207. How to have better conversations

207. How to have better conversations

Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometimes that is not the case! Mental distractions, running out of things to talk about, feeling a bit off, all some of the roadblocks we face. In today's episode we break down FIVE tips to have better conversations:

  1. The 2:1 question ratio
  2. The fast friends protocol
  3. Story topping and bright siding
  4. The 5 minute urge
  5. The liking gap

Listen now for more so we can all be having better conversations in whatever area of life!

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359. How to TRULY detach

359. How to TRULY detach

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358. Why you should decentre romance in your 20s

358. Why you should decentre romance in your 20s

There is a huge emphasis on treating romance as the main marker of a successful life – from questions from family, to seemingly perfect online couples – it’s hard to believe anything else when society...

28 Marras 202535min

357. Why do we doomspend?

357. Why do we doomspend?

We’ve all been there - telling ourselves that ‘life is short’ as we click add to cart. Whether it’s an expensive dinner, a holiday you can’t quite afford, or another ‘little treat’, doom spending has ...

25 Marras 202534min

356. How to survive a breakup in your 20s

356. How to survive a breakup in your 20s

Going through a breakup is always going to be devastating. Heartbreak is one of the most gut-wrenching human experiences: it affects our brain, our body, our routines, our identity, and our sense of t...

21 Marras 202546min

355. Why don't I enjoy sex that much?

355. Why don't I enjoy sex that much?

Our 20s are sold to us as the decade of peak desire - full of passion, spontaneity, and effortless intimacy. But for so many of us, that isn’t the reality. When libido dips or fluctuates, it can feel ...

18 Marras 202534min

354. How to break a toxic habit

354. How to break a toxic habit

We all have habits we wish we could change - patterns we repeat even when we know they’re hurting us. So why is it so hard to stop? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind toxic habits. How ...

16 Marras 202534min

353. The psychology of perfectionism

353. The psychology of perfectionism

We’ve all heard someone say, “I’m such a perfectionist”, like it’s a badge of honour. But what does perfectionism really mean - and what’s hiding beneath it? In today’s bonus episode, we unpack the ps...

13 Marras 202527min

352. How to deal with someone who is ALWAYS the victim

352. How to deal with someone who is ALWAYS the victim

Have you ever met someone who always seems to see themselves as the one who’s been wronged - or maybe noticed that pattern in yourself? The sense that life is happening to you, not for you? It might n...

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