Savvy Psychologist

Maia Szalavitz is an award-winning neuroscience journalist who knows addictions research and policy inside out. But she has also struggled with addiction to cocaine and heroin, a journey that took her from dealing drugs in glamourous nightclubs in the 1980s to jail to rehab to getting kicked out of college. The result of her remarkable story is a one-of-a-kind perspective and a groundbreaking new...

Asking for help seems simple enough, but if you’ve ever needed a hand, you know how hard it can be. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains why it’s so challenging and shows you how it’s done. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Np06rr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worries and fears and stress, oh my! This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals the two big beliefs that light up anxiety, plus how to pull the plug. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1SmQf9v Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anniversaries aren’t just for couples, and some aren’t so happy. The spike in distress around the anniversary of a trauma or loss is called the anniversary reaction, and it’s a very real thing. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers what to do when anniversary memories are anything but silver or gold. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RClev9 Hosted on Acast. See acas...

There are dozens of risks factors for depression, but how we think about ourselves makes up one of the biggest pieces of the pie. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals the two beliefs that put you at risk for depression, plus how to re-think. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Wpe6qh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes hanging in there actually means you’re just hanging on…and on. It’s hard to hold onto old hurts. But it’s even harder to let them go. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 5 tips to kick-start the process of moving on. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1TIuYc3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview with Tom Hart, author of Rosalie Lightning, a graphic memoir about the loss of his daughter and the profound grief that followed. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Tg0HTz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two years, a Best New Podcast iTunes award, and millions of downloads, the Savvy Psychologist podcast has reached episode 100! And believe me, I’ve learned a lot along the way. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1n8HvsD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, by request from an anonymous listener who wonders if her depressed partner might be bringing her down, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen weighs in on whether or not depression is contagious. The answer might surprise you. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1SXPKE7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all do things we know we’ll regret. They could be little, like funnelling Thin Mints straight from the sleeve when we’re ostensibly on a diet or sending an angry, heat-of-the-moment email we know will require a mea culpa. Or they could be big, like having an affair or relapsing into drugs again. Turns out it’s not just you--it’s science. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveal...

Does even constructive criticism cut you to the core? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 12 ways to develop thicker skin and make the most of negative feedback. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1uNZ2aL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last, introverts are having their day. Over the last few years, being quiet and inner-directed has become not only acceptable, but downright trendy. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ZRBv47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It happens to us all: a well-meaning stab at a virtuous task devolves into an hour of Facebook, or six trips to the fridge. This week, the Savvy Psychologist offers 8 tips to help increase your self-control. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1ouBIs3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s that time of year again. After a season of indulgence, we resolve to shape up, dry out, spend less, and generally improve ourselves. But too often we rely on brute force and moment-by-moment resistance. This year, resolve to try a different way. Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 7 ways to move beyond willpower and increase your chances of success. Read the full transcript here: b...

It’s been about a year since we covered How to Talk To Kids About Terrorism, and sadly, the topic is still as timely as ever. In fact, between Oregon, Paris, and San Bernadino, it’s time to add how to talk about gun violence to our parenting repertoire. Again, I don’t claim to have all the answers--no one does. But here are 8 tips to answer kids’ tough questions. Read the full transcript here: htt...

What do college students, deployed soldiers, recent immigrants, expats, professionals in a new city, refugees, and kids at summer camp have in common? Just in time for the holiday season, by request from Michael, newly of Pittsburgh, PA, we offer 9 tips to battle homesickness. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Ruh5ys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media makes us feel connected...and neglected. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 5 ways to conquer FOMO--the fear of missing out. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Yr0b2R Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone needs a room of one’s own, some more often than others. In Part 2 of this series on the various states of solitude, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers tips on how to tell the difference between satisfied solitude and fearful avoidance. Plus - how to ease your social fears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Usually, a celebrity checking into a treatment facility equals scandal. But Hayden Panettiere’s story is anything but. On the contrary, the actress, who sought treatment for postpartum depression last week, is being hailed as a brave, validating voice for the thousands of new moms who suffer from the illness. Therefore, this week we’ll shine the spotlight on postpartum depression with 8 symptoms t...

Do you talk with the pharmacist more often than your friends? Does your loved one’s doctor ask if you’re a doctor, too? If so, you can probably count yourself among the nation’s 65 million family caregivers. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 6 things you never knew about caregiving. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1HeU4qi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In one of the Savvy Psychologist’s first episodes, we answered the ever-popular question “Why am I so tired?” with 7 common, but not obvious, reasons. This week, we revisit the question and come up with 4 more answers that will surprise you. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M3SahJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people think cutting only affects angsty teenage girls with lots of eyeliner. But self-harm is a surprisingly widespread phenomenon that affects youth and adults, men and women. This week on the podcast, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 4 facts about cutting and other forms of self-injury. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PvX1JU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, oh my! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MdnaYD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety and depression are both challenging disorders that can wreak havoc on a life. And to make matters worse, they occur together up to 50% of the time. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://ww...

Cheryl Butler is the host of QDT’s Mighty Mommy podcast, parenting columnist, and most importantly, mom to 8--count ‘em--8 kids, so she’s got some mighty street cred and some invaluable experience, and she’s gracious enough to share it with us. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1JaKfZZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.