073 Why Swearing is Good for You with Emma Byrne

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• Why swearing is good for you
• The gender difference between men and women and swearing
• Regional swearing and what this means for characterisation 
• Why swearing helps you manage pain
• How swearing works in different areas of the brain

This week’s question is:  what is your favorite swear word?

Recommendation of the week is: The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger

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