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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. 

 

My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

The Psychology of your 20s

Travel is something many of us in our 20s aspire to do well and to do more of. Whether it’s the quintessential Europe summer, road trips to the next city or town over, or exploring forgotten trails and paths, travel impacts us deeply and of course, psychologically. 
 
But it can also have physical and emotional effects as well and it turns out, there is a way to fly and travel better. Today we are joined by Dr. Henry Ting, world renowned cardiologist and Chief Health & Wellness Officer at Delta Air Lines to discuss all the ways the airline is making transit a better part of our trip and some essential tips he has for people in their 20s who want to get the most out of their travel opportunities! 
 
Listen now and check out the Fly and Live Better Youtube Series! 
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 

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328. How to travel well in your 20s ft. Dr. Henry Ting

We often think of trauma as something extreme - a dramatic, life-altering event. But trauma isn’t just what happened to us. It’s also how our body learned to survive. It can be quiet, subtle, and long-lasting, shaping how we live, cope, and exist in the world, often unconsciously.
 
In this episode, we unpack the quiet, psychological reality of trauma - especially in our twenties. Why do some of us feel numb, disconnected, or constantly on edge? Why do we shut down in relationships or over-function when things get hard? And how do we begin to reconnect with our bodies again?
 
We explore:
 
 • Why trauma is subjective
 • Survival strategies we carry into adulthood (and why they’re hard to let go of)
 • Does the body really keep the score?
 • How pain and shame are linked to trauma
 • What “safety” feels like in our bodies - and how we can begin to access it
 

Whether or not you identify with the word ‘trauma’, or simply want to understand our bodies’ emotional responses, this episode is for you.
 
 
 
For help: Resources
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 

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327. How trauma gets trapped in the body

Nicotine is everywhere - but not in the way we once knew it. It’s not just in cigarettes anymore. It’s in sleek vapes, tiny pouches, lozenges, gum, even diffusers marketed as 'wellness'. And somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like a vice and started looking... aesthetic. Clean. Even, normal.
In today’s episode, we unpack the ever-present boom of nicotine and what it reveals about our generation’s relationship with coping, craving, and control. Because this isn’t just about addiction - it’s about soothing anxiety, chasing focus, managing overstimulation, and the ways we self-medicate under pressure.
 
We explore:
 
 • Nicotine as a stimulant and a coping mechanism
 • Levels of conformity and links to the ‘in-group’
 • How nicotine got rebranded for a new generation
 • The role of dissonance in maintaining the cycle
 • How to break the bad habit loop
 
Whether you’ve used nicotine yourself or just want to understand why it’s seems like everyone has a vape – this episode is for you.
 
 
 
ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 
 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
 
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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.
 
 

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326. The psychology of nicotine

We all get anxious at times, but what we forget in those moments is that anxiety is just there to protect us, it's trying to do its job, and the more we lean in and play along, the more we start to feel in control again. In today's episode, we break down the four ways I've made my anxiety work for me, including: 
 
 • Turning anxiety into excitement
 • The certainities list method
 • The personification method 
 • Channeling anxious energy into creative energy + more 
 
If you're someone who struggles with ongoing anxiety, this episode will hopefully provide you with a new perspective, or at least a refresher on what we do know about the way anxiety effects us. Listen now! 
 
 
 
ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 
 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
 
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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.
 
 

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325. 4 ways I deal with anxiety in my 20s

Why do some things sit heavy in our chest for weeks, months, even years - while others seem to slide right off? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the psychology of resentment, exploring why letting go can feel so hard, and what our grudges might actually be trying to tell us about ourselves. Grudges are often dismissed as petty or immature, but they’re rarely that simple. They’re emotional archives - stories we keep retelling in our minds, not just to stay angry, but to make sense of hurt, to assert boundaries, or to reclaim a sense of control. Whether it’s a betrayal from years ago or a passive-aggressive comment from last week, the feelings linger for a reason.
 
We explore:
 
• The psychological function of holding a grudge
• How rumination and memory shape emotional pain
• The role of power, justice, and unmet needs in long-term resentment
• How resentment harms us more than them
• Why forgiveness isn’t the same as forgetting
• Tools for emotional processing and (maybe) letting go
 
If you want to get curious about what your lingering anger is pointing to, this episode is for you.
 
Listen to my NEW PODCAST, Mantra: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ckds0BoJDDpODInN9cWcc?si=b6ad5d555c1940e0 
 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
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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.

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324. Why do we hold grudges?

Breath work, as a therapeutic technique, is having it's day in the sun. You may be seeing videos about it cropping up everywhere, but the truth is that it's a very ancient and deeply powerful psychological practice... when done correctly. 
 
In today's episode we are joined by our expert guest, Jessica Dibb, to break down the true power and science of breath work including: 
 
 • What breath work actually is (and what it isn't)
 • The most common breath work techniques 
 • The major science + studies backing up it's legitimacy 
 • The breakthroughs people experience 
 • The downsides + so much more 
 
Jessica's book here: Breathwork + Psychotherapy 
 
 
 
*The opinions of guests are not necessarily shared by the host. 
 
 
 
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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.
 
 

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323. The power of breathwork

Let's be real...too many of us are struggling with a sense of disconnect between who we are in our daily lives and our true selves. We feel like we no longer do the things that set our souls on fire, we have lost what makes us unique, we are bored, we are stagnant, maybe we don't even like ourselves anymore. Today on the podcast we talk about why that may be, including: 
 
 • The 3 reasons modern society has made us feel detached
 • Why we need to think about our values more 
 • The power of daily intention setting
 • The identity inventory 
 • The self absorption paradox 
 • The best ways to spend you weekend to feel like YOU again 
 • Why you need a bucket list + so much more 
 
If you want to feel more aligned and alive, this episode is for you :) 
 
 
 
ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean
 
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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.
 
 
 
 

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322. How to feel like yourself again

Running might seem like a solo sport - something we do to clear our heads, hit a goal, or just survive another cardio session. But recently, a new kind of running culture has emerged: one built not on competition, but community. Enter the run club - part fitness, part social ritual, part emotional anchor for a generation craving structure, connection, and purpose. In today’s episode, we explore the quiet psychology of run clubs and why so many of us are drawn to group movement. Whether it’s about healing, identity, accountability, or just having somewhere to be on a Tuesday night, run clubs have become far more than just exercise. They’re spaces of transformation - not just for our bodies, but for our emotional landscapes.
 
We explore:
• The rise of run clubs as a cultural and social movement
• Connection, identity, and accountability through group movement 
• Group belonging and the act of completing a challenge
• Are run clubs the new dating app?
• Run club exclusivity
• The social validation of ‘kudos’
 
Whether you’re a dedicated runner or someone who wonders why their local park is flooded with Hokas (other brands are available) - this episode is for you.
 
 
 
ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 
 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
 
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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.

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321. The psychology of run clubs

Me and my phone are in a toxic relationship, let me explain...
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 

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320. Should I break up with my phone?

We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but what if it’s more accurate to say “you feel what you eat”? Behind every meal, snack, or sugar crash is an intricate, fascinating connection between your brain and your gut - one that science is only just beginning to fully understand. In today’s episode, we explore the gut-brain axis: the real, two-way communication system that links your digestive health to your mental well-being. From serotonin production in your intestines to the surprising impact of fermented foods, we break down how what you eat influences your mood, focus, anxiety levels, and emotional regulation - and how your emotions, in turn, influence what you reach for in the fridge.
 
We explore:
• The gut-brain axis
• Why gut microbes might be responsible for your mood swings
• Foods that support mental health - and ones that can destabilize it
• Cycle syncing, cravings, and emotional shifts
• The psychology of emotional eating and comfort food
• How food morality and rigid diets can harm your mental well-being
• How to find balance in the food noise
 
Whether you’re curious about how to eat for a better mood, or want to feel more connected to your body, this episode is for you.
 
For further resources: https://butterfly.org.au/ 
 
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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.

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319. How does food affect our psychology?

Many of us find ourselves obsessively focused on the opinions and judgements of others, letting their opinion of us influence our sense of self worth and confidence. However, true power and success comes when we embrace the courage to be disliked and recognise that the negative words of others come from their own insecurity, rather than as a reflection of us. In this episode we break down this concept, alongside the role of reputation, conformity, the chameleon effect and how we can embrace our authentic selves, our TRUEST selves to live in our power. Listen now! 
 
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159. Embracing the courage to be disliked

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