Revenge is one of the strongest human emotions, but does getting even really bring the satisfaction we imagine?

In this episode of It's A Small World!, Tanya and Mich explore why we seek revenge, whether it's ever justified, and the difference between revenge, justice and healing.

Inspired by Lily Allen's latest album, written in the wake of her marriage breakdown, Tanya reflects on seeing her perform live and asks whether turning pain into creativity is its own form of revenge.

The conversation also delves into Mich's personal experience of stalking, the powerful themes explored in the play Punch, and why our desire to retaliate can sometimes say more about our own hurt than the person we're trying to hurt.

Along the way, they discuss the psychology of revenge, whether forgiveness is really the harder option, and ask one simple question:

If you had the chance to get even... would you?

As always, this isn't about telling you what to think - it's about exploring the ideas together.

Show links:

Lily Allen - West End Girl https://amzn.to/3Qwy5eB

This week on It's A Small World!, we're exploring one of the most fascinating, and controversial, subjects out there: Past Life Regression.

Can hypnosis really unlock memories from another lifetime, or is something else happening inside our minds?

Tanya shares her own recent past life regression experience, while we discuss the science behind hypnosis, famous case studies, including the work of Dr Ian Stevenson, and the arguments from both believers and sceptics.

As always, we're not here to tell you what to think. Our aim is simply to explore the evidence, ask questions and encourage open-minded conversation.

Have you ever experienced déjà vu, unexplained fears, or a feeling that you've lived before?

We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Show links:

Book. - Many Lives, Many Masters https://amzn.to/4wqc28H

For Past Life Regression visit Jane Osbourne - https://jane-osborne.com/

What do circuses, influencers, celebrities, reality TV and social media all have in common?

More than you might think.

In this week's episode of It's A Small World, Tanya and Mich use the life and legacy of P.T. Barnum as a starting point to explore something much bigger: why humans are so fascinated by spectacle.

From The Greatest Showman to The Prestige, from theatre audiences to TikTok virality, this conversation explores charisma, illusion, performance, identity and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.

Why are some people magnetic?
Why do audiences willingly suspend disbelief?
Are influencers simply modern-day showmen?
And do humans need wonder just as much as they need truth?

Thoughtful, philosophical and surprisingly relevant to modern life, this episode isn't really about Barnum at all.

It's about us.

Because perhaps humans don't just watch performance...

Maybe we live it.

Links:

The Greatest Showman https://amzn.to/4x4oSKN

The Prestige https://amzn.to/4ac0UTZ

The True Life of The Worlds Greatest Showman https://amzn.to/43aXjBU