This Might Help

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help . We're popping in today to share some news and changes for the pod. Dr Ciara is stepping away from the podcast, and Dr Lauren will be taking the reins moving forward. There will be a short break in episodes to prepare for the relaunch of This Might Help, so keep an eye on the socials for when new episodes are back. You can find us on soci...

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help . On today's episode, I unpack the psychology of courage. We tend to assume that being brave means not feeling afraid, but the research points the other way: courage is really about feeling the fear and choosing to act anyway. This episode unpacks: What courage is Why we need to think about building our everyday courage Some practical stra...

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help. In this solo episode, Lauren unpacks what is actually happening in your brain and body when winter hits and why so many of us feel flat, exhausted, and like we're running on half-battery this time of year. This episode explores the psychological and biological reasons behind seasonal mood changes in winter and what we can do to support ou...

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help. In this episode of This Might Help , we unpack attachment theory, exploring how our earliest relationships can shape the way we connect, communicate, and respond in adult relationships. Attachment styles have had a huge wave in pop culture and in the media. This episode breaks down the research behind attachment styles and how these patterns...

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help. In this episode of This Might Help , we unpack imposter syndrome, the surprisingly common experience of feeling like a fraud despite clear evidence of your competence. We explore why it shows up so strongly at work, how it can affect your confidence, mental health, and career progression, and the different ways it tends to appear day-to-day....

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help. In this episode, we unpack how social media might be making us more critical and harsher than we realise. From influencer “drama” to comment section pile-ons to the algorithms designed to reward outrage over nuance, we explore why we’re no longer just watching; we’re participating. We break down the psychology behind this, including the onlin...

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might Help. In this episode, we're diving into something so many of us are feeling right now - overwhelm. A lot of us are feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed, and we discuss what's happening in your brain when you experience this feeling and why modern life, from information overload and constant connectivity, is making it harder than ever to...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week’s episode, we explore people-pleasing: the tendency to prioritise others’ needs, emotions, and comfort at the expense of one’s own. While often perceived as kindness, people-pleasing can contribute to resentment, emotional exhaustion, and a diminished sense of self, and is associated with poorer mental health outcomes. We examin...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. So... how are those goals going? In this week's episode, we revisit the goals we set at the start of the year and explore why motivation often fades (don't worry, so many of us experience this!). Using the concept of the “fresh start effect,” we unpack how the beginning of Q2 can serve as a powerful reset point to reflect, realign, a...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week's episode, we discuss the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies on adult life and wellbeing ever conducted. From decades of research, the study highlights what actually predicts a long, healthy and fulfilling life! In this episode, we covered: How relationships are the single strongest predic...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week's episode, we discuss the psychology of time management and why so many of us feel like there is never enough time. We cover why our brains are wired to make time management hard, and what the research says actually helps. In this episode, we covered: The planning fallacy and why we consistently underestimate how long things...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week's episode, we explore what conspiracy theories are and unpack why people are drawn to them, including that they are driven by a need for certainty, a need for control and social motives, alongside cognitive biases and proportionality bias. We also discuss the real-world consequences, from reduced health behaviours to lower p...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. This week's episode is all about overthinking or "repetitive negative thinking", including ruminating and worrying. Overthinking is so common, especially for young women, and in this episode we unpack what can lead to overthinking, why our brains get stuck in this pattern and talk through short-term and longer-term strategies t...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this episode, we chat about the post-holiday blues - the low mood many people experience returning to work after a break and discuss psychological research and practical strategies to cope. Research shows that while holidays do boost wellbeing, those benefits fade quickly after returning to work, and longer holidays don't necessarily...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. Valentine's Day is celebrated as a modern (often consumeristic) holiday; however, it has a very old (and pretty odd) history. This episode unpacks what the research says about the so-called “Valentine’s Day Blues.” We discuss whether the holiday impacts psychological well-being and how this might have changed over time. From milestone an...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. It's the beginning of 2026, and there's no better time to think about the best practices we can put in place now to prevent burnout this year. In today's episode, we talk about why burnout is so prevalent amongst young people, and what strategies we (and workplaces) can use to prevent it! You can find us on socials @thismighthelp...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. This is our last episode of 2025 and of Season 1! To wrap up the year, we're chatting all about how to reflect on 2025 and how to make regular reflection a part of 2026. We cover: Why we overlook our successes and wins Why it is so important to celebrate progress How to make the most out of our achievements Practical strategies for refle...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. This episode covers goal setting, including research-backed approaches for how to set goals, why so many of us don't achieve the goals we set and how to make goals stick. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. This episode is a deep dive into "milestone anxiety" - that feeling and worry you get about being "behind" in life, or when you get stuck comparing yourself to other people's life milestones. We unpack what this is, what the signs of milestone anxiety are and what we can do about it! You can find us on socials @thismi...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week's episode, we answer audience questions about careers in psychology, including tips for master's and honours' applications, what experience we gained during our training and how to incorporate self-care during psychology degrees. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ The full...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. This week's episode is a deep dive into the viral Vogue article, "Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?" by Chante Joseph. We touch on the psychology and research around being single and how this has shifted in recent years. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok The full video version of t...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. This week's episode is all about our journey to becoming psychologists. We talk about what we studied, how long it took, the research we have done and how our careers look now. It's a dive into the ups, downs and very long pathway here. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok The full video version...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help This week's episode is all about anxiety, what happens when we get anxious, and how we can calm down our bodies and minds during times of high stress. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thismighthelppodcast...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week's episode, we unpack the psychology of procrastination, including why we procrastinate and how we can work to break this cycle. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠ The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thismighthelppodcast⁠ So...

Thank you for listening and supporting  This Might Help. In this week's episode, we talk all about confrontation and dealing with conflict. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thismighthelppodcast Some of the key research we chat about can be found below: Trifan...