In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk about all the frustrations, stressors, misconceptions and hard moments of our 20s and why it's only going to get BETTER from here. We talk about: 
Shifting from a 'what if' to a 'what is' or 'what else' mindset
Why we fear uncertainity 
Milestone anxiety 
Sliding versus deciding 
Catastrophic thinking 
Insecure and anxious attachment styles vs. insecure and anxious moments
And so much more 

Listen now to hear all of Dr Meg's amazing advice and hear a bit about her new book, coming out next month. 



Link to The Defining Decade: https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754

Pre-order Meg's new book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291

Follow Jemma here: @jemmasbeg 

Follow the podcast here: @thatpsychologypodcast 

In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk about all the frustrations, stressors, misconceptions and hard moments of our 20s and why it's only going to get BETTER from here. We talk about: 
<ul>
<li>Shifting from a 'what if' to a 'what is' or 'what else' mindset</li>
<li>Why we fear uncertainity </li>
<li>Milestone anxiety </li>
<li>Sliding versus deciding </li>
<li>Catastrophic thinking </li>
<li>Insecure and anxious attachment styles vs. insecure and anxious moments</li>
<li>And so much more </li>
</ul>
Listen now to hear all of Dr Meg's amazing advice and hear a bit about her new book, coming out next month. 
 
Link to The Defining Decade: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754">https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754</a> 
Pre-order Meg's new book: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291</a> 
Follow Jemma here: @jemmasbeg 
Follow the podcast here: @thatpsychologypodcast

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. 



For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.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. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

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. 



For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.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. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay

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Friendships are hard. Add in distance and they can get even harder at times. But long distance friendships seem like a fact of life in our 20s as people scatter for school, work, travel, and just because they want to. Whilst it's said that some 50% of these relationships fail, I want to give you the tools to help your long distance friendships succeed. In this episode we discuss: 
The psychological challenges of long distance friendships
How friendship is influenced by proximity and convenience 
My 4 ingredient friendship formula 
The BEST practical tips for maintaining connection 
What to do when the friendship feels over 

Hope you enjoy, and make sure you send to your long distance pal! 



PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com



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. 

Friendships are hard. Add in distance and they can get even harder at times. But long distance friendships seem like a fact of life in our 20s as people scatter for school, work, travel, and just because they want to. Whilst it's said that some 50% of these relationships fail, I want to give you the tools to help your long distance friendships succeed. In this episode we discuss: 
<ul>
<li>The psychological challenges of long distance friendships</li>
<li>How friendship is influenced by proximity and convenience </li>
<li>My 4 ingredient friendship formula </li>
<li>The BEST practical tips for maintaining connection </li>
<li>What to do when the friendship feels over </li>
</ul>
Hope you enjoy, and make sure you send to your long distance pal! 
 
PREORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/</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>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</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.

250. Maintaining long distance friendships in our 20s

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Public speaking is one of our biggest fears as a species - some 75% of us list public speaking as our biggest and greatest fear. In today's episode, I want to discuss why that is and where this fear stems from, socially, psychologically and evolutionary, but also how we can transform our attitude to public speaking and excel, including tips based in psychology such as: 
Creating a persona and modelling a hero
Embracing flow rather than a need for structure 
The power of slowing down 
Anxiety and pacing 
Anchoring yourself to your audience 

Listen now if you're ready to master your next speech or presentation!



PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com



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. 

Public speaking is one of our biggest fears as a species - some 75% of us list public speaking as our biggest and greatest fear. In today's episode, I want to discuss why that is and where this fear stems from, socially, psychologically and evolutionary, but also how we can transform our attitude to public speaking and excel, including tips based in psychology such as: 
<ol>
<li>Creating a persona and modelling a hero</li>
<li>Embracing flow rather than a need for structure </li>
<li>The power of slowing down </li>
<li>Anxiety and pacing </li>
<li>Anchoring yourself to your audience </li>
</ol>
Listen now if you're ready to master your next speech or presentation!
 
PREORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/</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>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</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.

249. 5 tips to master public speaking

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Solo travelling is something that we romanticise a lot in our 20s and is a big thing on many of our bucket lists. It can be such a transformative experience, it allows you to listen to your intuition better, explore the places you've always dreamed about without waiting for others and builds a unique kind of confidence. In today's episode, we break down the psychology of solo travelling, including: 
What personality traits make a good solo traveller
Why are we so drawn to solo travelling 
The 4 major psychological benefits of solo travelling in our 20s 
The most common challenges we face when solo travelling 
How to overcome those challenges 
The post solo travelling hangover and much more 

Listen now! 



PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com



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. 

Solo travelling is something that we romanticise a lot in our 20s and is a big thing on many of our bucket lists. It can be such a transformative experience, it allows you to listen to your intuition better, explore the places you've always dreamed about without waiting for others and builds a unique kind of confidence. In today's episode, we break down the psychology of solo travelling, including: 
<ul>
<li>What personality traits make a good solo traveller</li>
<li>Why are we so drawn to solo travelling </li>
<li>The 4 major psychological benefits of solo travelling in our 20s </li>
<li>The most common challenges we face when solo travelling </li>
<li>How to overcome those challenges </li>
<li>The post solo travelling hangover and much more </li>
</ul>
Listen now! 
 
PREORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/</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>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</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.

248. The psychology of solo travelling

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180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay

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