The Psychology Sisters

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.

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.

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 wonderful as we share our clinical views on IS to help you understand it's function and how to start owning your success. We recommend starting with our first episode on IS here:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/feel-like-a-fraud-join-the-club/id1463750699?i=1000450026264 We hope you enjoy!A, K, M xHelpful resources 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 Instagram https://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.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.

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 your early 20s is like Vs later stages - Losing trust in people and losing trust in your own decision making when it comes to the "right person". - A new generation and trendy nicknames for behaviour that doesn't fly in 2023!- Singlism and the stigma associated with being single  We hope you LOVE this episode!Kat+ Aimee6 -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 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.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.

Guest Maddie, an expert in intergenerational trauma, discusses the impact of intergenerational trauma on indigenous and first nations communities, how it develops, and strategies to work through it.

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 epKat + AimeeHelpful resources (for ADHD in the workplace) https://adhdatwork.add.org/adhd-accommodation-guide/https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-best-strategies-for-managing-adult-adhd/202204/accommodations-for-adhd-in-the-workplace#:~:text=Effective%20workplace%20accommodations%20for%20employees,and%20more%20frequent%20check%2Dins.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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.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.

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 country with the 16th highest cost of living in the world. Increase cost of living can create stress, leading to ongoing anxiety, lead to greater vulnerability to mood disorders, and promote the withdrawal from the things that actually help our mental wellbeing (such as socialising, hobbies, exercise, nutritionally dense foods, safety) How can we help ourselves through this stressful time?In this ep we deep dive into the emotional and psychological toll of the creeping cost of living and some ways which can help.We would like to thank today's sponsors for making this episode possible. For more information on Impulse, please see link belowhttps://www.amazon.com/Impulse-Jon-Grant/dp/1009107976We hope you enjoy today's ep Kat + AimeeHelpful resources (free financial counselling): https://www.wesleymission.org.au/find-a-service/mental-health-and-hospitals/counselling/financial-counselling/https://ndh.org.au/financial-counselling/find-a-financial-counsellor/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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.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.

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 create dysunfction and is actually detrimental? In this ep we deep dive into why and how self-awareness can actually function to create avoidance, dismissal of emotion and lack of trust in self. Essentially creating a self-awareness trap. We hope you enjoy!Also a HUGE thanks for your support this year, we are so appreciative of every one of you who listen, download and share. We see you and we are so grateful to be able to help at least one listener. We wish you a wonderful, gentle and fun festive season.Kat + AimeeThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.Reflection questions:Why am I feeling this way? Why am I so critical of myself?What if I were to stop judging myself for my mistakes? Would I feel different?What if I stopped comparing myself to others? Would I feel better?Do I really deserve to be happy?Is it possible for me to let go of perfectionism? How helpful is self-awarenses to me? Do I find myself avoiding or trying to take control of or change normal emotions?Has this disrupted my life in anyway?Do I find myself experiencing guilt and shame? Do I avoid conflict or the perception of unhealthy 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 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.

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 + AimeeThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/Please note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.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.

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 episodeKat + Aimee If you would like to learn more about Maddie, our website is below: The Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auWe 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/EverythingOCDThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.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.