Savvy Psychologist

Losing a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth can have devastating effects on your mental health—but you’re not alone. This week, we explore the way perinatal loss impacts your mental health and ways you can cope. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a vo...

Historically speaking, women have not been encouraged to authentically express their sexuality or to have sex-positive attitudes. Dr. Monica Johnson is here to help jump-start your journey on the pleasure train by letting you know about 5 factors that get in your way. Whether you are a woman or simply enjoy having sex with them, you don’t want to miss it. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica...

Racism doesn’t just impact your mental health, it can have serious physical effects, too. Dr. Monica Johnson explores some of the ways racial trauma impacts our health. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.  Find Savvy Psychologi...

Former Savvy Psychologist host Dr. Jade Wu is bringing us a special mini-series based on her new book, Hello Sleep: the Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications . In part three, we hear why "sleep hygiene" may not be all it's cracked up to be. Order your copy of Hello Sleep today: Amazon | Bookshop.org | Audible A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health questi...

 Following up on last week’s episode, we learn more common tactics and signs of coercive and controlling relationships. If you or someone you know may be in this type of relationship, please seek help. You can go to thehotline.org if you aren’t worried that your internet usage is being monitored, and if it is, you can dial 1-800-799-7233 for the National Domestic Violence Helpline.  Savvy Psycholo...

Former Savvy Psychologist host Dr. Jade Wu is bringing us a special mini-series based on her new book, Hello Sleep: the Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications . In part two, we learn how to calm our overactive brains before sleep. Order your copy of Hello Sleep today: Amazon | Bookshop.org | Audible A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email u...

In part one of my series on coercive control, I discuss the signs of a coercive or controlling relationship, specifically the ways controlling partners attempt to isolate you from the world. If you or someone you know may be in this type of relationship, please seek help. You can go to thehotline.org if you aren’t worried that your internet usage is being monitored, and if it is, you can dial 1-80...

Former Savvy Psychologist host Dr. Jade Wu is bringing us a special mini-series based on her new book, Hello Sleep: the Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications . In part one, we're starting with the top 4 myths we hear about sleep. Pre-order your copy of Hello Sleep today: Amazon | Bookshop.org | Audible A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Ema...

Learn about the qualities of self-energy and how you can tap into your true self. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.  Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. S...

It can often feel like we have different parts inside competing for control. Learn about these 3 parts of your system that may be interfering with your life. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.  Find Savvy Psychologist on Faceb...

Learn the signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.  Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is...

I get asked all the time if New Year's Resolutions actually work. This week, I will give you some quick and dirty tips to help you maximize your goal-setting. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.  Find Savvy Psychologist on Face...

Today we are going to discuss the DBT skill PLEASE, which is designed to reduce your vulnerability to negative emotions. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.  Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the...

Do you find that your relationships are affected by poor boundaries and self-esteem? Or do you perhaps have too many boundaries and too much self-esteem? Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, dives into these common issues so that you can be on the lookout for these relationship patterns. (Originally published October 7, 2021.) Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript...

Have you or someone you know had suicidal thoughts? It’s a lot more common than you think. In this episode, the Savvy Psychologist explores the warning signs and ways to cope with suicidal ideation. (Originally published September 23, 2021.) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simpl...

Have you ever questioned if monogamous relationships made sense for you? This week, the Savvy Psychologist explores other relationship styles where all parties involved are happy, healthy, and ethical. (Originally released November 5, 2021.) Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickandd...

Do you find that your mood starts to drop like the leaves from a tree as soon as winter approaches? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, shares 7 tips for combatting SAD. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave...

In this Savvy Psychologist Meditation, Dr. Monica Johnson leads you on a meditation to explore and let go of your inner critic. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tip...

Let's continue our discussion of safety behaviors that we started last week! If you missed part one, listen to that episode first . Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscr...

When you feel worried about something, it feels natural to try to prevent the feared outcome from happening. But while well-intentioned, these behaviors may actually make our anxiety worse. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. F...

Staying up all night self-diagnosing terminal illnesses with WebMD? The Savvy Psychologist explains what it means to have Illness Anxiety Disorder, and how to ease your mind. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psych...

You’ve had worry as a part of your life for a long time, but do you really understand it? Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology...

Avoiding your problems is easy. Distracting yourself from your problems in a healthy way that helps you eventually overcome them? A lot harder. Here are 7 healthy ways to distract your emotion mind from your problems. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a...

In our first Savvy Psychologist Meditation, Dr. Monica Johnson leads you on a loving kindness meditation that allows you to experience compassion, acceptance, and love towards ourselves and others. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Faceboo...

Have you found communication assassins lurking around your relationships? Here are four counterattacks to send those assassins back into the shadows. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Related episodes: 4 communication assassins that end relationships 3 TIPs to Reduce Emotional Overwhelm Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologi...