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What is the 12 week method for achieving your goals? Nov 23, 2025

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Every January, many of us set ambitious resolutions for the year ahead. We jot down our aspirations, fueled by goodwill, and promise ourselves that this time, we won’t give up after just a month. But somehow, as the year unfolds, our motivation wanes, and those once-clear goals seem increasingly elusive. If you’re tired of this cycle, it might be time to consider a fresh approach: the twelve-week method.

Imagine achieving all your goals within just three months. Sounds challenging, right? But fear not! The Twelve-Week Method, also known as the “Twelve-Week Year,” emerged from a personal development book published in 2013 by American entrepreneurs Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. Drawing on their experience as managers in major international companies, they designed this method to boost productivity while preventing burnout during periods of low motivation.

What is the 12 week method? Why Twelve Weeks? So what is the Solution? So how do you go about it?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Is taking milk with coffee good for you?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What benefits can we get from journaling?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Which foods and drinks stain teeth?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 23/4/2024

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Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter? Nov 22, 2025

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Talk of energy has been storming the headlines recently. A long, cold winter is approaching and prices are soaring, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict...

Russia has long been Europe’s main energy supplier, but reducing dependence on Russian energy has now become critical, with many countries putting sanctions or boycotts in place. Meanwhile Russia stands accused of sabotaging gas pipelines which lead to the EU. In addition to a geopolitical crisis, Europe is now experiencing an energy crisis marked by the increase in the price of gas. In an attempt to solve this problem, the United States has proposed a solution, in the form of liquefied natural gas.

What's special about this gas? And why are we talking about it now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is binge drinking over in the UK?⁠

⁠How can I improve my posture in the office?⁠

⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/10/2022

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Are men really more sensitive to pain than women? Nov 22, 2025

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When it comes to health, it’s clear that gender differences play a significant role. It's now recognized that the occurrence of diseases, their onset age, symptoms, severity, and even responses to medications differ between men and women.

The question of whether men and women perceive pain differently has been a topic of scientific discourse for quite some time. It’s an important matter too, as it could influence whether treatments should be tailored based on gender. For now, current studies haven't been able to definitively settle the debate.

Is there anything we do know for sure already? Are there other theories out there on gender-based pain perception? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ?⁠

⁠Why do we get great ideas in the shower?⁠

⁠Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 22/11/2023.

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How can I know if my partner is micro-cheating on me? Nov 21, 2025

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When it comes to what counts as being unfaithful in a relationship, everyone has their own definition. Some might say that only physical contact with another person is cheating, whereas others will argue that even a mildly flirtatious conversation is unacceptable. That's where the concept of micro-cheating comes into play.

Micro cheating refers to seemingly minor actions that suggest a person is emotionally or physically invested in someone outside of their relationship. Where it gets tricky is that micro cheating can take many different subtle forms, and each person’s definition is likely to vary. Depending on your intentions, it could be giving your number to someone you find attractive for example.

Are there other examples? What are the telltale signs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?⁠

⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠

⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 29/11/2023

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Is it still possible for young people in the UK to become homeowners? Nov 21, 2025

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In the UK, owning a home is still seen as a key sign of financial stability. For many, it means security against life’s uncertainties - job loss, illness, or income drops and a way to build long-term wealth instead of paying rent.

Today, according to the comparison site Finder the average age of a first-time buyer is just under 34. In London, it’s closer to 35. That’s several years older than in the 1990s, when most first-time buyers were in their late twenties.

So why has it become so complicated to buy now? What about young people specifically? So, is it still possible for young people in the UK to become homeowners? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?

Why are so many young people suffering from financial dysmorphia?

Do you know about home design maximalism?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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How do I know if I sleepwalk? Nov 21, 2025

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Sleepwalking is a disorder that comes on during the deep sleep phase, from one to three hours after falling asleep. Episodes can last from 5 to 30 minutes and despite the condition’s name, they don’t always involve walking. Often people just rub their eyes, sit up on their bed or talk in their sleep.

According to the NHS, one in five children will sleepwalk at least once in their life. Meanwhile, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that prevalence in adults is up to 4%. So it’s clearly more common in kids than in adults, and most kids tend to grow out of it when they hit their teens. Bear in mind a tendency to sleepwalk can be inherited.

Is it a common disorder? How on earth am I as an adult going to realise if I sleepwalk? How responsible are we for our actions when sleepwalking? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why has the Doomsday Clock moved 10 seconds closer to midnight?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast : 6/5/2025

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How can I have a healthier relationship with my smartphone? Nov 20, 2025

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For a number of years now, our smartphones have played a central role in many aspects of our lives, from work to personal relationships to entertainment. There’s a close and sometimes addictive connection.

Just think of doomscrolling for example, which is a phenomenon we’ve discussed in the past on Do You Really Know. It’s a form of behaviour which sees us compulsively scrolling through depressing content on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok. It can easily end up draining us, leaving us feeling unfulfilled and possibly leading to anxiety or exhaustion.

How can I recognise if I’m addicted to my smartphone? What about at other times of the day? What’s the best way to get started? 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 Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 12/1/2024

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How do I know when to end a friendship? Nov 20, 2025

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Friendship is often said to be eternal, to withstand the test of time and distance. We expect friends to accept everything about us, but it's not always that simple. Just like any relationship, they can become complicated and sometimes toxic.

Not all friendships are always worth keeping, and certain signs can indicate when one is nearing its end. Friendships should be a source of joy, support, and personal growth. In a healthy friendship, both parties feel valued and respected.

What does constitute a healthy friendship? Are there certain criteria that give away when a friendship is dysfunctional? What should I do if I realise a friendship is complicated and leaving me drained?

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⁠How do you build up your brain power?⁠

⁠Which flights are most likely to be hit by turbulence?⁠

⁠Which clothes help us sleep best?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 9/6/2024

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What does loneliness do to our brains? Nov 19, 2025

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Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their energy from being around other people.

But here’s the thing: being introverted or enjoying solitude isn’t the same as being lonely. Loneliness can actually become painful, and even harmful, when it drags on for too long.

What happens when loneliness becomes chronic then? How does that work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

What does eating junk food do to our brains?

Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why do I get vertigo? Nov 19, 2025

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You’re standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You’ve been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you’re suffering from vertigo.

According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example.

Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 13/3/2023

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