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Madness Cafe206. Banned Books Series: Lawn Boy by Jonathan EvisonJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Originally published in 2018, Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison is a novel that focuses on the life and self-discovery of Mike Munoz, a young working class Mexican American man. In 2022, the American Library Association reported that Lawn Boy was the 7th-most-banned book in the country that year due to LGBTQ+ content and sexually explicit content. Evison touched on several themes in this book. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the book.Support the showBe part of the...
2025-06-051h 00
Between Two Chairs - Demystifying Commercial Real EstateAre You The Boy or The Tree? We are ending our second season and wrapping up 2024 with our Kindergarten series, specifically The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. What does a book about a tree and a little boy have to do with #cre? Tune in and find out why, in our opinion, we should all strive to be the tree!
2024-12-2632 min
Do You Watch What I Watch?S3E39: 'Three Wiser Men And A Boy'What do “The Grump," a self-help book, and a bad back have in common?
Talk about anticipation! Jennifer + Josh are back to recap and review this sought-after sequel starring some Hallmark heavy hitters: Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, and Paul Campbell! Did '3WM&AB' live up to the hype?
Listen for a full recap and our bottom line in our 'Gold or Coal' segment!
And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!
2024-11-2728 min
Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas47. Healing from Within: The Transformative Power of Breathwork with Jennifer HenkleUnlock the power of healing through breathwork with Jennifer Henkle, a mother who has turned her personal trials into transformative triumphs. As a breathwork facilitator, Reiki master, and Soul Work coach, she shares an incredible journey of transformation from witnessing her daughter's health scare to becoming a healer who now guides others through their own emotional journey. Our momversation not only highlights Jennifer's inspirational story but also introduces you into the emotional liberation that comes from intentional breathing.I share my own experience with breathwork under Jennifer's guidance and we journey together into understanding the science of...
2024-02-1647 min
ON BOYS PodcastNeeded: Boy-Friendly SchoolsMost schools today aren’t boy-friendly. That’s one (big!) reason why boys lag behind girls academically. And why so many boys hate going to school. Tyler, a 16-year-old Texas boy, started struggling in middle school. Recess was no more. Classes were 90 minutes long. So, “he found it really hard to sit still in class,” says Julie Jargon, the Wall Street Journal Family & Tech columnist who interviewed Tyler for her series on boys and education. Now a high school student, Tyler suggests that “instead of making guys change the way they behave, maybe schools should change the way...
2024-02-0151 min
Big Boy's Neighborhood PodcastFULL SHOW - Jennifer Lopez Has New Music Plus Natalia's Husband Wants Her To Do "No Spend January"FULL SHOW - Jennifer Lopez Has New Music Plus Natalia's Husband Wants Her To Do "No Spend January"
2024-01-1151 min
Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money ManagementFinding Balance, Authenticity and Purpose at Work with Jennifer GrayToday I’m chatting with Jennifer Gray – a mental health therapist and business coach. Jennifer loves challenging and empowering financial professionals to confidently embrace who they are, create businesses and enjoy their success. So much of that work involves setting boundaries, working through imposter syndrome, perfectionism, people pleasing, etc.
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2023-12-2845 min
National Podcast Post Month 2023Is It Too Late? Ep 6 You’ve been hearing about National Podcast Post Month online. Maybe you even have friends who are participating. Or maybe you just learned about it today. Now that the challenge is in full swing is it too late to join? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete. This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast Post Month. The second segment is the behind-the-scenes of how...
2023-11-1808 min
Moms Into Literary FreedomPolice Report Filed for "Storm and Fury" by Jennifer ArmentroutMoms for Liberty is at it again! In this preview episode, Jennifer and Courtney cover the mom's latest shenanigans in trying to get yet another media specialist fired for yet another book. This time, the book is "Storm and Fury" by Jennifer Armentrout. This highly-reviewed young adult novel caused a school board candidate and Moms for Liberty member, Jennifer Tapley, to try and file a police report in Santa Rosa county, Florida, this past October. Join your hosts as they ponder why such a highly-rated and popular YA novel with just ONE spicy scene out of 300+ pages is creating such a...
2023-11-1345 min
Christown's Titus 2 Ministry- Teach Me to LoveEncouraging the Heart of Men and Boys by Jennifer Romero 102623Our current society has devalued boys. There are many things stacked against our boys, including the absence and lack of commitment of dad, divorce, overdiagnosis of ADHD and a general lack and understanding of purpose. Moms can help remedy these problems by appreciating the ways God has programmed men differently. The importance of dad in our children's life cannot be underestimated. We discuss the ways dad interacts with children through roughhousing, teasing, and challenging our kids and how very important these interactions are.Books we referenced today:The Boy Crisis byWarren Farrell PhD (Author, Narrator), John Gray PhDThe War on...
2023-10-3047 min
Doing Relationships RightIt's All Things Relationships with THERAPY JEFF and Jennifer! Flashback Fave Episode of 2022!Let's return to September 2022 when I had MY FAVE BOY CRUSH- Therapy Jeff on the Pod! Take a listen to this incredible episode! Jeff Guenther, LPC, earned his master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern California and his bachelor's degree in child and family development from San Diego State University. His therapeutic career started at a crisis line, where he worked with people suffering from suicidal thoughts and severe anxiety. He’s lived in Portland, Oregon, since 2005, and my private practice focuses on couples and individuals. These days, He spends his spare tim...
2023-06-1329 min
ON BOYS PodcastGemma Gaudette Talks About Raising BoysGemma Gaudette says “we don’t give boys enough credit.”Gemma, host of Idaho Matters & a mom of two sons (currently ages 11 & 15), knows (from personal experience!) that boys can be dramatic & sensitive, even though society has coded those traits as “feminine.” Yet many adults continue to insist on & impose so-called “masculine” expectations on boys, without recognizing the breadth of normal variation.Many adults also react to boys’ behavior based on their experiences with harmful adult males. “There’s an automatic assumption that boys are bad,” Gemma says. “There is an automatic assumption that a boy is a predator…I get very f...
2023-06-0856 minMoney Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money ManagementClothes, Confidence and Self-Worth with Jennifer Mackey-MaryToday I'm sharing my conversation with entrepreneur and wardrobe stylist, Jennifer Mackey-Mary.
Jennifer Mackey-Mary helps women have easier mornings and better days. Her business, Everyday Style, is on a mission to inspire women to love the way they look, and give them the tools to make style easy. She’s the host of the Top 10 podcast, The Everyday Style School, that teaches you everything your mom never did about getting dressed.
After styling women for over two decades, there isn’t a body shape she hasn’t seen, or a style struggle she hasn’t heard–and s...
2023-06-0154 min
What The Actual F*** Is Going On With This Whole Politics Business?Bully Boy Raab Exposed, Stormy Weather For Starmer and Another Attack On Nurses
Join Jennifer Juan as she takes you through another chaotic week in UK politics, including all the details of Dominic Raab's bullying, another attack on nurses from the Tories and a particularly chaotic week for the Labour Party.
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2023-04-251h 26
NFT Catcher PodcastOff The Rails w/ LG Doucet of The First Mint | plus Nakamigos | Soulja Boy rugs + more |LG & The First Mint | Nakamigos | Gremplin burn edition | Ghost Coffee w/ MUMBOT | Soulja Boy fiasco | Dez Bryant's ape phished | AI | sponsored by SwoopsSSN1 PRESALE SIGN UP http://playswoops.com/presale Links:@LgDoucetthefirstmint.substack.comGhost Coffee with MUMBOT Powered by NFT Catcher PodcastMichael Keen https://twitter.com/NFTicketJennifer Sutto https://twitter.com/jennifer_suttoNFT Catcher Podcast https://twitter.com/NFTCatcherPodproduced by Andy Cinquino https://twitter.com/ajc254NFT Catcher theme music by ItsJustLos https://twitter.com/its_Ju...
2023-04-101h 26
The Energized Mama | Stop Mom Burnout, Control Your Emotions, Overcome Mom Guilt37 \\ Having A Hard Time Transitioning Between Work And Home Life? Tips For How To Bring Peace Into Your Home With Jennifer McGrawAre you a mama that either works outside the home or works from home + is having a hard time transitioning between work/home life?
What about struggling with reconnecting with your littles after a long, exhausting day at work or feeling like you even have the energy to now fulfill all the demands that you have at home?
If any of this sounds way too familiar, then, THIS is the episode for you. Today, I brought on a special guest, Jennifer McGraw, who as a mom of teenagers + a toddler; while also running a successful b...
2023-03-0632 min
ON BOYS PodcastListener Q & A: Boy Communication, Socialization, & Girl PowerWhy do boys....? Bringing up boys brings up all kinds of questions! Jen & Janet have answers. Photo by Pixabay Tamara asks: Why do boys communicate through physical touch/aggression and use sarcasm for communication rather than regular conversation? Katrina worries that her son may be alienating himself from his friends -- and missing out on social opportunities -- because he's so dedicated to his sport. She says: I'm afraid he's distancing himself from his friends and will one day find himself without them. How do I bring it up without seeming like a nag?? Elena wants help answering her...
2022-10-2045 minMoney Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money ManagementGetting Emotional with Jennifer LoveToday, I’m sharing my conversation with Jennifer Love. Jennifer is a money therapist, wealth philosopher and business advisor. If you love diving into the weeds on how the human brain works, learning more about how our emotions work and ultimately learning how we can strive to live a life that we want, you will love this conversation.
You can find more from Jennifer at her websites: www.livingwealthinstitute.com and www.Jenniferlove.com
You can also find her on Instagram @thejenniferlove
2022-09-2257 minBig Boy's Neighborhood PodcastJennifer Lopez The Other Day & What Was Your Close Call?Jennifer Lopez The Other Day & What Was Your Close Call?
2022-09-2154 min
Wife of the Party# 236 - Long COVID with Paula & JenniferToday, I sit down with my friends, Paula and Jennifer. We talk about our experience with Long COVID, what our symptoms were, how long it’s lasted, how it has affected their families, what they have done to cope, and much more! Pre Order Your “Numb and Dumb” Shirt here: https://store.bertbertbert.com/products/womens-relaxed-numb-and-dumb-t-shirt-pre-order I have new Freewaters slides! Check them out here: https://freewaters.com/products/the-berty-slide-womens-sandal Our next book club will be “Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be” by Frank Bruni
2022-08-181h 12Wife of the Party# 236 - Long COVID with Paula & JenniferToday, I sit down with my friends, Paula and Jennifer. We talk about our experience with Long COVID, what our symptoms were, how long it’s lasted, how it has affected their families, what they have done to cope, and much more! Pre Order Your “Numb and Dumb” Shirt here: https://store.bertbertbert.com/products/womens-relaxed-numb-and-dumb-t-shirt-pre-order I have new Freewaters slides! Check them out here: https://freewaters.com/products/the-berty-slide-womens-sandal Our next book club will be “Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be” by Frank Bruni
2022-08-181h 12
Pop LiteracySummer Rerun | The State of the Boy BandThis episode originally aired April 8, 2019 Boy bands as we know them have been around since New Edition got together in 1978—and now, they’re bigger than ever, thanks to online fandom. New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, O-Town, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men are among the groups who have recently been on tour or recorded new music. And the boy band legacy is evident in two recent developments: An excellent new YouTube Originals documentary, “The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story,” tells the cautionary tale of the impresario behind Backstreet Boys and NSYNC; and, on the ligh...
2022-07-0554 min
ON BOYS PodcastEvil Witch Claire Zulkey on Life as a Boy Mom"Boy mom" Claire Zulkey is the only female in her family. (Yes, the family dogs are male too.)
She's also a self-described "evil witch" & creator of Evil Witches newsletter, a fantastic community and newsletter for people who happen to be mothers and know that you can love and loathe your kids at the same time.
Claire's son are now 7 and nearly 10, and she's learned to let them handle their own disagreements, for the most part. (After teaching them ways to compromise and manage conflict)
"I let them be mad at each other," she says. "I let them work it out...
2022-06-2345 minBig Boy's Neighborhood PodcastChris Brown BIG Interview, Jennifer Lopez ICYMIChris Brown BIG Interview, Jennifer Lopez ICYMI
2022-06-161h 05
Behind the DreamersMark Blomsteel: A Dutch Boy in NashvilleSend us a textNashville recording artist Mark Blomsteel was born and raised in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. He was diagnosed with a genetic eye disease at an early age that would leave him legally blind. That didn't stop Mark. At age 11, he began writing and went on to have his first radio show with MTV Networks. His journey in music led him to meet many greats, including producer Paul Tubbs Williams who worked with the Spice Girls, and Fred Vail, former producer for the Beach Boys. The Dutch Boy, a nickname earned by Nashville locals, has won multiple...
2022-06-1538 min
Wisdom Speakers and SeekersBoy Körver- Beyond The StruggleBoy Körver is on a mission to inspire, motivate and support people in being the best version of themselves. In this interview he joins me from Curacao to share personal insights gained on his journey of self-awareness while overcoming limiting beliefs and becoming a Back on Track Coach. He also shares how to move beyond the struggle to become the best version of yourself.
Website: https://boykorver.com/
#selfawareness #backontrack #podcast
Your Host: Jennifer Regular is a Soul-centered Empowerment Coach guiding you to align your soul path, vision and mission to become a...
2022-06-0629 minBig Boy's Neighborhood PodcastJennifer Lopez ICYMI and Can You Be Friends With Former Hookups?Jennifer Lopez ICYMI and Can You Be Friends With Former Hookups?
2022-04-121h 03
Boy Meets BravoEpisode 39: Boy Admits Excitement for the Return of RHONJ w/ Donny & Quin from Know ThatThis week was the BEST because we had Bravo podcast favorites of ours, Donny and Quin from Know That Podcast, in the BMB Zoom Room to chat about all the Bravo TV things this week! We discovered our shared love for Summer House while trying to convince The Boy that his dog Detective Benson needs a Detective Stabler buddy. #peerpressure On to the Real Housewives of New Jersey where we had several questions: Does RHONJ need new blood and should Bravo TV bring Snookie in to shake things up? Will the Melissa/Teresa family feud ever end (short answer: n...
2022-02-201h 03
英文 BJ4S2EP09｜當香氣遇上陪伴，壓力一秒離散【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這回，我們要以「紓壓」作為主題，和大家大聊特聊，彼此切磋一下該如何在忙碌高壓的生活中放慢角度，好好放鬆。
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Foot massage Parlor 按摩館、
Foot Massage 腳底按摩、
Reflexology Massage 經絡按摩、
Thai Massage 泰式按摩、
Deep Tissue Massage 指壓按摩/深層按摩、
Full Body 全身按摩
Flower Essence 花精
aromatherapy「香氛
Essential Oil Diffuser 精油水氧機、香氛蠟燭 scented candle
→ scent (n.) 香味；香水 (v.) 動物嗅到；預感到
→ scented (adj.) 香的；芬芳的
精油Essential Oil
（Lavender 薰衣草、Chamomile 洋甘菊)
Owning a pet 養寵物
Companionship 陪伴
種植物 Growing Plants
ME TIME 私人專屬時間
Therapeutic 療癒的
Calming 鎮定
Soothing 舒緩的
Relaxing 放鬆的
2021-11-2624 min英文 BJ4S2EP08｜就是要放鬆！時下多樣性的舒壓方式，你愛哪種呢？【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這回，我們要以「紓壓」作為主題，和大家大聊特聊，彼此切磋一下該如何在忙碌高壓的生活中放慢角度，好好放鬆。
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Meditation 冥想
Korean Dramas 韓劇(K-dramas)
Sit coms 情境喜劇
Lofi Music 低包真音樂
Sip & Paint 畫飲
Spending time outdoor 戶外走走
byob(bring your own booze) 自備酒精
binge eat 怒吃
2021-11-1922 min英文 BJ4S2EP07｜當運動成為風潮，你跟上了嗎？【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這回，我們要以「紓壓」作為主題，和大家大聊特聊，彼此切磋一下該如何在忙碌高壓的生活中放慢角度，好好放鬆。
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
• Cardio 有氧運動
• Yoga 瑜珈
• Aerial yoga 空中瑜珈
• Hot yoga 熱瑜珈
• Pilates 皮拉提斯
• Core 核心
• Jogging 慢跑
• Spinning 飛輪
• Spin class 飛輪課 （像是美國的 SoulCycle）
• Boxing 拳擊
• Hiking 爬山
• Rock climbing 攀岩
• Jump rope 跳繩
• Stretching 伸展、熱身
• Anaerobic 無氧運動
• Weight training 重量訓練
• Calisthenics 徒手健身、街頭健身
• Bodyweight exercise 徒手運動、不用器材運動
• Burpee 剝皮跳
• Plank 棒式、平板支撐
• Squat 深蹲
• HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) 高度間歇式運動
• Tabata 間歇訓練
• Do it for the gram 為了發Instagram而做某件事
• The only reason I go to the gym is to “do it for the gram” 我上健身房只是為了能上傳到社群媒體
• Gym rat 健身狂人
• Foam rolling/Foam roller 按摩滾輪
2021-11-1222 min英文 BJ4S2EP06｜在家，也不能忘記吃的藝術【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這回，我們要以「吃喝」作為主題，和大家大聊特聊，彼此切磋一下生活的樂趣！這世界上，應該沒有人不愛「美食」吧！
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Grocery shopping 買菜
Grocery store 雜貨店、超市、採買的地方 vs. supermarket 超級市場（在美國比較少用這個單字）
Farmer’s market 農夫市集
Recipe 食譜
Meal prep 提前準備健康餐盒
Make a mess (in the kitchen) 搞得一團亂
Too many cooks in the kitchen 一件事太多人主導、人多誤事（廚房裡太多廚師）
Dish washer 洗碗機
Oven 烤箱
Kitchen island 中島
Food delivery 餐點外送
Take out 餐點外帶
Rituals 儀式感
Plating 擺盤
Hot Pockets 美國的一種微波食品，有餅皮、肉、起司、蔬菜
Frozen food 冷凍食品
Fridge 冰箱
Freezer 冷凍庫
Defrost 解凍
Room temperature 恆溫、室溫
Barbeque (BBQ) grill 燒烤爐、燒烤架
Home bbq 家中烤肉
Domesticated 宅、喜歡居家生活
He is domesticated 他很宅
Housewarming party 新居落成派對
Throw a party 舉辦派對
2021-11-0520 min
Jennifer O'Brien ShowDave Ebert "Big Boy Buddy Love" LIVE Interview!Today on the Jennifer O'Brien Show we chat with comedian Dave Ebert! Dave shares all about his comedy journey! He shares about his struggles with depression and suicide and how God called him to use his gift of comedy to make the world a better place! Dave also shares about his time as a professional wrestler and radio DJ! Dave currently performs improv comedy and has a ministry that is devoted to helping women who have escaped from sex trafficking using improv to help them heal from the wounds of the past! Please check out Dave Ebert at...
2021-10-1433 min英文 BJ4S2EP05｜美食或許是全世界共通的語言？【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這回，我們要以「吃喝」作為主題，和大家大聊特聊，彼此切磋一下生活的樂趣！這世界上，應該沒有人不愛「美食」吧，提到美食，或許是全世界共通的語言。
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Avocado 酪梨
Salsa 莎莎醬
Açaí 巴西莓
California roll 非常不日式的加州捲
Chicken and waffles (Roscoe’s)
Soul food 療癒食物 黑人文化
Soul music 靈魂音樂
Tacos 小的墨西哥夾餅
Burritos 墨西哥捲餅
Quesadilla 墨西哥餡餅
Dimsum 港式點心
Boba 飲料店統稱、波霸
Tapioca 珍珠
In-N-Out 來自加州的漢堡店
Shake Shack 來自紐約的漢堡店
Five Guys 來自東部的漢堡店
Umami Burger 來自LA的漢堡餐廳
Umami 日文表達美味的意思
Philly cheesesteak 費城牛肉起司三明治
Boston lobster 波士頓龍蝦
Food truck 餐車
The Halal Guys 曼哈頓街頭知名的清真雞肉飯
Steakhouse 牛排館
Laksa 叻沙
Hawker center 新加坡的小販中心
Michelin star restaurant 米其林餐廳
Small portion 小份量
Truffle 松露
Caviar 魚子醬
F&B food & beverage 餐飲業
2021-09-2622 min
ON BOYS PodcastBoy Moms as Boy AdvocatesBoy moms make the most effective boy advocates.
That's a lesson Gemma Gaudette learned early on. Gaudette, the host of Idaho Matters on Boise State Public Radio and the mom of 2 sons, ages 13 and 9, didn’t really understand the challenges boys face in the world until she had sons. Now, she believes that moms of boys need to advocate on their behalf.
"If we don't stand up for our boys, no one else will," Gaudette says.
When her boys started elementary school, Gaudette realized that many adults misunderstood boys' physicality. "My one son missed a week of recess in the first...
2021-09-1638 minDoing Relationships RightA Teenager's Thoughts on Divorce with Jennifer's Son ZacThis one wasn't easy, not going to lie. Ever asked your kid a bunch of questions you didn't really want the answers to? Ya, well, try that on a podcast with over 150K people listening. Ha. But boy did he surprise me. Zac was incredibly mature; self-aware and empathetic, he spoke with such conviction. I had a difficult time composing myself at times during the interview. Zac amazed me...so brave. So smart. This is an important discussion that no parent should miss--even if you're no...
2021-09-1425 min英文 BJ4S2EP04｜生活傷心，所以喝酒務必要開心【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這回，我們要以「吃喝」作為主題，和大家大聊特聊，彼此切磋一下生活的樂趣！而小酌一下其實是許多人都會選擇的方式，因此，這集我們就來談談「喝酒」這擋事吧
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Grab a drink 喝一杯
Wanna go grab a drink? / Let’s grab a drink! 我們去喝一杯吧！
Happy Hour 下班後晚餐前，酒吧特價的時間（美國的應酬時間）
All you can drink 自助餐式的無限暢飲
Open bar 無限暢飲（主辦方已付過錢：像是婚禮或一些活動）
Mocktail 無酒精調酒
Mock 嘲笑、模仿
Cocktail 調酒
Rooftop bar 高空酒吧
I need a drink! 很累想放鬆或宣洩的時候可以這樣說「我需要喝一杯！」
Do you need a drink? 安慰朋友時可以這樣說「你要喝一杯嗎？」
Can I buy you a drink? 搭訕時可以這樣說「我可以請你喝一杯酒嗎？」
Drinks on me （酒）我請客
This round of drink is on me 這一輪的酒我請客
Next round is on me 下一輪我請客
Bartender 酒保
On the house 酒吧或餐廳請客（可以是酒精或是餐點）
Tips 小費
Last call / Last order 打烊前最後可以點餐的時候
Check ID 看身份證
I got carded 我被要求看身份證
Designated driver (DD) 指定司機（通常指不喝酒負責駕駛的人）
2021-09-1318 min英文 BJ4S2EP03｜辦公室政治，是想逃都無法的潛規則【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
「辦公室政治」對某些人來說是天大的困擾，但有些人卻把這當作遊戲，總之，辦公室裡會發生的事情根本就可以拍成上百部影集，保證心有戚戚焉，所以這集就來聊聊這個無可奈何的事情吧！
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Office politics 辦公室政治 （職場潛規則）
Water cooler 茶水間
Water cooler talk 茶水間閒聊
Open space 開放空間
Suits 美劇：金裝律師
→女主角Rachel現為英國皇室成員
Backstabbing 背後說人壞話、背後刺傷
Sabotage 蓄意破壞、背後捅人一刀
Gossip 茶餘飯後的八卦
→Gossip Girl 美劇：花邊教主
Rumors 沒有證實的謠言、造謠
Top-down 上對下的管理方式
Smoke break 工作時到外面抽煙的休息時間
Don’t shit where you eat 不要談職場戀情／不要把工作飯碗砸了
→Where you eat 工作的飯碗
Clique(s) 小圈圈／派系
Harassment 騷擾
→I feel harassed → 我感到被騷擾
Report to HR 向人資部告發（壞事）
Professional 專業的
→Ex: 儀容、溝通方式、辦公室環境
Open-minded 開明的
Skills 工作技能
Open door policy 開放政策、鼓勵員工向主管或高層提出問題及意見
Equal 平等的
Transparent organization 透明化組織
→Transparent 透明的
2021-08-3023 min英文 BJ4S2EP02｜數位遊牧民族？只要有心，全世界都是我的辦公室【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
這集，我們將聊聊非常火紅的「數位民族」，當然，定義上或許很多人都已經有些概念，不過，要成為一個可以到處移地工作，把全世界都當成自己的行動辦公室前，有些事情你應該要知道……
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Work from home/WFH 在家工作
Remote 遠端工作
Digital nomad(s) 數位遊牧民族
→Nomad 遊牧民族、流浪者
VPN (virtual private network) 虛擬私人網路
Coworking space 共享辦公空間
→Ex: WeWork 美國一家新創公司、共享辦公空間創始者
2021-08-2415 min
英文 BJ4S2EP01｜親愛的工作：若為自由故，所有皆可拋？【 SoundOn 原創節目】#喜歡請按下訂閱
全新一季《英文BJ4》預計將以三集為一單元，分別帶你輕鬆學英文，受夠枯燥無聊的英文學習法了嗎？比起英文，你的生活還好嗎？
現代人的生活往往脫離不了「工作」，究竟是禁錮還是選擇？自由工作者真的那麼自由嗎？
✓✓✓先試著用聽的，再回頭來看看重點整理：
Intern 實習生
→(noun) I was an intern at Google → 我是Google的實習生
→(verb) I interned at Google → 我在Google實習
Internship 實習
→I am starting my internship at Google → 我要開始在Google實習
Finance intern 金融實習生
U.S. Department of Treasury 美國財政部
U.S. Department of Energy 美國能源部
Elon Musk 馬斯克／特斯拉創辦人
Test drive 試駕（汽車）
Tesla Roadster 特斯拉第一代跑車 (2008-2012)
Networking 拓展人際關係
Freelancer 自由工作者
Temporary hire／Temp 暫時員工、短暫約聘工作者
→Temporary 暫時
Contractor 約聘工作者、（美國一般認知：工程承包商）
→Construction contractor 工程承包商
→Contract 合約
Self-employed 自雇者
→Ex: 律師、會計師、老闆、自由工作者 (freelancer)
Entrepreneur 創業家
2021-08-1617 minBoy Meets BravoEpisode 16: Boy Meets RHOBH (+ RHONJ Part 1 Reunion) with Colin HanksWe'd like to begin with a direct quote from The Boy: "Summer House and Real Housewives of New Jersey are two shows that I will have to continue watching." WE HAVE A CONVERT! And while he wasn't super enthralled with the season premiere of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, veteran Bravo TV fans can see signs of a promising season, so we are staying optimistic. This week, we welcomed a friend of the podcast and special guest, Colin Hanks, to chat with us about both Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of New Jersey Part 1 reunion! We...
2021-05-281h 01
英文 BJ49. Healthy Diet Plans | 健康飲食法"You are what you eat."
Unlike other diet plans, the Victoria’s Secret Model Diet doesn’t have a single set of guidelines or rules. Most variations of the plan involve restricting refined carbs, processed foods, and added sugars while eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, along with a good source of protein with each meal.
Some versions also require limiting your daily calorie intake. Others recommend intermittent fasting. Exercise is another key component of the plan. Activities such as yoga, hiking, boxing, indoor cycling, and Pilates are...
2021-04-0511 min
英文 BJ48. Cabin Fever | 在家悶壞了！While most of the world has had to adjust to physical distancing and mask-wearing for the last year, Taiwan has been a rare exception, thanks to its quick and efficient response to the COVID-19 pandemic early last year. Both countries have had relative success in containing the spread of the coronavirus. Taiwan, with a population of 24 million, has had 1,006 cases and 10 deaths, Palau has had none, according to the World Health Organization numbers, among its population of 18,000.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/taiwan-opens-borders-to-palau-travel-bubble
border control
travel restriction
quarantine
restless vs. irritated
honor system
...
2021-04-0511 min
Sincerely, Jennifer xShe Is Risen! She Is Risen! Jennifer Juan has got out of bed and recorded a podcast.On today’s episode, Jennifer shares some new poems, and talks about revisiting the past, being excited for the future, the true meaning of Easter, how to deal with break ups and the futility of war.
Featuring The Poems:
Mary’s Boy Came Home
An Astute Assessment Of My Continued Stupidity/I Am Still Here
Dhachaigh
The State Doesn’t Love Your Children
Timestamps for What The Actual F*** Is Going On With Your Life:
Pile 1: 35:15
Pile 2: 49:51
Pile 3: 01:02:25
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Get Sunday Sun: https://jenniferjuan.bandcamp.com/album/sunday-sun-single
Get Mixed Up: https://jenniferjuan.bandcamp.com/album/mixed-up
Find more information on Jenni...
2021-04-051h 27
英文 BJ47. Me Time | 獨處你是哪一種性格的人呢？我們都是享受獨處的 "INFP" → Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perception ☺
"You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds."
Having hobbies provides dimensionality in our lives. Dimensionality is good; it makes us feel like well-rounded humans who have more to live for than just a paycheck. Engaging with outside interests can also make us feel in control, challenged, and relaxed—which lets us be focused, energetic, and better able to handle difficulties at work. If you’ve been depleted or pissed off at work, a hobby can help you forget about it. That can be helpful for people experiencing...
2021-03-2910 min
英文 BJ46. Foodie | 吃貨“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness” 🍔🍙🍝🍣
It’s been more than a month since California’s stay-at-home order was lifted, and we’re happy to report that a good amount of restaurants around the city have reopened for outdoor dining at limited capacity. Whether you’re looking for pizza and wings, a sit-down steak dinner, a full-blown omakase experience, dineL.A. will not disappoint.
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/los-angeles/best-deals-dinela-restaurant-week-2021
fine dining, prix fixe, a la carte
appetizer/starter, hors’ d’oeuvres, entree, side dishes, desserts
stay-at-home order...
2021-03-2809 min
英文 BJ45. Online Dating | 網路交友網路交友軟體上市 Bumble IPO 🐝
Here’s a tweet from Bumble’s Founder and CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd on February 11.
She tweeted: Today, @Bumble becomes a public company. This is only possible thanks to the more than 1.7 billion first moves made by brave women on our app — and the pioneering women who paved the way for us in the business world. To everyone who made today possible: Thank you. #BumbleIPO
IPO: initial public offering
pioneering
hashtag #
make the first move
do you guys vibe?
Coffee Meets Bagel, Bumble, Tinder, Hinge, The League...
2021-03-2810 min
英文 BJ44. Cult Following | 邪教追捧Clubhouse FOMO Reaches China with Invites Sold at $20
The hype over the chat app Clubhouse has reached inside China’s walled internet garden, where an invitation to use the service is being sold for $20 online. The invite-only app, which allows users to post voice messages in chat rooms, saw a spike in interest in the country this week, after billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk joined a session on Tuesday. For the same reason that long lines at a restaurant get attention, Clubhouse has attracted a growing number of Chinese users interested in tech and media....
2021-03-2211 min
英文 BJ43. Body, Mind, Spirit | 身心靈"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit." ❤️
哈利王子和梅根接受歐普拉的訪談。歐普拉 Oprah Winfrey - American talk show host and philanthropist
Meghan revealed that she struggled with thoughts of self-harm and sought help amid tabloid headlines that she and her husband, Prince Harry, described as “character assassination.” The couple both expressed that the pressure of royal life had a harmful effect on their mental health, ultimately leading to them stepping back from their duties as senior members of the monarchy.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/meghan-s-candor-race-mental-health-hit-home-bl...
2021-03-2216 min
英文 BJ42. The Great Gatsby | 紙醉金迷All about alcoholic beverages~ 和酒有關的英文！🍸🍹
The Great Gatsby 大亨小傳 🎩
In 1920, the 18th Amendment to the Constitution went into effect, making the sale, production, and transportation of 'intoxicating liquors' illegal. The requirements of this law are known as prohibition.
The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was published in 1925, at the height of the prohibition era. Despite its illegal status at the time, alcohol was an integral part of the social lives of the characters in The Great Gatsby. Wealth, status, fine clothing, expensive cars, mansions with maids and butlers - and alcohol...
2021-03-2123 min
英文 BJ41. Netflix and Chill | 來我家看貓？"Netflix and Chill" 原來是性暗示 🙈
Bling Empire 璀璨帝國
Selling Sunset 日落豪宅
Christine Chiu is fully aware of what some viewers of "Bling Empire" think about her. She is one of the stars of Netflix's latest binge-worthy docuseries, which revolves around an insanely wealthy group of Asian friends in Los Angeles. Chiu’s frenemy status with fellow cast member Anna Shay is on full display in several scenes, including one in which Chiu shows up to Shay's party rocking the same piece of "high jewelry" Shay owns.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/01/entertainment/chri...
2021-03-2109 min
英文 BJ4About Jennifer KoJennifer Ko is a Taiwanese-American podcaster who spent her childhood in several places, including Kaohsiung, Singapore and California. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of California, San Diego. Later, she went on to pursue her MBA at USC, in hopes of following in her family’s footsteps by becoming an entrepreneur. Jennifer has devoted most of her career in the financial sector in the US before returning to Taiwan to build a podcast network.
Jennifer’s sweet broadcast voice is attributed to her musical and vocal training. Greatly influenced by cla...
2021-03-2101 min
英文 BJ4About Boy ChowBoy Chow is an aspiring entrepreneur who grew up in Taipei and Boston. He attended both local and international schools in Taiwan, which shaped him into a multicultural and bilingual businessman. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Boston University, Boy built his professional portfolio across different fields, including food & beverage, law firm, movie industry, retail leasing, and international trading.
Boy is not only passionate about music, but also pitch perfect. Ask him about any song, and he will sing it as if he’s a walking CD! His sensitivity to melody form...
2021-03-2101 min
ON BOYS PodcastTo Raise a Boy (w Emma Brown)In her new book To Raise a Boy, author Emma Brown writes, "This is what I want for my son as he grows up: the ability to be himself without paying a social penalty."
[NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence from 16:30-21:30]
That's what we want too. And we get frustrated sometimes because so many people don't even realize (or aren't willing to acknowledge) that boys and men face gender-specific issues too. We're hopeful that Brown's book will help move the needle because Brown, the investigative journalist who broke the Christine Blasey Ford/Brett Kavanaugh story, is b...
2021-03-1843 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceTo Raise A Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms, Bedrooms, and the Hidden Struggles of American Boyhood by Emma BrownPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/442907 to listen full audiobooks. Title: To Raise A Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms, Bedrooms, and the Hidden Struggles of American Boyhood Author: Emma Brown Narrator: Cindy Kay Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 15 minutes Release date: March 2, 2021 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: “Brown…engages intellectually with thorny issues involving language, school culture, and the more troublesome aspects of today’s parent universe.” —The Washington Post “To Raise a Boy is a clear-eyed and sometimes shocking view of the world that we have created for boys, and a call for change.” —Peg Tyre, author of the New York Times bes...
2021-03-0203 min
Boy Meets BravoEpisode 5: Boy Meets Summer HouseWhat was Meredith Marks wearing on her face on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City finale show? Do Kyle Cook and Amanda Batula have a new addition in the family? Is Lindsey Hubbard's 3-year plan really all that outrageous? And who could even consider cheating on Jennifer Lopez?! Find out the answers to these questions and more as we recap this week in Bravo TV and introduce The Boy to Summer House! We virtually travel to Montauk, New York to join Bravo TV's favorite summer roommates as they quarantine together for 6 weeks this season (sounds like a disaster...
2021-02-1141 min
ON BOYS PodcastCracking the Boy Code with Dr. Adam CoxDr. Adam Cox helped Janet crack the boy code, way back when she was a first grade teacher who didn't know what to do with a class full of boys. His book, Cracking the Boy Code: How to Understand and Talk with Boys, is a seminal text that contains valuable insights for parents and teachers of boys.
More than 25 years ago, Dr. Cox, a psychologist, recognized that boys in his community were looking for a place where they'd be accepted and welcomed. His boy-friendly approach developed over the years as he learned how boys communicate. His understanding of boys grew...
2020-12-1750 min
Jennasis Speaks: The Transformative Power of Women's StoriesA Child’s Legacy: Healing Grief with Hope - Jennifer with Christi TripodiLosing their lively, lovable 3-year-old son 20 years ago to an unexpected illness changed everything for Christi and Mark Tripodi. Their grief seemed overwhelming and endless, particularly during the holiday season. Struggling to keep going, the Tripodis sought counseling. They found that people with limited means had few resources to help them work through the heavy burden grief brings.Driven by their experience, and to honor their little boy, the Tripodis in 2003 launched the non-profit organization Cornerstone of Hope. Since then, Cornerstone has served more than 37,000 grieving children, teens, adults, and families.Christi shares h...
2020-12-0356 min
Practical Family PodcastEpisode 102 | Boy Mom Strong: Building Young Men of High CharacterRaising young men in today’s world can be tough, but not impossible. Monica Swanson encourages moms to study their sons to form real relationships and lasting character. Resources Mentioned in this Episode MonicaSwanson.com Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You Character Training Course Covenant Eyes (affiliate link) God’s Design for Sex - Family Life Good Pictures Bad Pictures Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr. edition The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality
2020-11-2430 min
Little House on the Prairie - the full series (read by Mrs. Call)Farmer Boy: Chapter 29Chapter 29: Farmer Boy
2020-11-2310 min
ON BOYS PodcastMaggie Dent: What Teenage Boys Really NeedWhat words come to mind when you hear the phrase "teenage boys"?
Messy? Stinky? Frustrating? Lazy? Moody? Dangerous?
Teen boys can be all of those things. (So can teen girls!) But there's also a lot more beneath the surface, and if we're to effectively parent and educate our teen boys, we have to go deep. We need to remind ourselves -- and each other -- that teenage boys are complex human beings who deserve our respect and support.
"Inside every teenage boy is a 4-year-old who is confused about life and desperate to know that you will love him unconditionally...
2020-11-1246 min
ON BOYS PodcastListener Q & A – Parenting Teen BoysParenting teen boys is not easy.
They're bigger than us. Stronger than us. They speak in a language we don't necessarily understand -- if they choose to speak at all. Their focus is turning outward, just as we parents realize how little time we have left to teach them all the things they need to know before they leave home.
Miriam asks:
How do you find balance between keeping the bond strong and giving them freedom?
Teri also asks about letting go:
How do other parents find the balance between holding your son accountable and staying involved vs letting him...
2020-10-1540 min
ON BOYS PodcastIt’s a Confusing Time to Be a BoyThis is a really confusing time to be a boy in the United States.
That's one of (the many!) insights Ryan Wexelblatt -- aka ADHD Dude -- gained while working with 14 and 15 year old boys during his ADHD Dude Summer Camp this year. In a Facebook post, he wrote:
These guys see their female classmates (if they fit the narrow standards of beauty) who post the most sexually provocative pictures on Instagram/Snapchat get the most attention on social media.
>They are living in a period of "cancel culture" where men whose words or behaviors are inappropriate are expected to...
2020-09-1038 min
ON BOYS PodcastMy Boy Can with Sassy HarveySassy Harvey believes "my boy can."
The mother of a young son who loves dance, Barbie and princesses. Sassy started a social movement after her then 4-year-old son quit dance because he'd been told that only girls and gay people dance. Now, My Boy Can is supporting boys and their parents as they challenge gender stereotypes that so often hold boys back.
"I didn't want my son to feel he couldn't do something because he was a boy, because society deems certain activities 'for girls," Sassy says. She wants all children (and adults) to be able to freely participate in...
2020-08-2042 min
ON BOYS PodcastParenting Teenage Boys w Joshua WayneParenting teenage boys is HARD.
Their brains aren't yet fully mature yet they're bigger and stronger than most parents. They have more energy than their parents -- and when they are bound and determined to do what they want to do (regardless of what you or anyone else says), the energy can seem more like a curse than a blessing.
Joshua Wayne is a parenting coach, speaker and dad-to-a-son. He's also a formerly troubled teenage boy. Joshua knows what's going through many boys' heads -- and he knows how to help parents reach their sons.
Joshua Wayne and his family
J...
2020-07-3047 min
The BreadwinnersLet’s Hear it for the Boy: Men & BreadwinningMen today spend an estimated 18 hours per week on housework and childcare. While lower than women’s hours of unpaid work, it’s still much, much more than our fathers or grandfathers did at home. In this episode, Jennifer + Rachael consider the workplace stresses that impact dads in particular — and how this ripples into our home and family life. Tell us your working dad story at TheBreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’d love to hear what’s worked for you. Help us tell the stories that mean the most to you. Please help us grow: Rate, review and subscribe to The Breadwinners on Apple p...
2020-03-1028 min
The BreadwinnersLet’s Hear it for the Boy: Men & BreadwinningMen today spend an estimated 18 hours per week on housework and childcare. While lower than women’s hours of unpaid work, it’s still much, much more than our fathers or grandfathers did at home.
In this episode, Jennifer + Rachael consider the workplace stresses that impact dads in particular — and how this ripples into our home and family life.
Tell us your working dad story at TheBreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’d love to hear what’s worked for you. Help us tell the stories that mean the most to you.
Please help us grow: Rate, review and subscribe to The Breadwinners on Apple p...
2020-03-1028 min
Footle and GrokNational Boy Scouts DayEp. 46 National Boy Scouts Day Links Footle and Grok blog: http://www.footleandgrok.com/ Footle and Grok on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footleandgrok/ History of the Boy Scouts: http://history.com/this-day-in-history/boy-scouts-movement-begins Popular Mechanics article: https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/g26145549/boy-scout-facts/ Juliette Gordon Low article: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-history/juliette-gordon-low.html Indonesian Scout Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerakan_Pramuka_Indonesia Intro and Outro Music: Mr. Lansing’s Road by Mark! Sil...
2020-02-0300 min
ON BOYS PodcastDealing with Change, Anxiety & Energy (Listener Q & A)Photo by Kevin Dooley via Flickr
How do you help boys deal with change and anxiety? And how can parents deal with boys' incessant energy?
Those are just a few of the questions we tackle in our first listener Q & A of 2020!
Jacquie asked:
How do you help boys adjust to change and uncomfortable situations (new school, daycare, meeting new kids...)?
Eden and Katie also wanted advice on helping boys (and themselves) cope with anxiety, albeit at different ends of the age spectrum. Eden asked:
How do you help your teen boy with anxiety?
while Katie said
My 3.5 year old b...
2020-01-1626 min
ON BOYS PodcastBest of 2019340%.
The ON BOYS audience grew by 340% this year. We now have listeners in more than 110 countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the UK, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Botswana and Bolivia -- which means that our message of support for boys is resonating and empowering parents worldwide.
This year, we hosted 33 guests, ranging of Phyllis Fagell of Middle School Matters fame to Katy Rank Lev, an ON BOYS listener who shared with us the reality of parenting three young sons. We tackled a wide variety of topics, including esports, vaping, racism, mental health and suicide. We shared, we laughed...
2019-12-2642 min
The Gold Standard: Making Millions with Mother MaliaFrom Invisible To Visible: Creating And Amplifying Your Social Media Presence with Jennifer EttingerJennifer Ettinger was awarded CV Magazine's 2018 Social Media Specialist of the Year Award and nominated again in 2019. Also in 2019, she was included for the second year in a row in Optimyz Magazine's Top 100 Health Influencers in Canada. Nominated for a WEGO Health Award created to recognize and honor those making a difference in the online health community. Jennifer Ettinger's Pink Dreams Inc. is a social media service that provides social PR strategies, access to her incredible Canadian and International team, public speaking and more. The Pink Dreams Inc. team has experienced great wins in receiving a 2019 Content Creator Award...
2019-12-1851 min
ON BOYS PodcastRaising Boys DocumentaryCBSN recently released a new documentary, Raising Boys. Among those featured in the documentary: our very own Jennifer L.W. Fink.
The intent of the documentary, says producer Kayla Ruble, was to examine "what issues lead to the headlines" that so often announce stories of men behaving badly. The intent was to search for answers to the question that is on the mind of every parent of boys: How do we raise good men?
The documentary features 6 families --
David French, a dad who discusses the difference between raising boys today vs. when he was growing up
Gemma Gaudette, the mo...
2019-12-1834 min
ON BOYS PodcastRaising Boys DocumentaryCBSN recently released a new documentary, Raising Boys. Among those featured in the documentary: our very own Jennifer L.W. Fink.
The intent of the documentary, says producer Kayla Ruble, was to examine "what issues lead to the headlines" that so often announce stories of men behaving badly. The intent was to search for answers to the question that is on the mind of every parent of boys: How do we raise good men?
The documentary features 6 families --
* David French, a dad who discusses the difference between raising boys today vs. wh...
2019-12-1834 min
ON BOYS PodcastPersonal Hygiene for Tween & Teen BoysWe initially ran this episode in July 2018. But we've gained a lot of followers since then and tween & teen boys have not suddenly gotten better at personal hygiene in the interim. If you're sick of fighting with your boy about hygiene, this episode is a must-listen.
Photo by Kasey Eriksen via Flickr
Have a boy who hates to shower?
You are not alone!
When a mom recently asked the Building Boys Facebook group, “Anyone else have a teenage boy who hates to shower?” she was quickly inundated with support and sympathy.
Personal hygiene, it seems, is not a priority for most tw...
2019-12-1232 min
ON BOYS PodcastMiddle School Matters with Phyllis Fagell"Middle school," Phyillis Fagell says, "is a stew of simmering hormones, shifting relationships and increased expectations."
It's also a time of massive confusion and overwhelm -- for middle school boys and their parents.
Phyllis Fagell is a school counselor and the author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School & Beyond and How Parents Can Help. She's also a mom of three; her youngest son is currently in 6th grade.
While many of us view the middle school years with terror, Fagell sees them as a time of great opportunity.
The question all middle sc...
2019-12-0538 min
ON BOYS PodcastSteve Biddulph on Raising BoysAustralian author and psychologist Steve Biddulph was one of the first to highlight the unique needs of boys.
In the mid-1990s, "Steve went out on a limb to stand up for boys and men in a time when, culturally, the focus was really on girls and women," Janet says.
His books, including The Secrets of Happy Children and Manhood, have been translated into more than 30 languages. The 1997 classic Raising Boys: Why Boys are So Different - and How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balance Men changed the way Janet taught and influenced a generation of parents and teachers...
2019-10-1046 min
Figuring It Out With JenHot Girl /City Boy SummerEp. 45
This episode touches on the end results of hot girl summer /city boy summer. Take a walk into the host journey during the summer and how she turned lemons into lemonade . Yum !
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2019-09-1422 min
ON BOYS PodcastWhy Boy Moms Need Mentors TooGoogle "boy mentors" and you'll get more than 20,000,000 results. Search for "mentors for boy moms" and you'll get just over 900,000 results -- and most are resources to help single moms find male mentors for their sons.You'll find next-to-nothing about how to find a mentor for yourself.
But moms need mentors too.
When Jen & Janet met recently (for the first time! at a podcast conference), they heard a talk about the importance of female mentors. The presenter, Robyn Sayles, pointed out the dearth of female mentors in movies, books and real life. Luke Skywalker had Obi Wan Kenobi & Yoda to...
2019-08-2921 min
ON BOYS PodcastWhy Boy Moms Need Mentors TooGoogle "boy mentors" and you'll get more than 20,000,000 results. Search for "mentors for boy moms" and you'll get just over 900,000 results -- and most are resources to help single moms find male mentors for their sons.You'll find next-to-nothing about how to find a mentor for yourself.
But moms need mentors too.
When Jen & Janet met recently (for the first time! at a podcast conference), they heard a talk about the importance of female mentors. The presenter, Robyn Sayles, pointed out the dearth of female mentors in movies, books and real life. Luke...
2019-08-2921 min
ON BOYS Podcast“My Boy Can” ParentingAt age 4, Sassy Harvey's son was told that if he dances, he must be a girl. Or gay.
Not surprisingly, he quit dance class soon after that.
It's 2019. Girls, we know can become astronauts and scientists and ministers and presidents. But boys who dance are STILL routinely perceived as gay and effeminate. In fact, according to a recent study of male ballet dancers:
93% of boys involved in ballet report "teasing and name calling"
68% experience "verbal or physical harassment"
11% were victims of physical harm - at the hands of people who targeted them because they study dance
Shortly after her son q...
2019-08-2231 min
ON BOYS Podcast“My Boy Can” ParentingAt age 4, Sassy Harvey's son was told that if he dances, he must be a girl. Or gay.
Not surprisingly, he quit dance class soon after that.
It's 2019. Girls, we know can become astronauts and scientists and ministers and presidents. But boys who dance are STILL routinely perceived as gay and effeminate. In fact, according to a recent study of male ballet dancers:
* 93% of boys involved in ballet report "teasing and name calling"
* 68% experience "verbal or physical harassment"
* 11% were victims of physical harm - at the hands of people who targeted them b...
2019-08-2231 min
ON BOYS PodcastBreaking the Boy CodeThe Boy Code. The Man Box. Whatever you want to call it, our boys are constrained by a largely unspoken set of expectations that exert pressure on them to behave and act in certain ways.
Jonathon Reed helps boys -- and others -- understand and question these expectations. His podcast, Breaking the Boy Code, features real boys talking about their real, lived experiences. Reed adds the voices and insights of experts to each episode, and it's impossible to listen to even one episode and not be moved by the plight of boys and men. It's impossible to listen and not...
2019-06-1330 min
ON BOYS PodcastBreaking the Boy CodeThe Boy Code. The Man Box. Whatever you want to call it, our boys are constrained by a largely unspoken set of expectations that exert pressure on them to behave and act in certain ways.
Jonathon Reed helps boys -- and others -- understand and question these expectations. His podcast, Breaking the Boy Code, features real boys talking about their real, lived experiences. Reed adds the voices and insights of experts to each episode, and it's impossible to listen to even one episode and not be moved by the plight of boys and men. It's impossible to listen...
2019-06-1330 min
ON BOYS PodcastHow to Raise a Boy with Michael C. ReichertHow do you raise boys to become great men?
That's the big question we tackle here at On Boys. It's the question Jen grapples with in her own home and on BuildingBoys, and the question Janet helps parents and teachers explore and answer through her coaching and online courses.
Michael C. Reichert has spent a lot of time studying this question as well. He's a psychologist, dad & grandfather of boys and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives. He's also the author of the recently released book, How to Raise a Boy: The...
2019-05-0940 min
ON BOYS PodcastHow to Raise a Boy with Michael C. Reichert
How do you raise boys to become great men?
That's the big question we tackle here at On Boys. It's the question Jen grapples with in her own home and on BuildingBoys, and the question Janet helps parents and teachers explore and answer through her coaching and online courses.
Michael C. Reichert has spent a lot of time studying this question as well. He's a psychologist, dad & grandfather of boys and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives. He's also the author of...
2019-05-0940 min
Food Confidence PodcastRaising Sexually Healthy Kids with Jennifer Wiessner, LCSW, CSTIn this episode, we talk to Jennifer Wiessner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Sex Therapist who has a practice in Southern Maine. In addition to her practice, Jennifer is a speaker and writer, and hosts workshop for parents and caregivers on raising sexually healthy kids. In the episode, she speaks about the current state of sexual education in the country, why sex education is a human right, and ideally should start at home. From Jennifer's years of work in this area, she realized that the majority of adults did not get comprehensive sexual education from caregivers as children...
2019-04-2947 min
Marriage After God - Biblical advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories to strengthen your relationship and deepen your spiritual connectionMAG 11: Why It's Important To Take Inventory In Your Marriage w/ Elisha & Katie Voetberg from Now That We're A Family PodcastJoin the Marriage After God movement and order a copy of our new book today.
https://marriageaftergod.com
Quote From the book:
“...what we see as inadequate, God sees as enough.”
Prayer
*Dear Lord,
We thank You for the way you created us and we thank you for your rich provision. Thank you for equipping us for the work you have for us to do. May our eyes be opened so that we can see all of the wonderful ways you have equipped us. Use us to enco...
2019-04-2442 minMarriage After God - Biblical advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories to strengthen your relationship and deepen your spiritual connectionMAG 09: Your Marriage Is Unique - Interview w/ Jeremy & Audrey Roloff From BehindTheScenes PodcastIn this episode we had the privilege to interview our good friends, Jeremy and Audrey Roloff well known from the beloved TV show Little People, Big World and now from their podcast Behind The Scenes. The roloffs are very familiar with recognizing how God can use each of our unique and individual stories for His purposes and that is exactly what we explore in this episode. You don't have to be us and you don't have to be them to be used by God. God desire to use you and your unique and individual giftings, talents, stories, and resources...
2019-04-1040 min
Pop LiteracyThe State of the Boy BandBoy bands as we know them have been around since New Edition got together in 1978—and now, they’re bigger than ever, thanks to online fandom. New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, O-Town, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men are among the groups who have recently been on tour or recorded new music. And the boy band legacy is evident in two recent developments: An excellent new YouTube Originals documentary, “The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story,” tells the cautionary tale of the impresario behind Backstreet Boys and NSYNC; and, on the lighter side, a New Kids on the Bloc...
2019-04-081h 13
Pop LiteracyA Tribute to Luke Perry, the Nicest Bad Boy Who Ever LivedLuke Perry had a solid 30-year acting career, but he became an instant ‘90s icon with one of his first roles: dreamy “bad boy” Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. When he died March 4 after a massive stroke at age 52, the outpouring of public grief was overwhelming. He was still young and starring as a dad on the teen drama Riverdale, so it took his untimely death for most of us to calculate how much he had meant to us. With the help of guest Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly’s TV critic, Pop Literacy co-host Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses the...
2019-03-1128 min
The General Da Jamaican Boy musicAll My Life Feat Jennifer Wren- Day After Riddim -Brand new remix featuring Jennifer wren & The General Da Jamaican Boy Mix and Mastered By Iriewebsounds...
2018-09-0504 min
ON BOYS Podcast115: The Boy Crisis with Warren FarrellYour son is not the only one struggling. According to Dr. Warren Farrell -- and a slew of research -- boys in 63 of the largest developed nations are faring worse than girls. They're doing worse academically. They're falling behind in the workplace. And their physical and mental health is failing as well.
In his new book, The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It, Farrell (and his co-author, John Gray) examine the many factors contributing to the boy crisis. They also point toward possible solutions. Solving the boy crisis will take a lot...
2018-06-1433 min
perNYCJew BoyJew Boy as per Alan Kaufman on this special LIVE at NYPL perNYC (www.perNYC.com) episode! If you hear some background noise that would be the natural sounds of the New York Public Library - where this episode was taped in front of a live audience. Email perjennifertoo@gmail.com for more info on how to attend this in the future. In the meantime, this time around on perNYC we talk with Alan, the creator of Jew Boy, a book, a beautiful memoir that touched me and many many others, a quote unquote “story of a young boy grow...
2018-05-0740 min
ON BOYS Podcast104: Anger and BoysPhoto by Stewart Baird via Flickr
"By age 9, the default emotion for most boys is anger." -- Michael Gurian
It's easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of a boy's anger, whether you've got a toddler throwing a temper tantrum or a teenager on a rampage. But learning to respond to boys' anger with love and patience is one of the best gifts we can give to our guys.
In this episode, Jen & Janet discuss:
How the "boy code" subtly encourages anger
The biology of anger
Techniques parents & teachers can use to manage boys' angry outburts
The link...
2018-03-2924 min
Jennifer Marley MusicJennifer Marley - Electric Boom Boom 252 (House)01. Every Day in My Life (Original Mix) - Babert vs. First Choice
02. Got to Give It Up (Babert Remix) - Ivan Jack vs. marvin gaye
03. Aquardiente (Jude & Frank Remix) - Tommyboy, DragonFly, Crazibiza, Jude & Frank
04. Spicy Collins (Original Mix) - Jude & Frank
05. Back to Funk - Robert Lowe
06. Blowpop (Original Mix) - Doc Link
07. Saxomatic (Original Mix) - Crazibiza, Jazzy X
08. The Gee (Original Mix) - Vanilla Ace
09. Set Me Free - Bonetti
10.. What Do You Want For Nothing - Simon Adams
11. Direct Connect (Original Mix) - Sean Biddle, Rescue
12. Do Your Thing (Original Mix) - Bad Boy Bill, Milty...
2017-01-111h 02
Vibeology PodcastJennifer - Vibeology 032 - Live Set From Space Ibiza New York (1 - 30 - 2016)Kicking off the year proper we had a full house at Space Ibiza New York on January 30th, 2016. Played alongside my good friends Oscar G, and the birthday boy Dev Bhandari. The room was rammed wall to wall and the energy was incredible. Here's my set from that night including a few new unreleased tracks of mine and others.. Enjoy!
Jennifer - Vibeology 032 - Live Set From Space Ibiza New York (1 - 30 - 2016)
2016-02-091h 19
Lunar DatebookCloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and "The Boy and the Ogre"Episode 51- November 25, 2015 Weather may be the only safe conversation topic in some company. On Thanksgiving Eve, host Jennifer Ellsworth describes a brief history of American weather forecasting and shares Maine's record breaking snows: perfect tidbits to accompany your giblets. She also tells about an unusual Thanksgiving spent in a fondly remembered "crackhouse" and reads a short story about a fearless boy and an operatic ogre, called "The Boy and the Ogre." "...Once upon a time there was a boy who lived with his mother in a house on the edge of the woods. ...
2015-11-2525 min