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

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.
11.11.2022 Safety behaviors that are actually harming you (Part 2) These unhelpful approach strategies are like busywork for the mind.
11.04.2022 Safety behaviors that are actually harming you (Part 1) These reactions to anxiety are actually making your experience of fear worse.
10.28.2022 What is Illness Anxiety Disorder? Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD) may not be familiar to you, but here’s a word which may be: hypochondriac.
10.21.2022 3 facts to better understand worry Do you worry that perhaps you worry too much?
10.14.2022 7 ways to distract yourself from your problems—in a healthy way The way I describe the Distract skill with patients is that there is a problem that needs to be solved, but now ain’t the time.
10.11.2022 Meditation: Loving Kindness Our first Savvy Psychologist Meditation!
10.07.2022 How to fight back against communication assassins Which counterattack do you want to practice?
09.30.2022 4 communication assassins that end relationships Which assassin tries to take out your relationships?
09.23.2022 How to win at the “what if” game What if you could win this game by not even playing it in the first place?
09.16.2022 6 practical rules for setting boundaries in your relationships If you have trouble setting boundaries in your relationships, you need these rules.
09.09.2022 Can a "friends with benefits" relationship last? This week, we're sharing an episode of Curious State about how friends-with-benefits relationships work.
09.02.2022 Boundaries 101 If you’re confused about what boundaries are and how to implement them in your life, this episode is for you!
08.26.2022 9 resources to improve your life (Part 2) This week we will finish with the last 6 categories of resources that you can use to improve your life.
08.19.2022 9 resources to improve your life (Part 1) Internal and external resources to call upon to improve your life.
08.12.2022 3 states of mind that are affecting your life Reasonable mind and emotion mind can control your life. Here’s how to find a middle ground.
08.05.2022 4 ways to hack your brain for happiness Here are simple solutions to increase happiness neurotransmitters in your brain
07.29.2022 6 ways to be a gender-affirming parent This week, we're sharing an episode from Project Parenthood that's all about how to be a gender-affirming parent to a gender-diverse child.
07.22.2022 4 ways dieting is ruining your life I am here to blow the lid off diets… again.
07.15.2022 12 ways to cope with adult ADHD Here are 12 ways to combat the effects of ADHD on your life.
07.08.2022 12 ways adult ADHD causes havoc ADHD doesn’t stop making your life difficult just because you’ve grown up.
07.01.2022 4 legal substances and their effect on you (Part 2) This week, I’m going to talk more specifically and clinically about substances and their effects on you.
06.24.2022 What you need to know about substance misuse (Part 1) Have you wondered if your substance use is problematic or if you're at risk for addiction?
06.17.2022 5 types of touch to enhance intimacy Dr. Monica Johnson lays out five different types of touch that can help you engage with your partner.
06.10.2022 5 Steps to Becoming an Ally It can be daunting to learn how to become an ally to minority groups, but in this episode, the Savvy Psychologist shows you that all you need is a little H.E.A.R.T.
06.03.2022 How do I know if my therapist is the right fit? How do you know if your therapist is right for you?
05.27.2022 5 building blocks of mindfulness Do you struggle with staying in the present moment? Here are 5 tips for enjoying the here and now!
05.20.2022 Can We Overcome Our Childhoods? This week, we're dropping an episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips.

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