
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 30min
We're back! Lockdown feels | Q+A
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!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.

Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 4min
Is my long-term relationship normal? (Pt 2)
Hello lovely listeners!We are back in your ears for part 2 + our last episode of this season.In this episode, we continue to dive into LT relationships on a mission to normalise some very human phases + experiences in relationship. We explore sense of self, trust, changing timelines, identity loss, disconnection, falling out of love AND we answer some of your questions!We are taking a short break to work on something new and exciting! We will be back for season 5 soon.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.

May 18, 2021 • 54min
Is my long-term relationship normal? (Pt 1)
Hello friends, We are back in your ears for another deep dive episode!This week we were toooo ambitious with our time (classic!) so we have decided to turn this ep into a two-part series, and we're focusing all things long-term relationships. After the honeymoon period the dust begins to settle, our serotonin + dopamine regulates back to normal, our desire for sex with our partner changes, their annoying habits emerge and the cracks of monotony begin to show. All this often leaves us feeling a bit *bleh*We may compare our new found monotony to other's relationship, and wonder, is my relationship reallllly all that great? In this episode, we bust some myths around LT relationships to understand and normalise some very human phases + experiences to go through with your partner. We explore fantasising about others, fighting fair + how to cope when you don't get along with your partners friends or family. Because there is so much left to say, we will be back in a few weeks to finish part two. 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 instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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 20, 2021 • 59min
Sex + Intimacy | How do you know if you're enjoying sex? w. Dr Sarah Ashton
Hello friends! Today we have a very insightful and important conversation to share with you all. We are delighted to have Dr Sarah Ashton (psychologist, founder + director of SHIPS psychology in Melbourne) on this episode, who answers some of our listener questions around 'How to know if you're enjoying sex'. Sarah has presented her research on pornography at Australian and international conferences, is a published author in prestigious journals, regularly writes articles for The Conversation, and has stared as a guest on Podcasts Sex Bi The Bi, ABC radio, Triple J - The Hook Up, Equity Mates podcast Meet Pay Love, and Ladies We Need to Talk. She is also the Coordinator for the Victorian Sexual and Mental Health Network. Sarah sees reducing shame around sexuality as her personal and professional purpose.Sarah shares her insight into sex and intimacy and we hope that this conversation normalises some of the questions and fears we may have around sex and intimacy. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Kat + AimeeSHIPS website: https://www.shipspsychology.com.au/dr-sarah-ashtonSHIPS instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipspsychology/?hl=enThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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 1, 2021 • 1h 3min
Life with Borderline Personality Disorder + C-PTSD
Tw: sexual assault and self harm Hello lovely listeners! On today’s podcast we are lucky to be joined by Dana (also known as lifeas.dana) to explore what it’s like living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Dana delves into her life before, during and after receiving her diagnoses + how she manages everyday. We are so honoured to have Dana on this ep to share her story + we hope you enjoy this insight into personality disorders. We hope you enjoy,Kat + Aimee Just a reminder: this episode is not in replacement of personalised advice and should be used to general informational purposes only.Dana’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeas.dana?igshid=t9s8q8t35x7qThe Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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.

Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 13min
Q + A | toxic parenting, panic attacks + dermatillomania
tw: domestic violence, abuseHello! We are back in your ears for the second Q + A for the year :)We are answering a whole bunch of interesting questions, such as dealing with toxic parenting, panic attacks, dermatillomania, grief in relationships + more We hope you enjoy, Aimee + Kat Just a reminder: this episode is not in replacement of personalised advice and should be used to general informational purposes only.The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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.

Mar 8, 2021 • 40min
Understanding Anger
Hello lovely listeners!We are back in your ears on this fine autumn morning (apologies for the lateness of this), with our new Ten Minute Tuesdays, where we get straight into a deep dive episode. Obviously in our true Aimee + Kat fashion, we couldn't keep to the ten minute mark, but we feel there is a lot to discuss with anger.We answer the following questions: - What is the function of anger? - How anger acts as a coping mechanism - The difference between anger vs aggression- Are some of us more vulnerable than others to experiencing anger? - When does anger become a problem? - What to do when you feel angry + strategies that may help to manage this powerful emotion. We hope you enjoy, Aimee + Kat The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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.

Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 28min
Besties, frenemies + the fizzle | Navigating adult friendships
Hello! We are back in your ears for another deep dive ep! We are discussing the complex world of adult friendships. We often receive so much guidance on relationships, but rarely do we receive assistance with navigating adult friendships. How do we know if we even like our friends? What are the red flags of a toxic friendships the green flags of a good friendship ? How do you break up with a toxic friendships? Why is it so damn hard to make friends as an adult?Of course, we delve into the science of friendships, why we need them and why they are so important to our overall health. We hope you enjoy, Aimee + Kat The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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.

Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 20min
Q + A | high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, narcissism + more
tw: domestic violenceHello! We are back in your ears for the first Q + A for the year :)We are answering a whole bunch of interesting questions, such as dealing with perfectionism, high functioning anxiety, stonewalling the narcissist, maintaining motivation at Uni, helping someone who does not want to go to therapy and more :) We hope you enjoy, Aimee + Kat The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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.

Jan 24, 2021 • 1h 11min
#NoFilter | the impact of filters on our mental health
tw: body dysmorphia, OCD + face/body fixation, checking behavioursHello lovely listeners!We're back for our first ep of 2021 and we've got a goodie. In this ep we talk allll things filters, presets and any face/ body modification apps and the impact this has on our mental health. We deep dive into the neurological processes behind our addictions to filters and body enhancing apps, and the long term mental health impacts. We also discuss some very interesting poll results our listeners spoke about. We hope you enjoy, Aimee + Kat The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice. Lifeline: 13 11 14 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.