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The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on

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472. What ACTUALLY makes people compatible?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/22

Is a 'spark' all that it takes to be compatible in the long-term? What about sharing the same interests, personality or sense of humour? Or is it something more deep and intangible? In today’s episode, we explore what ACTUALLY makes two people right for each other, and why the things that draw us together aren’t always the things that keep us together. Watch on Netflix: HERE We discuss: Chemistry versus long-term compatibility Why shared values matter more than shared hobbies The

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471. The psychology of weddings

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/19

Why is there so much pressure for your wedding to be the best day of your life? And what happens when that pressure gets in the way of actually enjoying it?Today, we’re unpacking the psychology of weddings: the expectations, money, family dynamics and friendship tensions that come with saying “I do”. Watch on Netflix: HERE We explore: Why the “perfect wedding” can leave us feeling disappointed How weddings became such extravagant events Social media, comparison

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26:48

470. Are the love languages a big myth?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/17

Do you really have a love language? And does learning your partner’s actually make your relationship better? In this bonus episode of our debunking psychology series, we unpack the truth behind one of the most popular ideas in modern dating. We explore: Where the five love languages came from and their religious roots The controversial advice in Gary Chapman’s original book What the research actually says about love languages and relationship satisfaction Why lasting love might

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42:45

469. The psychology of embarrassment

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/15

We blush, we look away, we replay the moment for hours (or years) after it happened, becoming convinced that everyone noticed far more than they probably did. Embarrassment is an interesting and complex emotion, but it can help us recognise social expectations and communicate how our behaviour affects others. Watch on Netflix: HERE We explore:• When we first develop the capacity to feel embarrassed• Why we blush and the role of embarrassment in trust• Why some of us feel

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468. The psychology of brain fog

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/12

Brain fog is so much more than just feeling tired. It's that frustrating feeling of knowing what you want to say or do, but your brain simply won't cooperate. And whilst it's incredibly common, we're only just beginning to understand what actually causes it. Watch on Netflix: HERE In today's episode, we're breaking down the fascinating new research behind brain fog, including: The three main causes of brain fog, from physical depletion to cognitive overload and neurological disruption Why

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42:22

467. The psychology of the cab theory

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/08

Does the taxi cab theory actually explain why some people suddenly become ready to settle down, or is it just another dating myth? In this episode, we’re breaking down the psychology behind the infamous, Sex and The City taxi cab theory and asking whether timing really can determine who we end up with. We explore commitment readiness, the social clock, why our relationship priorities change as we age, and the painful psychology of watching someone give their next partner everything they

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466. How your environment programs your behaviour...

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/05

How much of your behaviour is really “you” - and how much has been shaped by the environments around you? In this episode, we explore how childhood, relationships, social expectations, habits and physical spaces can influence the way we think, feel and behave. From nervous-system responses and beliefs about what is possible for us, to the people we pursue, the habits we repeat and the versions of ourselves that present in different places, we look at the psychology of how environments

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32:30

465. The psychology of the placebo effect

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/04

In this bonus episode, we’re looking at the placebo effect - what it is, how it became an important part of medical research, and why an inactive treatment can sometimes produce genuine changes how we feel, and what this tells us about the relationship between the brain, body and experience of receiving care. The FULL Debunking Psychology playlist: HERE We explore:• How placebos became an important part of scientific research• Some of the earliest placebo experiments•

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56:22

464. The psychology of cults

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/10/01

From abusive MLM’s and wellness programs to doomsday sects and UFO religions, we’re all fascinated by cults. Their mystery offers us a way to explore the darkest recesses of human behaviour, while remaining seemingly out of their reach. But how do we actually define a cult? Watch on Netflix: HERE In this episode, we look at popular examples of cults, understand how they’re organised and recruit followers, and examine what makes some people so vulnerable to joining. We unpack:

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48:28

463. The 5 reasons you’re not as behind as you think

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/28

In our 20s, we’re all vulnerable to feeling that we’re falling behind. Whether it be chasing the perfect job, relationship, friends, living situation, trip abroad, or something else, we’re led to believe that there’s a certain window of time that we should be achieving certain milestones within. In this episode, we unpack: • Why social media makes us compare ourselves with ‘the best’• The figures behind what people in their 20s really have - and

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462. The truth about the Stanford Prison Experiment

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/27

The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous studies in psychology, but also one of the most controversial. In this bonus episode, we look at what actually happened in the basement of Stanford University in 1971. We explore: The landscape of psychological research at the time of the study How participants were selected and assigned roles The theatrical procedure of the study The unexpected outcomes and why it was stopped early Ethical lessons around consent and researcher responsibility

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37:59

461. 10 things I NEEDED 21 year old me to know

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/24

If I could sit down with my 21-year-old self, there are a few things I would definitely want to say. Today, I'm going to say them, like 'don't even THINK about moving in with that guy, use your savings account, care less about grades' and a few more. I also asked you guys, the listeners, about your biggest regrets from your early 20s so we can all learn from each other (how nice is that). Watch on Netflix: HERE We discuss: Why the right relationship should expand your life, not shrink it Why you

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460. The psychology of 'good girl' syndrome

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/21

Many of us are conditioned to believe that being described as kind, nice, accommodating and generous are the key to overall happiness. But when these traits veer into Good Girl Syndrome, we can be left with a pathological need to please others, be hypervigilant towards others’ emotions, and ultimately suppress how we really feel. In this episode, we explore the origins of Good Girl Syndrome, understand the mental and physical cost of emotional suppression, and learn how to challenge this early

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459. I'm so tired of being ambitious

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/17

Ambition feels like my entire personality and I'm trying to fix that. Who are we beyond our ambition? In a world that only cares about success, output and productivity, what do we feel like we'll lose when we slow down? Watch on Netflix: HERE In this episode I explore: The psychology of highly ambitious people The lies that ambition tells us How ambition steals your joy How to value yourself beyond your output What matters more than ambition The way to slow ambition and why it builds more If you

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458. Can embracing stress actually help us?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/14

Stress has a reputation for burning us out, torching our relationships and even causing our lives to end prematurely. But not all stress is created equal. In this episode, we explore the difference between eustress - good stress - and distress, understand why our experience of stress is rooted in our perception of it, and understand how we can harness stress as a powerful force for motivation, energy and well-being. Watch on Netflix: HERE We unpack:• The difference between eustress - good

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457. The psychology of 'false' memories

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/12

We treat our memories like a reliable recording of the past. We remember what happened, how we felt, where we were, and what was said. But what if our account is more like a subjective recollection of events? In this episode, we explore the concept of false memories – how they form, why this matters in our everyday lives, and their more serious potential impacts. We explore:• The cognitive mechanisms behind false memories• The misinformation effect and the car crash study•

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456. Why does feeling sad sometimes feel so good?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/10

Why does feeling sad sometimes feel... so good? Whether it’s putting on the saddest song you know, rewatching a movie that always makes you cry, indulging in a little self-pity or finally letting yourself have a good sob, there is something strangely satisfying about sadness. And psychology may be able to explain why. In this episode, we explore the surprising psychological value of sadness, including: Why sadness can sometimes feel pleasurable The psychology of sad songs and sad movies The

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455. Why does time start flying in our 20s?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/07

It’s a known fact that time moves faster as we get older, but what does this really mean, and can we slow it down? In this episode, we’re going to try to make sense of why flies as we enter our 20s - from memory, to novelty, eye movements and the effects of COVID. Watch on Netflix: HERE We explore: Different types of time: measured vs. perceived What makes time feel fast and slow? The effect of the pandemic The relationship between time and age How social media is making time go faster

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454. The oedipus complex

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/06

The Oedipus complex is one of Freud’s most renowned and shocking ideas. In this episode, we dive into the origins of the theory and whether anything really remains once its gendered assumptions and controversial sexual claims are stripped away. We explore:- How the Greek tragedy of Oedipus inspired Freud’s theory- What Freud meant by unconscious childhood desire and parental rivalry- The importance of the phallic stage- How Freud believed it was resolved - and what fixation was thought

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453. 7 facts you need to know about your brain

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2026/09/03

There are a surprising number of myths and misconceptions about the brain, particularly with regards to its development in our 20s. In this episode, we unpack a number of surprising facts and studies about the brain so that we can in turn better understand how to make the most of our 20s. Watch on Netflix: HERE We unpack:• The science of neuroplasticity and how our brain can rewire itself• Why, on a cognitive level, a broken heart may not be so different from a broken arm• How much of

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