The Psychology of your 20s
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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.
My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean
For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com
My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean
For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com
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Mar 9, 2026 • 37min
393. The psychology of stoicism
An engaging tour of Stoicism’s origins, core beliefs about control and interpretation, and the three pillars of logic, physics, and ethics. The four cardinal virtues—wisdom, courage, justice and temperance—are unpacked. Research links Stoic attitudes to reduced anxiety, better pain outcomes, and therapeutic approaches. Practical practices like negative visualization and gratitude are explored for life in your twenties.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 39min
392. Why is whimsy so powerful
They unpack what whimsy means and why playful rituals are resurging in culture. Neuroscience of play, stress, and brain plasticity gets a clear breakdown. The episode explores neuroaesthetics and how small acts of joy can protect mental health. Listeners hear concrete, low-cost whimsy ideas and tips for making play a daily ritual.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 43min
391. The unconscious vs. conscious mind
They unpack the split between deliberate thinking and fast, automatic processing. Ancient ideas and Freud’s topographical model are traced to modern research. You hear how habits, advertising, and early learning shape automatic responses. Practical steps for spotting and reshaping runaway patterns are previewed in short, actionable segments.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 30min
390. The psychology of serial monogamy & relationship hopping
They dig into why some people jump quickly from one relationship to the next and why being single feels unbearable. The discussion covers anxious attachment and how relationships can act as emotional safety. They explore the addictive chemistry of new love and how artificial closeness forms fast bonds. They also highlight the personal costs of skipping single time and propose a dating detox to reset patterns.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 56min
389. How to experience healthy love after toxic love
They break down how chaotic relationships rewire expectations and make calm connection feel strange. Neurochemistry and intermittent reinforcement explain why instability becomes addictive. Attachment shifts, self‑sabotage, and eroded trust get attention. Practical rules for dating after trauma, a checklist for safe love, and why slow, steady care is the real healing pathway.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 49min
388. The psychology of fashion & personal style
A dive into how everyday clothing choices reveal personality, childhood influences, and social signaling. Research-backed links between the Big Five traits and fashion show why some seek drama while others choose classic reliability. Topics include enclothed cognition, trends and conformity, social media’s narrowing effect, and practical steps to rediscover a cohesive, intentional personal style.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 35min
387. The truth about narcissism ...
A deep dive into what psychologists actually mean by narcissism and how the word got stretched in everyday use. They unpack core traits, the difference between a disorder and common traits, and the two main forms of narcissism. The conversation covers how to spot harmful behavior responsibly, social media's role in overuse of the label, and whether real change is possible.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 49min
386. 26 lessons I've learnt in 26 years
A reflective roundup of 26 short life lessons from each year of the twenties. Topics include friendship rules, dating lessons after heartbreak, and practical routines for mental and physical wellbeing. She shares tips on impulse buying, reconnecting with siblings, spiritual rituals, nature’s healing power, and building the life you want through hands-on choices.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 34min
385. The best psychology hacks for studying
Learn psychology-backed study hacks that make learning stick. Discover a manuscript-style note method that turns notes into teachable narratives. Learn how novelty, personal relevance, and timing boost memory and focus. Explore the effort paradox, intermittent rewards, and practical ways to remove distractions and protect attention.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 34min
384. How to stop taking things so personally
They unpack why our brain turns neutral events into personal slights and how evolutionary social instincts speed up judgments. The episode explores ego, id and superego dynamics and common cognitive schemas that bias interpretation. Practical techniques include shrinking the spotlight effect, pausing before reacting, separating facts from assumptions, and choosing whose opinions actually matter.
