The Psychology Sisters

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 help to feel more safe to open up to those around us. 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 by Lynne Drummond and Laura Edwards. See link below for your perusal: http://cambridge.org/EverythingOCDWe hope you enjoy!Kat + Aimee The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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/watch?v=5C6UELitWkwhttps://www.shortform.com/blog/12-categories-of-shame/The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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 you enjoy!Kat + Aimee The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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 shares some of her own personal experience when planning  her wedding and Aimee discusses the stressors around being in the bridal party, We hope you enjoy!Kat + Aimee The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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 answer all your questions + some in this episode. We hope you enjoy!Aimee + KatThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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 + KatThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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 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.

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-with-infertilityThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe 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.

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 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! 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 + KatThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website:https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.Lifeline: 13 11 14You 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.