Most people would know the term: dopamine. It's the world's most famous neurotransmitter, known for it's role in happiness and pleasure. What if I told you, most of us have it all wrong. In today's episode we break down the secret history and psychology of dopamine, including: 
The controversy around it's discovery
How it became known as the 'pleasure' hormone
Why that's actually not true
It's true role in movement, motivation and memory 
Myth-busting dopamine detoxes plus so much more

Happy listening! 

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Most people would know the term: dopamine. It's the world's most famous neurotransmitter, known for it's role in happiness and pleasure. What if I told you, most of us have it all wrong. In today's episode we break down the secret history and psychology of dopamine, including:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The controversy around it's discovery</li>
<li>How it became known as the 'pleasure' hormone</li>
<li>Why that's actually not true</li>
<li>It's true role in movement, motivation and memory&nbsp;</li>
<li>Myth-busting dopamine detoxes plus so much more</li>
</ul>
Happy listening!&nbsp;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
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For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&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. 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: 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;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</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;

The Psychology of your 20s

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Listen to this collection of top episodes from iHeartRadio and iHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;

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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. 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: 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;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</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;

415. The psychology of dopamine

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Brain fog is so much more than just feeling tired. It's that frustrating feeling of knowing what you want to say or do, but your brain simply won't cooperate. And whilst it's incredibly common, we're only just beginning to understand what actually causes it.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

In today's episode, we're breaking down the fascinating new research behind brain fog, including:


The three main causes of brain fog, from physical depletion to cognitive overload and neurological disruption


Why chronic stress, anxiety and mental load can leave your brain feeling exhausted


The surprising links between brain fog, inflammation, long COVID and gut health


Why women may be more susceptible to brain fog


The science of sleep, nutrition and the brain's natural cleaning system


What actually helps clear brain fog, beyond just drinking more water and getting more rest

Extra links: 

Brain fog and trauma: HERE

Brain fog and ADHD: HERE

Brain fog and food: HERE

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. 

Brain fog is so much more than just feeling tired. It's that frustrating feeling of knowing what you want to say or do, but your brain simply won't cooperate. And whilst it's incredibly common, we're only just beginning to understand what actually causes it.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
In today's episode, we're breaking down the fascinating new research behind brain fog, including:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
The three main causes of brain fog, from physical depletion to cognitive overload and neurological disruption
</li>
<li>
Why chronic stress, anxiety and mental load can leave your brain feeling exhausted
</li>
<li>
The surprising links between brain fog, inflammation, long COVID and gut health
</li>
<li>
Why women may be more susceptible to brain fog
</li>
<li>
The science of sleep, nutrition and the brain's natural cleaning system
</li>
<li>
What actually helps clear brain fog, beyond just drinking more water and getting more rest
</li>
</ul>
Extra links:&nbsp;
Brain fog and trauma: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b6iqJLaaf6EF9PL5smTGg?si=97e8dca19bc547e7">HERE</a>
Brain fog and ADHD: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uUql8R4jrh3wIAtcUXO1b?si=5ae070c902bc4e61">HERE</a>
Brain fog and food: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XbO4j44dBta1a5h2be952?si=197197df56ba4e8d">HERE</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.&nbsp;

468. The psychology of brain fog

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Does the taxi cab theory actually explain why some people suddenly become ready to settle down, or is it just another dating myth?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the psychology behind the infamous, Sex and The City taxi cab theory and asking whether timing really can determine who we end up with. We explore commitment readiness, the social clock, why our relationship priorities change as we age, and the painful psychology of watching someone give their next partner everything they refused to give you.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We discuss:

• The psychology behind the taxi cab theory
• Why someone can suddenly become “ready” for commitment
• The foster girlfriend phenomenon
• Why timing matters, but compatibility matters more
• How to tell when someone is genuinely serious about you
• Why waiting for someone’s “light to switch on” can keep you stuck

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

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. 

Does the taxi cab theory actually explain why some people suddenly become ready to settle down, or is it just another dating myth?
In this episode, we&rsquo;re breaking down the psychology behind the infamous, Sex and The City taxi cab theory and asking whether timing really can determine who we end up with. We explore commitment readiness, the social clock, why our relationship priorities change as we age, and the painful psychology of watching someone give their next partner everything they refused to give you.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We discuss:
&bull; The psychology behind the taxi cab theory &bull; Why someone can suddenly become &ldquo;ready&rdquo; for commitment &bull; The foster girlfriend phenomenon &bull; Why timing matters, but compatibility matters more &bull; How to tell when someone is genuinely serious about you &bull; Why waiting for someone&rsquo;s &ldquo;light to switch on&rdquo; can keep you stuck
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;
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;

467. The psychology of the cab theory 

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How much of your behaviour is really “you” - and how much has been shaped by the environments around you? In this episode, we explore how childhood, relationships, social expectations, habits and physical spaces can influence the way we think, feel and behave. From nervous-system responses and beliefs about what is possible for us, to the people we pursue, the habits we repeat and the versions of ourselves that present in different places, we look at the psychology of how environments programme our behaviour.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We explore:
●        What our ‘environment’ can include
●        Impacts of childhood experiences on our nervous system 
●        Where our belief of what it possible or attainable comes from
●        How relational environments shape our pursuit of love
●        How our environment shapes our habits
●        The impact of our physical environment on our personalities

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

Our favourite sources:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02309.x

 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-33544-001

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.883795/full

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-08705-013 

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. 

How much of your behaviour is really &ldquo;you&rdquo; - and how much has been shaped by the environments around you? In this episode, we explore how childhood, relationships, social expectations, habits and physical spaces can influence the way we think, feel and behave. From nervous-system responses and beliefs about what is possible for us, to the people we pursue, the habits we repeat and the versions of ourselves that present in different places, we look at the psychology of how environments programme our behaviour.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We explore: ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What our &lsquo;environment&rsquo; can include ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Impacts of childhood experiences on our nervous system&nbsp; ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Where our belief of what it possible or attainable comes from ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How relational environments shape our pursuit of love ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How our environment shapes our habits ● &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The impact of our physical environment on our personalities
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: <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02309.x">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02309.x</a>
&nbsp;<a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-33544-001">https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-33544-001</a>
<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.883795/full">https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.883795/full</a>
<a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-08705-013">https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-08705-013</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.&nbsp;

466. How your environment programs your behaviour (and how to deprogram yourself)

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