我的印度朋友 Moni 在印度北部长大，15年前移民来到美国。性格开朗的她受过良好的教育，也一直热爱语言和文化交流。 我们最初认识，是因为她和丈夫决定一起学习中文，而我恰好成为了他们的中文老师。没想到从老师和学生开始，我们后来慢慢成了无话不谈的好朋友。 在今天的播客对话里，我们聊到了印度的语言和教育，Moni 的成长背景，以及来到美国生活这些年她的经历和感受。通过 Moni 的分享，我们也得以从一个普通印度人的视角，更近距离地了解这个文化丰富又多元的国家。 希望大家喜欢今天的节目。 My Indian friend Moni was born and raised in northern India and moved to the United States 15 years ago. Warm, outgoing, and well-educated, she has always had a great love for languages and cultural exchange. We first met when Moni and her husband decided to learn Chinese, and I became their Chinese teacher. Over time, our teacher-student relationship grew into a wonderful friendship, and we became friends who could talk about almost anything. In today’s conversation, we talk about languages and education in India, Moni’s upbringing, and her experiences and feelings about living in the United States. Through Moni’s stories, we also get a closer look at India through the eyes of someone who grew up there. I hope you enjoy today’s conversation.

Juju & Ryan: Wishes for Us and the World 这一期，我们聊到了 Ryan 心中的理想世界：没有苦难，没有歧视和伤痛，每个人都可以拥有自己的意志，也拥有自由选择的权利。 Ryan 今年21岁，是一个深爱哲学和心理学的年轻人。在和他的聊天中，我看到了一颗美好、善良，也对这个世界充满爱的心。我们还聊到了他在直播间遇到过的一些让他印象深刻的陌生人，聊了我们对电影《牛来》的不同感受，也聊到社交媒体上那些被不断放大的“高光时刻”，会给年轻人带来怎样的影响。 最后，我们也聊到了对自己的期待，以及我们希望这个世界可以成为怎样的地方。 希望大家喜欢这一期。请大家关注Ryan的抖音： Ryan说英语 In this episode, we talked about Ryan's ideal world: a world without suffering, discrimination, or pain, where everyone has the freedom to think for themselves and make their own choices. At 21, Ryan is deeply interested in philosophy and psychology. Through our conversation, I saw in him a kind heart and a genuine love for the world. We also talked about some of the strangers he has met in livestreams who left a lasting impression on him, our thoughts on the movie Niu Lai, and how the highlight moments we constantly see on social media can affect young people and the way they see their own lives. Toward the end, we shared our hopes for ourselves and our wishes for the world we live in. I hope you enjoy this episode.

和 Lucian 对谈的下半场，我们把目光从过去转向了现在，以及他想要走向的未来。 如今的他依然在不断探索。语言教学、医学资源的整合、商务合作，不同的事情在他的生活里同时展开。但当我问起未来五到十年的打算时，他给我的答案，却和“成就”没有太大关系。 他说，他希望可以平静地拥有自己的人生，更好地与自己相处。 我很喜欢这个答案。也许一个人翻过一座又一座山之后，真正想抵达的，已经不再是更高的地方，而是终于可以在自己的生命里，安静而自在地待着。 In Part Two of my conversation with Lucian, we turn from his past to what he is building today and where he hopes life will take him next. From language education to connecting medical resources and exploring business collaborations, Lucian’s work continues to expand in different directions. But when I asked about his plans for the next five to ten years, his answer had little to do with ambition or achievement. What he hopes for is something quieter: to truly have a life of his own, to live with a sense of peace, and to become more at ease with himself. Perhaps after years of climbing mountains, the next journey is not about reaching somewhere higher, but finding a place within yourself where you can finally stay.

Lucian grew up in a highly intellectual family and earned three degrees in China and the U.S., including one from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a world-renowned graduate school known for training top translators and interpreters. But what happens when you’ve spent years climbing the mountain of achievement and finally reach the top? In this conversation, Lucian shares his journey of searching for peace, grounding, and his own path. I deeply appreciate his courage and honesty. To me, his real superpowers are his ability to learn, reflect, and give back to the world. Hope you enjoy this heartfelt conversation. Find Lucian on 小红书🍠@Lucian口语精训 Lucian出生在一个学霸家庭，先后在中国和美国拿下三个学位，其中包括以培养顶尖翻译和口译人才闻名的蒙特雷明德国际研究学院（Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey）。 一路读书，一路攀登，当一个人终于站上了世俗意义上的“山顶”，接下来要寻找的，又是什么？ 这次聊天，Lucian很坦诚地讲起了自己一路走来的经历，以及这些年他对内心安定、自我价值和人生方向的重新寻找。我尤其欣赏他的坦诚和勇气。 在我看来，Lucian真正的超能力，不只是会学习，更是不断反思、成长，并把自己所学回馈给这个世界。 希望你也会喜欢我们这次真诚的对话。

Inspired by the never-give-up spirit of football and its countless twists and turns, Robert has been a devoted Manchester City supporter for years and has always admired legendary players like Lionel Messi. In this episode, we talked about the final between Spain and Argentina, where Spain dominated much of the game. As a friend, it always brings me joy to see someone so genuinely passionate about a sport they love. From there, our conversation moved on to the different ways we de-stress from our busy schedules before naturally leading us into some deeper questions about happiness and our relationship with material possessions. As always, my heartfelt thanks go to my dear friend Robert for his generosity and for sharing his thoughts so openly. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Robert 是曼城的忠实球迷，也喜欢梅西这样充满传奇色彩的球员。对他来说，足球最迷人的地方，不只是输赢，还有比赛里永远充满悬念的起伏、逆转，以及那种不到最后一刻绝不放弃的精神。 这一期，我们从西班牙与阿根廷的决赛聊起。虽然西班牙在大部分时间里占据优势，但足球真正吸引人的，往往不是比分，而是比赛过程中那些让人心跳加速、充满未知的瞬间。看到身边的朋友因为一项热爱而投入其中，我也会由衷地感到开心。 后来，我们的话题慢慢从足球延伸到了生活。忙碌的时候，我们如何让自己放松下来？什么才是真正的快乐？物质究竟能给人带来多少幸福感？这些问题没有标准答案，但每个人都会有属于自己的思考。 也谢谢 Robert 一如既往真诚地分享他的时间、经历和想法。希望你也会喜欢这一期的聊天。

Although I asked Pickles to describe herself in three words, I quickly realized she couldn't be put into just one category. An academic, someone who is always asking questions, a girl chasing her dreams while missing her culture... she is all of those, yet so much more. What truly defines her is her curiosity and her love for the world, and she's constantly discovering new parts of herself through both. We talked about the people and ideas that inspire us, what led her to study Bioengineering, and the wonders of the human body. She told me she never wants to become a boring adult with nothing to talk about except work. I have every confidence that she'll build a life full of wonder, curiosity, and fulfillment. She also wanted every girl out there to know this: You can do anything if you put your mind to it. And so can you. Love you lots and lots. Enjoy the show :) 第一次见到 Pickles，你会觉得她身上有很多标签。她是学霸，是生物工程专业的学生，是一个总爱追问“为什么”的人，也是一个离开家乡、努力在更大的世界里寻找自己的女孩。 可聊完之后，我反而觉得，任何一个标签都不足以定义她。她对世界有一种很纯粹的好奇心，总想去理解更多，也愿意不断挑战自己。或许正因为这样，她才能在探索世界的同时，也慢慢认识真正的自己。 这一期，我们聊到了那些塑造我们的经历，聊到了她为什么会选择生物工程，也聊到了人体那些精妙到不可思议的奥秘。最让我喜欢的一句话，是她说自己不想成为一个除了工作就无话可说的大人。保持好奇，保持热爱，让人生一直有新的故事，我想这也是她一直在努力的方向。 节目最后，她想把一句话送给所有女孩：只要愿意相信自己，并且认真去努力，你可以做到任何你想做的事情。 希望这一期节目，也能给你一点勇气，去拥抱更大的世界，也去成为那个你真正想成为的人。

Tim曾在美国学习和工作多年，长期生活在中美两种文化之间，也因此拥有很多有趣的观察和思考。 我们从彼此相识聊起。作为英语聊天室里的老朋友，我们因为一次次聊天和共同经历慢慢建立起了友谊。也聊到网络时代的人际关系，为什么不要把很多事情看得太个人，为什么真正能够维系一段友谊的，从来不是聊天的频率，而是共同经历、相似的价值观，以及彼此的真诚。 后来，话题很自然地转到了AI。Tim分享了科技行业正在发生的变化，AI如何提升了工作效率，也带来了新的不确定性。作为父母，我们也讨论了一个越来越无法回避的问题：当AI越来越聪明，我们究竟应该培养孩子什么样的能力？什么才是未来真正不会被取代的东西？ 科技正在快速改变我们的生活，但人与人之间真实的连接始终珍贵。无论时代如何变化，真诚的友谊、有意义的对话，以及用智慧和同理心陪伴下一代成长，或许才是最值得我们坚持的事情。 Tim has lived, studied, and worked in the United States for many years, giving him a perspective shaped by both Chinese and American cultures. We first talked about something surprisingly meaningful: how an English chatroom brought us together. Through shared experiences and similar values, a simple online conversation gradually grew into a genuine friendship. We also agreed that one of the healthiest mindsets for communicating online is to not take things too personally. After all, lasting friendships are built on shared experiences, mutual respect, and common values. From there, our conversation naturally shifted to AI and the future. Working in the tech industry, Tim shared how AI is already transforming the way people work by improving efficiency while also creating uncertainty about what comes next. We also reflected on a question many parents are asking today: in a world where AI can do more and more, what should we really be teaching our children? As technology continues to reshape our lives, perhaps the things that matter most haven't changed at all: genuine friendship, meaningful conversations, and raising the next generation with wisdom and empathy.

在这一期节目中，我和 Chris 聊了很多话题，包括他对于“家”和“心理安全感（security blankets）”的思考，对“失去”与“得到”的理解，以及他创立 California English，并将自己原创的 Affective Filter Learning 学习方法付诸实践的新旅程。 我们也聊到了，在充满未知与挑战的人生旅途中，为什么真诚与善良始终是我们最珍贵的品质。希望这期对话能带给你一些启发。如果你也正站在人生的十字路口，希望你做出的选择，不是出于恐惧，而是出于爱与勇气。 In this episode, I asked Chris many questions about his thoughts and feelings on "home" and "security blanket," loss vs. gain, and his new adventure of starting California English with his self-created learning method, Affective Filter Learning. We also talked about how sincerity and kindness are always the keys in our exciting yet challenging life journeys. We hope to empower you. If you are also facing a crossroads, please choose not from a place of fear, but from a place of love and courage.

除了是一名高中英语教师之外，Dave还是一位奇幻小说译者。他在作品中感受字里行间的每一处推敲，既是最忠实的读者，也是看不见的创作者，用一个个精准而生动的汉字传递文学作品的魅力。 他的专业与热爱，让我感动，也让我感到骄傲。 对于英语学习，他也有自己的见解：真正形成“英语思维”，需要完整的阅读与深入的思考。以下是他为大家推荐的书单： 1. A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin; 2. Death of a Red Herione by Qiu Xiaolong (裘小龙)；3. The Chilli Bean Paste Clan by Yan Ge(颜歌) translated by Nicky Harman (original <我们家>). 李翊云. She writes in English and has just won the Pulitzer award this year for non-fiction.

Dave is an English teacher. Different from many of the high school teachers I remember from my own school years, he is warm, intelligent, funny, and talented. He told us about the teachers who helped shape the person he is today, as well as the wonderful students he teaches and guides in his classroom. His love for English is so apparent and contagious. His passion for English is unmistakable and infectious, and I couldn’t be prouder of him or happier for his students.

Bullies come in many shapes and forms. To Max, they are the voices of kids calling him names, the numbers on the scale, the darkness that comes to visit from time to time. They can also be ourselves, when we have lost faith and hope, when we look at ourselves through others' lenses, and when we stop loving ourselves. In this episode, Max walks us through his journey of being a fat kid, battling with obesity and depression, and eventually learning to love himself. I am so proud of what he has accomplished, and I cannot wait to see him shine, like the star he is! Please find Max on 抖音 and 小红书@Max英语

I am speaking to you, a fellow deep-talk lover and someone who receives and gives energy. I am also speaking to myself. Thank you for being here and for helping create this beautiful healing space with me.

Hey friends welcome to another episode with my husband Steve. This walking chat ( a conversation recorded during our evening walk) started with our thoughts and feelings post our family trip to Puerto Rico, and extended to various directions including neighborhood drama, parenting and future plans 😂 also ADHD. Steve is very excited that one of our listeners wanted to hear more from him. Let’s show him so love, shall we? Have a beautiful day or night friends, and I’ll see you soon!

Anthony出生于我的邻居城市苏州，但他的人生版图早已延伸到了英国。在那里，他和家人生活了11年，也曾作为一名持证教师教授经济学。经历了一些人生转变并回到中国后，他开始以全新的视角重新理解自己，关于人与人之间的“连接”，关于如何以不同的心态去玩人生这场“游戏”，以及如何与中国年轻一代一起探索更多新的可能性。 我们有很多相似的价值观和人生经历，所以这次聊天格外轻松、有趣，也非常投入，虽然我可能说得稍微有点多。无论如何，希望你会喜欢这期播客，听两位依然头发健在的中年人，一起聊聊人生 😊 FIND ANTHONY @岸冬泥的英语角 Born and raised in my neighboring city of Suzhou, Anthony later expanded his life “map” to the UK, where he lived with his family for 11 years and also worked as a certified Economics teacher. After going through some major life changes and moving back to China, he gained a deeper understanding of himself, developing a new perspective on “bonding” with others, approaching the “game” of life with a different mindset, and exploring new possibilities with the younger generation in China. We share many similar values and life experiences, which made this conversation especially fun and engaging, even though I may have talked a little too much. Still, I hope you enjoy this podcast featuring two middle aged people who somehow still have all of their hair 😊

In the second half of our conversation, things became much lighter and warmer. Amber shared a touching little story about her child bringing shrimp home from school just for her — such a simple moment, yet full of unconditional love. She told me how becoming a mother has slowly helped her heal parts of herself she didn’t even realize were still hurting. We also talked about the many wonderful people she has met through her livestream community, and how meaningful genuine human connection can be in today’s world. More than anything, I hope Amber realizes that she herself is already one of those beautiful people — brave, sincere, and deserving of all the love and kindness life has to offer. Amber抖音：@咕噜咕噜 这一期的后半段轻松了很多，也让我觉得特别温暖。 Amber 和我分享了一件很可爱的小事：她的孩子从学校给她带回了一些虾。就是这样一个简单的小举动，却让她深深感受到孩子那种毫无保留的爱。她也聊到，成为母亲之后，她其实是在一边养育孩子，一边重新疗愈自己。 我们还聊到了她在英语直播间里遇到的许多优秀又真诚的朋友，以及人与人之间那些真实连接所带来的力量。 而我也特别希望 Amber 能意识到，其实她自己就是那个勇敢、温暖又美好的人。她值得被爱，也值得生命里所有好的东西。