Amrin and Lauren return for part 2 on the topic of phone addiction! They'll discuss more of their personal experiences and strategies backed by psychology to overcome phone addiction -- settings for notifications, phone colors, and more! Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/wv8G Credits: Lauren Wang, Amrin Gill, Yusra Sulaiman…

We finally introduce our new cohost, a junior named Amrin who's interested in psychology! In this episode, Lauren and Amrin talk about phone addiction, a problem that is VERY relevant to teens. They discuss the official definition and symptoms of phone addiction, Pokemon Go, and the TikTok algorithm, while sharing their personal experiences with ph…

Hey everyone!! It's been a while, but for some quick context, Lauren was looking for a new cohost. Although Yusra has been such a great and dedicated cohost, she is currently in a personal situation that prevents her from coming on in the future episodes (you might still find her helping with script editing though haha). Her presence will forever b…

In this episode, we switch things up by bringing Manning Wu onto the podcast as a guest! Manning is a rising junior who had an addiction to video games for over 11 years, but eventually overcame his addiction by making some lifestyle changes (which will be covered in the episode!) while he figured out how to overcome other addictions. He talks abou…

Do you often multitask? Has multitasking been effective for you? Yusra and Lauren chat about the common occurrence of teenagers *including themselves* multitasking (such as through media multitasking which will be introduced in the episode) and if multitasking is even possible. They also suggest what to do for people who do multitask! Check out the…

Do you want to become the best version of yourself this summer? We have probably heard of physical glow ups before, but in this episode, Yusra and Lauren give tips on having a mental glow up! Even for the tips that may seem obvious - the hosts have found some interesting reasons as to why these are essential. They also talk about how some of these …

*This was recorded on 2 separate days, which is why the audio may sound slightly different for one part.* Our first solo episode (actually recorded a few months ago)!! Many of us may enjoy consuming content about true crime, although why exactly do true crime obsessions exist? In this episode, Lauren talks about her experience with listening to tru…

With finals coming up, Yusra and Lauren discuss both general study tips and tips for memorizing that are backed by psychology! There are many tips in this episode (chewing gum, listening to music, concept maps, & more), so make sure to listen!! Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/uP0G Credits: Yusra Sulaiman, Lauren Wang, Roo…

Lucky Girl Syndrome is a recent term on TikTok that refers to how the belief in "being lucky" can attract good things into your life. But does this term have some truth to it? Yusra and Lauren discuss the answer to this question & the actual effect of believing you're "lucky", what it means to have an internal vs. external locus of control (mindset…

!! We used a different mic for this episode because of technical issues, which is why the audio quality may sound different. In this episode, Yusra and Lauren talk about a term you may have seen in comment sections on the Internet: "cognitive dissonance." They discuss the meaning behind this word, examples of us experiencing this more than we think…

Hey everyone! Although it's been more than a month since Valentine's Day (which is why you may catch some Valentine's Day references in this episode...), Yusra and Lauren are releasing an earlier recorded episode that discusses the chemicals involved in love, the benefits (and problems) of love, and ways to deal with your feelings of love. They'll …

Delayed gratification = something that all teenagers should know about. It's incredibly useful for self control. And it can be used to change your life. Yusra and Lauren talk about the famous Marshmallow Experiment that represented this self-control theory, a study that replicated the Marshmallow Experiment with a twist, & the benefits of delaying …

In an age where many of us are obsessed with listening to music, Yusra and Lauren share their personal music taste while talking about how our mood affects what music we listen to, generalizations of which people tend to like certain types of music (including country), & why adults don't tend to share our music taste! Check out the sources we used …

Happy (late) new year!! As we leave 2022 behind us and enter 2023, many of us may try to leave our regrets behind us. In this episode, Yusra and Lauren share their own regrets relating to talent shows, middle school crushes, and more! They also discuss what can cause us to regret so much, if "No Regrets" is a useful saying, and tips to deal with re…

Although many (specifically sleep-deprived) high schoolers may start falling into a variety of habits, one of them often includes spacing out. To honor the title of this episode, Yusra and Lauren discuss specific causes of spacing out, along with how junior year has led to their own moments of spacing out and any potential benefits of this habit. A…

Is fidgeting ever a good thing?? Cohosts Yusra and Lauren address this question while sharing some personal stories of fidgeting, different types of fidgeting, and why we keep doing this habit. Listen to the end of the episode for some tips on how to reduce fidgeting! Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/g_sG Credits: Yusra Su…

Many of us have had interesting experiences with dreaming, ranging from lucid dreams to nightmares. But can some of these dreams be useful? And what are the reasons we dream? Yusra and Lauren chat this week about old theories of dreaming, the possible purpose of nightmares, and other benefits of dreams, along with the importance of sleep. They also…

**CONTENT WARNING: If you are sensitive to the topics of suic*des and mass sh*otings, are under the age of 13, or currently struggle with mental health, please listen to this episode with an adult or check out one of our other episodes. Your mental health matters, and below is a page from the American Psychological Association that includes resourc…

!!FOR AUDIO-SENSITIVE LISTENERS, PLEASE LOWER THE VOLUME AT THE 15:35 MARK!! The audio quality, starting from 15:35, changes due to technical issues. In this episode, Yusra and Lauren talk about the common teenage experience of peer pressure: why teenagers are especially vulnerable to it (besides the typical reason of hormones), how social media co…

**CONTENT WARNING: If you are sensitive to the topics of suic*des and mass sh*otings, are under the age of 13, or currently struggle with mental health, please listen to this episode with an adult or check out one of our other episodes. Your mental health matters, and below is a page from the American Psychological Association that includes resourc…

Yusra and Lauren are excited to be back! This week, they talk about childhood memories they remembered incorrectly (i.e. Curious George having or not having a tail), other common false memories from childhood, and the reasons why we remember these memories incorrectly ft. the Mandela effect. Thank you all so much for the support from downloading an…

Procrastination. Something that we've all struggled with at one point in our lives. But what if there was a way we could get to the bottom of it? In this episode, Yusra and Lauren discuss the different reasons why people procrastinate and unique ways to combat procrastination. They also discuss how they've compared themselves to others in the past,…

The use of personality tests in today's society has become more and more popular. As big personality test lovers, Yusra and Lauren specifically discuss the famous MBTI test. They'll reveal their MBTI types, why people are so interested in taking these types of tests, & if the MBTI test can be trusted. Check out the sources we used here: https://kvi…

We may be far into January, but it's never too late to make New Year's Resolutions! Join Yusra and Lauren as they discuss their experiences with New Year’s Resolutions, why people set these goals at New Year's, & how to keep them, in the FIRST podcast episode of "Why Did I Do That?" Check out the sources we used here: https://kvisit.com/9AE/nvQG Cr…

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This week I'm joined by Gabriel Bergmoser and we cvhat about Boone Shepard, The Hunted, and of course, an embarrassing tale. Check out Gabe here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobergmoserWebsite: https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/The Hunted: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48619085-the-huntedThe Lucas Betrayal: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-lu…

Hello and welcome back to Why Did I Do That? This week I'm joined by my good friend Calum and we have a lovely chat about some silly things he has done. It's a bloody good time! Here is the link to friends of the show, Fake Dads first ever single. It's really good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWiaGezqLo Carlyle's music:Spotify: https://open.sp…

This week I'm rejoined by Ben from Sweet Connection Podcast and he tells us all about his lovely lads night out in Brighton. LADS LADS LADS Check out Sweet connection here:Podbean: https://sweetconnection.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SweetC_Podcast Carlyle's music:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My stuff:…

This week I was joined by Luke who shared a plethora of mini stories in what I'm dubbing a Treehouse of Personal Horror. You can tell I'm proud of that because I say it in the podcast and then have mentioned it twice in this description. Follow Luke and his podcast on the socials!Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAnimeShelf https://twitter.com/LC_Gat…

We're back! Season 2 is here and we're starting off with a bang. Listen to me walk you through the best way to ensure you are lonely throughout your teenage years! Not only is this advice 100% effective, it's also 100% free. Big thanks to Rory for coming back and listening to me talk absolute nonsense for 30 minutes. Rory's stuff:Itunes: https://it…

Hello. How's it going? We have a splendid episode for you today featuring Andy and Alex from the wonderful Dinosaur Man Nerdcast. We chat about Andy's time as a holiday rep in Spain. It's about as bad as you think it's gonna be to be honest. Dinosaur Man NerdcastItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dinosaur-man-nerdcast/id964630457?mt=2Twitt…

Hello. How's it going? We have a splendid episode for you today featuring Andy and Alex from the wonderful Dinosaur Man Nerdcast. We talk about Cilla Black, Pokemon, and of course, where a poor boy named Forest's God is. Dinosaur Man NerdcastItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dinosaur-man-nerdcast/id964630457?mt=2Twitter: https://twitter.c…

This is an update. Twitter: https://twitter.com/whydidi_podEmail: whydidipod@gmail.comPar Why Did I Do That?

Hello, in this episode I am joined once again by the lovely Carlyle and helps me give a poor girl who has had an awkward situation with a boy on the phone some advice. Hope you enjoy. Carlyle's Stuff:Podbean: http://dungensanddragnos.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragnosPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4e…

First of all I'd like to thank Carlyle for hosting this special episode. You are a gem. Anyway, sex island. What the fuck right? Trust me its weirder than you were thinking. Carlyle's Stuff:Podbean: http://dungensanddragnos.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragnosPodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My Stuf…

Hello. This week Charlie and Catters try to help a poor unfortunate soul who heard her parents bang. I think we maybe make it worse for her? Check out Sweet connection here:Podbean: https://sweetconnection.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SweetC_Podcast Carlyle's music:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My stuff…

Hey itsa me Charlio and I have a brand new show for you. Listen. If You DARE!!!!! Rory's stuff:Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/doghair-presents/id1213004815?mt=2Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoryMSpence Carlyle's music:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My stuff:Twitter: @whydidipodEmail: whydidipod@gmail.com…

John from Beyond the Box set tells his coming out story. It's a real good one. John's Stuff:Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/beyond-the-box-set/id1215482070?mt=2Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeyondTheBoxSet Carlyle:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My Stuff: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whydidi_pod…

Merry Christmas as this is near Christmas and not January 30th. I hope you all enjoy your festive times. Phil's Stuff:Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-better-show/id1305590431?mt=2Twitter: https://twitter.com/philbettershow Carlyle:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My Stuff:Twitter: https://twitter.…

Hey look the title says it all and I didnt really edit it porperly because that is for chumps so enjoy this. It's the best one yet. Alex's StuffPodcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/alex-and-alex-podcast/id1335342494?mt=2Twitter: https://twitter.com/alextryan27 CarlyleSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Es0BfpjtEtIDaRcGY4eu6 My Stuff:T…

Yeah I fucking know I'm 3 days late but, much like a period, it's better late than never. That was a joke about unwanted pregnancy haha. Anyway I'm joined once again by the lovely Carlyle and we talk about his bloody urine again! It's a fun time. Carlyle's Stuff:Podbean: http://dungensanddragnos.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragnosPodca…

Don't you hate in when you're halfway through your meal and then you realise there's a condom in there? Well fear not young one because this episode will teach you how to never make that mistake again! I also talk about getting drunk and the usual stuff, hope you like it! Jason's Stuff:Website: https://jasoncroxon.co.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com…

Hello and welcome back to another episode. It's very late on Wednesday and I release these on Thursdays and I'm tired so there's not going to be much of a description. I'm also listening to 3am by Busted right now so that's nice. Anyway I'm joined by Daniel from Tea Time at the Theatre and also Nowt on Telly, both of which will be releasing next ye…

I know guys, I know a missed a week and no one is more upset than me. But, I am back with a banger. We talk tattoos, arse grabbing, and ruler boners. Ya know just the usual really. Maisie's things:Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beg-to-differ-podcast/id1220199861?mt=2Twitter: https://twitter.com/begtopodcast Carlyle's thingsSpotify: htt…

Look, I know. I messed up. Its more than a day late, and yes I know that last weeks was late and now today. It's becoming a habit. But have some believe in me please. I will kick that habit known as forgetfulness. Please. Just give me on more shot. I won't let you down... Anyway... This episode features a returning guest for the first time ever! Ha…

Yo peeps. It's ya boi. Da pre-school playa (it's actually just me, Charlie). In this episode I talk to Dante about wooing girls as a child, his first alcoholic beverage, and his families cool af names. I even talk to his wife kinda. Dante's stuff:Twitter: https://twitter.com/playdndpod https://twitter.com/letsgetcontextItunes: https://itunes.apple.…

Hello again. Twice in 2 days? Whats going on? This is back to the normal show and what a show it is. Joined by the guys from Dinosaur Man Nerdcast we chat about how to make the poor mans lasagne, spaghetti pie, drunken dogs and also when maybe a friend isn't just a friend. Their Stuff:Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dinosaur-man-nerdcas…

Hey guys! This is something very different where me and a few other podcasters come together to talk about mental health. Podm8's presents 'you okay m8?' Time to talk about mental health, several different hosts of different have come to together to discuss their personal experiences and thoughts on their mental health and the culture around it.Ove…

Hi guys! Thank you for downloading this episode. I'm joined by one of my oldest friends Ollie and we talk about a time I did something silly at a party and Ollie's time on TV. I had a lot of fun making this one and I hope you have fun listening to it! Ollie:Instagram: bruceollie1 Music:https://soundcloud.com/user-41058031-834961106 My Stuff:Twitter…

It's me, the C, the H, A, R, LIE, sounding like a man who needs to flee. (that was a macklemore reference because im super kool) We're back with a new episode featuring the lovely James from the Fantastic Fools podcast and we talk about about hot, political topics such as Weetabix v Wheat-bix (turns out they're the exact same thing and I just eat t…