Content note: This episode includes discussions of exercise, dieting, weight loss and body image.

How do you learn to love exercise when it has always felt like punishment? In today’s more personal episode, I’m sharing how I completely changed my relationship with movement over the past three years, from barely moving to running half marathons and genuinely enjoying the gym.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We discuss:
Why enjoyment became more important than discipline
Starting slowly and letting yourself stop
How I focused on progress that wasn't attached to my appearance
Removing comparison from your fitness journey
My running tips 
Why taking a break doesn’t mean having to start all over again

Happy listening!

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. 

Content note: This episode includes discussions of exercise, dieting, weight loss and body image.
How do you learn to love exercise when it has always felt like punishment? In today&rsquo;s more personal episode, I&rsquo;m sharing how I completely changed my relationship with movement over the past three years, from barely moving to running half marathons and genuinely enjoying the gym.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We discuss:
<ul>
<li>Why enjoyment became more important than discipline</li>
<li>Starting slowly and letting yourself stop</li>
<li>How I focused on progress that wasn't attached to my appearance</li>
<li>Removing comparison from your fitness journey</li>
<li>My running tips&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why taking a break doesn&rsquo;t mean having to start all over again</li>
</ul>
Happy listening!
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;

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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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;

474. How I transformed my relationship with exercise

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Why does dancing in a crowd feel so good? What is the emotional allure of the dance floor, the club scene, the music? Today, we’re exploring the psychology of clubbing, from the physiological rush of a beat drop to the role it plays in making the most of our 20s.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We discuss:
How music and dance influence our mood
Collective effervescence: the feeling of being part of something bigger
Why clubs feel freeing for some and overwhelming for others
Alcohol, inhibition and “hangxiety”
Clubbing as a coming-of-age ritual
FOMO, nostalgia and why our relationship with nightlife changes

Happy listening!

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. 

Why does dancing in a crowd feel so good? What is the emotional allure of the dance floor, the club scene, the music? Today, we&rsquo;re exploring the psychology of clubbing, from the physiological rush of a beat drop to the role it plays in making the most of our 20s.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We discuss:
<ul>
<li>How music and dance influence our mood</li>
<li>Collective effervescence: the feeling of being part of something bigger</li>
<li>Why clubs feel freeing for some and overwhelming for others</li>
<li>Alcohol, inhibition and &ldquo;hangxiety&rdquo;</li>
<li>Clubbing as a coming-of-age ritual</li>
<li>FOMO, nostalgia and why our relationship with nightlife changes</li>
</ul>
Happy listening!
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;

473. The psychology of clubbing 

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Is a 'spark' all that it takes to be compatible in the long-term? What about sharing the same interests, personality or sense of humour? Or is it something more deep and intangible? In today’s episode, we explore what ACTUALLY makes two people right for each other, and why the things that draw us together aren’t always the things that keep us together.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We discuss:


Chemistry versus long-term compatibility


Why shared values matter more than shared hobbies


The importance of feeling understood, appreciated and responded to (i.e the Gottman's theory of responsiveness)


How the belief in soulmates can shape your relationship


The Four Horsemen that erode connection


What an argument can reveal about your future together

Whether you’re dating someone new or reflecting on a long-term relationship, this episode explores what it means to build a love that lasts, through change, conflict and the thousands of little choices we make along the way.

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. 

Is a 'spark' all that it takes to be compatible in the long-term? What about sharing the same interests, personality or sense of humour? Or is it something more deep and intangible? In today&rsquo;s episode, we explore what ACTUALLY makes two people right for each other, and why the things that draw us together aren&rsquo;t always the things that keep us together.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We discuss:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Chemistry versus long-term compatibility
</li>
<li>
Why shared values matter more than shared hobbies
</li>
<li>
The importance of feeling understood, appreciated and responded to (i.e the Gottman's theory of responsiveness)
</li>
<li>
How the belief in soulmates can shape your relationship
</li>
<li>
The Four Horsemen that erode connection
</li>
<li>
What an argument can reveal about your future together
</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re dating someone new or reflecting on a long-term relationship, this episode explores what it means to build a love that lasts, through change, conflict and the thousands of little choices we make along the way.
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;

472. What ACTUALLY makes people compatible? 

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Why is there so much pressure for your wedding to be the best day of your life? And what happens when that pressure gets in the way of actually enjoying it? Today, we’re unpacking the psychology of weddings: the expectations, money, family dynamics and friendship tensions that come with saying “I do”.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

We explore:


Why the “perfect wedding” can leave us feeling disappointed


How weddings became such extravagant events


Social media, comparison and the pressure to spend more


The surprising relationship between wedding spending and divorce


Why weddings can expose cracks in our friendships


The psychology of elopements ...

Whether you’re planning a wedding, attending your sixth this year or wondering whether to skip the whole thing, let’s talk about keeping the celebration from overshadowing the relationship.

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. 

Why is there so much pressure for your wedding to be the best day of your life? And what happens when that pressure gets in the way of actually enjoying it?&nbsp;Today, we&rsquo;re unpacking the psychology of weddings: the expectations, money, family dynamics and friendship tensions that come with saying &ldquo;I do&rdquo;.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
We explore:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Why the &ldquo;perfect wedding&rdquo; can leave us feeling disappointed
</li>
<li>
How weddings became such extravagant events
</li>
<li>
Social media, comparison and the pressure to spend more
</li>
<li>
The surprising relationship between wedding spending and divorce
</li>
<li>
Why weddings can expose cracks in our friendships
</li>
<li>
The psychology of elopements ...
</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re planning a wedding, attending your sixth this year or wondering whether to skip the whole thing, let&rsquo;s talk about keeping the celebration from overshadowing the relationship.
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;

471. The psychology of weddings 

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