The Psychology of your 20s
Episodes
78. Let’s talk about eating disorders
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we break down the psychology behind eating disorders - from anorexia to bulimia and binge eating disorder. Amalie Lee, the Host of the...
77. Why do we worry about the future?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we discuss the experience of worrying and overthinking the future. From anticipatory anxiety, the the illusion of control, pa...
76. Hookup culture and casual dating in your 20’s ft. Louise Rumball
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into the psychology behind hookup culture and casual dating in our 20’s. We are joined by the host of The Openhouse Podcast, Louis...
75. Healing your inner child!
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we dive into what it really means to heal your inner child. From reparenting to relearning your attachment style, the power of p...
74. Outgrowing friendships
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show we deep dive into why we outgrow our friendships as we enter our 20’s. We often have a romanticised idea that friendships last...
73. The complete guide to therapy in your 20’s
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we deep dive into everything there is to know about therapy in our 20’s. From identifying when you need therapy, to finding the right ther...
72. Attachment styles, non-negotiables and dating men ft. Chidera Eggerue
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Chidera Eggerue, otherwise known as the Slumflower, host of the Slumflower Hour and author of the Number 1 Sunday Times Bests...
71. The secret to self confidence
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode we deep dive into the psychology self confidence and how we can master our sense of confidence and self assurance to be the best ve...
70. The psychology of gossip
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we discuss the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we gossip. We explore the origins of gossip, the different form...
69. Codependent relationships in our 20’s
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss codependency and how it can manifest in our friendships and relationships in our 20’s. We break down some of the misconceptions...
68. The myth of the “dream job”
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the idea of the dream job, whether it is fact or fiction? We discuss where the idea of the “dream job” comes from, why we fee...
67. Embracing your authentic self
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the psychology of authenticity and how we can discover and therefore embrace our authentic selves. We discuss what it is to be au...
66. Dating in our 20’s - why we date the wrong people
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I bring on a special guest and a close friend, artist Sydney Farey, to discuss the horrors and surprises of dating in our 20’s. We discuss...
65. The psychology of New Years Resolutions
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we break down the psychology of New Years resolutions, the significance of the new year for making goals and promises to ourselves, why we s...
64. Tis the season to feel lonely
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss loneliness, particularly around the holiday season. Why is it that we feel so lonely during that period between the holidays and ...
63. Setting boundaries and sticking to them
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the holiday season I thought it would be a great time to discuss how we can set boundaries within our closest relationships. From emotional, phys...
62. Navigating a quarter life crisis and feeling lost
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss our quarter life crisis! Whilst it may be a normal experience for those of us in our 20’s, the experience can be incredibly sca...
61. Why we compare ourselves to others
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss social comparison, the good, the bad, the psychology. We talk about why it is that we compare ourselves to others, the impacts of...
60. Seasonal depression and the ‘winter blues’
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many of us entering the colder, winter months, understanding what seasonal depression is and how it impacts our mood, energy levels, appetite and...
59. The psychology of diet culture and embracing our bodies
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the insidious nature of diet culture and how it convinces us we need to change our bodies to be happier. We discuss how diet cult...
57. The psychology of toxic parents
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the characteristics of toxic parents and the impact they have on our development and adulthood. We dive into narcissistic p...
56. Why am I so unhappy?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we explain the feeling where we have everything we could want, but we still feel so unhappy and dissatisfied? In this episode we explore some o...
55. Dealing with rejection
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection can be such a blow to our self-esteem, whether it’s romantic, with friends, at work or during our studies. Rejection can be a painful expe...
54. Single, happy and alone in our 20’s
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss how to be happy being alone and all the amazing benefits that come with single hood in our 20’s! How can we cultivate a life we...
53. The power of microhabits
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE. This week we discuss the power of micro habits and how we can integrate them into our everyday lives to create the lifestyle changes we...
52. Career anxiety, disillusionment and feeling stuck
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our careers and work can be a major point of stress in our 20’s and we try to figure out what exactly we’re doing and where we want to go. In this...
51. Overcoming childhood trauma
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss trauma in childhood, the way it effects our brain and chemistry, our behaviours and our relationships in adulthood.See omnystudio...
50. Let’s talk about death ft. A Mortuary Technician
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined this week by Laura, a student mortuary technician in Australia to discuss her experiences and role and how she thinks about death and th...
49. Financial anxiety, money and relationships
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by Lindsay, a Financial Therapist who runs Mind Money Balance to discuss how we manage anxiety and emotions around money in our...
48. Identity Crisis!
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does identity really mean? And how do we know when we’ve found it, can we ever truly embody our ‘true selves’? In this episode we discuss w...
46. Making friends in your 20’s
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss how to make new friendships in our 20’s. We all can recognise how hard it is to make friends as we enter adulthood but what doe...
45. Soulmates and twin flames
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are soulmates real? And how do we know if we’ve met the one? This week we discuss the idea of twin flames and soul mates and alternative explanation...
44. The history and psychology of hormonal birth control
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does the pill and hormonal birth control impact our psychological well-being and experiences in our 20’s? This week we discuss the history and o...
43. Hustle culture and burnout
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week talk about the cultural phenomenon of hustle culture, the rise and grind age of work and professional success. We also discuss the role of b...
41. Situationships - boundaries, vulnerability and wanting more
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the tricky topic of situationships in our 20’s - the grey space between casual and committed. How do we establish good boundari...
40. When you feel directionless
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do when we feel lost and directionless in our 20’s? It’s a common feeling and one shared by many but when you’re in a rut it can be ...
39. The psychology of hangiexty
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about the interactions between alcohol and the brain. Alcohol can be a huge part of our lives in our 20’s, as can anxious fe...
38. Healing unhealthy attachment styles
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the four attachment styles and their implications for the relationships we have in our 20’s. Where did the idea of attachment come from, ...
37. How to develop emotional intelligence in your 20’s
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the secrets and successes of emotional intelligence and how to cultivate and grow your EQ in your 20’s. Why is it so important?...
36. The Psychology of Grief
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do we do when we’ve lost someone we’ve loved? In this weeks episode we talk about the confusion and anger, the safeness, following the loss o...
35. BONUS EPISODE: “Don’t talk about us on the podcast”
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The girls are back for an episode on love, friendship, first impressions and stereotypesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
34. Antidepressants
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why I went on antidepressants, my experience and the stigma around medication and mental illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33. Social attraction, being ‘cool’ and in-groups
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be ‘cool’ and why does it matter? In this weeks episode we discuss the importance of social acceptance and why being authenti...
32. BONUS EPISODE: Girl Talk
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode of our new segment, Girl Talk. We have three (!!) special guests on to talk life transitions, five year plans and all the goings on of...
31. The Anxious Mind
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss anxiety in our 20’s. We talk about the body on anxiety, different anxiety disorders and the unique triggers in our 20’s...
30. Heartbreak - hurting, healing and thriving ❤️🩹
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the biology behind those awful breakup feelings, how to truly let someone go, the stages of grief and whether it’s possible to be friends...
29. Loneliness
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why you’ve been feeling lonely recently because I have been too! We talk about how to embrace loneliness, why your best relationships are just aroun...
28. Are love languages real?
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss love languages, what are they, are they real and where did the idea come from? We also talk about recent research done by Hinge on the most...
27. Is social media corrupting your brain?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the psychology of social media: how it controls our behaviours, social comparison and the what makes tiktok so addictive.See omny...
26. People pleasing - how to say NO!
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss people pleasing: what it is, where it comes from and some interesting links to trauma and gender. We also discuss some strategies...
25. Conquering failure in your 20’s
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does psychology have to say about our fear of failure and how can we change our mindset to one that embraces the mistakes we are inevitably going...
23. Toxic Relationships - Our Experiences ft. Claudia Grenfell-Uijalnd
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I bring on Claudia as we discuss our experiences in toxic relationships in our 20’s. This is part one of a two part episode.See omny...
22. What are we fighting for - The Psychology of Conflict
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we fight and how can we resolve conflict in a healthy manner? We’re talking about interpersonal conflict today and answering some of the big ...
21. Catastrophic thinking - When the worst case scenario happens
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the worst case scenario happens? Whilst that rarely happens, today we break down catastrophic thinking and why we always expect the ...
20. The Psychology of Lasting Friendships
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We bring on the longest and nearest friend to talk about how our friendship has lasted for almost a decade, the lessons we’ve learned in 2021, home ...
19. The Psychology of Forgiveness
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We start our new year off RIGHT with a view into what psychology has to say about forgiveness and why it is the life changing philosophy we need in ou...
18. The Psychology of Big Life Changes
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The psychology of the big life changes that we all experience in our 20’s: moving cities, graduations and job changes, it’s that time of the year....
17. The Psychology of Cheating
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people cheat? Is the phrase once a cheater, always a cheater correct? Where do conceptions of monogamy come from? Learn in this episode.See omn...
16. BONUS EPISODE: Love Line
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We answer some of your pressing love questions and conundrums alongside some special guests - Jack and Meg!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
15. The Psychology of Attraction
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we feel a “spark” for some people and not others? What creates attraction and what is our ‘love map’? Listen in to find out why we are ...
14. The Psychology of Narcissism
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about narcissism and how to identify narcissists in our own lives. We talk about how their behaviours may make relationships partic...
12. Let’s Get Friendly with Jack - creativity, life paths and the next great Australian novel
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re bringing in a special guest, someone very close to the show and my heart. The wonderful Jack - one of our co-writers and podcast inspos ...
11. The Psychology of Friendship Breakups - the fizzle, toxic people and forgiveness
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are discussing the psychology behind friendship breakups - why we need to move on from people, the types of toxic friends to look o...
10. The Psychology of Climate Anxiety with Tenaya
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing the psychology of climate anxiety especially in light of recent announcements of a code red for humanity due to climate change...
9. The Psychology of Lockdown - a quick check-in and tips and tricks ✨
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Howdy! This week we have a little lockdown snapshot where I delve into the psychology behind why lockdowns can be such a killer for our mental health....
8. The Psychology of Unrequited Love - why we love those who don’t love us back.
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is a deep and highly personal one. Hold onto your horses. We discuss unrequited love - why we feel it, how to fix it and whether it...
7. Would Maddy, Meg and Jemma get into Oxford?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a bit of a different episode this week! We decided to take the all souls Oxford College entrance exam and answer some of the hardest questions ...
6. The Psychology of Jealousy - why we feel so insecure, lessons from polyamory and more
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss jealousy - the green monster - and break down where jealousy originated from, it’s emotional core and how we can address these ...
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second instalment of our let’s get friendly episodes with the glorious Phoebe, here to talk about situationships, setting healthy boundaries and...
4. The Psychology of FoMO
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we discuss the fear of missing out - where FoMO comes, why it feels so shit and potential solutions to stop worrying about what you’re ...
3. The Psychology of the 9-5
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the transition to full time work in our 20’s and why the 9-5 is not conducive to a well rounded lifestyle. Special guest Eri...
1. The Psychology of Imposter Syndrome - why do you feel like such a fraud??
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we discuss imposter syndrome; where it comes from, why we feel it and why society wants to convince women it’s a gendered prob...