284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?
284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?  
Podcast: The Psychology of your 20s
Published On: Wed Mar 19 2025
Description: Today, let's talk about the pandemic skip and the lost years of our 20s that many of us are still trying to catch up on. Covid-19 was such a period of collective trauma, and a lot of us feel frozen in time, having missed out on key experiences, developmental milestones and opportunities during our 20s because of it. In today's episode, we discuss:  What is the 'pandemic pause' The 3 ways the pandemic altered us  The consequence of missing out  How the pandemic impacted dating and friendship  Should you take a gap year?  The 4 best tips for overcoming pandemic skip  Trust me, if you're experiencing grief over your lost years, you're not alone! Listen now!   PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com    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.