The World Explained
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Hosted by Tessa Blevins · New episodes daily
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Solo Autumn Walks: Reclaiming Silence and Safety in the Quiet | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins explores the complex emotional landscape of solo autumn walks for women. While nature offers profound mental health benefits and a necessary escape from digital noise, many women…
The Disappearing Messages: Protecting Kids in the Age of Ephemeral Tech | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins examines the growing crisis of child safety in the age of ephemeral technology. As apps like Snapchat and Instagram prioritize disappearing messages to boost engagement, they…
Grief, Bureaucracy, and the Tax on Loss | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins examines the devastating intersection of grief and bureaucratic failure, focusing on a crisis in the UK where bereaved families are facing unexpected tax penalties due to…
Your Body Clock and Your Brain: The Hidden Link to Depression | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins explores the critical and often overlooked connection between your body’s internal clock and mental health, specifically focusing on a subtype of depression known as 'circadian…
When Books Vanish: The Human Cost of Cultural Boycotts | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins examines the complex and often painful reality of cultural boycotts, focusing on the recent removal of Sally Rooney’s books from major UK retailer Waterstones. This is not just a…
The Child Behind the Camera: Reclaiming Your Story | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins explores the profound psychological impact of reality television on child stars, using Collin Gosselin’s recent memoir as a central case study. This discussion moves beyond…
The Quiet Courage in the Smoke: Rescuing Orangutans | The World Explained
In this episode of The World Explained, host Tessa Blevins takes you deep into the heart of Indonesia to explore the quiet courage of those rescuing critically endangered orangutans from devastating wildfires. This is not just a story…
The Choice to Wait: What Happens After You Freeze Your Eggs? | The World Explained
This episode of The World Explained, hosted by Tessa Blevins, explores the complex emotional and psychological landscape that exists after a woman decides to freeze her eggs. It moves beyond the initial medical decision to examine the…