logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
32m 43s

140. The psychology of envy

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Envy is ingrained into our human psyche, each and every one of us has, at times, compared ourselves to someone who has more, or possesses a quality or a level of success that we don't, and felt that familiar spike of pain. In today's episode we break down the psychology behind envy, and why it reflects a deeper insecurity in ourselves we are not ready to recognise. We explore: 

  • The prevalence of envy in our 20s
  • The primal origins of envy
  • Envy vs. Jealousy vs. Greed 
  • How envy shows up in our behaviour 
  • How to stop comparing ourselves to others
  • How to be satisfied with what we have 

If you want to become friends with that green-eyed monster, this episode is for you. Listen now! 

 

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/ 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Feb 5
382. How is AI actually impacting our brains?
AI has transformed the way we work, the way we ask questions, and the way we function as a society. But what impact has it had on our minds? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the ways that this new-found convenience has come at a cognitive cost. We explore:• Why a wider focus o ... Show More
52m 41s
Feb 2
381. Are friendships REALLY meant to be inconvenient?
Everyone wants a village? No one wants to be a villager? In a world obsessed with protecting our peace, optimising our time, and cutting off anything that feels draining ... have we accidentally made friendship optional? In this episode, we’re unpacking the psychology behind frie ... Show More
45m 50s
Jan 31
380. A big life update...
Finally sharing all the details of the last few months ... and what a recent announcement means for the podcast going forward! Happy listening! Watch on Netflix Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @t ... Show More
18m 30s
Recommended Episodes
May 2022
157. Rewind episode: Jealousy, Self-comparison, + Codependency
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we're going to talk about something that most people would deny- the fact that we all get jealous. But what if instead of shoving it down in a well of shame, we instead took a moment to process it?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 4 ... Show More
26m 5s
Jul 2023
4 Types of Jealousy and 8 Strategies to Use it Wisely
<p>Have you ever experienced envy or jealousy, those emotions that arise when we compare ourselves to others?&nbsp;</p> <p>What is the difference between these two emotions, and how can we navigate them in our lives?&nbsp;</p> <p>Welcome to the On Purpose podcast, and today we wi ... Show More
45m 23s
Apr 2023
Episode 35. Envy. A hidden force within human relations
Envy can arise wherever there exists inequality between people: in societies and families, between siblings, genders, and generations. “Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay” (R.W. Emerson). Envy has a bad reputation, at times even considered taboo, and yet still it prov ... Show More
38m 53s
Apr 2023
Understanding the Thin Line Between Jealousy and Envy
https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/content.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM580_JealousyVsEnvy.mp3 How do you handle jealousy and envy? Everyone has experienced these two emotions at some point in their life. But you may not know that they can both teach yo ... Show More
33m 21s
Aug 2022
Jealousy and Competition
We know that if we want to go far, we need to go together, and yet many of us struggle with feelings of jealousy, rivalry, and competition. Anna has a relatively healthy relationship with jealousy in that she can admit when she feels it, but she doesn't personalize it. Same goes ... Show More
56m 53s
Dec 2018
60. Jealousy & Envy
In this episode, I talk about the differences between jealousy and envy and how they relate to other emotions. They both hinge on the thought that you need something external - money, a certain job, a romantic partner, a friend - to be happy and that you will be unhappy without i ... Show More
30m 9s
Aug 2021
115. Jealousy, Comparison, & Codependency
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of The Self Love Fix Podcast, I'm talking about how jealousy and comparison relate to codependency. I'll also break down the steps on how to stop comparing yourself to others and how to finally overcome the jealousy!</span></p> < ... Show More
26m 16s
Sep 2016
How to Overcome Jealousy
<p>Episode 174 - What is jealousy? At it's core it is desire for something for something that we do not have that someone else does. The problem with jealousy is that when we become jealous we push whatever it is that we want away from us. In this episode I speak about how to ove ... Show More
8m 43s
May 2016
Ep 112 - How to Overcome Jealousy
<p>What is jealousy? At it's core it is desire for something for something that we do not have that someone else does. The problem with jealousy is that when we become jealous we push whatever it is that we want away from us. In this episode I speak about how to overcome jealousy ... Show More
8m 43s