend…

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Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War w/ Prof. Shay Hazkani 1:16:49

10d ago1:16:49

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On this edition of Parallax Views, the University of Maryland's Prof. Shay Hazkani, a former Israeli journalist turned historian, joins the show to discuss the major themes of his book Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War and documentary The Soldier's Opinion in light of the Gaza War, settler violence in the West Bank, and the October 7…

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Columbia U Protests + the Kent State Massacre, Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024, Forever Chemicals, & Remembering Daniel Ellsberg w/ Mickey Huff 57:41

11d ago57:41

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Project Censored's Mickey Huff joins us to discuss Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024, the media watchdog group's annual round-up of the most censored news stories in the United States. However, rather than just a straight rundown of this year's annual Project Censored offering, Mickey and I use this …

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Applying the Lessons of the French Evisceration of Algeria to the Gaza War w/ Sean Tomilson 1:09:35

17d ago1:09:35

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Sean Tomilson, a PhD candidate in Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Arizona, a graduate of West Point, and a U.S. Army veteran, joins the show to discuss his March 2024 Responsible Statecraft piece entitled "What the French evisceration of Algeria has to do with Gaza today". We'll discu…

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#30: Navigating Change 17:07

17d ago17:07

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In this episode I dive into 5 ways that can help you navigate change with more resilience and less overwhelm. Reflecting on my past year of personal transformation, I share insights and practical advice for anyone facing significant shifts in their lives. From leaving a secure corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur, to relocating to Southern Fra…

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Women of World War I 8:52

22d ago8:52

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There were so many women involved in World War I, both on the Front Lines and on the home front. Matron Adelaide Maud Kellett was on the hospital ship at Gallipoli and later ran a hospital for soldiers who had lost limbs. In this episode Kelly Chase reads out the words of Adelaide herself in this touching tribute to the women who served in World Wa…

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Examining Biden's Policies on Economics, Gaza, and the Border Heading Into Election Season w/ Karen Dolan/How Autocrats Seek Power w/ Richard Abel 1:26:00

24d ago1:26:00

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On this edition of Parallax Views, in the first segment Karen Dolan, a Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies who heads of said institute's Criminalization of Race and Poverty project, stops by to discuss Biden's policies in relation to the economy, the border/immigration, and Gaza/Israel-Palestine. In the course of this segment we'll delve int…

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136 - 21 French Expressions for Grocery Shopping 12:11

25d ago12:11

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In this episode, you'll learn the essential vocabulary for navigating supermarkets in French. 🛒✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help you…

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Inside the World of Deathmatch Wrestling w/ Mike Krueger 1:50:26

28d ago1:50:26

1:50:26

On this edition of Parallax Views, we delve into the controversial world of deathmatch wrestling with deathmatch wrestler Mike Krueger. For those unfamiliar with deathmatch wrestling, it is by far the most extreme variant of professional wrestling imaginable. When watching a deathmatch promotion like Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), Combat Zone Wrestl…

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Is the U.S.-Israel Special Relationship a Strategic Liability? w/ Jon Hoffman 51:07

30d ago51:07

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Jon Hoffman, policy analyst in defense and foreign policy at the Cato Institute, joins the show to discuss his Foreign Policy article "For America, Israel Is a Liability, Not an Asset". Hot off his appearance on MSNBC discussing said article, Hoffman joined me to go further into the main points that he raises thro…

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#29: Coffee Chat with Beeta Hashempour – Be Adaptable to Be Adoptable 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

In this episode, Karen Gombault welcomes Beeta Hashempour. After a trip to Paris in 2010, Beeta became a self-proclaimed Francophile, falling in love with France and French culture. After several visits, she eventually made the move to Paris and lived out her dream as a local among the Parisians. Today, she runs one of the leading French lifestyle …

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"White Rural Rage" Book Receives More Criticism from a Scholar It Cited w/ Kristin Lunz Trujillo/Culture Warriors Push Propaganda About Haiti Crisis w/ Patrick MacFarlane 1:21:29

1M ago1:21:29

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Kristin Lunz Trujillo, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina, joins the show to discuss her Newsweek op-ed "'White Rural Rage' Cites My Research. It Gets Everything About Rural America Wrong". Like previous guest Prof. Nicholas F. Jacobs, Trujillo has a critique of Paul Waldm…

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Prominent Jewish Americans Sign Letter Opposing AIPAC w/ Alan Minsky 53:09

1M ago53:09

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On this edition of Parallax Views, last week a number of prominent Jewish Americans came together to sign an open letter voicing opposition to AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its influence on both major American political parties. A statement in the leader reads, "Given that Israel is so isolated internationally that it could n…

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Jonathan Glazer's Oscar Speech, Its Parallels to Vanessa Redgrave's 1978 Oscar Speech, & the Meaning of THE ZONE OF INTEREST w/ Corey Atad 2:04:49

1M ago2:04:49

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On this edition of Parallax Views, freelance writer Corey Atad, who has written in such publications as Esquire, Slate, Hazlitt, and The Baffler, joins the show to discuss his piece in Welcome to Hellworld on Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech and the reaction to said speech. Glazer decided to bring up the Gaza War when accepting the award for his Holo…

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Gaza War Update w/ Prof. James M. Dorsey 54:28

1M ago54:28

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Middle East scholar Prof. James Dorsey, the man behind The Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey blog and Substakc, returns for a Gaza War update. We discuss the clans in Gaza that may or may not end up collaborating with Israel against Hamas and their own unsavory nature, the bombing of Gaza and its infrastructure l…

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#28: Mindset Makeover for Healthy Living & Weight Loss 20:12

1M ago20:12

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In this episode, I reflect on my transformative journey over the past 10 years, emphasizing the importance of mindset work in achieving health and wellness goals. Initially, I was overwhelmed with stress due to my high-profile career, family responsibilities, and societal pressures, leading to emotional eating and dissatisfaction with my weight. Th…

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135 - 7 Question Words in French 10:48

2M ago10:48

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In this episode, you'll learn 7 essential question words in French, such as 'why', 'how', etc. 🤔✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podcast lessons to help yo…

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Schaller & Waldman's "White Rural Rage" Thesis Misuses Data to Push an Unhelpful Narrative w/ Prof. Nicholas F. Jacobs 57:47

2M ago57:47

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Colby College's Prof. Nicholas F. Jacobs, co-author with Daniel M. Shea of The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America, joins the show to discuss his piece in The Daily Yonder entitled "New Book on Rural America Started with a False Conclusion, Then Looked for Evidence". Jacobs offers a da…

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Europe Must Look Beyond the U.S. for Its Future in a Changing World + Biden, Netanyahu, and the Gaza War w/ Amb. Patrick Theros 55:03

2M ago55:03

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Amb. Patrick Theros of the Gulf International Forum returns to discuss his The National Herald op-ed "Europe Must Take Charge of Europe". Amb. Theros argues that a combination of U.S. public attitudes on foreign policy (particularly amongst, but not limited to Republicans; namely, what Theros sees as the return of…

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134 - 15 Household Chores Expressions in French 8:25

2M ago8:25

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Ready to talk about keeping your home tidy in French? In this episode, you'll learn 15 handy expressions for household chores. 🏠✨ 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made…

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The Death of Film Criticism and the Infantilization of Cinema (+ Oscar Talk) w/ Jim DiEugenio 1:53:54

2M ago1:53:54

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Jim DiEugenio, writer of Oliver Stone's JFK Revisited and co-author of The JFK Assassination Chokeholds: That Prove There Was a Conspiracy, returns to discuss the death of film criticism as well as the rise of Marvel/DC superhero movies and what he judges to be their negative impact on the movie landscape. Althoug…

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How to Pronounce ‘Joyeux Anniversaire’ (Happy Birthday) in French [Effortless French Pronunciation] 10:39

2M ago10:39

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In this episode, you'll learn how to pronounce the French expression 'joyeux anniversaire' (happy birthday.) 🎂 📝 Transcript: Click here ✒️⭐️ Struggling to form complete sentences in French? Join my brand new French Made Easy: 28-Day French Grammar Challenge, starting May 1st, and begin building better sentences today! Learn More! 🎟️…

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#27: Spring Glow-Up: Embarking on My 30 Day Personal Challenge 16:02

2M ago16:02

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In this episode Karen shares her personal "spring glow-up" challenge, focusing on implementing changes to her health and wellness routine over the next 30 days. Karen discusses her motivation behind the challenge, emphasizing the importance of trying new strategies for sustainable weight loss and addressing mindset issues. Karen outlines the strate…

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How to Pronounce 'Crêpe' in French [Effortless French Pronunciation] 8:00

2M ago8:00

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In this episode, you'll learn how to pronounce the French word 'crêpe.' 🥞 📝 Transcript: Click here ✒️⭐️ Struggling to form complete sentences in French? Join my brand new French Made Easy: 28-Day French Grammar Challenge, starting May 1st, and begin building better sentences today! Learn More! 🎟️

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#26: My Secrets to Maintaining a Healthy Weight 17:23

2M ago17:23

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In this episode, Karen reflects on her journey of maintaining a healthy weight for over five years, offering practical tips and mindset shifts that have contributed to her success. Karen discusses key strategies she started implementing, such as prioritizing consistent actions aligned with her body's needs, finding motivational hacks to stay on tra…

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133 - How to Conjugate ‘Devoir’ (To Have To) in French [Future Tense] 7:39

2M ago7:39

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Confused about conjugating ‘devoir’ (to have to) in the future tense? In this episode, I’ll break down the future tense conjugation of ‘devoir’ (to have to). 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. It's free! 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-…

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The Islamophobia Network and the Israel-Palestine Discourse w/ Sahar Aziz and Mitchell Plitnick 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

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On this edition of Parallax Views, ReThinking Foreign Policy's Mitchell Plitnick and Sahar Aziz of the Center for Security, Race, and Rights join the show to discuss their recent report Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Israel Discourse. Sahar Aziz is the author of the book The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religi…

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Carrie A Nation Bar Smashing Prohibitionist 11:40

2M ago11:40

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Meet Carry A Nation the Bar Smashing Prohibitionist who supported women who were victims of domestic violence related to alcoholism. Click to join my mailing list Teachers Pay Teachers Store Grab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon! If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a Coffee Write a review on Podchaser, Apple …

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Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America w/ Josie Riesman 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Vince McMahon, the former chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was the most powerful man in all of professional wrestling (or, as he likes to call it, "sports entertainment"). Now though McMahon is completely out of WWE after horrific allegations of sex trafficking and abuse of a former employe…

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#25: Coffee Chat with Judith Keys 38:50

2M ago38:50

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In this informal discussion, Judith (who is Irish) & I talk about what brought her to France 12 years ago, what she loves about France, French culture, French food, and why she stayed. She shares what it is like managing meals and cooking for her family and children, and how she is transmitting her love of cooking to them. Living in Provence, we al…

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132 - How to Use ‘être en train de...’ in French 9:23

2M ago9:23

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In this episode, you'll learn how to use the French expression 'être en train de...' to describe actions happening right now. 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Eas…

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BEST OF: The Enduring Legacy of V, the Hit Sci-Fi TV Series That Used the Alien Invasion Trope to Explore the Dangers of Fascism w/ Kenny Johnson 1:17:35

3M ago1:17:35

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On this edition of Parallax Views, 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of V: The Original Miniseries. A two-part sci-fi television event that brought in around 33 million homes, V was ostensibly the story of reptilian alien invading earth to steal it's resources and turn the human population into a food source. However, beneath the surfa…

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#24: How I Shop, Cook, Meal Plan & Eat in France 18:37

3M ago18:37

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I encourage my listeners to cook as much as possible at home, there are huge benefits, and it can be very simple. In this episode, I take you deep into my world and talk about how I choose my food, shop for food, cook and eat. Meal planning, leftovers, the Farmer’s market (& my regular vendors), processed food, restaurant frequency, meal services… …

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131 - How to Say 'I Miss You' in French 6:53

3M ago6:53

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Wondering how to say "I miss you" in French? In this episode, you’ll learn how to express missing someone in French. 🤎 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the French Made Easy podca…

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Israel/Palestine, the Gaza War, and Rebel Governance in the Middle East w/ Abdalhadi Alijla 1:03:44

3M ago1:03:44

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On this editiion of Parallax Views, Writer and researcher Abdalhadi Alijla, author of Trust in Divided Societies and co-editor of Rebel Governance in the Middle East, joins the show to discuss his perspective on Israel-Palestine and the Gaza War from his perspective as both a researcher and writer on the region as well as someone who was born in Ga…

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#23: Navigating Negative Emotion Without Turning to Food 14:49

3M ago14:49

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In the past, with feeling some sort of negative emotion (frustration, anger), I would have turned to food for comfort. In this episode I walk you through how I processed a recent disappointment, and the steps I used. Not turning to food when you are upset is a skill that can be learned, and I outline how to do this. This skill is the number one rea…

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The Confederation Model Approach to Israel/Palestine w/ Josef Avesar 59:23

3M ago59:23

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Josef Avesar of the Israeli-Palestinian Confederation joins the show to discuss not the one-state or two-state solutions to the Israel-Palestine conflict, but instead the Confederation approach to the issue. This is a very basic introduction to the Confederation model for Israel/Palestine that proposes a common go…

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130 - 10 Valentine's Day Expressions in French 7:29

3M ago7:29

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Wondering how to express love in French? In this episode, you'll discover 10 romantic expressions — just in time for Valentine's Day. 💘🌹 📝 Cheat Sheet & Transcript: Click here to download the cheat sheet and transcript for this episode. 🗝✨ FME Exercise Library: Unlock your free Exercise Library and get 100+ beginner-friendly exercises from the Fren…

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Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Nazi Resistance 12:54

3M ago12:54

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Meet Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans Scholl, 2 university students who were members of the White Rose resistance group during the Nazi Regime. Grab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon! Get teaching resources for this episode from Teacher Pay Teachers. Click to join my mailing list Teachers Pay Teachers Store Grab a copy of Histor…

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#22: What Travelling to France and Weight Loss Have in Common 17:47

3M ago17:47

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2024 is going to be the biggest year for tourism EVER in France (80th DDay anniversary, Summer Olympics & Para-Olympics, re-opening of Notre Dame). The experience when you travel to France can be OK but not really what you expected…or it can be simply amazing. And both are fine, you get to choose how you want to travel. Just like losing weight, and…

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Free Your Mind!: Giovanni 'Tinto' Brass, 'Swinging London' and the 60s Pop Culture Scene w/ Simon Matthews 1:27:20

3M ago1:27:20

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Simon Matthews, author of Free Your Mind!: Giovanni 'Tinto' Brass, 'Swinging London' and the 60s Pop Culture Scene, joins the show to discuss the life and career of European filmmaker Tinto Brass. Brass is perhaps most well-known today for his erotic/softcore features as well as the epic, star-studded effort Calig…

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The Future of Israelis & Palestinians Are Intertwined: Peter Beinart on His Belief in a Single Democratic State, Gaza, and More 40:21

3M ago40:21

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On this edition of Paralalx Views, Peter Beinart, the Editor-at-Large for Jewish Current and author of The Beinart Notebook Substack, joins the show to discuss his views on Israel/Palestine amidst the war in Gaza. In his 2020 Jewish Currents article "Yavne: A Jewish Case for Equality in Israel-Palestine", Beinart definitively moved on from his two-…

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Diplomacy, Israel/Palestine, and the Action Biden Must Take on Gaza w/ Amb. Patrick Theros 1:10:15

3M ago1:10:15

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On this edition of Parallax Views, retired diplomat Patrick Theros, who served as the United States Ambassador to Qatar from 1995 to 1998 and is currently a Strategic Adviser for Gulf International Forum, joins the show to discuss Israel/Palestine and the war in Gaza from a diplomat's perspective and his Responsible Statecraft piece "Who’s the supe…

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#21: French Friends & Food Freedom 16:39

3M ago16:39

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Recently I spent the weekend away on the French coast with new friends. The weekend could have been about social anxiety and people pleasing, which would have led to overeating and / or overdrinking. The weekend was not about that at all. Instead, the weekend was about connection, great discussion, fun, time in nature, games and food, of course! (w…

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The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War w/ Jeff Sharlet 49:23

3M ago49:23

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On this edition of Parallax Views, last month I spoke to journalist Jeffrey Sharlet, known for his books on the Christian Nationalist movement (The Family and C Street; the former has been made into hit Netflix documentary miniseries), to discuss his latest work The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War. The book is a series of essays exploring th…

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