What kind of action can effect change? How can we do our bit? Is it okay to help people so we look good on Instagram? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve as they try to wrap their heads around all this. This week, Mae has a bone to pick with Bob Dylan, Bisha's been looking at women who've changed the world and Ned's started a blog and wants you all to know. GrownUpLand's very own Steve Ali is in the studio to discuss his experience of being both a refugee and an activist.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

What does it mean to be happy? What are the most reliable sources of joy? Is the world a sadder place these days? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will have a pop at working it all out. This week, Mae reveals her happiest memory (it involves a doughnut), Bisha investigates whether social media is making us feel worse and Ned tidies his room to find joy. Comedian and host of the Guilty Feminist podcast (and co-creator of GrownUpLand) Deborah Frances-White is in the studio to discuss morning coats and eyebrows, and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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What is the future of food? How do we navigate modern wellness culture? When is it ethical to eat someone else's leftovers? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae discusses her hatred of activated charcoal, Bisha investigates artificial meat and Ned tries being vegan for a week. Great British Bake Off legend Tom Gilliford gives us the inside track on his time in the famous tent and helps solve your food related dilemmas, and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective by offering advice on a chicken jalfrezi crisis.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

When is it ethical to lie to someone? How can we tell when someone is deceiving us? What are the most common lies we tell ourselves? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae wonders how to beat a lie detector test, Bisha investigates why children are such good liars and Ned has his mind read. Professional mentalist Philip Escoffey blows the gang's minds with his magical powers/mind reading ability/incredible magic tricks (you decide which) and Steve Ali speaks his truth, as always. It's a really good episode, honest.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Life is more stressful than ever, so how do people unwind these days? What makes for a great night out? Is raw cabbage the best way to treat a hangover? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae wonders if millennials are the most sensible generation ever, Bisha investigates the most popular ways to party hard and Ned has a hangover. Comedian, actor, writer and DJ Felicity Ward tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective, as always.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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Will robots rule the earth? Is virtual reality better than actual reality? Is time an illusion?! Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to solve these classic quandaries. This week, Mae doesn't want immortality, Bisha reveals that she is in fact a robot (as suspected) and Ned tries his pixelated hand at VR gaming. Time transcending comedian Bec Hill tries to solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts our listener's failed hover-board dreams into perspective.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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What qualities should we be looking for in a role model? How do we square someone’s admirable qualities with their flaws? Can it be humanly possible for Dave Grohl to be as nice as he seems? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae reveals why she spent hours in the rain waiting for Eddie Izzard, Bisha investigates the role of luck in success and Ned meets his very own role model (albeit over Skype). One of the brains behind (very cool) music platform Boiler Room, Gabriel Szatan, tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective, as always.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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Are we facing a loneliness epidemic? Is loneliness the same as being alone? Is social media making us feel less social? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve who will try to figure it all out. This week, Mae wonders if you can be lonely in a crowded room, Bisha investigates the impact of loneliness on our health and Ned tries yoga and becomes at one with the universe - and his hamstrings. Comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales of firefighting in the Calais refugee camp.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

How are dating apps changing our love lives? Is single life underrated? Which GIF is the best/worst conversation starter? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to answer these highly complex questions. This week, the gang reveal some of their dodgiest dating stories. Comedian, actor, radio & TV presenter Johnny Cochrane tries to help solve your dilemmas and Steve Ali puts everything into perspective with tales of the Calais Jungle dating scene.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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Can money buy happiness? Should we save it, spend it or just try not to think about it? How much does Ned spend on kebabs? Join Mae, Bisha, Ned and Steve to answer these highly complex questions. This week, money makes Mae feel sick, Bisha investigates the jobs of the future and Ned tries to stick to a budget. Comedian, actress and writer Cariad Lloyd joins the gang to help unpick your dilemmas and Steve Ali will be here to put everything into perspective.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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