Fear of the dark is very common for children and usually starts between the ages of 5 and 10. At this age, children become more aware of the dangers around them. However, they often have difficulty correctly assessing just how real these dangers are. Usually, this fear disappears naturally as children gain confidence and grow up, but in rarer cases it may pe ... Show More
Today
Why is yawning contagious?
We all yawn regularly, without giving it much thought most of the time. Harvard Health Publishing says that people yawn between 5 and 20 times per day on average. Indeed, it’s a completely involuntary reflex which sets in very early on in our existence, as fetuses in our mother’s ... Show More
4m 48s
Today
How can I cut down my petrol usage?
Petrol prices have been on the rise of late, in particular since the US-Israel war with Iran began. It feels like every time you need to fill up, a little extra has been added on to the cost. Naturally, a lot of people are looking for ways to consume less without necessarily givi ... Show More
5m 53s
Today
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 ... Show More
4m 43s
May 2019
Why Am I Afraid Of The Dark?
<p>Lots of people are afraid of the dark, including many kids who have shared that fear with us. In today's episode we explore the fear of the dark with Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket, the author of the Series of Unfortunate Events books, and a picture book for yo ... Show More
33m 16s
Dec 2020
Why Do Things Seem Scary In The Dark?
<p>Lots of people are afraid of the dark, including many kids who have shared that fear with us. In today's episode we explore the fear of the dark with Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket, the author of the <em>Series of Unfortunate Events</em> books, and a picture bo ... Show More
33m 16s
Jan 2023
Filled with Fear and Phobias (Inspired by White Noise)
This week on Know It All, Greg Brown and Mitch Moffit from AsapSCIENCE look at why we like getting scared and what exactly happens in our brains when we experience fear. Inspired by the movie White Noise, they also look deeper into just how common phobias are, and why humans have ... Show More
11m 41s
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is a continuation from last week's Freedom From Fear (Part 1). If you missed that episode, I highly recommend you</span> <a href= "https://halelrod.com/355" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">click he ... Show More
<p>Is it possible to live your life completely free from fear? Today, I propose that it is and explain how you can do it.</p> <p>In a previous episode on this topic (Episode #355: <a href= "http://halelrod.com/355" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freedom From Your Fears</a>), I ta ... Show More
