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- 18. Don’t Delete Social Media. Do This Instead.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Using Reddit for planning trips
07:18 Use YouTube, Google, and articles for travel recommendations
10:24 Benefits of social media for travel planning
14:32 Overwhelmed by social media content on for you page
19:33 YouTube motivated Veronika to start an Instagram account
22:55 Instagram is for work and content inspiration
29:30 Choice overload: small options make decisions easier
35:42 Approaching social media as work, not leisure
39:11 Set time limits for tasks to focus
43:07 Therapy is crucial for facing personal struggles
47 min - 17. How to Become Fluent in Any Language: Effective Learning Techniques
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Do you need to practice pronunciation?
08:32 Avoid shows and resources beyond your level11:20 Podcasts can be difficult for beginners13:52 Struggling with cultural references? Just relax23:01 Speak early on in language learning28:11 Don't rely on translations35:00 Having a teacher might be useful38:13 Choose an accent when learning a new language45:37 Choose resources that elevate your current level47 min - 16. Our Music Tastes and Music Festival Experiences
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Mexico City is known for its food
05:37 Sam loves hip-hop music08:19 What we think about electronic music10:21 Popular pop music unites listeners, creates energy18:17 Some use music to mask internal anxiety25:26 Veronika's EDC in Mexico City31:12 Upgrade to VIP at festivals for better experience40:21 Find fun in experiences44 min - 15. How to Find New Hobbies & Hobby Ideas to Learn in 2024
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Unique hobbies make people interesting and memorable
04:14 Veronika's hobby is surfing09:46 Hobbies without goals or objectives13:12 Sam loves football and self-improvement22:21 Overcoming fear is crucial for happiness24:41 Explore physical hobbies to avoid screen time34:14 Our childhood hobbies39:17 Team sports are great hobbies41:31 Hobbies are great for socializing without alcohol44 min - 14. I Got Sick Traveling Solo in Mexico | Language Challenges With Getting Sick Abroad
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Jet lag and feeling out of sync with time
09:28 Coffee may not be the solution10:44 Good sleep habits16:36 Motion sickness and food poisoning25:43 Veronika broke her bone in Mexico29:33 Healthcare differences in Spain and the UK35:41 Being sick abroad intensifies the feeling of isolation39:01 Food poisoning in Mexico46 min - 13. Sam Tries to Guess American Slang | British vs American English
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Slang words can be region-specific and misunderstood
12:50 Influence of baseball and football on American slang14:34 Debate over "smack" vs "slap" in America21:10 Interesting Boston slang words33:59 Exposure to American culture helps with slang40 min - 12. Sharing Our Experiences Growing Up in the UK vs Russia
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Attitudes shifting, more parents embracing childcare help
07:03 Long Russian maternity leave benefits women's health
14:40 Differences in education systems and sentimental attachments
21:33 UK elite attend private schools
28:43 In Russia, parents pay for school expenses
31:42 First solo trip to Europe without parents
41:09 High school stress, summer vacations
52:25 Gymnastics was my main childhood hobby
59 min - 11. Veronika Tries to Guess British Slang | British vs American English
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 20 questions to guess the meanings of words
09:31 Using British slang as an American feels forced40:07 Veronika shares her score40:48 Sam prepares to guess American slang43 min - 10. Sharing Our Insane Stories About Dating in Different Countries
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Several relationships and single periods
09:34 Psychological impact on relationships and self-perception16:02 Navigating dating apps is like a game24:34 Real world connections over online dating apps32:00 British dating culture38:31 Gender roles in work, gifts, and dating49:49 Meeting family important in Russian and Mexican culture54:53 Cultural clashes in relationships and love languages1 hr 11 min - 9. How to make 2024 the greatest year of your life yet
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https://veronikamark.com/podcast📩 CONTACT USDo you want to work with us? Email us at: [email protected]⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Reflecting on New Year's resolutions and habits07:24 Maintained exercise routine disrupted by illness and injury09:24 Start small, build momentum, continue habits17:04 Striving for change, self-compassion, and challenges19:22 Struggle with phone in bed, language learning motivation27:51 Set personal goals, not reliant on others34:22 Short activities restore energy41:59 Goal: 90 days of no drinking47 min
About The Bridging Borders Podcast
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Welcome to "Bridging Borders," the podcast where we try to bridge the gap between cultures through insightful conversations! Together, we explore diverse topics from productivity to language…
learning all the while helping you improve your English skills.