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
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
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
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
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 reveals three reasons we do dumb things. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1nRPL0L
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
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
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
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: bit.ly/1OBpTjW
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: http://bit.ly/1ULaiiz
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
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
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.
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 to watch for and 4 myths, busted. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1k7hxEg
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
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
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
Psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, oh my! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MdnaYD
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://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdt...
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
Last week, we tamed the green-eyed monster with an episode on how not to be jealous. This week, by request from Sonia A. from Phoenix, AZ, we cover another emotion of inadequacy: envy. From Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen: the two types of envy and 5 ways to conquer them. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1FdUi5e
Like an ill-fitting suit, jealousy is clingy and unattractive, plus it saps your confidence. This week, by request from listener Sonia A., Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers five tips to stop feeling jealous. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1hSjK6b
Last week on the podcast, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covered the three signs of burnout. This week, by request from listener Liz L. from Boston, we’ll get your fire burning brightly again with 9 ways to cope. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1VuMzDZ
This week, by request from listener Liz L. from Boston, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains the three signs of burnout. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1fsJfc6
In Part 1 of this series, Savvy Psychologist covered 5 ways to get to your destination without leaving fingernail marks in the armrest. Today, we’ll learn why you freak out at 30,000 feet and do a 10-second test to see if you’re prone to panic. Plus, the skinny on Xanax and what to do next. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1gaF2dR
About 40% of all Americans have a fear of flying. That's more than 120 million people! If you're one of them, the Savvy Psychologist has 5 tips to get you in the air without a pit stop at the terminal bar. You’ll never love the middle seat, but you may not mind getting on the plane. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1fEeNfF
Self-criticism can be a healthy motivator or an opportunity for learning. But too often we go overboard, lashing ourselves with insults and magnifying our faults. How to rebalance? Enter self-compassion: rather than judging yourself when things go wrong, you comfort and care for yourself. This week on the Savvy Psychologist podcast, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 5 ways to practice self-compassion. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1faR0DU
Chronic pain can be in your neck, back, and anywhere else. It can disrupt your work, your relationships, and by extension, your mental health. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers five tips to deal with the common challenge of chronic pain. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1HVFZ03
Chocolate calling you from the cupboard? Tractor beam emanating from the cookie jar? Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 7 ways to prevent and deal with cravings. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MaaEwG
Procrastination happens to the best of us. None other than Leonardo DaVinci noted “It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.” So don’t delay! In this week's episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 6 tips to stop procrastinating. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1GKXHmo
