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  • 446. The psychology of Stockholm Syndrome

    446. The psychology of Stockholm Syndrome
    Aug 15 2026
    The term “Stockholm Syndrome” is used to explain why someone might defend, protect, or feel attached to a person who has harmed them - but why does this happen? In this bonus episode, we explore where the term came from, some famous cases, and how the mind functions to keep us safe. We explore:
    • The 1973 bank robbery
    • Famous cases linked to Stockholm syndrome
    • The role of appeasement
    • How it relates to trauma bonding
    • Why dependence breeds attachment
    • How those experiencing Stockholm syndrome are supported Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com Our favourite sources:
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0447.2007.01112.x https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20008066.2022.2161038 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1080/00048670701261178 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    31 min
  • 440. 7 psychology tips to hack your productivity

    440. 7 psychology tips to hack your productivity
    Jul 16 2026
    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 Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 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
    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    43 min
  • 429. The reality of chronic illness in your 20s ft. Nikki Lilly

    429. The reality of chronic illness in your 20s ft. Nikki Lilly
    Jun 15 2026
    Living with a chronic illness in your 20s can feel like carrying an invisible weight that nobody else can see. Beyond the hospital appointments, surgeries, medications and diagnoses, there is a hidden psychological burden: the anxiety, grief, uncertainty, identity struggles and resilience required to keep moving forward when your body feels beyond your control. In this week's episode, I sit down with content creator, advocate and broadcaster Nikki Lilly to discuss what it's really like growing up with a rare medical condition, navigating facial differences, online bullying, and building a meaningful life despite constant uncertainty. We discuss:
    • The hidden psychological impact of chronic illness
    • Medical trauma, PTSD and the long road to healing
    • How chronic illness affects your relationship with your body
    • Online bullying, discrimination and appearance-based judgment
    • Plus her time at the Oscars and her vision for her future
    Happy listening! Watch on Netflix: HERE Listen to Live A Little: HERE Follow Lilly on Instagram: @nikkililly 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 ora e 12 min
  • 408. Are our phones killing intimacy?

    408. Are our phones killing intimacy?
    Apr 20 2026
    It’s not a hot take to say that most of us are incredibly addicted to our phones. But when our usage bleeds into full-blown ‘technoference’ - technology interference - there can be significant, harmful consequences. In this episode, we explore how phones can harm our friendships and romantic relationships, including: • How phones are replacing in-person interaction
    • Why we can't help but be addicted
    • The impact of 'phone snubbing' on our loved ones
    • How phones are killing our sex lives
    • The ways we can break our habits and find our way back to intimacy Happy listening! Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com Our favourite sources from this episode:
    www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/31/age-of-intimacy-famine-interact-with-phones-rather-than-loved-ones
    www.ericpickersgill.com/Removed
    https://www.sellcell.com/blog/phone-addiction-statistics-watch-out-your-phone-addiction-is-making-your-dating-sex-life-toxic/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 min
  • 407. Loving yourself, will make you more attractive

    407. Loving yourself, will make you more attractive
    Apr 16 2026
    We are bombarded with ideas about how we should look, behave, and be. But instead of trying to constantly strive for the societal ideal, we can cut through the noise another way - and that’s by cultivating self-love. The funny thing is, psychology actually shows us that the more confident and self-loving we are, the more attractive we become. It’s a win-win… if we can get there. Today, we're going to talk about how loving ourselves makes us more attractive. We unpack:
    • The power of the mind-body link and self-esteem
    • Why plastic surgery might not make us happy
    • The damaging physical effects of negative self-talk
    • How simple behavioural changes affect how others see us
    • Why cultivating self-love is the greatest gift we can give ourselves Watch on Netflix: HERE 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    37 min
  • 285. Overcoming relationship OCD & anxiety

    285. Overcoming relationship OCD & anxiety
    Mar 21 2025
    Even in the most perfect of relationships we can have doubts; even when everything is happy and wonderful, questions can still linger in the back of our mind like 'is this person really right for me, should we break up, should I be feeling this way?' This feeling is a symptom of relationship anxiety or relationship OCD and it can be debilitating. In today's episode we are joined by the incredible and wise Rebecca Ore to discuss:
    • What is relationship OCD and why does it occur
    • How it differs from typical OCD
    • Anxious attachment & relationship OCD
    • Which doubts to listen to and which to ignore
    • How to manage relationship guilt and regret
    • How to confront an anxious relationship thought + so much more
    You can find Rebecca here: @rebeccaorecoaching PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    54 min
  • 279. The psychology of career jealousy

    279. The psychology of career jealousy
    Feb 27 2025
    When you're struggling with your sense of purpose, job hunting or feelings of success, it can be very hard to see someone else who has everything you want, and not feel jealous. In today's episode, we break down the very important psychology of career jealousy in our 20s, including:
    • The 3 types of career jealousy
    • Why it's most common in our 20s
    • Career jealousy between friends and siblings
    • The unspoken consequences
    • How to turn envy into inspiration and admiration
    • 4 tips to not let envy control you + questions from the listeners
    Listen now! PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    52 min
  • 278. The psychology of tattoos

    278. The psychology of tattoos
    Feb 25 2025
    It's said that around 1/3 of society has tattoos - that increases to nearly half for people in their 20s. What is it about this permanent form of art that so many of us feel called to get? And what are the psychological underpinnings behind our design choices, why we may find ourselves wanting more and more tattoos, the relationship to childhood experiences and which tattoos we may come to regret... in today's episode, we break it all down including:
    • The 3 main psychological reasons people get tattoos
    • Tattoos as a form of permanence and belonging
    • Why we see similar designs or 'trending' tattoos
    • Tattoos and why we love the pain
    • Which tattoos we regret
    • How to make smart tattoo decisions + so much more
    Listen now and drop your tattoo regrets below! PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    40 min