Very few of us ever receive an education on coping. We are taught bad things happen, we are taught pointless math equations, we are taught to grin and bear it, but not effective psychological ways of integrating stressful, painful, frustrating experiences. In this episode, we break down the psychology of coping mechanisms, including: 

• Problem focused vs. emotion focused coping
• Maladaptive vs. adaptive coping 
• Our most common defence mechanisms 
• How to stop numbing ourselves to our experiences 
• How to consciously deal with hard things in life 
• Our coping statements 
• Freud, Carl Jung and many more 

Listen now for a comprehensive deep dive into coping in your 20s and beyond. 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

For business enquiries: [email protected]

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometimes that is not the case! Mental distractions, running out of things to talk about, feeling a bit off, all some of the roadblocks we face. In today's episode we break down FIVE tips to have better conversations: 

1. The 2:1 question ratio
2. The fast friends protocol 
3. Story topping and bright siding 
4. The 5 minute urge 
5. The liking gap 

Listen now for more so we can all be having better conversations in whatever area of life!

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

Listen now! 

For online help: https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business enquiries: [email protected]

 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/ 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Listen now! 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

For business enquiries: [email protected]

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast: @thatpsychologypodcast 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Listen now! 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 

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

Listen now! 

Buy notebooks here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/ 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast Instagram here: @thatpsychologypodcast 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

Our notebooks are OUT NOW: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/ 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 :) 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.