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The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our lives Humans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out...

Matthew Broderick's best movie was Ferris Bueller's Day Off. In the film, Broderick's character, a teen named Ferris Bueller, was able to skip school while avoiding the consequences of an absenteeism policy he ran afoul of many times over.

The Liquid Shape is a podcast centered on real conversations with real people—no matter their background, upbringing, or path in life. Everyone carries a story, and those stories are constantly shifting, shaping us through experiences both beautiful and painful.Each episode explores the highs and lows that define us: personal struggles, life-altering moments, victories, losses, trauma, growth, and self-discovery. Guests open up about what they’ve faced, how they survived it, how it changed them, and the after-effects those experiences left behind—mentally, emotionally, and ...

Sometimes designed objects reject their users: a computer mouse that doesn't work for left-handed people, for example, or a touchscreen payment system that only works for people who read English phrases, have 20/20 vision, and use a credit card. These mismatches are the building blocks of exclusion. In Mismatch, Kat Holmes describes how design can lead to exclusion, and how design can also remedy exclusion.

Maternal instinct - the all-consuming, utterly selfless love that mothers lavish on their children - has long been assumed to be an innate, indeed defining element of a woman's nature. But is it? In this provocative, groundbreaking audiobook, renowned anthropologist (and mother) Sarah Blaffer Hrdy shares a radical new vision of motherhood and its crucial role in human evolution. Hrdy strips away stereotypes and gender-biased myths to demonstrate that traditional views of maternal behavior are essentially wishful thinking codified as objective observation.

Martin Luther King Jr. may be America's most revered political figure, commemorated in statues, celebrations, and street names around the world. But despite his stature, the significance of King's writings and political thought remains underappreciated. In To Shape a New World, Tommie Shelby and Brandon Terry state that the marginalization of King's ideas reflects a romantic consensus history that renders the civil rights movement inherently conservative - an effort not at radical reform but at "living up to" enduring ideals laid down by the nation's founders.

Author Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in 17th-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society and attempts to answer the question why some women were vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession.

A Podcast About Cities, Nature and People

Immigration has been in the news a lot these days, but this podcast hopes to focus on the people and humanity behind the headlines. The two hosts have made careers out of teaching English to non-native speakers, all the while marveling at the stories of these amazing people who find themselves in an ESL classroom in the suburbs of Houston, TX, the most diverse city in the country. “The Shape of a Person” features weekly guests who share their stories and laughter with their teachers as well as with you, the audience.New episodes drop on Friday.

Stories come in all shapes and sizes, whether it be from our favourite books, our life experiences or from the day to day challenges we face. Every episode, Lawrence Prestidge will talk to storytellers from a variety of creative industries to find out the stories they have to tell and how those stories shape their lives. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-shapes-of-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Or, staggering conversations on love, religion, & other intangible pursuits.

The widespread adoption of blockchain would benefit importers and exporters, granting them access to the financial backing that many now lack.

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Willing and Well is now Taking Shape! Taking Shape is a place to share my own personal journey, as well as stories of survival, inspiration, lessons, and so much more! In addition to regular episodes, Sunday Shorts are being introduced into your ear holes! Follow Taking Shape Now! Find me on Instagram @takingshapepod Follow me personally @ashley_bfit Email me takingshapepod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-day License code: ELXVHMPCRSR1NIY6 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takingshape/support

Musings of Mike Butler and friends on a variety of topics but mainly Resilience, Mental Health & Motorcycles!

The Shape of Dialogue podcast focuses on the foundational principles that make societies function at their best. It initially started with an investigation into free speech, it continues to discuss relevant and interesting topics about our world and how best to navigate through it.

How Life Shapes Us is a storytelling podcast where everyday people share the pivotal experiences that shaped who they are today. Hosted by journalist and marketer Tesla Mitchell, each episode uncovers real-life moments of growth, adversity, transformation, and meaning.Perfect for curious minds who crave self-reflection, connection, and life lessons that don’t come from a guru—just honest humans figuring it out.✨ Discover how people find purpose through pain, joy through challenge, and clarity through chaos. 🔍 Tune in for deep conversations, unexpected wisdom, and the moments that ...

Willing and Well is now Taking Shape! Taking Shape is a place to share my own personal journey, as well as stories of survival, inspiration, lessons, and so much more! In addition to regular episodes, Sunday Shorts are being introduced into your ear holes! Follow Taking Shape Now! Find me on Instagram @takingshapepod Follow me personally @ashley_bfit Email me takingshapepod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-day License code: ELXVHMPCRSR1NIY6 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takingshape/support

Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry?If you tell a story through movement, whatever the shape or form then you are in the right place. We are ready to share with you a range of inspiring and insightful conversations from some of the best loved movers and makers in our field. We will chat with actors, movers, dancers, choreographers, directors, and many other like minded creatives all sharing their expertise, inspirations, creative processes, creative challenges...

Born from lived experience and deep curiosity, Roots, Routes & Voices explores what it means to leave, to arrive, to adapt, and to thrive. From boardrooms to grocery store aisles, from mother tongues to second homes, the podcast delves into the layers of identity, integration, and belonging. It’s about the beauty and bravery of becoming, the messiness of culture, and the stories of people not just surviving immigration — but reshaping America through it.