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;
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The Psychology of your 20s

Angel numbers have a way of showing up just when we need them. 111 symbolises new beginnings. 444 means divine protection. Why does our mind pay such close attention to these numbers, what is the history, and what is their impact from a psychological standpoint? In today's episode, we break down:
  
The ancient origins of angel numbers 
 Why the founder of angel numbers now regrets them 
 The meaning behind some of the most significant angel numbers
 Why our brain pays close attention to symbolism 
 The emotional comfort of angel numbers 
 Why people feel threatened by angel numbers 
 When angel numbers can become harmful
  
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444. The psychology of angel numbers

I think we all instinctively know if we find someone interesting… or not. But how can we cultivate the skills of being interesting to others? In this episode, we break down the science behind what makes people interesting, talk about some easy things we can all do to tap into what already makes us unique, and focus on one of life’s greatest conversational hacks - learning how to be truly interested in others. 
 We explore: 
• Why we all love interesting people 
• How ‘digital saturation’ is making us more bored, and boring
• The importance of asking open-ended questions to unlock better conversations
• Why being truly unique is a status symbol 
• The power of learning to talk to strangers
• Why social skills are actually just social courage
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 Our favourite sources:
 https://tedbauer.medium.com/are-people-more-boring-now-98105e03e20c
 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2009-12130-004
 https://thevectorimpact.com/how-to-be-more-interesting/
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443. How to be more interesting

If anyone tells you that they’re not even a little bit insecure, they’re lying, in denial, or both. It’s a fact of life that we all feel insecure at times - about how we look, behave, our achievements, and whether we are liked by others. In this episode, we examine the psychology behind common insecurities, recognise how we can be our own worst enemies, and consider the ways we can come to accept that we are all flawed, and might not actually need ‘fixing’. 
 We unpack: 
• The surprising evolutionary benefits that come with insecurity
• How our levels of insecurity change throughout our lives
• The ‘liking gap’, and why we think others like us less than they do 
• How being insecure can feed insecurity, in a vicious cycle 
• Why people pleasing and over confidence are often signs of insecurity 
• How we can address insecurities that negatively impact our lives
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 Our favourite sources: 
 https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/insecurity-leads-us-underestimate-how-much-others-us
 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228079585_Self-Esteem_Development_Across_the_Lifespan
 https://www.centerforanxiety.org/what-is-hyper-independence-is-it-a-bad-thing/
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442. The psychology of insecurity 

Uncertainty is the defining emotion of our 20s. Career paths, relationships, identity, purpose ... so much of this decade is marked by not knowing. Does that have to be as uncomfortable as we think it does? In today’s episode, we unpack the psychology of uncertainty: why our brains fear it, how it triggers anxiety and avoidance, and why trying to “figure it all out” might be doing more harm than good.
 We explore:
  
The neuroscience behind our discomfort with the unknown
 Why perfectionism is often a mask for our fear of uncertainty
 The cultural myths that make us believe we need a step-by-step life plan
 How to assign meaning to uncertainty and build resilience through it
 Practical strategies to take action even when the future feels unclear
  
If you've never felt more confused than you do now, and are unsure 'what's next', this episode is for you. 
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The psychology of uncertainty 

Over the past 6 months I've been asking people: what is the biggest mistake you made in your 20s? I've heard from over 5'000 people, some of them 21, some of them 80 and I have combined all their responses to make the ultimate list of the 20 biggest mistakes people make in their 20s, for the people, by the people. 
 From love, to career, to finances, going to college, friendship, taking risks: today we talk through the most common responses we received and what we can learn from these moments and regrets. Listen now! 
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The 20 biggest mistakes people make in their 20s

The life of the highly sensitive person is often misunderstood. Highly sensitive aren't just people who cry too much or get overwhelmed, take things too personally: they actually take in so much of the world that it can be too much. They feel everything, from joy to sadness, so immediately and profoundly. They are also so in tune with the emotions of all those around them that sometimes it can be too much. Today we break down the psychology of the highly sensitive person, including: 
  
What are the core assessment criteria for identifying if you're highly sensitive?
 What causes someone to be highly sensitive? 
 The genetic, personality, parental and temperment contribution 
 The link between sensitivity, IQ, EQ and creativity + the gentle superpower of sensitive people 
 Do highly sensitive people have more empathy? 
 The link between neurodivergence and sensitivity 
 How to explain your sensitivity to others 
 How to make the world work for your gentle, feeling soul, and so much more!
  
This episode is FULL of tips, research and studies. Listen now! 
 The assessment: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ 
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The psychology of highly sensitive people

You know when someone seems to breeze through life, can approach any social situation and challenge with such self-assured confidence? It seems innate - something they were born with. But what if that's not true? What if, instead of a fixed personal trait, confidence is actually a set of learnable abilities, a dynamic skill that anyone can cultivate, sharpen, and ultimately master? Today, we’re challenging the notion that confidence is a trait, and instead something you build.
 Things we discuss:
  
Why confidence is dynamic and adaptable
 Self-efficacy as a driver of confidence
 How "growth mindsets" can revolutionise your approach to challenges and setbacks
 Understanding the locus of control to fuel or hinder your forward momentum
 Actionable strategies to build your confidence from the ground up
  
If you’ve ever thought, “if only I was just born confident”, this episode is for you.
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The psychology of confidence 

Sigmund Freud is one of the most famous and contested names in psychology. Often reduced to couches, cigars, dreams, sex, and blaming everything on your mother, Freud’s real story is much more complicated. In this bonus episode, we take a look at who Freud actually was - his medical background, the development of his method, and why his views are so context specific.
 We explore:
• The development of free association 
• The role of dreams and transference
• Defence mechanisms and the unconscious
• The structural model of the human psyche
• Challenges to his theory
• Freud's legacy: Anna and modern-day psychoanalysis
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 Our favourite sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559106/
 https://www.cureus.com/articles/303246-matters-of-the-mind-a-look-into-the-life-of-sigmund-freud#!/
 https://www.freud.org.uk/2020/04/07/freud-at-home-sigmund-and-annas-studies/
 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15293843/
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441. The Freud Episode 

Productivity advice often tells us to push harder, wake up earlier, and squeeze more out of every hour. But in this episode, we take a different approach. Instead of treating productivity like a test of willpower, we look at the psychology behind focus, procrastination, energy, motivation, and rest - and why working with your brain is usually more effective than trying to bully it into action.
 We explore 7 tips for productivity, including:
• How small wins can create momentum
• Why the hardest task often needs to come first
• How to work with your natural energy patterns
• Habit stacking for boring tasks
• Why 20 focused minutes can be more useful than waiting for the perfect window
• How ‘shoot your shot’ days can move you closer to the life you want
• Why real rest is essential for sustainable productivity
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 Our favourite sources: 
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.84.2.191
 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.674
 https://www.ted.com/talks/saundra_dalton_smith_the_real_reason_why_we_are_tired_and_what_to_do_about_it
 
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440. 7 psychology tips to hack your productivity

TW: Discussions of miscarriage/pregnancy
 Grace Beverley is a founder, an entrepreneur, and a seasoned professional when it comes to pursuing the ideas your have, but also knowing when to slow down, recover from burnout and let yourself be vulnerable. 
 In today's episode we discuss her journey from studying music at Oxford to launching over five businesses, and her next chapter as a parent. We talk about: 
  
The best career advice for your 20s
 How to start a business and her biggest lessons from early failures
 Why love should make you feel safe 
 Her pregnancy loss story 
 The importance of being vocal about what you believe in 
 How to recover from burnout
  
Listen now!
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