{"podcast":{"title":"The Psychology of your 20s","slug":"the-psychology-of-your-20s-4434262","podcast_index_feed_id":4434262,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/bc44988a-a82a-4291-ab8b-afdd01187fa8/39e2f432-53df-43b8-a7b9-afdd01187fc4/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://sbeghenjemma.wixsite.com/20spsychologypodcast","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/bc44988a-a82a-4291-ab8b-afdd01187fa8/image.jpg?t=1749835168&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":437,"summary":"A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T14:20:19.906854+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-psychology-of-your-20s-4434262"},"episode":{"title":"422. The psychology of Peter Pan Syndrome","slug":"422-the-psychology-of-peter-pan-syndrome","published_at":"2026-05-28T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-psychology-of-your-20s-4434262/422-the-psychology-of-peter-pan-syndrome","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-psychology-of-your-20s-4434262","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/the-psychology-of-your-20-s/422-the-psychology-of-peter-pan-syndrome","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/f842d9/podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/bc44988a-a82a-4291-ab8b-afdd01187fa8/405cd9b6-387b-4fdc-8770-b4570102676a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=39e2f432-53df-43b8-a7b9-afdd01187fc4","summary":"We’re all familiar with the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up: Peter Pan. But when someone displays similar traits in real life - issues with commitment, responsibilities, and adulting in general - they might be experiencing what’s referred to as Peter Pan Syndrome. In this episode, we break down the psychology of Peter Pan Syndrome, including why it happens, the frustration it causes those in its orbit, and how to learn to grow up - at last. We unpack:  • The key characteristics of Peter Pan Syndrome • Why being coddled or never disciplined as a child can lead to struggles with ‘adulting’  • How ‘Wendy Syndrome’ can act as an enabler for Peter Pan Syndrome • What it feels like to date someone with Peter Pan Syndrome • How to overcome Peter Pan Syndrome Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com   Our favourite sources:  www.health.clevelandclinic.org/peter-pan-syndrome https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-do-life/201605/the-peter-pan-syndrome   https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1006.8462&rep=rep1&type=pdf The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.","meta_description":"We’re all familiar with the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up: Peter Pan. But when someone displays similar traits in real life - issues w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2141,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-psychology-of-your-20s-4434262/episodes/422-the-psychology-of-peter-pan-syndrome/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-psychology-of-your-20s-4434262/422-the-psychology-of-peter-pan-syndrome.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}