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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

In our 20s especially, the fear of regret can seem like every choice has the potential to ‘ruin’ our future - the degree we picked (or didn’t), the person we stayed with, the move we were too scared to make. And then there are the things we didn’t do at all, the opportunities we let pass, the words we never said, that still weigh on us years later. 
 
In this episode, we’re unpacking the psychology of regret – what it actually is, why it’s so tied to self-blame, and how it can either keep us frozen or push us forward. 
 
We explore:
• The role of upward and downward counterfactual thinking
• How regret can both motivate and stagnate us 
• The four BIGGEST regrets people have
• The paradox of the ‘perfect’ decision
• Why we fear regret more than we feel it
• How to grow through regret with acceptance and compassion 
 
If you want to quieten the ‘what if’ thoughts, this episode is for you.
 
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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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374. The psychology of regret

Modern life has a way of making rest feel suspicious. You can be exhausted, finally take a break, and still hear that nagging voice that you should be doing something more. Somewhere along the line, downtime stopped being a basic need and started feeling like something you have to justify, like a sign you’re falling behind, letting people down, or not trying hard enough.
 
In this episode, we’re getting into the psychology behind rest guilt - why busyness has become a kind of social currency, how work and visibility have blurred the line between ‘off’ and ‘on’, and why so many of us struggle to switch off even when we desperately need to.
 
We explore:
 
• How busyness became social currency
• Historical and social origins of why rest feels so hard
• How LinkedIn and social media impact comparison and urgency
• The beliefs that keep us from resting
• Why ‘time off’ isn’t always restorative
• How rest can be the most productive thing you do
• Practical ways to reframe rest guilt 
 
If resting makes you feel edgy, unproductive, or guilty, this episode is for you.
 
 
 
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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.

373. Why rest makes us feel so guilty

So many of us are coming to the realisation that we don't really know who we are anymore. We spend more time consuming other people's lives and personalities through a screen, than actually living out the person, values and passions that we have. On top of that, long hours, loneliness and the growing pains of our 20s mean many of us have no clear view of who we are. In this episode, we break down 7 tips to get your personality back, including: 
 
 • Why your personality is probably frozen, not lost
 • The value of unproductive goals 
 • The need for geographical novelty 
 • The 5 soul needs you need to fulfil weekly 
 • The journalling exercise we all need to try, today
 
Listen now if you're also feeling lost and disconnected from your true self. 
 
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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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

372. How to rediscover your personality

What makes some people successful and others, not? Is it a singular trait, habits, or just luck? In this episode, we break down the psychology and research behind success and what drives successful individuals to become the people they are. This includes:
 
• Objective vs subjective measures of success
• The role of the self-determination theory in guiding success
• How to find success that is meaningful to you
• The 5 habits of successful people
• Developing an identity beyond traditional success
 
Listen now!
 
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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.

371. The psychology of success

At the start of every year, I choose a theme - not just goals, but a guiding philosophy. For 2026, that theme is doing less and achieving more.
 
In this episode, we explore why focus beats busyness, why saying no creates better outcomes, and how choosing depth over overwhelm can actually lead to more success. 
 
Our discussion includes: 
 
 • Why a yearly theme is more powerful than traditional goals
 • The psychology of intrinsic motivation
 • The importance of focused vs. scattered effort
 • How to choose 1–2 true priorities for the year
 • The surprising psychology of rest
 • How to plan a year that feels intentional, not exhausting
 
Happy listening! 
 
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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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370. Your year for doing less and achieving more

In our final guest episode for the year, we're hearing from the listeners! I asked you all to call in with the biggest dilemmas you've had in your 20s; questions you want answered, or just situations where you may have been desperate for advice and you answered the call!
 
We answer 7 of your most burning questions, including:
 
 • How do I end a friendship in my 20s
 • How do I get my life back after an ex 
 • How do I deal with disappointing my family 
 • How do I feel at home in a new city 
 • How do I deal with someone who doesn't like me? 
 
Listen now for all the psychological advice and wisdom you need during this decade.
 
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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.

369. Answering your biggest 20s dilemmas ft. the listeners

Find your dream job in your 20s is no easy feat, in fact your dream job probably doesn't exist, but you CAN determine what kind of career path is best for you based on your personality. Today we have on George Appling whose research on the 5 career paths can help us determine where to next! Our discussion includes: 
 
 • The five main career paths and what they entail
 • When should you pursue your passion & when should you pursue financial stability?
 • Why money doesn’t always make us happier
 • The necessary role of failure and experimentation when finding purpose
 • How to become a “passionpreneur”
 • What Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran & Matthew McConaughey have in common that makes them successful?
 
Plus so much more, listen now! 
 
Find George's quiz HERE 
 
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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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368. How to find your dream career in your 20s ft. George Appling

Money and love: the two things we stress about most in our twenties, and yet we rarely talk about how deeply connected they are. In this episode, I’m joined by Jack Howard, Head of Money Wellness at Ally, to unpack the psychology of money in our relationships and how it shapes who we date, how we fight, and how we build a life together.
 
In this episode, we explore:
 
 • Why money and love are so deeply linked
 • Spender vs. saver dynamics and why opposites so often attract
 • Why we emotionally spend?
 • What’s the deal with prenups?
 • Is it worth having an expensive wedding?
 • When to get joint bank accounts?
 • How to talk about money WELL!
 
If you’ve ever argued about money with a partner, avoided talking about it, or worried you’re “bad” with finances, this episode will give you language, tools, and a lot of reassurance that you’re not alone.
 
Take the course HERE
 
 
 
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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.

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367. Why money deeply shapes our relationships ft. Jack Howard

I'm officially a UK resident! My thoughts on moving and this exciting new chapter for the podcast x
 
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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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

366. I moved to London

Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like both a relief and a reckoning. Suddenly your past makes so much more sense… but now you’re faced with learning a whole new way of managing your brain, your time, your relationships and your self-worth.
 
In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Wang, founder and CEO of Shimmer, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 28. Together we unpack what ADHD really looks like in your twenties, including:
 
 • The three ADHD subtypes and why women are so often missed
 • How late diagnosis can completely rewrite your identity (in a good way)
 • Why traditional productivity advice often fails ADHD brains 
 • The role of urgency, novelty and accountability
 • What actually is rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)?
 • What ADHD–ADHD relationships can look like vs ADHD–neurotypical dynamics?
 
If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I just suck at being an adult, or is my brain wired differently?”, this episode is for you.
 
Find Shimmer HERE 
 
Follow Chris HERE
 
 
 
ORDER MY BOOK
 
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.

365. The BEST advice for managing ADHD in your 20s ft. Chris Wang

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 anxiety 
 • Sliding versus deciding 
 • Catastrophic thinking 
 • Insecure and anxious attachment styles vs. insecure and anxious moments
 • And so much more 
 
Listen now to hear all of Dr Meg's amazing advice and hear a bit about her new book, coming out next month. 
 
 
 
Link to The Defining Decade: https://www.amazon.com.au/Defining-Decade-Meg-Jay/dp/0446561754 
 
Pre-order Meg's new book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Twentysomething-Treatment/Meg-Jay/9781668012291 
 
Follow Jemma here: @jemmasbeg 
 
Follow the podcast here: @thatpsychologypodcast 
 
 
 
 

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

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