220. The psychology of nostalgia and getting stuck in the past

220. The psychology of nostalgia and getting stuck in the past

All of us find ourselves remincising on the 'good old days' every now and then, but sometimes we can find ourselves getting trapped in the memories of the past and feeling like it will never be as good as it was. This is the nostalgia trap and it can keep us from being present, from enjoying our current season, or making new memories, it can also lead to nostalgic depression. It can be particulalry hard in our 20s when everyone is telling us these are 'the best years of our lives'. In today's episode we talk about how to find a healthy balance between remembering and enjoying the moment, including:

  • Early ideas of nostalgia
  • The reason we feel nostalgia
  • Are we more nostalgic now than ever?
  • Can we have too much nostalgia?
  • Peter Pan Syndrome
  • Chronic and depressive nostalgia
  • How to be more present + tips for managing our nostalgia

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89. Maintaining your identity in a relationship

89. Maintaining your identity in a relationship

This week, I'm joined by the fabulous Al and Sal, the hosts of Two Broke Chicks, to discuss how we can maintain our identity in a relationship, especially in our 20s. Our romantic relationships are fu...

12 Touko 202348min

88. The psychology of dreams

88. The psychology of dreams

This week on the podcast we are breaking down the psychology of our dreams - why we dream, the role of our brain, what our dreams mean, repressed desires, nightmares and even the role of daydreaming f...

9 Touko 202337min

87. Should you quit your 9-5?

87. Should you quit your 9-5?

Many of us in our 20's have become disillusioned with the 9-5 lifestyle and the reality of working an office job for the rest of our lives. Psychology shows us that the 9-5 job is not only inefficient...

5 Touko 202344min

86. Perfectionism and academic anxiety

86. Perfectionism and academic anxiety

Perfectionism is on the rise amongst young people, and in this episode we break down exactly what it means to have perfectionist tendencies. We examine the theories of personality, our upbringing, lin...

2 Touko 202342min

85. 'Daddy issues' and dating in your 20s ft. Violet Benson

85. 'Daddy issues' and dating in your 20s ft. Violet Benson

This Friday we sit down with the wonderful Violet Benson, host of the podcast Almost Adulting, also known for her famous meme account, Daddy Issues, as we discuss everything dating in our 20s, specifi...

27 Huhti 202337min

84. Loneliness is not your enemy!

84. Loneliness is not your enemy!

This week we break down the psychological, biological and evolutionary underpinnings of loneliness and break down some of the stigma around feeling lonely in your 20's. This decade is full of a number...

25 Huhti 202339min

83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome'

83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome'

On this episode we break down the science and psychology of the internet and TikTok sensation of "lucky girl syndrome". We explore the ideas and theories behind self fulfilling prophecies, confirmatio...

21 Huhti 202332min

82. The psychology of emotional unavailability

82. The psychology of emotional unavailability

This week we are discussing the science and psychology of emotional unavailability and breaking down the misconceptions and myths about emotional unavailability in our 20's, particularly when it comes...

18 Huhti 202339min

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