logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
4m 35s

Word Power | Aesthetic

Danny Ballan
About this episode

Venture into the enchanting realm of 'aesthetic,' where beauty dances with perception, and personal expressions come to life. Join us as we meander through tales that define and challenge our sense of beauty.

Find the transcript of this episode on https://englishpluspodcast.com/journey-through-beauty-unraveling-the-world-of-aesthetic/

Support the show

Support our mission to keep creating high-quality educational and entertaining content available to everyone around the world. Become my patron on Patreon today and unlock a world of learning and knowledge through exclusive premium episodes, audio and video series/courses.
And never stop learning with the myriad of topics and content types that I add daily to my website englishpluspodcast.com

Up next
Nov 13
The Story I Never Told: A New Future for English Plus
This episode is different. For the first time, I'm sharing my personal story—the journey that explains everything about who I am and why I'm making a big change. I've always been a private person on the podcast, but to explain this new chapter, I want to share the full context. I ... Show More
9m 27s
Nov 11
MagTalk | Beyond the Scramble: Overcoming Artificial Borders Through 21st-Century Cooperation
We're all familiar with the "Scramble for Africa" and the Sykes-Picot agreement—arbitrary lines drawn by colonial powers that have caused a century of conflict and division. But focusing only on that problem is getting stuck in the past. This article, "Beyond the Scramble," ackno ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 10
The Long Shadow 1 | The Philosophy of Empires: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
How do you pull off the biggest, most violent smash-and-grab in human history? You can't just say that's what you're doing. You need a story. You need a justification. This episode is a three-part journey into the long, dark, and ridiculously complicated shadow of empires, framed ... Show More
1h 24m
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2023
How to Be a Better Human: How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of "beauty" (w / Elise Hu)
<p>Humans have always been captivated by beauty, and for almost as long, we've been marketed products and new technologies to help us achieve certain beauty standards. Elise Hu is a journalist and the author of "Flawless: Lessons in looks and culture from the K-beauty industry." ... Show More
33m 38s
Mar 2021
Iconic Beauty With Breaking Beauty
Today we are joined by JillDunn and Carlene Higgins from the "Breaking Beauty" Podcast! We are talking about Iconic Moments, people, and products throughout the history of beauty and how they have changed the world of beauty.We also were guests on Breaking beauty! so go check out ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2023
62 | What is Aesthetics? Part I. Schiller's Letters on Aesthetic Education
<p>In this inaugural episode of our new series on aesthetics, we discuss Friedrich Schiller’s 1795 <em>Letters on the Aesthetic Education of Man</em>. We begin with his assessment of the French Revolution and its perceived failure to deliver on its lofty republican ideals, focusi ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2024
117 Whimsical Glows: Discovering the Beauty of Firefly Petunias
"Tea Over Interiors" hosts Dee and Alicia dive into the enchanting world of Firefly Petunias in this episode. From discussing their unique glow-in-the-dark quality to exploring creative ways to incorporate them into outdoor landscapes and home decor, the hosts share their excitem ... Show More
12m 46s
Oct 2023
Weekly Expression #85 – Memória de Elefante
Olá🗣️ In this episode, you're going to learn the meaning of "Memória de Elefante." If you've ever wondered how to describe someone with an impeccable memory, this expression is for you. Join us as we uncover the origins and practical usage of this interesting expression. By the ... Show More
11m 49s
Oct 2020
Ep 35 Ch 14 "Why are Flowers Beautiful?"
Audio listeners, please note: This episode contains a lot more visuals than my usual podcasts. As always this can be found on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWZ4GcRd-_8 if you want the full experience. I'm referring to images and so on throughout, or the images are il ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2024
35. Esthetician’s Chat — Using Gua Sha & Reflexology in the Treatment Room with Mckenna Olivia Skin
Welcome to "The Esthetician Hub," the podcast where we explore the latest trends and insights in the world of skincare and beauty. With your Host Vanessa, a licensed holistic & medical esthetician. Joining us today is Mckenna Perez, a holistic esthetician based in Orlando, Florid ... Show More
40m 50s
Jun 2024
95| Is Your Definition of Beauty Biblical? "Biblical Beauty" Summer Series Introduction
This summer I'm exploring what it means to have a biblical mindset around beauty. Today's episode is an introduction to a 5 part series that explores how we as Christian working mommas can let go of shame around our physical appearances by shifting our focus to what God says is T ... Show More
15m 43s