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According to the most recent figures from the Association of British Travel Agents, the number of people going on holidays alone has soared over the last decade. In 2011, the proportion was just 6%, but in 2023 it had risen to 16%. The organisation’s media release said it showed people have a “strong appetite to go it alone”.

And you could say the solo travel trend is part of the wider "self-love" movement, a personal development method named after the best-selling book of the same name written by American clinical social worker Megan Logan. 

Where does the trend come from? Are people really getting fed up with dating apps?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Does the G spot really exist?⁠

⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠

⁠What are the most popular and unusual baby names in the UK?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 11/5/2024
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Have you ever avoided a type of food for a long time, assuming you hated it, only to try it out and then end up having something of a revelation?

Think back to when you were a kid and there was a type of vegetable you simply wouldn’t go near, let alone eat. The chances are there’s at least one. It might have been broccoli, Brussels sprouts or spinach for example.

Why does that happen then? What actually determines whether we like a food or don’t? Why does our perception of taste change over time then? Is it really possible to dislike a food at one stage of life and enjoy it later on?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠What should I do with expired medicines?⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
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When we hear the term dysmorphia, most of us think about body image, the gap between what we see in the mirror and reality. We’ve talked about Snapchat dysmorphia and body dysmorphia on Do You Really Know in the past.

But the concept actually goes beyond physical appearance. Just as our brains can distort how we see our reflection, they can also skew our perception of money. This phenomenon is called financial dysmorphia.

What’s that? How are social media and money connected? How can we beat financial dysmorphia? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?⁠

⁠How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?⁠

⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 5/3/2025
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Our hair says a lot about our personalities —it’s a core part of our identity. It reflects who we are and how we want the world to perceive us.

As noted by British hair historian Caroline Cox in her book Good Hair Days, “A hairstyle is the ultimate form of self-expression. It tells the world who you are—or who you want to be.” This idea highlights the powerful role hair plays in shaping and communicating our individuality.

Why do major life changes push us toward the salon? Is it purely symbolic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Does stress really cause grey hair?⁠

⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠

⁠What are the warning signs of depression?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 26/5/2025
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Did you know that the alarm clock actually serves a greater purpose than simply rousing us from sleep? Whether it's the buzz of your smartphone, a breaking news update, or a soothing classical tune, your alarm sets the tone for the day ahead. And it can be quite the dilemma choosing between a jolting alarm which is guaranteed you wake you up or nature sounds that might end up lulling you back to sleep—or worse, not wake you up at all.

Sydney Aten is an American neuroscientist who specialises in circadian rhythms and sleep. Talking to HuffPost.com for an article on alarm sounds which was published in 2023, she pointed out that waking up abruptly can be quite jarring for the body. It triggers a real surge of adrenaline, a hormone which is typically released in response to intense emotions or sensations. Basically, waking up to a loud or piercing sound can spike our heart rate and induce stress.

What about using more neutral sounds then? What about hitting the snooze button - is that a good way to snag a few extra minutes of sleep? 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 Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/2/2024
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