346. How to avoid settling in your 20s

346. How to avoid settling in your 20s

Everyone is secretly searching for the perfect relationship, but what if your relationship is just 'good enough'? What if you feel secure, or fine about the person you're with but secretly want more? In today's episode we break down what it means to settle in your 20s, including:

  • The pressure to be 'coupled up' during your 20s
  • How milestone anxiety creates unfulfilled relationships
  • What settling looks and feels like
  • How to tell if it's just relationships anxiety
  • 3 questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about leaving

Listen now!

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.

Episoder(400)

79. The psychology of breakups

79. The psychology of breakups

Breakups and heartache are a universal experience in our 20’s. But what exactly happens to our minds, our bodies and our emotions at the end of a relationship? This week we will break down the psychol...

30 Mar 202346min

78. Let’s talk about eating disorders

78. Let’s talk about eating disorders

In this episode we break down the psychology behind eating disorders - from anorexia to bulimia and binge eating disorder. Amalie Lee, the Host of the Recovery Talk podcast joins us to discuss her own...

23 Mar 20231h 2min

77. Why do we worry about the future?

77. Why do we worry about the future?

This week on the podcast we discuss the experience of worrying and overthinking the future. From anticipatory anxiety, the the illusion of control, paradox of choice and self preservation, anxiety abo...

16 Mar 202335min

76. Hookup culture and casual dating in your 20’s ft. Louise Rumball

76. Hookup culture and casual dating in your 20’s ft. Louise Rumball

This week we dive into the psychology behind hookup culture and casual dating in our 20’s. We are joined by the host of The Openhouse Podcast, Louise Rumball, as we discuss the cultural and societal c...

9 Mar 202352min

75. Healing your inner child!

75. Healing your inner child!

This week on the show we dive into what it really means to heal your inner child. From reparenting to relearning your attachment style, the power of play and protecting your inner childlike wonder and...

2 Mar 202346min

74. Outgrowing friendships

74. Outgrowing friendships

This week on the show we deep dive into why we outgrow our friendships as we enter our 20’s. We often have a romanticised idea that friendships last a lifetime, but during this decade we realise that ...

23 Feb 202334min

73. The complete guide to therapy in your 20’s

73. The complete guide to therapy in your 20’s

This week we deep dive into everything there is to know about therapy in our 20’s. From identifying when you need therapy, to finding the right therapist, the different types of therapy that are avail...

16 Feb 202349min

72. Attachment styles, non-negotiables and dating men ft. Chidera Eggerue

72. Attachment styles, non-negotiables and dating men ft. Chidera Eggerue

This week I am joined by Chidera Eggerue, otherwise known as the Slumflower, host of the Slumflower Hour and author of the Number 1 Sunday Times Bestsellers What a Time to be Alone (2018) and How to G...

14 Feb 20231h

Populært innen Fakta

fastlegen
dine-penger-pengeradet
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
foreldreradet
treningspodden
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
jakt-og-fiskepodden
sinnsyn
rss-sunn-okonomi
mikkels-paskenotter
hverdagspsyken
gravid-uke-for-uke
rss-kunsten-a-leve
takk-og-lov-med-anine-kierulf
rss-kull
hagespiren-podcast
rss-var-forste-kaffe
fryktlos
rss-mann-i-krise-med-sagen
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid