Ep. 33: The Secret Language of Objects

Why do humans give power to objects?Form evil eye bracelets and Italian horns to rabbit's feet, rosaries, lucky socks, and candles lit in complete silence, every culture has created objects that mean far more than the object itself.In this episode of Fluent AF, we explore the strange, beautiful ways human attach meanings to things. Why do we keep lucky charms? Why do certain objects instantly transport us back to childhood, home, and the people who raised us?On top of that, we dive into inherited rituals from listeners around the world, from throwing baby teeth onto rooftops for prosperity to egg cleanses for the evil eye, Virgen de Guadalupe candles, and traditions that turn ordinary objects into symbols of protection, hope, and belonging.Because maybe objects aren't just things.Maybe they're memory.Maybe they're identity.Maybe they're one of humanity's oldest languages.Welcome to Fluent AF.Episode 33 out now.