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 Psychol...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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! Aime...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 ...
May 18, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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, ...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 ...
Mar 08, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 scien...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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://thepsych...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 ab...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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 t...
Nov 26, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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 al...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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://g...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 in...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 boun...
Sep 07, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 sit...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 wi...
Aug 18, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 ...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 H...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 ad...
Jun 17, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 You can find mor...
Jun 10, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 emp...
May 26, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 16
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 n...
May 18, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 consi...
May 11, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 thi...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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,...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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. You can find more of us here: O...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 11
