318. Dealing with uncertainty in your 20s
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty is the defining emotion of our 20s. Career paths, relationships, identity, purpose ... s...
317. The psychology of OCD
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say they are “so OCD” for simply having a tidy house? Obsess...
317. The psychology of OCD
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say they are “so OCD” for simply having a tidy house? Obsess...
316. The 20 biggest mistakes people make in their 20s
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 6 months I've been asking people: what is the biggest mistake you made in your 20s? I'...
315. The psychology of trinket collecting
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we so obsessed with the tiny, adorable objects cluttering our desks, bags, and social media ...
314. 5 signs they're the 'one'
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"What makes someone “the one”? There is so much pressure tied into that question. Instea...
313. Confidence is a skill, not a trait
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone “the one”? There is so much pressure tied into that question. Instead...
312. Can self improvement go too far?
Fri, 11 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Does chasing your "best self" ever feel like an endless race? You're constantly striving, optimizing...
311. How to stop ruminating
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:37:45 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationshi...
310. 5 signs you’re on the wrong career path
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:58:40 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Is your job making you feel drained, disconnected, or just deeply unfulfilled? In today’s epis...
309. The psychology of parasocial relationships
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:11:47 +0000
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Why do we form intense, one-sided bonds with people we've never met? From favourite podcasters and s...
308. It might get worse before it get's better
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:44:39 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sharing a little life update with you around my mental health, my physical health, where my minds at...
307. The psychology of age-gap relationships
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:59:41 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We've all seen the headlines about celebrity couples with significant age differences. We’ve h...
306. Are we addicted to chaos?
Fri, 20 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do you feel as though you’re living in a constant whirlwind of deadlines, drama, and endless t...
305. The psychology of music
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:37:50 +0000
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Ever found yourself hitting play on that song, and instantly, a wave of emotion hits you, or you&rsq...
304. Why we grieve past versions of ourselves?
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:34:05 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why does personal growth sometimes feel like a quiet loss? Ever look back at an old photo and feel a...
303. The psychology of chronic apologising
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:17:59 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
"Sorry, can I just say something?", "sorry to bother you!", "oh, sorry!" - sound familiar? If you fi...
302. Why we glow up after a breakup
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:14:40 +0000
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Ever wondered why everyone seems to break up just before 28? Or why your friend who was just about t...
301. Why do we love true crime?
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:31:51 +0000
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Why are we so obsessed with the dark side of life? From true crime and horror movies to disaster doc...
300. How to start a podcast
Fri, 30 May
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It is our 300th episode and 4 YEARS since The Psychology of your 20s first began. To celebrate, I'm ...
299. The psychology of emotionally immature parents
Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:43 +0000
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What happens when the people who were supposed to guide and nurture us were never taught to emotiona...
298. How to make your life more fun
Fri, 23 May
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If you're like me, there are always a million things on my 'To Do' or 'Should Do' list and they seem...
297. "Lifelong health begins in your 20s" ft. Dr Mark Hyman
Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:56 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We often take our health for granted in our 20s, but this is one of the most crucial moments for inv...
296. 5 steps to becoming an assertive communicator
Fri, 16 May
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Being an assertive communicator is so much more than just being demanding or confident, it comes dow...
295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers
Tue, 13 May 2025 04:34:20 +0000
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Have you ever opened up, shared something real, and then immediately regretted it? That post-oversha...
294. The psychology of the talking stage
Fri, 09 May
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The dreaded talking stage. A whole new level of complexity that has been added to dating in our 20s....
293. Why are we never happy with what we have?
Tue, 06 May 2025 06:30:03 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why does satisfaction always feel just out of reach? You get the job, then you want the promotion. Y...
292. The power of humility
Fri, 02 May
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Sometimes we just need to humble ourselves. We need to tell our ego to take a back seat and let ours...
291. How I wrote a book
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:50:25 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
I wrote a book and it's out today! Person in Progress: The Roadmap to The Psychology of your 20s con...
5 ways to reinvent yourself in your 20s (rerun)
Fri, 25 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
If nothing else, our 20s are a time for reinvention and transformation. We become clearer and cleare...
Overcoming your fear of being perceived (rerun)
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:50:02 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutin...
It's okay for your friendships to change (rerun)
Fri, 18 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In our 20s there are four things we worry about more than anything else: love, money, the future, an...
The psychology of self doubt (rerun)
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:37:42 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our self doubts are what is keeping us in our own way. It is the foundation for our inner critic to ...
How to get your spark back (rerun)
Fri, 11 Apr
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We lose our spark and love for life for many reasons: burnout, mental ill health, people pleasing, a...
290. The complicated psychology of PMS
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:02:56 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
PMS can be a bit of a black box - we know we don't feel right, we know the days and weeks before our...
289. The psychology of high functioning depression
Fri, 04 Apr
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We are used to seeing depression one way: tears, extreme sadness, never leaving the house, pure mise...
288. "Your calling, won't stop calling" ft. Victoria Hutchins
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:41:24 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So many of us worry about finding a purpose and progressing in our career from an early age, but som...
287. Being a late bloomer in your 20s
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:16:37 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Some of us take our time when it comes to finding love and dating. For some, that feels like an asse...
286. How to actually FEEL your feelings
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:08:21 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In a day and age when 7/10 of us are chronically stressed, living in survival mode, too busy intelle...
285. Overcoming relationship OCD & anxiety
Fri, 21 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Even in the most perfect of relationships we can have doubts; even when everything is happy and wond...
284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?
Wed, 19 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today, let's talk about the pandemic skip and the lost years of our 20s that many of us are still tr...
I Trust Myself to Make the Best Decision With What I Know Now
Mon, 17 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
I am thrilled to present one of my favorite episodes from my new podcast Mantra! Each week...
283. The psychology of 'only child' syndrome
Fri, 14 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We've all heard the stereotypes about only children - they're selfish, they're dominating, they're a...
282. Can we change our personality?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:14:42 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It feels like the personality we have is the one we're stuck with, regardless of how much we wish we...
281. Reclaim your power in dating
Fri, 07 Mar
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Dating right now can feel like a minefield - in today's episode we break down exactly how to reclaim...
280. Is it anxiety or intuition?
Mon, 03 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Intuition is this deep sense of knowing that guides and expands our lives. Anxiety on the other...
279. The psychology of career jealousy
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When you're struggling with your sense of purpose, job hunting or feelings of success, it can be ver...
278. The psychology of tattoos
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:14:39 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's said that around 1/3 of society has tattoos - that increases to nearly half for people in their...
277. Let's talk about birthday anxiety
Fri, 21 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
I'm turning 25! Here are all my thoughts and feelings about ageing, dealing with expectations around...
276. Introversion vs. extroversion
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:33:17 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What makes someone an introvert vs. an extrovert and why is it different to what you may have been t...
275. 5 signs of deep emotional compatibility
Fri, 14 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When we first meet someone, the thing we instantly look for is a 'spark' - do a connect, are we attr...
274. The psychology of the youngest child
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:20:31 +0000
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Youngest children have a reputation for being rebellious, rule breakers, sociable, charming, a bit s...
273. The psychology of routines
Fri, 07 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Morning, weekly, day-time and night routines are something that successful people swear by. Whether ...
272. How I overcame my fear of flying
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:11:01 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today's episode is a rather personal, less psychological one. I want to talk about my fear of flying...
271. Overcoming our purpose anxiety ft. Elizabeth Gilbert
Fri, 31 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode I had the rare and wonderful opportunity to interview a personal hero of mine, the a...
270. The psychology of male-female friendships
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:38:55 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's an age old question - can men and women ever actually be friends? In today's episode we explore...
269. How to care less about others opinions
Fri, 24 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Everyone has an opinion, but are they all worth listening to? When we're not careful we can get carr...
268. The hidden impact of cortisol
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:38:46 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Cortisol is the 'it' hormone of the moment. So many people are talking about cortisol face, cortisol...
267. Starting over in your 20s
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:34:45 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes our 20s feels more like a checklist than a decade: graduate, find dream job, meet life par...
266. The psychology of alcohol
Mon, 13 Jan
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Alcohol is one of societies most highly accepted and used drugs. But what is it's actual impact on o...
Introducing: MANTRA with Jemma Sbeg
Mon, 13 Jan
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MY NEW PODCAST IS HERE! Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma brings you...
265. 5 tips for pursuing your creative passion
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:53:39 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We are often torn between passion versus practicality when it comes to our dreams and our careers. D...
264. How to set goals you'll actually achieve
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:43:46 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We are writing and thinking about your goals all wrong and in today's episode I want to discuss how ...
263. The psychology of manifestation
Fri, 03 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Manifestation far more mystical than scientific, but there is some important psychology behind how i...
262. Your year for trusting yourself
Mon, 30 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This year is your year for complete self trust, in all forms! The opposite of anxiety and doubt is s...
261. The psychology of new years resolutions (BONUS)
Sun, 29 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we bring back an episode from 2022 on the psychology of New Years resolutions, the signifi...
260. The BEST dating advice for your 20s ft. Dateable podcast
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:34:06 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When it comes to dating in our 20s, the entire experience seems like a bit of a maze and often leave...
259. Confronting our family dynamics in adulthood ft. Gwendolyn Watson
Mon, 23 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Childhood is a funny thing. You can only really understand it in hindsight and as we become adults w...
258. Healing our sexual shame ft. Dr Emily Jamea
Fri, 20 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In today's we tackle a topic many of us face but rarely discuss openly: sexual shame and sexual...
257. The biggest dilemmas of our 20s ft. The listeners
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:08:55 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we have on the most special guest of all: the listeners! I asked you all to send in your bigge...
256. The psychology of psychedelics ft. Paul Austin
Fri, 13 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We have been hearing a lot about the use of psychedelics to treat mental health in recent years, but...
255. The psychology of misogyny ft. Hannah Ferguson
Mon, 09 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What does it mean to experience misogyny these days? Is it the typical locker room talk and exclusio...
254. Cultivating a hot, smart, rich mindset ft. Maggie Sellers
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:46:07 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On today's episode we welcome on entrepreneur, founder and Hot, Smart, Rich icon, Maggie Sellers to ...
253. Why spirituality is essential for our mental health ft. Dr Lisa Miller
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:36:43 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
For our very first guest of the holiday season, I invited on Dr Lisa Miller - a professor at Columbi...
252. The psychology of doomscrolling
Fri, 29 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
There is a lot of terrible news out there, so much so that we could spend every hour of every day re...
251. How to train your brain to do hard things
Mon, 25 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The best things in life aren't always the easiest and it's often this exertion and extra effort that...
250. Maintaining long distance friendships in our 20s
Fri, 22 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Friendships are hard. Add in distance and they can get even harder at times. But long distance frien...
249. 5 tips to master public speaking
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:24:01 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Public speaking is one of our biggest fears as a species - some 75% of us list public speaking as ou...
248. The psychology of solo travelling
Fri, 15 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Solo travelling is something that we romanticise a lot in our 20s and is a big thing on many of our ...
247. Can we be friends with our ex?
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:43:52 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A lot of us try to convince ourselves we can be friends with our ex in the immediate aftermath of a ...
246. How to cope with political anxiety
Fri, 08 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Many of us have been facing increasing levels of political anxiety in the past days and weeks. It se...
245. The psychology of the middle child
Mon, 04 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all know the stereotypes about the eldest child, the youngest and the only child, but the middle ...
244. 5 steps for creating a 'soft life'
Fri, 01 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The idea of a 'soft life' originated from a group of Nigerian influencers who chose the term to desc...
243. Why having hobbies is so important
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:16:57 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Your hobbies may be just as important as your friendships in your 20s. But whilst you may dedicate 1...
242. The psychology of maladaptive daydreaming
Fri, 25 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Daydreaming can be a perfectly normal part of life - zoning out in the shower, before we fall asleep...
241. Are we our own worst critic?
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:14:38 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes the loudest critic, our biggest hater is not someone we know, it is ourselves. We are the ...
240. Overcoming dating burnout
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:13:32 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In our 20s it can feel like a mad rush to find the one. If you are single and dating, you know the e...
239. What is the 'loneliest' chapter of our 20s?
Mon, 14 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
At some stage in our 20s, all of us will experience what I call 'The Loneliest Chapter' - a period w...
238. High functioning codependency and caring too much ft. Terri Cole
Fri, 11 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What is the cost of caring too much for others? Always being the person to fix everyone's problems? ...
237. The psychology of shame
Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:59:21 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shame follows us everywhere. So many of us are bound by shame about our past, our mistakes, our iden...
236. How to make hard decisions
Fri, 04 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
At some stage in our 20s we'll have to make a life changing decision where the right choice is not a...
235. The psychology of 'right person, wrong time'
Mon, 30 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The right person at the wrong time might be one of the saddest kinds of love stories we come across....
234. I had a mental breakdown
Fri, 27 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Let's talk about what's been going on with my mental health recently and what's changed. This is a r...
233. Surviving a toxic workplace
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:21:26 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Work makes up a large component of our lives. It's estimated that 1/3 of our waking lives will be sp...
232. Why do we hate criticism?
Fri, 20 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When someone criticises us we naturally feel on edge and defensive. This is because criticism threat...
231. 5 ways to reinvent yourself in your 20s
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:35:32 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
If nothing else, our 20s are a time for reinvention and transformation. We become clearer and cleare...
230. The psychology of flirting
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:54:15 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Flirting! Usually thought of as something used to express romantic or physical interest may actually...
229. 4 ways to make your anxiety work for you
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:24:31 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all get anxious at times, but what we forget in those moments is that anxiety is just there to pr...
228. The psychology of limerence
Fri, 06 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Limerance - the state of having undeniable feelings for someone who does not feel the same way - fee...
227. The power of staying present
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:23:47 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction: we're thinking about the past, overthin...
226. How money impacts our mental health
Fri, 30 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Money is as much psychological and emotional as it is a physical resource. For that reason, sometime...
225. Overcome your fear of being perceived
Mon, 26 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutin...
224. 5 ways to support someone with their mental health
Fri, 23 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Loving someone who struggles with their mental health can be devastating. You want to do all you can...
223. Why are female friendships so hard?
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:37:04 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In today's episode we break down the controversy but also the beauty of female friendship - why exac...
222. Am I too sensitive?
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:15:08 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The life of the highly sensitive person is often misunderstood. Highly sensitive aren't just people ...
221. How to be truly successful in your 20s
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:09:25 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This episode might be the wakeup call we all need that our traditional notions of success aren't wor...
220. The psychology of nostalgia and getting stuck in the past
Fri, 09 Aug
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All of us find ourselves remincising on the 'good old days' every now and then, but sometimes we can...
219. The psychology of journalling
Mon, 05 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Journalling is seen as one of the holy grails when it comes to trying to improve your mental health ...
218. Overcome your fear of never finding love
Fri, 02 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our fear of being alone forever and never finding the right one is scary, but it's also pretty natur...
217. How to find your calling
Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:29:05 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
One of the biggest questions we seem to encounter in our 20s and beyond is: what is my calling? What...
216. The psychology of resentment
Fri, 26 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Resentment is sometimes labelled as an ugly or bad emotion, something that is derived from a sense o...
215. Are you living in survival mode?
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:01:36 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Survival mode is, at its core, a stress response. When our minds and our bodies are put under extrem...
214. The secret to love? Go SLOW ft. Therapist Moe Ari Brown
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:46:20 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all want long lasting, passionate, meaningful love and in our 20s it can hard to figure out exact...
213. The psychology of play
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:53:05 +0000
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Is the secret to a happier, less stressful, more connected life actually play? A lot of the research...
212. The psychology of self doubt
Sat, 13 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our self doubts are what is keeping us in our own way. It is the foundation for our inner critic to ...
211. The problem with 'toxic' positivity
Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:53:42 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today on the podcast we are talking about toxic positivity and the problem with always being positiv...
210. The 5 BIGGEST red flags for relationships in our 20s
Fri, 05 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all know what red flags are, they tend to be universal at any age, but there are some redflags th...
209. Navigating post-graduation blues ft. Therapist Liz Kelly
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:17:16 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The period after graduation can be really difficult, filled with emotions like grief, anxiety, worry...
208. Let's talk about coping mechanisms
Fri, 28 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Very few of us ever receive an education on coping. We are taught bad things happen, we are taught p...
207. How to have better conversations
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:34:14 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometime...
206. The psychology of love bombing
Fri, 21 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Love bombing has been a hot topic as of recent, but what does it ACTUALLY mean or entail? In today's...
205. A mental health update
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:29:05 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Since the beginning of this show I've been super open about my mental health so I thought I'd share ...
204. Should we be thinking about kids in our 20s?
Fri, 14 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The thought of having children in our 20s feels like an incredibly adult decision, and is one a lot ...
203. Why do we feel so unloveable?
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:11:06 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Struggling with our self worth can often impact how deserving we feel of love. This sense that we ma...
202. Body dysmorphia
Fri, 07 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obse...
201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:22:21 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, s...
200. Going 'no contact' and why it works!
Fri, 31 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Going 'no contact' after a breakup or relationship breakdown is promoted as one of the best ways to ...
199. The struggles of job hunting in our 20s
Tue, 28 May 2024 08:10:54 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You're not imagining it! The job market is getting harder, especially for 20-somethings who are ente...
198. The psychology of ‘mommy issues’ and mother wounds
Fri, 24 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our mother wounds represent the unprocessed trauma and insecurities we pick up from the dynamic we e...
197. Stop being PASSIVE in your life ft. Girls with Goals
Mon, 20 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We often think the secret to not being passive in our lives is to fill up our days, set countless go...
196. My toxic relationship with productivity
Fri, 17 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In today's episode we're going old school, back to a good old fashioned chatty sit down episode and ...
195. The psychology of codependency
Tue, 14 May 2024 04:25:17 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How can you tell if you're codependent or just really close to someone? If you are enmeshed or just ...
194. Are our attention spans getting shorter?
Fri, 10 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So many of us are struggling to stay focused and concentrate in an environment of constant distracti...
193. The truth about avoidant attachment ft. Thais Gibson
Tue, 07 May 2024 03:13:21 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Attachment theory is often misunderstood but when we have the correct knowledge and information it c...
192. Feeling behind in your 20s
Fri, 03 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We have a lot of opportunities to feel behind in our 20s, especially when it comes to our careers, o...
191. My favourite psychology studies of ALL TIME
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:02:03 +0000
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We have found some pretty amazing ways to observe human behaviour and from it, discovered some espec...
190. Fall in love with your own company
Fri, 26 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Finding the joy in your own company is one of the most healing, rewarding and fulfilling things we c...
189. 5 ways to stop comparing yourself to others
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:21:07 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Social comparison is the thief of joy - it will make us question everything that we have, doubt our ...
188. Why are we so indecisive?
Fri, 19 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our inability to make decisions is wasting our time, keeping us acting from a place of fear and stuc...
187. The psychology of the 'friendzone'
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:42:22 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
About 2/3rds of couples start off as friends according to recent research. But developing feelings f...
186. The psychology of sleep
Fri, 12 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sleep is one of our most vital functions but how many of us actually know that much about it, the li...
185. Living with your parents in your 20s
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:09:02 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
More and more 20 something year olds are choosing to live with their parents; we are moving out late...
184. How to get your spark back
Fri, 05 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We lose our spark and love for life for many reasons: burnout, mental ill health, people pleasing, a...
183. Disliking your friends partner
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:47:45 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You're not going to get along with everyone and one of those people you don't get along with might e...
182. Social media is ruining my mental health
Fri, 29 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Social media is impacting our mental health in ways we are not ready or willing to acknowledge, and ...
181. The psychology of father wounds
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:07:33 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Father wounds arise from a disorganised or complicated relationship with our father figure - either ...
180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay
Fri, 22 Mar
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In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk a...
179. Why can't I cry?
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:35:05 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes all we want to do is a have a big, old fashioned sob and when we can't it leads us feeling...
178. 5 steps for building self discipline
Fri, 15 Mar
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Self discipline is the key ingredient to unlocking everything you want in life. But despite that man...
177. Understanding our fear of intimacy
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:08:53 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Love is scary. There are so many opportunities to be hurt, to be let down, to have thing turn out in...
176. A conversation with my Mum
Fri, 08 Mar
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This International Women's Day as part of iHeart's Women Take the Mic Initiative, I'm bringing on my...
175. Living alone in your 20s
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:30:46 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we are discussing the ups and downs of living alone in your 20s: from the freedom and inde...
174. Retroactive jealousy
Fri, 01 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Feeling jealous over our partners past can feel highly irrational, but its still a feeling many of u...
173. Your guide to panic attacks
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:42:06 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Panic attacks are awful, they sneak up on us in the worst moments and make us feel overwhelmed by an...
172. I'm scared of getting older
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:50:54 +0000
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It's my birthday. Let's talk about my fear of growing older. Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg...
171. Changing careers in your 20s ft. The Career Contessa
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:23:08 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our 20s are one of the best times for us to change careers. Perhaps you're feeling burntout, bored, ...
170. The psychology of acne
Fri, 16 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Acne has just as many emotional and mental symptoms as it does physical. Having acne in our 20s is a...
169. The mental load in relationships
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:38:51 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sustaining a relationship has a lot more to do with the division of domestic, emotional and physical...
168. Do you really need closure?
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:49:56 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The end of a relationship or a friendship can leave us with a lot of unanswered questions, especiall...
167. 5 steps to build a life you love
Mon, 05 Feb
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A considerable question for those of us in our 20s is how do we create a good life? What does it mea...
166. Fantasy bonding - is it love or delusion?
Fri, 02 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes we become more attached to the idea of someone and their potential, than the reality of wh...
165. The psychology of anger
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:47:10 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Anger is one of our most primal emotions and yet we have no idea how to manage it. We suppress it, a...
164. Dating and mental health in our 20s
Fri, 26 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Two of the most noteworthy elements of our 20s are dating and our experiences with mental health. Th...
163. Travel burnout
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:04:36 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Being able to travel and explore the world in our 20s is such a unique privilege, but sometimes we c...
162. Why do I feel guilty all the time?
Fri, 19 Jan
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We experience chronic guilt towards a lot of things: guilt for resting, guilt for not resting, guilt...
161. The psychology of health anxiety
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:01:03 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In today's episode we are going to discuss the psychology behind our health anxiety, something we do...
160. Are you ready to date again ft. The Real Talk Therapist
Fri, 12 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Getting into a new relationship can bring up a lot of past trauma from previous relationships, and c...
159. Embracing the courage to be disliked
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:21:10 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Many of us find ourselves obsessively focused on the opinions and judgements of others, letting thei...
158. Should you quit drinking in your 20s?
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:39:51 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Alcohol is a drug, highly addictive, has proven to do damage to our minds and our bodies and yet mak...
157. Your year for taking risks!
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:06:19 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome to 2024! With each new year on the podcast, we set a new theme or intention for the next 12 ...
156. Dating with an anxious attachment style ft. Thais Gibson
Fri, 29 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Dating with an anxious attachment style comes with a number of challenges: struggling to feel secure...
155. Unlocking your next life chapter ft. Dr Lisa Marie Bobby
Mon, 25 Dec
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Feeling stuck and dissatisfied with where you are in your life is never a place we want to be in. Pe...
154. Why does healthy love feel boring? ft. Sarah Yudkin
Fri, 22 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When we experience healthy love for the first time after years of unsettling, unhealthy, toxic relat...
153. Dealing with difficult family members ft. Alexis Fernandez
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:27:52 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
As the holiday season approaches so does the expectation to start seeing family, including difficult...
152. Impulse shopping and retail therapy ft. Al from Two Broke Chicks
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:06:29 +0000
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Impulse shopping in an experience we've all had, the feeling of buying something you know you don't ...
151. Stop getting attached too quickly ft. Lyss Boss
Mon, 11 Dec
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We all know the feeling of going on a few dates with someone and, suddenly, you're unable to stop ch...
150. Sex is mental, not just physical ft. Gina Gutierrez
Fri, 08 Dec
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Often when we think about sex, we only think about the physical. We only think about the other perso...
149. Confidence will change your life ft. Tiff Baira
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:06:10 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Confidence truly is the secret to a better life: better friendships, better self esteem, better date...
148. Understanding ADHD in our 20s ft. Ellie Middelton
Fri, 01 Dec
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In 2021, Ellie Middelton received a diagnosis of ADHD and autism at the age of 23. It was one of the...
147. The psychology of the eldest daughter
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:02:11 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do you ever feel like you need to be perfect, that you are responsible for the emotions of others, y...
146. Roommates and sharehouses in our 20s
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 23:48:50 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Living in sharehouses in our 20s are like their own weird, social experiment. We put together a grou...
145. The psychology of pretty privilege and beauty standards
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:53:54 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Attractiveness and beauty is something we all inevitably find ourselves considering. We question whe...
144. It's okay for your friendships to change
Fri, 17 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In our 20s there are four things we worry about more than anything else: love, money, the future, an...
143. Why do we replay conversations?
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:34:10 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Have you ever had the experience of leaving a conversation and feeling like something you said was o...
142. The curse of being an overachiever
Fri, 10 Nov
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In this week's episode we discuss the curse of being an overachiever. Society celebrates us for our ...
141. How to get over someone you can't stop thinking about
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:33:07 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all know the feeling of wanting desperately to move on from someone - an ex, a past love, situati...
140. The psychology of envy
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:36:56 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Envy is ingrained into our human psyche, each and every one of us has, at times, compared ourselves ...
139. How to have better first dates!
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:28:46 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Dating in our 20s can feel like a minefield, a lot of people don't know what they want, what they li...
138. We need a new approach to anxiety ft. Dr David Rosmarin
Fri, 27 Oct
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Dr David Rosmarin is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the founder of the Centre ...
137. I'm putting too much pressure on myself
Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:30:14 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we're having a candid chat about how I'm going. How I'm really going! We discuss imposter synd...
136. The psychology of procrastination
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:04:39 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Putting off a task to the last minute might feel good in the moment, but it often leads to a lot of ...
135. Emotional eating
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:31:43 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our relationship with food is so much more psychological then it appears to be, and the evidence for...
134. The psychology behind the "ick"
Fri, 13 Oct
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You're dating someone new and suddenly, they show up to a date wearing crocs, or wear goggles to the...
133. Feeling lost after university and career anxiety
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:15:30 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The post graduation blues can leave us feeling incredibly anxious, aimless and stuck, battling with ...
132. The psychology of Taylor Swift
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:50:45 +0000
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Taylor Swift is possibly the most famous person in the world right now, beloved by millions, streame...
131. Why does life feel boring?
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:07:10 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We have all had that experience of feeling bored with our everyday life, whereby we look around and ...
130. Relationship anxiety and being 'forever single' in your 20s ft. Katy Bellotte
Fri, 29 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On today's episode we bring on the wonderful, Katy Bellotte, to discuss everything love, dating and ...
129. The psychology of oversharing
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:48:26 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all know the feeling of oversharing at a party or work function and feeling the sting of embarras...
128. When it's time to walk away from a relationship
Fri, 22 Sep
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One of the hardest dilemmas we have to face is when it's time to walk away from someone you still lo...
127. Can we be too self aware?
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:29:44 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This is a question I have been asking myself a lot recently as someone who is VERY invested in the s...
126. How to heal a fear of abandonment
Fri, 15 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Many of us battle with a deep-rooted fear and anxiety that those we love will leave us. Maybe we hav...
125. The psychology of dating apps ft. Bumble
Mon, 11 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The new reality of dating in your 20s is that the majority of us who are single are on the dating ap...
124. Moving to a new city in our 20s
Fri, 08 Sep
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A lot of us in our 20s feel the urge to upend everything and move to a new city - maybe for work, fo...
123. A life update - healthy love, moving overseas, dealing with online criticism
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:29:15 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's been a while since my last life update so I thought we would take a bit of a breather and sit d...
122. The pressure to be exceptional in our 20s
Fri, 01 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Increasingly, those of us in our 20s are facing an exceeding pressure to be exceptional and have a m...
121. Befriending your social anxiety
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:00:31 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Each of us deals with feelings of embarrassment, awkwardness and feeling social self conscious every...
120. Understanding your ego
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:37:14 +0000
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In this week's episode we discuss the psychology of your ego and what its trying to tell us! Ego can...
119. How to make the most of your 20s pt.2
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:31:22 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Love, dating and friendships can feel like a black box in our 20s when we're trying to make the most...
118. How to make the most of your 20s pt.1
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:18:26 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How do we actually make the most of our 20s? Career anxiety, feeling stuck, taking risks and managin...
117. The psychology of trauma ft. Dr MC McDonald
Fri, 18 Aug
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Trauma seems like a bit of a black box at times, something that we all experience as part of our lif...
116. Is it love, or are you just attached?
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:04:16 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Love and attachment feel very similar, and it's very easy to confuse the two especially in the early...
115. Let's talk about depression in our 20s
Fri, 11 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode, I want to talk about depression. And not just from a psychological and scientific p...
114. Healing your inner teen
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:26:59 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Everyone is talking about healing our inner child, but what about our inner teenager? We experience ...
113. Forgiving yourself for past mistakes
Fri, 04 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
All of us are going to mess up. In our 20s and every decade thereafter. But its what we choose to do...
112. Your ex moved on - now what?
Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:30:37 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It’s something we all inevitably experience in our dating lives, the pain of a break-up, saying go...
111. The healing power of nature
Fri, 28 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we're discussing the secret and the science behind the healing powers of nature. Our gener...
110. The psychology of hyperindependence
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:20:48 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Independence is highly regarded as an admirable personality trait - we are obsessed with people who ...
109. Why are we so hard on ourselves?
Sat, 22 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So often in life, we are our own worst enemies. The meanest and loudest voice in our head is our own...
108. The psychology of gaslighting
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:39:43 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The term 'gaslighting' has grown in popularity in recent years and become part of our shared psychob...
107. How to get out of a rut
Fri, 14 Jul
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On this week's episode we discuss why we fall into a so called 'rut' and how to pull ourselves out o...
106. Overcoming trauma and complex PTSD ft. Amy B Chesler
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:05:58 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
TW: Domestic violence, sexual abuse. In her early 20s, Amy suffered an unimaginable loss. Her mother...
105. The stigma of being single
Fri, 07 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Being single has never been more common, with more people being single than ever before in history. ...
104. The psychology of overthinking and indecision
Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:11:46 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Overthinking can sometimes feel like an endless mental maze that we're trapped in. This tendency to ...
103. How to be completely unique
Fri, 30 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The desire to be unique and individual is one that we all feel, especially in our 20s as we begin to...
102. Queer identity in our 20s ft. Claud Bailey
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:47:02 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we sit down for an intimate conversation with the incredible Claud Bailey, a queer film di...
101. The psychology of ghosting
Fri, 23 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we're discussing the increasing prevalence of ghosting in modern dating. The use of dating app...
100. What I've learned from 2 years of podcasting
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:43:40 +0000
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HAPPY 100th EPISODE! In this week's episode, we are celebrating two very special milestones - 100 ep...
99. The myth of the 5-year plan
Fri, 16 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In our 20s we can often feel like we have to have a plan for our lives or a 5 year vision for where ...
98. The psychology of self sabotage
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:11:22 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes our biggest enemy isn't others, it's ourselves. Self sabotage is a complicated psychologic...
97. The long distance dilemma
Fri, 09 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Long distance in any relationship can be hard, so why do we choose to do it? In our 20s our relation...
96. I feel ugly
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:18:07 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Recently I've been feeling, as the episode title says, ugly. My relationship with my body and sense ...
95. Dating with intention in our 20s
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:55:35 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Dating in our 20s can feel like an uphill battle, and many of us are seeking an alternative to casua...
94. Chronic illness and overcoming adversity ft. Bradley Dryburgh
Mon, 29 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In 2020, Bradley found himself questioning death. He was 24 and lying in hospital bed with bleeding ...
93. How to build consistency
Fri, 26 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
All of us in our 20s have some goal or ambition that we are striving for and whatever that may be, c...
92. The psychology of platonic soulmates
Tue, 23 May 2023 05:43:22 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Platonic soulmates represent the idea that our deepest relationships and our strongest bonds don't h...
91. Overcoming milestone anxiety in our 20s
Fri, 19 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In our 20s, we face an increasing sense of pressure to reach certain important, life milestones, suc...
90. The psychology of open relationships
Tue, 16 May 2023 04:08:11 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today, we're diving into the psychology behind open relationships in our 20s - why people are attrac...
89. Maintaining your identity in a relationship
Fri, 12 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, I'm joined by the fabulous Al and Sal, the hosts of Two Broke Chicks, to discuss how we c...
88. The psychology of dreams
Tue, 09 May 2023 03:36:18 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week on the podcast we are breaking down the psychology of our dreams - why we dream, the role ...
87. Should you quit your 9-5?
Fri, 05 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Many of us in our 20's have become disillusioned with the 9-5 lifestyle and the reality of working a...
86. Perfectionism and academic anxiety
Tue, 02 May 2023 02:50:59 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Perfectionism is on the rise amongst young people, and in this episode we break down exactly what it...
85. 'Daddy issues' and dating in your 20s ft. Violet Benson
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This Friday we sit down with the wonderful Violet Benson, host of the podcast Almost Adulting, also ...
84. Loneliness is not your enemy!
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:56:53 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we break down the psychological, biological and evolutionary underpinnings of loneliness a...
83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome'
Fri, 21 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this episode we break down the science and psychology of the internet and TikTok sensation of "lu...
82. The psychology of emotional unavailability
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:10:23 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we are discussing the science and psychology of emotional unavailability and breaking down...
81. Date yourself instead ft. Lyss Boss
Wed, 12 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we are joined by Lyss Boss, the host of Date Yourself Instead, to discuss dating in our 20...
80. Why you should take risks in your 20’s
Fri, 07 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the psychology behind why we all should be prepared to talk risks and push beyo...
79. The psychology of breakups
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Breakups and heartache are a universal experience in our 20’s. But what exactly happens to our min...
78. Let’s talk about eating disorders
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode we break down the psychology behind eating disorders - from anorexia to bulimia and ...
77. Why do we worry about the future?
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week on the podcast we discuss the experience of worrying and overthinking the future. From ant...
76. Hookup culture and casual dating in your 20’s ft. Louise Rumball
Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we dive into the psychology behind hookup culture and casual dating in our 20’s. We are ...
75. Healing your inner child!
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week on the show we dive into what it really means to heal your inner child. From reparenting t...
74. Outgrowing friendships
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week on the show we deep dive into why we outgrow our friendships as we enter our 20’s. We of...
73. The complete guide to therapy in your 20’s
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we deep dive into everything there is to know about therapy in our 20’s. From identifyin...
72. Attachment styles, non-negotiables and dating men ft. Chidera Eggerue
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:29:14 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week I am joined by Chidera Eggerue, otherwise known as the Slumflower, host of the Slumflower ...
71. The secret to self confidence
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:30:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This weeks episode we deep dive into the psychology self confidence and how we can master our sense ...
70. The psychology of gossip
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:15:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this weeks episode we discuss the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we gossip. We...
69. Codependent relationships in our 20’s
Fri, 27 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss codependency and how it can manifest in our friendships and relationships in ou...
68. The myth of the “dream job”
Fri, 20 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the idea of the dream job, whether it is fact or fiction? We discuss where the ...
67. Embracing your authentic self
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 01:23:02 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the psychology of authenticity and how we can discover and therefore embrace ou...
66. Dating in our 20’s - why we date the wrong people
Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:47:08 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week I bring on a special guest and a close friend, artist Sydney Farey, to discuss the horrors...
65. The psychology of New Years Resolutions
Fri, 30 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we break down the psychology of New Years resolutions, the significance of the new year fo...
64. Tis the season to feel lonely
Mon, 26 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss loneliness, particularly around the holiday season. Why is it that we feel so l...
63. Setting boundaries and sticking to them
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:59:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With the holiday season I thought it would be a great time to discuss how we can set boundaries with...
62. Navigating a quarter life crisis and feeling lost
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:59:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss our quarter life crisis! Whilst it may be a normal experience for those of us i...
61. Why we compare ourselves to others
Fri, 09 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss social comparison, the good, the bad, the psychology. We talk about why it is t...
60. Seasonal depression and the ‘winter blues’
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:22:18 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With many of us entering the colder, winter months, understanding what seasonal depression is and ho...
59. The psychology of diet culture and embracing our bodies
Fri, 02 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the insidious nature of diet culture and how it convinces us we need to change ...
57. The psychology of toxic parents
Sun, 27 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode we discuss the characteristics of toxic parents and the impact they have on our deve...
56. Why am I so unhappy?
Mon, 21 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How do we explain the feeling where we have everything we could want, but we still feel so unhappy a...
55. Dealing with rejection
Wed, 16 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Rejection can be such a blow to our self-esteem, whether it’s romantic, with friends, at work or d...
54. Single, happy and alone in our 20’s
Wed, 09 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss how to be happy being alone and all the amazing benefits that come with single ...
53. The power of microhabits
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:05:43 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
BONUS EPISODE. This week we discuss the power of micro habits and how we can integrate them into our...
52. Career anxiety, disillusionment and feeling stuck
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:14:03 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our careers and work can be a major point of stress in our 20’s and we try to figure out what exac...
51. Overcoming childhood trauma
Sat, 29 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss trauma in childhood, the way it effects our brain and chemistry, our behaviours...
50. Let’s talk about death ft. A Mortuary Technician
Sun, 23 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We are joined this week by Laura, a student mortuary technician in Australia to discuss her experien...
49. Financial anxiety, money and relationships
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:21:17 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week I’m joined by Lindsay, a Financial Therapist who runs Mind Money Balance to discuss how ...
48. Identity Crisis!
Fri, 14 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What does identity really mean? And how do we know when we’ve found it, can we ever truly embody o...
46. Making friends in your 20’s
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:23:52 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss how to make new friendships in our 20’s. We all can recognise how hard it is ...
45. Soulmates and twin flames
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:01:30 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Are soulmates real? And how do we know if we’ve met the one? This week we discuss the idea of twin...
44. The history and psychology of hormonal birth control
Fri, 23 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How does the pill and hormonal birth control impact our psychological well-being and experiences in ...
43. Hustle culture and burnout
Wed, 14 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week talk about the cultural phenomenon of hustle culture, the rise and grind age of work and p...
41. Situationships - boundaries, vulnerability and wanting more
Mon, 29 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the tricky topic of situationships in our 20’s - the grey space between casua...
40. When you feel directionless
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:57:21 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What can we do when we feel lost and directionless in our 20’s? It’s a common feeling and one sh...
39. The psychology of hangiexty
Sun, 07 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this episode we talk about the interactions between alcohol and the brain. Alcohol can be a huge ...
38. Healing unhealthy attachment styles
Sun, 31 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We discuss the four attachment styles and their implications for the relationships we have in our 20...
37. How to develop emotional intelligence in your 20’s
Mon, 18 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the secrets and successes of emotional intelligence and how to cultivate and gr...
36. The Psychology of Grief
Sun, 03 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What do we do when we’ve lost someone we’ve loved? In this weeks episode we talk about the confu...
35. BONUS EPISODE: “Don’t talk about us on the podcast”
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:34:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The girls are back for an episode on love, friendship, first impressions and stereotypesSee omnystud...
34. Antidepressants
Fri, 17 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why I went on antidepressants, my experience and the stigma around medication and mental illness.See...
33. Social attraction, being ‘cool’ and in-groups
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:20:37 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What does it mean to be ‘cool’ and why does it matter? In this weeks episode we discuss the impo...
32. BONUS EPISODE: Girl Talk
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:50:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A bonus episode of our new segment, Girl Talk. We have three (!!) special guests on to talk life tra...
31. The Anxious Mind
Sun, 29 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this episode we discuss anxiety in our 20’s. We talk about the body on anxiety, different anxie...
30. Heartbreak - hurting, healing and thriving ❤️🩹
Sun, 08 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We discuss the biology behind those awful breakup feelings, how to truly let someone go, the stages ...
29. Loneliness
Fri, 08 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why you’ve been feeling lonely recently because I have been too! We talk about how to embrace lone...
28. Are love languages real?
Wed, 06 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We discuss love languages, what are they, are they real and where did the idea come from? We also ta...
27. Is social media corrupting your brain?
Wed, 30 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss the psychology of social media: how it controls our behaviours, social comparis...
26. People pleasing - how to say NO!
Wed, 23 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss people pleasing: what it is, where it comes from and some interesting links to ...
25. Conquering failure in your 20’s
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:35:57 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What does psychology have to say about our fear of failure and how can we change our mindset to one ...
23. Toxic Relationships - Our Experiences ft. Claudia Grenfell-Uijalnd
Sat, 26 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode I bring on Claudia as we discuss our experiences in toxic relationships in our 20’...
22. What are we fighting for - The Psychology of Conflict
Sun, 13 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why do we fight and how can we resolve conflict in a healthy manner? We’re talking about interpers...
21. Catastrophic thinking - When the worst case scenario happens
Sat, 05 Feb
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What happens when the worst case scenario happens? Whilst that rarely happens, today we break down c...
20. The Psychology of Lasting Friendships
Sun, 02 Jan
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We bring on the longest and nearest friend to talk about how our friendship has lasted for almost a ...
19. The Psychology of Forgiveness
Fri, 31 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We start our new year off RIGHT with a view into what psychology has to say about forgiveness and wh...
18. The Psychology of Big Life Changes
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:23:30 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The psychology of the big life changes that we all experience in our 20’s: moving cities, graduati...
17. The Psychology of Cheating
Fri, 03 Dec
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why do people cheat? Is the phrase once a cheater, always a cheater correct? Where do conceptions of...
16. BONUS EPISODE: Love Line
Fri, 19 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We answer some of your pressing love questions and conundrums alongside some special guests - Jack a...
15. The Psychology of Attraction
Wed, 10 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why do we feel a “spark” for some people and not others? What creates attraction and what is our...
14. The Psychology of Narcissism
Sun, 17 Oct
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, we talk about narcissism and how to identify narcissists in our own lives. We talk about ...
12. Let’s Get Friendly with Jack - creativity, life paths and the next great Australian novel
Wed, 22 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we’re bringing in a special guest, someone very close to the show and my heart. The wonderfu...
11. The Psychology of Friendship Breakups - the fizzle, toxic people and forgiveness
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:35:45 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode we are discussing the psychology behind friendship breakups - why we need to move on...
10. The Psychology of Climate Anxiety with Tenaya
Sat, 04 Sep
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we are discussing the psychology of climate anxiety especially in light of recent announcement...
9. The Psychology of Lockdown - a quick check-in and tips and tricks ✨
Sun, 29 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Howdy! This week we have a little lockdown snapshot where I delve into the psychology behind why loc...
8. The Psychology of Unrequited Love - why we love those who don’t love us back.
Sat, 21 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This weeks episode is a deep and highly personal one. Hold onto your horses. We discuss unrequited l...
7. Would Maddy, Meg and Jemma get into Oxford?
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:19:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It’s a bit of a different episode this week! We decided to take the all souls Oxford College entra...
6. The Psychology of Jealousy - why we feel so insecure, lessons from polyamory and more
Sat, 07 Aug
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we discuss jealousy - the green monster - and break down where jealousy originated from, i...
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
Sat, 31 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The second instalment of our let’s get friendly episodes with the glorious Phoebe, here to talk ab...
4. The Psychology of FoMO
Sat, 24 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This episode we discuss the fear of missing out - where FoMO comes, why it feels so shit and potenti...
3. The Psychology of the 9-5
Sat, 10 Jul
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we talk about the transition to full time work in our 20’s and why the 9-5 is not conduc...
1. The Psychology of Imposter Syndrome - why do you feel like such a fraud??
Sat, 26 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this weeks episode we discuss imposter syndrome; where it comes from, why we feel it and why soci...