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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 Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

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4/21/2023

83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome' artwork

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83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome'

The Psychology of your 20s

On this episode we break down the science and psychology of the internet and TikTok sensation of "lucky girl syndrome". We explore the ideas and theories behind self fulfilling prophecies, confirmation bias, goal-oriented behaviour, brain anatomy and the power of positive affirmations on shifting our mindset to reveal whether lucky girl syndrome is fact or fiction, and where ideas of privilege and personality come in. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4/18/2023

82. The psychology of emotional unavailability artwork

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82. The psychology of emotional unavailability

The Psychology of your 20s

This week we are discussing the science and psychology of emotional unavailability and breaking down the misconceptions and myths about emotional unavailability in our 20's, particularly when it comes to dating people who won't commit. We’re going to break down exactly what emotional unavailability versus availability looks like and how it manifests in relationships, what emotional unavailability means on a personal, individual level, the difference between men and women when it comes to this concept and how to develop emotional availability and grow closer to the ones we love and attract those who are equally emotionally available. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4/12/2023

81. Date yourself instead ft. Lyss Boss artwork

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81. Date yourself instead ft. Lyss Boss

The Psychology of your 20s

This week we are joined by Lyss Boss, the host of Date Yourself Instead, to discuss dating in our 20's, particularly what it means to deliberately choose to be single, how we can learn from past relationships and heal our attachment styles. Alongside this we dive into the psychology behind karmic relationships, repeating toxic patterns in relationships and learning to move on through authenticity and creativity. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4/7/2023

80. Why you should take risks in your 20’s artwork

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80. Why you should take risks in your 20’s

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This week we discuss the psychology behind why we all should be prepared to talk risks and push beyond our comfort zone in our 20’s. This topic has a lot of personal relevance for me right now, which I share in this episode, but there is also a lot of science and psychology that is incredibly compelling and persuasive as to why taking a risk is a good thing! From studies on the impact of regret and inaction, to existential dread and the difference between bounded and unbounded risk, we are going to break down all of the explanations behind taking that leap of faith in our 20’s. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3/30/2023

79. The psychology of breakups artwork

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79. The psychology of breakups

The Psychology of your 20s

Breakups and heartache are a universal experience in our 20’s. But what exactly happens to our minds, our bodies and our emotions at the end of a relationship? This week we will break down the psychology and the science behind breakups, heartbreak and moving on. We will explore the theory of withdrawal, stages of grief, conditioning and the psychology behind why ‘no contact’ really does work to hopefully provide some solace to all the heartbroken out there on what exactly a breakup does to our psychology. Buy merch here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3/23/2023

78. Let’s talk about eating disorders artwork

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78. Let’s talk about eating disorders

The Psychology of your 20s

In this episode we break down the psychology behind eating disorders - from anorexia to bulimia and binge eating disorder. Amalie Lee, the Host of the Recovery Talk podcast joins us to discuss her own experience with anorexia and as an eating disorder recovery coach as we break down the triggers and origins of eating disorders, the misconceptions, how they impact our psychological and emotional well-being and the journey to healing and recovery. If you or someone you know needs help or for further information and psychological services on eating disorders, please see the following: Australia - The Butterfly Foundation https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/ USA - National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org UK - Beat Eating Disorders https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Canada - National Eating Disorder Information Centre https://nedic.ca Worldwide - https://www.verywellmind.com/leading-eating-disorder-charities-and-organizations-4145389 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3/16/2023

77. Why do we worry about the future? artwork

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77. Why do we worry about the future?

The Psychology of your 20s

This week on the podcast we discuss the experience of worrying and overthinking the future. From anticipatory anxiety, the the illusion of control, paradox of choice and self preservation, anxiety about the future has a lot of psychological origins that we will unpack in todays episode to try and find freedom from future spiralling and embrace the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3/9/2023

76. Hookup culture and casual dating in your 20’s ft. Louise Rumball artwork

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76. Hookup culture and casual dating in your 20’s ft. Louise Rumball

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This week we dive into the psychology behind hookup culture and casual dating in our 20’s. We are joined by the host of The Openhouse Podcast, Louise Rumball, as we discuss the cultural and societal changes that have contributed to this sexual liberation, what happens to our brain during and after a hookup, empowering ourselves through pleasure but also healthy boundaries and the science and personal stories behind why casual dating may not be for everyone. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3/2/2023

75. Healing your inner child! artwork

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75. Healing your inner child!

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This week on the show we dive into what it really means to heal your inner child. From reparenting to relearning your attachment style, the power of play and protecting your inner childlike wonder and curiosity, we discuss the psychology and everyday practices we can enact to connect and heal our inner child wounds and bring that joy and vulnerability to our adult lives. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2/23/2023

74. Outgrowing friendships artwork

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74. Outgrowing friendships

The Psychology of your 20s

This week on the show we deep dive into why we outgrow our friendships as we enter our 20’s. We often have a romanticised idea that friendships last a lifetime, but during this decade we realise that it’s a lot more nuanced. We explore the main factors behind the friendship “fizzle”, why it’s a normal part of growing up, how we can handle the emotions that come along with and learn to value solitude and be selective when it comes to our friendships. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2/16/2023

73. The complete guide to therapy in your 20’s artwork

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73. The complete guide to therapy in your 20’s

The Psychology of your 20s

This week we deep dive into everything there is to know about therapy in our 20’s. From identifying when you need therapy, to finding the right therapist, the different types of therapy that are available, some of the misconceptions about therapy and the details of your first session, this episode provides all the information to remove some of the mysticism and stigma behind getting some help for your mental health in your 20’s. Listen now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2/14/2023

72. Attachment styles, non-negotiables and dating men ft. Chidera Eggerue artwork

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72. Attachment styles, non-negotiables and dating men ft. Chidera Eggerue

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This week I am joined by Chidera Eggerue, otherwise known as the Slumflower, host of the Slumflower Hour and author of the Number 1 Sunday Times Bestsellers What a Time to be Alone (2018) and How to Get Over a Boy (2020) to discuss attachment styles, how to set boundaries and non-negotiables when dating men. We discuss the own hard lessons we’ve learnt through our intimate relationships, how to reclaim your power, the psychology behind why we accept the bare minimum and so much more. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2/9/2023

71. The secret to self confidence artwork

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71. The secret to self confidence

The Psychology of your 20s

This weeks episode we deep dive into the psychology self confidence and how we can master our sense of confidence and self assurance to be the best versions of ourselves. We discuss the elements that make up confidence, the impact of nature versus nurture and the difference between self confidence and arrogance. We also explore some of the evidence-based strategies that we can use to improve our self esteem and why “faking it till you make it” is more than just a saying. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2/2/2023

70. The psychology of gossip artwork

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70. The psychology of gossip

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In this weeks episode we discuss the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we gossip. We explore the origins of gossip, the different forms of gossip and how it influences our 20’s, particularly our social connections and sense of community. We also dive into the downsides of rumours and slander, how gossip has evolved with social media and discuss how we can break free of the cycle of gossip in our lives and create more positive conversations and relationships. Listen now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1/27/2023

69. Codependent relationships in our 20’s artwork

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69. Codependent relationships in our 20’s

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This week we discuss codependency and how it can manifest in our friendships and relationships in our 20’s. We break down some of the misconceptions around codependency, the origins of the terms and early signs our relationships may be codependent. We also dive into the difference between healthy dependency and maladapative codependency and how we can recenter and restore balanced and mutual relationships with those in our lives. Thank you to today’s sponsor, Athletic Greens. Please use the following link for a FREE one year supply for immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs at www.athleticgreens.com/Jemma See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1/20/2023

68. The myth of the “dream job” artwork

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68. The myth of the “dream job”

The Psychology of your 20s

This week we discuss the idea of the dream job, whether it is fact or fiction? We discuss where the idea of the “dream job” comes from, why we feel so much pressure around deciding what we want to do with our lives, career anxiety and how to rebalance our relationship with our professional lives in our 20’s. Listen now to learn more. Thank you to today’s sponsor, Athletic Greens. Please use the following link for a FREE one year supply for immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs at www.athleticgreens.com/Jemma See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1/12/2023

67. Embracing your authentic self artwork

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67. Embracing your authentic self

The Psychology of your 20s

This week we discuss the psychology of authenticity and how we can discover and therefore embrace our authentic selves. We discuss what it is to be authentic, why we suffer when we are disconnected from our true selves and the daily practices we can incorporate to live authentically, be vulnerable and consistent with our core self and values. Thank you to todays sponsor Athletic Greens. Please use the following link for a FREE one year supply for immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs at www.athleticgreens.com/Jemma See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1/5/2023

66. Dating in our 20’s - why we date the wrong people artwork

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66. Dating in our 20’s - why we date the wrong people

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This week I bring on a special guest and a close friend, artist Sydney Farey, to discuss the horrors and surprises of dating in our 20’s. We discuss the psychology behind why we are attracted to the wrong people, the impact of our childhood and early relationships on our romantic lives and how to prioritise yourself whilst we date during our 20’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12/30/2022

65. The psychology of New Years Resolutions artwork

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65. The psychology of New Years Resolutions

The Psychology of your 20s

This week we break down the psychology of New Years resolutions, the significance of the new year for making goals and promises to ourselves, why we set New Years resolutions, the typical reasons we tend to fail and how to be successful. We explore self efficacy, personal development theory and the psychology behind failure to understand how we can achieve our 2023 goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12/26/2022

64. Tis the season to feel lonely artwork

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64. Tis the season to feel lonely

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This week we discuss loneliness, particularly around the holiday season. Why is it that we feel so lonely during that period between the holidays and the new year, whether we are surrounded by family or spending our time alone and what are some of the explanations for this feeling. We discuss the benefits and downsides of solitude, how to overcome loneliness and why the holiday season can be so difficult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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