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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. My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean For business enquires please email

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185. Living with your parents in your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/04/09

More and more 20 something year olds are choosing to live with their parents; we are moving out later and a lot of us are boomeranging (coming back home after moving out). In today's episode we explore the emotional and psychological impacts of living with your parents in your 20s, why more of us are living at home because of financial anxiety or housing insecurity, how to handle conflict with your parents whilst you're still living under their roof and 6 tips for a successful living at home

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184. How to get your spark back

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/04/05

We lose our spark and love for life for many reasons: burnout, mental ill health, people pleasing, a breakup. When we do it can feel like life gets very boring, it loses colour, we lose interest and we can become cynical towards all of the small joys and brilliance of being alive and being human. In this episode we break down six tips for getting your spark back: The power of rest Choosing to live light versus live heavy Reconnecting with your inner child + play Seeking inspiration in the

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38:35

183. Disliking your friends partner

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/04/02

You're not going to get along with everyone and one of those people you don't get along with might end up dating someone you love i.e your friend. Disliking your friends partner often stems from one of three reasons: your dating preferences don't match, you're experiencing platonic jealousy, you're genuinely worried about this other person being bad for your friend, exploitative or abusive. We talk about all three of these outcomes in today's episode along with what to do in response: do you stay

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182. Social media is ruining my mental health

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/29

Social media is impacting our mental health in ways we are not ready or willing to acknowledge, and it's time we talk about it. In today's episode we discuss all the psychology of social media and how it is embedded in our social lives, our relationships, our beliefs, our daily routines, our news and our self worth. We break down how social media was designed to be addictive, how it captures more of our time than we think, the differences between people who have been on social media for over 10

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181. The psychology of father wounds

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/26

Father wounds arise from a disorganised or complicated relationship with our father figure - either due to them being physically or emotionally absent, harsh and critical, unfeeling or abusive and can result in a number of dysfunctional behaviours and emotional patterns as we grow older. In this episode we are breaking down the psychology of father wounds and discussing: The origins of father wounds and the role of generational trauma Mother wounds versus father wounds Attachment theory and

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180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/22

In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk about all the frustrations, stressors, misconceptions and hard moments of our 20s and why it's only going to get BETTER from here. We talk about: Shifting from a 'what if' to a 'what is' or 'what else' mindset Why we fear uncertainity Milestone anxiety Sliding versus deciding Catastrophic thinking Insecure and anxious attachment styles vs. insecure and anxious moments And so much more Listen

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38:27

179. Why can't I cry?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/19

Sometimes all we want to do is a have a big, old fashioned sob and when we can't it leads us feeling emotionally pent up, defective and frustrated. There's an explanation for why we go through periods where we are unable to cry. In today's episode we discuss: The evolutionary function of crying Crying as an attachment behaviour The difference between basal, reflex and emotional tears The 4 major reasons we struggle with crying How to heal your connection with your emotions How we process

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178. 5 steps for building self discipline

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/15

Self discipline is the key ingredient to unlocking everything you want in life. But despite that many of us treat it like its optional and believe the narrative that self discipline requires perfection, requires sacrifice and is too hard. Actually, self discipline is anything but, it is actually the road of least resistance. In this episode we break down 5 tips for building self discipline in any area of life: Understanding your motivation Leveraging social accountability and desirability

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42:09

177. Understanding our fear of intimacy

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/12

Love is scary. There are so many opportunities to be hurt, to be let down, to have thing turn out in a way we never wanted them to. But it's also one of the best things in live and brings incredible joy and fulfilment. Why is it that some of us avoid the experience all together. In today's episode we are going to discuss the fear of intimacy in all its forms. We will discuss: Signs you have a fear of intimacy (serial dating, situationships, emotional avoidance) Childhood and early relationship

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176. A conversation with my Mum

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/08

This International Women's Day as part of iHeart's Women Take the Mic Initiative, I'm bringing on my Mum for a vulnerable chat about our relationship as mother and daughter, what she's learned from being a mother, what she would do differently, life lessons and her success in a male dominated field. We discuss everything from motherhood, child-parent dynamics, feminism and career advice. It's a beautiful conversation, one that I'll hold dearly for a long time and we hope you enjoy, listen

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175. Living alone in your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/05

This week we are discussing the ups and downs of living alone in your 20s: from the freedom and independence, to the loneliness and social isolation, financial anxiety and stress, but the authenticity and emotional maturity that comes with it. We talk about: Why being alone doesn't make you lonely Sliders versus deciders - why you should wait before moving in with a partner Cognitive distortions and overspending Lifestyle creep Habits for building social connection and community How to

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40:31

174. Retroactive jealousy

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/03/01

Feeling jealous over our partners past can feel highly irrational, but its still a feeling many of us have and contributes to a lot of obsessive and unhealthy behaviours like stalking their exes, asking intrusive questions, starting arguments in hopes of getting the reassurance we need. In today's episode, we talk about the psychology of retroactive jealousy, including its origins and how to move past your jealous feelings. We will talk about: How past relationships and trauma create

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173. Your guide to panic attacks

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/27

Panic attacks are awful, they sneak up on us in the worst moments and make us feel overwhelmed by an invisible fear. In today's episode we are going to talk through the psychology of panic attacks including:Why they occur? Panic disorders vs. panic attacks The flight, fight, freeze or fawn response The car alarm analogy The function of anxiety and panic Anxiety avoidance vs. acceptance 7 evidence based tips for managing panic attacks We also have a 7 minute meditation at the end of the

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172. I'm scared of getting older

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/22

It's my birthday. Let's talk about my fear of growing older. Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thepsychologyofyour20s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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171. Changing careers in your 20s ft. The Career...

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/20

Our 20s are one of the best times for us to change careers. Perhaps you're feeling burntout, bored, unmotivated, craving something bigger, something with purpose or better hours, a change from the life and job you currently have. In this episode we break down how we can change careers in our 20s, some of the challenges, how to manage the financial insecurity, the signs your old job is not right for you and discovering your true mission and purpose and life (even if it doesn't always revolve around

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170. The psychology of acne

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/16

Acne has just as many emotional and mental symptoms as it does physical. Having acne in our 20s is a significant source of insecurity, frustration and hopelessness, impacting how we go about making new friends, dating, career opportunities and so much more. In this episode we break down the psychology of acne, investigating the myths about the causes of acne, the subsequent stigma towards acne, the mental consequences we are observing more and more, the impact of social media and facetune, along

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169. The mental load in relationships

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/13

Sustaining a relationship has a lot more to do with the division of domestic, emotional and physical labour. A massive component is the mental load - the additional energy that goes into organising, scheduling and managing the daily tasks, chores and things that need to be done whilst also accounting for your partners needs. It's not a secret that women carry a lot more of the mental load than their male counterparts and in this episode we break down exactly why that is, how an unfair division of

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37:20

168. Do you really need closure?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/08

The end of a relationship or a friendship can leave us with a lot of unanswered questions, especially when the split is sudden, out of the blue, and the other person is unresponsive. In other instances, we don't quite know what went wrong and are looking for answers. In today's episode we talk about the elusive myth that is closure: whether we need it, how to get it, and why we should not rely on others to provide us with permission to move on. We also discuss the closure cycle and the reasons we

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167. 5 steps to build a life you love

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/05

A considerable question for those of us in our 20s is how do we create a good life? What does it mean to design a life we love and how exactly do we do that? In today's episode we break down five ways we can do this, including: Deconstructing your old life for your new one + the Odyssey Plan Prototyping your new life + the 15 minute rule Addition through subtraction Pursue daily joy Positive future planning + dopamine scheduling Listen now! Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the

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166. Fantasy bonding - is it love or delusion?

The Psychology of your 20s ·

2024/02/02

Sometimes we become more attached to the idea of someone and their potential, than the reality of who they actually are. We begin to project our wants and desires on to them and ignore the red flags, the disappointments, the truth. This is what we call fantasy bonding and it prevents us from seeing someone for who they truly are, causes us to be lead along and invest in the wrong people. In this episode, we break down the psychology of fantasy bonding, including: The origins of fantasy bonding in

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