381. Are friendships REALLY meant to be inconvenient?

381. Are friendships REALLY meant to be inconvenient?

Everyone wants a village? No one wants to be a villager? In a world obsessed with protecting our peace, optimising our time, and cutting off anything that feels draining ... have we accidentally made friendship optional? In this episode, we’re unpacking the psychology behind friendship and why the best ones sometimes make you work harder.

We explore:

  • The viral idea that “inconvenience is the cost of community”

  • The 4 psychological pillars of lasting friendships

  • How much time it actually takes to build a close friend

  • The rise of therapy-speak and how “boundaries” can sometimes become disguised avoidance

  • Why conflict isn’t the end of a friendship
  • 6 practical ways to “be a villager”

  • When to kick someone out of the village...

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re asking for too much, giving too much, or slowly drifting from the people you care about, this episode is for you.

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380. A big life update...

380. A big life update...

Finally sharing all the details of the last few months ... and what a recent announcement means for the podcast going forward! Happy listening! Watch on Netflix Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemma...

31 Tammi 18min

379. I got an STD in my 20s, now what?

379. I got an STD in my 20s, now what?

Dating and sex can feel like they come with a hidden rulebook. You’re meant to be adventurous but not too adventurous, confident but not reckless, and always somehow immune to consequences. So the pot...

29 Tammi 34min

378. Your guide to surviving the dating apps in your 20s

378. Your guide to surviving the dating apps in your 20s

One minute it’s exciting, the next it’s endless options, half-conversations, and the dismissive feeling of being judged (or ignored) by people who don’t actually know you. In this episode, we’re getti...

26 Tammi 47min

377. Why do we resist change?

377. Why do we resist change?

When we move through our 20s, it can feel like everyone else is making big, brave moves - new cities, new jobs, new relationships - while we’re stuck in the same place, overthinking every possible out...

22 Tammi 39min

376. 7 tips for moving to a new country in your 20s

376. 7 tips for moving to a new country in your 20s

Moving to a new city is one of the most exciting (and emotionally challenging) things you can do in your twenties. Whether it’s for work, study, love, or a fresh start, leaving behind what’s familiar ...

19 Tammi 32min

375. The psychology of friendship trios

375. The psychology of friendship trios

Navigating friendship in your 20s is already complicated – so what happens when we add a third person into the mix? The group chat might be buzzing, there’s always someone to talk to, and belonging to...

15 Tammi 40min

374. The psychology of regret

374. The psychology of regret

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 t...

12 Tammi 25min

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