18th June, 2021

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 + […]

1st April, 2021

Q + A | toxic parenting, panic attacks + dermatillomania

tw: domestic violence, abuse Hello! 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 […]

1st April, 2021

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 […]

1st April, 2021

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 […]

1st April, 2021

Q + A | high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, narcissism + more

tw: domestic violence Hello! 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 […]

1st April, 2021

#NoFilter | the impact of filters on our mental health

tw: body dysmorphia, OCD + face/body fixation, checking behaviours Hello 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 […]

1st April, 2021

Dear 2020, what the duck?

Hello lovely listeners! Well, what a big year we have had. From natural disasters, to a global pandemic, to social unrest, this year has been a really challenging one particularly for our mental health. We divulge our years, discuss what we’ve learnt, share some listener statistics and opinions on their year + explore some listener […]

26th November, 2020

Understanding Sociopathy + Psychopathy

tw; this episode discussed violence, abuse and neglect. Hello! We are SO sorry for our tardiness this episode, it’s a busy time of year for us! But we have a goodie coming your way today. In today’s episode we delve into the criminal masterminds of sociopathy and psychopathy, also known as Anti-Social Personality Disorder. We […]

1st November, 2020

Understanding codependency in relationships | Q + A: coming out of lockdown

tw: domestic violence, physical + emotional abuse Hello lovely listeners, We are so sorry for the mini hiatus, we’ve have both been very busy the last few weeks. This episode we discuss all things codependency, what it is, where it comes from, is it healthy in relationships and strategies that may help if you are […]

13th October, 2020

Gut feeling | Understanding the link between gut health + anxiety

tw: binge eating, disordered eating content Hello listeners! We have a highly requested episode for you guys, we sit down with the effervescent Georgie Collinson a naturopath, nutritionist + anxiety mindset coach. We talk all things gut health, the effect of micro and macro nutrients on our mood and we answer some listener questions about […]

30th September, 2020

Child’s play | Nurturing + reconnecting to your inner child as an adult

tw: this episode discusses sexual, physical assault + trauma and may be a trigger for some. Hello lovely listeners! This week we are exploring the inner child. From healing childhood trauma to reconnecting with your inner child through adult play, we dive deep into why it’s so important to acknowledge, heal + reconnect with your inner […]

15th September, 2020

Olivia Molly Rogers | recovery, mental health + life as a Speech Pathologist

tw: eating disorders, suicidal ideation Hello lovely listeners! We have an extremely exciting episode for you guys this week Since being crowned Miss Universe in 20117, Olivia Molly Rogers sprung into the public eye. Since then, Olivia is a keen mental health advocate and speaks so candidly about her experiences with an eating disorders, anxiety […]

8th September, 2020

Q + A | loneliness, eating disorders, social anxiety + more

Hello amazing listeners, We have a fully loaded ep for you this week. We have been getting SO many questions from you guys, so we had to dedicate a whole ep for questions + answers. We answer questions relating to our shiny new biz, the Psych Collaborative as well as questions such as: – how […]

28th August, 2020

Understanding Internalised Misogyny + Sexism

Aloha lovely listeners, We have an epic episode for you guys this week. We wanted to discuss all things internalised misogyny + sexism. We explore the psychological function of gender bias, as well as the psychological processes that perpetuate these behaviours. We also discuss the recent backlash from the WAP video. The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=en […]

18th August, 2020

Body Positivity + Mental Health w. @FITMELAURA

Howdy lovely listeners, We have an epic episode for you guys this week (worth the wait, we promise!). We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Laura or @fitmelaura as she is well known, to talk allllll things loving our bodies, changing the fitness industry + her journey with mental health.  Laura is an […]

7th August, 2020

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Hello lovely listeners! Happy Thursday. You may have been hearing Bipolar Disorder in the media a lot at the moment.  So we thought it would be the perfect time to clarify and provide education into living with Bipolar and what exactly Bipolar Disorder is. We delve into types of BD, symptoms, and treatment options. Later […]

26th July, 2020

Q + A | toxic relationships, how to fight with your partner + drama queens AND a *special announcement!*

We’re baaaaaack! Hello lovely listeners, it has been a minute We are feeling refreshed and ready to be back for Season 3. We have some big things coming. In this episode we thought we would answer heaps of the questions you guys have been sending us via our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/ over the last few months. […]

17th June, 2020

The psychological impact of acne

Hello listeners! This is our last ep of the season, but it’s a goodie! In the episode we discuss the psychological effects of acne and the domino effect it can have into our lives. We also share our personal stories of experiencing acne as teens and adults. We hope you enjoy this ep, and we […]

10th June, 2020

POTS | Sarah’s story

Helllo lovelies!  We have been a little quiet on here, but we promise this episode is worth the wait.  We have a brand spankin’ new episode this week to discuss what it’s like living with a long-term health condition called POTS. We talk to our dear friend Sarah who has an incredibly inspiring story, from […]

26th May, 2020

Self-compassion + the self-critic | how to become your own best friend

Hello lovely listeners! It’s Tuuuuuesday, which means another episode from us. It’s also the last week of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth In the spirit of the last episode of May, we thought we would bring on our lovely colleague, friend and amazing counsellor, Thilini to talk all things self-compassion. We discuss why we tend to be overly self-critical, […]

18th May, 2020

A beginners guide to mindfulness + a guided exercise we use w. clients

Welcome back to part two of our mindfulness + relaxation episodes for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth  We’re in an extremely stressful climate, and there’s no better time to focus on being more mindful and in the present, and less mindless and far away.  To celebrate #mentalhealthawarenessmonth this May, we have decided to take you guys through a guided […]

11th May, 2020

Stressed or anxious? Try this Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise

Feel like you’ve got 1000 tabs open? Feel like days are flying by, you drive to work and have no idea how you got there? Do you feel like you’re there physically, but mentally you’re off on a far away island?  We feel you!  We’re in an extremely stressful climate, and there’s no better time […]

4th May, 2020

Men’s mental health Q + A | depression, male body image + break-ups.

Hello lovely listeners! It’s Tuesday again, which means another episode from us 🙌🏽 Although not just any episode, we have a very special guest joining us today. In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month we have decided to do something a little different this month and introduce some guest speakers and new episode formats. […]

27th April, 2020

Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Always portrayed with excessive hand washing or immaculate tidiness – this week we are talking all things Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or (OCD) We delve into what exactly OCD is, how it develops, discuss the thought-action fusion and  explore common treatment strategies. We also answer a listener question on how OCD is related to eating disorders. […]

21st April, 2020

Q + A | eating disorders, low libido, relationships + depression

Hello lovely listeners,  Another week means another episode from us. We decided to bring back a Q+ A episode to answer all the questions you guys have sent to us via our Instagram @thepsychologysisters  We discuss a whole range of topics from supporting a friend with an eating disorder to depression to being single + […]

13th April, 2020

Social Anxiety | why we feel it + strategies to cope with it

Hello lovely listeners! Happy Tuesday. In today’s episode we are talking all things social anxiety, why it develops, where it comes from + how to cope with it. We discuss strategies we use with our clients to help them overcome social anxiety. We also answer some listener questions on social anxiety. Please see below for […]

6th April, 2020

The master manipulators | how to identify and cope with a narcissist

Hello lovely listeners, We wanted to give you a bit of a break from COVID-19 news to bring you into the extremely complex + fascinating world of narcissists. When does over confidence become narcissism? When does the ego overtake empathy and insight? We discuss why people express narcissistic traits, where it comes from and ways […]

31st March, 2020

Healing childhood trauma in adulthood

Hello lovely listeners! We hope you are surviving lockdown and self- isolation.  We thought we’d take a quick break from COVID-19 discussions to bring you a distraction into childhood trauma. In this ep, we delve deep into what childhood trauma looks like, the different types of trauma, how trauma can manifest into our current day […]

23rd March, 2020

Mini ep: looking after your mental health in isolation + quarantine during COVID-19

It is certainly an eerie and unsettling time at the moment with COVID – 19 In this mini ep we offer some quick strategies to help you to look after your mental health during isolation and quarantine. Please reach out and reach out for help from the below resources: Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak Suicide […]

16th March, 2020

Radical self-acceptance + how to stop hating your body

Please note the content shared in this ep is not personalised and does not replace personalised advice from a mental health or health professional  This episode does discuss disordered eating and self-harm, and may be triggering for some.  Hello everyone! This episode has been a very highly requested episode from you guys, we are talking […]

2nd March, 2020

Binge Eating | how to break the cycle

This week we are talking all things binge eating!  In this episode we discuss why binge eating occurs, where it comes from, how we get stuck in the vicious cycle and ways to get out.  We also answer some listener questions on binge eating + in the fast and the curious we discuss the hysteria […]

24th February, 2020

LGBTQI | why we need to care about gender + sexuality in 2020

Hello lovely listeners.  As this weekend is the celebration of our LGBTQIA+  community with Mardi Gras, we thought it was incredibly helpful to unpack all things gender and sexuality, and why it’s so incredible important to know pronouns, acronyms and develop understanding of the LGBTQI community, especially in 2020. We also discuss ways to be […]

17th February, 2020

The science of heartbreak | how to heal a broken heart

Ahhh yes, heartbreak.  The gut-wrenching, heart-exploding, stomach-dropping feeling that is heartbreak. Your heart feels like it’s been ripped out of your chest and you just want to crawl into a hole and live there forever.  In this episode we divulge the scientific, evolutionary and psychological response to heart break, and why it hits us SO […]

10th February, 2020

New Year, New You?

Hello fam! In this episode we discuss why we fail at New Years Resolutions and offer some handy tips and tricks to stay on track. We also discuss why many factors such as previous resolutions, enjoyment, pleasure, personality types and importance of a resolution may predict our adherence to our goals. We also acknowledge why […]

3rd February, 2020

Eco worriers | the rise of eco-anxiety

Hello fam!  Welcome back to part two of our environmental psychology episodes. In this ep we discuss the rise of eco-anxiety, the associated cognitive dissonance that comes with ecological and environmental anxiety, when does your worry start to slip into a clinical diagnosis of anxiety, plus some techniques to cope if you are feeling anxious and […]

28th January, 2020

Fear, trauma + grief: Our psychological responses to the Aussie bushfires

Hello lovely listeners, Given the tragic Christmas period Australia faced, we thought it was extremely important to discuss the common psychological responses to natural disasters. We discuss how the bushfires and natural disasters in general, can have a chronic psychological effect on those impacted directly and indirectly.  In this episode we divulge different types of […]

16th December, 2019

Q + A | procrastination, people pleasing, coping with anger + toxic workplaces.

Hello + happy Tuesday our divine listeners!  This is our last episode for the year + a festive one at that!  We answer some of your questions you all so thoughtfully sent through via our instagram @thepsychologysisters and discuss a plethora of issues, from procrastination at Uni, to dealing with anger, to toxic relationships within […]

2nd December, 2019

Understanding grief + loss | the five stages

Hello lovely people! Happy Tuesday!  In today’s episode we discuss grief, loss and bereavement as well as exploring each stage of the Kubler-Ross 5 stages of grief. We uncover why the bereavement period can be an incredibly emotional time can feel so unbearable and can affect all parts of your everyday life.  We explore why […]

25th November, 2019

The trait debate | the psychology of our personality

Hello lovely listeners! Ah yes, you’ve probably all shamefully taken those personality Facebook quizzes – which snack am I? Which Friends character would I mostly likely be? Which animal am I? As humans we all delight in knowing our personality and what clean cut box we fit into. There’s a sense of shared camaraderie with […]

21st November, 2019

Depression | causes, symptoms + strategies for treatment

Hello everyone!  This week we are talking about one of the leading mental health concerns in the world – depression.In this episode we explain the complexities of clinical depression and the various symptoms of depression that people may experience. We discuss some of the causes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) , and we look at […]

11th November, 2019

Money money money | the psychology behind our spending habits

Too much month at the end of your money?  Or feeling like everyone’s saving for a house and got their life together except you? In this episode Aimee + Kat discuss where our money behaviours come from, the money mind traps we can get caught in and the neuroscience behind spending and saving money.  We […]

4th November, 2019

Men do cry | redefining masculinity and men’s mental health

Hello lovely listeners! Happy Tuesday! We had a request from a lovely listener who asked us to discuss the male experience of mental health. Also in the spirit of Movember – we thought it was an extremely important topic to put at the top of our list. In this episode, we dive deep into why […]

28th October, 2019

Infidelity | is it always black and white?

Hello everyone! Happpppy Tuesday!  Cheating, why do people do it? Is it always unforgivable? Or are we able to come back from it?  In this episode, our resident sex and relationship psychologist Manja is back to discuss infidelity. We answer all your questions from once a cheater always a cheater? To should I tell my […]

25th October, 2019

Mini ep: the pathways we took to become a registered psychologist + psychotherapist in Aus

You asked, we answered.  Aimee and I detail what we did at Uni (including undergrad and post grad) as well as work experience + other things needed to become registered, as well as what we do now + our future plans.

21st October, 2019

Goal digger | motivation, discipline + productivity

Helllllllo lovely listeners! Ever feel like you there’s not enough hours in the day and your to-do list just keeps getting bigger and bigger? Do you ever procrastinate? Or don’t know why you always start your goals fresh on Monday and by Friday you’re completely over it?  In this episode we dive deep into what […]

13th October, 2019

Suicide | the conversation that can save a life

In this episode Aimee + Kat discuss the incredibly complex, vulnerable and at times uncomfortable topic of suicide.  We discuss red flags to look out for, both behaviourally and emotionally, as well as how to how those life changing conversations that might just save a life.

3rd October, 2019

Is the Pill making you crazy?

Hellllllo + happy Monday!  Weight gain, acne, nausea. We hear so often about the physical side effects of the contraceptive Pill, but what about the psychological and emotional side effects? We might think ‘I’m moody or sad but it’s just me’ but is there more to it?  How much impact can the Pill have on […]

29th September, 2019

Am I weird? Q + A

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 […]

22nd September, 2019

Make or break? Navigating the stages of relationships

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, […]

16th September, 2019

Feel like a fraud? Join the club

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 […]

9th September, 2019

“I must be crazy” – debunking the myths of going to therapy

“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.  […]

27th August, 2019

Let’s talk about sex, baby

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. 

20th August, 2019

Mean Girls

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 […]

12th August, 2019

Should I stay or should I go? Toxic relationships and red flags

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 […]

4th August, 2019

Some ugly truths behind the Law of Attraction and Manifesting

You may have heard people talk about manifesting, vision boards and the Law of Attraction (LOA). Today we explore the science behind manifesting and the LOA, and provide a critical analysis of this popular worldwide phenomenon. 

27th July, 2019

How happy should I be?

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?”

21st July, 2019

Is saying yes ruining your life?

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.

2nd July, 2019

How does exercise affect your brain? + tips on how to stop the negative self-talk

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. 

23rd June, 2019

Can food affect your mental health? And why diets fail

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.

17th June, 2019

Anxiety | causes, symptoms and tips to manage anxiety

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. 

3rd June, 2019

The five love languages

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.

28th May, 2019

Attachment theory | can our childhood impact on dating + relationships?

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 […]

15th May, 2019

Is our social media diet making us sad?

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 […]