The Psychology of your 20s

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206. The psychology of love bombing Jun 21, 2024

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Love bombing has been a hot topic as of recent, but what does it ACTUALLY mean or entail? In today's episode we are breaking down all of the psychology of love bombing, including:

The cultish origin of love bombing
The three stages of love bombing
Why people love bomb?
The interaction between narcissism and love bombing
Intensity addiction and love bombing
The five questions for determining: is it love or lovebombing?

We also dive into why it can be so easy to get swept up by these individuals and behaviours, how to know it when you see it and the strength it takes to walk away.

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205. A mental health update Jun 18, 2024

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Since the beginning of this show I've been super open about my mental health so I thought I'd share an update (the bad, the good and the really good). Let's normalise talking openly and honestly about what we're going through even when its not pretty or aesthetic. Thank you for all the support!

Mental Health support in your area: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

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204. Should we be thinking about kids in our 20s? Jun 14, 2024

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The thought of having children in our 20s feels like an incredibly adult decision, and is one a lot of us probably don't consider. We want to protect our youth and our freedom a little bit longer, or perhaps have decided we probably will never want children.

But whether you want to have children or not, having a clear understanding of your future intentions or choices, your reproductive health, the kind of person who might make a good partner, and therefore parent, is important. More information, more foresight actually equals greater freedom and sometimes time to decide.

We break down:

Why you should be thinking in your 20s
The pros and cons of having children in your 20s
The argument for NOT having children
Fertility
Milestone anxiety and the pressure to find someone
Your stories of pregnancy, parenthood and fertility in your 20s

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203. Why do we feel so unloveable? Jun 11, 2024

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Struggling with our self worth can often impact how deserving we feel of love. This sense that we may be 'unloveable' causes us to miss out on healthy, fulfilling relationships, self sabotage and stay with people who don't deserve us. In today's episode, we discuss:

The origins of why we feel unworthy of love
Childhood wounds
Early romantic scripts and teen romance
Repeated rejection and shame
The consequences of feeling unloveable
Repetition of toxic relationships
How to restore or rediscover your sense of self worth and self love

And so much more. Listen now!

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202. Body dysmorphia Jun 07, 2024

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All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including:

The origins in childhood experiences
Family history and influence
The differences in expression between men and women
The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery
The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'
How false beliefs influence behaviour
Dating with body dysmorphia, and more

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201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier Jun 04, 2024

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We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it:

Focus on platonic love over romantic love
Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy
The importance of a project
The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it
Let yourself wallow

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200. Going 'no contact' and why it works! May 31, 2024

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Going 'no contact' after a breakup or relationship breakdown is promoted as one of the best ways to move on from an ex. But why is that the case, and what is the psychology? Is it always that easy?

In today's episode we break down the psychology of going 'no contact': why it works, the science, when it's necessary and how to stay committed, even when it feels impossible. Listen now!

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199. The struggles of job hunting in our 20s May 28, 2024

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You're not imagining it! The job market is getting harder, especially for 20-somethings who are entering the job market for the first time and trying to find their path. In today's episode we break down the psychological toll that the job hunt takes on us, the constant rejections, unrewarded effort, resentment and frustration. We also discuss why our generation has it tougher and it's not just a you problem but also how to improve your odds and keep your head up! All that and more, listen now :)

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198. The psychology of ‘mommy issues’ and mother wounds May 24, 2024

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Our mother wounds represent the unprocessed trauma and insecurities we pick up from the dynamic we each have with the women who raise us and shape us. In today's episode we break down the psychology of our mother wounds including their origin, their impact and their manifestation, from our body confidence to our competition with other women, our ability to trust and connect, our fear of disapproval and chronic people pleasing.

We also explore ways to heal this wound, both in collaboration with our mother and on our own. Listen now for more!

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197. Stop being PASSIVE in your life ft. Girls with Goals May 20, 2024

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We often think the secret to not being passive in our lives is to fill up our days, set countless goals, always be striving for progress and productivity. What if we told you the secret was slowing down? In today's episode I am joined by Caroline and Ann Catherine from Girls with Goals as we discuss:

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