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Could the secret to a happier mind lie in your gut? Discover the surprising link between gut bacteria, mood, and mental well-being on this episode of 'Know Yourself'. 

Can meditation actually change your brain? Explore the science behind mindfulness, and how it could boost focus, manage stress, and even transform your mind's structure. 

Discover the fascinating connection between dreams and memory. Does your sleep hold the key to a sharper mind and unlocking forgotten experiences? Join us on 'Know Yourself' to explore the science behind it. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on http ... Show More

Discover the fascinating link between emotions and memory. Learn why your most vivid memories are connected to strong feelings in this episode of Know Yourself. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/unlocking-memory-why ... Show More

Ever learned something new, then suddenly it's everywhere? Explore the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, a mind-bending quirk of perception, on the "Did You Know" podcast! Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-baader-meinh ... Show More

Discover the placebo effect, a fascinating phenomenon where belief alone can trigger real changes in the body. Explore how it works and its implications for health and well-being. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/t ... Show More

Discover mirror neurons, the brain cells that might be the key to understanding empathy. Learn how they work and their implications for human connection. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/mirror-neurons-the-neurosci ... Show More

Harness the power of your attitude! Discover how your reactions to life's events hold the key to personal growth and resilience. Find the transcript of this episode and learn more on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-power-of-attitude-how-your-reactions-shape-your-life/ Unlock a ... Show More

Discover the ethereal beauty of "diaphanous" in this episode of Word of the Day. Explore this word's meaning, uses, and its poetic power. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/diaphanous-when-sheer-beauty-meets-delicate ... Show More

From the Ship of Theseus to the Grand Shrine of Ise, from the Tin Woodman to our own constantly renewing bodies, humans have long wrestled with a profound question: When something is replaced piece by piece, is it still the same thing? Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visi ... Show More

Explore the concept of facades from buildings to personalities. Uncover the meaning of this intriguing word in the latest episode of Word of the Day. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/facades-when-appearances-deceiv ... Show More

Sometimes, the title of a movie manages to become shorthand for entire life situations—think "The Matrix," "Gaslight," and “The Devil Wears Prada.” Also, this collection illustrates my deep appreciation for the pleasure of examples.  Resources & links related to this episode: Mor ... Show More

Discover the meaning of "propinquity" and explore how nearness shapes our relationships, communities, and workplaces. Listen to the Word of the Day episode. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/propinquity-the-power-of ... Show More