You Can't Judge the Book by Its Cover

Delve into Emerson's quote, "To be yourself... is the greatest accomplishment." Discover why embracing your unique self is a path to true fulfillment. 

Delve into the wisdom of the proverb "absence makes the heart grow fonder." Does separation truly strengthen love, or is it a recipe for drifting apart? 

Explore Theodore Roosevelt's quote, "Believe you can and you're halfway there." Learn how self-belief fuels achievement and how to apply it in your life. 

Learn the meaning of the idiom "by the seat of your pants" and how to confidently use it to describe improvisation and instinctual action. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/by-the-seat-of-your-pants/ Unlock a world ... Show More

Dive into the mysteries of the Challenger Deep, the deepest point on our planet. We'll explore its incredible depth, the challenges of exploration, and the strange creatures that call it home. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishplus ... Show More

What is a harangue? Uncover the meaning, history, and surprising uses of this powerful word in this episode of Word of the Day. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/harangue-is-it-a-tirade-or-a-necessary-speech/ Unlock ... Show More

What is cognitive dissonance? Uncover the mental gymnastics we employ when our beliefs and actions clash. Learn how it works on this episode of Know Yourself. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/cognitive-dissonance-w ... Show More

Discover the fascinating connection between the word "spirit" and the simple act of breathing. Listen to the "Did You Know" podcast to learn more! Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/did-you-know-the-word-spirit-is-al ... Show More

Josh Citarella dives deep into Abiotic Oil for this edition of Deep Research. In this Patreon exclusive miniseries, Josh researches topics so outlandish that most people don't even bother looking into them beyond instant belief or instant dismissal. Hear the full episode on The O ... Show More

“So much of life is staying open to our own bewilderment,” says Cheryl Strayed. This week, Cleo Wade sits down with the Wild author to talk about the origins of her beloved advice column, Dear Sugar, and what she’s learned through writing about loss, connection, and self-forgiven ... Show More

“We all have the unlimited power to shift our perspective, and with that the unlimited power to change the way we feel about life.” Humble The Poet We craft our identity around story. And that story is comprised of beliefs. But you are not your beliefs. And that story isn't just ... Show More

For their annual summer reading episode, Caroline and Cristen discuss the impact of gendered book covers, the viral "cover flip" challenge, and whether books written by women are taken as seriously by publishers and critics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp ... Show More