The Bridging Borders Podcast podcast

The Bridging Borders Podcast

Veronika and Sam

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.

18 Episodes

18. Don’t Delete Social Media. Do This Instead.
4/4/2024
46:15
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17. How to Become Fluent in Any Language: Effective Learning Techniques
3/28/2024
46:31
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16. Our Music Tastes and Music Festival Experiences
3/21/2024
43:13
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Mexico City is known for its food 05:37 Sam loves hip-hop music 08:19 What we think about electronic music 10:21 Popular pop music unites listeners, creates energy 18:17 Some use music to mask internal anxiety 25:26 Veronika's EDC in Mexico City 31:12 Upgrade to VIP at festivals for better experience 40:21 Find fun in experiences
15. How to Find New Hobbies & Hobby Ideas to Learn in 2024
3/7/2024
43:42
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Unique hobbies make people interesting and memorable 04:14 Veronika's hobby is surfing 09:46 Hobbies without goals or objectives 13:12 Sam loves football and self-improvement 22:21 Overcoming fear is crucial for happiness 24:41 Explore physical hobbies to avoid screen time 34:14 Our childhood hobbies 39:17 Team sports are great hobbies 41:31 Hobbies are great for socializing without alcohol
14. I Got Sick Traveling Solo in Mexico | Language Challenges With Getting Sick Abroad
2/29/2024
45:10
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Jet lag and feeling out of sync with time 09:28 Coffee may not be the solution 10:44 Good sleep habits 16:36 Motion sickness and food poisoning 25:43 Veronika broke her bone in Mexico 29:33 Healthcare differences in Spain and the UK 35:41 Being sick abroad intensifies the feeling of isolation 39:01 Food poisoning in Mexico
13. Sam Tries to Guess American Slang | British vs American English
2/22/2024
39:14
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Slang words can be region-specific and misunderstood 12:50 Influence of baseball and football on American slang 14:34 Debate over "smack" vs "slap" in America 21:10 Interesting Boston slang words 33:59 Exposure to American culture helps with slang
12. Sharing Our Experiences Growing Up in the UK vs Russia
2/15/2024
58:12
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠⁠⁠ ⏰ 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
11. Veronika Tries to Guess British Slang | British vs American English
2/8/2024
42:38
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 20 questions to guess the meanings of words 09:31 Using British slang as an American feels forced 40:07 Veronika shares her score 40:48 Sam prepares to guess American slang
10. Sharing Our Insane Stories About Dating in Different Countries
1/25/2024
1:10:48
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: [email protected] 🔗 LINKS Bridging Borders on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bridging_borders_podcast⁠ Bridging Borders on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZL3pZ7axhE0Jhz39rOYsw⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Several relationships and single periods 09:34 Psychological impact on relationships and self-perception 16:02 Navigating dating apps is like a game 24:34 Real world connections over online dating apps 32:00 British dating culture 38:31 Gender roles in work, gifts, and dating 49:49 Meeting family important in Russian and Mexican culture 54:53 Cultural clashes in relationships and love languages
9. How to make 2024 the greatest year of your life yet
1/14/2024
46:37
📝 Get the transcript for this episode completely for FREE by signing up for our newsletter here: ⁠https://veronikamark.com/podcast⁠ 📩 CONTACT US Do you want to work with us? Email us at: [email protected] ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Reflecting on New Year's resolutions and habits 07:24 Maintained exercise routine disrupted by illness and injury 09:24 Start small, build momentum, continue habits 17:04 Striving for change, self-compassion, and challenges 19:22 Struggle with phone in bed, language learning motivation 27:51 Set personal goals, not reliant on others 34:22 Short activities restore energy 41:59 Goal: 90 days of no drinking

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