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

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340. The 10 regrets I have about my 20s (so far)

340. The 10 regrets I have about my 20s (so far)

Today I'm reflecting on some of the lessons I've been taking from my early 20s. We all have regrets about things we wish we'd done differently or not done at all, and I'm hoping you can learn from min...

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339. The psychology of rock bottom

339. The psychology of rock bottom

Hitting rock bottom is one of the most painful human experiences - when the future is blurry, the past feels heavy, and you barely recognize the person staring back in the mirror. Maybe it’s the end o...

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I Am Not Here To Manage Other People's Emotions

I Am Not Here To Manage Other People's Emotions

In this bonus release, I am sharing an episode of my other podcast, MANTRA. This week's mantra is I Am Not Here to Manage Other People’s Emotions. It's a common trap to feel responsible for the feelin...

1 Okt 202532min

338. The psychology of borderline personality disorder (BPD)

338. The psychology of borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, clouded by stigma and misinformation. In this episode, we take a compassionate, research-based look at ...

30 Sep 202558min

337. Are personality tests legit?

337. Are personality tests legit?

From Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, almost all of us at some stage have done a personality test. Whether it labelled you an introvert or extrovert, a big thinker or a small details individual, it's eas...

28 Sep 202525min

336. Why do we crave external validation?

336. Why do we crave external validation?

In our twenties, the feedback sources that once defined our worth - grades, report cards, and parental praise - start to disappear. This leaves a void, which many of us instinctively turn to external ...

25 Sep 202542min

335. It's okay to change your mind

335. It's okay to change your mind

We often think that once we've made a decision, or said we believe something, or stated something about ourselves, we must always stay the same and can never change our minds. That is entirely incorre...

23 Sep 202543min

334. How to fully trust yourself

334. How to fully trust yourself

We live in a world full of opinions, advice, and expectations - and somewhere in the noise, our own inner voice can get drowned out. Learning to trust yourself sounds simple, but in practice it’s a ha...

19 Sep 202539min

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