Conversations With Kate

Kisses, window coverings, personal space, and customs surrounding food can all be different depending on the country. Expat Inés Ramos and I continue our conversation about cultural differences between Spain, the UK, and the US. She teaches Spanish and more at www.yourlifeinspain.com. Website: www.yourlifeinspain.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourlifeinspain/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlifeinspain/ Creative Writing program: https://www.yourlifeinspain.com/journeytospain/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In part one of my conversation with Inés Ramos, we talk about the benefits of living abroad as an expat. Inés believes that language and culture go hand and hand. She teaches Spanish and more at www.yourlifeinspain.com. Website: www.yourlifeinspain.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourlifeinspain/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlifeinspain/ Creative Writing program: https://www.yourlifeinspain.com/journeytospain/ Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In this episode, Kirstin and I discuss reading online vs. reading books. Then we talk about books that are so good, we don't want them to end. If you'd like the podcast to continue, please send your comments to me at www.conversationswithkate.net You can message me or leave a comment on my Facebook or Instagram page. A review on iTunes would be very much appreciated. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the second part of my conversation with Elena Gabrielli. In this episode, we discuss conversation partners, online communities, and self-care for introverted language learners. Elena blogs at https://hitoritabi.it "Language Learning for introverts & other quiet learners" Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Elena Gabrielli, an introvert language lover from Bologna, Italy. She speaks 5 languages. In this episode we talk about learning languages and keeping anxiety out of the process. Elena blogs at https://hitoritabi.it "Language Learning for introverts & other quiet learners" Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Veronika Palovska, creator of "Do You Speak Freedom?", a blog, coaching, and branding service for online teachers who want to bring freedom and creativity to their work. Veronika joined me from her home in the Czech Republic. We discuss languages and her experience with both speaking and writing in English. Learn more about Veronika at https://www.doyouspeakfreedom.com/ Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the second part of my conversation with Karina Pearl Thorne, a poet, creative writer, and teacher living in London, England. In this episode, Karina shares a poem that she wrote in Spanish and we discuss the ways that learning a foreign language changes us - for the better. Karina's website: www.shareyourstorywithconfidence.com/ Karina's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/karinathorne Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

World Poetry Day is March 21st. This is part 1 of my conversation with Karina Pearl Thorne. We talk about language, poetry, and Karina recites her poem, J'existe. Karina's website: https://www.shareyourstorywithconfidence.com/ Karina's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/karinathorne Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My sister Kirstin is back and we're talking about an earlier episode that we recorded together, episode 15 "Take Time To Be Here Right Now." We also go into more detail about what she means by the word, "enoughness." I thought she made up that word but it turns out, that there's a podcast, and a TED talk using this word. Women, especially, can relate to this concept. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This episode is a personal invitation to my listeners. I'd love to hear from you! Become a subscriber and access my new 2-week program, *Make a Note of It - Two weeks to better conversation in just minutes a day. I describe my own language learning practice including writing and getting feedback from a native Polish speaker. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In the second half of my conversation with Spence Morley, I talk about Project Happiness and how I combined my Camino with the #raceforwellness. Spence talks about the way our perspectives can shift and we end with an interesting observation about energy. https://www.projecthappiness.org/ https://www.charityfootprints.com/eventdetails?id=215 https://speedzter.com/collections/speedzter-running-belt Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with a family friend who, like me, has experienced clinical depression and anxiety. In this two-part conversation, we talk about the experience, the stigma, recovery, and how I dedicated my Camino to those who struggle with this illness. Resources: https://www.changedirection.org/ https://www.hopetocope.com/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Support the podcast on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate

Caroline and I conclude our conversation about the Camino Portugués. In this episode, we discuss. . . . .and my feelings upon reaching the Cathedral in Santiago. Would you like details about my online course, "Hiking the Camino Portugués in 6 days."? Please contact me via my website, www.conversationswithkate.net You can also sign up my monthly email update. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Support the podcast on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate

I continue my conversation with Caroline Oxford, a woman I met while walking on the Camino Portugués. We discuss what brought her to the Camino and a few ways that the Camino provides what pilgrims need along the way. In next week's episode, we conclude our conversation. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is part 1 of my conversation with Caroline Oxford, a fellow pilgrim on the Camino Portugués. Originally from New Zealand, Caroline now lives in Australia and has walked on the Camino Portugués and Camino Frances.

My sister Kirstin is back for this celebratory episode. We've reached 50 podcast episodes and have listeners in at least 50 countries. If yours is not mentioned, please contact me via my website, www.conversationsiwthkate.net, so I can add it to the list and include it in the next podcast episode. Contact information and FREE transcripts/lesson guides available on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Join the Patreon Community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with Mike Oliphant who first introduced me to the Camino de Santiago back in 2008. I recently made my pilgrimage on the Camino Portugués and we discuss our experiences. Are you planning to walk the Camino, also known as "The Way"? I'd love to hear from you. Contact information and FREE transcripts/lesson guides available on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with Erin Hughes, a sophomore at DePaul University in the USA. We talk about her peacemaking and social justice work both in Chicago and during a recent service immersion experience in Bogotá, Columbia. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode number 47, a continuation of my conversation with my niece, Grace Jacques. Grace is a sophomore at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and just returned from a week long immersion in Los Angeles, California where she served the homeless population and got to know their stories. Last week we talked about Father Greg Boyle and the Homeboy Industries. This week we talk about her experience serving other people at the margins of society and she shares her biggest takeaways from this experience. Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go.” You can also sign up for monthly updates and FREE lesson guides! Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on

This is a special two-part conversation with my niece, Grace Jacques, who is a student at DePaul University in the USA. She recently took part in a service immersion project in Los Angeles, California where she met with and served the homeless, people at the margins of society, and the former gang members who are now living productive lives at Homeboy Industries, founded by Father Greg Boyle. She reflects on what she learned. Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes, and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." You can also sign up for monthly updates and FREE lesson guides! Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/