The Psychology Sisters

Latest Episodes:

Understanding grief + loss | the five stages Dec 03, 2019

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Hello lovely people!
Happy Tuesday!
In today's episode we discuss grief, loss and bereavement as well as exploring each stage of the Kubler-Ross 5 stages of grief. We uncover why the bereavement period can be an incredibly emotional time can feel so unbearable and can affect all parts of your everyday life.
We explore why grief isn't always just passing of a loved one, but can also be loss of a pet, acquaintance, relationship break up, loss of a job or house or any major change.
We discuss the attachment perspective of grief + loss, and cite some helpful strategies to help yourself others going through grief + loss.
Griefline:
https://griefline.org.au
Beyondblue:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Grief meet-up groups:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/recovery-from-grief/au/

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. 💛

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

The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
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The trait debate | the psychology of our personality Nov 26, 2019

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Hello lovely listeners!
Ah yes, you've probably all shamefully taken those personality Facebook quizzes - which snack am I? Which Friends character would I mostly likely be? Which animal am I?
As humans we all delight in knowing our personality and what clean cut box we fit into. There's a sense of shared camaraderie with others who share the same personality and we usually may conflict with those who share opposite traits.
In this episode we divulge into different personality theories such as Type A vs. Type B, introvert vs. extrovert, the Big 5, the 16 Personality types + the Riso-Hudson Enneagram
and discuss why we like to fit into a category and where our personality comes from. We also discuss the changing nature of personalities and how our parents and guardians have a significant impact on our personalities. We explore why so many personality theories are flawed and why our often changing and evolving personalities can't really ever fit into a clear cut neat little box.
Take the online personality tests here
the 16 Personality types (https://www.16personalities.com/)
the Riso-Hudson Enneagram (https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti
We also discuss a question from our lovely listener about the anxiety provoked by attending a high school reunion.

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

Depression | causes, symptoms + strategies for treatment Nov 22, 2019

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Hello everyone!
This week we are talking about one of the leading mental health concerns in the world - depression.
In this episode we explain the complexities of clinical depression and the various symptoms of depression that people may experience. We discuss some of the causes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) , and we look at treatment options and give you some practical lifestyle tips to weave into the fabric of your everyday life if you may be suffering from the symptoms of depression

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

Money money money | the psychology behind our spending habits Nov 12, 2019

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Too much month at the end of your money?
Or feeling like everyone's saving for a house and got their life together except you?
In this episode Aimee + Kat discuss where our money behaviours come from, the money mind traps we can get caught in and the neuroscience behind spending and saving money.
We offer some easy life-hacks to get your financial fitness on track and to feel free from being controlled by impulsive and excessive spending.
Enjoy :-)

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

Men do cry | redefining masculinity and men’s mental health Nov 04, 2019

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Hello lovely listeners! Happy Tuesday!
We had a request from a lovely listener who asked us to discuss the male experience of mental health. Also in the spirit of Movember - we thought it was an extremely important topic to put at the top of our list.
In this episode, we dive deep into why toxic masculinity makes it so incredibly difficult for men to open up, and we explore why it is so imperative that we allow a safe space for men to open up. We also offer insight into why men (stereotypically) tend to internalise and project their emotions into risk taking behaviours, aggression, addiction etc.
We offer some ideas + strategies into how to support mates, brothers, partners, fathers etc. who may be suffering from mental health.
MensLine: 1300 78 99 78

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

Infidelity | is it always black and white? Oct 29, 2019

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Hello everyone! Happpppy Tuesday!
Cheating, why do people do it? Is it always unforgivable? Or are we able to come back from it?
In this episode, our resident sex and relationship psychologist Manja is back to discuss infidelity. We answer all your questions from once a cheater always a cheater? To should I tell my partner if I've cheated? To is cheating black and white?
Stay tuned for a very complex and insightful conversation.

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

Mini ep: the pathways we took to become a registered psychologist + psychotherapist in Aus Oct 25, 2019

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You asked, we answered.
Aimee and I detail what we did at Uni (including undergrad and post grad) as well as work experience + other things needed to become registered, as well as what we do now + our future plans.

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

Goal digger | motivation, discipline + productivity Oct 21, 2019

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Helllllllo lovely listeners!
Ever feel like you there's not enough hours in the day and your to-do list just keeps getting bigger and bigger? Do you ever procrastinate? Or don't know why you always start your goals fresh on Monday and by Friday you're completely over it?
In this episode we dive deep into what drives our motivation, the theories behind motivation and discipline, where it comes from, what affects it + some helpful skills and hacks to get on top of that to do list and complete your goals.

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

Suicide | the conversation that can save a life Oct 14, 2019

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In this episode Aimee + Kat discuss the incredibly complex, vulnerable and at times uncomfortable topic of suicide. We discuss red flags to look out for, both behaviourally and emotionally, as well as how to how those life changing conversations that might just save a life.

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

Is the Pill making you crazy? Oct 03, 2019

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Hellllllo + happy Monday!
Weight gain, acne, nausea. We hear so often about the physical side effects of the contraceptive Pill, but what about the psychological and emotional side effects? We might think ‘I’m moody or sad but it’s just me’ but is there more to it?
How much impact can the Pill have on our mental health? Is this medically recognised or even discussed with your doctor? In this episode Aimee and Kat explore just how that little white pill can wreak havoc on your neurotransmitters and serotonin levels, and believe us, it’s not just you.

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