大家好，欢迎回到「Magic If」。 这一次，我想和你聊聊「独处」这件看似孤独却充满力量的小事。在充满喧嚣的世界里，我们被教导要热闹、要合群，鲜少有人告诉我们：学会享受独处，是终身幸福的开始。 我是如何从恐惧独处到享受孤独，这是一段关于独立、勇气与自我和解的成长之旅 。 Hey everyone, welcome back to Magic If! In a world obsessed with social connection, solitude is rarely celebrated. Don’t get me wrong—I treasure moments with others. But when we’re constantly performing for attention, carving out space to know ourselves becomes truly essential—maybe even life’s most valuable lesson. ___________ 本期节目，我将真诚分享： · Why we fear doing things solo 为何我们如此恐惧“独自一人”？ · My struggle in the UK: How forcing myself to “fit in” led to deeper loneliness and depression. 我在英国留学初期如何拼命合群，却陷入更深孤独与抑郁的真实经历。 · The lockdown breakthrough: Trapped in a foreign country, I realized I’d forgotten how to be with myself. 伦敦疫情封锁的“至暗时刻”如何成为我人生的转折点？ · My solo revolution: From living abroad alone to a transformative trip to Barcelona—how solitude taught me to find joy in small, raw moments. 从独自出国留学、为自己下厨、到西班牙的 Solo Trip，我如何在这些“独自行动”中重新发现微小而确定的快乐？ · A female perspective: Why society discourages women from exploring alone (and why we must push back). 作为女性，社会如何无形中阻碍我们“独自探索世界”？ 以及为什么跨越这份恐惧（无论是心理上还是社会现实上）如此重要？ · The ultimate reward: How facing solitude made me stronger, more authentic, and unshakeably resilient. 最终领悟： 那些曾让我害怕的独处时光，如何锻造了一个更开放、灵活、情感更坚韧的我。 —————— 无论你此刻对独处是向往还是恐惧，我都邀请你和我一起踏上这场关于「与自己相处」的对话。最后，我会留下几个问题，期待你 “Do you enjoy solitude? Does it scare you? Will you try it more?” 点击收听本期节目，请小宇宙、苹果播客搜索「Magic If」

People often ask me, “How did you learn to speak English so well, especially since you were born and raised in China?” It sounds a bit silly, but my answer has always been the same: "I love it. I love how it sounds, its rhythm, and the way it feels to read, write, and speak it." In today's episode, I'll be talking about passion - and more specifically, sharing how to stay motivated to practice English and develop habits that make your learning more fun and fulfilling. Enjoy! xx

In this episode, I open up about a struggle many of you might also face: Appearance Anxiety and Body Image Issues. From years of looking in the mirror and wishing I could be "prettier" and “skinnier” to finally learning to embrace the skin I’m in, this is a story of how I, growing up as a dancer, actress, and now a social media content creator, finally confronted my insecurities, and gave grace to my imperfections. There’s still a lot to unpack, but I think I’ve tried my best. :) It’s not an easy road, but it’s one worth walking, and I hope my story can help you feel a little more empowered in your own skin. Lots of love ❤️

Hey there, beautiful people!! Welcome back to Magic If. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Today, I am absolutely thrilled to share a book that has changed my life in the most profound and beautiful way: “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle.✨ (《当下的力量》- 埃克哈特·托利） This book isn’t just about theory — it’s a practical guide to spiritual awakening and transforming our lives through mindfulness and self-awareness. In this episode, I dive deep into some of the key concepts from this book, share personal insights that have shaped my own journey, and introduce a simple yet powerful technique to help you connect with the power of the now. So, grab a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot, and join me as I unlock the wisdom of the present moment. 🍃

I've always struggled with anxiety and perfectionism since childhood. No matter where I've been or how far I've gone, I've never felt truly happy and content with my life. I believe that having the drive always to want to do things better and strive for perfection is a positive thing — it's undoubtedly contributed to my success in many areas — but it's also been a source of a lot of unhappiness and personal misery. In this episode, I delve into my reflections and share my story towards discovering joy and contentment in life. This transformation came from a shift in perspective: learning to cherish and appreciate what's right in front of me, instead of constantly chasing after what's not. If you're also struggling to experience peace and happiness in life and have insights to share, please don't hesitate to leave your thoughts and reviews in the comments down below! By the way, Merry Christmas! 🎄 I wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season, filled with good health and inspiration. See you in 2025! xx

Hello, welcome back to Magic If! Today, I tackle a topic we are all very eager to learn more about — How to achieve fluency in English? In this episode, I share my experience of how studying drama and acting not only helped me master spoken English but also transformed me into a more confident, empathetic and self-assured person. I also discuss the importance of passion, curiosity, and self-determination in learning a language, and how the power of self-belief can lead to resilience and personal growth. I truly hope that my story and the insights I've gained will inspire you as much as they have inspired me. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to share, subscribe and leave a comment! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Lots of love, Layla x This podcast is now officially available on Apple Podcasts.

Hello, my lovely friends! 先介绍一下我自己吧，如果你还不认识我，我叫Layla，曾在英国留学生活近7年，毕业于英国皇家中央演讲与戏剧学院。现为一名自媒体博主，英语发音、口音和公众演讲教练。 之所以将播客名字取为“Magic If”，其实是起源于俄罗斯戏剧表演大师 —— 斯坦尼斯拉夫斯基所开发的表演学概念（magic If），指演员在表演过程中，通过想象力和情感体验，能设身处地将自己置于虚构的情境中，为将更真实、更生动的角色展现出来。 其实我们每一个人都是生活中的演员，我们都在生活的舞台上，有过绽放或挣扎。 我希望能通过这个播客，和你们一起带着这份“Magic If”，打破思维的桎梏，一起体验和保持对生活的热爱和好奇。 在这里，我会全英文不定期分享关于语言学习、自我赋能、艺术文化、人生洞见等的内容分享。 同时欢迎你来以下平台和我互动，并点击关注❤️ 👉小红书 @Layla莱演说 👉bilibili @Layla莱演说 👉微信视频号&公众号 Layla莱演说