The Psychology Sisters

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...

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...

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 t...

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:...

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/...

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...

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 se...

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...

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 soci...

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...

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 Whe...

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 he...

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/wat...

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...

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 shar...

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...

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://...

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 Li...

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-w...

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 availab...

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 ins...

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=...

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:/...

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...

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! A...