The Psychology Sisters

The Psychology Sisters
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Two professionals on a quest to normalise the dialogue around mental health. Hosted by Kat a registered Psychologist + Aimee a registered clinical Psychotherapist. From trauma to anxiety to relationships, we dive deep into the wonderfully complex world of psychology.

  1. 4 DE NOV.

    Are you really trauma bonding?

    Welcome back to The Psychology Sisters!  In our October unfiltered episode, Kat recaps her trip of a lifetime swimming with humpback whales in Tonga and a humbling pit!  Aimee shares her half marathon run for DIPG raising money for children with rare cancer.  Our loves and leaves are as follows: Love: Pistachio spread from Coles, Haigs chocolate pistachio balls and Fat bear week. Kat also recommends line dancing!! Leave: The summer I turned pretty and feeling cringe/ embarrassed.  October is Mental Health Month and this year’s theme is “Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey.” It’s all about the small, meaningful ways we can move toward better mental health — not in a perfect way, but in a real, human way. And it’s also BPD Awareness Week from October 1st to 7th a really important time to remember that people living with Borderline Personality Disorder are not “too much,” “too complex,” or “too hard.” Recovery is absolutely possible with the right understanding and support and that message really ties into what we wanted to explore today. This episode’s a bit of an unfiltered check-in for all of us as we head into the last few months of the year.  We’ll be chatting about two big things: 1.End-of-year burnout: why it sneaks up on us, and how we can start taking steps now to prevent it. 2.Trauma bonding: what it actually is, what it isn’t, and how to recognise it. So if you’re feeling a bit over it, tired, or emotionally stretched, this one’s for you. Think of it as a gentle reset and a reminder that small steps really do matter on your wellbeing journey. Aimee + Kat  You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    55min

  2. 15 DE OUT.

    Why are mums so exhausted?

    Welcome back to The Psychology Mama’s Today, we’re diving into something that so many mothers quietly carry, the kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. The kind that seeps into your bones and makes you feel like you’re disappearing inside the love you’re giving. We’re talking about burnout in motherhood what happens when the endless giving, caring, and emotional holding start to empty you out. And here’s the truth: it’s not because you’re not resilient enough, or grateful enough, or organised enough. It’s because you’re human, living in a world that doesn’t hold mothers the way mothers hold everyone else. We’ll explore what burnout actually is, how it’s different from postnatal depression and why it’s not something you can fix with more “self-care.” Because burnout isn’t just about stress, it’s about disconnection. Disconnection from support, from rest, and often, from your own sense of self. So if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I love my child so much, why do I still feel so flat, so depleted, so alone?” This episode is for you. You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    39min

  3. 24 DE SET.

    What has your ex taught you?

    Welcome back to The Psychology Sisters unfiltered, where we chat all things being human, with a mix of clinical insight, real talk, and a few chaotic tangents. We share our loves and leaves, pits and peeks and everything in between for the week that has been! Aimz is loving a lot lately with: A journal called "Dad, I want to hear your story" I got this from big W!! It’s 300 thought-provoking questions and prompts designed to draw out your father's stories to encourage your dad to share and preserve his life story. And running shorts from lulu lemon - Translucent 2-in-1 High-Rise Short 3" Leave: I want to leave behind the narrative that my body must look a certain way to deserve certain clothes. The belief that certain body types qualify certain clothes.  Kat is leaving behind winter! Kat is loving the podcast hosted by Georgia Love "Everyone has an Ex" which has prompted our first conversation for this episode!! In today’s episode, we’re exploring what our past relationships have taught us and how powerful reflecting on your ex’s can be! And finally, we unpack the tiktoker who shared her story of how she fell inlove with her psychiatrist!! You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    47min

  4. 16 DE SET.

    What is the Disorganised Attachment Style?

    Howdy friends! Welcome back for another deep dive. We will be discussing the lesser known attachment style today, around 5% of people have a disorganised attachment.  A disorganised attachment is an adaptation that stems from childhood trauma, it’s like having a compass that points north and south at the same time. Every step toward love feels like danger, and every step away feels like loss. This attachment style begins in childhood, where love and fear are tangled together, when the caregiver we run to for safety is also the one we fear and at times even hurts us. As adults, this can leave us caught in a painful push–pull: craving closeness yet retreating when it arrives. In this episode, we’re exploring disorganised attachment tracing its roots in early relationships, understanding how it shows up in our adult lives, and sharing practical insights to begin orientating back to security. Because even when our compass feels broken, there is a path back to safety, trust, and connection. You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    36min

  5. 3 DE SET.

    Would you date you? Our top 3 relationship tips

    Welcome back to an unfiltered episode!! Research shows the absence of quality relationships kills us faster than obesity and lack of exercise and the single biggest predictor of teenage mental health is family breakdown...... Sooo we're coming in hot with our top 3 relationship teachings! BUT FIRST! Strap in for our pit and peeks, loves and leaves and an old school dog poo repartee.  Apologies and you're welcome. Aimee + Kat  You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    54min

  6. 20 DE AGO.

    Raising Securely Attached Children

    Welcome back to a Psychology Mama's episode!! – What is Secure Attachment?  A securely attached child is free to explore the environment, confident that the caregiver will be available and responsive if needed. Secure attachment is not about being perfect; it’s about being present, attuned, and repairing when things go wrong Attachment is a basis for a child’s health. Nourishing close secure attachment with adults is a protective factor for our child’s health and well-being and a developmental basis for child development.  A secure attachment allows our children to be their full expression of self and explore the world with confidence, because they have a safe enough base to return to.  – The Core Ingredients  Emotional attunement: reading and responding to your child’s cues.Consistency: being reliable without being perfect.Presence and quality Vs quantity Safe exploration: balancing independence and protection.Repair after rupture: modelling how to come back together after conflict. – Practical Tips  what supports security? Simple rituals that build connection. Aimee + Kat You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    41min

  7. 30 DE JUL.

    Unfiltered - Our top 3 business lessons

    Hello and welcome back to The Psychology Sisters Unfiltered!! Love and leaves Love – Carmen’s black truffle popcorn Leaves Dyson vacuums  Aimee's peek: time with family and friends lately and pit: experiencing social awkwardness and anxiety, which is very new and uncharted waters to navigate. In a clunky stage of life at the moment!! Also, illness has plagued me! Kat's pit: slapped in the face with sneaky burn out that crept up. Struggling with motivation, exhaustion, struggling to show up for work and life and not prepared for the busyness of work. Doing a lot of inner work to let go of perfectionism and high expectations. Peek: giving myself permission to not please, to honour the parts of me that need aloneness and disconnection to fill my cup. It has been healing to let go and disconnect. In celebration of our 5 year business anniversary, we are sharing Our top business lessons! 1. Communication is key and own your mistakes. Accountability is leadership. Owning your mistakes doesn’t make you less professional, it makes you trustworthy. It signals to your clients, your team, and your community that you’re human, that you care, and that you’re willing to do better. The truth is, your clients, and your community feel safer around someone who can own their impact. Being direct, firm, assertive and honest in communication. Being able to trust and rely on other people to hand over control. Reliability is SO important. 2. People will judge you - do it anyway! The simple truth is that people will judge you, however, when we are led by fear of judgement we restrict our own growth and prevent ourselves from taking opportunities. The purpose is not to be universally liked, it's to take the opportunity whether you're liked or not. You take back your power when you stop trying to please everyone and connect to vulnerability.    3.Time is your greatest commodity and resource, protect it! Your time is sacred, audit your calendar like your life depends on it. Giving away your time without intention is like stealing from your own business. Boundaries are a practice of self-respect. If you want to go fast go alone - if you want to go far, go together The health of our business depends on the health of our friendship, it's hard to separate but leaning into our very different strengths and working to our strengths is helpful. Going into business together has been our smartest investment to date.  You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    52min

  8. 23 DE JUL.

    The Avoidant Attachment Style - Learning to stay when it feels safer to leave

    Love me, but from over there - The Avoidant attachment style   I want to send out a hopeful message to everyone listening – you have secure attachment in your system biologically. It’s in your system and your system wants to be connected, that’s what it’s wired for. It’s that throughout development stuff get’s dumped on your system, which interrupts this. Wounds, attachment injuries, trauma disconnects us and our system wants us to return to security.  People use different language for attachment style which can be confusing so, were going to refer to the avoidant attachment style today – can also be referred to as the dismissive avoidant, insecure, fearful avoidant etc. How it develops  The avoidant attachment develops through absenteeism – it’s a message of “nobodies there”. Think of a vacant, dissociated parent – a child might be trying to find their parents eyes staring at them and there’s nobody home! Which is scary for infants who are 100% dependant on their parents!  I also want to add that sometimes it’s not just the parenting of the child – sometimes it’s a medical procedure or an illness, maybe there was birth trauma or the parent is unwell – different factors can come in here. Any parents listening please take the burden to be perfect off your shoulders, we only need 30% attunement for secure attachment and it is a very forgiving system.  Another way it can show up is when only left-brain activities are responded to – so whenever there is a learning of a skill, or an achievement in some way they were there, but whenever it was emotional or there was a need for comforting, they weren’t available enough.  So, what this means is there sense of self is largely felt as isolated and they tend to regulate through dissociative mechanisms like zoning out to Netflix because they have a knee – jerk reaction to withdraw and a stress on connection.  If you’re an avoidant you need time to surface to connection – it’s like you’ve been deep deep diving in the ocean and if you come up too quick you get the bends, so when I’m working with couples sometimes I’ll ask how much time they need to re-surface or what helps them come up slowly, because it’s hard to go from deep deep isolation to connection.  Avoidance is a deep withdrawal that has helped them survive – it doesn’t mean they want to be alone. And often when an avoidant starts to connect to the longing of connection, it’s incredibly painful, that’s also our secure attachment surfacing!  How to move towards security? Experiment with low-risk situations of connect You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Or find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Psychology Sisters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en The Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

    37min
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Two professionals on a quest to normalise the dialogue around mental health. Hosted by Kat a registered Psychologist + Aimee a registered clinical Psychotherapist. From trauma to anxiety to relationships, we dive deep into the wonderfully complex world of psychology.

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    The Psychology Sisters
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2025
  • Episódios
    136
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