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Into the Story: True Stories, Better CommunicationPsychology of Creativity (A Conversation with Fabio Cerpelloni)A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives. ⚡ Join Bree's ⁠⁠Public Speaking in English Bootcamp⁠ — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Follow Fabio Cerpelloni: - Visit FabioCerpelloni.com⁠ - Listen to Episode 61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni) on Into the Story 2025-01-141h 04

Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni12 Books for Writers and Storytellers (Should you read them?)A few thoughts on some of the books about writing I've read. - The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr - The Elements of Style by Strunk and White - Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury - On Writing by Stephen King - If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland - On Writing Well by William Zinsser - The Practice by Seth Godin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_uuU5nvJAE&t=308s - It Was the...2024-12-1421 min

The InFluency Podcast420. Improve Your Writing in English | Interview with Fabio CerpelloniAre you curious about how you can improve your writing in English? In this interview, I speak to teacher, author and non-native speaker, Fabio Cerpelloni as he shares tips for writing, expressing yourself in a second language, and the contradicting rules he writes about in his book, Any Language You Want. Read more about Fabio’s work here: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/about/2024-07-3038 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou Are Ready to Write a TINY BookYou can write a TINY book today. You don’t need to have a talent. You don’t need to have an extraordinary life. You don’t need to have a big audience. These days you don’t even need a contract with a publisher. I had none of those things, and yet I published a tiny book — one of my proudest achievements in 37 years. You can do that too. LINKS My Book - https://www.amazon.com/Any-Language-Want-Fabio-Cerpelloni/dp/B0CDYT58HW Visit my...2024-07-0415 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSuccinct, Punchy, Useful WRITING: with Derek SiversIn 1997, Derek Sivers (accidentally) started CD Baby, the largest distributor of independent music in the world. Ten years later, he sold the company for $22 million. What did he do with the money? Did he buy a Ferrari? A mansion? A private jet? He gave it all to charity. He then became a TED speaker and a writer. He's published 5 books: - Anything You Want (2011) -- Best business book I've ever read. - Your Music and People (2020) -- Best marketing book I've ever read. - Hell Yeah or No (2020) -- Best book on productivity and decision-making I've ever read. ...2024-06-211h 33

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Psychology of Creativity with Bree Aesie (from Into the Story podcast)Behind any creation, there's the work of a mind. That mind is often fearful and insecure. "They might not like this. They might not like ME." You're an artist. You can't afford to let someone else's mind harm your own. But you're also an artist who wants to be liked and accepted. Do you have the courage not to be? I invited my friend, Bree Aesie, to talk about this. Bree studied psychology and has been building on the internet since 2020. Consistently. She's the host of "Into the Story,"...2024-06-141h 05

The Level Up English Podcast#268 The Best Way to Learn English with Fabio CerpelloniFabio Cerpelloni chats with me on the podcast today around the topic of his new book: 'Any Language You Want: 18 Conflicting Lessons for a New Kind of Language Learner'.A collection of contradictory true personal stories in answer to "What's the best way to learn a language?" In each of the 18 chapters, Fabio -- a language learner and teacher -- shares a story about how he mastered English, his second language, and tells you what's the best way to learn another language.In this episode, we discuss some ways to learn English and why it's...2024-04-171h 03

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Power of Thinking about Thinking & Learning Journals: with David Loewen (Doctor of Education)Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/WkYpKVokW4c A fascinating interview with David Loewen from Canada. David is a writer, thinker and Doctor of Education. He's also the co-founder of Humanity Academy, a social enterprise committed to empowering individuals by unlocking the doors of knowledge, wisdom, and self-awareness. David and I talked about: The Humanity Academy The shortcomings of traditional education systems The importance of thinking about thinking Learning journals Bears, Australia, and Creativity I'm fascinated by David's work. I hope you'll find this interesting too. 2024-02-021h 27

The Ink WellMaster Any Language That You Want - Fabio Cerpelloni #26Welcome to 'The Ink Well' – a podcast for those who love languages, cultures, and writing. Our today’s guest is Fabio Cerpelloni, the author of “Any Language You Want: 18 Conflicting Lessons for a New Kind of Language Learner.” In this episode, I and Fabio have discussed what it means to learn a foreign language efficiently. We also talked about how language learning is changing, how to be an independent learner, and why some non-native English teachers are still being discriminated against in the workplace. I hope that you will find our conversation enjoyable. If you do, don’t forget to leave a...2024-01-251h 19 $Luke\'s ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson$ Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson850. Any Language You Want 📖 with Fabio CerpelloniFabio has written a book about language learning, based on his own personal experiences of learning English. Each chapter ends with the same sentence: “This is how to learn a language”. But each chapter disagrees with the next. There are many ways to learn a language, and none of them is the only right way to do it.In this episode, we talk all about this and Fabio shares some of his stories.Fabio is the host of "Stolariod Stories" a self-development podcast which includes lots of lessons about learning English, and learning about life in general.👉 Page for this episode...2023-11-011h 42 $Luke\'s ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson$ Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson850. Any Language You Want 📖 with Fabio CerpelloniFabio has written a book about language learning, based on his own personal experiences of learning English. Each chapter ends with the same sentence: “This is how to learn a language”. But each chapter disagrees with the next. There are many ways to learn a language, and none of them is the only right way to do it.In this episode, we talk all about this and Fabio shares some of his stories.Fabio is the host of "Stolariod Stories" a self-development podcast which includes lots of lessons about learning English, and learning about life in g...2023-11-011h 38 $John Scott Lawton\'s English, you know ...$ John Scott Lawton's English, you know ...Any Language You Want - with Fabio CerpelloniIn this episode I interview author, teacher and minimalist, Fabio Cerpelloni. Fabio describes himself as a language learner, teacher, blogger, podcaster, writer, traveller, storyteller, nonfiction reader, and minimalist. English is his second language. Learning it became such a great passion that he ended up teaching it professionally in New Zealand, Spain, Ireland, and Italy, his native country. He has a lot of tips for language learners but the best advice he could give them is to question all the learning advice you receive. Find out more about him on his website: ⁠www.fabiocerpelloni.com⁠ Fab...2023-09-2248 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniRead, Learn, and Grow: with MashaA conversation with Masha, a Ukrainian English teacher living in Spain, on how reading, learning, and personal growth can lead to positive transformation and a more fulfilling life journey. Key highlights: Masha's Journey The power of books Book recommendations Applying knowledge from books Balancing productivity and enjoyment Masha's book club starting soon Episode Links Masha on Instagram -- @masha.fluentenglish Masha's "Read & Grow" Book Club -- https://forms.gle/9aHUJ5tjg3HSKpPF6 Get your copy of Any Language You Want here -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDYT58HW/ref=sr...2023-08-1326 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniEpisode 100: My Book Is Out + 2 Years of Stolaroid StoriesGet your copy of Any Language You Want here -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDYT58HW/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1691742033&refinements=p_27%3AFabio+Cerpelloni&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Fabio+Cerpelloni 2023-08-1208 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniChanging Your Thoughts To Avoid Anxiety: With Samantha Lantagne, a Language Trainer With a Background in Psychology and Mental Health (Part 1)An interesting conversation about anxiety and fears with Samantha Lantagne, an English language coach, and facilitator from Canada who has a background in psychology and mental health. Samantha delivers workshops and presentations on psychology and mental health topics for workplaces and she's a polyglot herself. She speaks English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It was a long conversation so I split the episode into 2 parts. In Part 1 you'll hear us talk about: Samatha's background Samatha's personal story about anxiety How anxiety works against the...2023-05-1628 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow will learning English help you become the person you want to become?Some personal stories about why knowing your "why" is helpful when learning. My reading community - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/ The blog post I mentioned - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/hard-work/ 2023-05-1009 min

The Relatable Voice PodcastLessons Learned: A Language Learner's Journey to Becoming a Teacher and Author with Fabio CerpelloniHello and welcome to the Relatable Voice Podcast. Today, we're heading to romantic Italy to chat with Fabio Cerpelloni. Fabio has lived in several different countries and is a podcaster, English teacher, and writer. His first book, 'Any Language You Want', is set to release in June. Find out more at:www.fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-05-0543 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniJoin my reading community?📚 We start on 22 MayA 10-week book club for strong B2 (upper-intermediate) and above nonfiction book lovers who want to: meet with other learners and connect through reading an interesting self-development book. practice speaking and writing in English. work on grammar and vocabulary. learn about the negative effects that our ego has on us and how to develop a humble mindset. find inspiration and motivation and keep developing as people. All info here -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/community/ Watch me talk about it on YouTube - http://youtu.be/7TY4VMcA0j0?hd=1 2023-05-0414 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniAdvice from a Fearless Solo Woman Traveler Who's Been to over 70 CountriesAmbra is one of my best friends and she's one of the most fascinating people I know. She's been to 75 countries. She hitchhikes, falls from buildings and takes the most amazing photos. I interviewed her in my house a few weeks ago and in this episode you'll hear her talk about: why she likes traveling alone hitchhiking and couchsurfing. falling from a building to avoid being sexually assaulted. not feeling excited about traveling anymore. how traveling helps you grow as a person. the least she (and I) need to have to feel happy. ...2023-05-0342 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniNever have time to do what you want to do? My 2 solutionsDo you feel you never have enough time to do the things you want to do? The same often happens to me. Here are my reflections on this. I hope this helps. www.fabiocerpelloni.com Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrJir4xvm10 2023-05-0209 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Chat with a Learner of English Who Became Popular Through Her Podcast: Lucia MatuontoLucia Matuonto is a book author, podcaster, and children’s physiotherapist from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, who speaks English, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. During the global lockdown she started The Relatable Voice Podcast as a way to connect with others and share stories. On her show she interviews people from all walks of life. Her guests range from book authors, life coaches, and public speakers, to survivors, healers, and storytellers. She invites them to talk about life, books, goals and, in Lucia’s own words, “whatever else comes up.”2023-04-2738 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStop doing what doesn't work or excite youDo you have to finish reading a book just because you started it? Should you avoid using subtitles when watching a movie in another language just because someone says so? If something works for everybody, but not for you, what should you do? Here are my thoughts on this. Watch me talk about this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/tyeSLYKRjDc?hd=1 Find out more on my website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/2023-04-2509 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou say you’re against war, but are you really?A couple of weeks ago I posted an article about war. It's an article I wrote to myself. In this episode I read it out to you and share my reflections. You can read it here. - https://medium.com/@fabiocerpelloni/you-say-youre-against-war-but-are-you-really-f7ec39540fda?source=friends_link&sk=ff1be6991b46fecc71432e9d55901beb Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyCa-k7UXAM&t=11s I hope this is useful. www...2023-04-2109 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLearning English With One of My Learners: Lyn from TaiwanIn this episode, I talk with Lyn, a learner of English from Taiwan. Lyn has been learning English for a few years. She also worked with me because she needed some help with her speaking. You'll hear us talk about: Creating an English environment around you What Lyn found surprising about learning English Mindset and goals Our "learning English" stories. I think Lyn is a brave learner who's doing a great job to improve and I hope this conversation will motivate you. Episode Links My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni...2023-04-1938 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow book clubs can help you and why I organise themIf you'd like to help, check out my book club idea -- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1st_wYJtR0sCswlw7eki-1FjCsH_t18CG0r6aXrm1nRI/edit?usp=sharing Or let me know what you think of book clubs by completing this 2-minute questionnaire -- https://forms.gle/h7Qefjd21NkGwKSu5 The blog post I mentioned in the podcast -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-clubs/ Join my private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ Watch this on YouTube - https...2023-04-1714 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniMy 5 reasons for wanting to sound like a nativeWhen I was learning English, I wanted to have a native English accent. I had 5 good reasons for this. Looking back, though, I realize that 3 of these reasons were stupid. I’ll share all 5 of them with you. You can read the article I wrote about this too. - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/native-english-accent/ I hope this helps you.2023-04-1214 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStorytelling Battle with Martin from Rock n' Roll EnglishIn this episode, I play a personal storytelling game with Martin from Rock n' Roll English, the funniest English teacher and podcaster out there (in my opinion). The game is called "3-2-1." Martin and I give each other 3 concrete nouns (e.g. pen, book, glass). We then choose one of these nouns and have 2 minutes to prepare to tell a 1-minute personal story about it. "3-2-1" is a game that Matthew Dicks, a master storyteller from the US, plays in his storytelling workshops. I decided to play...2023-04-1145 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniCan you fall in love with learning English?Falling in love with learning English is what helped me master it. Can this happen to you too? Watch this on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qh9BXp9eGBc *** www.fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-04-0610 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniImprove Your Writing with Coach Philip CharterIn this episode, I talk with Philip Charter, an award-winning British writer and writing coach who loves helping multilingual writers share what they have got to say. You'll hear us talk about: Why Phil likes writing How to get into the habit of writing Where to publish your writing so people can read it Exam writing The power of feedback How Phil helps multilingual writers ChatGPT Most common challenges multilingual writers face Reading books Episode Links Get in touch with Phil - https://linktr.ee/englishwritingcoach 2023-04-0441 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYou don't need to have 1 hour a day to read a bookPlease find 5 minutes a day to sit down and read a book. It's essential. Watch this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/COjE_jW56CE?hd=1 Join my newsletter - www.fabiocerpelloni.com/private 2023-04-0308 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniEgo is the enemy of learningI'm re-reading "Ego is The Enemy" by Ryan Holiday and in this episode I share some of my reflections on ego and learning. I'm thinking of opening a book club to read this great book together. Join my newsletter for updates on this -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ Watch this episode on YouTube - http://youtu.be/LV01WJTWLXU?hd=1 2023-03-3013 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFirst Step : A Story About The First English Lesson I TaughtYou'll hear a lot of swear words in this episode - f**k, f**king, sh*t, motherfu**er, a*s - but they're all needed 😅 It's a personal story about the very first English lesson I taught. It was 2015 and I was in Auckland, New Zealand. I hope this story will inspire you to be brave enough to take the first step in whatever you're doing in life. Any comments? Please email me to let me know. All my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-03-2914 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSpeaking program announcement: "4 Weeks With Fabio"In this episode, I tell you about my speaking program, how it works, and how it can help you. It's called "4 Weeks With Fabio" and it's a speaking course to help you improve your speaking. All info on my website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/4-weeks-with-fabio/ Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cRCZyU_z3z4 2023-03-2814 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Chat With a Porn Detox Coach: Roman MironovIn this episode, I talk with Roman Mironov, a Russian porn detox coach based in Toronto, Canada. Roman discovered porn in 1996 when he was 14 and quickly became a porn addict. He felt alone and miserable. This nasty addiction even made his marriage fall apart in 2012. At 32, he committed to quitting porn forever. He's 40 now and hasn't consumed porn for 8 years. He feels in charge of his life. When Roman shared his story online, he discovered he was not alone. Many people resonated with his...2023-03-2740 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniComparing yourself to others might be helpfulShould you compare yourself to other people when you're learning English (or learning anything)? I used to do it and it helped me. I explore this in this episode. I hope this helps. Watch this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voeWYvn8WDQ www.fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-03-2208 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWrite to Make Sense of The World: With Trisha from Vagabond EnglishIn this episode, I talk with Trisha Traughber from Vagabond English. Trisha is a Californian writing coach based in France who helps book lovers and readers capture their own experiences, tell their stories and connect with others. She has a community of multilingual writers, Vagabond English, and a beautiful voice too. Trisha is also my writing coach. She's been helping me write Any Language You Want, a collection of conflicting personal stories on how I learned English, my second language. Her comments, tips, and advice have helped me improve my narrative. 2023-03-2142 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWho inspires you?Watch this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjbjgxDMco In this video/podcast episode, I talk about a person who inspires me and why. His name is Derek Sivers. I've been following him for 2 years and he's one of my favorite people in the world right now. I love how he thinks. Who inspires you? Let me know if you like and thanks for joining me.2023-03-1611 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow is your teacher responsible for your learning?Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheKJnvztJI_LSLV3U06Ppw Some students say, "I had a bad teacher in school so I didn't learn." But are teachers 100% responsible for our learning? What percentage of that responsibility is actually ours? I explore this in this episode. If you'd like to let me know your thoughts, email me. All my contact info is on my website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/ I reply to everyone.2023-03-1411 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniOne of the Most Motivated Learners I've Ever Met, Antonello Zanini, Shares How He Improved His WritingIn this episode, I talk with Antonello Zanini, an English language learner, software engineer, blogger, and technical writer from Italy. Antonello fell in love with learning languages and transformed his freelance business as a software engineer into Writech, a company that provides technical writing content in multiple languages. He has clients from all 6 continents and says achieving this goal would have been impossible without his language learner mindset. Antonello is one of the most motivated language learners I've met in my life. You'll hear him talk about: How he learned English and w...2023-03-1334 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBook club announcement and invitationWatch this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXZGix5Dxfo All my book clubs are here - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/book-discussions/ Thanks for listening 🙏🏻2023-03-0910 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat is fluency? Know what it is, so you can improve it.Watch me talk about this on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VnhZNk64-M What's fluency? Do you need to learn more words to be fluent? How about grammar? Know what fluency is, so you can improve it. This is the blog post I mention in the episode - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/fluency/ I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to ask me any questions - I love talking about these things. All my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-03-0813 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFurther progress = specific problem + focused practiceYou can watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/GwggZEjTHIY *** Do you feel the way you use English is good but not as good as you’d like it to be? Does it feel like you’re not making as much progress as you used to? The same happened to me. When I got to a high level of English, everything slowed down and it felt like I was not advancing anymore. I wish I’d known this little formula: further progress = specific problem + focused practice I hope this is helpful...2023-03-0614 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniConsume learning advice responsibly 🙂Watch this on YouTube - http://youtu.be/SYP6EeQIX3Q?hd=1 My private email list - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/fabiofacebookpage *** Some say, “Want to know the best way to get fluent in a language? Don’t study grammar! Speak instead!” Great advice. I agree. You can get fluent in a language without studying its grammar and you do have to speak to improve. My Italian partner Aloha, for example, has never opened a grammar book b...2023-03-0111 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStart a podcast and speak English every dayStart a podcast in English. It'll help you develop your language skills in so many ways. You'll develop fluency by speaking at length using the English that you already have. You'll listen to yourself and discover what you can do well, which will help you become more confident. You might have to prepare your episodes and search for words you don't yet have in your brain. This will expand your vocabulary. You might use words you've recently learned, which will help you review and reinforce vocabulary you've already acquired. You'll be listening to yourself and notice...2023-02-2810 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Learner of English Who Started His Own Podcast in English: With Daniel GoodsonIn this episode, I have a conversation with Daniel Goodson. Daniel is a learner of English from Switzerland who started podcasting back in 2016 as a way to improve his fluency. On his show, My Fluent Podcast, he chats with language learners, teachers, friends and polyglots. He's interviewed dozens of people, including Luke from Luke’s English Podcast. I used to be shy", Daniel said, "but having lots of conversations on my show made me more confident with handling personal relationships in real life too." My Fluent Podcast is not the only show he has...2023-02-2740 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhy reading books can help you in lifeMost people I know don't read enough. I never read enough either. But I think that if you're not reading you're missing out on something that can really help you improve yourself and your life. I hope this is helpful. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Here's the link - http://youtu.be/QuEQguRO_Zk?hd=1 Any comments or questions? Email me - all my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-02-2314 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniShould you worry about language mistakes? Yes and noMy thoughts on making language mistakes. I hope this is helpful. There's a video version of this on YouTube. Here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kDOvcF01u8 My website - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/ The podcast episode I mentioned in the video - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/chris/2023-02-2212 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniYour English level is enough to read booksA few thoughts on reading books in English. Here's the blog post I talk about in the episode - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/english-books/ I hope this is helpful. Please email me any questions or comments. All my contact info is on my website - fabiocerpelloni.com 2023-02-2109 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFrom intermediate English to advanced English. Here's how I did it.A student recently asked me what I did to go from an intermediate level of English to an advanced level. This is what I replied. I hope it helps. Please feel free to send me your comments and questions. All my contact info is on my website - www.fabiocerpelloni.com.2023-02-2007 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat is Language? With Christian from Canguro English (pt.2)This is the second half of the conversation with Christian Saunders from Canguro English. If you haven't listened to the first half, I suggest that you listen to the previous episode first. (https://fabiocerpelloni.com/christian1/) In this episode, Christian and I talk about: why the concept of "best method to learn a language" is misleading. why Christian would love to burn all language textbooks. Christian's opinion about using ChatGPT for language lessons. the only word I remember from 3 Spanish classes I took in 2015 and why I remember it. why teachers can't really be blamed for how l...2023-02-1831 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat is Language? With Christian from Canguro English (pt.1)There are language teachers who make inspiring and educational content, and Christian Saunders from Canguro English is one of them. Christian is my favorite English teacher on YouTube, not least because we share the same teaching philosophy. His YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers and Christian uses it to "change the way the world learns English". He's always told his learners the truth: learning a language is hard and it takes many years. I agree. Let me add that learning a second language is one of the most rewarding things you could ever do i...2023-02-1635 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThunderstorm: A Story About Avoiding Pain Before It ComesIn this episode, I tell a personal story that might make you reflect on how you try to avoid uncomfortable situations. Listen to what happened to me in August 2022 while I was camping in Portugal. It might give you something to think about. Episode Links Join my private email list at https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ for: announcements about my bookclubs and programs special discounts language learning tips nonfiction book recommendations inspiring true stories free events I organize content updates (new blog posts, podcast episodes and more) 2023-02-1008 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow I Got Inspired to Write a Book About My English Language Learning ExperienceIn this episode, you'll hear me talk about how I came up with the idea of writing "Any Language You Want", a collection of personal true stories on how I learned English. Episode Links Join my private email list (https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/) Become a writer on my Medium publication - (shorturl.at/jnszP) "How to Live" Book Club - (https://fabiocerpelloni.com/how-to-live/)2023-02-0313 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Chat About Learning Grammar with Tania, a Highly Experienced Teacher from MelbourneIn this episode I talk with Tania, a highly experienced English teacher from Melbourne, Australia. Tania moved from Australia to Italy in 2006 and for the first time in her life she understood what it meant to not be able to speak a language and communicate. "It was horrible and frustrating," Tania says. Tania has been teaching English to Italians for nearly 2 decades and even had her own language school for many years. Teaching gives her a huge amount of satisfaction and she says that she has found her purpose in life in helping others communicate effectively in Eng...2023-01-2130 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Communicate Your Ideas to the World: with Public Speaking Coach Brenden KumarasamyIn this episode I interview Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaking coach based in Montreal, Canada. Brenden is the CEO of MasterTalk, a company that helps people master their communication skills and give effective presentations. He's also a YouTuber. At the time of publishing this (January 2023) his YouTube channel has nearly 30,000 subscribers. Brenden uses it to help people communicate their ideas to the world in the best possible way. You'll hear me and Brenden talk about: How and why Brenden started MasterTalk. Using personal stories to connect with your audience. Whether having a native English accent is...2023-01-0742 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHow to Use a SWOT Analysis to Keep Improving Your English [Blog Reading]In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/use-swot-analysis/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box at the bottom of that page. I reply to all. Join my private email list for inspiration, learning tips and more at www.fabiocerpelloni.com/private 2023-01-0203 min

My Fluent PodcastPersonal Storytelling - tell your story and improve yourself - with Fabio Cerpelloni from the Stolaroid PodcastPersonal storytelling can be used to improve language skills. Interview with Fabio Cerpelloni. YouTube version On the previous episode 121, we learned from Lucia that we can learn through listening to other personal stories. "Everyone has a story to tell". On this episode (122) it's all about telling your own stories in order to improve in your target language. Even though Fabio Cerpelloni's personal language learning journey did not involve storytelling, he fell in love with telling stories from his own life and has even started to integrate it in his teachings. The book "Story Worthy" by Matthew Dic...2023-01-0143 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFarewell Speech: A Story About Being YourselfIn this episode I tell a personal story about a time I was leaving a language school in New Zealand. It took place in 2016 but I still remember that moment very well. I hope this story will somehow help you get through those life situations in which you feel you need to show everyone how good you are. The transcript of this episode (only the story) is available at https://fabiocerpelloni.gumroad.com/l/farewell If you'd like to support the show, then you could do one of these things: Write a review on P...2022-12-2710 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniDo a SWOT Analysis of Your English [Blog Reading]In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/swot-analysis/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box at the bottom of that page. I reply to all.2022-12-2104 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniDiscover Who You Are: With Author and Polyglot, Urmi HossainIn this episode I'm joined by Urmi Hossain. Urmi is a proponent of self-development and continuous learning. She's also an author. She was born and raised in Italy by Bengali parents, who wanted her to be the typical Bengali girl: obedient and perfect for the community. In her book called "Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle", she narrates what she had to go through in her childhood. She does this through reflections and confessions about what it felt like growing up in a household that wanted her to be someone she didn't want to be. ...2022-12-1533 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat's Language for You? [Blog Reading]In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/bg/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box at the bottom of that page. I reply to all.2022-12-0702 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBe Gentle on Yourself: Learning Advice From a US Army VeteranThis is one of my favourite episodes. It's a conversation between me and Christopher, a US Army veteran from Texas. Chris served in the army for over 20 years. He fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, has a degree in psychology and one in philosophy, and he's the host of Wandering Vibes, a podcast about life and personal growth that I think you'll like. You'll hear us talk about: Chris' life story How not to be hard on yourself when speaking a second language Living an abundant life Personal growth activities The transcript of this episode (the c...2022-11-3041 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniTHIS Is the Solution to All Your Language Learning Problems [Blog Reading]In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/problems/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box at the bottom of that page. I reply to all.2022-11-2203 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSetting Goals and Missing Home with Craig from Ingles PodcastIn this episode, I'm joined by Craig Wealand from Ingles Podcast. Craig is a super friendly and experienced English teacher, Cambridge examiner and podcaster from the UK. He's based in Valencia and has been living in Spain for more than two decades. You'll hear us talk about: The intermediate plateau (briefly) Setting SMART goals to keep making progress What it means to know a word My first class at the British Council Italy Craig's story about being an expat At the end of the episode I explain a word that Craig used while he was t...2022-11-1735 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniMotivate Yourself: 1 Weird Way To Do It [Blog Reading]In this episode, I'm reading out one of my blog posts. Here's the link https://fabiocerpelloni.com/motivate-yourself/ Any comments? Please leave a comment in the box at the bottom of that page. I reply to all.2022-11-1004 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniKids: A Story About ParentingIn this episode, I tell you a story about having children and being a parent. It’s a story that can connect with you if you have or want kids, but I think you’ll find it even more interesting if you don’t have or want them. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear me talk about a verb I used in my story. Episode Links Join my private email list at www.fabiocerpelloni.com/private. I send out one short email a week with tips about learning English, inspiring stories, l...2022-11-0213 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFluency Phrases and Cultural Identity with Clare from Smart English CoachIn this episode, I talk with Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach from Smart English Coach. Her beautiful accent is from Oxford, England, and I could listen to it all day! It's so nice and relaxing to hear. You'll hear us talk about: The relationship between language and culture. Why it's a good idea to learn lexical chunks, what Clare calls 'fluency phrases'. Differences between British and Italian people. Clare also shares a personal story about a time she found a personal connection with the Italian culture. This is inspired by a photo of a...2022-10-1932 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSahara: A Story About Negative ThinkingIn this episode, I tell a personal story about a trip to the Sahara I made while I was in Morocco in the summer of 2022. This is a story that might make you look at negative situations in a different way. I promise you don't need to go to the Sahara to learn why I learned. I can't say anything more than this otherwise I'll spoil the story! I uploaded some photos of that trip on my website (link below). WARNING: I used the F-word a few times in the episode! You can now get 3...2022-10-0318 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniUnscripted Stories from MoroccoIn this episode, I tell you three personal stories from my four-week trip to Morocco. You won't hear me talk about places I visited or the food I tried. Instead, you'll hear me rambling on about what I learned by solo travelling for a month. I talk about personal realisation moments, culture, getting old, interesting people, mental limits and Italy. You can see some of the photos I took there on my website (link below). Some exciting news: you can now get 3 episode transcripts so you won't miss any words while listening to my stories. Link below!2022-09-1630 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStories from an English Learner: Julie from FranceIn this episode, I'm joined by Julie, a French teacher based in Barcelona. Julie is one of the six participants from around the world who joined the Storyworthy Book Program, a 10-week storytelling/reading/discussion program that I opened in April 2022. She crafted a personal story as part of the course and shared it with the rest of the group. Today you'll hear her tell that story, which is inspired by a photo she'd taken of a language coursebook (link below). Julie and I also talk about: how she learned English communication problems she had when l...2022-09-0633 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniStories from an English Learner: Tanya from RussiaIn this episode, I talk to Tanya, a lovely lady from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Tanya is an advanced English learner who took the Storyworthy Book Program with me and five other learners from around the world in April 2022. I invited her to join the podcast to tell a personal story that she had prepared as part of the storytelling course. You'll hear us talk about: Why she likes learning English What she finds challenging about learning English The Storyworthy Book Program and what she learned from it The power of personal storytelling and how she could use stories...2022-08-2740 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLearn English at Home, Think Positive and Meditate: Sharing Stories With Mary GlazunovaIn this episode, I'm joined by Mary Glazunova, an English teacher, coach and author from Kyiv, Ukraine. I met Mary at the beginning of 2021 in an online teacher training course on how to teach without coursebooks and we've been sharing lots of teaching ideas since then. In the episode, you'll hear us talk about: How Mary learned English without ever living in an English-speaking country What made both of us fall in love with English How we like teaching English Mary's inspiring story of hope based on a picture she took in Canada, where she has recently moved b...2022-07-3046 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniGirlfriend: A Story About PunishmentIn this episode, you'll hear one of my own true stories from April 2022. It's a story inspired by a photo of my car. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). At the beginning of the episode, you'll hear me talk about the 'Storyworthy Book Club', an online group program I'm opening again in September that will help you become a better storyteller, communicator and English speaker. At the end of the episode, you'll hear me briefly explain a phrasal verb I used in my story. Episode Links The p...2022-07-1613 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniListening in Another Language: Sharing Stories with Cara from Leo ListeningIn this episode, I'm joined by Cara Leopold from Leo Listening. Cara is an online English listening skills coach, and movie fan who helps adventurous expats and intrepid travellers harness their love of movies to understand authentic English, so they can connect with the cultures behind the films and other movie lovers around the world. Cara has an amazing community called 'Movie Club'. 'Movie Club' is a community for movie lovers who want to understand authentic spoken English and speak it too. You’ll find new confidence in your listening, speaking and pronunciation skills because you’ll use s...2022-07-0148 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLaugh: A Story About a SuperpowerWhen I think of superpowers, I usually think of flight, invisibility, x-ray vision or supernatural speed, but in this episode I tell a personal story about a more simple one that could really change my life. This is a story from 2022 inspired by a photo of my dad. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). At the end of the episode, I also talk about a grammatical structure I used in the story (get someone/something to do something). Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Laugh' (stolaroid.com/laugh) Get clarity...2022-06-2016 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniIn Life There Is No Time to Waste: Sharing Stories with Professional Musician, Alessio Garavello (without songs)In this episode, I talk with Alessio Garavello, a professional Italian guitarist, singer, songwriter, vocal coach, sound engineer and music producer based in London. Alessio has been working as a session musician for over two decades and has performed live all across Europe with A New Tomorrow, his hard rock band. I first met Alessio in the UK in 2011. We worked together in a popular coffee chain shop and what immediately impressed me was his English pronunciation. He didn't sound Italian at all. I didn't think it was possible for an Italian to speak English without an...2022-06-0447 min

Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni69 Dollars: A Story About Being DislikedIn this episode, you'll hear a personal story that reveals an aspect of my personality which I believe is common in most people. Perhaps it's an aspect of your personality too. The story takes place in Fiji, a beautiful country in the South Pacific I visited in 2016, and it's inspired by a picture of a Fijian man I took while I was there. You can see this photo on my website (link below). At the end of the episode, you'll also hear me analyse a complex grammatical structure (third conditional) I used in the story. Below you'll find the...2022-05-2220 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniVale's Escape from Oppression (Part 2)In this episode, you'll hear the second half of Vale's story. If you haven't listened to the first half, this episode might not make a lot of sense to you, so I'd suggest you listen to Episode 22 first and then come back to this one. In Part 2, Vale talks about how some people reacted to what she's been doing on Instagram and explains how she uses social media to help women in Iran discover their true potential. She also tells the story behind the photo that she had decided to bring to the show. It's fascinating. ...2022-05-0545 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniVale's Escape from Oppression (Part 1)In this episode, you'll hear a true story about oppression, rebellion, freedom and discovery. You'll hear me speaking with Vale, a young Iranian woman who left her country because she was feeling oppressed there. She comes from a traditionalist Iranian family but discovered a world she'd never seen before when she saw some pictures in her English textbooks. She's now living in Italy and uses social media to help other Iranian women discover who they are and what it means to be a woman. This is truly one of the most inspiring stories someone has ever told me. ...2022-04-2247 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniInsult: A Story About My BossIn this episode, I share a personal story from 2011, when I started working in a café in Central London. Living in the UK was my first experience abroad. I was 24 at the time, spoke little English and was very insecure. But writing this story gave me the chance to reflect on how much progress I've made, both as a person and as an English speaker and I hope this episode might inspire you to keep growing as well as stand up to those people who are not treating you the way they should. The story was inspired by a p...2022-04-0418 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLearning Italian and Having Babies: Sharing Stories With Martin From Rock n' Roll EnglishIn this episode, I talk with the legendary Martin Johnston from Rock n' Roll English. We talk about learning languages as he's from the UK but speaks fluent Italian! We also speak about having kids because Martin shares his own true story inspired by a photo of his Italian wife holding up a very important piece of paper ;) Episode Links The photo that inspired Martin's story (stolaroid.com/martin) Martin's website (rocknrollenglish.com) Martin's ebook (rocknrollenglish.com/stories) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me 2022-03-2135 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Most Insane First Date: Sharing Stories With Lara from EnboooIn this episode, I have a chat with Lara, the English teacher who founded enbooo.com. You'll hear talk about learning English, pronunciation and accent. Lara also shares her own true story about her first date with Marcos, her Spanish boyfriend. It's exactly like the title of the episode describes it: insane! Episode Links The photo that inspired Lara's story (stolaroid.com/lara) Lara's website (enbooo.com) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) My free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) H...2022-03-1550 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniAuschwitz: A Story About My GirlfriendIn this episode, I tell my own true story about a time I told my partner, Aloha, that I was going to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp. This is a story inspired by a photo of us two on top of Mount Igen, an Indonesian Volcano (link below). Confusing, right? I know, but things will become clear as you listen, I promise! :) Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Auschwitz' (stolaroid.com/auschwitz) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) The Mount Ijen miners (ndotravelteam.com/blog/the-miners-of-kawah-ijen) How to...2022-03-0313 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniA Reflection on UkraineNo stories today. Just an unplanned reflection on war and the current situation in Ukraine. If you're an online language teacher, consider buying Maria Glazunova's book to help a Ukrainian teacher of English from Kyiv. Episode Links Gino Strada's full speech (en.emergency.it/culture-of-peace/abolishing-war-is-urgently-needed) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on...2022-02-2611 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniFirst English Lesson Accident: Sharing Stories With Teacher ZdenekIn this episode, I talk with Zdenek, an amazing English teacher and podcaster from the Czech Republic who teaches English through football. Zdenek talks about how he learned English and shares his own true story about his first English lesson at a language school where he'd just been hired in the centre of London. His story is inspired by a photo of him in a changing room. You'll find it on my website (link below). Episode Links The photos that inspired Zdenek's story (stolaroid.com/zdenek) Zdenek's website (teacherzdenek.com) Zdenek's podcast (zdeneksenglishpodcast.podbean.com) Zdenek I...2022-02-1441 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniArrogant: A Story About Italians AbroadIn this episode, I tell my own true story about being an Italian abroad. This is a story that might make you think about your country and people, and it's inspired by a photo of a pizza I took in 2016. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Arrogant' (stolaroid.com/arrogant) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) Michelle Daniel's Instagram (www.instagram.com/theheartofenglish.ca) The Heart of English Conversation Club (theheartofenglish.ca/conversation-club) How to get...2022-02-0412 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniTravel Problems and Being Robbed at Gunpoint: Sharing Stories With Rebecca From Inglês ExpressIn this episode, I talk with my friend Rebecca, the owner of Inglês Express, a language school in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Rebecca shared her own true story inspired by a picture of her US passport (link below). You'll also hear us talk about travel problems, tropical fruit, falling teeth and being robbed at gunpoint. Episode Links The photos that inspired Rebecca's story (stolaroid.com/rebecca) Rebecca's language school in Brazil (inglesexpress.net) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me E...2022-01-2339 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniGift Card: A Story About IdiotsIn this episode, I tell a true story about a time I went shopping with my girlfriend Aloha. It's a story I briefly told in Italian as a vocal message on Whatsapp to some of my friends. When they heard it, most of them replied, "You MUST tell this story on your podcast!". So, here it is. It's inspired by a photo of me that Aloha took in the shopping mall. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Gift Card' (stolaroid.com/gift-card) My blog po...2022-01-0511 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniHands: A Story About ImpatienceIn this episode, I tell a true story about an aspect of the relationship I have with dad. We're very different but so similar at the same time. This is a story that might make you think about your dad or, why not, your mom. The photo that inspired this story is a picture of my dad's hands. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Hands' (stolaroid.com/hands) Would like to practise and improve your English by reflecting on meaningful moments...2021-12-2010 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniBully: A Story About KindnessIn this episode, I tell a true story about a time I was bullied. I was a kid but I still remember what happened very well. I then discovered something about the bully that had humiliated me. This is a story that might make you think about a time you felt humiliated or, maybe, a time you humiliated someone! The photo that inspired this story is from 2001. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below) Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Bully' (stolaroid.com/bully) My podcast p...2021-12-0713 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSunset: A Story About HomeI spent years of my life far from my family and friends. If you did this too, or if you live far from your dear ones, I think this story will very much resonate with you. If you didn't, this is still a story that might make you think about the place that you call home. What and where is home? Some people say that home is where your family is. Others say that the whole world is our home. Telling this story made me realise what home means for me and I hope it will help...2021-11-2117 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSusy: A Story About FamilyIn this episode, I share a personal story about Susy, a person that changed my life forever. This was a very hard story for me to tell but I'm glad I had the courage to share it. By crafting this story I reflected on many things and, I won't lie to you, I even cried. Some people told me it made them cry too, so it's probably a good idea to have some tissues at hand :) I hope you'll find this episode somehow inspiring and if you want to 'meet' Susy, you can see her on my website (link...2021-11-0713 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniRoad Trip: A Story About FreedomIn this episode, I tell a personal story about discovering what freedom might really mean for me. It's a story from 2013, when I was living and travelling around Australia. What happened in this story is probably one of the most important things I've learned in life and it's something that might make you reflect on your idea of freedom. What does being free really mean for you? Think about this question after you've listened to this episode, which was inspired by a photo of Ivan, our amazing van. You'll see 'him' on my website (link below). Episode...2021-10-2313 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniSasho and Emma: A Story About Realising the Type of People I LikeIn this episode, I tell a personal story about two people I met while I was backpacking in Bulgaria: Sasho, a cool Bulgarian guy, and Emma, a lovely girl from Greece. Meeting this couple made me reflect on the type of people I like hanging out with and I hope this story will inspire you to do the same. You'll see a lovely photo of Sasho and Emma on my website (link below). Episode links The photo that inspired this story (stolaroid.com/sasho-and-emma) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories)2021-10-0911 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniThe Enemy: A Story About Realising What I Should FightIn this episode, I tell a personal story about a 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat I took in South Korea in 2017. I was isolated from the world for 10 days. No internet. No smartphones. No books. Nothing! I meditated all day every day and discovered what/who my biggest enemy in life is. This is a story that, I think, will really make you reflect a lot on yourself. I'm not religious at all, but I highly recommend taking a spiritual retreat. It's an awesome eye-opening experience. The photo that inspired 'The Enemy' is a picture of the m...2021-10-0112 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniWhat Buying a Souvenir Taught Me About Myself: A Story About Judging PeopleIn this episode, I tell a personal story about the way I tend to form impressions about people I don't know. It takes place in the summer of 2021 while I was buying a souvenir in Greece and it's a story that might make you think about the way you make judgments about strangers. The photo that inspired this story is not particularly special. It's not a picture of that moment but one of the souvenir I bought. You'll also hear me talk about another photo. You can see both of them on my website (link below). Episode...2021-09-2109 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniAutopilot: A Story About Change, Routines and Planning Your FutureIn this episode, I tell a personal story about a time I was running in the woods near my hometown. I often go out running as this is a way for me to release stress, stop worrying about problems and reflect. As I was running, I started wondering if I was living my life on autopilot. This is a story that might make you reflect on how you live your life. If you feel you're going through the same routine day after day, this is a story you might want to hear. It was inspired by a photo of...2021-09-1507 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniIf It Scares You, Go Do It: A Story About Doing What Scares YouIn this episode, I tell a true story about doing something that scared me. I was solo travelling from Romania to Bulgaria and found myself in a situation where the only option I had was to do something I was afraid of. This is a story that might remind you of a time you did something you were scared of, but it could also be a story that will inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and take more risks in your life. Comfort is very addictive and doesn't help you grow. Doing something that scares you...2021-09-1508 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniNeighbourhood: A Story About Being GratefulIn this episode, I tell a very short story about a time I went for a slow mindful walk in my neighbourhood and noticed little things around me that made me feel grateful. One of the reasons I sometimes feel sad and frustrated is because I focus on what I don't have rather than appreciating what I already have. Appreciation, this is what this story is all about. It's a simple story that might inspire you to have a walk in your neighbourhood and pay attention to what's around you, so you feel happier. Being grateful is one way...2021-09-1405 min

Open Draft - with Fabio CerpelloniLeaving for Australia: A Story About Leaving the People You LoveIn Episode 1 of Stolaroid Stories, I tell a personal story about travel, love and separation. It's a true story from 2013. I was 25 back then and I was moving from Italy to Adelaide, Australia. The story was inspired by a photo that my mother took while I was getting ready to go to the airport and I think it's one that might make you think about a time you left someone you really loved. At the end of the story, I refer to another photo that I took in 2021. You can see these photos on my website (link below). 2021-09-1006 min