From Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, almost all of us at some stage have done a personality test. Whether it labelled you an introvert or extrovert, a big thinker or a small details individual, it's easy to get swept up in the idea that these tests can tell us all we need to know about our personality and identity. But are they legit, and what is the science behind them? In today's episode, we break down: 
The scientific basis for personality tests
The interesting, feminist history behind personality tests 
Reliability vs. validity vs. relatability
Why we end up believing what we read 
How to actually use personality tests to your advantage 

Listen now! 

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From Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, almost all of us at some stage have done a personality test. Whether it labelled you an introvert or extrovert, a big thinker or a small details individual, it's easy to get swept up in the idea that these tests can tell us all we need to know about our personality and identity. But are they legit, and what is the science behind them? In today's episode, we break down:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The scientific basis for personality tests</li>
<li>The interesting, feminist history behind personality tests&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reliability vs. validity vs. relatability</li>
<li>Why we end up believing what we read&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to actually use personality tests to your advantage&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Listen now!&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;
&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.
&nbsp;

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

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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;

337. Are personality tests legit?

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Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like both a relief and a reckoning. Suddenly your past makes so much more sense… but now you’re faced with learning a whole new way of managing your brain, your time, your relationships and your self-worth.

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Wang, founder and CEO of Shimmer, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 28. Together we unpack what ADHD really looks like in your twenties, including:
The three ADHD subtypes and why women are so often missed
How late diagnosis can completely rewrite your identity (in a good way)
Why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD brains 
The role of urgency, novelty and accountability
What actually is rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)?
What ADHD–ADHD relationships can look like vs ADHD–neurotypical dynamics?

If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I just suck at being an adult, or is my brain wired differently?”, this episode is for you.

Find Shimmer HERE 

Follow Chris HERE

 

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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.

Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like both a relief and a reckoning. Suddenly your past makes so much more sense&hellip; but now you&rsquo;re faced with learning a whole new way of managing your brain, your time, your relationships and your self-worth.
In this episode, I&rsquo;m joined by Chris Wang, founder and CEO of Shimmer, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 28. Together we unpack what ADHD&nbsp;really looks like in your twenties, including:
<ul>
<li>The three ADHD subtypes and why women are so often missed</li>
<li>How late diagnosis can completely rewrite your identity (in a good way)</li>
<li>Why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD brains&nbsp;</li>
<li>The role of urgency, novelty and accountability</li>
<li>What actually is rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)?</li>
<li>What ADHD&ndash;ADHD relationships can look like vs ADHD&ndash;neurotypical dynamics?</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered, &ldquo;Do I just suck at being an adult, or is my brain wired differently?&rdquo;, this episode is for you.
Find Shimmer <a href="https://www.shimmer.care/">HERE&nbsp;</a>
Follow Chris <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adhd.christal/?hl=en">HERE</a>
&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;
&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.

365. The BEST advice for managing ADHD in your 20s ft. Chris Wang

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Something we may not know is that relationships typically follow a fairly similar life cycle. Author and relationship expert, Thais Gibson has articulated this idea in her new theory on the 6 stages of relationships, and how to know which you're in and when to break away. We discuss:
How long should you date before you ask for a label?
Why the honeymoon phase can’t last (and why that’s a good thing)
Why does every couple need to have that one “big” fight?
Why do so many couples break up at the 2-3 year mark?
When do you know someone is right for you for the long haul?
What the longest married couples know that we don’t....

Plus so much more!

Follow Thais HERE! 

Take the quiz HERE!

 

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.

Something we may not know is that relationships typically follow a fairly similar life cycle. Author and relationship expert, Thais Gibson has articulated this idea in her new theory on the 6 stages of relationships, and how to know which you're in and when to break away. We discuss:
<ul>
<li>How long should you date before you ask for a label?</li>
<li>Why the honeymoon phase can&rsquo;t last (and why that&rsquo;s a good thing)</li>
<li>Why does every couple need to have that one &ldquo;big&rdquo; fight?</li>
<li>Why do so many couples break up at the 2-3 year mark?</li>
<li>When do you know someone is right for you for the long haul?</li>
<li>What the longest married couples know that we don&rsquo;t....</li>
</ul>
Plus so much more!
Follow Thais <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/?hl=en">HERE!&nbsp;</a>
Take the quiz <a href="https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/six-dating-stages?_gl=1*16x02dp*_gcl_au*NDY4MTg0NzUyLjE3NjMyNzk0MjQ.*_ga*MTkzNTE4MTM3NC4xNzYzMjc5NDIz*_ga_YX58DQ9DW1*czE3NjM5MzY3MDgkbzMkZzEkdDE3NjM5MzcxNzkkajU5JGwwJGgw">HERE!</a>
&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;
&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.

364.  The 6 stages of any relationship ft. Thais Gibson 

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These days it's easy to feel observed and, therefore, judged by everyone for everything, whether that's online or in real life. Eli Rallo is an author and creator who understands this experience better than most of us and today we chat about her journey from a hardworking, theatre loving child to a nearly three time author and the Carrie Bradshaw of this generation. Our discussion includes topics like: 
Why is it so difficult to let people misunderstand you?
How our core wounds effect how we handle criticism
The power of delusional thinking
How to manage comparison in hyper-competitive spaces
The truth about influencer culture
What it takes to become an author
How do you know you’re with the right person?

That and so much more! Listen now!

Buy Eli's book HERE!

Follow Eli HERE!

*The views expressed by guests are not necessarily shared by our host! We invite open discussion and differing viewpoints, experiences and information. 

 

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.

These days it's easy to feel observed and, therefore, judged by everyone for everything, whether that's online or in real life. Eli Rallo is an author and creator who understands this experience better than most of us and today we chat about her journey from a hardworking, theatre loving child to a nearly three time author and the Carrie Bradshaw of this generation. Our discussion includes topics like:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Why is it so difficult to let people misunderstand you?</li>
<li>How our core wounds effect how we handle criticism</li>
<li>The power of delusional thinking</li>
<li>How to manage comparison in hyper-competitive spaces</li>
<li>The truth about influencer culture</li>
<li>What it takes to become an author</li>
<li>How do you know you&rsquo;re with the right person?</li>
</ul>
That and so much more! Listen now!
Buy Eli's book <a href="https://www.theelirallo.com/does-anyone-else-feel-this-way">HERE!</a>
Follow Eli <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eli.rallo/?hl=en">HERE!</a>
*The views expressed by guests are not necessarily shared by our host! We invite open discussion and differing viewpoints, experiences and information.&nbsp;
&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;
&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.

363. Let people have the wrong impression of you ft. Eli Rallo 

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