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 

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: 
<ul>
<li>The origins in childhood experiences</li>
<li>Family history and influence </li>
<li>The differences in expression between men and women</li>
<li>The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery </li>
<li>The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'</li>
<li>How false beliefs influence behaviour </li>
<li>Dating with body dysmorphia, and more</li>
</ul>
Listen now! 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!

For business enquires please email thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com 

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. New episodes every Friday!
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

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 thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.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">thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com </a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

202. Body dysmorphia

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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: 
The 2:1 question ratio
The fast friends protocol 
Story topping and bright siding 
The 5 minute urge 
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 

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: 
<ol>
<li>The 2:1 question ratio</li>
<li>The fast friends protocol </li>
<li>Story topping and bright siding </li>
<li>The 5 minute urge </li>
<li>The liking gap </li>
</ol>
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

207. How to have better conversations

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: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

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: 
<ul>
<li>The cultish origin of love bombing</li>
<li>The three stages of love bombing </li>
<li>Why people love bomb?</li>
<li>The interaction between narcissism and love bombing </li>
<li>Intensity addiction and love bombing </li>
<li>The five questions for determining: is it love or lovebombing? </li>
</ul>
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: <a href="https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/">https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/</a> 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast
For business enquiries: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>

206. The psychology of love bombing

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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

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: <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</a> 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

205. A mental health update

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202. Body dysmorphia

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