The Psychology of your 20s

• 361. The psychology of plastic surgery ft. Dr Rady Rahban

  Plastic surgery rates are on the rise, especially amongst people in their 20s, so what drives people to get plastic surgery? How does it intersect with psychology, insecurity, confidence, class, social media? In today's episode we are joined by Dr Rady Rahban, a board certified plastic surgeon operating out of Beverley Hills to discuss: What drives people to get plastic surgery? Why are we seeing more and more extreme surgeries? The role of social media, filters and AI When is plastic surgery not just about insecurity? Can you be truly body positive and still get plastic surgery? How common is surgery addiction? What you REALLY need to know before you get plastic surgery! Plus so much more! Listen now! Dr Rahban's podcast HERE Follow Dr Rahban HERE ORDER MY BOOK Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected] *Please note the views of guests are not necessarily shared by our host. We invite open discussion and differing viewpoints, experiences and information. 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.

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• 360. How to be ambitious (without burning out) ft. Amina AlTai

  In your 20s you're told to be as ambitious as you can be, go after your dreams, work hard, be delusional, pursue your passion at any cost. How can we do that without our lives and health crumbling? What is the balance between ambition and appreciation? In today's episode we bring on Amina AlTai, author of The Ambition Trap to talk about: Why having more ambition doesn’t always make you more successful How a scarcity mindset can ruin your 20s How to find your ‘zone of genius’ When to say ‘no’ to something you really want to do How to lean into the slower seasons of life The miserable paradox of success When do you need to ‘lock in’ & when do you need to have fun? If you've ever struggled with balancing your big goals with your desire to enjoy life, this episode is for you. Buy Amina's book HERE Follow Amina HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected] 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.

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• 359. How to TRULY detach

  We can be so fixed on a job, a person, an outcome that we fuse our identity to it – and, crucially, forget that we’re okay without it. In today’s bonus episode, we unpack detachment: why we cling so tightly to people and outcomes, what over-attachment does to our mind and mood, and how to loosen the grip in a way that feels calm, kind, and clear.We explore: • Why we become attached to certain people or outcomes• The impact of becoming overly attached on our behaviours, thoughts and emotions• The Buddhist concept of ‘non-attachment’• How detaching from the outcome can keep us grounded• The value of the Stoic mindset Listen now! ORDER MY BOOK Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected] 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.

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• 358. Why you should decentre romance in your 20s

  There is a huge emphasis on treating romance as the main marker of a successful life – from questions from family, to seemingly perfect online couples – it’s hard to believe anything else when society celebrates this kind of ideal. In this episode, we look at how romance is often seen as the main focus of our 20s, what it can distract us from, and how we can start to approach it differently. We explore: • The social script of our 20s• The role of milestone anxiety and FOMO• How this can lead to us neglecting other areas of our lives, including our goals• Emotional bypassing and avoiding the deeper work• What a healthy approach to love looks like• 5 tips to decentre romantic love If you’ve ever felt like your life is on pause until your relationship status changes, this episode is for you. ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbegFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcastFor business: [email protected] 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.

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• 357. Why do we doomspend?

  We’ve all been there - telling ourselves that ‘life is short’ as we click add to cart. Whether it’s an expensive dinner, a holiday you can’t quite afford, or another ‘little treat’, doom spending has become the defining financial habit of our generation. In this episode, we unpack why we spend when the world feels uncertain - the psychology, the emotion, and the cultural forces behind it. From dopamine and control to social media, fatalism, and escapism, we’ll explore how uncertainty reshapes our relationship with money and why buying things can feel like the only way to feel better. We explore: • Why spending can feel emotionally soothing and self-regulating• How financial stress, uncertainty, and global instability fuel impulsive habits• The rise of ‘little treat culture’ and the illusion of control• The role of social media in pairing crisis with consumption• Signs that your coping mechanism has turned into doom spending• How to break the cycle - from doom saving to mindful spending If you’ve ever felt the urge to spend when everything feels out of control, this episode is for you. ORDER MY BOOK Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected] 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.

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