Happy Thursday lovely listeners - strap yourselves in! We are back with the marvellous Maddie to deep dive into core beliefs. We explore: 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 Maddie's resource: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Improving-Self-Esteem/Improving-Self-Esteem---...
Jul 26, 2023•52 min
Gooooooood mooooorrrrrnnniiinnngggg lovely listeners! Thank you for joining us on this chilly old Thursday - welcome back to another episode. What is the good girl syndrome? ‘Be quiet, sit still, don’t take up space and look pretty’ – the good girl narrative often makes women feel guilty for being human. In this episode we explore how: • getting approval from other people follows girls from childhood to adulthood • the good girl syndrome teaches girls/ women from a young age to sacrifice their o...
Jul 05, 2023•44 min
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 You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appo...
Jun 21, 2023•59 min
Hello lovely listeners, 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 You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did yo...
Jun 09, 2023•56 min
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 You can find more of ...
May 24, 2023•54 min
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 You can find more of us here: Our Online Psych...
May 10, 2023•1 hr
Good Morning lovely listeners! The wonderful Maddie is joining us this week for an episode on attachment styles + 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. W...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 wonde...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 - The impact of online dating - What dating in...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 9Ep. 4
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: 1. Book: It Didn't Start With You It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 3
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/ h ttps://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-best-strategies-for-managing-adult-adhd/202204/accommodations-for-adhd-in-the-workplace#:~:te...
Feb 23, 2023•51 min•Season 9Ep. 2
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 count...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 1
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 cre...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 11
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 Collaborati...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 10
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 lik...
Nov 01, 2022•41 min•Season 8Ep. 9
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/Everything...
Sep 06, 2022•45 min•Season 8Ep. 8
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=2...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 57 min
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 Cambridg...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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:...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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/?...
May 04, 2022•52 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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 aroun...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 3
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 In...
Mar 22, 2022•58 min•Season 8Ep. 2
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://thepsychcollaborati...
Mar 01, 2022•54 min•Season 8Ep. 1
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 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 wi...
Dec 22, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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 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 T...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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...
Nov 03, 2021•40 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 h...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 4
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/thepsychcollabor...
Sep 22, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 3
