Savvy Psychologist

Part 2 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.

Part 1 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.

Defining the 5 distinct types of boredom.

Over the last handful of years, it can feel like every “bad boyfriend” or “sketchy politician” has been given the label of a narcissist.

Seeing an interaction on TV inspired me to teach you all a little about bipolar disorder.

Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.

Let me tell you, simply because you like to Marie Kondo your apartment or are a bit of a perfectionist does not make you OCD.

Does exploring the what-ifs keep you stuck? What if you could win this game by not even playing it in the first place? Here are some tips on how to better manage your thinking game.

As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process.

How to cope with rejection and a few benefits of doing the hard work.

How to find meaning despite not having perfect circumstances.

Have you ever felt emotionally triggered because of something you saw on the news, in media, or in real life? Today, Dr. Johnson talks about vicarious trauma and an acronym that can help you cope.

A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill.

How to develop the Build Mastery skill with any task in order to accomplish goals and improve your mental wellbeing.

An overview of BDD and the negative impact of social media.

What are the different types of Motivation and what are some tips and strategies for how best to stay motivated?

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.

Do you struggle with staying in the present moment? Here are 5 tips for enjoying the here and now!

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.

The Default Mode Network as an alternative to ADHD.

Learn how to set clear and actionable goals for 2024 using the SMART method.

If you’re confused about what boundaries are and how to implement them in your life, this episode is for you!

Dr. Johnson reviews common therapy terms often used in modern society and explains how the use, and misuse, may be harming others.

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 nefarious Sound Swindler … all with a little help from LeVar Burton himself! Equal parts fun and informative, SOUND DETECTIVES encourages listeners to engage with the sound mysteries that surround us, while unlocking the door to people and cultures around the globe. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper, and help return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent! Listen to SOUND DETECTIVES on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

While no one-size-fits-all formula exists for a successful love life, several consistent predictors have been identified in empirical studies. Let’s take a deeper look.

In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, host Dr. Monica Johnson delves deep into the world of dopamine, the "feel-good" neurotransmitter that influences our behavior, motivation, and pleasure. 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.

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.

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.

Anyone who knows anything about me knows that I love horror movies, and the Quick and Dirty Tips team has been asking me for years to discuss some of the possible psychological reasons why so many of us enjoy being scared.

These enduring traits provide valuable insights into how individuals interact with the world around them.

Bobby Temps joins Savvy Psychologist to discuss gender identity and expression.

Are we totally out of control or too much in control?

Here are ten reasons why people tell me they stay in bad relationships.

Feeling anxious, introverted, or awkward in social situations? You're not alone. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, gives you a few tips for calming your nerves before engaging socially.

Emma McAdam from Therapy in a Nutshell joins to talk about journaling.

When you’re developing a diet, actually think through if it’s something that you can reasonably maintain for the long term.

An interview with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer A. Vencill.

In order to understand panic attacks, we must first understand our own nervous system.

If you follow these guidelines and tailor them to the nuances of your own life, they can work.

How many of you have spent days or weeks patrolling someone’s social media, re-re-re-re-reading text exchanges, and internally chastising yourself for being inadequate or unlovable? Don’t be sheepish, it’s okay to acknowledge it.

I get so many questions about love and dating in my office and from my listeners on a daily basis that I think it’s time to talk about it.

Emotions—what are they good for? Today we're going to talk about what functions emotions serve and how to use them as tools in our everyday lives.

Since it's pride month, we'll particularly focus on LGTBQIA+ communities.

We’re going to hit up the DSM-5-TR and explore the criteria for BPD.

You all know that I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and that I love acronyms—and today’s episode includes both!

How are self-talk and self-criticism different?

I often talk to people who want to attribute their physical symptoms to other causes when it could simply be a symptom or consequence of their depression or other mental health issues.

There are strategies that can be used to cope with entitled people, both in personal and professional settings.

Grief is a process that can unfold over time, so it won’t always look the same, even in the same person.

Do you have moments where you feel out of touch with yourself, feel detached, or like time is passing too slowly or quickly?

If you’ve been looking for an entry point into mindfulness, I got you!

You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast has a simple mission - to inspire, motivate, and empower you with the tools and advice you need to create a better life. Mel has spent the last 10 years helping millions of people with her best-selling audio books and by speaking on stages across the world. And she would like to help you. Every episode is packed with deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, hilarious screwups, and compelling conversations. Mel brings you behind the scenes and teaches you all of her best secrets as you laugh and learn together. Tune in and buckle up – your life is about to change. New episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast drop every Monday and Thursday. Listen on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. To learn more about Mel, go deeper into every episode, find the resources and research she mentions, or submit a topic or question, check out www.melrobbins.com

Is self-help always a good thing? How can you utilize it for your best interests?

Do you need a few quick and dirty tips on how to deal with triggers?

A special bonus episode from the Project Parenthood podcast.

Had you heard of dependent personality disorder before this episode?

Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.

Many times people who have experienced perinatal loss don’t talk about it. Well, today we are changing that!

It’s Women’s History Month, and in honor of that, we are going to talk about female sexuality today.

It’s Black History Month and we are going to finish out the month by talking about racial trauma.

Dr. Jade Wu helps you meet snooze challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

Let’s discuss more tactics and signs that you may be in a coercive relationship.

Dr. Jade Wu helps you meet snooze challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

Coercive control is deadly serious.

For the next 3 weeks, Dr. Jade Wu will help you meet snooze challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

Once we unburden our exiles and our parts no longer feel the need to act in extreme ways, they can settle down.

Have you ever felt like you had different parts inside competing for control? Have you sabotaged yourself and wondered later why you did that? Or felt conflicted in a way that you had trouble reconciling? In this episode we are going to talk about those parts and what might be going on.

One study found that OCPD is the most common personality disorder followed by narcissistic and borderline personality disorders.

These basic strategies may increase the likelihood that your resolutions will succeed.

If you neglect your body, it will have a negative impact on your mental and emotional well-being.

Thinking about our relationship patterns in terms of self-esteem and shame can help us understand our behaviors and where relationships go wrong. No matter where you fall on The Relationship Grid, we want to strive for the middle path between extremes.

Over the last handful of years, it can feel like every “bad boyfriend” or “sketchy politician” has been given the label of a narcissist.

Let me tell you, simply because you like to Marie Kondo your apartment or are a bit of a perfectionist does not make you OCD.

If you feel your mood shift with the seasons, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Taking care your body by establishing a healthy sleep schedule, exercising, and eating well can go a long way towards combatting SAD symptoms. Additionally, light therapy and social interactions can help boost your mood.

Seeing an interaction on TV inspired me to teach you all a little about bipolar disorder.

Our Savvy Psychologist Meditation series continues.

These unhelpful approach strategies are like busywork for the mind.

These reactions to anxiety are actually making your experience of fear worse.

Do you worry that perhaps you worry too much?

The way I describe the Distract skill with patients is that there is a problem that needs to be solved, but now ain’t the time.

Our first Savvy Psychologist Meditation!

Which counterattack do you want to practice?

Which assassin tries to take out your relationships?

What if you could win this game by not even playing it in the first place?

If you have trouble setting boundaries in your relationships, you need these rules.

This week, we're sharing an episode of Curious State about how friends-with-benefits relationships work.

If you’re confused about what boundaries are and how to implement them in your life, this episode is for you!

This week we will finish with the last 6 categories of resources that you can use to improve your life.

Internal and external resources to call upon to improve your life.

Reasonable mind and emotion mind can control your life. Here’s how to find a middle ground.

Here are simple solutions to increase happiness neurotransmitters in your brain

This week, we're sharing an episode from Project Parenthood that's all about how to be a gender-affirming parent to a gender-diverse child.

I am here to blow the lid off diets… again.

Here are 12 ways to combat the effects of ADHD on your life.

ADHD doesn’t stop making your life difficult just because you’ve grown up.

This week, I’m going to talk more specifically and clinically about substances and their effects on you.

Have you wondered if your substance use is problematic or if you're at risk for addiction?

Dr. Monica Johnson lays out five different types of touch that can help you engage with your partner.