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. Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: [email protected]
This episode explores the phenomenon of chronic dissatisfaction, or the inability to be happy with what one has, distinguishing it from clinical depression while acknowledging it can be a symptom. Against the backdrop of the "happiness treadmill" and "arrival fallacy," the episode analyzes how obsessive future planning...
This episode explores the concept of humility and how to achieve a healthy balance between self-confidence and arrogance. The host, Jemma Sbeg, recounts a personal anecdote about a conflict with a cyclist, which sparked her reflection on her own increasingly entitled behavior. Against this backdrop, she delves into d...
This episode explores the process of writing a book, drawing heavily from the host's personal experience in writing her own book, "Person in Progress." Against the backdrop of common misconceptions about authorship, the host emphasizes the importance of identifying a truly compelling idea—one that feels intrinsically ...
This episode explores the process of self-reinvention and rediscovering oneself in one's twenties. Against the backdrop of common feelings like boredom, stagnation, isolation, and general discomfort, the podcast presents a five-step framework for personal transformation. More significantly, the speaker emphasizes the...
This episode explores the pervasive fear of being perceived, also known as scopophobia, and its impact on individuals' lives. Against the backdrop of this anxiety, the podcast delves into the root causes, linking it to past experiences of social exclusion, bullying, and perfectionism. More significantly, the speaker ...
This episode explores the psychology behind changing friendships during one's twenties. Against the backdrop of significant life transitions like moving away from university and evolving social preferences, the host discusses the four key ingredients of friendship—proximity, similarity, familiarity, and reciprocity—and...
This episode explores the pervasive issue of self-doubt and its impact on personal and professional lives, particularly during one's twenties. Against the backdrop of formative childhood experiences and peer interactions, the host delves into how parental criticism, bullying, and toxic relationships contribute to the ...
This episode explores the common experience of losing one's "spark" – that enthusiasm and passion for life – particularly during one's twenties. Against the backdrop of societal expectations for this life stage, the host, Jemma Sbeg, details four main reasons for this phenomenon: burnout, unmanaged mental health chall...
This episode explores the psychology of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), addressing listener questions about these conditions. Against the backdrop of a common lack of understanding regarding the female body's monthly cycle, the podcast delves into the hormonal fluctuations (estro...
This episode explores the phenomenon of high-functioning depression, challenging societal stereotypes that depict mental illness as either solely "sad" or "bad." Against the backdrop of this limited perspective, the host introduces the concept of "masked depression," arguing that it often goes unnoticed due to individ...
This episode explores the challenges and rewards of making significant career changes, particularly in one's twenties and thirties. Against the backdrop of societal pressures to choose a lifelong career path early on, the conversation highlights the normalcy of feeling uncertain about one's future. More significantly,...
This episode explores the challenges and emotions experienced by late bloomers in their 20s, particularly concerning relationships and intimacy. Against the backdrop of societal pressures and the "social clock theory," the podcast delves into the feelings of shame, insecurity, and fear associated with not meeting perce...
This episode explores the phenomenon of emotional blunting and numbness, particularly prevalent among individuals in their twenties. Against the backdrop of listener Josephine's experience of feeling emotionally detached even in significant life events, the host, Jemma, shares her own struggles with emotional dysregul...
This podcast episode focuses on relationship OCD (ROCD), exploring its symptoms, causes, and management. The host interviews a relationship coach who shares her personal experience with ROCD and offers practical advice on distinguishing between anxious thoughts and genuine concerns in relationships. The coach emphasi...
This podcast episode explores the "pandemic skip," a phenomenon where individuals in their 20s feel their personal development has been delayed due to missed experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The host discusses three psychological explanations: warped time perception due to trauma, diminished agency leading to ...
This podcast episode focuses on the concept of self-trust in decision-making. The host, Jemma Sbeg, explores the myth of always making the "perfect" choice, arguing that regret often stems from inaction rather than action. She cites a study showing people regret inaction more than action, and emphasizes the importanc...
This podcast episode explores the psychology of only children, debunking common stereotypes and examining their personality traits, relationship patterns, and career choices. The host discusses research findings, including studies that refute the notion that only children are spoiled or maladjusted, and explores how t...
This podcast episode interviews Olga Khazan, author and journalist, about her book exploring personality change. The conversation covers the five personality traits, Khazan's personal experiment attempting to alter her own extroversion and neuroticism, and the research behind personality's malleability throughout life...
This podcast episode focuses on reclaiming personal power in dating, particularly for those in their 20s. The host shares a personal anecdote about losing her agency in a past relationship, then outlines three main reasons people lose power in dating: repeated rejection, relationship trauma, and scarcity mindsets. Sh...
This podcast episode focuses on differentiating between intuition and anxiety, particularly in making life decisions. The host begins by defining both concepts, explaining their neurological bases and how they manifest physically and mentally. A checklist is provided to help listeners determine if a feeling stems fro...
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