295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers

295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers

Have you ever opened up, shared something real, and then immediately regretted it? That post-overshare spiral—the “why did I say that?” dread—is what we call a vulnerability hangover. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind why vulnerability can feel so physically and emotionally intense, even when it’s necessary, honest, and healing.

We explore:

  • The two types of vulnerability hangovers (and why both are valid)
  • Why alcohol, trauma dumping, and people-pleasing make it worse
  • How shame and past betrayals shape our fear of being seen
  • The neuroscience behind your emotional "come down"
  • What to do the day after you said too much
  • How to make vulnerability a tool for connection—not something to fear

Plus, we answer listener questions on post-therapy crashes, drunk confessions, and how to stay open even when it’s hard. If you’re sitting with a case of the cringe, this episode is for you.

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9. The Psychology of Lockdown - a quick check-in and tips and tricks ✨

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8. The Psychology of Unrequited Love - why we love those who don’t love us back.

8. The Psychology of Unrequited Love - why we love those who don’t love us back.

This weeks episode is a deep and highly personal one. Hold onto your horses. We discuss unrequited love - why we feel it, how to fix it and whether it is truly what we can call love ❤️😢See omnystudio...

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7. Would Maddy, Meg and Jemma get into Oxford?

7. Would Maddy, Meg and Jemma get into Oxford?

It’s a bit of a different episode this week! We decided to take the all souls Oxford College entrance exam and answer some of the hardest questions in psychology that are asked of potential students. ...

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6. The Psychology of Jealousy - why we feel so insecure, lessons from polyamory and more

6. The Psychology of Jealousy - why we feel so insecure, lessons from polyamory and more

This week we discuss jealousy - the green monster - and break down where jealousy originated from, it’s emotional core and how we can address these feelings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries

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The second instalment of our let’s get friendly episodes with the glorious Phoebe, here to talk about situationships, setting healthy boundaries and climate anxiety.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

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4. The Psychology of FoMO

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This episode we discuss the fear of missing out - where FoMO comes, why it feels so shit and potential solutions to stop worrying about what you’re missing out on.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

24 Juli 202121min

3. The Psychology of the 9-5

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This week we talk about the transition to full time work in our 20’s and why the 9-5 is not conducive to a well rounded lifestyle. Special guest Erin also joins us to give her expert opinion.See omnys...

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