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The Psychology Sisters
Two professionals on a quest to normalise the dialogue around mental health. Hosted by Kat a registered Psychologist + Aimee a registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor. From trauma to anxiety to relationships, we dive deep into the wonderfully complex world of psychology.
Welcome back psycho sista's and mista's!! It's our first episode of 2026 and our last episode for a little while.
We’re pressing pause on a chapter that has meant more to us than words can capture.
From vulnerable conversations and shared laughter, to deep reflections on healing, growth, and what it means to be human ....this podcast has been shaped by you.
Our listeners, our community, and everyone who has walked alongside us on this journey.
In this episode, we reflect on where it all began, what it’s taught us, and how it’s changed us both professionally and personally.
We share our gratitude for every message, every story entrusted to us, and every moment of connection that reminded us why this work matters.
This isn’t a goodbye forever. It’s a “see you later.”
A pause.
A breath between chapters.
Thank you for holding space with us.
Thank you for growing with us.
Thank you for making The Psychology Sisters what it has been.
With so much love and appreciation,
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Our last poddy of 2025.
As the year draws to a close, we’re slowing things down and reflecting, not with pressure, resolutions, or tidy endings, but with honesty, tenderness, and care.
In this episode, we talk about what 2025 has asked of us, what we’re proud of, and what we’re gently leaving behind as we step into a new year. We share what this year has taught us about ourselves, the moments that shaped us, and the quiet wins that no one else saw.
We also speak directly to anyone feeling lost this Christmas, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to “begin again” when the world seems to expect celebration. This conversation is trauma-informed, nervous-system aware, and rooted in permission rather than performance.
This episode is an invitation to reflect without self-judgement, to honour the year you’ve had and to celebrate the invisible wins.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Are we genuinely getting better at setting boundaries… or are we using the language of boundaries to avoid discomfort, depth, and accountability?
In this episode, we dive into the cultural shift happening inside modern friendships where self-protection is celebrated, but sometimes at the cost of connection.
We explore why “inconvenience is the cost of community,” how our capacity to tolerate discomfort shapes intimacy, and the subtle ways avoidance can disguise itself as empowerment. From attachment patterns to conflict avoidance, burnout to hyper-individualism, we unpack the psychology behind why friendships feel harder to maintain than ever.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re honouring your needs or simply opting out of relational stretch… this conversation will meet you right in that tension.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Howdy psychology gang! Welcome back to a deep dive.
Estrangement is one of the most painful and least understood experiences we can go through. It’s a loss without a funeral, a grief that doesn’t receive casseroles, community support, or cultural acknowledgement.
In this deep dive, we unpack the complex psychology of estrangement through an attachment, trauma and psychodynamic lens.
We explore:
- What ambiguous grief really feels like
- Parent–child estrangement
- The shame, silence and stigma that surround family cut-offs
- How projections, defences and unresolved trauma shape these ruptures
- The difference between protection, boundaries, and emotional avoidance
- The inner conflict of choosing to walk away or being the one left behind
This episode is a compassionate look at the grief of loving someone you can no longer reach, and the courage it takes to choose safety, repair, or distance.
Whether you’re navigating estrangement yourself or supporting someone who is, we hope this conversation helps you feel seen, grounded, and a little less alone.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to The Psychology Sisters!
In our October unfiltered episode, Kat recaps her trip of a lifetime swimming with humpback whales in Tonga and a humbling pit!
Aimee shares her half marathon run for DIPG raising money for children with rare cancer.
Our loves and leaves are as follows:
Love: Pistachio spread from Coles, Haigs chocolate pistachio balls and Fat bear week. Kat also recommends line dancing!!
Leave: The summer I turned pretty and feeling cringe/ embarrassed.
October is Mental Health Month and this year’s theme is “Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey.” It’s all about the small, meaningful ways we can move toward better mental health — not in a perfect way, but in a real, human way.
And it’s also BPD Awareness Week from October 1st to 7th a really important time to remember that people living with Borderline Personality Disorder are not “too much,” “too complex,” or “too hard.” Recovery is absolutely possible with the right understanding and support and that message really ties into what we wanted to explore today. This episode’s a bit of an unfiltered check-in for all of us as we head into the last few months of the year.
We’ll be chatting about two big things:
1.End-of-year burnout: why it sneaks up on us, and how we can start taking steps now to prevent it.
2.Trauma bonding: what it actually is, what it isn’t, and how to recognise it.
So if you’re feeling a bit over it, tired, or emotionally stretched, this one’s for you. Think of it as a gentle reset and a reminder that small steps really do matter on your wellbeing journey.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to The Psychology Mama’s
Today, we’re diving into something that so many mothers quietly carry, the kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. The kind that seeps into your bones and makes you feel like you’re disappearing inside the love you’re giving.
We’re talking about burnout in motherhood what happens when the endless giving, caring, and emotional holding start to empty you out.
And here’s the truth: it’s not because you’re not resilient enough, or grateful enough, or organised enough. It’s because you’re human, living in a world that doesn’t hold mothers the way mothers hold everyone else.
We’ll explore what burnout actually is, how it’s different from postnatal depression and why it’s not something you can fix with more “self-care.”
Because burnout isn’t just about stress, it’s about disconnection. Disconnection from support, from rest, and often, from your own sense of self.
So if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I love my child so much, why do I still feel so flat, so depleted, so alone?”
This episode is for you.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to The Psychology Sisters unfiltered, where we chat all things being human, with a mix of clinical insight, real talk, and a few chaotic tangents.
We share our loves and leaves, pits and peeks and everything in between for the week that has been!
Aimz is loving a lot lately with: A journal called "Dad, I want to hear your story" I got this from big W!! It’s 300 thought-provoking questions and prompts designed to draw out your father's stories to encourage your dad to share and preserve his life story.
And running shorts from lulu lemon - Translucent 2-in-1 High-Rise Short 3"
Leave: I want to leave behind the narrative that my body must look a certain way to deserve certain clothes. The belief that certain body types qualify certain clothes.
Kat is leaving behind winter!
Kat is loving the podcast hosted by Georgia Love "Everyone has an Ex" which has prompted our first conversation for this episode!!
In today’s episode, we’re exploring what our past relationships have taught us and how powerful reflecting on your ex’s can be!
And finally, we unpack the tiktoker who shared her story of how she fell inlove with her psychiatrist!!
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Howdy friends! Welcome back for another deep dive.
We will be discussing the lesser known attachment style today, around 5% of people have a disorganised attachment.
A disorganised attachment is an adaptation that stems from childhood trauma, it’s like having a compass that points north and south at the same time. Every step toward love feels like danger, and every step away feels like loss.
This attachment style begins in childhood, where love and fear are tangled together, when the caregiver we run to for safety is also the one we fear and at times even hurts us. As adults, this can leave us caught in a painful push–pull: craving closeness yet retreating when it arrives.
In this episode, we’re exploring disorganised attachment tracing its roots in early relationships, understanding how it shows up in our adult lives, and sharing practical insights to begin orientating back to security. Because even when our compass feels broken, there is a path back to safety, trust, and connection.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to an unfiltered episode!!
Research shows the absence of quality relationships kills us faster than obesity and lack of exercise and the single biggest predictor of teenage mental health is family breakdown...... Sooo we're coming in hot with our top 3 relationship teachings!
BUT FIRST!
Strap in for our pit and peeks, loves and leaves and an old school dog poo repartee.
Apologies and you're welcome.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to a Psychology Mama's episode!!
– What is Secure Attachment?
A securely attached child is free to explore the environment, confident that the caregiver will be available and responsive if needed.
Secure attachment is not about being perfect; it’s about being present, attuned, and repairing when things go wrong
Attachment is a basis for a child’s health. Nourishing close secure attachment with adults is a protective factor for our child’s health and well-being and a developmental basis for child development.
A secure attachment allows our children to be their full expression of self and explore the world with confidence, because they have a safe enough base to return to.
– The Core Ingredients
- Emotional attunement: reading and responding to your child’s cues.
- Consistency: being reliable without being perfect.
- Presence and quality Vs quantity
- Safe exploration: balancing independence and protection.
- Repair after rupture: modelling how to come back together after conflict.
– Practical Tips
what supports security?
Simple rituals that build connection.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello and welcome back to The Psychology Sisters Unfiltered!!
Love and leaves
Love – Carmen’s black truffle popcorn Leaves Dyson vacuums
Aimee's peek: time with family and friends lately and pit: experiencing social awkwardness and anxiety, which is very new and uncharted waters to navigate. In a clunky stage of life at the moment!! Also, illness has plagued me!
Kat's pit: slapped in the face with sneaky burn out that crept up. Struggling with motivation, exhaustion, struggling to show up for work and life and not prepared for the busyness of work. Doing a lot of inner work to let go of perfectionism and high expectations. Peek: giving myself permission to not please, to honour the parts of me that need aloneness and disconnection to fill my cup. It has been healing to let go and disconnect.
In celebration of our 5 year business anniversary, we are sharing Our top business lessons!
1. Communication is key and own your mistakes. Accountability is leadership. Owning your mistakes doesn’t make you less professional, it makes you trustworthy. It signals to your clients, your team, and your community that you’re human, that you care, and that you’re willing to do better. The truth is, your clients, and your community feel safer around someone who can own their impact.
Being direct, firm, assertive and honest in communication. Being able to trust and rely on other people to hand over control. Reliability is SO important.
2. People will judge you - do it anyway! The simple truth is that people will judge you, however, when we are led by fear of judgement we restrict our own growth and prevent ourselves from taking opportunities. The purpose is not to be universally liked, it's to take the opportunity whether you're liked or not.
You take back your power when you stop trying to please everyone and connect to vulnerability.
3.Time is your greatest commodity and resource, protect it! Your time is sacred, audit your calendar like your life depends on it. Giving away your time without intention is like stealing from your own business. Boundaries are a practice of self-respect.
If you want to go fast go alone - if you want to go far, go together
The health of our business depends on the health of our friendship, it's hard to separate but leaning into our very different strengths and working to our strengths is helpful. Going into business together has been our smartest investment to date.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Love me, but from over there - The Avoidant attachment style
I want to send out a hopeful message to everyone listening – you have secure attachment in your system biologically. It’s in your system and your system wants to be connected, that’s what it’s wired for. It’s that throughout development stuff get’s dumped on your system, which interrupts this. Wounds, attachment injuries, trauma disconnects us and our system wants us to return to security.
People use different language for attachment style which can be confusing so, were going to refer to the avoidant attachment style today – can also be referred to as the dismissive avoidant, insecure, fearful avoidant etc.
How it develops
The avoidant attachment develops through absenteeism – it’s a message of “nobodies there”. Think of a vacant, dissociated parent – a child might be trying to find their parents eyes staring at them and there’s nobody home! Which is scary for infants who are 100% dependant on their parents!
I also want to add that sometimes it’s not just the parenting of the child – sometimes it’s a medical procedure or an illness, maybe there was birth trauma or the parent is unwell – different factors can come in here. Any parents listening please take the burden to be perfect off your shoulders, we only need 30% attunement for secure attachment and it is a very forgiving system.
Another way it can show up is when only left-brain activities are responded to – so whenever there is a learning of a skill, or an achievement in some way they were there, but whenever it was emotional or there was a need for comforting, they weren’t available enough.
So, what this means is there sense of self is largely felt as isolated and they tend to regulate through dissociative mechanisms like zoning out to Netflix because they have a knee – jerk reaction to withdraw and a stress on connection.
If you’re an avoidant you need time to surface to connection – it’s like you’ve been deep deep diving in the ocean and if you come up too quick you get the bends, so when I’m working with couples sometimes I’ll ask how much time they need to re-surface or what helps them come up slowly, because it’s hard to go from deep deep isolation to connection.
Avoidance is a deep withdrawal that has helped them survive – it doesn’t mean they want to be alone. And often when an avoidant starts to connect to the longing of connection, it’s incredibly painful, that’s also our secure attachment surfacing!
How to move towards security?
Experiment with low-risk situations of connect
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to The Psychology Mama’s — the podcast that holds space for your full emotional spectrum and cheers you on when you finally drink a coffee while it’s still hot.
Today, we’re diving into one of the most universal yet wildly under-discussed parts of early parenthood: sleep deprivation — or more accurately, the full-blown nervous system crisis that comes from being woken up every 90 minutes by a tiny dictator in a Bonds onesie.
We’re talking about how a lack of sleep messes with your brain, your emotions, your sense of self, and sometimes your sanity. We’ll also unpack the mental load of new parenthood — the identity shifts, the rage-crying, the pressure to enjoy every moment while hallucinating from exhaustion.
And of course, we’ll wade into the murky, guilt-soaked waters of the sleep training industry — the conflicting research, the polarising opinions, and why it can feel like everyone’s an expert except the person actually doing the 3am rocking.
This one’s for the parents, the therapists supporting them, and anyone wondering why “just sleep when the baby sleeps” might be the most unhelpful advice of all time.
So, grab a snack, lie down if you can, and let’s get into it.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to The Psychology Sisters unfiltered, where we chat all things being human, with a mix of clinical insight, real talk, and a few chaotic tangents.
In today’s episode, we’re exploring something that feels especially needed right now: softness. What does it mean to go soft in a world that’s constantly asking us to toughen up, keep going, and stay informed, even when it all feels like a lot?
We start with what it means to feel alive, not just functioning, but actually alive in your body, your joy, and your presence.
Then we dive into the weirdness of the current world climate — from global conflict to digital burnout — and how to look after yourself without disconnecting entirely.
And finally, we unpack the Soft Girl Era, not as an aesthetic, but as a nervous system rebellion. Resting, feeling, slowing down, and saying no?
That’s the real power move.
So, if you’ve been feeling flat, frantic, or just deeply tired — this one’s for you.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
In today’s episode we are diving deep into the ambivalent attachment style, where it comes from, how it shows up in your relationships and how you can start rewiring it.
If you often feel like you’re too much and not enough or constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop in relationships, this one is for you.
Understanding Attachment:
o Attachment is a biological system, its innate.
o Attachment is developed within relationships
o People with adverse childhood experiences, experience higher levels or incidences of insecure/anxious attachment.
o Internal working models (blueprint)- patterns of relating are internalised = how we relate to others.
We have a pro-social system – our system wants to return to secure attachment so it’s possible for everyone.
Attachment styles are designed to; maximise available care provided by the caregiver and limit the level of distress.
We dive into the following:
The Ambivalant Attachment Style develops when there is inconsistency in the way the caregiver responds to the child.
The Fear of Being Left
•How it shows up in adult relationships
•The loop: fear > control > guilt > shame
Rewiring & Repair
Nervous system!!!
-Corrective experience of being present with love and connection
-Secure attachment rituals – e.g. before bed connection and rituals because that can be a separation too. Greetings!! Our systems are delicate and responsive and that’s a strength too
-Learn how to make requests in a positive way (no shame/blame)
-The story I’m telling myself about being unloveable
-Notice caring behaviours without deflection
Let us know if you'd like more attachment episodes!!
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
hello psychology sistas and mistas!! Welcome back to another unfiltered episode!
Kat's pit was forgetting to press record on the first episode we recorded!! Her Peek is taking herself out on dates and having treats with herself, savouring being in her own company and loving time with herself.
Aimee's pit was also being a tech tragic! Aimee share's her LOVE for the week is Siren's on Netflix and organising her phone notifications so she is less interrupted and more focused.
Is it OK to track my partner’s phone?
- Care vs. control
- When it might feel justifiable
- The emotional cost of surveillance
- Trust
- Tech, boundaries, and healthy communication
Catch-up friends
A reflection on how friendships today are often built on updates instead of shared moments — and how that shapes connection, loneliness, and meaning.
- Why is it easier to catch up than to connect?
- The role of effort and planning in adult friendships
- What would it look like to make “new memories” this week?
We hope you love this episode!!
Aimee + Kat x
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hello lovely listeners!! Welcome back to another unhinged/ unfiltered episode!
Loves and leaves: Kat's love this week is a fun, easy, watch on Netflix - Ransom Canyon. Aimee has been loving going back to comfort consumption in Grey's anatomy on Disney+. No leaves this week, just love!!
Pit and Peak of the week: Aimee discusses being in the tension of trade offs of getting the things you choose. Being in a transition stage can be tricky because it requires re-prioritising things. The reality of this can feel like restriction or a loss of agency - even though you chose it. Aimee reflects on struggling with a loss of agency and choice in this new stage of life and sitting in the trade off of juggling it all. Aimee also discusses working on practicing asking for help and the relationships blossoming as a result.
Kat has a toilet blunder with some unfortunate toilet events.
In this episode we discuss:
Red pill men - emotional intelligence is the new dating currency?
Red Pill men are individuals who embrace a philosophy that emphasises self-reliance, emotional detachment, and a belief in gender dynamics shaped by evolutionary psychology, often focused on avoiding vulnerability and maximising personal power in relationships.
•These men may struggle with deep emotional connection.
•They protect their independence so fiercely that true intimacy feels unsafe or emasculating.
Red Pill is a reaction to wounded Attachment
The miserable parents Vs happy single narrative:
•Societal Expectations: From childhood, many people are socially conditioned to view marriage and parenthood as the ultimate goal.
•Narrative Shift: Media often portrays parents, especially mothers, as overwhelmed or struggling. This reinforces the idea that parenthood is exhausting and fulfilling only through sacrifice.
•Social Media and Idealisation: Social media plays a huge role in perpetuating the miserable parent vs. happy single dichotomy.
•The Grass is Greener Fallacy: Comparing your life to an idealised version of someone else’s is a form of social comparison.
The Truth: It’s About Personal Fit: Both parents and singles can experience profound satisfaction and stress. The key is recognising that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to happiness.
You can find more of us here:
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Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
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The Thriving Therapists:
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Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hellooooooooooo and welcome back to a psychology mama's episode!
If you grew up in the ’90s or early 2000s, you probably remember it well — low-rise jeans, calorie-counting, and the constant message that thinness equaled beauty, success, and self-worth.
Many of us internalised those messages before we even understood them. We learned to shrink ourselves — literally and figuratively — to fit into a version of ‘enough’ that was never really about health or happiness.
Now, as adults — and for some of us, as parents — we’re starting to unlearn it. We’re beginning to ask: What if our bodies were never the problem? What if we could break the cycle, not just for ourselves but for the next generation?
Thinness was never the real goal — it was approval, love, and belonging.
I don’t want my child to grow up believing that her body is a problem to be solved.
In this episode, we’re diving into toxic body culture, the lingering effects of diet culture, the rise of the ‘almond mom,’ and what it really means to raise children — and ourselves — in a world that still hasn’t made peace with body diversity.
I’m not just raising a child. I’m re-raising myself.
This is personal, powerful, and deeply necessary. Let’s talk about it.”
You can find more of us here:
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Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
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The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!
Join us for a very unfiltered chat discussing some concerning trends we are seeing making the rounds on social media.
Why are we going back to trends that we know have been so damaging?
Before we get into today's episode, Kat shares her pit of struggling with a loud inner critic and her peak of exciting business ventures, feeling aligned with work and enjoying the ride.
Aimee shares an embarrassing couch blunder as her pit and a peak enjoying some wholesome time with friends and her relationship with alcohol changing.
We hope you enjoy!
Don't forget to comment and follow if you like this episode.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
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Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
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The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!! Strap in for a goodie this morning as we have the incredible producer Keeshia joining us to lift the cloud on ADHD!
Keeshia may be best known as producer Keeshia on the "Life Uncut" podcast. Recently she has started her own podcast called "Cloud" which she created to discuss ADHD and late age diagnosis; a conversation that was sparked after Keeshia’s own diagnosis. The name Cloud is inspired by the experiences of many late-diagnosed women who describe finally feeling like a “cloud was lifted” after learning more about the different ways that their brains work and how they ‘fit’ into society.
With all of the content about ADHD on social media explaining what the condition is, she’s been on quite a journey figuring out the difference between what I thought were personality flaws and what is actually symptomatic of this condition.
We speak with Keeshia about the following topics:
•ADHD diagnosis journey, in particular hesitations with starting the diagnostic process and then sharing.
•One consistent topic that comes up for us with clients is "I want to explore ADHD but I don't want to be dismissed, 'or be part of a trend'. Keeshia shares advice for anyone who wants to explore ADHD but is fearful of 'jumping on the bandwagon'.
•How your relationship with yourself has changed since your diagnosis.
•What you noticed about the impact of undiagnosed ADHD on your relationships with those around you.
We couldn't have loved our time with Keeshia more, she is so articulate, vulnerable and generous in this interview. We hope you love it too!
Let us know what you think in the comments.
Happy listening,
Aimee and Kat
You can find more of Keeshia here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/welcome-to-cloud/id1472126503?i=1000694097053
Instagram: @keeshiapettit
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Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello hello!
Welcome back for a deep dive into hyper-independence.
Independence is praised a lot in our society and often described as a strength, so can you be too independent?
Here's a little summary of what we dive into:
- Signs of hyper-independence, how would you know if you were too independent?
- Hyper-independence is often a solution to instability and inconsistency e.g. if family is unstable the solution is my own rules for security and certainty.
- Rules and self-reliance compensate for unmet needs and the emotional guidance that you didn’t get.
- Rooted in control, fear and mistrust.
- Attachment and dependence. To foster healthy independence, we must first invite dependence. We need to have had enough consistency, safety and security to develop a healthy level of autonomy.
- How to work towards interdependence (healthy independence)
We loved having this conversation on hyper-independence and this quote can be so relevant: "what keeps you safe keeps you lonely".
Let us know what you think in the comments!
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
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To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back psycho sistas and mistas, we have another unfiltered episode for you!
First up we discuss Kat's influential powers over raisin toast, we share our Pit and Peak and “loves and leaves” of the week.
Then, we share our thoughts on Let them theory:
1.Radical acceptance
2.Focus on letting go of what you can’t control
3.Cons – avoiding hard important conversations and not trauma informed.
Next up we talk about brain fog and what the fuzziness is all about.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments :)
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
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The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hey Mamas- welcome back to the first episode of The Psychology Mama's for the year!
What is Matrescence and WHY did nobody teach us about it?!
Well join us as we unpack the language around the fourth trimester and why one word in particular matters sooooo much!
We discuss:
•Transition to motherhood is forever
•The motherhood mask
•Anger and rage
•Perfectionism and the shift
•Expectations Vs social narratives around motherhood: being able to do it all
•Guilt
•Worldview shifts
•A time of healing Vs what motherhood demands from you
•Raising children without community
Have you heard of Matresence before this episode?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Happy listening,
Aimee and Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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Or find us on our Instagram:
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The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back psycho sista's and mista's!! It's our first episode of 2025 and we are shakin' it up!
The Psychology Sisters Unfiltered episodes are al about chit chatting the high and the lows with a psychological lens. These episodes are dedicated to the catchups, the laughs, discussing what's happening in the world and sharing a little vulnerability along the way.
First up we have our pit and peak coming into 2025: Aimee shares welcoming her baby boy into the world, little Oliver and his complicated entry after a high-risk pregnancy and spending an extended period of time in Nicu. Kat shares putting in the work with her mental health and finding her grove with motherhood and work.
We have a brand spankin' new segment: our “picks and leaves” of the week!! We have some VERY big calls here!
We share our “what I hope for you for 2025" for each other. Kat's hope for Aimee is to experience security and stability with a lot of holding support. Aimee's hope for Kat is to experience contentment and ease with self, where you are, who you are and what your doing.
What do you hope for 2025?
Let us know what you think in the comments!!
Love,
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Please take care while listening to this episode. Especially if you have experienced pregnancy loss, infertility or if you are currently experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, as the content in this episode may be triggering.
To our Psychology sista's and mista's, welcome to episode 3 “Birth, baby and becoming - understanding the psychological side of birth”, we want to acknowledge that it is a privilege to carry and birth a healthy baby.
We acknowledge our own bias's, privilege, and agency in the disclosures we share during this episode.
Kat share's from her own experience on the following:
- What was the most important thing for you during birth?
- What do you wish you knew that you know now?
- What would I go back and tell myself?
We go explore the many complex psychological processes around birth such as:
Fear!!!
The conflict of birth being natural but feels like a crisis
Pressure to do birth "right" e.g. natural
Identity and parts of yourself you are meeting
We hope you love this episode!
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
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https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
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The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
**Please take care while listening to this episode. Especially if you have experienced pregnancy loss, infertility or if you are currently experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, as the content in this episode may be triggering.
This episode also discusses eating disorders and body image. Please skip this episode if this is triggering for you.**
We start this episode with sharing what we wish we knew when we were pregnant that we know now and what would I go back and tell myself?
Pregnancy is a really big deal and it's a unique experience for each individual.
This episode is jam packed as we deep dive into the psychological labour of pregnancy!
We explore the following:
- Antenatal anxiety + depression - The fear begins when we’re pregnant
- Constant worry and fear of "is everything okay" - we don't know what we don't know
- Feeling a huge load, heaviness, and demand
- Loss of control and overwhelm with change
- People pleasing and perfectionism during pregnancy
- Social narratives and boundaries during this time – being physically touched, having your commented on etc.
- Body image and disordered eating
- Identity shifts
- Loneliness
- Shame - I do not feel any joy in this pregnancy, I don't feel like I'm doing anything right, self-doubt with experience, is there something wrong with me?
- Expectations vs reality - not the magical experience I expected it to be
- Feeling overwhelmed and bombarded with all of this information – what do I do with all of this information.
- Disconnect with partner: "we're having a baby" but it's happening to me and feeling like you can't understand
let us know your thoughts on this episode!!
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
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Or find us on our Instagram:
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The Psych Collaborative instagram
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Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Welcome to The Psychology Mamas – a podcast series brought to you by the Psychology Sisters dedicated to understanding the psychological journey of parenthood.
*Before we dive into this episode, we want to acknowledge that it is a privilege to have the choice of conceiving a child.
We acknowledge our own bias's, privilege and agency in the disclosures we share during this episode.
We understand this episode does not speak to all of the layering and nuances in this conversation such as sex, culture, religion, experiences of infertility, oppressed and marginalised communities and economics that intersect and compound this decision.*
**To have children or to not have children?
In this ep we dive into the following:**
- How to decide if you want kids or not?
- What impacts our decision to have children?
- The ticking clock and societal pressure
- How do you know if you're making the right decision
- How to know when you're ready
- Past experiences in childhood impact our decisions around parenting
Our hope for you as you journey through this era with us, is to create a safe space for you to explore this conversation honestly and openly and to deepen your understanding of what impacts your decision making when it comes to whether or not we choose to be parents. So that you don't feel so alone in the fear, pressure and overwhelm of trying to make life changing decision.
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
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The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hellllloooooo psycho sista's and mista's!!
We have the marvellous Maddie back on the pod today to talk all things understanding your own red flags!!
But First! Maddie shares a slithery pit with us!
We often talk about red flags in relationships and friendships, but rarely do we open a discussion around red flags in ourselves and that’s exactly what we are here to do today!
This episode is not about labelling certain behaviours as wrong or bad or toxic. It’s more about deepening our own understanding of self and our red flags can be used as important signals of information that we might be out of alignment with our values, that we need to feel safer or more authentic with self and others, Or they’re sometimes part of old memory systems remind you to have limited interaction with a person.
This is about growing our capacity to show up better for ourselves and to improve the quality of connection we’re experiencing.
Red flags in ourselves: It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me,
1.Avoidance
2.You rely on others and external sources for worth: If you’re constantly looking for validation and if you feed off of others’ good views about you, you will always be looking for gratification on the outside and never find it within.
3.You struggle to communicate
5.Criticising and putting ourselves or others down
6.Boundaries only going one way – controlling behaviour or needing to be in complete control.
7.Struggle to apologise, take responsibility and own your part
8.Assumptions
Consider the perspective of, what can I learn here? What is this trying to teach me?
This red flag I'm experiencing, what direction is it going to guide me in? and can I use my red flags as that, signposts and signals to re-direct.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee, Kat + Maddie
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!! 🎙️ ✨💛
TW - this episode discusses sexual abuse and child sexual assault. This episode also discusses pregnancy and parenthood- if this is triggering for you in anyway - please skip this episode.
Join us for part two of the listener Q&A!! 💕
Aimee and Kat share their pit and peaks of the weeks that have been ✨💛
We also answer YOUR questions on:
✨Why is it when someone tells you not to do something you NEED to do it?
✨How to work through resentment?
✨How to reengage with life! Feeling so flat/dissociated/ disengaged and want to feel like I'm living!?
✨What is PMDD?
✨ How does childhood sexual abuse affect you?
Please let us know what you think of this episode and if you have any questions you would like answered, send them to our DMs!😍💛 @thepsychologysisters!
For support please head to:
1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service
Provides 24/7 telephone and face-to-face counselling for people impacted by institutional child sexual abuse. This means adults who were sexually assaulted as a child at an institution — like a school, church, club, or children’s home — or by someone who worked at one of those places — like a teacher, a religious figure, or a camp leader — for example. The counselling is offered to survivors, as well as other people impacted, like parents or professionals.
Phone: 1800 211 028. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Violence and Abuse Trauma Counselling and Recovery Service
Telephone and online support, as well as information and referrals, for anyone in Australia who is or has experienced domestic or family violence, or those who support them.
Phone: 1800 385 578.
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
Provides 24/7 telephone trauma counselling from counsellors who have completed specialist training to support anyone in Australia who is from the LGBTIQ+ community and has recently or in the past experienced domestic, family or sexual violence. The service also provides telephone support to family members, friends and supporters, or professionals who are impacted by violence targeted towards the LGBTIQ+ community.
Phone: 1800 497 212. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hellllloooooo psycho sista's and mista's!!
We have the marvellous Maddie back in action for a bit of a different vibe today! We are sharing our hard truths from years of experience in and out of the therapy chair!
The episodes starts with a general catch-up and pit and peak - Kat shares a hilarious and relatable pit surrounding motherhood and the ambition of being an appointment girly.
Maddie and Aimee empathise over some fur baby related pits before we get into the juicy bit's of the episode!!
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee, Kat + Maddie
You can find more of us here:
Our Online Psychology practice:
Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!!
Join us for an old school Q + A!
We had so many questions we have broken this up into two parts.
We answer your questions on:
What is the ultimate goal in therapy?
How do you support a friend that withdraws?
How to talk to your therapist about therapy not working?
What is the ADHD assessment process like?
How to rebuild trust after betrayal and being hurt?
If YOU have any Qs you'd like to send in, please feel welcome to slide into our dms!!
We hope you love this episode!
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello hello and welcome back to another episode with Maddie!!
We are deep diving into grief!!
Grief is coming to terms with a huge empty space of something that you have lost – that cannot be replicated.
And it’s a necessary process to come to terms with loss
-Your grief is unique and it is yours – your relationship to loss is as unique as your finger print. There are no two the same
-It’s universal and intensely personal
-There is no formula for grief and there is no such thing as the right way to mourn someone
-Grief is long. Not in the same intensity. It changes as you grow around it.
-a process that can include ambivalent feelings. Relief and anger can be mixed with love and grief. Joy and sorrow
- grief is relearning how to experience the world of relationship, at a time of emotional turmoil.
-Grief can also reweave life and meaning.
- All grief is valid.
Here is the Ted Talk Maddie was speaking about:
Nora McInerny: We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | TED Talk
We hope you enjoyed this episode,
Maddie, Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hellllllllllllooooooooo lovely listeners!!
In this episode we answered a listener question that was sent in to our DMs!!
"Why is taking accountability so hard? I'm chronically late, I have a hard time receiving feedback in my personal life, I aware of it I just don't know how to hold myself more accountable."
Accountability is defined as taking ownership and responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and outcomes. It is a critical component of personal growth and development, as well as building and maintaining healthy relationships.
Taking accountability is an essential part of personal and professional growth.
However, it can be challenging for some people due to fear of failure, blame-shifting, low emotional intelligence, low self-esteem, or fear of negative consequences.
By taking accountability for our actions, we can build stronger relationships, improve our self-esteem, and become better versions of ourselves.
My favourite quote of all time - We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we created our world. – Gabor Mate
Our stories and unconscious narratives and assumptions that we hold can be major blocks in our capacity to take accountability. We are responding from active defence mechanisms!!
Let us know what you thought of this episode and feel free to slide into our DMs if you have a question or a topic you'd like us to unpack!!
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!!
TW - this episode discusses Domestic violence and abuse themes and pregnancy - if this is triggering for you in anyway - please skip this episode.
The long wait is hopefully worth it, as we have a jam packed episode for you!
Maddie, Aimee and Kat discuss women's safety and everything thats been happening at the moment for a general check-in.
We also answer YOUR questions on:
- what is intuition and why don't I have one?
- How to cope with the perceived challenges of different seasons of life?G
- How to find what gives me joy (hobbies, interests etc)
- Gut feeling Vs Anxiety - how to tell the difference?
- Tips for identity loss after having a baby?
Please let us know what you think of this episode and if you have any questions you would like answered, send them to our DMs @thepsychologysisters!
For support please head to:
- 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
- Men’s Referral Service. The Men’s Referral Service is the national counselling, information and referral service for men looking to change their behaviour.
If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s behaviour, call 1300 766 491. - Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia. Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to speak to someone in your state.
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Disclaimer and TW: this episode was recorded before the recent events in Bondi. If you have been impacted you may like to skip this episode due to themes discussed.
Welcome back to another episode psychology sisters and misters!
We get vulnerable in our pit and peaks this week! It is a little longer so if you would like to skip to the juicy part of the episode - start at approximately 17:00 minutes
We are also talking all things overwhelm and we dive deeper into what it is and why we feel it.
In this episode we unpack:
- What does it mean to be overwhelmed and how do we often feel when we are?
- Stress Vs overwhelm and the nervous system
- The role of trauma
- Why are we getting more overwhelmed as a society?
- Our top tips on how to cope
Let us know what you think!
Special thank you to "Toxic Stress" a new book by Lawson Wulsin.
Buy your copy now, at Cambridge.org/ToxicStress .
Aimee and Kat x
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello and welcome back to another episode featuring our marvellous Maddie!!
We are noticing that a lot of people are struggling with an identity crisis earlier in life.
This can look like:
-This can be a painful struggle of internal conflicts and existential crisis
-It can feel like chronic unfulfillment even though you seemingly have everything
-Things that used to give you joy no longer do
-Urgent need for drastic big life changes
-Re-evaluating your life
-Feeling restless and anxious
-Boredom or discontent; desiring a stronger sense of purpose in life
-Entering a period of transition and change
-Anger, irritability
-Impulsive decision-making
-Resentment about childhood and parents
It is a crisis of meaning and a time when the societal rules and expectations misalign with our values and sense of fulfilment.
We hope you enjoy!
A, K & M
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!!
Welcome to the first Psychology Sisters Episode of 2024. It has been a hot minute, but boyyyyyyyyyyy we are glad to be back in your ears.
In this episode we discuss the following:
Our pit and peaks - please feel welcome to skip ahead as it has been a while since we have caught up!!
In summary, very exciting news, Kat welcomes her beautiful baby girl Delilah officially to the Poddy!
Aimee and Kat have been working on their new project - The Thriving Therapist and their first course launches on the 19th of March!!
The deep dive
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ADHD Vs phone/ internet addiction
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Distraction is a modern world. Are our attention spans getting shorter? Why?
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Is our modern environment (phones, apps, quick hits of dopamine) creating an inattention epidemic?
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What is the role of boredom in all of this?
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How do we increase focus in a stimulus driven world?
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee and Kat
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Trigger warning: this episode discusses falling pregnant naturally and pregnancy.
This episode discusses grief around identity and processing falling pregnant and the change and uncertainty of this process.
If this is triggering for you in anyway please skip this episode.
This episode is also a very emotional, tender and vulnerable one.
Hello lovely listeners.
We have a very raw and vulnerable episode for you this morning. This is our last episode of the year! We are taking a break and we'll be back in your ears next year.
Initially this episode was going to be an end of year wrap up - it turned into something very different to say the least.
Kat shares a very special announcement. We unpack everything around this huge stage in life.
Aimee share's some reflections from the year.
Pregnancy is often considered a joyous and exciting time. Grief can be a confusing and unwelcome visitor in a time often filled with anticipation.
We hope this allows one person that might be experiencing something similar to feel seen, heard and understood.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your support on our tiny poddy this year. We can't wait to bring you more deep dives on all things psychology in 2024!!
Lots of love,
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Happy Thursday lovely listeners - strap yourselves in!
We are back with the marvellous Maddie to deep dive into the hidden impact of stressors building up and savage self-care!!
But first! What is our pit and peak? What is the 411!?
The wonderful Maddie shares a delightful up-chuck story of Alfie, her fur baby.
Aimee shares the chaotic reflections of a busy mind and body in her week that was!
Kat shares another journey involving our favourite combination - self-deprecation and dessert!!
We explore:
What are micro stressors?
How does this impact us?
What is the compounding effect?
Does hustle culture have something to answer for here? We get validation from constantly working and striving - therefore being stressed is evidence of hard-work, right?
The effects of chronic stress on our body and mind.
Can rest become something we fear?
Savage Self-care
If this is me, what can I do about it? We share some hard truths that might be helpful.
Join us to find out more!
We hope you enjoy :)
Aimee, Kat and Maddie
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello and welcome back to another episode!
Psychology is often about relationships and how we navigate them!
We have Maddie joining us to deep dive into normal doubts in relationship Vs ROCD
We look to our partners to be everything for us nowadays and this can be an incredibly burden on the relationship and leave us feeling chronically dissatisfied.
It is very normal to have doubts and questions around our relationships.
But when does this turn into something more chronic?
What is ROCD?
It is a theme of OCD that focuses on and causes incessant disruption of thoughts of if you are in the right relationship, it fixates on most often romantic relationships but can extend to friendships and even pets too!
It is like constantly temperature checking your relationship!
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee, Kat + Maddie
Kat's book recommendation:
https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/relationship-ocd-sheva-rajaee/p/9781684037919?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1ZO_zomGgQMV8cJMAh2JpQBTEAQYASABEgIAe_D_BwE
The Thriving Therapists:
Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Instagram:
@thethrivingtherapists
You can find more of us here:
The Thriving Therapists:
To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Or find us on our Instagram:
https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello and welcome back to another episode!
Why are we talking about the blahs?
Let us paint you a picture.
You feel different. Tired.
You’re not exactly sad or distressed, but you couldn’t describe yourself as thriving either.
Anhedonia refers to the reduced ability to experience pleasure, it’s not burnout, still had energy. Its not depression. We just felt blah.
You have all of the things that you want and you’re doing all the things you “should” do but you just don’t get to experience joy.
We are talking about the middle ground or the grey area of mental health today – rather than the two opposite swings of the pendulum – happiness and depression – we are talking about the blahs and languishing - when you feel lackluster or disconnected, but you’re not in notable distress because that is the reality of where a lot of us are at the moment!
Our mission is always to invite people to understand normal psychological experiences and I think anhedonia or a case of the blah’s or mehs is something a lot of us experience but maybe don’t necessarily understand.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee, Kat + Maddie
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Happy Thursday lovely listeners!!
We are back in your ears to deep dive into the universal pain of rejection.
•- why are we talking about rejection? Because it is a universal pain and it causes absolute havoc on us!
Our biology and the biology of our nervous system is modulated by the people in our lives. When we fear rejection, we run the danger of becoming people pleasers and abandoning ourselves
Being repeatedly rejected as a child can lead to a belief that you’re inadequate. And these false beliefs add to the pain of being rejected and can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
We perceived rejection when we experience events such as not being included, accepted, or approved of. Rejection in relationships happens when we have revealed parts of ourselves to others, and that part has been dismissed, or we have been perceived as not meeting a type of standard in some way.
Most types of rejection can feel brutal, especially since they go against our instinctive desire to belong, to feel seen and valued and respected as a human being.
In short, rejection is a sucky but normal part of our existence, which is why it's so important to understand + learn to look after this experience.
We hope you enjoy :)
Aimee + Kat
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Happy Thursday lovely listeners!!
We are back to join the conversation around weaponising therapy talk!
As therapists, we explore the 'red flags' in Jonah Hill's texts.
- what are healthy boundaries?
- what is controlling behaviour?
We hope you enjoy :)
Aimee + Kat
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Happy Thursday lovely listeners!! Strap yourselves in!
We are back with the marvellous Maddie to deep dive into core beliefs!!
What are core beliefs?
How do we develop them?
How do they impact our relationships?
What does attachment theory have to do with them?
Can we change limiting core beliefs?
Join us to find out!
We hope you enjoy :)
Aimee, Kat and Maddie
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
Maddie's resource:
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Improving-Self-Esteem/Improving-Self-Esteem---08---Developing-Balanced-Core-Beliefs.pdf
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Gooooooood Mooooorrrrrnnniiinnngggg lovely listeners!!
Thank you for joining us on this chilly old Thursday! Welcome back to another episode!
What is good girl syndrome?
Be quiet, sit still, don’t take up space and look pretty – the good girl narrative makes women feel guilty for being human.
•Getting approval from other people follows us from childhood
•Validation that hearing this phrase gives us
•It teaches us from a young age to sacrifice our own wants for others
•Embodying this “good girl” complex disconnects us from our authenticity and safety to express ourselves
•Leads to feeling frustrated and resentful.
•Feeling the weight of responsibility for others
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
Helpful resources
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hellooooooooooooooooooo lovely listeners!
We are back with the marvellous Maddie to talk about all of the problems with problem solving!
Problems create tension within us that we often want to get rid of as quickly as possible.
What makes some people better at problem solving than others?
How do we get better at solving problems?
Listen to find out!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Aimee, Kat and Maddie
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Ello ello!
Join us for something a little bit different and a little bit fun this week!
This is a question we get often and we wanted to open up about what it's like being psych's!
We go into our own professional experience on the world of psych to answer a lovely listener question.
We so appreciate everyone that writes in to ask us questions and give us podcast requests!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Aimee + Kat
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/t
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Ello ello!
Join us for something a little bit different and a little bit fun this week!
This is a question we get often and we wanted to open up about what it's like being psych's!
We go into our own professional experience on the world of psych to answer a lovely listener question.
We so appreciate everyone that writes in to ask us questions and give us podcast requests!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Aimee + Kat
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Howdy howdy Listeners!!
Welcome back to another episode in which we are talking all things self-esteem!
How you feel about yourself impacts how you live your life.
We get a lot of messages that we should be working on our self-esteem, yet we are also told that it is arrogant to think to highly of ourselves - so which one is it? Where is the line?
Join us as we unpack the conflicting messages around self-esteem, narcissism and what it all means!
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
Helpful resources
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello hello!!
We are back in your ears to talk about when to go to therapy!
This is a question we get often and we wanted to chat about the blockages and thought traps that can hinder us from accessing support.
We discuss where to start and what to ask if you're sitting on the fence. We also talk about what to expect when starting this process and wholeheartedly acknowledge how daunting and scary it can be!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Aimee + Kat
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Good Morning lovely listeners!!
The wonderful Maddie is joining us for an episode on Attachment Styles and dating!
We do recommend also listening to our first episode on Attachment: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/attachment-theory-can-our-childhood-impact-on-dating/id1463750699?i=1000439908613
Attachment theory is the term given to our internal template which determines how we love, our capacity to feel safe, trust and have confidence in our relationships and the world around us.
We dive into:
- What is attachment theory?
- Attachment in relation to childhood
- Brief overview of the four styles
- Pop psychology misconceptions
- Adult attachment and how it impacts dating
We hope you love this episode!
Aimee, Maddie, Kat x
Helpful resources
The Power of Attachment. How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships By: Diane Poole Heller
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
You can find more of us here:
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our Online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=en
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Howdy friends!
This episode hit us in the feels, big time!
Why do friendships change?
We feel that this is such an under discussed topic which has such a profound impact on our well-being.
Join us as we discuss the painful reality of changing friendships!
We discuss the experience of grief that accompanies changing friendships.
The voluntary nature of friendship makes it subject to life’s ebbs and flows in a way that more formal relationships aren’t.
Natural maturation: In adulthood we pour time and energy into jobs, marriage and families.
Friendships change over time because we evolve and change over time, our sense of self also changes and so do our needs.
-This is where we will tend to see uneven balance of “friendship investments”
-I also think this is where we may tend to see shifts in ourselves for what we are willing to tolerate – as we mature we tend to be better at setting boundaries etc
-Learned loneliness: we have adapted to being disconnected and people are not putting themselves out there as much – we have habituated to being more alone.
Vulnerability – vulnerability creates friendships, and it sustains them.
Attachment injury and our internal maps create stories of how we love and relate to people.
So it’s not that people who are securely attached never struggle with relationships, it’s that their perception of relationships is optimistic as opposed to negative or unsafe – people who are secure essentially assume that their friends like them because they have learnt that they can address problems with safe responses.
Close adult friendships are so important to our sense of self and this requires a special kind of nurturance.
We hope you LOVE this episode!
Kat+ Aimee
Reflection Questions:
1. What doesn't feel okay for me in this situation?
2. What is the assumption I have around this?
3. Where in my body am I noticing sensations coming up?
4. If I dig deeper, what might I be afraid to be honest about?
5. What does this say about me?
6. What other reasons could be the case?
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Howdy howdy from Aimee, Kat and Maddie!
Welcome back to another episode in which we are talking all things Imposter Syndrome.
Are we all just faking it?!
Impostor syndrome (IS) is a psychological phenomenon in which you feel like you don’t deserve your accomplishments, like you don’t belong, don’t deserve your success, or are “out of place.” You feel constantly worried others will expose you as a fraud and that you have to work harder to mask your underlying inadequacy.
This episode was so wonderful as we share our clinical views on IS to help you understand it's function and how to start owning your success.
We recommend starting with our first episode on IS here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/feel-like-a-fraud-join-the-club/id1463750699?i=1000450026264
We hope you enjoy!
A, K, M x
Helpful resources
6 -week anxiety course: coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello hello!!
This week we celebrate hitting 1 million downloads and we can't thank you all enough for your continued support!
Kat shares an unfortunate series of events that involves foot fungi and an infamous face towel.
Aimee shares the effects of a slow morning and a little too much coffee!
Join us as we sit down to talk about the trials and tribulations of modern dating!
We chat about the following dilemmas:
- Self-worth when it comes to dating
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The impact of online dating
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What dating in your early 20s is like Vs later stages
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Losing trust in people and losing trust in your own decision making when it comes to the "right person".
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A new generation and trendy nicknames for behaviour that doesn't fly in 2023!
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Singlism and the stigma associated with being single
We hope you LOVE this episode!
Kat+ Aimee
Hello friends!
In this ep we are joined by the lovely Maddie to chat an area of her interest intergenerational trauma.
We answer:
- what is intergenerational trauma (IT)
- impact on indigenous and first nations communities
- how it develops
- how does it show up in adulthood
- some strategies to work through IT
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Kat+ Aimee
Some helpful resources for today's ep:
Book: It Didn't Start With You
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
Book: The Body Keeps The Score
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Organisations for Indigenous + First Nations Communities : Healing Foundation
The Healing Foundation | Supporting the healing of Stolen Generations survivors, families and communities
Under 'Healing Foundation' they have a support called 'National Link-Up Network' (Established in 1998, Link Up Services support and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by past government policies to trace their genealogy and family history and potentially reunite with their families). There is specific links for each state in Australia to assist further.
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Hello!
We are back in your ears for the first eQ + A of 2023 talking a whole range of questions including careers and hobbies for ADHD as well as our thoughts about the recent approval of psychedelics for therapeutic use.
We hope you enjoy today's ep
Kat + Aimee
Helpful resources (for ADHD in the workplace)https://adhdatwork.add.org/adhd-accommodation-guide/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-best-strategies-for-managing-adult-adhd/202204/accommodations-for-adhd-in-the-workplace#:~:text=Effective%20workplace%20accommodations%20for%20employees,and%20more%20frequent%20check%2Dins.
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello!
We are back in your ears for the first episode of 2023 talking about the creeping cost of living and it's impact on our mental health.
Before we dive in to the episode we catch up on our holidays and discuss the launch of our brand spanking new e-course. We are so excited to bring this to our audience (more info in links below)
We know that mental health and money problems are often intricately linked.
When it comes to the cost of living in 2022, Australia is currently listed as the country with the 16th highest cost of living in the world.
Increase cost of living can create stress, leading to ongoing anxiety, lead to greater vulnerability to mood disorders, and promote the withdrawal from the things that actually help our mental wellbeing (such as socialising, hobbies, exercise, nutritionally dense foods, safety)
How can we help ourselves through this stressful time?
In this ep we deep dive into the emotional and psychological toll of the creeping cost of living and some ways which can help.
We would like to thank today's sponsors for making this episode possible.
For more information on Impulse, please see link below
https://www.amazon.com/Impulse-Jon-Grant/dp/1009107976
We hope you enjoy today's ep
Kat + Aimee
Helpful resources (free financial counselling):
https://www.wesleymission.org.au/find-a-service/mental-health-and-hospitals/counselling/financial-counselling/
https://ndh.org.au/financial-counselling/find-a-financial-counsellor/
6 -week anxiety course:
coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety
Our online Psychology practice:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners,
We are back in your ears for the last episode of the year talking all things self-awareness.
Self awareness is an incredibly beneficial tool to be able to process emotions, deepen relationships with others and self and move through difficult times. Culturally we see self-awareness as a good thing and with the huge rise in personal development, we know it is so popular to seek self-help.
But can we have too much self awareness? At what point does too much introspection create dysunfction and is actually detrimental?
In this ep we deep dive into why and how self-awareness can actually function to create avoidance, dismissal of emotion and lack of trust in self. Essentially creating a self-awareness trap.
We hope you enjoy!
Also a HUGE thanks for your support this year, we are so appreciative of every one of you who listen, download and share. We see you and we are so grateful to be able to help at least one listener. We wish you a wonderful, gentle and fun festive season.
Kat + Aimee
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
**Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Reflection questions:**
- Why am I feeling this way? Why am I so critical of myself?
- What if I were to stop judging myself for my mistakes? Would I feel different?
- What if I stopped comparing myself to others? Would I feel better?
- Do I really deserve to be happy?
- Is it possible for me to let go of perfectionism?
- How helpful is self-awarenses to me?
- Do I find myself avoiding or trying to take control of or change normal emotions?
- Has this disrupted my life in anyway?
- Do I find myself experiencing guilt and shame?
- Do I avoid conflict or the perception of unhealthy relationships ?
Hello lovely listeners,
We are back in your ears for a deep dive into STUCKNESS.
Ever feel at a crossroads in your relationship, career or life in general? Ever feel like no matter what you are doing you can't help but feel stuck?
Join us as we answer questions about how to navigate feeling stuck, why this might happen and how to work through the stuckness.
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners,
We are back in your ears with a special episode featuring our wonderful newest employee Maddie! Maddie has started with us at our Private Practice the Psych Collaborative + we are so excited to debut her to our lovely audience.
Join us as we talk to Maddie about her role as a social worker, how she decided to go into social work, Uni pathways, and the important role of social workers for supporting mental health.
We hope you enjoy this episode
Kat + Aimee
If you would like to learn more about Maddie, our website is below:
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
We would like to thank our lovely friends at Cambridge University Press for sponsoring this episode with their book, Everything You Need to Know About OCD written by Lynne Drummond and Laura Edwards. See link below for your perusal:
http://cambridge.org/EverythingOCD
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners,
We are back in your ears for a crowd favourite a Q+A!
Join us as we answer questions about how to navigate uni stressors, understanding our relationship with alcohol and many more.
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
We would like to thank our lovely friends at Cambridge University Press for sponsoring this episode with their book, Everything You Need to Know About OCD written by Lynne Drummond and Laura Edwards. See link below for your perusal:
http://cambridge.org/EverythingOCD
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello friends!
We are back this week for a special episode chatting with the incredible Jess + Sian from the Chronic Sisters podcast.
Join us for a candid chat around discussing life with a chronic illness as Jess and Sian share their experiences and stories of living with invisible disabilities. We also break down the psychology of living with chronic illness.
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
Where to find Jess + Sian:
Chronic Sisters Pod:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6WG0f93indo2nGcngElk2o?si=29dac8ef677a446c
Chronic Sisters instagram:
@thechronicsisters
We would like to thank our lovely friends at Cambridge University Press for sponsoring this episode with their book, Everything You Need to Know About OCD written by Lynne Drummond and Laura Edwards. See link below for your perusal:
http://cambridge.org/EverythingOCD
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6WG0f93indo2nGcngElk2o?si=21dd5d993e2249a0
Hello friends!
After a little mid-year break, we are feeling refreshed and ready to be back in your ears today for a chat around all things vulnerability.
In this ep we look at vulnerability from an adaptive and attachment lens to delve into what exactly what vulnerability is, how and where we learn about vulnerability, why it can be so difficult for some to be vulnerable and strategies to help to feel more safe to open up to those around us.
We would like to thank our lovely friends at Cambridge University Press for sponsoring this episode with their book, Everything You Need to Know About OCD written by Lynne Drummond and Laura Edwards. See link below for your perusal:
http://cambridge.org/EverythingOCD
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
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TW: disordered eating behaviours and eating disorders
Hello friends!
We are back in your ears today for a very important chat discussing shame.
In this ep we delve into what exactly shame is, how it differs from guilt, where we learn about shame, how it manifests psychologically + behaviourally + strategies to manage.
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
Shame resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C6UELitWkw
https://www.shortform.com/blog/12-categories-of-shame/
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
TW: disordered eating behaviours and eating disorders
Hello friends!
We are back in your ears today for a very important chat discussing our complex + multifaceted relationship with food.
In this ep we discuss different types of relationships with food, how our relationship with food is shaped and tools to help to improve relationship with food. We also answer some listener questions
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello friends!
We are back in your ears today for a very important chat around wedding planning.
It can be such a stressful time for so many, throw in complex relationship dynamics, financial stress + a pandemic, it can be a perfect storm of anxiety and stress.
In this ep we hope to normalise the stress that goes into wedding planning process in that it may not always be easy and fun. Kat shares some of her own personal experience when planning her wedding and Aimee discusses the stressors around being in the bridal party,
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello friends!
We are back in your ears today for a very important chat around toxic positivity.
Positivity is a good thing right?
Absolutely, however can it be too much of a good thing?
Today we chat about the toxic positivity trap, whereby expressing overly positivity thoughts actually minimises emotions, leading to (ironically) lower moods, suppression and unhealthy coping strategies.
We answer all your questions + some in this episode.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!
After what feels like a very loooong hiatus, we're back for season 8!
Join us today in a very important + topical conversation, talking all things financial self-care.
What is it? Why do we need it? And how can this impact on my mental health?
We answer all your questions + some in this episode.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners,
We are back in your ears for the final ep of 2021.
Join us as we reflect on the year that was, as well as answering some of our listener questions.
We hope you enjoy this ep + we wish you a wonderful festive season.
Kat + Aimee
Hi besties,
We are back in your ears this week talking all things infertility.
In this ep we dive deep into the common highs and lows couples or individuals may face when on their journey to become pregnant.
We discuss the grief cycle and common psychological impacts, as well as strategies for support.
We hope you enjoy this important episode 🤎
Peanut app:
https://www.peanut-app.io/blog/dealing-with-infertility
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners,
We are back in your ears to talk all things thinking fallacies or cognitive distortions.
From catastrophising, to labelling to jumping to conclusions we explore the 12 cognitive distortions, why we experience them + ways to help.
We hope you enjoy!
Kat + Aimee
Hello lovely listeners!
Happy Thursday 🎉
In this episode, we are answering some of your questions ranging from depersonalisation, to panic attacks + co-parenting with a narcissist.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello lovely listeners!
We're back for a much requested episode talking all things perfectionist behaviours + perfectionism.
In this episode, we delve into what causes perfectionism, the function of perfectionism + strategies which can help if you are a serial perfectionist.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners!
We're back for a much requested episode talking all things people pleasing behaviours
In this episode, we delve into why we people please, where it stems from + strategies which can help if you are a serial PP!
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Helllllo lovely listeners!
We're back for a much requested episode talking all things adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
In this episode, we delve into the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, the stigma surrounding ADHD and the neuroscience behind what causes ADHD.
We also answer some listener questions ranging from coping w. ADHD, supporting a partner with ADHD, + how to talk to your therapist/ doctor if you feel you want to explore this.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
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Hello we're back in your ears for the first ep of Season 5
In this episode, we speak candidly + honestly about our lockdown experiences . We also provide some understanding around how to care for mental health during these times of uncertainty.
We also answer some listener questions ranging from coping w. lockdown, to high functioning anxiety + maladaptive daydreaming.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello lovely listeners!
We are back in your ears for part 2 + our last episode of this season.
In this episode, we continue to dive into LT relationships on a mission to normalise some very human phases + experiences in relationship. We explore sense of self, trust, changing timelines, identity loss, disconnection, falling out of love AND we answer some of your questions!
We are taking a short break to work on something new and exciting! We will be back for season 5 soon.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello friends,
We are back in your ears for another deep dive episode!
This week we were toooo ambitious with our time (classic!) so we have decided to turn this ep into a two-part series, and we're focusing all things long-term relationships.
After the honeymoon period the dust begins to settle, our serotonin + dopamine regulates back to normal, our desire for sex with our partner changes, their annoying habits emerge and the cracks of monotony begin to show. All this often leaves us feeling a bit bleh
We may compare our new found monotony to other's relationship, and wonder, is my relationship reallllly all that great?
In this episode, we bust some myths around LT relationships to understand and normalise some very human phases + experiences to go through with your partner. We explore fantasising about others, fighting fair + how to cope when you don't get along with your partners friends or family.
Because there is so much left to say, we will be back in a few weeks to finish part two.
We hope you enjoy!
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello friends!
Today we have a very insightful and important conversation to share with you all.
We are delighted to have Dr Sarah Ashton (psychologist, founder + director of SHIPS psychology in Melbourne) on this episode, who answers some of our listener questions around 'How to know if you're enjoying sex'.
Sarah has presented her research on pornography at Australian and international conferences, is a published author in prestigious journals, regularly writes articles for The Conversation, and has stared as a guest on Podcasts Sex Bi The Bi, ABC radio, Triple J - The Hook Up, Equity Mates podcast Meet Pay Love, and Ladies We Need to Talk. She is also the Coordinator for the Victorian Sexual and Mental Health Network. Sarah sees reducing shame around sexuality as her personal and professional purpose.
Sarah shares her insight into sex and intimacy and we hope that this conversation normalises some of the questions and fears we may have around sex and intimacy.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
Kat + Aimee
SHIPS website: https://www.shipspsychology.com.au/dr-sarah-ashton
SHIPS instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipspsychology/?hl=en
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Tw: sexual assault and self harm
Hello lovely listeners!
On today’s podcast we are lucky to be joined by Dana (also known as lifeas.dana) to explore what it’s like living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).
Dana delves into her life before, during and after receiving her diagnoses + how she manages everyday.
We are so honoured to have Dana on this ep to share her story + we hope you enjoy this insight into personality disorders.
We hope you enjoy,
Kat + Aimee
Just a reminder: this episode is not in replacement of personalised advice and should be used to general informational purposes only.
Dana’s Instagram:
https://instagram.com/lifeas.dana?igshid=t9s8q8t35x7q
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
tw: domestic violence, abuse
Hello!
We are back in your ears for the second Q + A for the year :)
We are answering a whole bunch of interesting questions, such as dealing with toxic parenting, panic attacks, dermatillomania, grief in relationships + more
We hope you enjoy,
Aimee + Kat
Just a reminder: this episode is not in replacement of personalised advice and should be used to general informational purposes only.
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello lovely listeners!
We are back in your ears on this fine autumn morning (apologies for the lateness of this), with our new Ten Minute Tuesdays, where we get straight into a deep dive episode.
Obviously in our true Aimee + Kat fashion, we couldn't keep to the ten minute mark, but we feel there is a lot to discuss with anger.
We answer the following questions:
- What is the function of anger?
- How anger acts as a coping mechanism
- The difference between anger vs aggression
- Are some of us more vulnerable than others to experiencing anger?
- When does anger become a problem?
- What to do when you feel angry + strategies that may help to manage this powerful emotion.
We hope you enjoy,
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello!
We are back in your ears for another deep dive ep!
We are discussing the complex world of adult friendships. We often receive so much guidance on relationships, but rarely do we receive assistance with navigating adult friendships. How do we know if we even like our friends? What are the red flags of a toxic friendships the green flags of a good friendship ? How do you break up with a toxic friendships? Why is it so damn hard to make friends as an adult?
Of course, we delve into the science of friendships, why we need them and why they are so important to our overall health.
We hope you enjoy,
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
tw: domestic violence
Hello!
We are back in your ears for the first Q + A for the year :)
We are answering a whole bunch of interesting questions, such as dealing with perfectionism, high functioning anxiety, stonewalling the narcissist, maintaining motivation at Uni, helping someone who does not want to go to therapy and more :)
We hope you enjoy,
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
tw: body dysmorphia, OCD + face/body fixation, checking behaviours
Hello lovely listeners!
We're back for our first ep of 2021 and we've got a goodie.
In this ep we talk allll things filters, presets and any face/ body modification apps and the impact this has on our mental health.
We deep dive into the neurological processes behind our addictions to filters and body enhancing apps, and the long term mental health impacts.
We also discuss some very interesting poll results our listeners spoke about.
We hope you enjoy,
Aimee + Kat
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello lovely listeners!
Well, what a big year we have had.
From natural disasters, to a global pandemic, to social unrest, this year has been a really challenging one particularly for our mental health.
We divulge our years, discuss what we've learnt, share some listener statistics and opinions on their year + explore some listener Q + A
This is our last ep of the year, but stay safe these holidays + we will be back in your ears next year!
Kat + Aimee
Support through the holidays:
**Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7)
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 (24/7)
Domestic Violence Support: 1800 RESPECT (24/7)**
N.b : The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and is not intended for individual psychological advice.
tw; this episode discussed violence, abuse and neglect.
Hello!
We are SO sorry for our tardiness this episode, it's a busy time of year for us!
But we have a goodie coming your way today. In today's episode we delve into the criminal masterminds of sociopathy and psychopathy, also known as Anti-Social Personality Disorder.
We understand the neurological and environmental causes, the key differences between the two, why some researchers are in two camps about this and how those diagnosed relate to others in their world.
We hope you enjoy this introduction to the fascinating world of personality disorders.
As always, we are an independent podcast, we would love if you could rate, review and share with friends who may enjoy too,
Kat + Aimee
If this episode has triggered any distress for you, please call:
Lifeline:
13 11 14
n.b this episode does not replace personalised psychological or medical advice and is for general informational purposes only
tw: domestic violence, physical + emotional abuse
Hello lovely listeners,
We are so sorry for the mini hiatus, we've have both been very busy the last few weeks.
This episode we discuss all things codependency, what it is, where it comes from, is it healthy in relationships and strategies that may help if you are in a codependent relationship or exhibit these behaviours.
We also answer a special Q + A about the conflicting emotions of coming out of lockdown.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
As always, we are an independent podcast, we would love if you could rate, review and share with friends who may enjoy too,
Kat + Aimee
If this episode has triggered any distress for you, please call:
Lifeline:
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tw: binge eating, disordered eating content
Hello listeners!
We have a highly requested episode for you guys, we sit down with the effervescent Georgie Collinson a naturopath, nutritionist + anxiety mindset coach.
We talk all things gut health, the effect of micro and macro nutrients on our mood and we answer some listener questions about diets, what diet to eat when weaning of medication, and emotional eating.
We hope you guys enjoy this ep :-)
Where to find Georgie:
Georgie's Website
https://georgiecollinson.com/my-story/
Georgie's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/georgiethenaturopath/?hl=en
n.b this episode does not replace personalised psychological or medical advice and is for general informational purposes only
tw: this episode discusses sexual, physical assault + trauma and may be a trigger for some.
Hello lovely listeners!
This week we are exploring the inner child.
From healing childhood trauma to reconnecting with your inner child through adult play, we dive deep into why it's so important to acknowledge, heal + reconnect with your inner child.
We also answer listener questions about vulnerability + anxiety.
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
tw: eating disorders, suicidal ideation
Hello lovely listeners!
We have an extremely exciting episode for you guys this week
Since being crowned Miss Universe in 20117, Olivia Molly Rogers sprung into the public eye. Since then, Olivia is a keen mental health advocate and speaks so candidly about her experiences with an eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
We also touch on her life in the public eye as not just an influencer but as a practicing Speech Pathologist and the discourse around intersectionality that comes when these worlds collide.
We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we loved recording it.
Olivia's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/oliviamollyrogers/?hl=en
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Hello amazing listeners,
We have a fully loaded ep for you this week.
We have been getting SO many questions from you guys, so we had to dedicate a whole ep for questions + answers.
We answer questions relating to our shiny new biz, the Psych Collaborative as well as questions such as:
- how to manage low body image
- is it possible to recover from an eating disorder?
- managing loneliness
- how do I know if I have social anxiety?
- talking to my partner about depression + anxiety
- setting boundaries
- handling when my parents only care about themselves
- many, many more.
We hope you enjoy :-)
trigger warning: eating disorders
n.b: please remember this is general and not personalised psychological advice, we strongly recommend seeking personalised psychological support.
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
We are now offering online psychological services to Australian listeners, if you've been sitting on the fence with therapy, or are just not sure if it's right for you, be sure to check out our website.
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
Aloha lovely listeners,
We have an epic episode for you guys this week.
We wanted to discuss all things internalised misogyny + sexism. We explore the psychological function of gender bias, as well as the psychological processes that perpetuate these behaviours.
We also discuss the recent backlash from the WAP video.
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
We are now offering online psychological services to Australian listeners, if you've been sitting on the fence with therapy, or are just not sure if it's right for you, be sure to check out our website.
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b: please remember this is general and not personalised psychological advice, we strongly recommend seeking personalised psychological support.
Howdy lovely listeners,
We have an epic episode for you guys this week (worth the wait, we promise!).
We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Laura or @fitmelaura as she is well known, to talk allllll things loving our bodies, changing the fitness industry + her journey with mental health. Laura is an ambassador and plus size model for activewear brands, supplement companies and is on a mission to teach her followers that they can love their bodies, just as they are.
We bet you guys will feel so inspired after listening to this chat with Laura, we hope you enjoy as much as we loved recording.
Stay tuned for next episode.
Laura's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fitmelaura/?hl=en
The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
We are now offering online psychological services to Australian listeners, if you've been sitting on the fence with therapy, or are just not sure if it's right for you, be sure to check out our website.
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b: please remember this is general and not personalised psychological advice, we strongly recommend seeking personalised psychological support.
Hello lovely listeners!
Happy Thursday.
You may have been hearing Bipolar Disorder in the media a lot at the moment. So we thought it would be the perfect time to clarify and provide education into living with Bipolar and what exactly Bipolar Disorder is. We delve into types of BD, symptoms, and treatment options.
Later on we answer listener questions on setting boundaries with family during lockdown, supporting a partner who expressed suicidal ideation and supporting stay at home Mums.
We hope you guys enjoy this episode!
Bipolar Australia:
http://www.bipolaraustralia.org.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b: please remember this is general and not personalised psychological advice, we strongly recommend seeking personalised psychological support.
We're baaaaaack!
Hello lovely listeners, it has been a minute
We are feeling refreshed and ready to be back for Season 3. We have some big things coming.
In this episode we thought we would answer heaps of the questions you guys have been sending us via our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/ over the last few months.
We discuss dealing with different fighting styles, toxic relationships during COVID-19, fear of failing Uni, dealing with workplace bullying, discussing the Histrionic Personality Disorder (in other words discussing the presentation and behaviours of drama queens or drama kings), helping a friend with an eating disorder, and maaaaany more.
We also finally announce our special passion project The Psych Collaborative that we have been working on for the last 6 months yay!
We hope you guys enjoy this episode!
The Psych Collaborative website:
https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au
The Psych Collaborative instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/
n.b: please remember this is general and not personalised psychological advice, we strongly recommend seeking personalised psychological support.
Hello listeners!
This is our last ep of the season, but it's a goodie!
In the episode we discuss the psychological effects of acne and the domino effect it can have into our lives.
We also share our personal stories of experiencing acne as teens and adults.
We hope you enjoy this ep, and we will see you next season, for season 3.
Keep up to date with us on in the meantime on our instagram @thepsychologysisters
n.b the content shared in this episode does not replaced personalised psychological advice
Helllo lovelies!
We have been a little quiet on here, but we promise this episode is worth the wait.
We have a brand spankin’ new episode this week to discuss what it’s like living with a long-term health condition called POTS.
We talk to our dear friend Sarah who has an incredibly inspiring story, from being completely wheelchair bound to receiving a diagnosis to her inspiring road to recovery.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed talking with Sarah.
Aimee + Kat
Hello lovely listeners!
It's Tuuuuuesday, which means another episode from us. It's also the last week of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
In the spirit of the last episode of May, we thought we would bring on our lovely colleague, friend and amazing counsellor, Thilini to talk all things self-compassion.
We discuss why we tend to be overly self-critical, and how to change our self-talk to help us to be more kind and understanding of ourself.
We also answer a listener question on looking after an empath's mental health.
If you want to see/hear more from the wonderful Thilini, her instagram is https://instagram.com/reflexionswt?igshid=rvsdfdflktzf
Follow us on our instagram https://instagram.com/thepsychologysisters?igshid=yzm65ab5t1ot for more info
n.b: please note, the content shared in this episode is not in replacement of personalised psychological advice.
Welcome back to part two of our mindfulness + relaxation episodes for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
We're in an extremely stressful climate, and there's no better time to focus on being more mindful and in the present, and less mindless and far away.
To celebrate #mentalhealthawarenessmonth this May, we have decided to take you guys through a guided mindfulness exercise we use consistently with our clients to decrease feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm and mindlessness. Backed by neuroscience, mindfulness exercises are an incredibly effective way to treat a plethora of psychological + somatic concerns.
Listen to Kat's soothing voice to take you through a guided mindfulness script. Not as vague as it sounds, we promise!
If you want to go straight to the exercise, please skip to 8: 45 minutes.
Sit back, and enjoy the ride!
please follow us on instagram @thepsychologysisters and let us know how you felt! We hope you feel very zen after.
Aimee + Kat
Feel like you've got 1000 tabs open? Feel like days are flying by, you drive to work and have no idea how you got there? Do you feel like you're there physically, but mentally you're off on a far away island?
We feel you!
We're in an extremely stressful climate, and there's no better time to focus on being more mindful and in the present, and less mindless and far away.
To celebrate #mentalhealthawarenessmonth this May, we have decided to take you guys through a mindfulness exercise we use consistently with our clients to decrease feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm and mindlessness. Backed by neuroscience, mindfulness exercises are an incredibly effective way to treat a plethora of psychological + somatic concerns.
Listen to Aimee's soothing voice to take you through Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Not as clinical as it sounds, we promise! It is essentially tensing and releasing each muscle to deliver a feeling of feeling more grounded, calm and mindful.
If you want to go straight to the exercise, please skip to 11:07 minutes.
Please consult a doctor if you have an injury before completing any PMR exercise.
please follow us on instagram @thepsychologysisters and let us know how you felt!
Aimee + Kat
Hello lovely listeners!
It's Tuesday again, which means another episode from us 🙌🏽
Although not just any episode, we have a very special guest joining us today. In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month we have decided to do something a little different this month and introduce some guest speakers and new episode formats.
In today's episode, we have asked our lovely colleague Carl, a psychologist who works mainly with adolescents and young men to discuss men's mental health and why he thinks it is so hard for men to open up.
We answer all your listener questions from supporting a partner with depression, to male body image and why men seem to get over breakups faster than females.
We hope you enjoy :)
If you want to see more from Carl, here's his fabulous website: www.beattiepsychology.com.au
If you'd like to see more, please follow us on our instagram @thepsychologysisters
Please note: the content shared in this episode is not personalised psychological advice and should only be used for general informational purposes only
tw: OCD, checking behaviours
Always portrayed with excessive hand washing or immaculate tidiness - this week we are talking all things Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or (OCD)
We delve into what exactly OCD is, how it develops, discuss the thought-action fusion and explore common treatment strategies.
We also answer a listener question on how OCD is related to eating disorders.
we hope you enjoy!
Study:
- Luke Norman, Stephan Taylor, Yanni Liu, Joaquim Radua, James Abelson, Mike Angstadt, Yann Chye, Stella de Wit, Joseph Himle, Chaim Huyser, Isik Karahanoglu, Tracy Luks, Dara Manoach, Carol Mathews, Katya Rubia, Chao Suo, Odile van den Heuvel, Murat Yücel, Kate Fitzgerald. S20. Error-Processing in OCD: A Meta-Analysis of fMRI Studies and Investigation of Changes Following CBT. Biological Psychiatry, 2018; 83 (9): S354 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2018.02.911
Article to access study:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181129084703.htm
If you want to see more, please follow us on our instagram @thepsychologysisters
Please note, the content shared in this episode is not personalised and should be not be used in replacement of personalised psychological advice.
Hello lovely listeners,
Another week means another episode from us. We decided to bring back a Q+ A episode to answer all the questions you guys have sent to us via our Instagram @thepsychologysisters
We discuss a whole range of topics from supporting a friend with an eating disorder to depression to being single + dealing with a low libido during the pandemic.
We hope you guys enjoy!
If you want to ask us a question for a future ep, please DM us at our Instagram.
Hello lovely listeners!
Happy Tuesday.
In today's episode we are talking all things social anxiety, why it develops, where it comes from + how to cope with it.
We discuss strategies we use with our clients to help them overcome social anxiety.
We also answer some listener questions on social anxiety.
Please see below for some extra resources:
Resources:
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Social-Anxiety
FREE social anxiety course (until 30 April 2020):
https://thiswayup.org.au/how-we-can-help/courses/social-anxiety/
NB: The information shared in this episode should not replace personalised professional advice from a mental health professional.For more information, follow us on our instagram @thepsychologysisters
Hello lovely listeners,
We wanted to give you a bit of a break from COVID-19 news to bring you into the extremely complex + fascinating world of narcissists.
When does over confidence become narcissism?
When does the ego overtake empathy and insight?
We discuss why people express narcissistic traits, where it comes from and ways to manage narcissists. We also discuss the diagnostic criteria of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and explore vulnerable vs grandiose narcissists.
We also answer some listener questions on break ups + dealing with long distance relationships
We hope you enjoy!
if you want to see more, please follow us on our insta: @thepsychologysisters
ps. please note, the content shared in this episode should not replace personalised psychological support from a registered clinician.
Hello lovely listeners!
We hope you are surviving lockdown and self- isolation.
We thought we'd take a quick break from COVID-19 discussions to bring you a distraction into childhood trauma.
In this ep, we delve deep into what childhood trauma looks like, the different types of trauma, how trauma can manifest into our current day behaviours, cognitions (self-talk) and how this can impact on relationships.
Aimee is our expert in this field and sprinkles her wisdom like fairy dust into trauma informed therapy and ways to seek help.
We also answer some listener questions into dealing with trauma and managing resentment towards parents.
We hope you enjoy this episode :)
It is certainly an eerie and unsettling time at the moment with COVID - 19
In this mini ep we offer some quick strategies to help you to look after your mental health during isolation and quarantine.
Please reach out and reach out for help from the below resources:
Lifeline:
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
Beyond Blue:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
Suicide call back service:
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
tel:1300659467
Please note the content shared in this ep is not personalised and does not replace personalised advice from a mental health or health professional This episode does discuss disordered eating and self-harm, and may be triggering for some.
Hello everyone!
This episode has been a very highly requested episode from you guys, we are talking about a 2020 glow up on our bodies and the radical self-acceptance we encourage you guys to try this year.
We talk alllllll things body positivity, body acceptance and ways to love your body, we delve into where low self-esteem and body confidence can come from, what messages we are constantly sent and why we unconsciously continue to accept them. We discuss automatic negative thoughts and why it’s important to tune into these to turn into neutral and positive statements
We also discuss whether plastic/cosmetic surgery + body acceptance can co-exist, and in the Fast and the Curious we discuss whether large corporations should be responsible for the messages they send their audiences and whether their narrative of body positivity is completely innocent.
We also answer a listener question on whether you are able to go on a diet healthily without developing disordered eating behaviours + cognitions.
Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673
Lifeline: 13 11 14
This week we are talking all things binge eating!
In this episode we discuss why binge eating occurs, where it comes from, how we get stuck in the vicious cycle and ways to get out.
We also answer some listener questions on binge eating + in the fast and the curious we discuss the hysteria and hype around the coronavirus.
Just a warning this episode discusses disordered eating, if this is a trigger for you in any way we strongly suggest you skip this ep.
Butterfly Foundation: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Hello lovely listeners.
As this weekend is the celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community with Mardi Gras, we thought it was incredibly helpful to unpack all things gender and sexuality, and why it's so incredible important to know pronouns, acronyms and develop understanding of the LGBTQI community, especially in 2020.
We also discuss ways to be a good ally and support the people in our life who may identify with the LGBTQI community. We also explore how to seek a good therapist if seeking individual support for LGBTQI concerns.
We also answer a listener question on remaining body positive when surrounded by friends who are not.
We hope you enjoy!
instagram: @thepsychologysisters
Disclaimer: Please note, the content shared in this episode is for general informational purposes only, and should not be used in replacement of personalised psychological support.
Ahhh yes, heartbreak.
The gut-wrenching, heart-exploding, stomach-dropping feeling that is heartbreak. Your heart feels like it's been ripped out of your chest and you just want to crawl into a hole and live there forever.
In this episode we divulge the scientific, evolutionary and psychological response to heart break, and why it hits us SO hard, and why our physiological responses are slowing down the process of moving on.
We propose a self- healing toolkit + scientifically proven strategies to help with the recovery process, involving a whole lotta netflix, chocolate and burning of clothes.
We also introduce our new segment, The Fast and The Curious where we break down the latest and important news stories of the week, this week it's the moral minefield and the total disregard of the duty of care of Married at First Sight's 'relationship experts'.
We also answer our listener q + a's on boundaries with an ex, and supporting a friend who keeps going back to THAT person.
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
Instagram: @thepsychologysisters
Hello fam!
In this episode we discuss why we fail at New Years Resolutions and offer some handy tips and tricks to stay on track. We also discuss why many factors such as previous resolutions, enjoyment, pleasure, personality types and importance of a resolution may predict our adherence to our goals.
We also acknowledge why sometimes New Years resolutions are too idealistic, and perhaps getting out of bed each morning and surviving day-to-day is goals enough. Maybe a New Year means nothing has to change and that is more than enough.
We hope you enjoy!
instagram: @thepsychologysisters
Hello fam!
Welcome back to part two of our environmental psychology episodes.
In this ep we discuss the rise of eco-anxiety, the associated cognitive dissonance that comes with ecological and environmental anxiety, when does your worry start to slip into a clinical diagnosis of anxiety, plus some techniques to cope if you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed.
We also answer some listener questions from others who may be feeling anxious about the changing climate and environment.
Please remember this advice is not personalised and is general in nature. If you are feeling anxious or concerned about climate change and the environment please seek professional psychological support, or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Hello lovely listeners,
Given the tragic Christmas period Australia faced, we thought it was extremely important to discuss the common psychological responses to natural disasters. We discuss how the bushfires and natural disasters in general, can have a chronic psychological effect on those impacted directly and indirectly.
In this episode we divulge different types of trauma, dealing with helplessness, fear and the grief cycle.
We've had to split this episode up into two parts given the immensity of this topic.
If this episode is triggering for you, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14
Hello + happy Tuesday our divine listeners!
This is our last episode for the year + a festive one at that!
We answer some of your questions you all so thoughtfully sent through via our instagram @thepsychologysisters and discuss a plethora of issues, from procrastination at Uni, to dealing with anger, to toxic relationships within the workplace + how to deal when you hate letting people down.
We hope you enjoyed our first season - and we will be back, bigger, badder + nerdier next season.
Also, as we are an independent podcast it would mean the world to us if you review us on iTunes and subscribe on Spotify and iTunes. This helps to get the word out about mental health + can hopefully finds its way into the ears of many more who may need support (especially over the Christmas break).
Christmas can be incredibly lonely and stressful for some, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need someone to talk to over the break.
Merry Christmas + a Happy New Years from Aimee + Kat
xoxox
Hello lovely people!
Happy Tuesday!
In today's episode we discuss grief, loss and bereavement as well as exploring each stage of the Kubler-Ross 5 stages of grief. We uncover why the bereavement period can be an incredibly emotional time can feel so unbearable and can affect all parts of your everyday life.
We explore why grief isn't always just passing of a loved one, but can also be loss of a pet, acquaintance, relationship break up, loss of a job or house or any major change.
We discuss the attachment perspective of grief + loss, and cite some helpful strategies to help yourself others going through grief + loss.
Griefline:
https://griefline.org.au
Beyondblue:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Grief meet-up groups:
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/recovery-from-grief/au/
Hello lovely listeners!
Ah yes, you've probably all shamefully taken those personality Facebook quizzes - which snack am I? Which Friends character would I mostly likely be? Which animal am I?
As humans we all delight in knowing our personality and what clean cut box we fit into. There's a sense of shared camaraderie with others who share the same personality and we usually may conflict with those who share opposite traits.
In this episode we divulge into different personality theories such as Type A vs. Type B, introvert vs. extrovert, the Big 5, the 16 Personality types + the Riso-Hudson Enneagram
and discuss why we like to fit into a category and where our personality comes from. We also discuss the changing nature of personalities and how our parents and guardians have a significant impact on our personalities. We explore why so many personality theories are flawed and why our often changing and evolving personalities can't really ever fit into a clear cut neat little box.
Take the online personality tests here
the 16 Personality types (https://www.16personalities.com/)
the Riso-Hudson Enneagram (https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti
We also discuss a question from our lovely listener about the anxiety provoked by attending a high school reunion.
Hello everyone!
This week we are talking about one of the leading mental health concerns in the world - depression.
In this episode we explain the complexities of clinical depression and the various symptoms of depression that people may experience. We discuss some of the causes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) , and we look at treatment options and give you some practical lifestyle tips to weave into the fabric of your everyday life if you may be suffering from the symptoms of depression
Too much month at the end of your money?
Or feeling like everyone's saving for a house and got their life together except you?
In this episode Aimee + Kat discuss where our money behaviours come from, the money mind traps we can get caught in and the neuroscience behind spending and saving money.
We offer some easy life-hacks to get your financial fitness on track and to feel free from being controlled by impulsive and excessive spending.
Enjoy :-)
Hello lovely listeners! Happy Tuesday!
We had a request from a lovely listener who asked us to discuss the male experience of mental health. Also in the spirit of Movember - we thought it was an extremely important topic to put at the top of our list.
In this episode, we dive deep into why toxic masculinity makes it so incredibly difficult for men to open up, and we explore why it is so imperative that we allow a safe space for men to open up. We also offer insight into why men (stereotypically) tend to internalise and project their emotions into risk taking behaviours, aggression, addiction etc.
We offer some ideas + strategies into how to support mates, brothers, partners, fathers etc. who may be suffering from mental health.
MensLine: 1300 78 99 78
Hello everyone! Happpppy Tuesday!
Cheating, why do people do it? Is it always unforgivable? Or are we able to come back from it?
In this episode, our resident sex and relationship psychologist Manja is back to discuss infidelity. We answer all your questions from once a cheater always a cheater? To should I tell my partner if I've cheated? To is cheating black and white?
Stay tuned for a very complex and insightful conversation.
You asked, we answered.
Aimee and I detail what we did at Uni (including undergrad and post grad) as well as work experience + other things needed to become registered, as well as what we do now + our future plans.
Helllllllo lovely listeners!
Ever feel like you there's not enough hours in the day and your to-do list just keeps getting bigger and bigger? Do you ever procrastinate? Or don't know why you always start your goals fresh on Monday and by Friday you're completely over it?
In this episode we dive deep into what drives our motivation, the theories behind motivation and discipline, where it comes from, what affects it + some helpful skills and hacks to get on top of that to do list and complete your goals.
In this episode Aimee + Kat discuss the incredibly complex, vulnerable and at times uncomfortable topic of suicide. We discuss red flags to look out for, both behaviourally and emotionally, as well as how to how those life changing conversations that might just save a life.
Hellllllo + happy Monday!
Weight gain, acne, nausea. We hear so often about the physical side effects of the contraceptive Pill, but what about the psychological and emotional side effects? We might think ‘I’m moody or sad but it’s just me’ but is there more to it?
How much impact can the Pill have on our mental health? Is this medically recognised or even discussed with your doctor? In this episode Aimee and Kat explore just how that little white pill can wreak havoc on your neurotransmitters and serotonin levels, and believe us, it’s not just you.
Helllllo! Happy Monday!
Ever looked around and thought 'Am I weird?' 'Does anyone else think these silly thoughts or do these funny little things, or is that just me?'
In this episode Aimee and Kat explore abnormal vs. normal thoughts, behaviours, reactions etc and discuss why it's so damn hard to define in the extremely complex, messy and multi-dimensional world of psychology and mental health.
We answer ALL of our lovely listeners questions about whether their behaviour/ cognitions are 'weird' or absolutely normal. Have a little listen you may be pleasantly surprised to find you're not completely weird after all
In this episode, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of all relationships.
*We explore the dating + honeymoon period, to the next stage where the rose coloured glasses may come off to reveal the annoying habits of your partner. From the first fight, to the commitment stage and finally the companionship stage, we discuss all the obstacles which may jeopardise each stage including conflict, infidelity and communication breakdowns and what makes a relationship make or break?
We provide some ideas of how to fight effectively and behaviours to avoid to ensure you have a fair, secure and loving relationship.*
Do you ever sit at work/uni and sometimes feel like everyone knows what they're doing except you?
Do you ever feel like you've been faking it til you make it, and at any time someone is going to knock down your door and expose you to be a fraud?
This is what we call the Imposter Syndrome.
We delve into who is more likely to experience this phenomenon, why we experience it, where we are more likely to feel like this, and of course, how to combat feeling like a phoney.
We divulge personal experiences to help make you feel a little better and remind you that you 100% deserve to be wherever you are
"Is it all just sitting on a couch talking about my childhood?"
"It's too expensive"
"It's a waste of time"
"I can just talk to my mates"
"What will people think of me?"
In this episode Kat discussed the common misconceptions and myths behind seeking mental health support from a psychologist/ psychotherapist/ counsellor in Australia.
From sitting on couches to opening up, how to break the stigma and ideas on how to find the "One" is discussed.
In this episode we get up close and personal with sex + relationship psychologist, Manja. We discuss how self-esteem interplays with our sexual behaviours, and where our 'sex story' comes from. We answer all your questions - from open relationships to tips on spicing it up the bedroom, we got it covered in this episode.
Have you ever felt judged by another woman?
Do you + your friends "bitch" about other women?
When does gossiping become detrimental to our mental health?
In this episode we explore the psychology behind mean girls, and why women are in competition with each other. We discuss how to find your girl tribe as well as acknowledging the barriers between successful women and the sisterhood.
In this episode, we discuss the red flags in toxic relationships and how to navigate and manage these. We discuss why childhood and insecure attachments can help to explain why some people may cross boundaries, manipulate and emotionally abuse significant people in their life, and how to know whether we should stay or go. We also discuss the green flags in relationships, and some good indicators of a healthy relationships.
In this episode, we uncover the psychology behind happiness and discuss the impact of money, genetics, environment, comparison and the freedom of choice and it's effect on happiness, to help to answer the question of "How happy should I be?"
In this episode we discuss the psychology behind being a 'people pleaser' and divulge into why saying yes to social and work obligations can often leave us feeling frustrated, anxious and overwhelmed. We offer seven steps to help you to say no more confidently if you feel you are a serial people pleaser.
In this episode we explore how exercise affects our mental health and brain structure, as well as how much exercise we REALLY need to get those mood-boosting benefits. We also give some tips on how to change and stop your negative self-talk.
Today we talk about the psychology behind food and why certain foods can affect our mental health. We also talk about the dieting culture and why diets fail you. We also divulge into our own personal struggles with eating + diets.
Today we discuss why we experience anxiety, where anxiety comes from + how it presents in our body + through our behaviour. We give you some strategies and interventions we use with our clients to manage anxiety.
In this episode, we explore the current dating climate in 2019, including how the five different love languages can help our relationships, as well as how attraction, dating apps and changing societal expectations of dating impact on our relationships.
In this episode we explore how our childhood and the nature vs nurture debate can impact on our modern day relationships. Aimee outlines the basis of the Attachment Theory and Kat discusses The theory of Evolution to help to better understand men and their behaviour and women and their behaviour, and how this impacts on our millennial dating life and adult relationships.
In this episode we delve deep into the psychology behind posting selfies and using social media to validate our sense of self, and how this impacts on us psychologically and emotionally. We provide some tools to help you to understand your own social media 'diet' and how to use social media to nourish rather than punish.