Podcast: Translate This!

Can second marriages work? Richard and Melissa say yes—and they’re sharing their personal stories to prove it.Richard: Almost 2 years into his second marriage after being single for 17 years. He talks about why that time alone mattered, how he knew he was ready to try again, and what he’s learning about building a marriage…

Should presidents be limited to two terms, or should voters decide how long they serve?In this episode, Melissa tackles one of the most provocative constitutional questions in American politics: Could we repeal the 22nd Amendment—and should we?The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms. Ratified in 1951 after FDR’s unprecedented four-term presidency, it transformed what…

Celebrities are done lying about their faces. Plastic surgery, once Hollywood’s most poorly kept secret, is now being openly discussed—and sometimes celebrated. But is this transparency actually empowering, or does it just create new impossible standards?In this episode, we examine every angle of the celebrity cosmetic surgery trend:The Good: Honesty about procedures can reduce shame,…

Learning Russian is hard. Learning Russian while living in Belarus? That’s a whole different level of complicated.In our newest episode, Richard pulls back the curtain on his ongoing struggle with one of the world’s most challenging languages. From catastrophic case confusion to verb aspect anxiety, he’s experiencing every pitfall that Western learners encounter when tackling…

Some debates don’t have easy answers. The question of political borders is one of them.In this week’s episode of Translate This!, Melissa dives into a topic that sparks passionate disagreement across the political spectrum: Are borders necessary tools for national security and governance, or are they fundamentally unjust systems that exclude marginalized people from freely…

Making friends as an adult is universally acknowledged as difficult. Add the complexity of living in a foreign country, and the challenge multiplies. But in the latest episode of Translate This!, Richard reveals a fascinating paradox about expat friendships that anyone who’s lived abroad will recognize.Expats Are Better at Breaking the IceHere’s what might surprise…

When “Going Home” Feels Like Going Abroad: Melissa’s New England Cultural HoneymoonFrom the Translate This! PodcastCalifornia-born, Spain-based, with a childhood stint in Upstate New York—Melissa’s relationship with “home” is complicated. So when she returned to New England for an extended visit, she expected familiarity. What she got was a full-blown cultural honeymoon phase, complete with…

🎧 New Episode Alert: “Richard’s Epiphany with Attachment Disorder”Sometimes the most profound moments of understanding come when we least expect them. In this powerful episode of Translate This, Richard opens up about his personal breakthrough in recognizing attachment patterns that had been shaping his relationships for years.This isn’t just another therapy session recap – it’s…

In our latest episode, hosts Melissa and Richard dive deep into the captivating world of female murder, crime, and romance novels. Discover their unique perspectives on why these genres resonate with readers and what they reveal about our society. Sources:https://bjs.ojp.gov/female-murder-victims-and-victim-offender-relationship-2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1635092 https://www.statista.com/statistics/251886/murder-offenders-in-the-us-by-gender https://www.statista.com/statistics/251886/murder-offenders-in-the-us-by-gender https://www.jeannettedebeauvoir.com/thoughts/women-murder https://joslynchase.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Death Teach Me Tonight research blog (2010) – Study on…