The Psychology Sisters

Helllllo! Happy Monday!  Ever looked around and thought 'Am I weird?' 'Does anyone else think these silly thoughts or do these funny little things, or is that just me?' In this episode Aimee and Kat explore abnormal vs. normal thoughts, behaviours, reactions etc and discuss why it's so damn hard to define in the extremely complex, messy and multi-dimensional world of psych...

In this episode, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of all relationships. We explore the dating + honeymoon period, to the next stage where the rose coloured glasses may come off to reveal the annoying habits of your partner.  From the first fight, to the commitment stage and finally the companionship stage, we discuss all the obstacles which may jeopardise each stage including conflict, in...

Do you ever sit at work/uni and sometimes feel like everyone knows what they're doing except you?  Do you ever feel like you've been faking it til you make it, and at any time someone is going to knock down your door and expose you to be a fraud? This is what we call the Imposter Syndrome.  We delve into who is more likely to experience this phenomenon, why we experience it, where we are...

"Is it all just sitting on a couch talking about my childhood?" "It's too expensive"  "It's a waste of time" "I can just talk to my mates" "What will people think of me?"  In this episode Kat discussed the common misconceptions and myths behind seeking mental health support from a psychologist/ psychotherapist/ counsellor in Australia.  F...

In this episode we get up close and personal with sex + relationship psychologist, Manja. We discuss how self-esteem interplays with our sexual behaviours, and where our 'sex story' comes from. We answer all your questions - from open relationships to tips on spicing it up the bedroom, we got it covered in this episode.  You can find more of us here:  Our Online Psychology practice: Did...

Have you ever felt judged by another woman?  Do you + your friends "bitch" about other women?  When does gossiping become detrimental to our mental health?  In this episode we explore the psychology behind mean girls, and why women are in competition with each other. We discuss how to find your girl tribe as well as acknowledging the barriers between successful women and the sisterhood. ...

In this episode, we discuss the red flags in toxic relationships and how to navigate and manage these. We discuss why childhood and insecure attachments can help to explain why some people may cross boundaries, manipulate and emotionally abuse significant people in their life, and how to know whether we should stay or go.  We also discuss the green flags in relationships, and some good indicators...

In this episode, we uncover the psychology behind happiness and discuss the impact of money, genetics, environment, comparison and the freedom of choice and it's effect on happiness, to help to answer the question of "How happy should I be?" You can find more of us here:  Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists L...

In this episode we discuss the psychology behind being a 'people pleaser' and divulge into why saying yes to social and work obligations can often leave us feeling frustrated, anxious and overwhelmed. We offer seven steps to help you to say no more confidently if you feel you are a serial people pleaser. You can find more of us here:  Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have...

In this episode we explore how exercise affects our mental health and brain structure, as well as how much exercise we REALLY need to get those mood-boosting benefits. We also give some tips on how to change and stop your negative self-talk.  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....

Today we talk about the psychology behind food and why certain foods can affect our mental health. We also talk about the dieting culture and why diets fail you. We also divulge into our own personal struggles with eating + diets. 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...

Today we discuss why we experience anxiety, where anxiety comes from + how it presents in our body + through our behaviour. We give you some strategies and interventions we use with our clients to manage anxiety.  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://thep...

In this episode, we explore the current dating climate in 2019, including how the five different love languages can help our relationships, as well as how attraction, dating apps and changing societal expectations of dating impact on our relationships. You can find more of us here:  Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa...

In this episode we explore how our childhood and the nature vs nurture debate can impact on our modern day relationships. Aimee outlines the basis of the Attachment Theory and Kat discusses The theory of Evolution to help to better understand men and their behaviour and women and their behaviour, and how this impacts on our millennial dating life and adult relationships.  You can find more of us h...

In this episode we delve deep into the psychology behind posting selfies and using social media to validate our sense of self, and how this impacts on us psychologically and emotionally. We provide some tools to help you to understand your own social media 'diet' and how to use social media to nourish rather than punish. You can find more of us here:  Our Online Psychology practice: Did...