234. I had a mental breakdown
Let's talk about what's been going on with my mental health recently and what's changed. This is a rather vulnerable episode so please check in with yourself before listening. Lifeline (AUS): 13 11 1...
27 Sep 202435min
233. Surviving a toxic workplace
Work makes up a large component of our lives. It's estimated that 1/3 of our waking lives will be spent working, so when that environment is toxic or harmful, it takes it's toll. Especially in our 20s...
24 Sep 202445min
232. Why do we hate criticism?
When someone criticises us we naturally feel on edge and defensive. This is because criticism threatens our ego and our sense of self and so we have a very emotional reaction. But that doesn't have to...
20 Sep 202442min
231. 5 ways to reinvent yourself in your 20s
If nothing else, our 20s are a time for reinvention and transformation. We become clearer and clearer about the version of us we want to be, and hopefully more confident around expressing our authenti...
17 Sep 202440min
230. The psychology of flirting
Flirting! Usually thought of as something used to express romantic or physical interest may actually be the secret to unlocking more connections than you can ever imagine: platonic and romantic. In to...
12 Sep 202441min
229. 4 ways to make your anxiety work for you
We all get anxious at times, but what we forget in those moments is that anxiety is just there to protect us, it's trying to do its job, and the more we lean in and play along, the more we start to fe...
10 Sep 202430min
228. The psychology of limerence
Limerance - the state of having undeniable feelings for someone who does not feel the same way - feels so much like love but can be so confusing, because deep down we know this person is probably not ...
6 Sep 202442min
227. The power of staying present
Our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction: we're thinking about the past, overthinking the future, getting notifications from our phones, information from our environment. When was t...
3 Sep 202437min
