412. Does your frontal lobe ACTUALLY develop at 25?

412. Does your frontal lobe ACTUALLY develop at 25?

The Psychology of your 20s · 2026-05-02

Where did this myth that our frontal lobe develops at 25 actually come from? What does the death penalty and Leonardo DiCaprio have in common? You've probably seen TikToks, videos, tweets, memes, but what is the truth about brain maturity? That is what we're breaking down today, including: 

Why brain development is a lot more complicated than a number The specific role of the frontal lobe  The early 2000s research that defined how we see brain development  Why our brain actually develops in spurts  The good news for 20 somethings 

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The Psychology of your 20s

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. 

 

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