Savvy Psychologist

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.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Curious State is all about discovering the unexpected gems of knowledge that exist all around us. This episode features bestselling author and therapist Lori Gottlieb to help answer the question: "Can we overcome our childhoods?"If you enjoy the episode, you can subscribe to Curious State on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you're listening to Savvy Psychologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows—like Money Girl, a podcast to help you with your finances.Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're sharing an episode from Project Parenthood, a podcast about parenting from Quick and Dirty Tips.Find Project Parenthood on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered why your relationships are unsatisfying or unsuccessful? Today, Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, talks about the myths that stop us from getting the most out of our relationships.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.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever hit rock bottom and thought there was no way out? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, talks with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, author of the new book In the Shadow of the Mountain, about how there's no bottom that you can't climb out of.Order a copy of In the Shadow of the Mountain from Amazon, Bookshop.org, or your local bookstore today! And let me know if you read it—I need more pepole to talk about it with!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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has a therapist ever told you to write a letter and never send it, or to just write out your feelings? Did you ignore them? In this interview with Nora McInerny, host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks For Asking, we find out the power of journaling and how it can help in even the most dire of situations.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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you looking in the mirror and judging every lump, bump, and wrinkle? In this episode, the Savvy Psychologist looks at the 4 components of body image, and how we can change our minds about our bodies.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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Tis the season of resolutions. Do you want to know how to set a goal that you can actually stick with?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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special New Year's episode, Dr. Monica Johnson is joined by Dr. Nanika Coor (Project Parenthood) and Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt (the Relationship Doctor) for a panel discussion on the psychology of New Year's Resolutions—the good, the bad, and the controversial.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/SavvyPsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In last week's episode, the Savvy Psychologist introduced the idea of schema—deep-set beliefs that alter the way we see the world. This week, tune in for the conclusion to this two-part episode.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Catch up by listening to Part One.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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us have heard of attachment styles, love languages, and survival responses, but have you ever heard of schemas? The Savvy Psychologist breaks down how schemas can help you understand how you view the world.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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/AudibleBarnes & NobleBookshopIndieBound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-sufferinghttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 psychology tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.