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The term cyclothymia was coined in the late 19th century by German psychiatrist Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum. It describes a clinical situation which has many similarities with bipolar disorder, although its symptoms are less severe. We talk about something being a disorder when it has an impact on everyday life, and that’s the case with cyclothymia. It usually comes on during adolescence or early adulthood. Those affected are highly sensitive and can quickly change moods in an intense way. During the depressive phase, they may suddenly lose all enthusiasm for something that interested them before, like exercise or work. At other times, they may have inflated self-esteem, be more talkative, hyperactive or unpredictable. This phase is known as hypomania and usually lasts four or more days.So how is cyclothymia different from bipolar disorder? Why is it so difficult to diagnose then? Is cyclothymia a curable disorder? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Should I quit air travel to save the planet?Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for me?How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the unsuspected consequences of a global pandemic is a re-evaluation not only of how we work but what work means to us.For some the flexibility was a breath of fresh air, others missed the office and even the commute but with employee happiness more important than ever and people feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work the question of how to achieve a work-life balance has never been more important. One approach is the 4 day week.But how will they keep productivity the same? So how is it going so far? Could the 4 day week be the new normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Can I get health benefits from masturbation?How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?Does voluntourism do more harm than good?A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 28th August to 5th September 2022, 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 !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Should I quit air travel to save the planet?Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for me?How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flying is far from being the most eco-friendly means of transport. Right now it’s responsible for around 2% of global carbon emissions, but that could grow to as high as 16% by 2050.With the notable exception of travel restrictions in the last two years, the airline industry has gradually been transporting more and more passengers for decades now. While that continued growth is impressive, we have to recognise that along with it come certain undesirable effects on the environment.  Now that the climate crisis is all the more undeniable, could we see the general trend reversing at some point? Certain environmentalists gave up flying long ago to limit their carbon footprint. Greta Thunberg is one prominent example.Can individuals really make a difference? Isn’t taking the train way more expensive and time-consuming? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for me?How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?Can I get health benefits from masturbation?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last two and a half years have caused a lot of us to reassess our priorities in life. Are we really living our lives to the full? Are there new experiences that we should be trying out? Within that context, an alternative nomadic lifestyle called vanlife has seen a resurgence. It’s been around since the 1960s, when hippies would travel across the United States in vans. But social media has made it trendy again, and in particular Instagram where the #vanlife hashtag has over 13 million posts. Essentially, vanlife is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: living in a van. It’s a minimalist lifestyle, which also grants the freedom to travel and be adventurous. What are some of the coolest things about vanlife? How do I know if the van lifestyle is for me?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?Can I get health benefits from masturbation?How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last chance tourism is a travel trend whereby tourists increasingly seek to experience the world’s most endangered sites before they vanish or are irrevocably transformed, according to the definition given by the Current Issues in Tourism magazine. Last chance tourism is also sometimes referred to as doomsday tourism. The term was first coined in the early 2010s in Britain, before catching on in other countries. So basically, last chance tourism is a way of kissing some of the Earth's most spectacular sites goodbye. What kind of endangered sites are we talking about? One would think an influx of tourists will only contribute to these sites’ deterioration. Is that the case? What can we do to put an end to last-chance tourism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How does Paris syndrome affect some visitors to the French capital?Can I get health benefits from masturbation?How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some visitors can be so shocked by the reality of Paris compared to their expectations that they can experience psychiatric breakdowns or symptoms such as hallucinations, depersonalization, anxiety, dizziness and nausea. This is known as the Paris Syndrome.Romance, sophistication, croissants and sipping fine wine with the Eiffel Tower in the background spring to mind when thinking of a visit to Paris. With such a romanticized notion of the French capital, it’s no surprise that this remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 33 million expected in 2022, according to Le Monde. But it seems that the reality of Paris is more than what some visitors’ stomachs can handle. Why do some visitors have such unrealistic expectations of Paris? How do you actually explain the physical symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Can I get health benefits from masturbation?How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?Does voluntourism do more harm than good?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masturbation tends to be somewhat of a taboo topic in society, often down to religious or spiritual beliefs. You’ve probably also heard some of the common myths about it leading to blindness, erectile dysfunction or infertility. Needless to say, these are false. And the air of shame around masturbation need not be there, as it’s  perfectly natural and in fact there are several health benefits. What are some of these benefits then? Does masturbating affect men and women differently? Is there a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ way to masturbate? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?Does voluntourism do more harm than good?Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Azov Battalion takes its name from the Sea of Azov which is bounded by Ukraine and Russia.You’ve more than likely seen images of these Ukrainian fighters on social media since the Russian invasion began in late February. They can be recognised by their tattoos and Nazi emblems on their uniforms. The neo-Nazi group are battling at the heart of the Ukrainian army, which has led to Vladimir Putin justifying Russian aggression by saying he wants to “denazify” Ukraine. Many see this as a pretext, especially when you consider that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodylyr Zelensky is himself Jewish.Is the Battalion part of the Ukrainian army then? So are they really neo Nazis? What role is the Azov Battalion playing in the ongoing conflict?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?Does voluntourism do more harm than good?Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that on people’s mental health. Limited social interactions have led to feelings of loneliness increasing for many, all across the world.In light of this, it comes as no surprise that people have been actively seeking friendships and connections with others more than ever before. Data from Tinder suggests that the average number of conversations, and the average length of conversations, increased during lockdown.What are some examples? How do these friendship apps work? Why do people use friendship apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Does voluntourism do more harm than good?Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?Should my next holiday be a staycation?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices