  We all know exercise is ‘good for us’, but why is it that a walk can calm your brain, why a workout can feel like emotional release, or why movement can become either self-care or self-punishment. In this episode, we unpack the psychology of exercise – what’s happening to our brains over time, where the ‘exercise as antidepressants’ claim came from, and what happens when it crosses into obsession.

We explore:
•        The role of endorphins and endocannabinoids
•        How movement can regulate our emotions
•        Identity and motivation in exercise
•        How exercise changes our brains
•        The role of exercise in treating depression
•        How to build a healthier relationship with exercise

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Our favourite sources: 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10813489/

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/2/101.abstract

https://insight.jci.org/articles/view/126190

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; We all know exercise is &lsquo;good for us&rsquo;, but why is it that a walk can calm your brain, why a workout can feel like emotional release, or why movement can become either self-care or self-punishment. In this episode, we unpack the psychology of exercise &ndash; what&rsquo;s happening to our brains over time, where the &lsquo;exercise as antidepressants&rsquo; claim came from, and what happens when it crosses into obsession.
We explore: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of endorphins and endocannabinoids &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How movement can regulate our emotions &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Identity and motivation in exercise &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How exercise changes our brains &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of exercise in treating depression &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to build a healthier relationship with exercise
<a href="http://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">Watch on Netflix</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://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10813489/">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10813489/</a>
<a href="https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/2/101.abstract">https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/2/101.abstract</a>
<a href="https://insight.jci.org/articles/view/126190">https://insight.jci.org/articles/view/126190</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.

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>
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399. The psychology of exercise 

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