How it Started
The Psychology of your 20s begun back in 2021 after our host, Jemma, went through her first real heartbreak and was looking for a guide to all the confusing and chaotic feelings she was experiencing. It wasn't just the break-up, there were so many other experiences she was having as a 20 something that she wished she had some explanation for.
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And so, The Psychology of your 20s was born with our first ever episode, fittingly titled 'The Psychology of Imposter Syndrome' which remains our most downloaded episode to date. ​​
About your host
I currently live in Sydney, Australia and I am, at this stage, still firmly in my 20s. Before I started this podcast I created and helped implement government mental health programs for at risk groups. I also worked as a social researcher, talking to people about their childhood experiences and how they shaped them as adults. I am a long-time mental health advocate who believes that mental health deserves just as much attention as any other kind of health and that we could also do with a better understanding of who we are as people and how our minds work.
What we talk about?
The podcast set out to be a guidebook to the specific experiences of this decade: feeling behind in our careers, friendship breakups, working through childhood trauma, trying to redefine success, figure out what you want from a relationship. ​Each week, we discuss the psychology behind key life experiences, mental phenomena, transitions and events that are universal for all 20-something-year-olds. From imposter syndrome to the sting of a first break-up, loneliness, the myth of the dream job, healing our inner child, rejection and our true identity, subscribe to learn about what research and studies from every area of psychology have to say. We also have regular guests on who discuss their life transitions and what they've learned through the tumultuous times of our 20s.
When are episodes released?
New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday on Apple podcast and Spotify. We love listener feedback and episode suggestions so please drop us a line.
Angela, Sydney
“Your podcast has helped me deconstruct issues I've had for years in such a well spoken and beautiful way."
Alex, NYC
"This podcast is like a warm hug. Every time I listen I feel like I'm getting a warm hug from a friend"
Joy, Auckland
“So much self help content is incorrect or unscientific these days. I love that Jemma actually provides the science and the psychology studies.”