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You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 5min
Where does the myth of the Loch Ness Monster come from?
Affectionately known as Nessie, the mythical Loch Ness Monster has been a source of fascination and terror for many centuries. Many sightings have been reported over the years, but no conclusive evidence of its existence has ever been unearthed.Still, there are many believers out there. In late August 2023, the largest Nessie hunt in 50 years took place, organised by the local Loch Ness Exploration research group and bringing together nearly 200 people from places as far afield as Australia, Japan and the USA.Where does belief in the Loch Ness Monster come from? Why are people still searching for Nessie to this day? Is there any possibility the monster could exist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is ‘Girl Dinner’?What benefits can we get from journaling?What is the two-day rule?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023 • 4min
What is ‘Girl Dinner’?
Explore the TikTok trend of 'girl dinner', its nutritional value, societal implications, and its role in challenging gender expectations and norms surrounding food.

Sep 4, 2023 • 5min
What benefits can we get from journaling?
According to a 2016 WHO study, 25% of the global population is likely to develop a mental disorder during their lifetime. But of course there are certain habits that we can adopt to diminish that risk, or treat the situation. These include getting counselling, regular physical activity and a proper sleep routine. Another beneficial habit is journaling, or "therapeutic writing”, as it’s also known. A Cambridge University study published in 2018 found that expressive writing about traumatic events increased physical and psychological well-being.What are the benefits? How can I get started? Which famous people are known to journal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How can I regain energy quickly?What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?What are energy vampires?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2023 • 4min
What is the two-day rule?
After enjoying a period of relaxation during the summer, many of us return to studies or work with a desire to develop good habits and a better routine than the previous year. It might be taking up a new sport, cooking healthy meals instead of ordering in or going to bed earlier for example. Just like with New Year’s resolutions, we often stick to them to start with, but let them slip after a few weeks. Today we’re going to talk about a method which may well help you stay on track: the two-day rule.Is it really possible to adopt a good habit in just two days? How long does it take to establish a habit? Are there other tips for forming good habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How can I regain energy quickly?What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?What are energy vampires?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2023 • 4min
What is Burning Man, the mysterious desert gathering?
From 27th August to 4th September 2023, Burning Man is set to return to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada for the first time since 2019, with an authorised population of 87,000 people.This event sees artists, creators and community-makers gather to celebrate self-expression. Every August, a temporary real city is set up to accommodate the festival. It actually becomes one of the most populated cities in Nevada during the event. Festivities end with a huge bonfire, where a large wooden effigy is burned, hence the name. How did the event come to be? What happens during the event? Why is there a Burning Man? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !Date of first release : August 27th, 2022To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Are women really more emotional than men?Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?What is the Smurfette Principle?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2023 • 5min
How can I cope with post holiday blues?
We've all been there, haven't we? That moment when a holiday comes to a close and the reality of everyday life sets in. The post-holiday blues, that feeling of melancholy after returning from a relaxing escape, can cast a shadow on our moods.According to a 2017 articles from Mirror.co.uk, 57% of Brits are affected. Many of you may be experiencing these blues right now, so today we’re exploring just how to beat the slump. Post-holiday blues might be an unwelcome visitor, but they don't have to overstay their welcome.What actually causes post-holiday blues? What can I do to get through this transition more easily? What are the tips? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How can I regain energy quickly?What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?What are energy vampires?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2023 • 5min
How can I regain energy quickly?
As the summer holiday season draws to a close, ask yourself this. Did you manage to get as much rest as you would have liked? A lot of people out there would say no. Perhaps their holiday wasn’t actually restful at all, or they didn’t even get a chance to go away.American internal medicine physician Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith has dedicated a lot of research towards the issue of chronic fatigue. In 2017, she released a book entitled “Sacred Rest”, which would go on to be a bestseller. She asserted that there are seven different types of rest that we need to fully recharge our batteries.What are the seven different types of rest? What are the tips to remember? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?What are energy vampires?What is the sexist Bodycount trend on Tiktok?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 4min
What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?
You might have seen this term on TikTok, Instagram or Pinterest, but do you really know what it means? ‘A Tomato Girl Summer’ is a retro trend inspired by Mediterranean living rather than actual tomatoes. It's about projecting the style and lifestyle of the region, wearing clothes that are comfortable and colourful, eating fresh and seasonal food, exploring new places, and having fun.What is the inspiration for this trend? How can I get the Tomato Girl look? What is Potato Girl Summer? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is Buccal Fat Removal?What is cybersickness, the mysterious condition linked to screen use?What is the Golem effect ?A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 4min
What are energy vampires?
Have you ever noticed how certain people just seem to drain your emotional energy any time you see or speak to them? It could be a work colleague, a friend, a neighbour or even your partner.Maybe you’ve shrugged it off, telling yourself that’s just how that person is and that they need to lean on you for support. The chances are you could be dealing with an energy vampire without knowing.What do energy vampires feed on? How do energy vampire relationships start? How can you protect yourself from energy vampires then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is Buccal Fat Removal?What is cybersickness, the mysterious condition linked to screen use?What is the Golem effect ?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 4min
What is the sexist Bodycount trend on Tiktok?
The podcast explores the controversial 'body count' trend on TikTok, discussing concerns about objectification, promotion of harmful ideas, and curiosity surrounding body counts in relationships.


