In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson unpacks the different types of boredom, from the relaxed detachment of indifferent boredom to the restless uncertainty of calibrating boredom.

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Narcissistic personality disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here’s why not every jerk you come across can be called a narcissist.

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Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how bipolar disorder works.

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Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.

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OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works.

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Are you sick of getting stuck in the what-ifs? When your brain goes to every possible scenario there are ways to pull out of it. Here are the ways to stop the what if game. 

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As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process.

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How to cope with rejection and a few benefits of doing the hard work.

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How to find meaning despite not having perfect circumstances.

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There are so many things happening in the world that are potentially triggering for folks. On this episode of the Savvy Psychologist you will learn how to handle your emotional triggers through a useful acronym that will EMPOWER you to cope in a healthy way. 

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