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What is mom shaming? Jul 19, 2026

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Just like with body shaming or slut shaming, mom shaming is another example of how women are often subjected to disproportionate criticism, and made to feel guilty about their choices, in this case specifically about parenting methods.

The term refers to how mothers are criticised or even humiliated, for the way they bring up their children and fulfil their role as a mother. Such comments often come from within the family, but it can also be friends, colleagues or total strangers. It might be because of parental choices that don’t match their own, or that don’t match traditional societal norms.

Who would be so judgemental as to make comments like that? What are the consequences of mom shaming? What about dad shaming; is that a thing too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠

⁠Why is Qatar paying England fans to promote the word cup?⁠

⁠What is bushcraft, the eco-friendly outdoor hobby?⁠

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

First Broadcast: 20/11/2022

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What does the future hold for the Amazon rainforest? Jul 19, 2026

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It’s been two years since we last discussed the Amazon on Do You Really Know, and even in that time, the outlook for the world’s largest tropical rainforest has worsened significantly. A report called “Amazonia against the Clock” was released in September, warning that the rainforest could reach a point of no return as soon as 2025.

A study published in Nature Climate Change journal in March 2022 explained that three quarters of the Amazon has lost some of its resilience since the turn of the century. That means it’s recovering more slowly from events like droughts and fires affecting it. This is largely down to less water evaporating from leaves within the forest, which in turn means less rain. The more deforestation there is, the more the problem is exacerbated; it’s a vicious circle.

What are the possible consequences? Has the destruction of the Amazon worsened in recent years? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do we celebrate Halloween?⁠

⁠Why do we change clocks twice per year?⁠

⁠What is ghosting?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 11/2/2022

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Do you know about home design maximalism? Jul 18, 2026

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In past episodes of Do You Really Know, we’ve talked about a number of Scandinavian lifestyle trends, like death cleaning and hygge for example. Both of those are inspired by similar sentiments; to do with feeling good in surroundings that aren’t overflowing with useless items.

And yet, in recent months, we’ve been hearing more and more about a home decor trend that’s the complete opposite. Maximalism is making a comeback! The signs have been there at furniture shows, such as the 2022 Milan Furniture Fair where Dimore Studio displayed a maximalist interior that got a lot of attention. Of course, influencers have been sharing pictures and videos of their interiors on social media too.

Where does this desire for maximalism come from? How can I bring maximalism into my home then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the Suez Canal?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Who are the main victims of natural disasters?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 13/11/2022

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Can you get rid of cellulite? Jul 18, 2026

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Cellulite is a regular source of insecurity among women. That’s been especially true since women’s magazines came along, pretty much labelling it public enemy number one. In our collective minds, it’s become inextricably linked to being overweight or having gone through pregnancy.

In reality, cellulite is the result of a number of factors, and hormonal changes in particular. The first thing to know is that there are actually three types of cellulite: aqueous cellulite which is flexible and slightly visible; adipose cellulite, which is soft and limited to a certain part of the body, and fibrous cellulite, which is hard and painful to the touch, sometimes coming with a purplish-blue colour.

What do those three types have in common? Can cellulite have negative health consequences? So what techniques are out there for getting rid of cellulite? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the Suez Canal?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Who are the main victims of natural disasters?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 14/11/2022

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What is the Karpman drama triangle? Jul 18, 2026

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American psychiatrist Stephen B. Karpman coined this social model of human interaction in 1968. It describes the roles that we take on in unbalanced social relations. Relations which lead us to take one of three roles within Karpman’s triangle.

These are three roles in Karpman's triangle. These are the victim, the persecutor and the saviour. And the role we take on unconsciously leads someone else to take on one of the others. Let’s take the role of the victim. If I consider myself as a victim, I’m going to tend to blame my hardships on a persecutor, who I consider responsible for my misfortune or pain.

What are the roles in the Karpman triangle then? What’s the point of this whole theory? How does one escape from this infuriating triangle then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What can we expect from Lula’s presidency in Brazil?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How did Guy Fawkes become more than just a bonfire effigy⁠⁠?

⁠⁠What is sapiosexuality?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/11/2022

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Why is physical contact important for our health? Jul 17, 2026

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When it comes to expressions about skin, the English language is not lacking. For example, we can be thick or thin skinned, or have someone under our skin. To show indifference, we say “it’s no skin off” our noses, and when we get excited we “jump out of” our skin.

The sheer number of different idioms reflects the deep links the skin has with our brains. Sometimes these links are visible and give away our feelings, when we blush, go pale or get goosebumps. The same can be said for stress too, in the case of some skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

How does the skin send information to the brain? What impact does touch have on our brains? How does touch affect health then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why was Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can you save money on your food bill?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is 'permacrisis' the new dictionary word of the year?⁠⁠

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

First boradcast : 12/12/2022

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How can you save money on your food bill? Jul 17, 2026

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The cost of living crisis has seen food prices increase by as much as 65% according to the Office for National Statistics meaning that the average British household spends an extra £600 pounds a year on food.

But considering that there is also about 4.5 million tonnes of food waste annually the possibility of reducing wasted food as well as bills has never been more needed. Reducing your bill at the checkout comes down largely to planning. Getting organised about how, when and where you buy your food as well as how you store and cook it is essential. For starters buying in bulk can really reduce costs.

How can I reduce the amount I spend on food? How can I reduce my food waste? How can technology help? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠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 Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 08/12/2022

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Why do crowd crushes happen? Jul 17, 2026

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On 29th October 2022, 20,000 people were celebrating Halloween in the Itaewon neighbourhood of Seoul in South Korea. One particularly narrow street became very overcrowded, and a huge crush ensued, leading to the deaths of 153 people, with many more injured. A month later, we still don’t know exactly what caused the crush.

One of the theories out there is that a rumour spread in the crowd, leading them to believe that a celebrity was in a nearby bar. But a lot of blame has been apportioned to the authorities for poor planning and a slow response to events. A lot of people think that crowd crushes are down to a stampede of people running in panic and crushing others on the floor.

Why do things get dangerous in such situations? Are crowd crushes rare or do they happen often? How can I protect myself and others if I end up in an overcrowded area? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Is Britain the new place to get your wine?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 30/11/2022

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What can I do to relieve heartburn? Jul 16, 2026

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Christmas festivities are coming and often go hand in hand with overindulgence, in the form of large servings of roast dinner, yummy pudding and alcohol consumption. That can result in heartburn, a condition which despite the terrifying sounding name, is usually relatively harmless.

It’s a burning sensation felt in the chest, behind the breastbone, which explains where the name comes from. But it’s actually down to stomach acid travelling back up the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food down from your throat. Let’s discuss a few tips for preventing heartburn, or relieving the symptoms if you do get some during the holiday season.

Are some people more vulnerable than others? Are there particular foods to avoid? What can I do to calm the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why does Christmas boost our libido?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is Santa Claus red because of Coca Cola?⁠⁠

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

First broadcast: 25/2/2022

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Can standing on one leg save your life? Jul 16, 2026

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Surprising as it may seem, balance is more important than you might think. In September of 2022 the British Journal of Sports Medicine published the results of a ten year study which involved more than 1,700 middle-aged participants. They concluded that not being able to balance was associated with an almost twofold increase in risk of death.

Volunteers were asked to stand on one leg with their arms by their sides and keep their eyes looking straight ahead. They discovered that an inability to hold the position for 10 seconds was associated with an 84% heightened risk of death from any cause. Participants were allowed to try 3 times. Balance is quite difficult to explain. It involves several different systems in your body: muscles, nerves, eyesight, the inner ear and even the sensory system that lets you recognise where your body is in space.

What is balance? How did they test participants for balance? Why does losing your balance matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?⁠

⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠

⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 13/12/2022

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