Psychology In Real Life

About Psychology In Real Life

Psychology IRL is where psychology meets real life—no jargon, no fluff, just practical insights you can actually use. Hosted by Jemma, a coach and researcher with an MSc in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, this podcast takes psychology out of the textbooks and into everyday situations. If you’re curious about how to build better habits, improve your mindset, or just understand yourself (and others) a little better, you’re in the right place. Each episode breaks down research-backed psychology into simple, actionable strategies to help you thrive—whether at work, in relationships, or in your personal growth journey.

Publisher

Jemma Broadstock

Category

business · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2022

Latest episode

15 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Aug 2025

   Is 'wasting time' better for us than optimisation?

   With the ability to have an AI assistant, a robot cleaner and automate all business processes, are we becoming happier with our free time... or are we actually feeling busier and more spread thin than ever? In this episode I talk about the anxiety that comes with the fear of wasting time or not having enough hours in the day and why viewing time may well be backwards if we want to live happy and fulfilling lives.

2. 

   4 Jul 2025

   Online creators are burning out quicker than ever

   I'm seeing a pattern of online creators, influencers and entrepreneurs burning out at record speed and honestly, I'm not surprised! There is so much happening behind the scenes in these social-media heavy industries that can contribute to burnout when we compare it to more 'traditional' jobs and so in this episode I'm going to cover some of the main things that I think are contributing to this mass burnout.

3. 

   28 Mar 2025

   Are 'good girls' more likely to burnout?

   As a self-identified recovering good girl, I came out the other side of burnout convinced that my people pleasing 'yes' mentality had massively contributed to why I was so exhausted, drained, and ultimately walked away from my previous business altogether. Now, as a burnout researcher, I am clearer on exactly what led me to burnout and for my fellow good girls, you definitely need to listen to this one!

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