The Psychology of your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s

Author: iHeartPodcasts Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating your twenties can feel like a constant, bewildering experiment where you're both the scientist and the subject. The Psychology of your 20s, hosted by Jemma Sbeg, treats this unique decade with the thoughtful analysis it deserves. Released every Tuesday and Friday, each episode picks apart a specific thread of the modern twentysomething experience-whether it's the anxiety of mapping out a career, the complexities of dating apps, the strain on friendships, or the stress of managing money for the first time. Jemma grounds these universal themes in psychological research and science, offering clarity on why this period feels so tumultuous. The conversations move beyond simple advice, instead providing a framework for understanding the mental and emotional underpinnings of decisions big and small. This isn't a lecture; it's a companionable exploration of the growing pains that define adulthood's first chapter. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a new lens on your own life, one that transforms confusion into comprehension. It’s produced by iHeartPodcasts.
Episodes
355. Why don't I enjoy sex that much? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
Our 20s are sold to us as the decade of peak desire - full of passion, spontaneity, and effortless intimacy. But for so many of us, that isn’t the reality. When libido dips or fluctuates, it can feel confusing, isolating…
354. How to break a toxic habit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
We all have habits we wish we could change - patterns we repeat even when we know they’re hurting us. So why is it so hard to stop? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind toxic habits. How they form, why they…
353. The psychology of perfectionism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
We’ve all heard someone say, “I’m such a perfectionist”, like it’s a badge of honour. But what does perfectionism really mean - and what’s hiding beneath it? In today’s bonus episode, we unpack the psychology of perfecti…
352. How to deal with someone who is ALWAYS the victim [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:03
Have you ever met someone who always seems to see themselves as the one who’s been wronged - or maybe noticed that pattern in yourself? The sense that life is happening to you, not for you? It might not just be negativit…
351. How gratitude changes your brain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:01
We’re always told that gratitude is the route to happiness – that we should be grateful for every experience we have. But when life feels like it’s falling apart, gratitude can feel less like a comfort and more like pres…
350. When should you move in with someone? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:28
It sounds simple. Split the rent, share space, maybe finally stop packing an overnight bag. But living together is one of the biggest relationship transitions of our twenties, and it brings with it some very real psychol…
349. The psychology of flow states [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:55
You know that feeling when time disappears, your focus sharpens, and everything just clicks? That’s what we often call ‘flow state’ - a powerful experience of total immersion where effort feels effortless. In today’s bon…
348. The psychology of 'skinnytok' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:57
Extreme thinness is back in trend (again) so today, we explore the psychology behind why and the impact its having? In this episode, we'll discuss the rise of skinnytok and how this so-called ‘wellness’ version of thinne…
347. The psychology of revenge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:37
Have you ever felt that urge for payback? Revenge is one of the oldest, most universal human instincts. It seems like it promises justice, balance, or even peace. But why does it so often leave us feeling worse, not bett…
346. How to avoid settling in your 20s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:23
Everyone is secretly searching for the perfect relationship, but what if your relationship is just 'good enough'? What if you feel secure, or fine about the person you're with but secretly want more? In today's episode w…