Best Dr Lauren Deville Podcasts (2025)

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

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1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing in plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words are easier for our eyes to read and how a well-structured story with characters and action verbs can improve understanding. We also discuss how the historical origins of English words influence …

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

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1101. Do you know when to change a "y" to an "ies" for a plural, and when to just add an "s"? Today, we look at the rules. Then, we look at linguist Bill Labov's famous department store study, which shows how social class relates to speech patterns. The 'y' segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dr…

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Miracles - God Can, but Will He? 24:18

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Almost every Christian denomination accepts that God is sovereign--which is interpreted to mean that He always does precisely what He pleases, and everything that happens on earth has either His explicit or implicit stamp of approval. So when we find ourselves in a crisis--we or someone we love gets a terminal diagnosis, or we don't have enough mon…

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

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1100. This week, we talk with popular online linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd. We discuss "algospeak" and how social media algorithms are changing language. We discuss euphemisms like "unalive," the spread of trending words, and how content creators adapt their speech to go viral. Adam Aleksic - The Etymology Nerd Adam's book - "…

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

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1099. Do you call it "pop," "soda," or "coke"? We look at the interesting history behind these regional names for carbonated beverages. Then, we look at words where you can use a Q without a U, which might help your Scrabble game. The pop, soda or coke segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada i…

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Grave's Disease and Hashimoto's: Interview with Dr Eric Osansky 28:51

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Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease", "The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet", and "Hashimoto's Trig…

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how people recovering from cancer use metaphors differently depending on how they're doing. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/p…

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two k…

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Being Fully Known: Interview with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith 30:48

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, work-life integration researcher, and the founder of Restorasis – a workplace wellbeing consulting agency. She is an international thought leader in her field and has been featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychol…

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

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1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more…

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

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1095. Is “sick” really “good”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language changes over time. Then, we look at the 1950s idea of "U and Non-U English" and what it tells us about social climbing. The "sick" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC…

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Bio-optimization: Interview with Dr David Lipman 46:40

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Dr. David Lipman owns Physical Evidence Chiropractic and is a seasoned chiropractic physician who has successfully treated thousands of patients. With a deep personal commitment to bio-optimization, Dr. Lipman has achieved extraordinary levels of strength, endurance, and overall health well into his 60s. His mission is to share the knowledge and pr…

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

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1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including…

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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1093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. 🔗 Share your fami…

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Fear vs Faith 8:20

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God tells us not to be afraid BUT to trust Him--so fear and faith are opposites. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Josh 1:9). "Say to those who are fearful-hearted, 'Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with t…

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.social Rob's book, "You're All Talk" 🔗 Share your familect recording…

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

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1091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the final answer! Then, we look at the difference between "caregiver" and "caretaker." The "'caregiver" and "caretaker'" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuct…

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Clostridia Overgrowth and Autism 4:10

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Today's podcast comes from this blog post, Clostridia Overgrowth and Autism Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.By Christian Natural Health

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

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1090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent. Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the news…

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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot 16:03

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1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuc…

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Back Pain: Structural or Not? 4:37

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Today's podcast comes from this blog post: Back Pain: Structural or Not? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.By Christian Natural Health

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

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1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith → draftsmith.ai 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn L…

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die? 17:07

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1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a you…

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Prophecy and Spiritual Warfare: Interview with Pastor John Veal 36:51

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John Veal is the Senior Pastor/Prophet of Enduring Faith Christian Center (non-denominational) in Chicago and the CEO of John Veal Ministries, Inc. He is passionate about pursuing God’s mandate to preach, teach and activate people within the prophetic. John is a regular contributor to Charisma Magazine Online, The Elijah List, IMAG, Spirit Fuel, Re…

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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how. 26:45

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1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond. Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer." 🔗 Sh…

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene 31:57

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo 14:53

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Miracles - God Can, but Will He? 24:18

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic 25:03

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones. 15:59

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Grave's Disease and Hashimoto's: Interview with Dr Eric Osansky 28:51

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai 19:20

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound. 17:06

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Being Fully Known: Interview with Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith 30:48

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston 28:39

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Is ‘sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed 17:24

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Bio-optimization: Interview with Dr David Lipman 46:40

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser 19:40

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi 17:36

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Fear vs Faith 8:20

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond 31:59

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver' 17:04

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Clostridia Overgrowth and Autism 4:10

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne 29:38

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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot 16:03

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Back Pain: Structural or Not? 4:37

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman 28:36

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die? 17:07

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Prophecy and Spiritual Warfare: Interview with Pastor John Veal 36:51

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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how. 26:45