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It might only affect between 0.3% and 0.6% of the population, but still public awareness of kleptomania is pretty strong. It’s come to our attention through portrayals in films and TV series over the years, as well as real-life examples of Hollywood celebrities being prone to it despite all their riches. So the chances are you already know that kleptomania is a behavioural disorder which sees people feel an intense urge to steal. Often the item being stolen doesn’t hold any great financial or sentimental value, and like with Hollywood celebs, the kleptomaniac probably doesn’t even need it. What’s more, they’re generally even aware that what they’re doing is wrong. It’s just that the temptation to steal is so strong that they can’t resist. What’s actually going on in the brain of someone that has kleptomania? Is kleptomania treatable? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is omphalophobia, the fear of belly buttons?⁠ ⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠ ⁠What is a ‘sandwich employee’?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond dancing, comedy and cute cat videos, social media sometimes hides a darker reality. The algorithms that control what we see on those apps are meant to personalise the experience, but they can at times throw up problematic or even dangerous content, and that’s particularly true for younger users. How is that possible? Is TikTok’s algorithm any worse than that of other social networks? Is pornography the only kind of problematic content being served up? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting? How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma? What are parasocial relationships, the one-sided connections between celebs and their fans? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vegetarians and vegans, do you ever find it difficult to keep your diet balanced? Meat-eaters, if you’ve ever considered going veggie, was that something that dissuaded you? It’s certainly fair to say that simply loading up on fruit and veg isn’t enough to stick to a balanced meat-free diet. You really need to be including grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, perhaps not on a daily basis, but as a regular source of protein. Where exactly are the best sources? Is there real risk of a protein deficiency as a vegetarian? What about legumes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Do I really need to flush toxins out of my body?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is skipping meals bad for you?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do "light" food products really help you lose weight?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast the 23/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you were to turn on your TV right now, or open up Netflix, the chances of you stumbling upon a cheesy Christmas movie would be pretty high. They tend to be full of clichés, cringeworthy one-liners and predictable plots, but still we just can't seem to get enough.  Let’s take a moment to delve into the psychology behind Christmas movies, and how they got to be so successful. Mormon director George Albert Smith released the first Christmas film : a short silent drama called Santa Claus, in 1898, which showed Santa visiting a house on Christmas eve. Moving into the 20th century, the history of Christmas movies reflects the story of Hollywood itself. In the US, they really became a genre, or even tradition, in their own right. The first wave came in the 1990s. Who made the first Christmas film? If they’re repetitive and predictable, how come we keep coming back for more? What are the key ingredients for a good Christmas film then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠ ⁠Why does Christmas boost our libido?⁠ ⁠Is Santa Claus red because of Coca Cola?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been many films and documentaries about the thrill and struggle of climbing Everest and with social media it has become an ever more popular destination.  Just this year a French youtuber has broken audience records for his film ‘Kaizen’ about his challenge that he made to conquer Everest in just one year.  Over the past century, over 340 climbers have died on its peaks, with 2015 being the deadliest year with 22 fatalities. Most deaths result from avalanches, falls, and mountain sickness, which occurs at high altitudes due to low oxygen levels and can cause fatal brain or lung edema. Isn’t Everest extremely dangerous? How do you get the bodies down? What happened in the storm of ‘96? What about over-tourism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes?⁠ ⁠Are we more likely to fall in love when it's cold?⁠ ⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 2/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices