Listener sentiment
Listeners remain overwhelmingly positive about "The Psychology of your 20s," with praise centered on host Jemma Sbeg's soothing voice, genuine warmth, and research-backed approach to topics like anxiety, trauma bonding, loneliness, and self-worth. Reviewers across a wide age range — from their early twenties into their fifties and sixties — repeatedly describe the show as therapeutic, validating, and even life-changing, with many noting that specific episodes arrived at exactly the moment they needed them. The most prominent friction point continues to be advertising: in addition to long-standing complaints about the volume of mid-roll ads disrupting the show's emotional sincerity, a new strain of criticism has emerged from listeners encountering the podcast's promotional ads on other shows and finding them intrusive. A handful of recent low ratings also take issue with specific episodes lacking scientific rigor, and a few mention minor audio issues such as mouth sounds. Despite these complaints, the podcast maintains a deeply loyal audience that feels personally seen and supported by Jemma's blend of psychological insight and human vulnerability.
Apple4.7 · 279
Summary generated Aug 11, 2026
