The Psychology Sisters

Latest Episodes:

Healing childhood trauma in adulthood Apr 01, 2020

Show notes

Hello lovely listeners!
We hope you are surviving lockdown and self- isolation.
We thought we'd take a quick break from COVID-19 discussions to bring you a distraction into childhood trauma.
In this ep, we delve deep into what childhood trauma looks like, the different types of trauma, how trauma can manifest into our current day behaviours, cognitions (self-talk) and how this can impact on relationships.
Aimee is our expert in this field and sprinkles her wisdom like fairy dust into trauma informed therapy and ways to seek help.
We also answer some listener questions into dealing with trauma and managing resentment towards parents.
We hope you enjoy this episode :)

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WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

Join us on Friday 23 October at Bondi Beach for Why Did Nobody Tell Me This? LIVE a day of honest conversations, psychology, science, lived experience, incredible experts, connection, beautiful food and plenty of “oh my god, ME TOO” moments.

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

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Mini ep: looking after your mental health in isolation + quarantine during COVID-19 Mar 23, 2020

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It is certainly an eerie and unsettling time at the moment with COVID - 19
In this mini ep we offer some quick strategies to help you to look after your mental health during isolation and quarantine.
Please reach out and reach out for help from the below resources:
Lifeline:
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
Beyond Blue:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
Suicide call back service:
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
tel:1300659467

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

Radical self-acceptance + how to stop hating your body Mar 17, 2020

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Please note the content shared in this ep is not personalised and does not replace personalised advice from a mental health or health professional This episode does discuss disordered eating and self-harm, and may be triggering for some.
Hello everyone!
This episode has been a very highly requested episode from you guys, we are talking about a 2020 glow up on our bodies and the radical self-acceptance we encourage you guys to try this year.
We talk alllllll things body positivity, body acceptance and ways to love your body, we delve into where low self-esteem and body confidence can come from, what messages we are constantly sent and why we unconsciously continue to accept them. We discuss automatic negative thoughts and why it’s important to tune into these to turn into neutral and positive statements
We also discuss whether plastic/cosmetic surgery + body acceptance can co-exist, and in the Fast and the Curious we discuss whether large corporations should be responsible for the messages they send their audiences and whether their narrative of body positivity is completely innocent.
We also answer a listener question on whether you are able to go on a diet healthily without developing disordered eating behaviours + cognitions.
Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673
Lifeline: 13 11 14

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

Binge Eating | how to break the cycle Mar 03, 2020

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This week we are talking all things binge eating!
In this episode we discuss why binge eating occurs, where it comes from, how we get stuck in the vicious cycle and ways to get out.
We also answer some listener questions on binge eating + in the fast and the curious we discuss the hysteria and hype around the coronavirus.
Just a warning this episode discusses disordered eating, if this is a trigger for you in any way we strongly suggest you skip this ep.
Butterfly Foundation: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)
Lifeline: 13 11 14

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

LGBTQI | why we need to care about gender + sexuality in 2020 Feb 25, 2020

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Hello lovely listeners.
As this weekend is the celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community with Mardi Gras, we thought it was incredibly helpful to unpack all things gender and sexuality, and why it's so incredible important to know pronouns, acronyms and develop understanding of the LGBTQI community, especially in 2020.
We also discuss ways to be a good ally and support the people in our life who may identify with the LGBTQI community. We also explore how to seek a good therapist if seeking individual support for LGBTQI concerns.
We also answer a listener question on remaining body positive when surrounded by friends who are not.
We hope you enjoy!
instagram: @thepsychologysisters
Disclaimer: Please note, the content shared in this episode is for general informational purposes only, and should not be used in replacement of personalised psychological support.

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

The science of heartbreak | how to heal a broken heart Feb 18, 2020

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Ahhh yes, heartbreak.
The gut-wrenching, heart-exploding, stomach-dropping feeling that is heartbreak. Your heart feels like it's been ripped out of your chest and you just want to crawl into a hole and live there forever.
In this episode we divulge the scientific, evolutionary and psychological response to heart break, and why it hits us SO hard, and why our physiological responses are slowing down the process of moving on.
We propose a self- healing toolkit + scientifically proven strategies to help with the recovery process, involving a whole lotta netflix, chocolate and burning of clothes.
We also introduce our new segment, The Fast and The Curious where we break down the latest and important news stories of the week, this week it's the moral minefield and the total disregard of the duty of care of Married at First Sight's 'relationship experts'.
We also answer our listener q + a's on boundaries with an ex, and supporting a friend who keeps going back to THAT person.
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
Instagram: @thepsychologysisters

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

New Year, New You? Feb 11, 2020

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Hello fam!
In this episode we discuss why we fail at New Years Resolutions and offer some handy tips and tricks to stay on track. We also discuss why many factors such as previous resolutions, enjoyment, pleasure, personality types and importance of a resolution may predict our adherence to our goals.
We also acknowledge why sometimes New Years resolutions are too idealistic, and perhaps getting out of bed each morning and surviving day-to-day is goals enough. Maybe a New Year means nothing has to change and that is more than enough.
We hope you enjoy!
instagram: @thepsychologysisters

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

Eco worriers | the rise of eco-anxiety Feb 04, 2020

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Hello fam!
Welcome back to part two of our environmental psychology episodes.
In this ep we discuss the rise of eco-anxiety, the associated cognitive dissonance that comes with ecological and environmental anxiety, when does your worry start to slip into a clinical diagnosis of anxiety, plus some techniques to cope if you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed.
We also answer some listener questions from others who may be feeling anxious about the changing climate and environment.
Please remember this advice is not personalised and is general in nature. If you are feeling anxious or concerned about climate change and the environment please seek professional psychological support, or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

Fear, trauma + grief: Our psychological responses to the Aussie bushfires Jan 29, 2020

Show notes

Hello lovely listeners,
Given the tragic Christmas period Australia faced, we thought it was extremely important to discuss the common psychological responses to natural disasters. We discuss how the bushfires and natural disasters in general, can have a chronic psychological effect on those impacted directly and indirectly.
In this episode we divulge different types of trauma, dealing with helplessness, fear and the grief cycle.
We've had to split this episode up into two parts given the immensity of this topic.
If this episode is triggering for you, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au

Q + A | procrastination, people pleasing, coping with anger + toxic workplaces. Dec 17, 2019

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Hello + happy Tuesday our divine listeners!
This is our last episode for the year + a festive one at that!
We answer some of your questions you all so thoughtfully sent through via our instagram @thepsychologysisters and discuss a plethora of issues, from procrastination at Uni, to dealing with anger, to toxic relationships within the workplace + how to deal when you hate letting people down.
We hope you enjoyed our first season - and we will be back, bigger, badder + nerdier next season.
Also, as we are an independent podcast it would mean the world to us if you review us on iTunes and subscribe on Spotify and iTunes. This helps to get the word out about mental health + can hopefully finds its way into the ears of many more who may need support (especially over the Christmas break).
Christmas can be incredibly lonely and stressful for some, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need someone to talk to over the break.
Merry Christmas + a Happy New Years from Aimee + Kat
xoxox

You can find more of us here:

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME THIS? | LIVE IN BONDI

We’re taking the conversations from this series out of your headphones and into a room full of women. 💛

This isn’t a day about how to be a better mum. It’s a day about you, the woman who became one.

Part education. Part connection. Part exhale.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️⁠

https://events.humanitix.com/why-did-nobody-tell-me-this

Our Online Psychology practice:

Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au