The Psychology of your 20s

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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 

  1. 1d ago

    479. Why you're not who you want to be (yet)

    Most of us have an idea of the person we would like to become - more confident, more successful, healthier, calmer, more disciplined. But where did that ideal come from? And is it actually ours? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind the real and ideal self, asking what happens when the person we are feels increasingly distant from the person we think we should be. Watch on Netflix: HERE We explore: Where the idea of the real and ideal self comes from The role of congruence for self-esteem and well-being How conditions of worth can disconnect us from what we truly want The difference between Rogers’ real/ideal self and Winnicott’s true/false self How to differentiate your ideal from your ought self How to identify goals to reflect your own values Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  Our favourite sources:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jad.12111 https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.94.3.319 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144518301396?via%3Dihub  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 3d ago

    478. The 5 most important psychology studies for your 20s

    Of the thousands of psychology papers I’ve read for this podcast, these are five I think every 20 something should know about. Today, we’re exploring the research that could change how you think about feeling behind, getting rejected, finding love and chasing success. We discuss: The two types of quarter life crisis and what each can teach us Why your 20s don’t have to be the best years of your life How rejection can increase your desire to take control Why your friendships deserve as much attention as your romantic life The hidden cost of tying your self-worth to money Five studies, five massive themes for our 20s and so much to take away. Listen now! Read the studies: https://doi.org/10.1177/2167696818764144 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3332527/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12097955/ https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075251321385 https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220910872 Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 5d ago

    477. The psychology of beauty

    Why do certain things stop us in our tracks? A beautiful sunset, a painting, even the way light shines through the window in the morning. Where does this sense of beauty actually come from? Does it exist objectively in the world, or is it something our brains create? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind what makes something beautiful, and how the brain processes aesthetic experiences. Watch on Netflix: HERE We explore:•        The function of the aesthetic triad•        Why experiencing beauty can feel rewarding•        Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder?•        Why familiarity, culture and personal experience can change what we find beautiful•        How nature generates a sense of awe•        Why we see beauty in ugliness•        Why we need to look for more beauty in the everyday Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  Our favourite sources:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24768244/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3130765/ https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-21454-002  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Nov 2

    476. Why you need more rituals!

    In a culture increasingly organised around productivity and individual choice, many of our repeated behaviours have become about efficiency rather than meaning. In this episode, we explore why even very small rituals - a meal, a walk, a song, a candle - can give shape and significance to ordinary life, particularly in our 20s. Watch on Netflix: HERE We explore: Why rituals aren’t just religious or spiritual Why performing rituals is an integral part of human behaviour How rituals create belonging and maintain relationships How predictable rituals can provide an anchor during uncertainty, overwhelm and periods of change Why our 20s may particularly benefit from rituals The importance of ritualising endings Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  Our favourite sources:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1088868317734944 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S109051381500077X https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00084298241238680 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1992.00151.x  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Oct 31

    475. Why some people can't stay single

    Why do some people seem to move from relationship to relationship with barely any time in between, and why does being single feel almost impossible for them? In this bonus episode, we’re diving into the psychology behind relationship hopping (aka serial monogamy) and what’s really happening when someone craves commitment quickly, struggles with time alone, or keeps repeating the same cycle with different partners. We explore:•        The role of attachment in serial monogamy•        Why artificial closeness is so appealing•        The pull of the infatuation cycle•        The brain chemistry of love, reward and attachment•        What this pattern can teach us about self-growth Happy listening! Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Oct 29

    474. How I transformed my relationship with exercise

    Content note: This episode includes discussions of exercise, dieting, weight loss and body image. How do you learn to love exercise when it has always felt like punishment? In today’s more personal episode, I’m sharing how I completely changed my relationship with movement over the past three years, from barely moving to running half marathons and genuinely enjoying the gym. Watch on Netflix: HERE We discuss: Why enjoyment became more important than discipline Starting slowly and letting yourself stop How I focused on progress that wasn't attached to my appearance Removing comparison from your fitness journey My running tips  Why taking a break doesn’t mean having to start all over again Happy listening! Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Oct 26

    473. The psychology of clubbing

    Why does dancing in a crowd feel so good? What is the emotional allure of the dance floor, the club scene, the music? Today, we’re exploring the psychology of clubbing, from the physiological rush of a beat drop to the role it plays in making the most of our 20s. Watch on Netflix: HERE We discuss: How music and dance influence our mood Collective effervescence: the feeling of being part of something bigger Why clubs feel freeing for some and overwhelming for others Alcohol, inhibition and “hangxiety” Clubbing as a coming-of-age ritual FOMO, nostalgia and why our relationship with nightlife changes Happy listening! Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Oct 22

    472. What ACTUALLY makes people compatible?

    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 importance of feeling understood, appreciated and responded to (i.e the Gottman's theory of responsiveness) How the belief in soulmates can shape your relationship The Four Horsemen that erode connection What an argument can reveal about your future together Whether you’re dating someone new or reflecting on a long-term relationship, this episode explores what it means to build a love that lasts, through change, conflict and the thousands of little choices we make along the way. Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com  The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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  • Years Active
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