Savvy Psychologist

Do you struggle with having healthy communication with friends, family, and romantic partners? These 4 communication assassins may be trying to take out your relationships. 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 Psychol...

In this follow-up to Boundaries 101 , Dr. Monica Johnson goes over six practical rules to follow in establishing boundaries in your relationships. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Dr. Johnson was a guest on the Change Academy podcast, joining host Monica Reinagel to discuss ADHD and behavior change: https://changeacademypodcast.com/adhd H...

This week, we're sharing an episode of another podcast called Curious State that looks into how friends-with-benefits relationships work. Have you ever had a so-called "friends with benefits" relationship? How did that go for you? Did you get what you expected from the relationship, or were you left wanting more? Find more great episodes of Curious State on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever y...

Have you started taking an inventory of your internal and external resources? Here’s part 2 of our list of resources to help improve 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 Facebook and Twitte...

Whether you’re dealing with trauma or the day-to-day grind, these internal and external resources can help. 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 f...

Do you have moments where you are as cool as a cucumber, some in which you’re as hot as a Carolina Reaper, and others where you feel the calm of a person who finally has their shiitake together? This week, we're going to explore the 3 states of mind and how they affect your life. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health quest...

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/savvypsycholo...

If you're the parent of a kid who is transgender or non-binary, or you just know a kid who is gender diverse, this episode is full of helpful tips on how to be supportive.  If you enjoy this episode, you can get more parenting tips from Project Parenthood , another great podcast here on Quick and Dirty Tips. Subscribe to Project Parenthood: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts You can r...

Spoiler alert: you’re about to find out that the latest dieting trend has been secretly undermining you this whole time. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links:  https://www.quic...

Do you have adult ADHD, or suspect that you might? In this follow-up to last week’s episode, we explore 12 techniques that can help improve executive skills that are affected by ADHD. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologi...

ADHD doesn’t stop making your life difficult just because you’ve grown up. Here are 12 ways ADHD can get in your way. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links:  https://www.quickan...

Last week, we gave you broad information about substance use and factors related to your biology and family history that leave you at risk for addiction. This week, I’m going to talk more specifically and clinically about 4 legal substances and their effects on you. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and...

With the additional stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have turned to substances to help cope with their emotions. Are you concerned about your substance use, or wondering if you're at risk for addiction? In this episode, we discuss how substance use affects you so that you can make informed decisions and seek help if necessary. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johns...

Are you struggling to increase the intimacy in your relationship? Do you feel like all types of touch eventually have to lead to sex? Dr. Monica Johnson lays out five different types of touch that can help you engage with your partner. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the n...

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. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Qui...

Are you struggling to find the right therapist? How do you know if your therapist is right for you? Here are five things to keep in mind as you seek therapy. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and...

Somewhere in the rows and rows of office cubicles that make up the emotional business of our brains, there’s one employee hellbent on burning the whole place down. Her name…is childhood. Is it possible to pry ourselves from her fiery grasp? Or are we destined to live with one hand on the fire extinguisher? This week, we're bringing you an episode of a brand new podcast called Curious State . Curio...

Are you in a brain fog from too many decisions? Here are 5 tips for combating decision fatigue. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https:...

Have trouble coping with your emotions? Here are 5 factors that get in your way and make regulating your emotions harder. Hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Read the transcript. 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/p...

Is your life totally disorganized and chaotic? A healthy routine may be the starting point you need to discover deeper problems. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to build out a schedule for yourself. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and...

Have you wanted to get mental health treatment, but run into barriers that you couldn’t overcome? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson answers some of the questions and concerns she's gotten from listeners about finding mental health treatment, including: Do I really need mental health treatment? What if I can't afford therapy? What if my therapist isn't a good fit for me? Read the transcript on Qu...

Do you have a vagina and have suffered from pain during sex? Did you think you were the only one and were afraid to talk about it? It’s time to get quick and dirty tips about vaginal pain. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. 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://ww...

Are you a woman? Are you an ally to women? Do you have a woman that you care about in your life? Do you suspect that it was a woman who gave birth to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please listen to this episode. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation...

Are you ready to learn ways to reduce your sensitivity and expand your window of tolerance? Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, explains how in Part Two of this episode. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. 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.quickandd...

Do you feel overly sensitive? Are you panicked one minute and tapped out the next? You may be living outside your window of tolerance. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. 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...