In the latest episode of my podcast, "Embracing Change and Growth Through Idioms: A Personal Journey," I embark on a new direction, exploring the profound connection between idioms and personal growth. From the lens of life on the autism spectrum, I share unique perspectives on how these expressions mirror our experiences and shape our understanding of the world.
This episode highlights the idiom "turning over a new leaf," using it to reflect on embracing change—from a simple shift in cooking habits to the transformative decision to refocus my podcast on language development and communication. I also explore the idiom "Christmas comes once a year," sharing a heartwarming story about a workplace tradition of holiday giving, and how it inspires connection and kindness during this season.
I invite listeners to reflect:
Finally, I offer a sneak peek at my next episode, where I’ll delve into the origins of idioms and how they reveal hidden stories about language.
Join me on this journey of growth, transformation, and connection—through the power of words.
Dear My Younger Peers I’m writing to explain to you the behaviours you may have noticed in Young Stephen. You will have seen that he behaves somewhat differently to you, certainly in terms of the way he relates to others. It is due to a medical condition of which very little is still known. His […]
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