The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health

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Welcome to psychology for the rest of us. Host Dr. Monica Johnson takes the science of psychology and makes it both entertaining and relatable. Using a sympathetic ear and evidence-based research, she explains the ‘why’ behind emotions like joy, anger, fear, trust, and anxiety, and helps you better understand the relationships you form with your friends, family, coworkers, and yourself. Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride.

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09.29.2023 A journey through gender identity with Bobby Temps Bobby Temps joins Savvy Psychologist to discuss gender identity and expression.
09.22.2023 Are you too controlling or out of control? Are we totally out of control or too much in control?
09.15.2023 10 factors keeping you in bad relationships Here are ten reasons why people tell me they stay in bad relationships.
09.08.2023 A family portrait of mental illness with Meg Kissinger
09.01.2023 How to Engage Socially When You're Feeling Anxious Feeling anxious, introverted, or awkward in social situations? You're not alone. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, gives you a few tips for calming your nerves before engaging socially.
08.25.2023 Journaling for your mental health Emma McAdam from Therapy in a Nutshell joins to talk about journaling.
08.18.2023 4 reasons your diets fail When you’re developing a diet, actually think through if it’s something that you can reasonably maintain for the long term.
08.11.2023 How to navigate sexual desire discrepancy An interview with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer A. Vencill.
08.04.2023 11 physical signs of a panic attack In order to understand panic attacks, we must first understand our own nervous system.
07.28.2023 You’ve got 99 problems—here are 4 solutions If you follow these guidelines and tailor them to the nuances of your own life, they can work.
07.21.2023 8 signs you’re sensitive to rejection How many of you have spent days or weeks patrolling someone’s social media, re-re-re-re-reading text exchanges, and internally chastising yourself for being inadequate or unlovable? Don’t be sheepish, it’s okay to acknowledge it.
07.14.2023 3 factors affecting the love in your life I get so many questions about love and dating in my office and from my listeners on a daily basis that I think it’s time to talk about it.
07.07.2023 The 3 Functions of Emotions Emotions—what are they good for? Today we're going to talk about what functions emotions serve and how to use them as tools in our everyday lives.
06.30.2023 How Trauma Hijacks the Brain Trauma can disrupt the cohesion between the three parts of your brain. Reflect on how each of your three brains responds in different situations, and use that information to help identify interventions that can help reduce the impact of these ...
06.23.2023 How to cope when your identity is political Since it's pride month, we'll particularly focus on LGTBQIA+ communities.
06.16.2023 9 signs that you may have Borderline Personality Disorder We’re going to hit up the DSM-5-TR and explore the criteria for BPD.
06.09.2023 4 ways to HEAL your outlook You all know that I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and that I love acronyms—and today’s episode includes both!
06.02.2023 How to tame your inner critic with Rachel Turow How are self-talk and self-criticism different?
05.19.2023 7 physical effects of depression I often talk to people who want to attribute their physical symptoms to other causes when it could simply be a symptom or consequence of their depression or other mental health issues.
05.12.2023 10 tips for dealing with entitled people There are strategies that can be used to cope with entitled people, both in personal and professional settings.
05.05.2023 How to cope with the loss of a loved one Grief is a process that can unfold over time, so it won’t always look the same, even in the same person.
04.28.2023 7 ways to cope with dissociation Do you have moments where you feel out of touch with yourself, feel detached, or like time is passing too slowly or quickly?
04.21.2023 6 skills of mindfulness you may be missing If you’ve been looking for an entry point into mindfulness, I got you!
04.17.2023 Introducing The Mel Robbins Podcast You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast has a simple mission - to inspire, motivate, and empower you with the tools and advice you need to create a better life. Mel ...
04.14.2023 The limits of self-help Is self-help always a good thing? How can you utilize it for your best interests?
04.07.2023 How to ReGAIN your cool after being triggered Do you need a few quick and dirty tips on how to deal with triggers?
03.31.2023 How to set limits and hold boundaries A special bonus episode from the Project Parenthood podcast.
03.24.2023 8 signs you may depend too much on others Had you heard of dependent personality disorder before this episode?
03.17.2023 Why being too independent can actually be a problem Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.
03.10.2023 How losing a baby affects your mental health Many times people who have experienced perinatal loss don’t talk about it. Well, today we are changing that!
03.03.2023 5 factors that inhibit sexual enjoyment for women It’s Women’s History Month, and in honor of that, we are going to talk about female sexuality today.
02.24.2023 Does racism impact your health? It’s Black History Month and we are going to finish out the month by talking about racial trauma.
02.20.2023 Hello Sleep #3: Why perfect sleep hygiene backfires and what to do instead Dr. Jade Wu helps you meet snooze challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.
02.17.2023 More common tactics of coercive relationships Let’s discuss more tactics and signs that you may be in a coercive relationship.
02.13.2023 Hello Sleep #2: Got a busy brain at night? Here’s how to calm it and get back to sleep. Dr. Jade Wu helps you meet snooze challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.
02.10.2023 Isolation and coercive control: are you in a controlling relationship? Coercive control is deadly serious.
02.06.2023 Hello Sleep #1: 4 biggest myths about sleep For the next 3 weeks, Dr. Jade Wu will help you meet snooze challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.
02.03.2023 8 qualities to unlock your true self Once we unburden our exiles and our parts no longer feel the need to act in extreme ways, they can settle down.
01.27.2023 Exiles, managers, and firefighters: 3 parts hindering your true self Have you ever felt like you had different parts inside competing for control? Have you sabotaged yourself and wondered later why you did that? Or felt conflicted in a way that you had trouble reconciling? In this episode we are ...
01.20.2023 Are you a perfectionist or do you have OCPD? One study found that OCPD is the most common personality disorder followed by narcissistic and borderline personality disorders.
01.13.2023 Why New Year’s resolutions fail These basic strategies may increase the likelihood that your resolutions will succeed.
01.06.2023 How to PLEASE your body and mind If you neglect your body, it will have a negative impact on your mental and emotional well-being.
12.30.2022 How do boundaries and self-esteem affect your relationships? Thinking about our relationship patterns in terms of self-esteem and shame can help us understand our behaviors and where relationships go wrong. No matter where you fall on The Relationship Grid, we want to strive for the middle path between ...
12.23.2022 6 ways to cope with suicidal thoughts and behaviors Suicidal thoughts are a lot more common than you might think. That's why it's crucial to be aware of suicidal behaviors in yourself or friends and family, and ways you can prevent suicide.
12.16.2022 The facts of narcissistic personality disorder Over the last handful of years, it can feel like every “bad boyfriend” or “sketchy politician” has been given the label of a narcissist.
12.09.2022 Being tidy is not the same as having OCD Let me tell you, simply because you like to Marie Kondo your apartment or are a bit of a perfectionist does not make you OCD.
12.02.2022 Is Monogamy Right For You? Monogamy is great—when it works. But ethical non-monogamy can be a great and healthy alternative.
11.25.2022 7 Tips to Avoid SADness If you feel your mood shift with the seasons, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Taking care your body by establishing a healthy sleep schedule, exercising, and eating well can go a long way towards combatting SAD symptoms. Additionally, light ...
11.18.2022 The facts of bipolar disorder Seeing an interaction on TV inspired me to teach you all a little about bipolar disorder.
11.15.2022 Meditation: Inner Critic Our Savvy Psychologist Meditation series continues.

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