Episodes

  • What is geophony?

    What is geophony?
    Aug 18 2026
    What is geophony? Thanks for asking! Taking its name from the Greek prefix geo, as in the earth and phony as in sound, geophony could be most simply described as part of Planet Earth’s music. It’s a component of the soundscape that has surrounded us humans ever since we have been present on Earth. We owe the concept to experts like Canadian composer and environmentalist Raymond Murray Schafer, who popularised the idea of the soundscape, or American and bioacoustician Bernie Krause. This field of study gives us a lot of insight into the state of the planet. What kinds of sounds are we talking about? What can geophony tell us about the world? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Godwin’s Law?⁠ ⁠What are the Puppy Blues?⁠ ⁠What are blue zones?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Does the G spot really exist?

    Does the G spot really exist?
    Aug 18 2026
    Ah, the G-spot... An often cited but frequently elusive erogenous zone which has a reputation of being able to unlock intense female orgasms if you know how to stimulate it the right way. The G-spot was first discovered by German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg - hence the G part of the name - back in 1950. But the term was only coined in his honour in the 1980s, by a group of researchers who were writing about female ejaculation and popularised Grafenberg’s findings in a book. Gräfenberg attributed three main functions to this hotspot: generating pleasurable sensations, causing swelling, and sometimes leading to female ejaculation. Where is the G-spot said to be located? Is this area really a magic button for intense orgasms? What’s the best way to stimulate the G-spot? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How do I know if I'm addicted to sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is King Charles’ role in the Church of England?⁠⁠ Where does our phobia of clowns come from? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • What is broken heart syndrome?

    What is broken heart syndrome?
    Aug 18 2026
    The idea of a broken heart may make you think of a cartoon, an emoji or a bad break-up from your past. But broken heart syndrome is a real physical condition, which is also known as Tako-tsubo. Good guess but just wide of the mark. Tako-tsubo syndrome was described for the first time in Japan, at the start of the 1990s. Researchers in the western world didn’t acknowledge the condition until several years later, towards the end of the decade. The name is Japanese because that’s where the first case was recorded? How can we recognise the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/5/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Why should I avoid showering after a workout?

    Why should I avoid showering after a workout?
    Aug 17 2026
    Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! After an intense and sweaty workout, the first thing most of us want to do is jump into the shower to relax our muscles and wash off the sweat. However, that’s not actually the best idea. Showering too soon after a workout can have harmful effects on our health. Really? Like what? Is it better to take a hot or cold shower? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : September 30th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Could moon breathing help you sleep better?

    Could moon breathing help you sleep better?
    Aug 17 2026
    In this day and age, it’s common to feel stressed every day, even right through to the evening. Have you ever struggled to lower your stress levels when it comes to bedtime, and taken a long while to fall asleep as a result? The worry of not getting enough sleep then just gets you even more frustrated; it’s a vicious circle. If you’re falling victim to anxiety and fatigue for that reason, it’s time to stop binge-watching Netflix and try moon breathing instead! What’s that? How can I get started with moon breathing then? How does it actually affect the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is relationship anarchy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does a full moon do to our bodies?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could assisted dying become legal in the UK?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is empty nest syndrome?

    What is empty nest syndrome?
    Aug 17 2026
    With the summer holiday season drawing to a close, many university students are preparing to leave home for the first time and head to campus accommodation. While they’re enjoying freshers week, chances are their parents may be finding it unsettling that their child is no longer present at home. That’s even more likely when it’s their last child who’s just left home. This form of grief is known as empty nest syndrome and it disproportionately affects mothers, who statistically tend to spend more time taking care of children than men, when it comes to heterosexual couples. Why would that be a cause of sadness though? Shouldn’t parents be happy to see their children moving forwards in life? What can parents do to cope with empty nest syndrome? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠ ⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠ ⁠What is the windscreen phenomenon?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/9/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Could the PAUSE method help me make better decisions?

    Could the PAUSE method help me make better decisions?
    Aug 16 2026
    Are you someone who thrives on making decisions at work, or do you prefer to take a back seat and let others have the final say? Decisions can be a source of anxiety, even for those who generally like making them. That's especially true when the sheer quantity of decisions to be made adds up, and you've got a limited amount of time in which to make them. That happens frequently to people working in a high-pressure role or environment. This is down to a phenomenon known as decision fatigue, which we've talked about in the past on Do You Really Know. It's easy to get weighed down in such scenarios, but thankfully there are ways of beating decision fatigue and making effective decisions without getting burned out. One such example is the PAUSE method. Who came up with that? What do the other steps consist of in concrete terms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 19/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What is eco-anxiety?

    What is eco-anxiety?
    Aug 16 2026
    The UN’s COP26 summit is due to start this Sunday, and it’s pretty clear to most of us that climate change is the most serious threat to our health. Of course it’s a physical threat, especially to the vulnerable, due to extreme weather events like heatwaves, storms and fires, which are increasingly frequent and intense. But we mustn’t neglect the mental impact, as fear of the future is eating away at the minds of many. Indeed, climate-related disasters and environmental catastrophes are causing a lot of confusion and worry about the future of the planet. Is it really that widespread? What’s the best way to manage feelings of eco-anxiety? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could brain dumping help you manage your anxiety?⁠ ⁠Why are so many people suffering from AI anxiety?⁠ ⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠ First Broadcast: november 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins