Americans of all ages are committed to improving their health and habits.

• That's what a new Pew Research survey tells us.

The big picture: Of the 49% of Americans who have listened to a podcast in the last year, a sizable portion are digesting that information — and using it to enrich their lives and better themselves.

• 60% watched a movie, read a book or listened to music because of a podcast.
• 36% made a lifestyle change, like trying out a new workout or journaling.

Why it matters: Whatever inspires us — whether it's something we read in the news, something we hear on a podcast, or something we hear from a friend — millions of Americans are working at improving themselves.

• As we've reported, there's incredible merit in trying new things, even if you're not very good at them.
• 59% of Americans picked up a new hobby during the pandemic, per The Atlantic.

Go deeper: What Finish Line readers like to do for fun

Thanks to the hundreds of readers who've sent us examples of their familect — the unique and peculiar words or phrases they use when speaking to their families.

Here's one example, from reader Kara L.:

• "My family grew up in New Jersey, but all of our extended family lived in upstate New York."
• "For our three-hour ride home my grandmother would pack us each a 'surp bag.' Inside was candy, nuts, fruit, a piece of gum and, one time, popsicles. We had to wait until we got on the big highway before we could dig into the bags."
• "We assumed that 'surp' was short for surprise. Now when we give a family member or close friend something for no reason, it's a surp."

Keep your examples of familect coming to [email protected] to be featured in next week's newsletter!