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Could love echoing be damaging your relationship prospects? Mar 14, 2025

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Whether you’re the one being left or the one doing the leaving, a breakup always presents certain challenges. It’s pretty common to try to learn from the relationship that’s ended, in order to move forwards in a positive way. And those takeaways can help us gain perspective and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

But when that kind of rumination becomes excessive and persists with time, it can become problematic. In late 2024, American psychologist Marie Land came up with the term “love echoing” to describe those kinds of thoughts.

Where does the “echo” part of the term come from? What are the possible consequences of love echoing then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?

What are the dirtiest objects in your home?

Why do we get travel sick?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm? Mar 12, 2025

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Having an orgasm triggers a cascade of physiological responses, including the tightening of muscles in the pelvic and genital regions, and the release of various hormones and neurotransmitters. It sets the heart racing, ramps up breathing, and sends blood rushing to the penis or clitoris, causing them to become erect.

Of course reaching orgasm isn’t guaranteed. Before it happens, there's typically a sequence of desire, arousal, and plateau. An orgasm is marked by intense muscular contractions in the genital area and a profound sense of pleasure. Sometimes, this climax can lead to intriguing reactions.

What's behind the pleasure of an orgasm then? What other reactions are possible? What about spasms or tremors?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?

Could loud budgeting help you save money ?

How can I beat my work addiction ?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 27/3/2024

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What’s a Lavender Marriage, and why is it changing relationships ? Mar 12, 2025

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For generations, the idea of marrying your first love, living happily ever after, and having lots of kids was considered the ultimate dream. But for Gen Z and younger generations, that vision is shifting. New ways of "making a family" are emerging—like living long-term with friends, co-parenting without being romantically involved, and even entering into a lavender marriage.

A lavender marriage is a union between two people for reasons other than love. Typically, it’s a partnership between a heterosexual person and a queer person that allows them to navigate the world within a heteronormative framework. By creating this unconventional family structure, they can enjoy some of the social and economic benefits of traditional marriage without the romantic entanglements.

Is there a downside to marrying without love ? How does lavender marriage revolutionize the way we relate to each other? Under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?

What is sad nipple syndrome?

Could Turmeric help indigestion?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What are five foods that make us happy? Mar 08, 2025

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When you’re feeling a little blue, eating to feel better can be an appealing proposition. But the reality is we often turn to junk food or sugary treats that are high in calories and packed with salt or saturated fats.

Of course, our mood can be impacted by a number of factors and there’s no magic fix that will instantly make us feel better. But there are actually types of food out there that have been proven to improve brain health and thereby beat mood disorders.

Which foods are proven to improve brain health? Avocados are rich in Omega 3, aren’t they? Don’t bananas also contain tryptophan? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?

Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

How can heatwaves impact our mental health?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 20/3/2023

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What is the 10-3-2-1-0 Method for Better Sleep? Mar 07, 2025

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The pursuit of restful sleep is a common goal, especially considering that around one-third of people in the UK experience sleep disorders such as insomnia or even orthosomnia, an obsession with achieving perfect sleep (to find out more about this listen to our episode all about it.)

To combat this people try all sorts of methods from meditation to counting sheep, one new approach is the 10-3-2-1-0 method. Developed in 2016 by Canadian personal development coach Craig Ballentyne, this method uses a simple countdown to prepare your body for sleep.

What is the this method? What does these numbers mean? Does it actually work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do our bodies need to sleep?

How do I know if I sleepwalk?

Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Why are so many young people suffering from financial dysmorphia? Mar 05, 2025

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When we hear the term dysmorphia, most of us think about body image, the gap between what we see in the mirror and reality. We’ve talked about Snapchat dysmorphia and body dysmorphia on Do You Really Know in the past.

But the concept actually goes beyond physical appearance. Just as our brains can distort how we see our reflection, they can also skew our perception of money. This phenomenon is called financial dysmorphia.

What’s that? How are social media and money connected? How can we beat financial dysmorphia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?

How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?

How much money makes you happy?

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What Is Orthosomnia, this new sleep disorder? Mar 03, 2025

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Nearly one in three adults in the UK experiences symptoms of insomnia. On average, adults in the UK get about 7.6 hours of sleep per night. In recent years, the popularity of gadgets designed to track and improve sleep has surged. However, this growing focus on achieving perfect sleep has given rise to a new issue: orthosomnia.

Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more advanced gadgets like connected sleep masks or mattress sensors track sleep patterns and stages, such as REM and deep sleep. According to The Guardian in October 2024, the sleep monitor industry was valued at 270 million pounds annually, reflecting the growing fascination with these detailed sleep metrics.

What is orthosomnia? Why do we think we need 8 hours of sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do our bodies need to sleep?

Should you sleep with socks on?

How do I know if I sleepwalk?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Why do we change our hairstyle when we’re depressed? Feb 26, 2025

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Our hair says a lot about our personalities —it’s a core part of our identity. It reflects who we are and how we want the world to perceive us.

As noted by British hair historian Caroline Cox in her book Good Hair Days, “A hairstyle is the ultimate form of self-expression. It tells the world who you are—or who you want to be.” This idea highlights the powerful role hair plays in shaping and communicating our individuality.

Why do major life changes push us toward the salon? Is it purely symbolic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Does stress really cause grey hair?

Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?

What are the warning signs of depression?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Will the meat of the future be printed in 3D? Feb 26, 2025

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Climatologists and medical experts are in agreement about the detrimental impact of excessive meat consumption on both our environment and health. Industrial livestock farming is responsible for a significant 15% of global CO2 emissions, and it also raises ethical concerns regarding animal welfare. In light of these concerns, it recently emerged that UK meat consumption is at its lowest level since record begun.

Government data showed that in 2022, people ate an average of 854g of meat per week, which is down 14% compared to a decade ago. For those cutting down on meat or giving it up completely, alternatives like legumes can provide similar nutrients. But completely changing one's dietary habits and cooking style can be daunting. One new solution on the horizon is 3D-printed meat, both in plant-based and animal-based form.

How exactly do you print meat? Is it actually a healthier option then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What do you get better at with age?

Why has astrology come back into fashion?

Are our phones really eavesdropping on us?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 4/11/2023

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How often should I cut my hair? Feb 24, 2025

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For some, a trip to the hairdresser feels like a chore, while for others, it’s a refreshing boost. Either way, getting regular haircuts isn’t just a matter of appearance; it’s key to maintaining healthy hair and encouraging natural renewal. Cutting your hair doesn’t make it grow faster, as some people would have you believe, but it does make it stronger.

Hair tends to wear out and thin, especially at the ends, due to friction from clothing. Getting a regular trim will prevent that and allow your hair to grow back healthier and stronger.

When is the best time to cut your hair ? Who to trust ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why does cooking benefit our mental health?

What is batch cooking?

Is palm oil really bad for your health?

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