EP002｜大豕草／大豬草 Giant Hogweed

《動植皆宜》是一個關於植物、動物與生活觀察的系列。

Between Wildness and Stillness is a series about plants, animals, and the quiet observations of everyday life.

沒有艱深的自然知識，也不是物種介紹，而是透過身邊常見的生命，重新留意那些平日容易被忽略的小風景。

Rather than teaching botany or wildlife facts, each episode invites us to notice the familiar living things around us—and the small moments we often overlook.

第二集，由英國常見、外形壯觀卻需要保持距離的大豕草開始。

In this second episode, we begin with giant hogweed, a striking plant found in parts of the UK—one that is best admired from a distance.

分享大豕草的故事，從它的名稱、外形與危險性，到它如何由觀賞植物逐漸成為英國的入侵物種。亦會從植物的「入侵」，延伸至移民、適應環境，以及我們一路帶著的生活習慣。或許移居並不只是換一個地方生活，也可以是一個重新檢視自己的機會：哪些東西值得保留，又有哪些曾經為了生存而學會的習慣，是時候慢慢放下。

We explore the story of giant hogweed, from its name, striking appearance and potential danger to how it gradually became an invasive species in the UK. From the idea of a plant becoming an “invader”, we reflect on migration, adapting to a new environment, and the habits we carry with us. Perhaps moving to another place is not simply about changing where we live, but also an opportunity to reconsider what we truly want to keep—and what we may finally be ready to let go of.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

本集《書窩》分享《馴化與慾望：人和動物關係的暗黑史》，從人與動物關係的歷史出發，重新思考我們一直以來習以為常的觀念。書中透過歷史資料與不同角度，讓我們重新閱讀一段人與動物的歷史，更邀請我們反思：那些我們以為理所當然的事情，究竟是事實，還是我們一直相信的故事？

This episode of Book Nook explores Discipline and Desire: The Dark History of the Relationship Between Human Beings and Animals, looking at the history of our relationship with animals and inviting us to reconsider ideas we have long taken for granted. Drawing on historical accounts and different perspectives, the book allows us to revisit the history of human-animal relationships, while inviting us to reflect: how much of what we take for granted is fact, and how much is simply a story we have learned to believe?

《書窩｜Book Nook》Podcast Series

《書窩》是一個分享閱讀感受的系列。

在這裡，我會介紹不同的書籍，談談閱讀後留下的想法與觸動，而不會詳細講述書本內容；希望你在聽完之後，能對書產生興趣，親自去閱讀，支持作者與出版行業。

Book Nook is a series where I share reflections on books I’ve read.

Rather than retelling the content, I focus on the feelings and thoughts that remain, hoping to spark your interest to read the book yourself and support authors and publishers.

「書窩」象徵一個由書構成的安靜角落，如同一個溫暖而安全的空間，讓喜愛閱讀的人能在其中，與不同時代與地域的作者相遇，展開思想的對話。

Book Nook represents a quiet, comforting space made of books — a place where readers can step into other worlds and connect with voices across time and place.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

🎙️ 跟潛意識溝通——未被治癒的童年

🎙️ Communicating with the Subconscious — The Unhealed Childhood

延續過往幾集對潛意識的探討，今集想和大家談談「未被治癒的童年」。有些事情雖然已經過去很多年，但事情過去了，並不代表它對我們的影響也一同過去。童年時未能理解或處理的情緒，有時仍會留在我們的內心，影響著今天的自己。

Building on our previous discussions about the subconscious, this episode explores the idea of an “unhealed childhood.” Some experiences may have happened many years ago, but the fact that they are in the past does not necessarily mean their impact has disappeared. Emotions we were unable to understand or process during childhood can sometimes remain within us and continue to influence who we are today.

有時，一件看似很小的事情，卻會令我們產生異常強烈的反應，例如突然害怕、心跳加快、感到無助，甚至腦袋一片空白。這些反應未必只是因為眼前發生的事情，而可能是當下的情境，觸動了過去曾經出現過的相似感受。

Sometimes, something that seems relatively insignificant can trigger a surprisingly strong reaction — suddenly feeling afraid, experiencing a racing heart, feeling helpless, or even going completely blank. These reactions may not be caused by the present situation alone. The current experience may be triggering feelings that were once associated with something that happened in the past.

透過覺察自己的情緒和身體反應，我們可以慢慢了解這些感受從何而來。在催眠治療中，有一種方法叫「童年回溯」，透過重新接觸過往的記憶與感受，幫助當事人理解那些經歷如何影響現在的自己。

By becoming more aware of our emotions and physical reactions, we can gradually understand where these feelings come from. In hypnotherapy, a technique known as age regression can help us reconnect with past memories and emotions, and understand how those experiences may still affect us today.

當我們開始分清楚「以前發生過的事」和「現在正在發生的事」，就能慢慢看見，以前的自己可能沒有能力選擇，但今天的自己已經長大了。我們有更多經驗、更多選擇，亦有能力保護自己。療癒並不一定是忘記過去，而是回頭理解那個曾經害怕、無助的自己，告訴他：「我知道你以前好驚，但而家，我已經大個咗。」

As we learn to separate what happened in the past from what is happening now, we may begin to see that our younger selves may not have had a choice, but today, we have grown. We have more experience, more choices, and the ability to protect ourselves. Healing does not mean forgetting the past, but understanding the younger version of ourselves and saying, “I know you were scared, but now, I’ve grown up.”

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

【So微】《心在港口》Harbouring Hearts

EP003｜名偵探：創傷後壓力症

《心在港口》是一個匿名信箱環節，分享在英港人的生活過渡與情緒片段。這並不是輔導服務，也不是個別問題解答，而是一個公共反思空間。透過來信故事，一同思考移民生活中常見但未必容易說出口的處境與感受。

Harbouring Hearts is an anonymous letter segment sharing glimpses of life transitions and emotional journeys among Hong Kongers in the UK.

It is neither counselling nor a problem-solving service, but a space for public reflection. Through listeners’ letters, we explore the experiences, struggles, and emotions that often accompany migration — stories that many may recognise, yet find difficult to put into words.

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【本集來信｜This Episode’s Letter】

今集延續上集來信者「名偵探」所提出的觀察，進一步談到創傷後壓力症（PTSD）。

移民只是人生其中一個重大轉變，但不少人在來到英國之前，已經經歷過不同程度的創傷或重大壓力事件。有些創傷會隨時間慢慢淡化；有些卻可能持續影響一個人的情緒、睡眠、人際關係，甚至日常生活。

這一集希望讓大家認識：創傷反應並不等於創傷後壓力症，而面對創傷，也並不是一個人是否堅強的問題。

This episode continues the previous listener's reflection by exploring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

For many Hong Kongers, migration is only one of several major life changes. Some have experienced traumatic or deeply distressing events before arriving in the UK. While many gradually recover over time, others may continue to experience emotional, psychological, or physical reactions long after the event has passed.

This episode explores the difference between normal trauma responses and PTSD, while reminding us that experiencing trauma is never a sign of personal weakness.

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【本集重點｜Episode Reflections】

• 經歷創傷後出現情緒、睡眠或身體反應並不少見，這不代表一定患上創傷後壓力症。

Experiencing emotional, physical, or sleep-related reactions after trauma is common and does not necessarily mean someone has PTSD.

• 創傷對每個人的影響都不同，恢復速度亦沒有標準答案。

People respond to trauma differently, and recovery does not follow a single timeline.

• 長期逃避創傷回憶，有時反而可能令恐懼持續存在；尋求合適的專業協助，可以幫助逐步重建安全感。

Avoiding traumatic memories over the long term may sometimes reinforce fear. Appropriate professional support can help rebuild a sense of safety over time.

• 當創傷回憶被觸發時，透過五感重新連結當下，有助提醒自己：危險已經過去。

When traumatic memories are triggered, reconnecting with the present through our five senses can help remind us that the danger has already passed.

• 面對創傷，並不是急於忘記，而是慢慢學習與過去共處，讓今天的生活不再被它主導。

Healing is not about erasing the past, but learning to live alongside it without letting it define the present.

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【匿名來信｜Anonymous Letters】

如有願意公開討論的分享，可透過以下 Google Form 提交（中英文版本）。來信不一定被選中，也不設私下跟進。如正經歷嚴重困擾或危機情況，請向本地專業機構尋求協助。

If you’re comfortable sharing something for public discussion, you may submit via the bilingual Google Form below.Not all submissions will be selected, and there will be no private follow-up.If you are experiencing significant distress or are in crisis, please seek support from local professional services.

【Google Form】https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM-Z_bd6RILh_oJhH7IAzVLU5q0VBFIresjwD51xEvUW2adg/viewform?media_id=3831961263358515822_77706639785&media_author_id=77706639785

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《心在港口》Harbouring Hearts

即使離開熟悉的地方，失去曾經停泊的港口，仍願每個漂泊中的人，都能找到一個讓心靠岸的地方。

Even when we leave familiar shores behind,may everyone journeying far from home still find a place where the heart can safely come to rest.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

本集《書窩》分享《解憂雜貨店》，由日本推理小說作家東野圭吾所著。故事以一間看似平凡的雜貨店為起點，透過一封封來信，串連起不同人物的人生抉擇與內心掙扎。小說提醒我們，每一個向外求助的人，都可能只是希望有人願意認真傾聽；而一句真誠的回應，有時足以改變一個人的生命方向。《解憂雜貨店》不僅帶來層層推進的懸疑與閱讀樂趣，更邀請讀者重新思考傾聽、陪伴與善意的價值，體會人與人之間的連結，往往能在最意想不到的時刻，為彼此帶來希望。

This episode of Book Nook features The Miracles of the Namiya General Store, written by acclaimed Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino. Beginning with an ordinary-looking neighbourhood shop, the story unfolds through a series of letters that connect the lives, choices, and inner struggles of different people. The novel reminds us that those who seek help are often simply hoping for someone who is willing to listen with sincerity, and that a heartfelt response can sometimes change the course of a person's life. Beyond its engaging mystery and carefully unfolding plot, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store invites readers to reflect on the value of listening, compassion, and human connection, showing how even the smallest act of kindness can bring hope when it is needed most.

《書窩｜Book Nook》Podcast Series

《書窩》是一個分享閱讀感受的系列。在這裡，我會介紹不同的書籍，談談閱讀後留下的想法與觸動，而不會詳細講述書本內容；希望你在聽完之後，能對書產生興趣，親自去閱讀，支持作者與出版行業。

Book Nook is a series where I share reflections on books I’ve read.Rather than retelling the content, I focus on the feelings and thoughts that remain, hoping to spark your interest to read the book yourself and support authors and publishers.

「書窩」象徵一個由書構成的安靜角落，如同一個溫暖而安全的空間，讓喜愛閱讀的人能在其中，與不同時代與地域的作者相遇，展開思想的對話。

Book Nook represents a quiet, comforting space made of books — a place where readers can step into other worlds and connect with voices across time and place.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

🎙️ 跟潛意識溝通——五感

🎙️ Communicating with the Subconscious — Engaging the Five Senses

延續過往幾集對潛意識的探討，今集分享一個簡單而有效的方法——透過啟動五感，幫助自己從焦慮與壓力中抽離，重新回到當下，向大腦傳遞「現在是安全的」訊息。

Building on our previous discussions about the subconscious, this episode introduces a simple yet effective practice — engaging the five senses to step away from anxiety and stress, return to the present moment, and signal to the brain that it is safe.

當我們長時間處於壓力或戒備狀態時，大腦容易被過去的經歷或對未來的擔憂佔據，身體亦會持續分泌壓力荷爾蒙，令人難以真正放鬆。

When we remain under stress or in a constant state of alertness, our minds are often consumed by the past or worries about the future. This prolonged state also keeps stress hormones elevated, making it difficult for the body to relax.

透過視覺、觸覺、聽覺、嗅覺和味覺，我們能將注意力帶回此時此刻，中斷過度焦慮的思緒，幫助身心逐漸恢復平衡。

By engaging our senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste, we can gently bring our attention back to the present, interrupt anxious thought patterns, and support the body in returning to a more balanced state.

活在當下並不代表逃避問題，而是讓自己先回到一個更平靜、更穩定的狀態，再選擇如何回應眼前的事情。

Being present does not mean avoiding life's challenges. Rather, it allows us to regain a calmer and more grounded state of mind, so we can respond to situations with greater clarity and intention.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

本集《書窩》分享《過度努力》，由台灣諮商心理師周慕姿所著，以心理諮商現場的真實故事為基礎，探討「過度努力」背後的心理機制與情感傷痕。作者指出，許多人不停追求表現、證明自己、滿足他人期待，並非單純因為勤奮，而是源自內心深處對被接納、被愛與被肯定的渴望。當努力逐漸成為一種無法停止的生存模式，人便容易在迎合世界的過程中，慢慢失去真正的自己。本書並非否定努力的價值，而是邀請讀者重新辨認努力的起點，理解那些反覆消耗自己的模式，並嘗試走出不斷證明自己的循環，找回更自在、更真實的生命節奏。

This episode of Book Nook features Overexertion, written by Taiwanese counselling psychologist Muer Chou. Drawing on real-life counselling cases, the book explores the psychological patterns and emotional wounds that often lie beneath chronic overachievement. It suggests that the drive to constantly prove ourselves or meet others’ expectations is frequently rooted in a deep desire for acceptance, love, and validation rather than ambition alone. When relentless striving becomes a way of surviving, people can gradually lose sight of who they truly are. Rather than discouraging hard work, the book invites readers to examine where their efforts come from, recognise the self-defeating cycles they may be trapped in, and rediscover a healthier, more authentic relationship with themselves.

《書窩｜Book Nook》Podcast Series

《書窩》是一個分享閱讀感受的系列。在這裡，我會介紹不同的書籍，談談閱讀後留下的想法與觸動，而不會詳細講述書本內容；希望你在聽完之後，能對書產生興趣，親自去閱讀，支持作者與出版行業。

Book Nook is a series where I share reflections on books I’ve read.Rather than retelling the content, I focus on the feelings and thoughts that remain, hoping to spark your interest to read the book yourself and support authors and publishers.

「書窩」象徵一個由書構成的安靜角落，如同一個溫暖而安全的空間，讓喜愛閱讀的人能在其中，與不同時代與地域的作者相遇，展開思想的對話。

Book Nook represents a quiet, comforting space made of books — a place where readers can step into other worlds and connect with voices across time and place.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

EP001｜白三葉草 White Clover

《動植皆宜》是一個關於植物、動物與生活觀察的系列。

Between Wildness and Stillness is a series about plants, animals, and the quiet observations of everyday life.

沒有艱深的自然知識，也不是物種介紹，而是透過身邊常見的生命，重新留意那些平日容易被忽略的小風景。

Rather than teaching botany or wildlife facts, each episode invites us to notice the familiar living things around us—and the small moments we often overlook.

第一集，由英國夏天隨處可見的白三葉草開始。

In this first episode, we begin with the humble white clover, a familiar sight across the UK in summer.

分享白三葉草的小故事，也聊聊它與愛爾蘭、四葉草。或許你曾經蹲下來找過四葉草，希望找到一點幸運；但有時候，比起找到四葉草，更珍貴的是那幾分鐘專注地望著草地，讓自己暫時放慢腳步。

We explore the story of white clover, its connection to Ireland, the four-leaf clover. Perhaps you’ve crouched down before, searching for a four-leaf clover in hopes of finding a little luck. Yet sometimes, what matters even more is simply spending a few quiet moments looking closely at the grass and allowing yourself to slow down.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

🎙️ 整理情緒：由斷捨離到五常法

🎙️ Organising Emotions: From Danshari to the Five-S Method

上一集介紹了 ABC Model，了解信念如何影響情緒與反應。今集，我們進一步探討，當情緒被觸動時，如何整理內心的「情感記憶儲存匣」，讓過去不再在不知不覺間左右今天的自己。

Following the introduction of the ABC Model in the previous episode, this episode explores how we can organise the "Emotional Memory Folders" that are triggered by our experiences, so that the past no longer unconsciously shapes how we respond today.

以日本「斷捨離」的理念作為起點，再結合張五常提出的「五常法」，今集分享一種持續整理情緒的方法。重點並非消除情緒，而是重新理解過往的記憶，整理一直影響我們的解讀，逐步建立一套屬於自己的情緒整理習慣。

Starting with the philosophy of Danshari (decluttering) and drawing inspiration from Professor Steven N. S. Cheung's Five-S Method, this episode introduces a practical approach to emotional organisation. Rather than eliminating emotions, the focus is on revisiting old memories, reframing outdated interpretations, and gradually developing a sustainable habit of caring for our emotional well-being.

整理情緒並非一次完成的工作，而是一種生活習慣。當每一份情緒都能找到合適的位置，內心自然會變得更加清晰與輕盈。

Organising our emotions is not a one-time task but an ongoing practice. When every emotion has its rightful place, our inner world gradually becomes clearer, calmer, and lighter.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps

【So微】《心在港口》Harbouring Hearts
EP002｜名偵探：工種改變之身分認同

《心在港口》是一個匿名信箱環節，分享在英港人的生活過渡與情緒片段。

這並不是輔導服務，也不是個別問題解答，而是一個公共反思空間。透過來信故事，一同思考移民生活中常見但未必容易說出口的處境與感受。

Harbouring Hearts is an anonymous letter segment sharing glimpses of life transitions and emotional journeys among Hong Kongers in the UK.

It is neither counselling nor a problem-solving service, but a space for public reflection. Through listeners’ letters, we explore the experiences, struggles, and emotions that often accompany migration — stories that many may recognise, yet find difficult to put into words.

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【本集來信｜This Episode’s Letter】

今集來信並非圍繞來信者自身的經歷，而是一個對社群的觀察。

來信者留意到，不少移英港人在適應新生活的過程中，都曾經歷工作轉變。有些人離開原有專業重新開始，有些人需要放下多年建立的身份定位；亦有人因為過往經歷或生活壓力，在適應過程中承受著外人未必看得見的情緒負擔。

這封來信最想帶出的，並不是某個具體問題，而是一個簡單卻重要的提醒：當面對困難、失落或迷惘時，嘗試讓自己被看見，並不代表軟弱。

This letter is less about one individual's story and more about a reflection on the wider migrant community.

The writer observes that many Hong Kongers in the UK have experienced significant changes in their working lives. Some have left behind established careers, while others have had to rebuild their sense of identity from the ground up. For some, past experiences and emotional burdens continue to shape their adjustment in ways that are not always visible to others.

Rather than focusing on a specific personal challenge, this letter offers a simple reminder: struggles do not always need to be carried alone.

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【本集重點｜Episode Reflections】

• 移民本身已經充滿各種壓力與未知，面對適應過程中的情緒起伏，是許多人都曾經歷過的一部分。
Migration often involves multiple layers of pressure and uncertainty. Emotional ups and downs are a common part of the adjustment journey.

• 工作不只是收入來源，很多時候亦承載著一個人的價值感、角色定位與身分認同。
Work is often more than a source of income; it can also be deeply connected to our sense of worth, purpose, and identity.

• 所謂成功，未必在於沒有困難，而是在遇到困難時，仍然能夠看見不同的可能性。
Success may not be about avoiding challenges, but about recognising possibilities even in difficult circumstances.

• 同一個處境，可以有不同的理解和角度；了解自己的想法與感受，是重新認識自己的開始。
The same situation can be viewed in many ways. Understanding our own thoughts and emotions is often the first step towards self-discovery.

• 找到合適的人分享和傾訴，有時比急於尋找答案更重要。
Finding the right person to share with can sometimes be more valuable than immediately finding solutions.

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【匿名來信｜Anonymous Letters】

如有願意公開討論的分享，可透過以下 Google Form 提交（中英文版本）。

來信不一定被選中，也不設私下跟進。

如正經歷嚴重困擾或危機情況，請向本地專業機構尋求協助。

If you’re comfortable sharing something for public discussion, you may submit via the bilingual Google Form below.

Not all submissions will be selected, and there will be no private follow-up.

If you are experiencing significant distress or are in crisis, please seek support from local professional services.

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《心在港口》Harbouring Hearts

即使離開熟悉的地方，失去曾經停泊的港口，仍願每個漂泊中的人，都能找到一個讓心靠岸的地方。

Even when we leave familiar shores behind,may everyone journeying far from home still find a place where the heart can safely come to rest.

這個空間，我會持續用心製作。若你願意以一杯咖啡的方式同行，連結在下方。

This space will continue to be created with care. If you’d like to walk alongside with a cup of coffee, the link is below.

☕️ buymeacoffee.com/lorettalps