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.
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Latest episodes
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477. The psychology of beauty
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Why do certain things stop us in our tracks? A beautiful sunset, a painting, even the way light shines through the window in the morning. Where does this sense of beauty
Nov 5 40 min
476. Why you need more rituals!
In a culture increasingly organised around productivity and individual choice, many of our repeated behaviours have become about efficiency rather than meaning. In this e
Nov 2 37 min
475. Why some people can't stay single
Why do some people seem to move from relationship to relationship with barely any time in between, and why does being single feel almost impossible for them? In this bonu
Oct 31 30 min
474. How I transformed my relationship with exercise
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 punishm
Oct 29 37 min
473. The psychology of clubbing
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, f
Oct 26 42 min
472. What ACTUALLY makes people compatible?
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
Oct 22 44 min
471. The psychology of weddings
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
Oct 19 43 min
470. Are the love languages a big myth?
Do you really have a love language? And does learning your partner’s actually make your relationship better? In this bonus episode of our debunking psychology series, we
Oct 17 26 min
469. The psychology of embarrassment
We blush, we look away, we replay the moment for hours (or years) after it happened, becoming convinced that everyone noticed far more than they probably did. Embarrassme
Oct 15 42 min
468. The psychology of brain fog
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
Oct 12 35 min
467. The psychology of the cab theory
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
Oct 8 42 min
466. How your environment programs your behaviour (and how to deprogram yourself)
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
Oct 5 42 min
465. The psychology of the placebo effect
In this bonus episode, we’re looking at the placebo effect - what it is, how it became an important part of medical research, and why an inactive treatment can sometimes
Oct 4 32 min
464. The psychology of cults
From abusive MLM’s and wellness programs to doomsday sects and UFO religions, we’re all fascinated by cults. Their mystery offers us a way to explore the darkest recesses
Oct 1 56 min
463. The 5 reasons you’re not as behind as you think
In our 20s, we’re all vulnerable to feeling that we’re falling behind. Whether it be chasing the perfect job, relationship, friends, living situation, trip abroad, or som
Sep 28 48 min
462. The truth about the Stanford Prison Experiment
The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous studies in psychology, but also one of the most controversial. In this bonus episode, we look at what actually ha
Sep 27 29 min
461. 10 things I NEEDED 21 year old me to know
If I could sit down with my 21-year-old self, there are a few things I would definitely want to say. Today, I'm going to say them, like 'don't even THINK about moving in
Sep 24 37 min
460. The psychology of 'good girl' syndrome
Many of us are conditioned to believe that being described as kind, nice, accommodating and generous are the key to overall happiness. But when these traits veer into Goo
Sep 21 44 min
459. I'm so tired of being ambitious
Ambition feels like my entire personality and I'm trying to fix that. Who are we beyond our ambition? In a world that only cares about success, output and productivity, w
Sep 17 33 min
458. Can embracing stress actually help us?
Stress has a reputation for burning us out, torching our relationships and even causing our lives to end prematurely. But not all stress is created equal. In this episode
Sep 14 36 min
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Thank you so much for your episode on Trauma Bonding. I left my abusive husband of 13 years a few months ago and was deeply struggling with acute grief and anxiety… I couldn’t move out of it and was using all of my energy just to not go back to him… despite all logic and knowing leaving was the only option for my safety and wellbeing. Then I heard about Trauma bonding and needed to learn more! Thankfully I came across your podcast and it shifted everything. It all finally clicked.
You told the story of my marriage and understanding what happened and why I was feeling still so in need of him, freed me. I’ve now listened to this episode 3 times and come back to it each time the patterning starts to take over and my mind starts spiraling, I start questioning everything and inevitably doubting myself and falling into fear… and it pulls me back into the true reality! So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for putting together an amazing podcast that dove into the science of how and why these a-holes can get away with it for so long and why my pain was so acute and severe. It truly freed me mentally and emotionally from my abusive marriage. Thank you.
Peeling-layers · Jun 2026
Jemma seems so genuine and such a nice soul! Love getting the psychological background on life as a 24yr old. Was able to purchase her book (used) and look forward to reading!
EricWMA · Jun 2026
I truly loved your last episode. It felt so relatable to my current situation as a woman in her 20s. Your advice really touched me, and I’ll definitely work on self-hating inner voice of mine. Well done💗✨
The Girl in the EEZ · May 2026
I am a clinical social worker and I so enjoy this podcast! I have recommended it to many of my clients …. not only people in their 20’s …. because it is so wise and thoughtful.
beth miller smith · May 2026
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