🚀 Episode Summary:
Welcome back to Speak English Confidently! In this heart-opening episode, Grace is joined by Chris Miller, host of the Talk to People podcast and creator of the Social Fitness Lab. Together, they explore the importance of social fitness — the practice of staying connected, curious, and intentional about our relationships.
From why making friends can feel hard as an adult to fun conversation starters that break the ice, this episode is filled with actionable tips and deep insights to help you improve your communication skills, build friendships, and add more meaning to your life — in English and beyond.
🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:
Talk about relationships and emotional health in English
Understand the concept of “social fitness” and apply it to your life
Use engaging questions to start and deepen conversations
Improve your confidence in social settings using practical strategies
đź’¬ Quotes from the Episode:
🗣️ Chris: "You have no idea what can happen whenever you choose to step outside your door... all the adventures that can take place."
🗣️ Grace: "The limits of my language are the limits of my world."
đź“š Resources Mentioned:
🎧 Chris’s Podcast: Talk to People
đź“° Newsletter: Social Fitness Lab
📖 Study: Harvard’s 80-Year Happiness Study
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👉 After this episode, practice introducing yourself using one of Chris's conversation starters — and make a new connection!
🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.