When you're struggling with your sense of purpose, job hunting or feelings of success, it can be very hard to see someone else who has everything you want, and not feel jealous. In today's episode, we break down the very important psychology of career jealousy in our 20s, including: 
The 3 types of career jealousy
Why it's most common in our 20s 
Career jealousy between friends and siblings
The unspoken consequences 
How to turn envy into inspiration and admiration 
4 tips to not let envy control you + questions from the listeners

Listen now! 

 

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When you're struggling with your sense of purpose, job hunting or feelings of success, it can be very hard to see someone else who has everything you want, and not feel jealous. In today's episode, we break down the very important psychology of career jealousy in our 20s, including:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The 3 types of career jealousy</li>
<li>Why it's most common in our 20s&nbsp;</li>
<li>Career jealousy between friends and siblings</li>
<li>The unspoken consequences&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to turn envy into inspiration and admiration&nbsp;</li>
<li>4 tips to not let envy control you + questions from the listeners</li>
</ul>
Listen now!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
PREORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a>
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&nbsp;
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.

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>
&nbsp;

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>
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279. The psychology of career jealousy 

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Moving to a new city is one of the most exciting (and emotionally challenging) things you can do in your twenties. Whether it’s for work, study, love, or a fresh start, leaving behind what’s familiar often brings a mix of freedom, fear, loneliness, and growth all at once. It’s a rite of passage, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience of moving cities multiple times in my 20s, including moving internationally for the first time, alongside the psychology that explains why this transition feels so destabilising—and what actually helps.

We explore:
• Why moving increases stress, emotional exhaustion, and homesickness
• Why it takes around 6 months to truly adjust to a new city
• The role of routine, repetition, and place attachment in feeling settled
• Why “going home too often” can slow down adjustment
• How novelty, social effort, and structure protect mental health during transitions

If you’ve just moved, or are thinking about it, this episode will help you feel less alone, more grounded, and more confident that what you’re feeling is normal, temporary, and part of the process.

ORDER MY BOOK

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

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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 or a licensed psychologist.

Moving to a new city is one of the most exciting (and emotionally challenging) things you can do in your twenties. Whether it&rsquo;s for work, study, love, or a fresh start, leaving behind what&rsquo;s familiar often brings a mix of freedom, fear, loneliness, and growth all at once. It&rsquo;s a rite of passage, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s easy.
In this episode, I&rsquo;m sharing my personal experience of moving cities multiple times in my 20s, including moving internationally for the first time, alongside the psychology that explains why this transition feels so destabilising&mdash;and what actually helps.
We explore: &bull; Why moving increases stress, emotional exhaustion, and homesickness &bull; Why it takes around 6 months to truly adjust to a new city &bull; The role of routine, repetition, and place attachment in feeling settled &bull; Why &ldquo;going home too often&rdquo; can slow down adjustment &bull; How novelty, social effort, and structure protect mental health during transitions
If you&rsquo;ve just moved, or are thinking about it, this episode will help you feel less alone, more grounded, and more confident that what you&rsquo;re feeling is normal, temporary, and part of the process.
<a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</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>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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.

376. 7 tips for moving to a new country in your 20s

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Navigating friendship in your 20s is already complicated – so what happens when we add a third person into the mix? The group chat might be buzzing, there’s always someone to talk to, and belonging to a group of three can feel like a safe space. But what happens when two start getting closer, plans are made without you, or you’re constantly wondering if you’re the extra one?

In today’s episode, we unpack the psychology of friendship trios - why they feel so special, when they can hurt, and how to tell the difference between a rough patch and a dynamic that’s genuinely not good for you.

We explore:

•        The beauty of a friendship trio
•        Friendship dyads vs triads
•        The role of Simmelian ties
•        When imbalances start to show (alliances, jealousy and feeling like the ‘third wheel’)
•        What healthy trio dynamics actually look like (and how to achieve it)
•        Hot to know when it’s time to step back

If you’re navigating this nuanced aspect of friendship, this episode is for you.

 

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Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

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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.

Navigating friendship in your 20s is already complicated &ndash; so what happens when we add a third person into the mix? The group chat might be buzzing, there&rsquo;s always someone to talk to, and belonging to a group of three can feel like a safe space. But what happens when two start getting closer, plans are made without you, or you&rsquo;re constantly wondering if you&rsquo;re the extra one?
In today&rsquo;s episode, we unpack the psychology of friendship trios - why they feel so special, when they can hurt, and how to tell the difference between a rough patch and a dynamic that&rsquo;s genuinely not good for you.
We explore:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The beauty of a friendship trio &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Friendship dyads vs triads &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of Simmelian ties &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;When imbalances start to show (alliances, jealousy and feeling like the &lsquo;third wheel&rsquo;) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What healthy trio dynamics actually look like (and how to achieve it) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hot to know when it&rsquo;s time to step back
If you&rsquo;re navigating this nuanced aspect of friendship, this episode is for you.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</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>&nbsp;
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.

375. The psychology of friendship trios

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In our 20s especially, the fear of regret can seem like every choice has the potential to ‘ruin’ our future - the degree we picked (or didn’t), the person we stayed with, the move we were too scared to make. And then there are the things we didn’t do at all, the opportunities we let pass, the words we never said, that still weigh on us years later. 

In this episode, we’re unpacking the psychology of regret – what it actually is, why it’s so tied to self-blame, and how it can either keep us frozen or push us forward. 

We explore:
•        The role of upward and downward counterfactual thinking
•        How regret can both motivate and stagnate us 
•        The four BIGGEST regrets people have
•        The paradox of the ‘perfect’ decision
•        Why we fear regret more than we feel it
•        How to grow through regret with acceptance and compassion 

If you want to quieten the ‘what if’ thoughts, this episode is for you.

ORDER MY BOOK

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 or a licensed psychologist.

In our 20s especially, the fear of regret can seem like every choice has the potential to &lsquo;ruin&rsquo; our future - the degree we picked (or didn&rsquo;t), the person we stayed with, the move we were too scared to make. And then there are the things we didn&rsquo;t do at all, the opportunities we let pass, the words we never said, that still weigh on us years later.&nbsp;
In this episode, we&rsquo;re unpacking the psychology of regret &ndash; what it actually is, why it&rsquo;s so tied to self-blame, and how it can either keep us frozen or push us forward.&nbsp;
We explore: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of upward and downward counterfactual thinking &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How regret can both motivate and stagnate us&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The four BIGGEST regrets people have &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The paradox of the &lsquo;perfect&rsquo; decision &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why we fear regret more than we feel it &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to grow through regret with acceptance and compassion&nbsp;
If you want to quieten the &lsquo;what if&rsquo; thoughts, this episode is for you.
<a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</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>&nbsp;
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.

374. The psychology of regret

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