Why does satisfaction always feel just out of reach? You get the job, then you want the promotion. You buy the item of clothing, then the buzz wears off. There is always something MORE on the horizon.  In today’s episode, we explore the psychology behind our constant craving for more - more success, more validation, more things - and why what we already have never feels like enough. Things we discuss: 

• Why your brain is wired for "more, more, more"

• The Hedonic Treadmill

• The problem with "when...then" thinking 

• The success void that follows meeting our goals

• The guilt spiral

• Capitalism, consumerism, and curated online lives

• What real, sustainable happiness looks like

If you’ve ever thought “I should be happy…so why am I not?”—this episode is for you. Listen now!

 

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Sometimes we just need to humble ourselves. We need to tell our ego to take a back seat and let ourselves fail, let ourselves be beginners, be bested, admit we were wrong and in today's episode I'm going to explain the exact psychological power of humility, including: 

• The 3 different definitions of ego
• Why your ego is sabotaging you and keeping you stagnant 
• 5 subtle signs your ego is taking over
• Why humility makes us happier, more successful, and better connected
• How to refocus from self-centeredness to contribution and connection + so much more

Listen now!

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I wrote a book and it's out today! Person in Progress: The Roadmap to The Psychology of your 20s contains everything you need to know about your 20s: how to find your purpose, how to manage relationship breakdowns, fight your self doubt, break bad habits, manage your money, heal your childhood wounds, embrace your authenticity, all from a scientific place!

In this episode we break down exactly HOW I wrote my book and all the advice I would give to a new writer, including: 

• How to find your big idea
• How to find a publisher 
• How to write a pitch
• My 5 best tips for writing even when it's hard
• How to manage imposter syndrome and worrying 'will anyone read this'
• How to deal with writer's block + so much more 

Listen now! 

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If nothing else, our 20s are a time for reinvention and transformation. We become clearer and clearer about the version of us we want to be, and hopefully more confident around expressing our authentic elves, but sometimes this is interrupted by periods of boredom, stagnation, isolation and discomfort. These are all signs that something in our lives needs to change, and it needs to change now. In today's episode we break down five ways to reinvent yourself during your 20s, including: 

• Theory of opposites
• Visualisation and choosing the 'theme' for your next era
• The timeline for change 
• The power of risk + microrisks 
• Changing 'what if' thinking into 'what else' or 'so what?' + more 

Listen now when you're ready for transformation.

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Our fear of being perceived is more than just social anxiety, its a real phobia around being scrutinised, observed and primarily judged by others. It's also greatly limiting your potential and ability to be your true self. But there is a way through, there is a way to escape the constant fixation on what others are thinking about you. In today's episode, we discuss: 

• The origins and effects of scopophobia
• How our fear of being perceived is both a social and specific phobia
• Why do we worry about what other people think?
• Perfectionism and our fear of being perceived 
• The impact of early childhood experiences 
• Three mental shifts to overcome your fear of being perceived 

Listen now for all that and more! 

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In our 20s there are four things we worry about more than anything else: love, money, the future, and our friendships. As we grow and change, the relationships around us will also naturally change and we may begin to notice how we are seeing our friends less and less, watching certain friendships fizzle out or completely outgrowing each other. It's not the same as it once was. This can cause a lot of panic. But underneath the fear of our changing friendships is a more primal fear of being alone. 

In today's episode we break down the psychology behind our evolving friendships, the four types of friendship breakup, and how to adapt to these new kinds of relationship in our 20s, alongside the biggest friendship misconceptions that keep us in unfulfilling situations. All of that and more. Listen now! 

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Our self doubts are what is keeping us in our own way. It is the foundation for our inner critic to tell us: you're not good enough, you're not talented enough, intelligent beautiful, hardworking to have the life and success you want. When we let our self doubts take control, it often means that we end up self handicapping or sabotaging before we get to the start line. In today's episode we are going to talk about the psychology of self doubt and how to silence those false beliefs, including: 

• The origin of false beliefs in childhood experiences
• The impact of bullying on adult identity 
• Overcoming failure and setbacks 
• Imposter syndrome + self sabotage 
• The power of a persona + the batman effect 
• Doubting your own doubts 
• Asking 'why not you?', and so much more

Listen now! 

 

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We lose our spark and love for life for many reasons: burnout, mental ill health, people pleasing, a breakup. When we do it can feel like life gets very boring, it loses colour, we lose interest and we can become cynical towards all of the small joys and brilliance of being alive and being human. In this episode we break down six tips for getting your spark back: 

• The power of rest
• Choosing to live light versus live heavy 
• Reconnecting with your inner child + play 
• Seeking inspiration in the mundane and The Alchemist 
• Exercise + the healing power of nature 
• Ignoring the urge to compare 

Listen now for when you're in a rut or have lost your spark! 

 

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PMS can be a bit of a black box - we know we don't feel right, we know the days and weeks before our period can be sluggish, but we don't really know why because we aren't taught what's actually going on in our bodies. In today's episode, we break down the real psychology of PMS, including: 

• Do you have PMS, PMDD or PME? What's the difference?
• Why we confuse PMS and depression/anxiety 
• The interactions between PMS & ADHD 
• The role of serotonin, estrogen and GABA 
• The misconceptions about PMS and dealing with the shame 
• Some of the best mental hacks for tackling PMS + more

Listen now! 

 

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We are used to seeing depression one way: tears, extreme sadness, never leaving the house, pure misery. But for many of us, we experience depression differently. High functioning depression, a kind of depression where an individuals presents as seemingly 'fine' if not successful and thriving is on the rise. But despite outside appearances, it's just as debilitating as the depression we expect. In today's episode we discuss: 

• The bad vs. sad stigma present in society
• What we expect depression to look like + why that harms people 
• What HF depression really looks like 
• What factors increase the likelihood 
• The link between overachievers, childhood trauma + hyperindependence 
• How to support a loved one with HF depression 
• How to cope ourselves + so much more 

Listen now! 

 

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The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

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