<p>Why does personal growth sometimes feel like a quiet loss? Ever look back at an old photo and feel a strange mix of nostalgia and sadness for the person you once were? You're evolving, becoming stronger, wiser, but there's still a strange ache for the person you used to be. In today's episode, we explore the psychology behind this often-unspoken phenomenon of grieving our past selves.</p> <p>Things we discuss:</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">What it means to grieve a former 'you’</li> <li aria-level="1">The role of disenfranchised grief </li> <li aria-level="1">The ‘nostalgia trap’</li> <li aria-level="1">Our evolving sense of self and the fluidity of identity</li> <li aria-level="1">Why we romanticise the past</li> <li aria-level="1">How we can integrate past versions of ourselves and embracing growth</li> </ul> <p>If you've ever felt that subtle pang for a past version of yourself, this episode is for you!</p> <p>Listen to Mantra:<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/"> </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ckds0BoJDDpODInN9cWcc?si=b6ad5d555c1940e0">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ckds0BoJDDpODInN9cWcc?si=b6ad5d555c1940e0</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a></p> <p>For business: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>