Today we’re bringing in a special guest, someone very close to the show and my heart. The wonderful Jack - one of our co-writers and podcast inspos - joins the podcast to talk creative pathways, reflecting on your younger years, our inner child and our concepts for the next greatest Australian novels.

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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

 

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.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
My book is out NOW: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. 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. 

 

Buy my book, Person in Progress: https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. 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.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Buy my book, Person in Progress: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655">https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
&nbsp;

12. Let’s Get Friendly with Jack - creativity, life paths and the next great Australian novel

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Being your own harshest critic can feel productive, protective, even familiar, but over time, it becomes less of a motivator and more of a cage. In this episode, we explore the psychology of self-hatred - where it begins, how it becomes a deeply ingrained, and what it actually steals from us over time. 

We explore:

•        How early experiences shape the inner critic
•        Why self-hatred can feel protective
•        The myth of cruelty as a motivator
•        The neural pattern of self-hatred
•        The role of self sabotaging
•        6 practical tips to build a better relationship with yourself

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

Our favourite sources: 
https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.2044-8341.2011.02044.x

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167211410246

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0033904

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.

Being your own harshest critic can feel productive, protective, even familiar, but over time, it becomes less of a motivator and more of a cage. In this episode, we explore the psychology of self-hatred - where it begins, how it becomes a deeply ingrained, and what it actually steals from us over time.&nbsp;
We explore:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How early experiences shape the inner critic &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why self-hatred can feel protective &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The myth of cruelty as a motivator &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The neural pattern of self-hatred &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of self sabotaging &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6 practical tips to build a better relationship with yourself
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Our favourite sources:&nbsp; <a href="https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.2044-8341.2011.02044.x">https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.2044-8341.2011.02044.x</a>
<a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167211410246">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167211410246</a>
<a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0033904">https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0033904</a>
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.

421. Hating yourself will get you nowhere

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7a87ea98-0632-40f3-ba24-b45500798906/transcript

Weed can be relaxing, funny, creative, and social - until it isn’t. In this episode, we look at what weed is actually doing in the brain, why it can calm one person and overwhelm another, and how it can change from something enjoyable into something we start leaning on for out emotional wellbeing.

We explore:
•        What actually happens to our brains when we’re high
•        What THC and CBD actually are, and how they differ
•        Why weed can make some people anxious, hungry, or more creative
•        When weed becomes less about fun and more about coping, avoidance, or escape
•        How smoking can shape memory, motivation, and everyday connection
•        The signs your relationship with weed might be changing

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

Our favourite sources: 
https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/cannabis-brain

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/endocannabinoid-system-and-appetite-relevance-for-food-reward/30C65E719848770761B6BEA7D0C1E9CB

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829657

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.71102

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.

Weed can be relaxing, funny, creative, and social - until it isn&rsquo;t. In this episode, we look at what weed is actually doing in the brain, why it can calm one person and overwhelm another, and how it can change from something enjoyable into something we start leaning on for out emotional wellbeing.
We explore: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What actually happens to our brains when we&rsquo;re high &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What THC and CBD actually are, and how they differ &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why weed can make some people anxious, hungry, or more creative &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When weed becomes less about fun and more about coping, avoidance, or escape &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How smoking can shape memory, motivation, and everyday connection &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The signs your relationship with weed might be changing
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Our favourite sources:&nbsp; <a href="https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/cannabis-brain">https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/cannabis-brain</a>
<a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/endocannabinoid-system-and-appetite-relevance-for-food-reward/30C65E719848770761B6BEA7D0C1E9CB">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/endocannabinoid-system-and-appetite-relevance-for-food-reward/30C65E719848770761B6BEA7D0C1E9CB</a>
<a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829657">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829657</a>
<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.71102">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.71102</a>
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.

420. The psychology of weed 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4b3b5a22-3121-46c0-b202-b45400b9b486/transcript

When we’re detached from our emotions, things can feel a little… flat. But though our brain might be trying to protect us from harm, emotionally detaching stops us from being able to appreciate the true richness of life. In this episode, we’ll unpack why emotional blunting occurs, the ways we might be avoiding our true emotions, and look at some ways to actually start to process your emotions.

We explore: 
• Why we’re bad at feeling what we’re feeling 
• The hidden strategies we use to push our emotions away 
• How maladaptive coping mechanisms can cause us long-term harm
• Why most emotions are actually driven by fear 
• How we can more effectively process our emotions 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

Our favourite sources: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12916575/
https://positivepsychology.com/maladaptive-coping/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/intellectualization

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.

When we&rsquo;re detached from our emotions, things can feel a little&hellip; flat. But though our brain might be trying to protect us from harm, emotionally detaching stops us from being able to appreciate the true richness of life. In this episode, we&rsquo;ll unpack why emotional blunting occurs, the ways we might be avoiding our true emotions, and look at some ways to actually start to process your emotions.
We explore:&nbsp; &bull; Why we&rsquo;re bad at feeling what we&rsquo;re feeling&nbsp; &bull; The hidden strategies we use to push our emotions away&nbsp; &bull; How maladaptive coping mechanisms can cause us long-term harm &bull; Why most emotions are actually driven by fear&nbsp; &bull; How we can more effectively process our emotions&nbsp;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Our favourite sources:&nbsp;
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12916575/ https://positivepsychology.com/maladaptive-coping/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/intellectualization
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.

419. How to ACTUALLY process your emotions 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0397411d-2ee4-4fe5-bbdf-b44e0141634c/transcript

12. Let’s Get Friendly with Jack - creativity, life paths and the next great Australian novel

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