#536 Stress: Friend or Foe? | Learn Polish Podcast

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, episode 536 — "Pinset Suggesti Sest." Hosts discuss stress: defining it, personal first experiences, bodily signals, and when stress can be motivating. They share practical coping strategies like breathing exercises, short meditations, hobbies, movement, and acceptance. Roy's story about a Valencia theft illustrates managing stress during travel. Find lessons, show notes, and links at learnpolishpodcast.com and roycoughlan.com   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Episode 18 of Learn Polish Podcast with Roy and teacher Kamila. They practice common banking vocabulary and short dialogues, including going to the bank (Idę do banku), opening and closing accounts, making transfers (zrobić przelew), deposits and withdrawals, and using an ATM. This short lesson helps learners rehearse useful phrases for real-life banking situations and includes role-play dialogs to practice pronunciation and sentence structure.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast, Episode 534 with Roy and Ania. They chat about vacations, first trips, spontaneous versus organized travel, and memorable experiences in Spain, Thailand, and Brazil. The episode explores how travel can challenge stereotypes, shape personal growth, and offer surprising cultural lessons. They share practical tips on safety and packing (passport, money, clothes) and point listeners to lessons with Ania, show notes, QR codes, and resources for starting a podcast or finding a virtual assistant. Dziękuję bardzo i do widzenia.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    Do you want to unlock your potential? https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about   🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Welcome to LearnPolishPodcast. You can find all our episodes on LearnPolishPodcast.com, from YouTube and Rumble and Spotify. If you want lessons from Anja in Polish or Spanish, you can find the links in the show notes and you find everything about me on roycoughlan.com, scan the QR code and if you want virtual assistance, go to VA.world. In this episode Ania and Roy explore the complexities of friendship: limits, silence, drifting apart, and when to repair or end relationships. Using everyday examples and characters like Zosia and Krzysio, they discuss personal growth, boundaries, confronting harmful behavior, and how to choose who stays in your life.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

In this episode Roy and teacher Kamila walk through useful post office vocabulary and common phrases in Polish — words like poczta, koperta, znaczek — and how to ask about costs, send letters, and collect parcels. They also practice short dialogues you can use at the post office, including buying stamps, describing envelope sizes, and paying by cash or card.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. In this episode Ania and Roy share personal memories of school and discuss how education could be reformed — covering strict teaching methods, the focus on memorization and exams, the value of practical life skills, homeschooling, hybrid learning, and how AI might change the teacher's role. You can find all episodes at learnpolishpodcast.com and on Bitchute, YouTube and Rumble. Lessons with Ania are available in Polish or Spanish; links are in the show notes. Scan the QR code or visit roikon.com to see my six podcasts, podcast coaching and school group, and go to VA.world for virtual assistant services.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

In this episode hosts Ania and Roy discuss the Łódź housing market and everyday choices about living situations: city center versus suburbs, renting versus owning, living alone or with roommates, and the importance of rental agreements. They also cover practical topics like price versus standard, dealing with neighbours, pets, balconies, and the Polish saying “ciasne, ale własne” (small but your own).   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

Join Roy and teacher Kamala as they practice common Polish professions and the key question "Kim jesteś z zawodu?" The episode covers vocabulary like nauczycielka (teacher), lekarz (doctor), biznesmen (businessman), and more, with example sentences and pronunciation practice. Listen for short dialogues about work, running a company, and simple questions you can use to ask someone about their job in Polish.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

In this episode Ania chats with Roy about dreams — from strange, funny, and nonsensical dreams to nightmares, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking, lucid dreaming, talking in your sleep, and déjà vu. They share personal stories and reflect on how films, worries, and daily life influence our nights. They also touch on horoscopes and zodiac traits, the idea of astral projection, and the importance of good sleep for health and regeneration. The conversation is informal, humorous, and full of relatable moments. Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. You can find other episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com. You can get lessons from Ania. Whether you want to learn Polish or Spanish, check the show notes for links to YouTube, Rumble, Spotify (audio and video), and scan the QR code for more.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast

In this episode of Learn Polish Podcast Roy and Ania talk about work: first jobs, what makes a job enjoyable, dealing with difficult bosses and coworkers, and how work can change you. They share personal stories—from pub shifts and lawnmowing to managing teams and a funny fire-extinguisher prank—plus practical advice on staying motivated and growing your skills. Welcome to Learn Polish Podcast. You can find all our episodes on learnpolishpodcast.com. For lessons from Anya check the show notes; find Roy at www.roycoughlan.com, virtual assistance services at va.world, and podcaster school info in the podcast description.   I have just launched my PodFather Podcast Coach Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about   Start your own SKOOl Academy https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠    🤝 Join our Learn Polish Podcast Community ✦ Website: https://www.learnpolishpodcast.com/ & https://learnpolish.podbean.com/ ✦ YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@learnpolish ✦ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/learnpolishpodcast/ ✦ TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster   Teatro de idiomas Polish for all foreigners Hi, I’m Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Polish with us isn’t just effective — it’s fun, inspiring, and super exciting! We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn Polish in a language you already know and feel comfortable with.   https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/   https://www.facebook.com/people/Teatro-de-idiomas/61573960503867/   #Learnpolish #learnpolishpodcast #polishpodcast