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The Psychology of your 20s

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. Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: [email protected]

Episodes

Anxiety during the twenties often stems from a combination of ongoing brain development and the unique stressors of early adulthood. The brain remains highly malleable until the mid-twenties, making this decade a critical period for the emergence of anxiety disorders. While the fight-or-flight response served evolution...

30. Heartbreak - hurting, healing and thriving ❤️‍🩹

08 May 2022

43m

29. Loneliness

08 Apr 2022

26m

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Loneliness in one's twenties often stems from the rapid, transformative nature of the decade, where shifting life structures, career changes, and evolving personal identities naturally distance individuals from past social circles. Rather than a sign of failure or a condition to be avoided, this feeling acts as a vital...

28. Are love languages real?

06 Apr 2022

32m

27. Is social media corrupting your brain?

30 Mar 2022

39m

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Social media's addictive design and its impact on the brain are examined, questioning whether platforms are rotting our minds. Social media exploits our innate need for social validation through features like the like button, triggering dopamine release and creating compulsion loops. This is further enhanced by algorit...