

The Psychology Sisters
The Psychology Sisters
Two professionals on a quest to normalise the dialogue around mental health. Hosted by Kat a registered Psychologist + Aimee a registered clinical Psychotherapist. From trauma to anxiety to relationships, we dive deep into the wonderfully complex world of psychology.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 59min
Understanding rejection
This podcast delves into the universal pain of rejection, discussing its impact on our biology, self-esteem, and relationships. It explores various types of rejection, including breakups and professional setbacks, and the emotional toll they take. The speakers also dive into rejection sensitivity dysphoria and its connection to ADHD. They offer strategies for coping with rejection and recommend the book 'The Courage to Be Disliked' as a therapeutic resource.

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 6min
Boundaries vs. Control - Understanding therapy talk
Tw: psychological and emotional abuse Happy Thursday lovely listeners!We are back to join the conversation around weaponising therapy talk. As therapists, we explore the 'red flags' in Jonah Hill's texts. We explore: - coercive control vs. boundaries- what are healthy boundaries?- what is controlling behaviour?We hope you enjoy, Aimee + KatFurther resources on this topic: Books:Say What You Mean - Oren J Sofer https://www.amazon.com.au/Say-What-You-Mean-Communication/dp/161180583X/ref=asc_df_161180583X/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341793927290&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6323825651010798352&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071923&hvtargid=pla-584268422295&psc=1Setting Boundaries - Dr Rebecca Ray (clinical psychologist) https://www.amazon.com.au/Setting-Boundaries-Rebecca-Ray/dp/1760982423Worksheets/ psychoeducation: Therapist Aid- How to set boundaries https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/setting-boundariesCoercive control further reading/ support: https://www.raq.org.au/blog/what-coercive-controlIf you are struggling with any form of abuse, please contact the 1800RESPECT hotline 24/7https://www.1800respect.org.au/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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

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Jul 26, 2023 • 52min
Getting to the core | Understanding core beliefs
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 MaddieMaddie's resource: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Improving-Self-Esteem/Improving-Self-Esteem---08---Developing-Balanced-Core-Beliefs.pdf 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Jul 5, 2023 • 44min
Is being a ‘Good Girl’ costing you yourself? - Understanding Good Girl Syndrome
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of Good Girl Syndrome and how it affects women. They explore the societal pressures to be likable, the conflict between social connection and authenticity, and the formation of the syndrome through nature versus nurture. They also touch on the challenges of breaking free from people pleasing behavior and highlight the importance of self-reflection and self-compassion.

Jun 21, 2023 • 59min
When you've got 99 problems and you can't solve 1! How to problem solve with Maddie
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 MaddieYou 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Jun 9, 2023 • 56min
Expectations vs. reality of being a psych
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 + KatYou 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

May 24, 2023 • 54min
High self-esteem or narcissism?
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 + KatYou 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

May 10, 2023 • 60min
When should I go to therapy?
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 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
Attachment Styles and Dating
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. We dive into: - What is attachment theory? - Attachment in relation to childhood- Brief overview of the four styles - Pop psychology misconceptions - Adult attachment and how it impacts dating We hope you love this episode, Aimee, Maddie + Kat Helpful resourcesThe Power of Attachment. How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships By: Diane Poole HellerAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Dr. Lindsay GibsonHold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue JohnsonYou 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
Are you grieving a changing friendship? Understanding the painful reality of changing friendships.
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 and energy into jobs, marriage and families. Friendships change over time because we evolve and change over time, our sense of self also changes and so do our needs. -This is where we will tend to see uneven balance of “friendship investments” -I also think this is where we may tend to see shifts in ourselves for what we are willing to tolerate – as we mature we tend to be better at setting boundaries etc -Learned loneliness: we have adapted to being disconnected and people are not putting themselves out there as much – we have habituated to being more alone. Vulnerability – vulnerability creates friendships, and it sustains them. Attachment injury and our internal maps create stories of how we love and relate to people. So it’s not that people who are securely attached never struggle with relationships, it’s that their perception of relationships is optimistic as opposed to negative or unsafe – people who are secure essentially assume that their friends like them because they have learnt that they can address problems with safe responses. Close adult friendships are so important to our sense of self and this requires a special kind of nurturance. We hope you LOVE this episode!Kat+ AimeeReflection Questions: 1. What doesn't feel okay for me in this situation? 2. What is the assumption I have around this? 3. Where in my body am I noticing sensations coming up? 4. If I dig deeper, what might I be afraid to be honest about? 5. What does this say about me? 6. What other reasons could be the case?6 -week anxiety course:coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxiety.teachable.com/p/coming-home-how-to-care-for-anxietyOur Online Psychology practice:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psychology Sisters InstagramYou 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 with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.


