Part 2 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voic

18 Beliefs that may be ruining your life (EMS Part 1)

14 days ago 18m 56s

Part 1 of our episode on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voi

The many types of “boredom” and what to do about them

21 days ago 14m 12s

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.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript i

The facts of narcissistic personality disorder

28 days ago 13m 30s

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.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available a

The facts of bipolar disorder

Mar 20th, 2024 12m 59s

Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how bipolar disorder works.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health

Why being too independent can actually be a problem

Mar 13th, 2024 10m 29s

Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected]

Being tidy is not the same as having OCD

Mar 6th, 2024 7m 55s

OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psy

How to win at the "what if" game

Feb 28th, 2024 10m 15s

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. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is ava

Dealing with Political Anxiety

Feb 21st, 2024 16m 50s

As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a men

Coping with Rejection in Romantic Relationships

Feb 14th, 2024 15m 9s

How to cope with rejection and a few benefits of doing the hard work.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or le

Finding Meaning in Life Despite Suffering

Feb 9th, 2024 16m 17s

How to find meaning despite not having perfect circumstances.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a vo

How to EMPOWER yourself against emotional triggers

Feb 2nd, 2024 14m 16s

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

Overcoming the pitfalls of "Build Mastery"

Jan 26th, 2024 11m 40s

A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a

Using the "Build Mastery" skill to reach a better you

Jan 19th, 2024 9m 7s

How to develop the Build Mastery skill with any task in order to accomplish goals and improve your mental wellbeing.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email

Body image and the impact of social media

Jan 12th, 2024 15m 25s

An overview of BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) and how social media can impact it.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtyti

What is motivation? Plus tips to stay motivated in 2024 and beyond

Jan 5th, 2024 12m 10s

What are the different types of Motivation and what are some tips and strategies for how best to stay motivated?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us

4 ways to invest in your mental health bank

Dec 29th, 2023 11m 42s

Just like your bank account, your mental health fluctuates depending on what you put into it--and what you take out. In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Monica Johnson will teach you how to invest in your personal mental health bank.Savv

5 building blocks of mindfulness

Dec 22nd, 2023 11m 59s

Do you struggle with staying in the present moment? Here are 5 tips for enjoying the here and now!Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologis

“The Loneliness Epidemic” and how to combat it

Dec 15th, 2023 14m 53s

In this episode, we dig into what loneliness really is, how it can impact your mental health, and a few tips on how best to combat it. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental hea

This is why you’re distracted, and it’s not ADHD

Dec 8th, 2023 12m 20s

Do you find that your mind wanders all the time, that you have trouble focusing, or that people tell you all the time that you are in lala land? You might be thinking—yes, that’s why I am trying to get an ADHD diagnosis right now! Well, it may

5 ways to be SMARTer in the New Year

Dec 1st, 2023 12m 20s

As 2023 comes to a close, it's likely that many of us have goals we set out to achieve this year that we just didn't quite get to for one reason or another. In this episode, I'll walk you through what's called the SMART method, a framework for

Boundaries 101

Nov 24th, 2023 10m 4s

I get a lot of listener questions about boundaries, so today, I wanted to share some boundary basics so that you can learn to set your own boundaries.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Ha

Are we misusing therapy terms, like gaslighting?

Nov 17th, 2023 13m 36s

In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, host Dr. Monica Johnson explains and corrects the frequent misuse of popular psychology terms such as 'toxic', 'triggered', 'trauma', 'trauma bonding', 'narcissist', and 'gaslighting'. Savvy Psychologist i

Bonus

Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton

Nov 16th, 2023 11m 17s

LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing

8 factors that influence your love life

Nov 10th, 2023 11m 29s

In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson digs into the multifaceted process of building romantic relationships. Researchers have delved deep into understanding what facilitates the initiation and establishment of relationships, and in this episode w