Do you have trouble with interpersonal relationships? Have you been told you're a bit too harsh, critical, intense, or overbearing? This week, the Savvy Psychologist will help you focus on a communication skill designed to help you have more effective communication in your relationships. Read the companion article 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: htt...
Dec 03, 2021•12 min•Ep. 370
Never been to therapy before? The common beliefs about therapy that you take for granted might not be true. This week, The Savvy Psychologist breaks down the truth behind 8 common myths and misconceptions about therapy. Read the companion article 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.com/pod...
Nov 26, 2021•11 min•Ep. 369
Coping with the holidays is stressful enough without the continued threat of COVID. Here's how to approach Thanksgiving 2021 whether you're celebrating with family or by yourself. Read the companion article 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.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/...
Nov 19, 2021•10 min•Ep. 368
Have you ever dealt with an uncomfortable or difficult situation? They can be hard to deal with, but this week the Savvy Psychologist gives you 7 tools to I.M.P.R.O.V.E. the moment and cope with hard times. Read the companion article 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.com/podcasts https:/...
Oct 29, 2021•13 min•Ep. 365
October 10 was World Mental Health Day, and for some, it's hard to focus on mental health when the world feels hopeless. That's why this week we're focusing on hope, with the help of a special excerpt from a new audiobook from our colleagues at Macmillan Audio. Get your copy of The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams wherever books or audiobooks are sold. Amazon/Audible Barnes & Noble Bookshop IndieBound...
Oct 15, 2021•10 min•Ep. 363
Have you ever tried to injure yourself on purpose? You're not alone. In this episode, the Savvy Psychologist helps us cope with the urge to self-harm. Read the companion article 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.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.faceboo...
Oct 01, 2021•12 min•Ep. 361
American fertility rates continue to be at record lows as women increasingly opt out of bearing children. However, that doesn’t mean the social pressure to have a family has declined at the same rate. Savvy Psychologist explores the main reasons behind the choice to be childfree, plus 5 tips for how to come to your own decision.
Sep 17, 2021•13 min•Ep. 359
Have you ever been made to feel less than human based on your weight? Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, explains what sizeism is, and how you can deal with it in your everyday life. 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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://w...
Sep 10, 2021•13 min•Ep. 358
If you've ever felt uneasy around a person who didn't seem to consider your boundaries, you know how disorienting it can be. Today, Dr. Monica Johnson discusses seven warning signs that a person might be a predator. 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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytip...
Aug 20, 2021•13 min•Ep. 355
Everyone feels bad sometimes. But the next time you're in a funk, you'll recover more quickly if you treat yourself with kindness by following these three simple steps. 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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvyp...
Aug 13, 2021•9 min•Ep. 354
It's the dawn of a new era! Today, Dr. Jade Wu passes the torch to Dr. Monica Johnson as the new host of the Savvy Psychologist podcast. They chat about the meaning of a psychologist's work, the biggest challenges in mental health, and what you can look forward to on the show. 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://w...
Jul 30, 2021•22 min•Ep. 352
The most important relationship you have in life is the one with yourself. After all, would you rather be at odds with the person you're tied to for the rest of your life, or would you rather love and cherish them? This is why cultivating self-love is an ongoing and important task. Here's how to do it. 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.quicka...
Jul 23, 2021•15 min•Ep. 351
Pain and suffering aren't the same. You can ease suffering by gently peeling back layers of worry, regret, complaint, and unhelpful story-telling to get to the pain inside. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/pain-vs-suffering https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips....
Jul 16, 2021•15 min•Ep. 303
If you've been feeling burned out during the pandemic, you're not alone. Many of us have been primal screaming into pillows, in desperate need of a reset. How can we take care of ourselves in the face of overwhelm? Savvy Psychologist interviews parenting therapist Dr. Nanika Coor to find out. 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.quickanddirtytip...
Jul 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 350
The shadow of potential failure can loom over our dreams, making us hesitate to take chances. How can we overcome this fear? Savvy Psychologist will walk you through 5 evidence-based tips for being bold and shaking the doubts. 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/podcasts https://www.quick...
Jul 02, 2021•11 min•Ep. 349
We know exercise is good for the body, but did you know that walking is magical for the mind, too? Today, let's go on a mindful stroll together and reap the psychological benefits of walking (pun totally intended!). 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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytip...
Jun 25, 2021•12 min•Ep. 348
Pregnancy is a time of overwhelming emotions. Anxiety is normal! Use these four indispensable tips to keep calm so you can enjoy this magical time. 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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://t...
Jun 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 273
Why do we work so hard to make money and hope that our kids will be wealthier than we are? Savvy Psychologist takes a brutally honest exploration of how money and happiness are (and aren’t) related. (Spoiler: there's bad news, good news, and lots of caveats.) 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.quickanddirtytip...
Jun 11, 2021•11 min•Ep. 347
Loneliness is the new smoking. It's a pandemic sweeping across the world (yes, on top of the other one), making us not only more depressed but more likely to die from physical illnesses. How do we counter it? Savvy Psychologist will walk you through the science and art of (re)connecting. 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...
Jun 04, 2021•13 min•Ep. 346
Everyone has ups and downs. But imagine the normal ups and downs stretched into a roller coaster of extreme highs and crushing lows that derails your life plans, empties your bank accounts, and blows up your relationships. Bipolar Disorder and its hallmark symptom, mania, are often misunderstood. Savvy Psychologist busts myths about Bipolar Disorder and outlines the real signs of mania. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more psych...
May 28, 2021•11 min•Ep. 345
Rekindling a romance is easier than rebuilding trust. Savvy Psychologist takes an evidence-based look at what relationship science has to say about finding love after infidelity. 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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.c...
May 21, 2021•11 min•Ep. 344
We've all been told that assertive communication is the best way to get our ideas across. But what if our assertiveness causes hurt feelings or misplaced frustration? The Savvy Psychologist explains how to navigate different communication styles, plus gives tips on the most powerful communication tool of all - listening! 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:...
May 14, 2021•14 min•Ep. 343
Feeling like your sleep is deteriorating? Or simply having a harder time falling or staying asleep? Today, we talk with Dr. Chuck Crew about why this is happening, what we can do to handle stress, and how to set our sleep up for success as we get closer to "normal." 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.quickand...
May 07, 2021•24 min•Ep. 342
For better or worse, the rise of the Internet made sexual images available any time, anywhere. How does this affect our brains? The way we see people? Our sex lives in real life? Let's take a look at the neuroscience and psychology of porn. 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/health-fitness/mental-health/porn-affect-brain ...
Apr 30, 2021•14 min•Ep. 341
Lucid dreamers have been fighting goblins, flying, and conjuring entire galaxies in their dreams for centuries, all while feeling awake and engaged in the action. Now, scientific research tells us that lucid dreaming isn't just the stuff of sci-fi—it's a learnable skill. Would you like to give it a try? 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.quick...
Apr 23, 2021•10 min•Ep. 340
Have you ever sprouted wings or swam with unicorn dolphins? Lucid dreamers can conjure these and any other fantastical scenario they can, well, dream of. Is this ancient art a real brain phenomenon? Can you do it, too? In this first part of a two-part series on lucid dreaming, we explore the neuroscience of lucid dreaming and discuss whether it's a good idea to try at home. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. ...
Apr 15, 2021•12 min•Ep. 339
The fear of a loved one's death is a profound, existential anxiety. Let's talk about two different anxiety-inducing scenarios and some ways to stop being paralyzed by worry so you can get the most meaning and joy out of your life with your loved one, instead. 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/health-fitness/mental-health...
Apr 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 338
If the pandemic has messed with your work life, you're not alone. Whether you're unemployed and searching for a new job or employed but searching for your lost mojo, leadership consultant and host of the Modern Mentor podcast has compassionate, actionable advice to help you not only survive but thrive. 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.quicka...
Apr 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 337
Politics drive family and friends apart now more than ever. How can we talk to each other about heated topics when we disagree? These strategies from couples therapy can help us create empathetic conversations that heal our political divides. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/mental-health/talk-politics-without-losing-friends...
Mar 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 336
On March 16th 2021, a man killed eight people in Atlanta, Georgia, six of whom were women of Asian descent. Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu shares her message of solidarity and a warning against stigmatizing addiction and mental health. Read the transcript . Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/asian-american-hate-crimes https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Donation links: http...
Mar 19, 2021•6 min
