Podcast: Translate This!

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…

🎙️ TRANSLATE THIS! Season 3 – Melissa takes us on a mouth-watering journey through Galicia! 🇪🇸 Dive deep into the incredible world of Galician bread, wine, beef, and cheese – the four pillars of this Spanish region’s incredible culinary tradition. From artisanal bread-making techniques passed down through generations to the rich, complex wines, world-renowned beef,…

In the latest episode, Richard shares his transformative journey into stepfatherhood, while Melissa reflects on gaining a stepdad in her adult years. Their story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and adaptability required in blending families. Discover the insights and lessons they’ve learned along the way. #FamilyJourney #StepdadStories #LoveAndGrowth. Link in first comment. Sources:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314221348_Blended_Familieshttps://acf.gov/acf-hotlines-helplinesbeingastepparent.co.uk/joys-being-step-father.htmlChild…

🎙️ TRANSLATE THIS! Season 3 Episode 1 – Richard is BACK! After being MIA all of Season 2, we’re kicking off the new season with major life updates. Richard’s found love after 17 years single and made the big move to Belarus! Melissa breaks down EU immigration stats for the under-55 crowd, and we get…