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“Why Do We Yawn When Others Do?”

6 min · 13 nov 2025
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Ever catch someone’s yawn and instantly do it too? Yeah, same. Turns out it’s not just sleepiness — it’s empathy in motion. In this episode, Roxie unpacks why yawns spread faster than gossip and what they reveal about how our brains connect. From mirror neurons and social syncing to anxious pre-exam yawns and childhood copycats, she explores how something so small says something huge about being human. Expect science with side-eye humor, cozy late-night vibes, and a few actual yawns along the way. Stay curious — and maybe stretch first.

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