Episodes

  • Is nostalgia good or bad for us?

    Is nostalgia good or bad for us?
    Nov 12 2025
    Have you ever noticed how revisiting films from your childhood, listening to old tunes, or flipping through cherished books can bring on a certain sense of solace. Your past is intricately woven into your present; it shapes who you are and influences the person you go on to become. With its comforting embrace of fond memories, nostalgia seems to breathe new life into past moments, giving us a boost. What actually happens in our brains when we get nostalgic then? Is nostalgia always good for us then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠ ⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠ Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from? First Broadcast: 18/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What happens to our bodies when we die?

    What happens to our bodies when we die?
    Nov 12 2025
    In 2016, researchers in Vancouver, Canada observed an unprecedented phenomenon: an 87-year-old patient died while undergoing an MRI scan. It was the first ever recording of the brain activity of a human being at the moment of death. After all, death is a topic that remains shrouded in mystery. What are the physical stages of death then? Does the body really shut down all at once then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Do I really need to flush toxins out of my body? How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health? Which cooking method is the healthiest? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is sad nipple syndrome?

    What is sad nipple syndrome?
    Nov 12 2025
    The nipples are an erogenous zone for many people. But as it turns out, having them touched can bring on a whole other kind of feeling for others. The so-called sad nipple syndrome has been discussed more openly on Reddit and Tiktok in the last few years, raising awareness. But it still remains somewhat of a mystery. It refers to a wave of negative emotions on a person when their nipples are touched, or come into contact with clothing that’s too tight. It seems to be more common in women, but there have been cases of men being affected too. A wide range of emotions have been noted: deep sadness, jealousy, nostalgia or irritability, to name a few. What kind of negative emotions are we talking about? Is there a scientific explanation behind sad nipple syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠ ⁠Why do we enjoy being scared?⁠ ⁠What is an oil shock?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 29/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is coffee badging in the workplace?

    What is coffee badging in the workplace?
    Nov 11 2025
    It doesn’t take a genius to realise that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the relationship many white-collar employees have with work. And that’s particularly true when it comes to remote work; which some of them now see as a non-negotiable. And a lot of other employees have made it clear they don’t want to return to full-time office life. Nevertheless, many CEOs were keen to get their staff back into the office once the pandemic started to ease. Some companies ended up coming to hybrid arrangements as a kind of compromise. That’s still not enough for some though and it has led to signs of retaliation, in the form of trends like quiet quitting or “act your wage” which we’ve talked about in past episodes of Do You Really Know?. Today, we’re talking about coffee badging specifically, which is a kind of hack employees are using to fulfil office day mandates without actually spending too much time in the office. What does the “badge” part mean? And is it a positive thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 11/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is intuitive eating?

    What is intuitive eating?
    Nov 11 2025
    An IPSOS study from late 2020 found that 45% of people across the world were trying to lose weight at the time. In many cases, losing weight is beneficial for health, but a lot of the time, people want to achieve unrealistic body images which are projected by the media as being ideal. Of course, a popular way of doing so is by dieting, but the subject of today’s episode is pretty much the opposite of a traditional diet. Advocates of intuitive eating say that not only are diets not necessarily effective, but they also promote a complex and sometimes unhealthy relationship with food. Where does the term come from? Isn't it normal to eat when hungry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What does eating junk food do to our brains? Is eating bread actually bad for you? What is binge eating disorder? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : november 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is house hushing?

    What is house hushing?
    Nov 11 2025
    House hushing is a decluttering method that aims to create peaceful spaces in your home by reducing visual noise. Visual noise refers to anything excessive, jarring, or inharmonious in your environment, such as clutter, mismatched colors, or loud patterns. According to interiors blogger Myquillin Smith of The Nester, "Everything in your room has a voice… taking up visual, physical and even emotional space. Quieting your space removes all those voices in a room at once." Why is house hushing beneficial? And how do you hush a house? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?⁠ ⁠Is sleeping naked good for you?⁠ ⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?

    How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?
    Nov 10 2025
    If you’re like many people, you probably want to save more money but hate the idea of budgeting. Maybe you don’t like tracking every single expense or feeling restricted by spending categories. Maybe you just want a simple and flexible way to manage your money without too much hassle. That’s where the 80/20 method comes in. Also known as the anti-budget or the “pay yourself first” budget, it’s a simple approach to saving money that doesn’t require a lot of maths or planning. It works by dividing your take-home income into two parts: 20% for savings and 80% for spending. How does the 80/20 method work? Why should I use the 80/20 method? How can I use the 80/20 method? What are some drawbacks of the 80/20 method? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?⁠ ⁠Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?⁠ ⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 30/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is Ulysses Syndrome?

    What is Ulysses Syndrome?
    Nov 10 2025
    You may remember hearing about ancient Greek hero Ulysses in school lessons. He’s the central character in Homer’s Odyssey. As legend goes, after fighting for a decade in the Trojan war, Ulysses wandered the world for another 10 years to get back home to his wife and son. On his enforced travels, Ulysses suffered danger, adversity and loneliness throughout. Spanish psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui saw similarities in the plight of modern-day migrants. In 2003, he came up with the term ‘Ulysses Syndrome’, to describe the negative feelings that such scenarios can bring on. These ordinary people often have no choice but to behave like heroes. What type of people are affected by Ulysses Syndrome? How is migration linked to Ulysses Syndrome? What are the symptoms of Ulysses Syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?⁠ ⁠What is Truth Social?⁠ ⁠What is the Karpman drama triangle?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/11/2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins