Savvy Psychologist

Sleep paralysis is a freaky phenomenon that has inspired ghost stories and alien abduction conspiracies. Fortunately, there's a scientific explanation for why it happens, and also ways to prevent it.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/what-is-sleep-paralysishttps://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.

Wouldn’t it be nice if our brains let us be happy and calm all the time? The science of emotions tells us that negative emotions like fear, anger, and sadness are actually healthy and useful.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/negative-emotions-not-badhttps://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.

Sarcastic people can be hilarious, but when their barbs are pointed at you, they can be annoying or even hurtful. How should you respond?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/how-to-deal-with-sarcastic-peoplehttps://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.

Worried about bills? Not sure if you're saving enough? Feeling uncertain about your financial future? Many are worried about their personal finances. We talked to Money Girl Laura Adams for advice on how to reduce your money anxiety by setting the right priorities and knowing some insider tips.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/money-anxietyhttps://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.

Becoming an antiracist starts with an important first step—losing our defenses. Confronting the implicit biases we all have means getting uncomfortable ... and it's the only way to grow.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/how-to-be-less-defensive-about-racismhttps://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.

Racist encounters are stressful and detrimental to Black and African American mental health. It shouldn't be Black people's burden to right these wrongs—it's everyone's job to be anti-racist. But until there is equity, here are some tools to protect against the toxic effects of racism on your mental health.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/coping-with-racismhttps://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.

You may be surprised by how many ways racism impacts mental health, from the way trauma is transmitted from parents to kids, to how racism affects the way people see themselves, to its impact on the very building blocks of the mental healthcare system. Today we take an unflinching look at racism and how it affects Black and African American people's mental health.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/racism-black-mental-healthhttps://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 screen casts an eerie glow on your face. You can't tear your eyes away from the bad news. You feel depressed and angry, but you can't stop scrolling. Why do we do this to ourselves, and how can we stop?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/self-care/stop-doomscrollinghttps://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 fall into existential dread when you're reminded that you'll die someday? You may be surprised by the factors that subtly (or not so subtly) change our attitudes toward death. We may even be able to control some of them to master our fear.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/master-fear-deathhttps://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.

There's more to postpartum mental health than "baby blues." These lesser-known challenges may not get as much attention as postpartum depression, but they're no less real to new moms who experience them.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/womens-health/postpartum-mental-health-issueshttps://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.

When tragedy befalls those around us but leaves us unscathed, some of us feel guilty. Here's how to understand and cope with survivor guilt.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/6-ways-to-survive-survivor-guilthttps://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 getting your needs met? The classic Maslow's hierarchy can help you understand why you might be feeling unfulfilled and what to do about it.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/maslows-hierarchy-needshttps://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.

Does your otherwise sensible friend believe "chemtrails" are part of a sinister government plot? The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating. Some may even have biological causes.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/psychology-conspiracy-theorieshttps://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.

When a loved one is in crisis, many kind, generous people enable their destructive behavior without even knowing it. Here's how to recognize enabling and correct it by mixing empathy, compassion, and healthy boundaries.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/stop-enabling-start-helpinghttps://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 really need eight hours of sleep each night to thrive? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu breaks down the eight-hour sleep rule and offers three ways to find the best sleep for you.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/sleep-needhttps://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.

Every human feels inadequate sometimes. Whether the whispers of “You’re not good enough” come from someone in your life or from inside your own head, these seven tips will help you feel more self-assured.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/how-to-stop-feeling-inadequatehttps://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 dissociate? Probably. Is that a problem? It depends. Here’s how to tell, and three tips to help you stay rooted in the here and now.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/are-you-dissociatinghttps://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.

You may believe that anger is something to be suppressed, but science and psychology tell a different story. Feeling anger is not only acceptable, but it can be a motivating force for good.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/anger-is-okayhttps://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 it better to be rational or emotional? Psychologists (and Albert Einstein) believe that true wisdom requires you to tap into both. Discover how your wise mind integrates emotion and reason, and learn how to activate it in your daily life. 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/wise-mindhttps://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 goals are points on a map, values are the North Star that guides you and gives your life meaning. Learn the values that drive you, and make a plan to act on them, using these four steps.Read the transcript.Check out all of 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/meaningful-life-valueshttps://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.

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that makes you question your sanity. Have you experienced these five examples of gaslighting behavior? Here's how to respond.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/signs-of-gaslightinghttps://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.

Think positive! Just get over it! Avoid toxic negativity! Can we really manipulate our emotions like that? Harvard psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Susan David explains emotional agility, a revolutionary way of approaching difficult emotions.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/emotional-agilityhttps://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 find yourself frantically scrolling through your to-do list thinking, "What next?" When you're overwhelmed, your brain blows a fuse. Savvy Psychologist offers eight simple tips to help you reset your mental circuit breaker.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/overwhelmed-8-remedieshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mix profound sadness, shock, and anger with relief, fear, guilt, and any number of other emotions, and you have the difficult and messy experience of grief. Here are nine important things to know about navigating loss.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/how-to-handle-grief-and-losshttps://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.

Quarantined at home? Sleep starting to go off-track? Learn how to sleep well during prolonged isolation from professionals who would know first hand—astronauts.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://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/sleep-astronauthttps://quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Falling, being chased, teeth falling out … nightmares can seriously ruin a good night’s sleep. Savvy Psychologist shares five easy ways to beat nightmares and reclaim a good night's rest.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/overcome-nightmareshttps://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.

Infertility can be heartbreaking, isolating, and demoralizing. Mighty Mommy’s Cheryl Butler shares compassionate insights and practical tips from her five-year infertility journey. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/coping-with-infertility | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you struggle in intimate relationships, you may have an insecure attachment style. The good news is that you can overcome it with openness, hard work, and support. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/overcome-insecure-attachment | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intimacy. Jealousy. Commitment. Sexual fulfillment. Here's how all these important pieces of close relationships are affected by your attachment style. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/4-ways-attachment-style | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The daily onslaught of coronavirus information can be overwhelming. Dr. Jade Wu offers four sage tips for staying calm and protecting your mental health during the crisis.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/coronavirushttps://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.

Your attachment style is formed early in life, and now it affects your adult relationships. Do you see yourself in one of these attachment style profiles? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/relationships/dating/your-attachment-style | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is mindfulness helpful for women and their partners during childbirth? We talk with neuroscientist Emiliana Simon-Thomas from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center about the transformative practice of mindful body scan meditation. Read the transcript here.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows here.And join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links below: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/mindfulness-childbirth-emiliana-simon-thomashttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://www.twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep hygiene is so bad at treating insomnia that it's used as the placebo in clinical sleep trials. Before you buy darker blackout curtains, try these expert tips. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/sleep-hygiene-insomnia | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emotional reasoning, catastrophizing, and "shoulds" can keep you stuck and unhappy. There's a reason these common mental snares are called "thinking traps!" TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/thinking-traps-part-2 | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your clever brain can work overtime building worst-case scenarios. Here's how to recognize and avoid common thinking traps so you don't get stuck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love hormone” for good reason. Here are some cool facts about this amazing hormone and ways to help your brain to release more of it. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/oxytocin | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejection stings for everyone, but for highly rejection-sensitive people, it can be a real showstopper. Here are five things you may not know. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/rejection-sensitivity-facts | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do when you're faced with a big decision? Whether you’re considering a career change, contemplating the future of your relationship, or otherwise about to take a leap, know that you can trust yourself. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/make-good-decisions | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Family estrangement is painful and isolating. What are the reasons that family members cut each other off? How can we cope with or prevent broken family ties? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/family-estrangement | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing the perennial cycle of setting goals, getting pumped, and then falling off the wagon? These four hacks that will help you rock your goals instead of abandoning them. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/psychology-hacks-goals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t have time to meditate every day? Here are 3 mini mindfulness exercises you can do in five minutes or even five seconds. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/mindfulness-without-meditating | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you sacrifice one person to save five? What if you had to cause harm with your own hands? Your answer may depend on the emotions you're feeling. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/emotions-morals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some psychological disorders fly under the radar, but they're no less real for the people who suffer from them. Here are three anxiety-related disorders you may not have heard of.TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/anxiety-related-disorders | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes our minds just won’t turn off when it's time for bed. Here are five ways to work with, instead of against, your busy brain and get some sleep.TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/quiet-mind-sleep | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoarding disorder is a real experience that goes beyond the sensational scenes on TV shows like Hoarders. What are the risks associated with hoarding, and how can you help a loved one with this disorder? Savvy Psychologist chatted with hoarding expert Elaine Birchall to find out more.TRANSCRIPT AND LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mens-health/hoarding-disorderCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsJOIN THE CONVERSATIONOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullying is not new, but the Internet has raised this dangerous game to a new level. Why is cyberbullying so insidious, and how can you cope with it?TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/prevention/cyberbullyingCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsJOIN THE CONVERSATIONOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is hypnosis for real or just a lot of hocus pocus? Here's a detailed look at the science behind how hypnosis works, and what it can (and can't) do.TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/does-hypnosis-workCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsJOIN THE CONVERSATIONOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anger, despair, sadness—strong feelings can be hard to cope with. When your mind's a hot mess, your body holds the key to taming your emotional crisis.TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/emotional-crisisCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsJOIN THE CONVERSATIONOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helping someone with anxiety is surprisingly tricky, even if you have the best of intentions. Here are four things to avoid saying or doing if you want to be a supportive friend.TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/never-say-anxietyCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsJOIN THE CONVERSATIONOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Complex childhood trauma is insidious and lingers in the body and mind. Here are three little-known long-term consequences.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/3-symptoms-childhood-traumaCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.