
Exploring the behaviours that shape our relationships, with ourselves and with others 💬 ‘Why Do I…?’ is a podcast about the behaviours and patterns that show up in our relationships, and what happens when we start to notice them. Hosted by Tom Stroud, the series follows on from Why Do Men, which explored male behaviour in dating and relationships. This season broadens the lens, moving away from e... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

We’re told getting older means losing value.
So we chase youth like it can save us.
Tell ourselves we’re “still young.”
But after my full conversation with Poorna Bell, I’ve been reflecting on something deeper…
Aging isn’t the problem.
The story we... more
We're told that aging is something to dread.
That it means slowing down. Becoming invisible. Losing your edge.
So instead… we obsess over looking younger. We buy the creams. We scroll past women our age doing incredible things.
In this episode o... more
We’re told needing people is weak.
So we handle everything on our own.
Tell ourselves we’re “fine”.
But I’ve realised something recently…
Connection isn’t the reward for having your life together.
It’s the thing that helps you get there.
Loneline... more
We’re told anger is a bad thing.
So a lot of us just… stop feeling it.
Or at least, we think we do.
After my conversation with Sam Parker, I realised something uncomfortable:
I don’t really feel anger… and that might be the problem.
Because you ca... more
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A candid, relationship-focused show centered on how people form, sustain, and sometimes sabotage connections. Across recent episodes, the conversation swings from long-term intimacy, attachment, and therapy to dating dynamics, love bombing, and masculinity in modern dating. Guests range from relationship educators and wellness experts to creators with lived experiences, offering practical tools, personal stories, and frameworks that listeners can apply in their own relationships. The format blends personal reflection with expert perspective and occasional sponsor segments, making it approachable for people seeking deeper self-understanding or actionable relationship advice.
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Why Do I…? launched a year ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Why Do I…? include:
1. Poorna Bell
2. Sam Parker
3. Henika Patel
4. Julius Cowdrey
5. Sasha Pallari
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8. Lucy Rout
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