685. Rethink Your Twenties: Dr. Meg Jay On What You Should Really Get Done This Decade

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement

4.5 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 87 minutes

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In this episode, renowned psychologist and author of the new book, The Twentysomething Treatment, Dr. Meg Jay dives into the complexities of life in your twenties. Meg addresses the common struggles faced by young adults, such as anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming pressure to meet societal milestones. Ahead, Lindsey and Meg discuss the psychological phenomena known as the "liking gap" and the negative skew of the twenty-something brain. Plus, discover why the twenties are a foundation-building period rather than a peak to have everything figured out. Meg also offers alternative views on medication and overdiagnosis in young adults, touching on the significant role of meaningful relationships and skill-building during this decade. Meg reminds us that life does indeed improve with age, and the twenties are only just the beginning! We also talk about: The impact of unrealistic expectations set by social media on mental health The changing societal benchmarks for major life events like marriage + parenthood The importance of intimate relationships + communication in your twenties Techniques to shift from catastrophic thinking to focusing on factual thinking The influence of pornography on young adults' perception of relationships + intimacy Building a career + life grounded in real experiences rather than fleeting desires Confronting uncertainty in personal + professional life paths Resources: Website: https://megjay.com/about/ Book: The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age Instagram: @drmegjay TikTok: @drmegjay X/Twitter: @drmegjay Threads: @drmegjay Sponsors: IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Ritual | Start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/ALMOST30. Jenni Kayne | Find your new uniform at jennikayne.com. Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code Almost30 at checkout. ASPCA | To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Almost 30 Podcast. I'm Lindsay and I'm Krista and we're your hosts, guides and friends on this path.
0:07.0	Almost 30 is not about your age, it's about the feeling.
0:11.0	All of us are almost something seeking community and resources
0:14.7	to support the rumblings of transformation within us. Our conversations are deep dives
0:19.3	shepherded by our insatiable curiosity and desire for connection, enduring inspiration, and a sense of levity that we can all benefit from.
0:28.5	We're looking to find the magic in the human experience.
0:31.5	Buckle up, baby.
0:33.0	Your evolution is waiting.
0:38.1	Hi, you guys.
0:39.3	Welcome to almost 30.
0:41.1	Welcome to the show.
0:41.9	It's Lindsay and Krista.
0:43.0	What up, it's your girls.
0:44.0	Put up.
0:45.0	We're here to support you.
0:46.0	We're here to love you.
0:47.0	We're here to have a good time.
0:48.0	We're so glad you're here.
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0:55.5	Hoohooohoo! That's what they say. That's what they say when we see him in the street.
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