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What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth? Oct 29, 2025

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According to the NHS, approximately 1,600 babies are born every day in the United Kingdom. But what often goes unspoken are the nine months leading up to this event—the periods of anxiety, doubt, and self-discovery that mothers inevitably experience.

A study published in Evolution, Medicine & Public Health journal in April 2023, found that 62% of women grapple with a panic-inducing fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as tocophobia.

So, where does tocophobia come from? What are its symptoms then? And how can a woman overcome it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start?⁠

⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠

⁠What's the best way to choose my toothpaste?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 8/12/2023

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Why do our fingers wrinkle in water? Oct 28, 2025

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We've all experienced that strange sensation of stepping out of the bath or swimming pool, and noticing grooves which have formed on the tips of our fingers. Have you ever wondered why that happens? It's not just because our skin absorbs water and swells up, as you might think. It's actually also down to our nervous system being at work, causing our blood vessels to constrict.

So, what's happening is that the blood vessels in our fingers narrow down, making our fingers shrink in size, while the skin remains the same. As a result, the skin wrinkles and those grooves appear. It's all controlled by our nervous system.

Does that wrinkling serve any purpose for our bodies? Why do our toes wrinkle too then? There you have it, now you know why our fingers wrinkle in water!

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the living dead syndrome?⁠

⁠How to make the most out of hybrid working?⁠

⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 20/3/2024

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Could moon breathing help you sleep better? Oct 28, 2025

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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!

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⁠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

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Who are the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Oct 27, 2025

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Who are the Red Hot Chili Peppers?

With their new album Unlimited Love having been released on 1st April, let’s talk about the famous Californian funk rock group. The band has cited many influences, and they have been associated with a number of musical genres, including funk rock, alternative rock and rap rock. The Red Hot Chili Peppers unique style is precisely one of their distinctive characteristics.

So where does the name come from? Why did the band members change so often? How would you describe the Red Hot Chili Peppers musical style? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is the thyroid?⁠

⁠What is asthma?⁠

⁠What is ecological debt?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 16/6/2022

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How can I beat Monday morning syndrome? Oct 27, 2025

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As the sun sets on this rainy Sunday evening, reality sinks in. You didn't quite muster the energy to venture out, and now it's back to the grindstone. Tomorrow's Monday, signalling the return to work, and with it, a familiar wave of anxiety known as Monday morning syndrome, or the Monday blues.

It's not officially recognised by the medical community, but many people identify with those feelings. A study conducted by Korean researchers in 2010 found that levels of stress hormone cortisol are at their highest on Mondays and Tuesdays, adding weight to the connection. But fear not, battling this weekly struggle isn't as daunting as it seems.

Where can I start in shaking off those Monday blues then ? What are the best ways to bounce back swiftly ? What if I’m still feeling stuck after that ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do dogs often look like their owners?⁠

⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠

⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 25/3/2024

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What is the Ikea effect? Oct 26, 2025

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You’re no doubt familiar with IKEA as the king of flatpack furniture. But you may not be aware that the Swedish company’s name is also associated with a cognitive bias.

It’s all to do with how we assign greater value to objects when we make or assemble them ourselves. Now that might seem counterintuitive but it’s become an established marketing tactic over the years.

What was their evidence? Why on earth would we want to pay more for doing more work ourselves? Does the IKEA effect come into play in other areas of life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠

⁠Will ChatGPT replace Google?⁠

⁠What is the loverboy method Andrew Tate is accused of using?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 29/01/2023

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Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport? Oct 25, 2025

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Muscle pain generally occurs after an intense sports session. "They are due either to unusual muscular work, or to an increase in the intensity of a workout, or to the resumption of a sporting activity after a break". According to Sports coach William Chanconie. In fact, muscle soreness results from micro-lesions in the muscle fibres and signals that the muscle has been damaged.

When you feel pain going up the stairs after a long session at the gym, it's simply a sign that you've worked muscles that were weak to begin with, under-used, or that you've done a poor job. According to William Chanconie, the absence of pain is a sign of a good training session.

What can you do to avoid them? What if you still feel sore? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠

⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠

⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 08/02/2024

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Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ? Oct 25, 2025

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Lemon water is a popular drink that many celebrities and wellness gurus swear by. But is it really as good as they claim? Or is it just another fad that has no scientific basis?

Lemon water has been linked to several health benefits, such as hydration. Drinking enough water is essential for your overall health, as it helps prevent dehydration, which can cause fatigue, headaches, dry skin, and constipation. Also lemon’s contain vitamin C which is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from free radicals, which are molecules that can cause inflammation and disease.

Are there any other benefits? And what are the myths about lemon water? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠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 Amber Minogue.

First broadcadt : 21/11/23

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What is AI inbreeding? Oct 24, 2025

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Seventy-four percent of 18 to 24-year-olds use AI every day, according to a February 2025 Ipsos study. No surprising really, chatbots now handle so much for us: emails, translations, studying, even creative projects. It almost makes you wonder how we ever managed before.

But as fast as these models improve, they still make mistakes. And some researchers warn they could face a bigger problem: AI inbreeding, also known as model collapse.

But do we have a specific example of this? So how can we combat AI inbreeding?
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How much CO2 does a search on ChatGPT emit?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How do you get better results with ChatGPT ?

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Oct 24, 2025

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Mistletoe is a small evergreen parasitic plant that grows in clusters on trees. It has white berries and it has been used for centuries as a symbol of love, fertility, and peace. The Greeks used mistletoe as a cure for all sorts of ailments while the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder noted it could be used as a balm against epilepsy, ulcers and poisons.

The Druids came to view it as a sacred symbol of vivacity, and they gave it to humans and animals alike in the hope of restoring fertility. However, one of the most popular legends about mistletoe and probably the reason we associated this plant with kissing dates back to Norse mythology.

But how did it become associated with kissing? How did kissing under the mistletoe become popular? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠At which time of day do we burn the most calories?⁠

⁠Why does the cold make us need to pee?⁠

⁠How can I meditate without meditating?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast : 21/12/2023

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