Best Psychology Of Your 20s Podcasts (2024)

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212. The psychology of self doubt 42:14

14h ago42:14

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Our self doubts are what is keeping us in our own way. It is the foundation for our inner critic to tell us: you're not good enough, you're not talented enough, intelligent beautiful, hardworking to have the life and success you want. When we let our self doubts take control, it often means that we end up self handicapping or sabotaging before we g…

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Buffalo Marketing: How to Maximize Every Part of Your Content 7:15

3d ago7:15

7:15

Discover the crucial importance of repurposing your podcast content to increase its reach and impact. I liken your video podcast or other recorded / long-form content to a buffalo. Don't waste a single part. How to utilize every part of your podcast content over months or years—creating clips, shorts, social media posts, blogs, and more. This episo…

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211. The problem with 'toxic' positivity 37:46

6d ago37:46

37:46

Today on the podcast we are talking about toxic positivity and the problem with always being positive and putting a fluffy, warm, positive spin on things. Often our unrealistic optimism comes from a good place and our desire to be happy all the time but any person knows that isn't always possible. We break down: The reason we gravitate towards toxi…

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210. The 5 BIGGEST red flags for relationships in our 20s 33:00

10d ago33:00

33:00

We all know what red flags are, they tend to be universal at any age, but there are some redflags that are specific to our 20s, certain features of a relationship during this decade to look out for even if they don't look concerning at first. On today's episode we talk about the five biggest red flags for relationships in our 20s, including: Relati…

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209. Navigating post-graduation blues ft. Therapist Liz Kelly 42:17

13d ago42:17

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The period after graduation can be really difficult, filled with emotions like grief, anxiety, worry about the future, loneliness and nostalgia as we leave the structure and comfort of college and university for the big, confusing real world. In today's episode we break down the psychology of the post-graduation blues, including: What defines this …

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"America's Sweethearts" Pay, Brand Equity, Early 20s Career Advice | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 18:35

12d ago18:35

18:35

The Complex World of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Pay Disparity, Brand Value, and Gender Dynamics. I discuss the surprisingly low pay of #DCC, despite being the face of the world's most valuable sports franchise ($9 billion via Forbes). Watch this episode: youtube.com/emilybinder Netflix documentary "America's Sweethearts." 1) Brand value and talen…

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Emotionally Immature Parents with Michelle Charime, LMFT 57:21

12d ago57:21

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-What is an ‘emotionally immature parent?’ -How can codependency develop in the child of an emotionally immature parent? -If you have an emotionally immature parent, what can you do to change the relationship? Welcome to Episode 167! This week, I’m joined by Michelle Charime, LMFT, to discuss the world of the emotionally immature parent. Michelle e…

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208. Let's talk about coping mechanisms 43:03

17d ago43:03

43:03

Very few of us ever receive an education on coping. We are taught bad things happen, we are taught pointless math equations, we are taught to grin and bear it, but not effective psychological ways of integrating stressful, painful, frustrating experiences. In this episode, we break down the psychology of coping mechanisms, including: Problem focuse…

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207. How to have better conversations 28:41

20d ago28:41

28:41

Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometimes that is not the case! Mental distractions, running out of things to talk about, feeling a bit off, all some of the roadblocks we face. In today's episode we break down FIVE tips to have better conversations: The 2:1 question ratio The fast friends …

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Codepend-Mama: My Birth Story 59:25

19d ago59:25

59:25

What was it like to give birth as a codependummy? How was I a codependummy during my birth? How was I NOT a codependummy during my birth? Welcome to Episode 166! I’m back after giving birth to my baby–so sorry it took 104 days/15 weeks since the last episode aired. In this episode, you’ll hear me share my birth story. You’ll hear the ways I was a c…

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206. The psychology of love bombing 32:33

24d ago32:33

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Love bombing has been a hot topic as of recent, but what does it ACTUALLY mean or entail? In today's episode we are breaking down all of the psychology of love bombing, including: The cultish origin of love bombing The three stages of love bombing Why people love bomb? The interaction between narcissism and love bombing Intensity addiction and love…

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205. A mental health update 38:03

27d ago38:03

38:03

Since the beginning of this show I've been super open about my mental health so I thought I'd share an update (the bad, the good and the really good). Let's normalise talking openly and honestly about what we're going through even when its not pretty or aesthetic. Thank you for all the support! Mental Health support in your area: https://www.beyond…

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204. Should we be thinking about kids in our 20s? 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

The thought of having children in our 20s feels like an incredibly adult decision, and is one a lot of us probably don't consider. We want to protect our youth and our freedom a little bit longer, or perhaps have decided we probably will never want children. But whether you want to have children or not, having a clear understanding of your future i…

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203. Why do we feel so unloveable? 37:32

1M ago37:32

37:32

Struggling with our self worth can often impact how deserving we feel of love. This sense that we may be 'unloveable' causes us to miss out on healthy, fulfilling relationships, self sabotage and stay with people who don't deserve us. In today's episode, we discuss: The origins of why we feel unworthy of love Childhood wounds Early romantic scripts…

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202. Body dysmorphia 47:56

1M ago47:56

47:56

All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including: The origins in childhood experiences Family history and influence The differences in expression between men and women The rela…

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201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be happier 41:52

1M ago41:52

41:52

We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it: Focus on platonic love over romantic love Small acts of…

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200. Going 'no contact' and why it works! 44:02

2M ago44:02

44:02

Going 'no contact' after a breakup or relationship breakdown is promoted as one of the best ways to move on from an ex. But why is that the case, and what is the psychology? Is it always that easy? In today's episode we break down the psychology of going 'no contact': why it works, the science, when it's necessary and how to stay committed, even wh…

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Is the Discount Tire Logo Drunk? Brand Color Psychology 7:33

2M ago7:33

7:33

What's going on with the Discount Tire logo? Discount Tire is a wheel and tires retailer established in 1960 and today is one of the largest companies in its segment, operating over one thousand stores across the USA -- despite its logo that gives fast food and cartoons. I explore the significance of color and branding in influencing consumer perce…

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199. The struggles of job hunting in our 20s 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

You're not imagining it! The job market is getting harder, especially for 20-somethings who are entering the job market for the first time and trying to find their path. In today's episode we break down the psychological toll that the job hunt takes on us, the constant rejections, unrewarded effort, resentment and frustration. We also discuss why o…

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198. The psychology of ‘mommy issues’ and mother wounds 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Our mother wounds represent the unprocessed trauma and insecurities we pick up from the dynamic we each have with the women who raise us and shape us. In today's episode we break down the psychology of our mother wounds including their origin, their impact and their manifestation, from our body confidence to our competition with other women, our ab…

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197. Stop being PASSIVE in your life ft. Girls with Goals 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

We often think the secret to not being passive in our lives is to fill up our days, set countless goals, always be striving for progress and productivity. What if we told you the secret was slowing down? In today's episode I am joined by Caroline and Ann Catherine from Girls with Goals as we discuss: What it beens to be passive vs. active vs. inten…

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196. My toxic relationship with productivity 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

In today's episode we're going old school, back to a good old fashioned chatty sit down episode and life update. I have been recovering from a pretty terrible bout of tonsilitis and it's made me realise...I have a toxic relationship with productivity. Even when I'm sick I can't slow down, and I don't think I'm alone. We also discuss how I'm finding…

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Stop Using AirPods on Zoom and Podcasts. (Jaw-Dropping Sound Test!) 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

This episode will finally convince you to stop showing up to Zoom calls or podcasts with AirPods as your mic input. (It's fine for output.) For emotional association and any appeal from a sales or marketing perspective, sound is far more important in the brain than visuals or words. We process sound 10x faster than the blink of an eye. 95% of purch…

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195. The psychology of codependency 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

How can you tell if you're codependent or just really close to someone? If you are enmeshed or just reliant on their support? Feeling happy and stable in a loving relationship, or losing your independence? There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings when it come to codependent relationships, especially in our 20s and in today's episode …

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194. Are our attention spans getting shorter? 46:21

2M ago46:21

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So many of us are struggling to stay focused and concentrate in an environment of constant distraction and temptation and it's causing a lot of us to feel unproductive and undisciplined. In today's episode we break down why our attention spans seem to be rapidly declining, we discuss: The Gold Fish myth The average attention span from 2004-2017 The…

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193. The truth about avoidant attachment ft. Thais Gibson 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Attachment theory is often misunderstood but when we have the correct knowledge and information it can transform how we relate to others. In today's episode we break down one of these styles, the avoidant attachment, along with it's two components: avoidant dismissive and avoidant fearful. We discuss how this style develops, its expression, the dif…

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E405 | How to Find the "One" Over 40! | Donna Shugrue | Perfectly Matched 53:03

2M ago53:03

53:03

Join Wendy Campbell on "That Independent Streak Podcast" as she dives into the intriguing world of dating after 40 with special guest Donna Shugrue, renowned matchmaker and founder of Perfectly Matched in Colorado Springs. In this empowering episode, titled "How to Find the One Over 40," Wendy and Donna unravel the complexities of modern online dat…

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192. Feeling behind in your 20s 55:56

2M ago55:56

55:56

We have a lot of opportunities to feel behind in our 20s, especially when it comes to our careers, our finances and our relationships. In todays episode we break down why so many of us (roughly 80% of 20 something year olds) feeling like we're falling short of expectations, as well as how we can manage these feelings and enjoy our path through life…

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191. My favourite psychology studies of ALL TIME 36:31

3M ago36:31

36:31

We have found some pretty amazing ways to observe human behaviour and from it, discovered some especially interesting things about how we operate, who we are at our core, our irrational beliefs and so much more. In today's episode, we break down five of my favourite psychology studies of all time from jam, to mental escapism and binge watching TV, …

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190. Fall in love with your own company 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

Finding the joy in your own company is one of the most healing, rewarding and fulfilling things we can do. It's also really difficult in an age of FOMO, constant distraction, stimulation and fear of boredom or loneliness. In today's episode we break down exactly why you need to fall back in love with your alone time, the amazing benefits and HOW to…

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Stop Losing HALF Your Hard-Earned Clients: Retention Marketing Tips 8:41

3M ago8:41

8:41

Lack of communication is costing you hard-earned clients. Example - financial services: Advisors average $3,100 CAC per client. 54% of clients: "I changed financial advisors" in 2023. Why: weak comms. 47% of clients w/over $500,000 AUM want to hear from advisor at least monthly. But most advisors reach out much less. Via YCharts, 2023 Timestamps: (…

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189. 5 ways to stop comparing yourself to others 33:29

3M ago33:29

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Social comparison is the thief of joy - it will make us question everything that we have, doubt our own abilities, steal our sense of gratitude and peace. It also sometimes feels impossible to escape, especially in our 20s when we look to others for confirmation that we are doing something right. In today's episode we break down the 5 rules you nee…

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188. Why are we so indecisive? 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

Our inability to make decisions is wasting our time, keeping us acting from a place of fear and stuck in a life we don't want! It's also not entirely our fault and often stems from unconscious mechanisms, neuroticism and fears that we haven't recognised. In today's episode we break down: Why you struggle to make decisions The consequences of our ch…

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187. The psychology of the 'friendzone' 38:53

3M ago38:53

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About 2/3rds of couples start off as friends according to recent research. But developing feelings for a friend isn't always a happily ever after situation. In today's episode we break down why it is that we fall in love with our friends, the principles of attraction such as the similarity liking effect and mere exposure effect, whether to say anyt…

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Nike's Win, Pepsi's Fail, and Pinkwashing on LinkedIn: Purpose-Driven Marketing 6:46

3M ago6:46

6:46

82% of consumers say they want to buy from brands with values that align with their own (RetailBrew, 2022). I discuss what makes purpose-driven marketing work or fall flat. Topics: (00:00) Introduction to Purpose-Driven Marketing (1:22) Success of Nike's 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign, ft Colin Kaepernick, boldly aligned with Black Lives Ma…

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186. The psychology of sleep 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

Sleep is one of our most vital functions but how many of us actually know that much about it, the links to our physical functioning, mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing. What about some of the strange experiments they've conducted to investigate dreams or how long we can go without sleep? In today's episode we take a deep dive into t…

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Unshackled - The Black Girl's Journey to Getting Financially Free - Author Dr Paris Woods 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

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Dr Paris Woods EdD grew up in a single parent low income household and knew from a young age that education was her way out of poverty. What she didn't learn was about how money works. Hear her story of getting buried in debt at 18 and thinking this is normal, to many other poor choices following poor advice, to her sharing her tips on how she got …

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185. Living with your parents in your 20s 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

More and more 20 something year olds are choosing to live with their parents; we are moving out later and a lot of us are boomeranging (coming back home after moving out). In today's episode we explore the emotional and psychological impacts of living with your parents in your 20s, why more of us are living at home because of financial anxiety or h…

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184. How to get your spark back 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

We lose our spark and love for life for many reasons: burnout, mental ill health, people pleasing, a breakup. When we do it can feel like life gets very boring, it loses colour, we lose interest and we can become cynical towards all of the small joys and brilliance of being alive and being human. In this episode we break down six tips for getting y…

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183. Disliking your friends partner 38:35

3M ago38:35

38:35

You're not going to get along with everyone and one of those people you don't get along with might end up dating someone you love i.e your friend. Disliking your friends partner often stems from one of three reasons: your dating preferences don't match, you're experiencing platonic jealousy, you're genuinely worried about this other person being ba…

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182. Social media is ruining my mental health 41:01

4M ago41:01

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Social media is impacting our mental health in ways we are not ready or willing to acknowledge, and it's time we talk about it. In today's episode we discuss all the psychology of social media and how it is embedded in our social lives, our relationships, our beliefs, our daily routines, our news and our self worth. We break down how social media w…

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How Scott Galloway & Bethenny Frankel Top Charts: Winning Podcast Formats 10:10

4M ago10:10

10:10

Forget consistency and try VARIETY. I explore the strategy used by two famous podcasters, focusing on variety in episode content, length, and style to keep the audience engaged and cater to different interests. Results: they top the charts for Business and for Society & Culture. Trick question: How long should a podcast episode be? Mini case study …

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181. The psychology of father wounds 40:36

4M ago40:36

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Father wounds arise from a disorganised or complicated relationship with our father figure - either due to them being physically or emotionally absent, harsh and critical, unfeeling or abusive and can result in a number of dysfunctional behaviours and emotional patterns as we grow older. In this episode we are breaking down the psychology of father…

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180. "Your 20s are NOT your best years" ft. Dr Meg Jay 48:45

4M ago48:45

48:45

In this episode we are joined by clinical psychologist and author of 'The Defining Decade' to talk about all the frustrations, stressors, misconceptions and hard moments of our 20s and why it's only going to get BETTER from here. We talk about: Shifting from a 'what if' to a 'what is' or 'what else' mindset Why we fear uncertainity Milestone anxiet…

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179. Why can't I cry? 38:27

4M ago38:27

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Sometimes all we want to do is a have a big, old fashioned sob and when we can't it leads us feeling emotionally pent up, defective and frustrated. There's an explanation for why we go through periods where we are unable to cry. In today's episode we discuss: The evolutionary function of crying Crying as an attachment behaviour The difference betwe…

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#404 Don't Give Up Your Online Voice | Lauren Hug | Digital Kindness Journal 1:23:38

4M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

🚀 Welcome to another electrifying episode of That Independent Streak Podcast, where we dive deep into the digital age's heart with the one and only Lauren Hug, author of "Digital Kindness, Digital Hope," and the "Digital Kindness Journal." This isn't just another tech talk; it's a journey into the transformative power of kindness, and the importanc…

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178. 5 steps for building self discipline 35:52

4M ago35:52

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Self discipline is the key ingredient to unlocking everything you want in life. But despite that many of us treat it like its optional and believe the narrative that self discipline requires perfection, requires sacrifice and is too hard. Actually, self discipline is anything but, it is actually the road of least resistance. In this episode we brea…

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177. Understanding our fear of intimacy 42:09

4M ago42:09

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Love is scary. There are so many opportunities to be hurt, to be let down, to have thing turn out in a way we never wanted them to. But it's also one of the best things in live and brings incredible joy and fulfilment. Why is it that some of us avoid the experience all together. In today's episode we are going to discuss the fear of intimacy in all…

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Befriend Your Inner Critic with Rachel Koutnik, LCSW 58:58

4M ago58:58

58:58

-What is the inner critic? -How can we stop listening to or warring with our inner critic? -How can practicing self-compassion help us befriend our inner critic? Welcome to Episode 165! This week, Rachel Koutnik, LCSW, is back to teach us all about the befriending our inner critic through self-compassion! In the episode, you’ll hear Rachel walk us …

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176. A conversation with my Mum 53:39

4M ago53:39

53:39

This International Women's Day as part of iHeart's Women Take the Mic Initiative, I'm bringing on my Mum for a vulnerable chat about our relationship as mother and daughter, what she's learned from being a mother, what she would do differently, life lessons and her success in a male dominated field. We discuss everything from motherhood, child-pare…

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