199 episodes
The Psychology of your 20s iHeartPodcasts
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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!
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204. Should we be thinking about kids in our 20s?
The thought of having children in our 20s feels like an incredibly adult decision, and is one a lot of us probably don't consider. We want to protect our youth and our freedom a little bit longer, or perhaps have decided we probably will never want children.
But whether you want to have children or not, having a clear understanding of your future intentions or choices, your reproductive health, the kind of person who might make a good partner, and therefore parent, is important. More information, more foresight actually equals greater freedom and sometimes time to decide.
We break down:
Why you should be thinking in your 20s
The pros and cons of having children in your 20s
The argument for NOT having children
Fertility
Milestone anxiety and the pressure to find someone
Your stories of pregnancy, parenthood and fertility in your 20s
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203. Why do we feel so unloveable?
Struggling with our self worth can often impact how deserving we feel of love. This sense that we may be 'unloveable' causes us to miss out on healthy, fulfilling relationships, self sabotage and stay with people who don't deserve us. In today's episode, we discuss:
The origins of why we feel unworthy of love
Childhood wounds
Early romantic scripts and teen romance
Repeated rejection and shame
The consequences of feeling unloveable
Repetition of toxic relationships
How to restore or rediscover your sense of self worth and self love
And so much more. Listen now!
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202. Body dysmorphia
All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including:
The origins in childhood experiences
Family history and influence
The differences in expression between men and women
The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery
The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'
How false beliefs influence behaviour
Dating with body dysmorphia, and more
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201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier
We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it:
Focus on platonic love over romantic love
Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy
The importance of a project
The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it
Let yourself wallow
Listen now!
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200. Going 'no contact' and why it works!
Going 'no contact' after a breakup or relationship breakdown is promoted as one of the best ways to move on from an ex. But why is that the case, and what is the psychology? Is it always that easy?
In today's episode we break down the psychology of going 'no contact': why it works, the science, when it's necessary and how to stay committed, even when it feels impossible. Listen now!
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199. The struggles of job hunting in our 20s
You're not imagining it! The job market is getting harder, especially for 20-somethings who are entering the job market for the first time and trying to find their path. In today's episode we break down the psychological toll that the job hunt takes on us, the constant rejections, unrewarded effort, resentment and frustration. We also discuss why our generation has it tougher and it's not just a you problem but also how to improve your odds and keep your head up! All that and more, listen now :)
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Really good content, I need without ads
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