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  • Some of us take our time when it comes to finding love and dating. For some, that feels like an asset, for others it feels like a burden that they are yet to have experienced a relationship, intimacy, a first kiss, sex. In today's episode we break down the struggle of being a so called 'late bloomer' in your 20s, including: 

    The burden of single + virginity shaming in our 20s  Social clock theory  Managing milestone anxiety + the emotional consequences Why there's no need to rush  My 5 best dating tips for first timers  PLUS, stories from the listeners 

    Listen now if you're struggling with feeling behind when it comes to love, relationships and dating in your 20s. 

     

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    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.

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  • In a day and age when 7/10 of us are chronically stressed, living in survival mode, too busy intellectualising our feelings to actually feel them, unsure of whether we will ever feel great happiness again, sometimes we need to return to the basics: how do we actually FEEL our emotions. In this episode we break down: 

    What emotional blunting really looks like The root in trauma + stress + childhood  Why we intellectualise our feelings  The consequences + risk of emotional breakdown  How to reconnect to your emotions through the body  The emotions-physical sensation map The 90 second rule + so much more 

    Happy listening :) 

     

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  • Even in the most perfect of relationships we can have doubts; even when everything is happy and wonderful, questions can still linger in the back of our mind like 'is this person really right for me, should we break up, should I be feeling this way?' This feeling is a symptom of relationship anxiety or relationship OCD and it can be debilitating. 

    In today's episode  we are joined by the incredible and wise Rebecca Ore to discuss: 

    What is relationship OCD and why does it occur How it differs from typical OCD  Anxious attachment & relationship OCD  Which doubts to listen to and which to ignore  How to manage relationship guilt and regret  How to confront an anxious relationship thought + so much more 

    You can find Rebecca here: @rebeccaorecoaching 

     

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    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.

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  • Today, let's talk about the pandemic skip and the lost years of our 20s that many of us are still trying to catch up on. Covid-19 was such a period of collective trauma, and a lot of us feel frozen in time, having missed out on key experiences, developmental milestones and opportunities during our 20s because of it. In today's episode, we discuss: 

    What is the 'pandemic pause' The 3 ways the pandemic altered us  The consequence of missing out  How the pandemic impacted dating and friendship  Should you take a gap year?  The 4 best tips for overcoming pandemic skip 

    Trust me, if you're experiencing grief over your lost years, you're not alone! Listen now!

     

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  • I am thrilled to present one of my favorite episodes from my new podcast Mantra! Each week, we unpack an empowering mantra—a simple, powerful phrase to help navigate challenges, find clarity, and unlock potential in daily life. In this special presentation "I Trust Myself to Make the Best Decision With What I Know Now," we explore how to build self-trust, release the pressure of needing all the answers, and confidently move forward with the knowledge we have in the moment. This Mantra will help you embrace decision-making with self-compassion. Please don’t forget to follow Mantra with Jemma Sbeg wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. 

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  • We've all heard the stereotypes about only children - they're selfish, they're dominating, they're arrogant, they are spoiled. Well, it turns out that might not be accurate. In today's episode we break down the intricate psychology of the only child and do a quick review of birth order theory, including: 

    Where did our stereotypes about only children come from Are only children smarter?  What makes them such perfectionist?  Who do only children date? What should only children do for work? The complex child-parent relationship + the struggles of being an only child

    This was such a fascinating episode, I hope you enjoy and happy listening!

     

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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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:

    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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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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 :) 

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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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. 

    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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  • 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:

    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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    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. 

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  • 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. 

    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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  • 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: 

    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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  • 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: '

    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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