Why do we sneeze — and why does it feel so good? Roxie unpacks the science, strangeness, and secret beauty behind this tiny explosion of air and instinct. From the “sneeze center” in your brainstem to sunlight sneezes, pepper triggers, and ancient myths, she explores how something so small can say so much about being human. Warm, funny, and oddly poetic — it’s another cozy late-night dive into the mysteries of the body. “Be good to your noses, be kind to your bodies… and stay curious.”
Warm, curious, and gently funny, this episode reminds us that even something as small as a sneeze can tell a story about what it means to be alive.
🧠 Topics covered:
How sneezing actually works (and why we can’t do it in our sleep)
Sunlight, pepper, and other surprising sneeze triggers
Cultural myths and history of “God bless you”
Why sneezing connects us more than we think
💬 “Be good to your noses, be kind to your bodies… and stay curious.”