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In January 2021, the European Parliament approved a “right to disconnect” policy which passed relatively unnoticed in the midst of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This resolution recognises workers rights to switch off outside of working hours, in order to protect their mental health, wellbeing and private lives.A Eurofound survey estimated that one third of all workers were working remotely last year. Since the pandemic, a sedentary and “always-on” lifestyle has become the norm for many. While remote work clearly has some advantages, staying connected and available around the clock can have negative effects. These include anxiety, depression or even a burnout.Is burnout similar to depression then? How can I tell if one of my colleagues is experiencing a burn-out? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is the Werther effect?How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public?What are plant milks?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In April 2023, Bloomberg.com published an article entitled "Tiktok’s Algorithm Keeps Pushing Suicide to Vulnerable Kids” in which it explained that Tiktok was facing a “flood of lawsuits” due to teen suicides that the victims’ parents blamed on the social media company.So if a user interacts with or views suicide-related content, even out of curiosity, the algorithm may suggest more of such material, potentially increasing negative thoughts and contributing to a concerning cycle of exposure. It’s comparable to a phenomenon that was observed in the late 20th century, known as the Werther effect. Another name for it is copycat suicide.Where does the name come from? What are some recent examples of the Werther effect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How did Ozempic get so popular?Will AI steal my job?What is Pokémon?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a study conducted by the Statistic Brain Research Institute in 2016, 74% of the global population feels uncomfortable speaking in front of an audience. That might be an oral exam at school, a presentation at work, or even making a toast at a birthday party for example.The symptoms are often the same: sweaty palms, shortness of breath and a racing heart. You may feel like you’re frozen! The level of anxiety can range from light nervousness to total panic. And it’s not always easy to shift this kind of stage fright.Is there a specific name for this fear? How can you overcome glossophobia then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How did Ozempic get so popular?Will AI steal my job?What is Pokémon?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plant milks have been all the rage for a number of years now, and they’re gradually taking up more and more space on supermarket shelves, to the detriment of animal milks. In 2020, British shoppers spent £100m more on plant milks compared to the previous year, according to research from Mintel. That was a rise of over 30%, demonstrating their growing popularity. They are considered a viable alternative for people who are allergic or intolerant to lactose. They often have a sweet taste, making them a popular breakfast option. But these products aren’t really milks, are they? Are they really better from a nutritional point of view? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is attachment theory?What is the best time of year to find work?How can I beat a hangover?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.First broadcast: 11/04/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the British Coffee Association, we drink around 98 million cups of coffee per day in the UK. That’s around one and a half cups for every single person in the country! It’s said that drinking coffee in the evening or even late afternoon has a negative impact on sleep quality, but a lot of people do so anyway.Coffee contains various molecules, such as antioxidants and caffeine, which has a psychostimulant effect and is therefore behind the links to disrupting sleep. Our bodies don’t all metabolise caffeine in the same way though; that varies from person to person.Are some of us more sensitive to it than others? What quantity should we aim for? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How did Ozempic get so popular?Will AI steal my job?What is Pokémon?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Chinese media outlet The Sixth Tone, butler cafés are enjoying impressive success. They’ve been springing up all over big cities since 2021. In China, an interesting trend has been catching on. An increasing number of women are paying for male companionship in establishments known as butler cafés. Review sites list dozens of outlets offering butler services.And how do they work? Is it a new concept? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :What is attachment theory?What is the best time of year to find work?How can I beat a hangover?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.First broadcast: 23/09/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re talking about a diabetes medicine which has gained a reputation for leading to weight loss. Ozempic became popular among Hollywood celebrities for its appetite-suppressing properties. Elon Musk has tweeted about it three times, giving it part of the credit for his having lost 30lb in late 2022. Over on Tiktok, users have also been singing Ozempic’s praises for a while now, with the hashtag having reached 1.3 bn views at the time of recording this episode.How does it work exactly? What drug supply issues has Ozempic’s popularity caused? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How to use less water?What is Focus Friday?How do you explain intuition?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is transforming many industries and sectors, from manufacturing to healthcare, from education to entertainment which will inevitably affect the way we work. But will AI replace humans or create new opportunities?Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing faces, understanding speech, or making decisions. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, AI could displace 75 million jobs by 2025, but also create 133 million new ones.How can we prepare for this shift? So, will AI steal your job and is that a good thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How to use less water?What is Pokémon?What is ecological debt?A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having grossed more than $40 billion over the years, Pokémon is the second-biggest franchise in video game history, surpassed only by Mario. It has sold 370 million copies-and shows no sign of letting up. In 2022, Pokémon Legends of Arceus was released on Nintendo Switch. The latest instalment in the video game series aims to breathe new life into a licence which has been labelled conservative in some quarters, promising a return to the homeland of the mysterious Pokémon, at a time when trainers did not exist. But how did it all start? That name rings a bell, doesn’t it? So what are the Pokemon games actually like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is attachment theory?What is the best time of year to find work?How can I beat a hangover?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.First broadcast: 08/02/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be honest: being productive at work on Fridays can be a real challenge. A 2019 study by Accountemps found that Friday was the least common choice for American workers when naming their most productive day of the week.The slump is likely down to having worked hard over the first four days of the week, as well as thinking ahead to the weekend. What’s more, your colleagues are in the same frame of mind too. But in recent years, a method has emerged to combat this phenomenon and potentially turn Friday into the most impactful day of the week. It’s known as Focus Friday.How does it work? How can you implement it on your own? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How to use less water?What is Pokémon?What is ecological debt?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices