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What is muscle dysmorphia? May 11, 2026

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It's back to school! DYRK is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport!

Muscle dysmorphia, also known as bigorexia or reverse anorexia, is an obsession with bulking up by working out. It’s caused by a person’s belief that their body is too skinny or lacking in muscle. The term “exercise addiction” was coined by psychiatrist William Glasser in the 1970s. More recently, it has been recognized as a potentially harmful condition. This addiction usually affects those who exercise excessively, mainly endurance sports participants and bodybuilders.

How does it affect their mental health? What cause muscle dysmorphia? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠

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⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is it time the UK acknowledged its role in the slave trade?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why do we sneeze?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance

First Broadcast: 28/9/2022

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Does money really make us happy? May 10, 2026

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According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, people in wealthier countries are happier on average, but only up to a point. Even in so-called "emerging" countries like Indonesia, Pakistan and Turkey, there was a correlation between rising wealth levels and the percentage of happy people.

Interestingly though, in well-off nations, people don't necessarily attribute their happiness directly to money. The same Pew Research Center study found that health, children’s education, safety from crime, owning a home and having a fulfilling job were all more important than financial security. Of course, those factors are all somewhat connected to the economy.

Where did that saying come from to start with? And is money still a key player? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Could moon breathing help you sleep better?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the Green Belt?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What are the benefits of slow sex?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/1/2024

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What is digital sobriety? May 10, 2026

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Digital sobriety is all about reducing the ecological footprint of our daily digital lifestyles. That’s right, using your cell phone, PC or connected refrigerator all contributes to pollution. And it’s on the rise.

The transition to digital technology is often presented as being a positive evolution, especially with regards to reducing household energy consumption. But current practices are contributing to global warming.

How does online browsing contribute to pollution? So, what should we do about it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Who is Giorgia Meloni, the new face of the Italian far right?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 25/2/2020

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How do you explain intuition? May 10, 2026

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We've all experienced those gut feelings, hunches, or flashes of insight that seem to come from nowhere. But what exactly is intuition, and can it be explained?

Even though scientists haven't yet unraveled all of its secrets, intuition isn’t as mysterious as we might think. One expert definition of intuition says that it is: "the universal ability to grasp information in a non-conventional way, outside of a rational and reasoned process.” It’s the kind of intimate knowledge of reality that doesn't rely on knowledge, reflection, or logic.

Are there different types of intuition? Does everyone have intuition? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is chemical submission?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Can a weighted blanket help you get a better night’s sleep?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 04/10/2023

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Can we really multitask effectively? May 09, 2026

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It's pretty common these days to have to tackle several things at once, like responding to an email while on a work call. Our constant pursuit of productivity leads us to mix various activities simultaneously, whether it's at work, home, or even at school for kids.

This blending of at least two tasks at the same time is commonly known as multitasking. When you focus on something that you’re doing or creating, the frontal lobes of both halves of your brain communicate. But trying to pull off two things at once shows that things operate differently.

How so? Does it also depend on the nature of the tasks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?⁠

⁠What is microwork?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 17/01/2024

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Should we all be working a 4 day week? May 09, 2026

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One of the unsuspected consequences of a global pandemic is a re-evaluation not only of how we work but what work means to us.

For some the flexibility was a breath of fresh air, others missed the office and even the commute but with employee happiness more important than ever and people feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work the question of how to achieve a work-life balance has never been more important. One approach is the 4 day week.

But how will they keep productivity the same? So how is it going so far? Could the 4 day week be the new normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 27/8/2022

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What is sexsomnia? May 09, 2026

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We all know someone who talks in their sleep, or occasionally sleepwalks around the house, perhaps even heading to the kitchen to prepare a nighttime snack. These kinds of episodes aren’t especially rare. But some forms are relatively unknown, one of which is sexsomnia.

It’s a form of parasomnia, which means undesirable behaviour which occurs while falling asleep, during sleep, or while waking up. As you may have guessed from the name, sexsomnia consists of sexual activity, ranging from aroused moaning to exhibitionism, masturbation, fondling or even penetration. Just like with sleepwalking, a person with sexsomnia usually has no recollection of their acts the next day.

It must be pretty rare to suffer from sexsomnia, mustn’t it? Does sexsomnia affect certain groups of people more than others? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is a frenemy?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Which colours go well together according to science?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is sitting with your legs crossed bad?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 19/8/21

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How can you stop giving in to impulse buying? May 08, 2026

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Have you ever picked up clothes or random items on a whim, because you were stressed, bored, or just felt like celebrating?

That’s what experts call impulse buying. It feels good in the moment, but it often leaves you with regret, and a lighter bank account. On top of that, it fuels overconsumption and harms the environment.

So how do you actually resist the urge? Are there any simple ways to stay in control? What about the bigger picture? So how do you deal with that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is the Fermi paradox?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What’s the Tinder Paradox ?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What is the soft evening concept from Tiktok? May 08, 2026

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Do you ever feel frustrated about work dominating your life? Maybe in your free time, you try to make up for that by enjoying yourself and having a busy social life. You go to the cinema, fit in a workout and so on. But these activities sometimes end up putting more pressure on you than the pleasure you get out of them.

What if I told you you could have a thoroughly satisfying evening, without it needing to be productive at all? Over on Tiktok, a concept called “soft evenings” has emerged to combat society’s obsession with hyperproductivity and hustle culture.

What does it involve? How do I get started then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is burnout?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the Werther effect?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 11/10/2023

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Why do we get great ideas in the shower? May 07, 2026

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Have you ever noticed that you tend to have your best ideas in the shower? If so, you’re not alone! A 2014 study conducted by cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman found that 72% of people get creative ideas while showering. So it’s really not a coincidence.

Science has shown that taking a shower is actually a perfect combination of a few factors which allow for optimal creativity. Struggling to solve a particularly complicated problem at work or in your studies? Need to come up with the perfect Christmas gift idea, or plan an event? Try jumping in the shower; you’d be surprised how often it’s more effective than continuing to grind away or hoping for a flash of inspiration.

How can taking a shower boost creativity? Do hormones have anything to do with it? Does this state of mind have a name? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why are Christmas adverts so moving?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Could Mastodon replace Twitter?⁠⁠

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

First broadcast: 4/12/22

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