Are you having a normal reaction or is it a phobia? Today I define what phobias are and outline some strategies to combat them. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/...
Apr 24, 2024•13 min•Ep. 471
Part 2 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS. 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 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https:/...
Apr 17, 2024•10 min•Ep. 470
Part 1 of our episode on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https...
Apr 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 469
In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson unpacks the different types of boredom, from the relaxed detachment of indifferent boredom to the restless uncertainty of calibrating boredom. 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. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and...
Apr 03, 2024•14 min•Ep. 468
Narcissistic personality disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here’s why not every jerk you come across can be called a narcissist. 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. 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 . ...
Mar 27, 2024•10 min•Ep. 416
Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how bipolar disorder works. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips....
Mar 20, 2024•10 min•Ep. 414
Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsy...
Mar 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 427
OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works. 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. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.faceb...
Mar 06, 2024•8 min•Ep. 415
Are you sick of getting stuck in the what-ifs? When your brain goes to every possible scenario there are ways to pull out of it. Here are the ways to stop the what if game. 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. 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...
Feb 28, 2024•7 min•Ep. 407
As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process. 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 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://quickand...
Feb 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 467
How to cope with rejection and a few benefits of doing the hard work. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsycholog...
Feb 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 466
How to find meaning despite not having perfect circumstances. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist http...
Feb 09, 2024•15 min•Ep. 465
There are so many things happening in the world that are potentially triggering for folks. On this episode of the Savvy Psychologist you will learn how to handle your emotional triggers through a useful acronym that will EMPOWER you to cope in a healthy way. 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. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to th...
Feb 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 382
A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist ht...
Jan 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 464
How to develop the Build Mastery skill with any task in order to accomplish goals and improve your mental wellbeing. 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psycho...
Jan 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 463
An overview of BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) and how social media can impact 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/sav...
Jan 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 462
What are the different types of Motivation and what are some tips and strategies for how best to stay motivated? 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. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologi...
Jan 05, 2024•12 min•Ep. 461
Just like your bank account, your mental health fluctuates depending on what you put into it--and what you take out. In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Monica Johnson will teach you how to invest in your personal mental health bank. 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 , ...
Dec 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 353
Do you struggle with staying in the present moment? Here are 5 tips for enjoying the here and now! 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 a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://quickanddirtyti...
Dec 22, 2023•10 min•Ep. 393
In this episode, we dig into what loneliness really is, how it can impact your mental health, and a few tips on how best to combat 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 tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty ...
Dec 15, 2023•15 min•Ep. 460
Do you find that your mind wanders all the time, that you have trouble focusing, or that people tell you all the time that you are in lala land? You might be thinking—yes, that’s why I am trying to get an ADHD diagnosis right now! Well, it may not be ADHD or any diagnosable mental health disorder at all. Today, I’m going to let you know about the default mode network (DMN) and how it relates to distractibility and a few quick and dirty tips on how to improve it.
Dec 08, 2023•11 min•Ep. 459
As 2023 comes to a close, it's likely that many of us have goals we set out to achieve this year that we just didn't quite get to for one reason or another. In this episode, I'll walk you through what's called the SMART method, a framework for setting clear and actionable goals to better position you for success in 2024. 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 le...
Dec 01, 2023•10 min•Ep. 458
I get a lot of listener questions about boundaries, so today, I wanted to share some boundary basics so that you can learn to set your own boundaries. 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 a part of ...
Nov 24, 2023•9 min•Ep. 405
In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, host Dr. Monica Johnson explains and corrects the frequent misuse of popular psychology terms such as 'toxic', 'triggered', 'trauma', 'trauma bonding', 'narcissist', and 'gaslighting'. 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 ...
Nov 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 457
LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow Detective Hunch (Vinny Thomas) and his new sidekick Audie the Ear (Jess McKenna) as they solve sound mysteries and track down the...
Nov 16, 2023•9 min
In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson digs into the multifaceted process of building romantic relationships. Researchers have delved deep into understanding what facilitates the initiation and establishment of relationships, and in this episode we unpack many of the consistent predictors of a successful love 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 voic...
Nov 10, 2023•10 min•Ep. 456
While dopamine is a vital part of our brain's functioning, an over-reliance on it can lead to various downsides affecting our mental and physical well-being. 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 a p...
Nov 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 455
Grasping our attachment style can help us understand our behaviors and dynamics with others. Attachment styles are established when we’re very young and influence us well into our lives. Understand the 4 attachment styles to see which one you might be and how to work with its strengths and challenges. 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 92...
Oct 27, 2023•10 min•Ep. 454
Do you often feel anxiety or other negative emotions in your body? Today, the Savvy Psychologist talks about three skills that can keep you from reaching your tipping point. 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 Psyc...
Oct 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 453
It’s a Friday the 13th in October, which means it’s the perfect time to explore the psychological reasons why people like horror movies and haunted houses! 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 a part...
Oct 13, 2023•11 min•Ep. 452
