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282. Can we change our personality?
11 maart 2025 · 39 min
It feels like the personality we have is the one we're stuck with, regardless of how much we wish we were different...but is that really the case? In today's episode we are joined by writer and author Olga Khazan who ran a year long experiment to see how much she could change her personality to be more outgoing, less anxious and hopefully, happier. We discuss: Lees meer
The root of all personalities
What does science say is the best kind of personality
When does personality become stable
Is it possible to change?
How could we change our personality?
The results of her experiment then & now + much more
Listen now!
Olga's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Me-But-Better/Olga-Khazan/9781668012543
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281. Reclaim your power in dating
7 maart 2025 · 54 min
Dating right now can feel like a minefield - in today's episode we break down exactly how to reclaim your power in today's dating climate, including: Lees meer
The 3 reasons we lose our power
The consequences of becoming defeated with dating
My 5 tips for reclaiming your agency
Why we need to STOP playing games
What to do when you get attached too quickly + so much more
Listen now!
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280. Is it anxiety or intuition?
3 maart 2025 · 58 min
Intuition is this deep sense of knowing that guides and expands our lives. Anxiety on the other hand restricts us by keeping us beholden to fear. Despite their differences, they can feel remarkably the same, especially if you are someone who has an anxious, overthinking disposition. In today’s episode, we break down how to tell them apart, including: Lees meer
Where anxiety sits in the body
How to spot an anxious thought
The origin and science of intuition
How intuition should feel
Why they feel similar
My 6 question checklist for telling them apart
How to strengthen your connection with your intuition
Plus personal stories of being saved by a gut instinct and our listener questions! Listen now!
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279. The psychology of career jealousy
28 februari 2025 · 52 min
When you're struggling with your sense of purpose, job hunting or feelings of success, it can be very hard to see someone else who has everything you want, and not feel jealous. In today's episode, we break down the very important psychology of career jealousy in our 20s, including: Lees meer
The 3 types of career jealousy
Why it's most common in our 20s
Career jealousy between friends and siblings
The unspoken consequences
How to turn envy into inspiration and admiration
4 tips to not let envy control you + questions from the listeners
Listen now!
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278. The psychology of tattoos
25 februari 2025 · 40 min
It's said that around 1/3 of society has tattoos - that increases to nearly half for people in their 20s. What is it about this permanent form of art that so many of us feel called to get? And what are the psychological underpinnings behind our design choices, why we may find ourselves wanting more and more tattoos, the relationship to childhood experiences and which tattoos we may come to regret... in today's episode, we break it all down including: Lees meer
The 3 main psychological reasons people get tattoos
Tattoos as a form of permanence and belonging
Why we see similar designs or 'trending' tattoos
Tattoos and why we love the pain
Which tattoos we regret
How to make smart tattoo decisions + so much more
Listen now and drop your tattoo regrets below!
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277. Let's talk about birthday anxiety
21 februari 2025 · 32 min
I'm turning 25! Here are all my thoughts and feelings about ageing, dealing with expectations around birthdays, loneliness, the pressure to have fun and a much needed mindset shift towards growing older. I also discuss my GO TO birthday routine that brings me peace, growth and clarity every year! Listen now and thank you for another wonderful year with the podcast :) Lees meer
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276. Introversion vs. extroversion
18 februari 2025 · 43 min
What makes someone an introvert vs. an extrovert and why is it different to what you may have been told? In today's episode, we break down the psychology between these two personality types that seem to categorise and divide society by looking back at when the theory was first created, till now. We also discuss: Lees meer
The myth of ambiverts
What dopamine has to do with it
How much is it genetic?
The Big Five
How introversion/extroversion is influenced by where you were born
How to accept your personality + so much more
Listen now to learn about why you are the person you are!
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275. 5 signs of deep emotional compatibility
14 februari 2025 · 33 min
When we first meet someone, the thing we instantly look for is a 'spark' - do a connect, are we attracted to each other, do we feel passion and fire and connection. What we often forget to look for is compatibility - does this person see me? Compatibility is the long term make or break of a relationship, regardless of how much intensity is there in the beginning. In today's episode, we break down the 5 biggest signs of emotional compatibility, including: Lees meer
Why we should be searching for stillness over excitement
What effortless communication should feel like
Do you need to have the same political views as your partner?
The 4 emotional languages
The secret power of laughter + so much more
Finally, I share a brief compatibility checklist so you can judge a new relationship or connection for yourself. Listen now!
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274. The psychology of the youngest child
11 februari 2025 · 34 min
Youngest children have a reputation for being rebellious, rule breakers, sociable, charming, a bit spoiled and maybe even attention seekers. Is all of that true? And why is that the case? In today's episode, let's tackle the last sibling in our birth order series by deep diving in the psychology of birth order theory, alongside: Lees meer
The biggest stereotypes about youngest children
Why youngest children are treated and raised differently
What makes youngest children so successful in business?
Can we predict who youngest children will marry?
What struggles youngest children encounter in their families + much more!
Listen now, youngest and all other siblings alike to learn more.
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273. The psychology of routines
7 februari 2025 · 38 min
Morning, weekly, day-time and night routines are something that successful people swear by. Whether it's a 5am wakeup followed by 45 minutes of meditating, or a structured skincare and journal routine, exercise and eating blocks, routines seem to provide what the modern world can't: certainty within the chaos. Lees meer
In today's episode, we break down the exact psychology behind why routine is so powerful, including:
Why routine makes us so productive
Why routine makes us happier
The psychological and neurological impacts
The famous routines of 5 successful people
How to create a routine that actually works
Why we can't forget the need for spontaneity + more
Listen now to create your greatest morning or night routine!
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272. How I overcame my fear of flying
4 februari 2025 · 40 min
Today's episode is a rather personal, less psychological one. I want to talk about my fear of flying but also how I have managed to bring that fear back into my control and the huge list of tips I've put together along the way. In this episode we discuss: Lees meer
Where the fear of flying emerges from
How a fear of the unknown or a lack of control contributes
The psychology of claustraphobia
How the pandemic made things worse for people
How I stopped avoiding flying + my biggest lessons
My biggest tips for long haul flights
If you struggle getting on planes and feel like it's holding you back from adventure or travel, this episode is for you!
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271. Overcoming our purpose anxiety ft. Elizabeth Gilbert
31 januari 2025 · 59 min
In this episode I had the rare and wonderful opportunity to interview a personal hero of mine, the author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love, writer, true creative and teacher, Elizabeth Gilbert. We discuss why the idea of 'purpose' is incorrect and making us confused and anxious, how to identify your calling, the difference between a career, hobby, job and calling, and how she managed setbacks and failure. Lees meer
We also discuss the creative process, her wisdom for imposter syndrome and how to let go of your worry and anxiety and have an authentic, true human experience. Listen now!
Find Liz here: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/
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270. The psychology of male-female friendships
28 januari 2025 · 35 min
It's an age old question - can men and women ever actually be friends? In today's episode we explore the social psychology and studies that help us understand why the genders sometimes have so much difficulty being close friends, as well as how to assert boundaries and keep friendships platonic, including: Lees meer
The differences in male vs. female friendship style
Why we prefer friends of the same gender
How romantic attraction ruins things
The checklist for healthy male-female friendship
How gender is creating more divide
The benefits of having friends who are different to you + much more
Listen now!
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269. How to care less about others opinions
24 januari 2025 · 38 min
Everyone has an opinion, but are they all worth listening to? When we're not careful we can get carried away by imagining what people may or may not think about everything from our outfits, to our life choices, to our social media presence, to our relationship decisions. When we do, we become less in touch with our authentic, true self. It makes it harder for us to take action on what we want, and easier for us to go with the crowd. In today's episode, we talk about why that is, including: ' Lees meer
The evolutionary purpose of considering others opinions of us
The psychology of approval seeking behaviour
The influence of our childhood
The consequences of relying on external validation
How to decentre others opinions
The 5/5/5 rule + much more
Listen now!
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268. The hidden impact of cortisol
21 januari 2025 · 41 min
Cortisol is the 'it' hormone of the moment. So many people are talking about cortisol face, cortisol weight gain, cortisol anxiety, but what is cortisols actual function and role and why are many of the myths that surround it, simply not true? In today's episode, we talk cortisol and our stress response, including: Lees meer
Why cortisol isn't all bad
The evolutionary function of cortisol
How cortisol levels become dysregulated
The link between cortisol and exercise
The impact on weight, sleep, creativity, even emotional intelligence
Why a supplement won't save you
The 4 best tips from doctors and endocrinologists
Listen now for your cortisol 101 lesson!
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267. Starting over in your 20s
17 januari 2025 · 46 min
Sometimes our 20s feels more like a checklist than a decade: graduate, find dream job, meet life partner, secure friends, buy house. What happens when your perfect life plan suddenly crumbles underneath you and you are forced to start over? Today we discuss this common 20-something experience, including: Lees meer
The 5 biggest ways we find ourselves starting over
Why our fear of failure keeps us stuck
The psychology behind timeline comparison
The mindset shift you need for fresh starts
How to rebuild after a sudden change in course + so much more
Listen now if you find yourself in the same boat and thank you to our lovely listener at the beginning of the episode for sharing her story.
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266. The psychology of alcohol
14 januari 2025 · 49 min
Alcohol is one of societies most highly accepted and used drugs. But what is it's actual impact on our brains and our bodies, and what is the psychology behind why we use alcohol and why it makes us feel so good? In today's episode, let's break down the true psychology of alcohol, including: Lees meer
Why we feel drunk and how alcohol is processed
How alcohol influences our neurotransmitters and brain communication
Why we experience hangxiety + blacking out
What makes alcohol so addictive
When to know you have a problem
How your health and your body changes when you go sober + what to expect
The link between socialising and alcohol + more
Listen now to learn the essentials about the relationship between you, your body, your emotions and that cheeky glass of wine.
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Introducing: MANTRA with Jemma Sbeg
13 januari 2025 · 11 min
MY NEW PODCAST IS HERE! Lees meer
Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma brings you a new mantra, breaking it down to show you how you can apply it to your own life. Whether you’re facing a major transition or looking to evolve your everyday routine, Mantra is the podcast for you.
Join Jemma every week for reflections, practical tips, and personal insights that’ll inspire you to live with intention and unlock your true potential. Follow Mantra with Jemma Sbeg wherever you get your podcasts.
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265. 5 tips for pursuing your creative passion
9 januari 2025 · 43 min
We are often torn between passion versus practicality when it comes to our dreams and our careers. Do I take the steady job, or do I take a risk and pursue writing, music, art? In today's episode we discuss how to prioritise your creative passion no matter your circumstances and what barriers we tend to encounter, from money to time, nay-sayers and perfectionism. We discuss: Lees meer
The four hurdles we face
The psychology of perfectionism
My 1 month creative challenge
The psychology of ritual
How to find a creative community
What to know about your finances + more
Listen now to be inspired to take your creative passion seriously!
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264. How to set goals you'll actually achieve
7 januari 2025 · 35 min
We are writing and thinking about your goals all wrong and in today's episode I want to discuss how we can think about our goals in a manner that will make us more successful! Whether it's a fitness goal, financial, personal, career or relationship goal, this formula works for all of them. We discuss: Lees meer
The 4 biggest psychological barriers to achieving our goals
How to articulate GOOD goals
The 'I am' vs. 'I want' philosophy
How to action our goals
The power of the path of least resistance
Overcoming goal disengagement and reversal
All of that and more! If you're ready to set good, actionable goals, this episode is for you!
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263. The psychology of manifestation
3 januari 2025 · 40 min
Manifestation far more mystical than scientific, but there is some important psychology behind how it works and why. In today's episode we break down the exact science and research behind the power of manifestation and 5 important exercises that can help you create powerful, positive shifts in your love. This includes: Lees meer
The roots of manifestation
The science of the law of attraction and detachment
What is a self fulfilling prophecy?
How does positive thinking attract a positive reality?
The power of affirmations, scripted manifestation, music and more
Listen now!
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262. Your year for trusting yourself
30 december 2024 · 36 min
This year is your year for complete self trust, in all forms! The opposite of anxiety and doubt is self trust. This means we have confidence and clarity in our choices. we believe in our ability to overcome failure, we have a deep sense of self and we trust in our belief for our future. Lees meer
Each year I like to set a theme for the 12 months to come. In today's episode I explain why a theme is essential and introduce this years theme: the theme of self trust. We will also break down what it means to build real self trust through three important practices, what erodes self trust and what a 2025 defined by self trust could bring. All of that and more, listen now!
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261. The psychology of new years resolutions (BONUS)
29 december 2024 · 41 min
This week we bring back an episode from 2022 on 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 2025 goals. Happy listening! Lees meer
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260. The BEST dating advice for your 20s ft. Dateable podcast
27 december 2024 · 48 min
When it comes to dating in our 20s, the entire experience seems like a bit of a maze and often leaves us questioning, is there a RIGHT way to be dating in our 20s? Should I be playing it casual, and just having fun, prioritise being single and getting to know myself, only dating people we want to marry, be looking for long term compatability? And what if you know exactly what you want, but are unsure how to get it? Lees meer
Today, I have on the hosts of Dateable to answer your biggest dating questions and conundrums and provide their advice from over two decades of learnings and knowledge, including:
How to tell if someone is right for you
How to not rush into love
How to detach from the outcome of a first date
How to know what you want and how to get it
How to handle a good, not great relationship
How to rebound from a breakup + more
Preorder How to be Dateable here: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/166803042X?tag=simonsayscom
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259. Confronting our family dynamics in adulthood ft. Gwendolyn Watson
23 december 2024 · 44 min
Childhood is a funny thing. You can only really understand it in hindsight and as we become adults we begin to reconsider the ways in which our families have shaped us, for better or for worse. In today's episode, we break down the complicated ways we rethink our family dynamics in adulthood, including: Lees meer
What happens when our family lets us down
Our adult reaction to childhood trauma
Do we confront our family or move past it?
Dealing with emotionally immature parents
How to find closure on your own
Navigating difficult family dynamics around the holidays
We welcomed on an amazing guest, Gwendloyn Watson, a Marriage and Family Therapist with an expertise in navigating complicated family dynamics and her family story to guide us through these topics.
You can find Gwen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolyn-watson-lmft-3520821a/
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258. Healing our sexual shame ft. Dr Emily Jamea
20 december 2024 · 46 min
In today's we tackle a topic many of us face but rarely discuss openly: sexual shame and sexual confidence. What holds us back from having amazing sex? What emotional wounds stop us from asking for what we want? Why do we zone out when we're with someone we love? Why do we feel shame about having too much, or not enough sex? These are the questions we are going to ask today. Lees meer
We are jouned by renowned sex therapist Dr. Emily Jamea, to break down where sexual shame comes from—whether it’s past trauma, religious messaging, or societal pressures—and how it impacts our ability to experience pleasure.
Dr. Emily shares powerful advice on unlearning shame, building sexual confidence, and embracing your desires without fear or embarrassment. We also explore the psychology behind libido, its fluctuations in our 20s, and the role mental health, stress, and body image play in our relationships and sexual lives.
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257. The biggest dilemmas of our 20s ft. The listeners
17 december 2024 · 46 min
Today we have on the most special guest of all: the listeners! I asked you all to send in your biggest 20-something dilemmas, the things that are leaving your confused, keeping you up and night, have you overthinking everything, and you delivered. Today we hear from seven of our listeners, and answer questions like: Lees meer
Should I travel or save for a house?
How do I know what to do with my life when there are so many options?
How do I express myself in my relationship?
What happens when I'm creatively burnt out?
How to make new friends as an adult, and so much more!
Thank you to our beautiful listeners who contributed their dilemmas! Listen now!
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256. The psychology of psychedelics ft. Paul Austin
13 december 2024 · 50 min
We have been hearing a lot about the use of psychedelics to treat mental health in recent years, but what does that actually entail? What do psychedelics actually do to our brain? What would it feel like? What would it look like if psychedelics were as easily prescribed as antidepressants? What are we currently getting wrong about mental health? Lees meer
In this episode, we bring on an expert. Paul Austin, a psychedelics coach and the founder of Third Wave to explore the future of these drugs and their history, including:
The ancient tradition of psychedelics
Why they are so transformative for depression and PTSD
The impact on the brain and neuroplasticity
The groundbreaking studies on their effectiveness
The limitations and ethical considerations, and much more!
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255. The psychology of misogyny ft. Hannah Ferguson
10 december 2024 · 42 min
What does it mean to experience misogyny these days? Is it the typical locker room talk and exclusion, or does it go deeper than that? In today's episode, my guest and I discuss the many dimensions of misogyny, including: Lees meer
Internalised misogyny and sexism from other women
The psychology of the 'pick me' girl
Dating as a feminist
The ethics of cosmetic surgery
How to handle misogyny in the workplace, and much more...
Hannah Ferguson is the founder of Cheek Media and the author of two best-selling books, Bite Back and Taboo. She also hosts Big Small Talk, a wonderful news podcast.
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254. Cultivating a hot, smart, rich mindset ft. Maggie Sellers
5 december 2024 · 56 min
On today's episode we welcome on entrepreneur, founder and Hot, Smart, Rich icon, Maggie Sellers to discuss her formula and mindset for having it all, how she founded her business and her best tips for confidence + more. Lees meer
Maggie created a unique space on the internet that helps women break into the male dominated spaces of investing, tech and entrepreneurship whilst not sacrificing their authenticity. In this episode we talk about how we can be hot by mastering the psychology of confidence and self-assurance; smart by challenging our beliefs and creating a nuanced media diet; and finally, rich by knowing how to make our money work for us and rethinking our financial habits. This episode will inspire you to get ahead whilst still prioritising what's important to you.
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253. Why spirituality is essential for our mental health ft. Dr Lisa Miller
3 december 2024 · 43 min
For our very first guest of the holiday season, I invited on Dr Lisa Miller - a professor at Columbia University, author, clinical psychologist and researcher to discuss her profound work on the intersection between spirituality and mental health. Lees meer
Our spiritual health is often the dimension of wellbeing we neglect the most, but in this episode we uncover why having a strong belief system, sense of purpose, oneness and path is invaluable, especially in our 20s. This includes:
The distinction between religion and spirituality
What brain scans say about the importance of a higher power or meaning
3 practices to improve your spiritual core
Why your spiritual core is so essential in your 20s
Why we resist spirituality and how this harms us
Dr Lisa was an incredible and inspiring guest, her book is called The Awakened Brain.
You can follow her her: @dr.lisamiller
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252. The psychology of doomscrolling
29 november 2024 · 36 min
There is a lot of terrible news out there, so much so that we could spend every hour of every day reading it and still not be done. What's worse is that we can now access that news at any time, any where, any place from our phones and this has lead to a phenomena known as doomscrolling. Doomscrolling may feel comforting, but it leads to more existential anxiety, stress and apathy. It's not great for our mental health. Today we break down: Lees meer
What are the different types of doomscrolling
Why do anxiety and doomscrolling actually feed off eachother
How social media and the infinite scroll keeps us addicted to negative news
The consequences for our psychology
How to maintain better news and social media hygiene
The best practices for being informed but not overwhelmed
For my fellow doomscrollers who can't look away from the end of the world, this episode is for you.
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251. How to train your brain to do hard things
25 november 2024 · 34 min
The best things in life aren't always the easiest and it's often this exertion and extra effort that holds us back from diving in or fully committing. Whether it's a new routine, an ambitious study schedule or workout plan, knowing how we can use psychology and neuroscience to make hard tasks easier is incredibly valuable. In today's episode we discuss: Lees meer
The 5 minute rule
The power of a persona
Using mental imagery and visualisation to do hard things
The power of learned industriousness
The 3 forms of motivation to know and implement
This episode will make all the hard things you've been putting off infinitely easier. Listen now!
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250. Maintaining long distance friendships in our 20s
22 november 2024 · 39 min
Friendships are hard. Add in distance and they can get even harder at times. But long distance friendships seem like a fact of life in our 20s as people scatter for school, work, travel, and just because they want to. Whilst it's said that some 50% of these relationships fail, I want to give you the tools to help your long distance friendships succeed. In this episode we discuss: Lees meer
The psychological challenges of long distance friendships
How friendship is influenced by proximity and convenience
My 4 ingredient friendship formula
The BEST practical tips for maintaining connection
What to do when the friendship feels over
Hope you enjoy, and make sure you send to your long distance pal!
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249. 5 tips to master public speaking
19 november 2024 · 35 min
Public speaking is one of our biggest fears as a species - some 75% of us list public speaking as our biggest and greatest fear. In today's episode, I want to discuss why that is and where this fear stems from, socially, psychologically and evolutionary, but also how we can transform our attitude to public speaking and excel, including tips based in psychology such as: Lees meer
Creating a persona and modelling a hero
Embracing flow rather than a need for structure
The power of slowing down
Anxiety and pacing
Anchoring yourself to your audience
Listen now if you're ready to master your next speech or presentation!
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248. The psychology of solo travelling
15 november 2024 · 41 min
Solo travelling is something that we romanticise a lot in our 20s and is a big thing on many of our bucket lists. It can be such a transformative experience, it allows you to listen to your intuition better, explore the places you've always dreamed about without waiting for others and builds a unique kind of confidence. In today's episode, we break down the psychology of solo travelling, including: Lees meer
What personality traits make a good solo traveller
Why are we so drawn to solo travelling
The 4 major psychological benefits of solo travelling in our 20s
The most common challenges we face when solo travelling
How to overcome those challenges
The post solo travelling hangover and much more
Listen now!
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247. Can we be friends with our ex?
12 november 2024 · 41 min
A lot of us try to convince ourselves we can be friends with our ex in the immediate aftermath of a breakup, but is that necesserily the best idea? In 2022 I did an episode with my ex-boyfriend talking about how a friendship was totally possible, well since then it is obvious to say that I have changed my mind, and in this episode I give my reasons, including: Lees meer
Why we (mistakedly) try to stay friends with our exes
The types of relationships where this feels possible
The consequences
How it impacts our new relationships, self esteem, and ability to find closure
How to be friends with an ex if you MUST BE
Essential boundaries for a friendship with your ex
This episode is the only time I have redone/revised an episode so we hope you enjoy.
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246. How to cope with political anxiety
8 november 2024 · 36 min
Many of us have been facing increasing levels of political anxiety in the past days and weeks. It seems that the world has never been more divisive and polarised and there is a lot that we are uncertain and fearful of. In today’s episode we talk about how we can acknowledge that the future feels scary, but still find an internal sense of safety and peace, including: Lees meer
The value of stoic principles and focusing on what you can control
The psychology of a strong belief system
The power of staying present and grounding ourselves
Overcoming doomscrolling and being informed but not overwhelmed
How to talk about politics in a healthy way
I know this time feels very scary and uncertain but I hope this tiny slice of the internet makes you feel safe and seen, love Jemma.
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245. The psychology of the middle child
5 november 2024 · 43 min
We all know the stereotypes about the eldest child, the youngest and the only child, but the middle child often seems to be left out, and not just from our conversations on birth order theory, but also seemingly from the family sometimes. In today's episode, we putting a spotlight on the middle children, including how their position in the family makes them so agreeable, why they often become the conflict mediators, and how this can build resentment later in life. Lees meer
We also discuss why middle children feel so unseen, but also are the most independent, how they behave in friendships, relationships, in the workplace, and what happens when there are multiple middle children, as well as how to reparent your middle child. Listen now!
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244. 5 steps for creating a 'soft life'
1 november 2024 · 38 min
The idea of a 'soft life' originated from a group of Nigerian influencers who chose the term to describe a way of living that was comfortable, joyful, minimised stress whilst prioritised self care and simple beauty, in comparison to hustle culture, burnout and urgency. In today's episode we are going to go through 5 practical tips to make this gentle life your reality, including: Lees meer
The 'Picture This' exercise
The new way to approach your To Do list
How to organically regulate your nervous system
Creation over consumption
Rethinking our ideas for success
I also have a special announcement at the beginning of the episode! Thank you again for all the support.
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243. Why having hobbies is so important
29 oktober 2024 · 37 min
Your hobbies may be just as important as your friendships in your 20s. But whilst you may dedicate 10-15 hours a week to your friends, most of us can go a week or two without actually performing our hobbies. Why is that, and what is the consequence?In today's episode we break down the psychology of why our hobbies are so important, including: Lees meer
The debate around what makes a hobby
How many hobbies do you actually need?
How much time should you spend doing your hobbies?
The Rule of Four for hobbies
The psychological benefits
The 3 major reasons we struggle to perform our hobbies
How to find time, inspiration and motivation for your hobbies, and more
Listen now if you want to make more of your leisure time!
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242. The psychology of maladaptive daydreaming
25 oktober 2024 · 41 min
Daydreaming can be a perfectly normal part of life - zoning out in the shower, before we fall asleep, on the train to work. But some of us cross over into dangerous territory or what we call maladaptive daydreaming where we can't pull ourselves away from the fantasy. We feel disconnected and it makes our real life feel so much less bright and enjoyable. It can cause us a lot of distress and distraction. Why is that? And why can't we stop ourselves? In today's episode, we break down: Lees meer
What makes daydreaming 'maladaptive' or 'excessive'
What are the signs + the 16 item scale for maladaptive daydreaming
The impact on our emotional health
Maladaptive daydreaming and creativity
Maladaptive daydreaming, trauma, anxiety and OCD
Is daydreaming a form of escapism?
How to turn daydreaming into intentional visualisation
Thank you to our listeners who contributed their perspective. Happy listening!
The 16 item scale here: https://traumadissociation.com/mds
The Reddit help group: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
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241. Are we our own worst critic?
22 oktober 2024 · 39 min
Sometimes the loudest critic, our biggest hater is not someone we know, it is ourselves. We are the ones who are the first to judge ourselves, to shut ourselves and our ambitions down, to say the nastiest things. In today's episode we break down why we are our own worst critic, including: Lees meer
How we learn self criticism in childhood
The evolutionary component to criticism
The role of the super ego
The role of comparison
Why no one is really looking at your that closely
How to embrace radical self compassion and acceptance
How to use cognitive diffusion, and much more
This episode is a rerun whilst Jemma is recovering from an illness. We will be back on Friday with a brand new episode.
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240. Overcoming dating burnout
18 oktober 2024 · 35 min
In our 20s it can feel like a mad rush to find the one. If you are single and dating, you know the experience of going on what seems like dozens of dates only to be disappointed and, at the end of the day, exhausted and yet you still haven't found someone. In this episode, we discuss why that is including: Lees meer
The signs your experiencing dating burnout
What dating burnout and traditional burnout have in common
The role of swipe based dating apps
Why this occurs and the emotional impact
The psychology of a 'dating detox'
How to have FUN when dating and how to overcome dating burnout
Listen now if nothing seems to be working when it comes too feeling frustrated and exhausted when it comes to dating in your 20s.
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239. What is the 'loneliest' chapter of our 20s?
15 oktober 2024 · 35 min
At some stage in our 20s, all of us will experience what I call 'The Loneliest Chapter' - a period where we feel detached, disconnected and isolated. Whilst this experience can feel terrible and make us question our relationships, friendships and selves, it's an important rite of passage and actually ends up teaching us a lot. In today's episode we discuss: Lees meer
What is the 'lonely' chapter of our 20s?
My personal journey with loneliness
What are some signs you may be in it, right now?
Why does this occur? What creates this period?
How can we learn to tolerate and enjoy solitude?
What are the benefits of loneliness?
How can we make new friends and feel like we belong?
All of that, and more...
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238. High functioning codependency and caring too much ft. Terri Cole
11 oktober 2024 · 45 min
What is the cost of caring too much for others? Always being the person to fix everyone's problems? Never needing anyone, but secretly loving that everyone else relies on you? Well, it turns out it can cost you and your relationships a lot, and may also be a sign of high functioning codependency. High functioning codependency is much more common amongst people who are overachieving, overgiving and who have few boundaries (even if they don't know it). Lees meer
In today's episode, we are joined by the originator of this term. Terri Cole is a psychotherapist and boundary expert who has been investigating this phenomena for years in her high functioning and highly successful clients. She shares the traits, behaviours, costs and ways to improve your high functioning codependency. This was one of my favourite episodes to date, happy listening!
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237. The psychology of shame
8 oktober 2024 · 38 min
Shame follows us everywhere. So many of us are bound by shame about our past, our mistakes, our identity, our looks, our decisions and choices. This can make living a meaningful and fulfilling life incredibly difficult when you have your own personal, shame bully following you everywhere. In todays episode we learn: Lees meer
How shame gets implanted in us
The links between shame and trauma
Shame vs. guilt
How shame manifests in hidden ways
What a life without shame could look like?
How to release shame by communicating with your inner child
How to shut down shame spirals
My own personal story of body shaming
Listen now! I hope this releases you from the heavy burden of shame.
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236. How to make hard decisions
4 oktober 2024 · 36 min
At some stage in our 20s we'll have to make a life changing decision where the right choice is not at all clear: stay or leave my job, the country, my relationships? We can become paralysed in that moment, unable to take a step forward, not realising that doing nothing is, in itself, a decision. In today's episode we break down: Lees meer
Why we struggle to make hard decisions
The paradox of choice
Indecisiveness and a lack of self trust
The 'Wisest Self' thought exercise
The 10/10/10 rule for making hard decisions
The role of regret and fear
Listen now if you're struggling with some hard choices in your 20s!
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235. The psychology of 'right person, wrong time'
1 oktober 2024 · 41 min
The right person at the wrong time might be one of the saddest kinds of love stories we come across. This person may be perfect for us, our dream partner, but factors like distance, life, obligations, emotional readiness get in the way and mean that we can't be together. Despite knowing we can't be together, we can't let go and pine after this person, wondering what we could have done differently. Or is right person, wrong time, actually just a myth? Is there ever such a thing as the 'wrong time' for our soulmate? In this episode we discuss: Lees meer
The obstacles that keep people apart
The psychology of 'right person, wrong time'
The cognitive biases that keep us attached to someone
Why we feel more bonded with some people over others
Why 'right person, wrong time' may be a myth
How to get over this person you can't stop thinking about
Listen now!
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234. I had a mental breakdown
27 september 2024 · 35 min
Let's talk about what's been going on with my mental health recently and what's changed. This is a rather vulnerable episode so please check in with yourself before listening. Lees meer
Lifeline (AUS): 13 11 14
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US): 988
Samaritans (UK): 116 123
Mental health resources (worldwide): https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
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