Curious about, well… everything? Same. Welcome to Because Why?! Where science and nature, meets culture and business. If you care about people and planet, and want to know how the world really works - and how we can do better, you're in the right place. Because Why?! Because really, everything comes back to science. Expect episodes on everything from climate change and sustainability, to ethical business and history, politics, nature, conspiracy theories, human behaviour and who knows what else. It's all interesting. And unlike podcast bros, I have receipts.
Now, That's What I Call Green.
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Curious about, well… everything? Same. Welcome to Because Why?! Where science and nature, meets culture and business. If you care about people and planet, and want to know how the world really works - and how we can do better, you're in the right place. Because Why?! Because really, everything comes back to science. Expect episodes on everything from climate change and sustainability, to ethical business and history, politics, nature, conspiracy theories, human behaviour and who knows what else. It's all interesting. And unlike podcast bros, I have receipts.
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November 11, 2025
So, what did you miss?
<p>A lot of the episodes this year looked at processes we’re supposed to put our faith in – the things that are supposed to make our lives more sustainable or our impact on the planet a bit less terrible. </p><p>Stuff like supposed “green” solutions, chocolate that’s marketed as ethical, or the wellness industry promising to save your life. </p><p>And yes, we all know some of this is a scam, but I don’t think we really appreciate just how much of a scam it actually is. </p><p>So, to wrap up season three, instead of a brand-new episode, you get a recap of the most interesting episodes – the ones that made me frustrated, fascinated, and occasionally hopeful. Three years of consistently inconsistent podcasting later, here we are. You’re welcome. </p><p>The past few weeks have been… a lot. Popcorn, my horse, has been trying to die. University exams happened. Incrediballs 2.0 is launching soon. And yes, I might be a little burnt out. But, like a grown-up, I’ll push ahead and see how ignoring that goes. </p><p>In this episode, let’s go through: </p><ul><li>How much of a scam the things we’re supposed to trust really are</li><li>The invention of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser and why it matters for the planet (and our food)</li><li>The environmental and human cost of cocoa farming and lawn culture</li><li>Disinformation and the totally unregulated wellness industry</li><li>How to even begin talking to the climate confused</li><li>Some fun and surprising science (yes, really) from fire, to 5G and plane toilets</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks for joining me on this episode of Because Why?!</p><p>Mā te wā - see you in 2026!</p><p>You can get involved with the podcast online in the meantime, of course.</p><p>Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatwhatsicall.com</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becausewhypod/</p><p>You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/</p><p>Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/</p><p>For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/</p>
October 5, 2025
Are we doomed? A psychologist’s guide to climate anxiety
<p>The world feels like a really bad parody movie right now – but it’s not funny. There’s a constant background hum of dread – climate change, biodiversity collapse, war – and it’s no wonder eco-anxiety has become a collective condition.</p><p>Because of all this, I’m replaying one of our most popular episodes: my conversation with psychologist Dr. Susie Burke about eco-anxiety.</p><p>It’s a surprisingly uplifting conversation about climate change – yes, really...</p><p>Dr. Susie has years of experience in climate psychology and shares practical ways to handle eco-anxiety and other intense emotions, whether you’re angry, tired, or just numb. </p><p>She reminds us that positive change <strong>is</strong> happening elsewhere and<strong> is</strong> within our reach. It's a breath of fresh air for anyone overwhelmed by constant climate news (and the news in general, frankly).</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>The perception gap: why more people care about climate change than you might think </li><li>The mental health impact of climate change and why eco-anxiety is normal </li><li>Strategies to cope with climate emotions, from small practical steps to collective action </li><li>How shifting business and consumer behavior can drive more change than waiting for governments </li><li>Why we are the first generation with a real shot at creating a sustainable world </li><li>How to support children in understanding and feeling empowered about environmental issues</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>More About Dr. Susie Burke </strong></p><p>Check out her website <a href="https://www.susieburke.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here </a></p><p>Subscribe to Emily Writes <a href="https://emilywrites.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here </a></p><p><strong>More about Hannah Ritchie </strong></p><p>Author of Not the End of the World, check out her website and books <a href="https://hannahritchie.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here </a></p><p><strong>More about The Conceivable Future </strong></p><p>Written by Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, their website is <a href="https://www.conceivablefuture.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here </a></p><p><strong>Tedx Talk: Changing the World: Why it Fails and What Works</strong></p><p>By Winnifred Louis, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI4eSI-GbXM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">watch it here </a></p><p>Thanks for joining me on this episode of Because Why?!</p><p>Mā te wā - see you next week.</p><p>You can get involved with the podcast online in the meantime, of course.</p><p>Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatwhatsicall.com</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becausewhypod/</p><p>You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/</p><p>Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/</p><p>For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/</p>
September 29, 2025
Did you fall for the myth? How misinformation & racism made MSG a monster
<p>MSG causes headaches, chest tightness, tingling arms and weakness - or at least that’s what we’ve all been told. For decades, MSG was considered public enemy number one, banned from restaurants and demonised in the media. But why? </p><p>MSG is everywhere: in tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, even breast milk. So how did it become a “toxic chemical killer” in the public imagination? </p><p>Today I’m breaking down the bizarre story of MSG, from its origins in Japan, to its rise across Asia and the West, through to the flawed science and racism that turned it into a food villain. </p><p>So, because why are we so afraid of MSG? </p><p>In this episode let's unpack:</p><ul><li>The discovery of MSG and the origin of umami</li><li>How MSG spread across Asia and into Western diets</li><li>Why “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” started from just one letter</li><li>The flawed studies that fuelled the MSG scare</li><li>The racial undertones behind the MSG panic</li><li>Why MSG is actually safer than table salt</li><li>How modern chefs and TikTok are reclaiming MSG as “umami dust”</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks for joining me on this episode of Because Why?!</p><p>Mā te wā - see you next week.</p><p>You can get involved with the podcast online in the meantime, of course.</p><p>Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatwhatsicall.com</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becausewhypod/</p><p>You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/</p><p>Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/</p><p>For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/</p>
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