Teenagers can experience intense pressure from school, friendships, family expectations, social media, sports, and the uncertainty that comes with growing independence. When stress builds, however, it does not always look like anxiety or sadness. A teenager may become unusually quiet, irritable, defensive, withdrawn, or reluctant to talk. For parents, that […]
The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower… and Tried Again (Ep. 80)
The Eiffel Tower has been one of the defining landmarks of Paris for more than a century. It has survived wars, political changes, technological revolutions and the passing of generations. But in 1925, a businessman was persuaded to believe that the tower had a very different future. In this episode […]
Best Diet for Menopause: Foods for Hormone Balance and Energy
Menopause can bring noticeable changes to energy, appetite, body composition, sleep, and overall wellbeing. As oestrogen levels decline, maintaining muscle, protecting bone health, and supporting cardiovascular health become increasingly important. This is why nutrition during menopause deserves more attention than simply counting calories or trying to find a single food […]
Missing 411: The Strange Disappearances That Remain Unsolved (ep. 79)
People disappear in the wilderness every year. Most cases have explanations. Some do not. In this episode of The Storytelling Podcast, we enter the world of Missing 411, the name given by researcher David Paulides to a collection of strange and unexplained missing-person cases, many involving national parks, forests and […]
Randonautica Stories: When Random Coordinates Lead Somewhere Dark (ep.78)
Imagine opening an app and asking it to choose your next destination. Just a random point on a map. That was the basic appeal of Randonautica, an application that became an internet phenomenon during the pandemic. Users could generate random coordinates within a chosen area and then travel to see […]
How ADHD Affects Focus, Motivation, and School Performance
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with distractibility, impulsive behaviour, or difficulty sitting still. In school, however, its effects can be more complex than those visible behaviours suggest. A student with ADHD may understand the material well but struggle to start an assignment, maintain attention during a long lesson, organise […]
The Ultimate Winter Style Guide: Functional Wardrobe Staples for Chilly Days
When temperatures drop, it’s easy to fall into a style slump. Our main goal becomes staying warm, and fashion often takes a backseat to bulky, unflattering layers. But what if you didn’t have to choose between feeling cozy and looking chic? Creating a functional and stylish winter wardrobe is absolutely […]
Real Listeners’ Haunted House Stories From Around the World (ep.77)
There is something different about a strange sound coming from an abandoned building than from the room next to yours. An abandoned house can be frightening because it is empty. When something unexplained happens there, it becomes much harder to dismiss. For this episode of The Storytelling Podcast, listeners from […]
Three Historical Books People Once Feared as Dangerous
There is something unsettling about an old book. Perhaps it is the age of the paper, the handwriting, the faded ink or the knowledge that someone sat down centuries ago and carefully decided that these particular words were worth preserving. But some historical books carry an additional weight. They were […]