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. For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/
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Survival mode is, at its core, a stress response. When our minds and our bodies are put under extreme stress or believe we are in danger, we can enter a state where all we care about is getting through the next day. This can turn us into a person we're not and make us lose the enjoyment and love for life, but also feel overwhelmed by constant panic and anxiety. In today's episode, we discuss how to break free of survival mode, the difference between our learning brain and our survival brain, why we find ourselves here to begin...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 41m and 4s
We all want long lasting, passionate, meaningful love and in our 20s it can hard to figure out exactly how to find that. With so many 'rules' around what to do, pacing, when to become exclusive, when to say 'I love you', when to move in together, it seems the secret is to go slow and build emotional intimacy. In other words, embrace the power of the slow burn, the 'slowmance' and low pressure beginnings.
In this episode we are joined by Hinge's Love & Connection Expert, Moe Ari Brown as they discuss how to slow down and p...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 49m and 12s
Is the secret to a happier, less stressful, more connected life actually play? A lot of the research is telling us so! As we get older sometimes we lose a bit of our joy, awe and wonder, and the time we have for our friendships becomes more restricted by work, obligations, distance, commitment and seriousness. In today's episode, let's talk about why the solution to that may be to bring back adult playdates, including:
The psychology behind why play is important The loneliness epidemic Why our sense of connection has become disrupted Our 8 play personalities The power of para...Episode • 16 July 2024 • 35m and 25s
Our self doubts are what is keeping us in our own way. It is the foundation for our inner critic to tell us: you're not good enough, you're not talented enough, intelligent beautiful, hardworking to have the life and success you want. When we let our self doubts take control, it often means that we end up self handicapping or sabotaging before we get to the start line. In today's episode we are going to talk about the psychology of self doubt and how to silence those false beliefs, including:
The origin of false beliefs in childhood experiences T...Episode • 13 July 2024 • 42m and 14s
Today on the podcast we are talking about toxic positivity and the problem with always being positive and putting a fluffy, warm, positive spin on things. Often our unrealistic optimism comes from a good place and our desire to be happy all the time but any person knows that isn't always possible. We break down:
The reason we gravitate towards toxic positivity What toxic positivity looks like The impact of wellness and self help content The consequences for our mental health The consequences for our emotional intelligence Why people who accept negative emotions are ACTUALLY happier How to pra...Episode • 9 July 2024 • 37m and 46s
We all know what red flags are, they tend to be universal at any age, but there are some redflags that are specific to our 20s, certain features of a relationship during this decade to look out for even if they don't look concerning at first. On today's episode we talk about the five biggest red flags for relationships in our 20s, including:
Relationships that stop you from having experiences Relationships that cause emotional chaos Relationships that don't celebrate or encourage you All or nothing relationships Fatal attractor relationshipsWe also explore the psychology and of course the...
Episode • 5 July 2024 • 33m and
The period after graduation can be really difficult, filled with emotions like grief, anxiety, worry about the future, loneliness and nostalgia as we leave the structure and comfort of college and university for the big, confusing real world. In today's episode we break down the psychology of the post-graduation blues, including:
What defines this experience How long does it last? The loss of friends as well as security and stability What triggers our unease How we can embrace the fear and uncertainty Setting realistic goals for our first year post graduationThis and so much more, all with...
Episode • 2 July 2024 • 42m and 17s
Very few of us ever receive an education on coping. We are taught bad things happen, we are taught pointless math equations, we are taught to grin and bear it, but not effective psychological ways of integrating stressful, painful, frustrating experiences. In this episode, we break down the psychology of coping mechanisms, including:
Problem focused vs. emotion focused coping Maladaptive vs. adaptive coping Our most common defence mechanisms How to stop numbing ourselves to our experiences How to consciously deal with hard things in life Our coping statements Freud, Carl Jung and many moreListen now for a compr...
Episode • 28 June 2024 • 43m and 3s
Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometimes that is not the case! Mental distractions, running out of things to talk about, feeling a bit off, all some of the roadblocks we face. In today's episode we break down FIVE tips to have better conversations:
The 2:1 question ratio The fast friends protocol Story topping and bright siding The 5 minute urge The liking gapListen now for more so we can all be having better conversations in whatever area of life!
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Episode • 25 June 2024 • 28m and 41s
Love bombing has been a hot topic as of recent, but what does it ACTUALLY mean or entail? In today's episode we are breaking down all of the psychology of love bombing, including:
The cultish origin of love bombing The three stages of love bombing Why people love bomb? The interaction between narcissism and love bombing Intensity addiction and love bombing The five questions for determining: is it love or lovebombing?We also dive into why it can be so easy to get swept up by these individuals and behaviours, how to know it when you see it an...
Episode • 21 June 2024 • 32m and 33s
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