199. The struggles of job hunting in our 20s

Stress has a reputation for burning us out, torching our relationships and even causing our lives to end prematurely. But not all stress is created equal. In this episode, we explore the difference between eustress - good stress - and distress, understand why our experience of st ...  Show more

We treat our memories like a reliable recording of the past. We remember what happened, how we felt, where we were, and what was said. But what if our account is more like a subjective recollection of events? In this episode, we explore the concept of false memories – how they fo ...  Show more

In your 20s it can feel like you're bombarded by all these life choices: "should I travel or work on my career?" "should I be finding a relationship or single? "should I quit my job and follow up passion". In this snippet, host of The Psychology of Your 20s podcast, Jemma Speg, e ...  Show more

This week, Anna learns about how frustrating it is to apply for jobs these days, especially for early-career folks, even those with college degrees. First, Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw talks about what it was like to list his job as “stay-at-home son” on national television. Th ...  Show more

🎙️ 10 Difficulties Young People Face When First Entering the Workforce After University 🌟Navigating your first job post-university? Tune in to explore the top 10 challenges new graduates face in the workplace. From managing expectations and dealing with office politics to balan ...  Show more

In this week's solo episode we're having a heart to heart about navigating your 20s - relationships, getting on the career ladder, moving out, reaching your own and other people's expectations. It's a big one! How do I deal with the time pressures of my 20s?Is changing career dir ...  Show more