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Over on TikTok, the #idontchaseiattract hashtag is nearing in on 20,000 publications at the time of recording. It really took off in late 2023, especially after Kendall Jenner said the following in an interview with Enews.  Behind the simple statement are young women advocating that with enough belief, you can manifest whatever you want in life. You might have also heard of "Lucky girl syndrome" and "manifesting," which have also gone viral on Tiktok in the past, and are based on similar principles.  And these trendy ideas are essentially a modern spin on an age-old principle: the law of attraction, which gained popularity in the early 2000s within the realm of personal development. How exactly did the "law of attraction" come about then? Is there any scientific basis to these ideas? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 25/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From claims that AIDS was engineered to shrink the global population, to the insistence that the Earth must be flat because otherwise the oceans would spill over, to the idea that Michael Jackson is secretly alive, conspiracy theories are everywhere. A study by Arcom, the French media regulator, found that 60% of people in France believe at least one of them. We might be tempted to ignore these stories or laugh them off, but their impact on democracy and social cohesion is real. The challenge is that these arguments can sound surprisingly convincing, and they spread incredibly fast online. So what do you do when someone starts sharing these ideas? And what if that still doesn’t work? What if you just don’t have the energy to respond? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Which conspiracy theories were actually true? Could sofa theory help you find your ideal partner? What is attachment theory? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to cold weather we're not all in the same boat. Some of us can cope with low temperatures, while others are super sensitive, especially on their hands and feet. For some people extremities can become numb, painful, change colour or even develop into frostbite.  Usually, when it's cold, vasoconstriction helps to protect us against low temperatures, by prioritising blood flow to vital organs at the expense of the extremities. However, this can be exacerbated in certain cases, and as a result the small vessels that are supposed to irrigate the body's extremities no longer supply enough blood to the hands, feet and sometimes the nose and ears leaving them extremely cold.  What causes these microcirculation problems? And what can you do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: 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 Broadcast: 21/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While it remains a complex phenomenon, the female orgasm is becoming a focus of more and more medical studies. Back in 2016, French sociomedical researcher Odile Fillod created the first ever 3D model of a clitoris, changing the way we think about female pleasure. And since then, we've learned a fair amount more about the different possible types of orgasm that a woman can have. We often talk about clitoral and vaginal orgasms! Is that really an accurate distinction? So are we saying there's only one type of orgasm then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can you use Tinder safely?⁠ ⁠Why do some people talk during their sleep?⁠ ⁠What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 17/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a number of years now, the innovative field of femtech has been revolutionising how we approach healthcare for women. Technology already touches just about every aspect of our lives, and healthcare is no exception. Now femtech focuses specifically on addressing various aspects of women's health, from contraception to diseases that predominantly affect women. It may have Initially been overlooked, but femtech has now emerged as a significant market in its own right.  When did the term first appear? Would you say that femtech is a booming sector? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's face it, we’re so accustomed to seeing those little pop-up windows when landing on a website that we barely pay any attention to them anymore. Cookies have become ubiquitous, and whether it’s out of convenience or sheer habit, we tend to accept them without much thought. But those innocuous-seeming cookies actually harbour a wealth of information about us. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office defines a cookie as "a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded on to your computer when you visit a website.” It also says that “Cookies are used by many websites and can do a number of things, e.g. remembering your preferences, recording what you have put in your shopping basket, and counting the number of people looking at a website.” What exactly are they for then? What happens if we opt to refuse cookies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you reach a certain age, it often feels as though everything is in decline: your body, your memory, your energy.  But what if getting older didn’t have to be a purely downward slope? Research has shown that that idea may in fact be a misconception. That’s right: your intellectual peak may end up coming much later than you expect. Surly our most significant intellectual performances happen when we’re young, don’t they? What other markers did they take into consideration then? Why do older people tend to face discrimination in the world of work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why does time go by faster with age? Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence? How to discard emotional baggage? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve talked about love and relationships in a number of previous episodes of Do You Really Know. You may remember we’ve discussed the secrets to a long-lasting relationship, and the triangular theory of love for example. But despite lovey dovey representations of romance in films, a lot of people say that love doesn’t last forever. Some people say it’s limited to three years max for example. So what does science have to say on the matter then? Why wouldn’t love be the same three months and three years into a relationship then? Does genetics have any role to play? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is reverse ageing? Could Turmeric help indigestion? What is an oil shock? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tesla “We, Robot” event in October 2024 saw Elon Musk unveil the company’s Robotaxi, a fully autonomous car which he said passengers would soon be able to fall asleep in, and wake up at their destination. And all for a price tag of under $30,000! Critics quickly pointed out that Musk has often made ambitious claims about his company’s new technology in the past, which didn’t quite end up turning out as he’d promised. Does a self-driving car always mean there’s no human behind the wheel? When we reach level 5, will we no longer need a driver's licence? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠ ⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠ ⁠Does your name really affect your looks?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often assume that fresh is best, but the reality is more complicated. It all depends on how vegetables are stored, how long they’ve been in transit, and even how they’re cooked. While fresh vegetables are packed with nutrients right after harvest, they can lose a significant amount of vitamins and minerals by the time they reach your plate. According to a 2023 study on UK consumer habits, nearly 90% of British consumers regularly buy frozen vegetables, showing a more balanced approach rather than overwhelmingly favoring fresh produce. Frozen vegetables are picked and frozen within hours, preserving up to 80% of their vitamin C, while fresh ones can lose up to 40% of their nutrients during storage and transport. So, which option is healthier? Are frozen vegetables actually better than fresh ones? And what about cost and convenience? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, you can click here: ⁠How is toilet paper helping to reduce suicide in Japan?⁠ ⁠How can I influence my dreams?⁠ ⁠Is it best sleeping in total darkness?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue First Broadcast: 4/4/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was only created in the late 20th century, but it’s since established itself as a popular and increasingly used form of therapy. EMDR is especially recommended for children and adults dealing with trauma from physical or psychological violence, such as sexual abuse. It was discovered relatively recently in 1987, but that doesn’t mean it’s an alternative treatment; it’s a clinically proven approach. According to charity PTSD UK: “One study showed up to 90% of single-trauma victims no longer have PTSD after only 3 90-minute sessions.” How does it work? How was it discovered? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can we live without regrets?⁠ ⁠What is the psychology behind the bystander effect?⁠ ⁠What is a transference in psychiatry?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you were a WWE fan in the 2000s, a mere mention of the name Dave Bautista is likely to get you feeling all nostalgic. During his wrestling career, Bautista became well known for his muscular build. And even after quitting the WWE, he stayed in the spotlight, going into acting and being recognised as the “best wrestler-turned-actor” out there, according to the likes of ScreenRant, AVclub.com and a prominent Reddit thread with over 1800 comments. After he put a lot of weight on for a role in Knock at the Cabin in 2023, fans were shocked to see him looking super slim at the premiere of The Last Showgirl at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024. Do actors often go to such extremes to lose weight for roles? Do actors sometimes go in the opposite direction and gain weight for a role? What about female actors? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series? What is the Cannes Film Festival ? Does music really make us more productive? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven minutes, a freight elevator, and an angle grinder, that’s all a small team of robbers needed to steal jewelry from the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery on October 19, 2025. And this isn’t unprecedented: in 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen by a museum employee and only resurfaced two years later. Faced with that kind of risk, some museums now quietly display reproductions instead of originals. Is this common? When are copies used? But can copies deceive? Do we feel the same emotion facing a copy? So, should museums swap originals for copies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles? What is the 9/11 Museum? What are the dangers of hustle culture? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As summer approaches, a lot of people are hitting the gym with the goal of slimming down. Maybe you’re aiming to shed a few pounds and show off a toned figure at the beach. Naturally, the first reflex is often to hop on a treadmill or lift some weights.  But here’s the thing: while exercise is great for you, it’s not always the most effective way to lose weight. To lose fat, you have to burn more calories than you consume. Simple enough. But in reality, the bulk of your daily calorie burn comes from basic body functions,  things like breathing, pumping blood, regulating temperature, and even thinking. So does exercise burn more calories or not? So is exercise still worth it?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?⁠ ⁠How can I improve my sporting performance through mental preparation?⁠ ⁠What are the health impacts of taking public transport?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/6/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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. First Broadcast: 12/3/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The question asked in the title of today’s episode might seem a little strange. After all, we all sit the same way on the toilet, right? Straight up with our knees at a 90-degree angle. But in fact that might not be the best for our digestive system.  Stomach doctors, also known as gastroenterologists, suggest that this position can actually make it harder to go. And that’s not the only reason why you may want to find a better alternative position. The right position can actually help prevent other issues like hemorrhoids or constipation. What better options are there then? And how do you actually squat on a regular toilet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How can the AAA method help you in tricky work situations? Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport? Is it bad to drink water with a meal? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is rewilding? Over the history of life on planet Earth, there have been five mass extinction events, due to changing sea temperatures, volcano eruptions and the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. And now experts fear a sixth mass extinction is underway, this time directly linked to human activity. According to a study published in Biological Review in January 2022, 10% of the planet’s known plant and animal species have disappeared from existence over the last 500 years. What’s the difference compared to conventional conservation efforts? Do you have any examples of rewilding projects? What about in Europe?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is the Russian Oil Embargo?⁠ ⁠What is the thyroid?⁠ ⁠What is asthma?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/6/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to estimations from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals charity, UK households are home to around 11 million pet cats. Cats have long been an integral part of human culture, and that has given rise to certain beliefs and superstitions. That’s particularly true when it comes to black cats, who have been associated with bad luck and misfortune for centuries. The association between black cats and bad luck can be traced back to various cultural beliefs and historical events. Why is it black cats in particular? Are there any cultures or regions where black cats are considered symbols of good luck? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Can naps keep the brain healthy? What is online grooming? What does eating junk food do to our brains? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all had that moment of slipping on our headphones heading to school or work and feeling like an unstoppable force. But while most of us leave that unwavering confidence at the front door, for some, it's a whole different story. Their analyses are top-notch, decisions flawless, and social networks unbeatable. This phenomenon has a name – it's called the "god complex." Where does this god complex come from then? What's behind the causes of the god complex? How can one break free from the god complex? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What were the Most Shocking Moments of the Turner Prize? What's really in vegan meat substitutes? Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcast 15/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are subliminals? If you listen to some people out there, they’ll tell you you can improve your self-esteem, change your eye colour, or become a mermaid simply by viewing or listening to certain clips on Youtube. Sounds far-fetched right? Well, the idea is based on subliminal messaging, so let’s discuss how realistic it is. It’s important to distinguish between audio and visual subliminals. The former type often feature unintelligible jabbering, sometimes overshadowed by random ambient music. The extract you can hear in the background comes from a Mark Reynolds clip entitled “Make Him Unblock You On Social Media”  What are the clips themselves actually like? But how can you expect to get physical changes from an audio or video clip? What does science have to say on the matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is sadfishing? What is Jurassic Park? What are carbon bombs? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/6/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices