Savvy Psychologist

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.

Is the office chatterbox driving you to distraction? It's possible to set boundaries and stick to them without being awkward or rude.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/tune-out-office-chatterboxCheck 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.

Depression may be a mental illness, but your body feels it, too—in your gut, under your skin, and even through your eyes.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/depression-affects-bodyCheck 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.

Does social media use negatively affect mental health? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu breaks down the research on how social media is—and isn't—related to depression.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/social-media-depressionCheck 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.

One-third of college freshmen report experiencing mental health problems. Here's how to take some pressure off so you can not only survive but thrive in college.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/college-mental-healthCheck 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.

Someone you love is wrestling with suicidal thoughts. What do you do? Dr. Jade Wu's frank and empathetic advice will guide you.Read the full transcript atCheck 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.

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is all the rage lately. Is it real? Is there something special about people who have it? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu explores the science behind this fascinating new phenomenon and provides tips for trying it yourself.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/is-asmr-realCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: https://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.

Have you been told that you’re a good listener? Or is this something you’d like to work on? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu shares therapists’ top 4 secrets to great listening that will make you a better friend.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/relationships/friendships/secrets-good-listenerCheck 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.

Living as a night owl in a lark's world could be damaging your health. Here are three tips (backed by science) for thriving among the day dwellers.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/night-owl-survivalCheck 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.

Are you assertive? Or do you hold your tongue because you don’t want to seem “pushy” or “dramatic?” Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu talks about what assertiveness is (and isn’t), and offers a fool-proof formula for asserting yourself while maintaining relationships.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/how-assertivehttps://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.

Ta-da! At long last, meet your new Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Jade Wu, and say farewell to your founding host, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen. This week, the two hosts exchange thoughts on the biggest challenges and best-kept secrets in psychology today (and throw in their thoughts on pizza and chickens). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dun-dun-dun-DUN! After 5 years, 250 episodes, 14 million downloads, one book, and lots of corny jokes, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen presents her top 5 takeaways from researching, writing, and hosting the show.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/top-5-psychology-takeawaysCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can love last? Or does love inevitably settle in, hang around in a stained t-shirt, and get a little too comfortable? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen looks at the many permutations of love, including everlasting love, which, it turns out, doesn’t just happen in fairytales. Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/can-love-actually-lastCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ta-da! It’s episode 250! In celebration, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers a deep dive into the science behind three of our most common truisms. Also, be sure to listen to the end for an important announcement!Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/science-behind-truismsCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you hate apologies that are mostly just defensive arguing? I’m sorry you feel that way. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains why so many people are resistant to apologizing and offers 5 ways to give a heartfelt (and effective!) apology.Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/why-people-never-apologizeCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s summer! Time for beach trips and mountain escapes, most of which involve the great open road. But for many of us, heading out on the highway feels like an ordeal, not an escape. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers fear of driving and how to kick it to the curb. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28Norer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen dives into the history of the opioid abuse epidemic and asks former addict turned podcast host and behavior coach Eric Zimmer for his most vital advice on addiction recovery.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/quit-opioids-conversationCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perseverance, especially in the face of adversity, is praised so highly and so often that sometimes we forget there’s another option. This week, by request from listener Sari in Melbourne, Australia, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reminds us that sometimes it’s best to throw in the towel. Plus, how not to feel like a failure when you call it quits.Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2djJ70EFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little perfectionism can get you a long way, but too much holds you back like a 300-pound bouncer trying to break up a bar fight. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers 5 ways to challenge the mindset of perfectionism.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/challenge-perfectionismCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worrying doesn't prevent things from happening, it just means you suffer twice if they do. Here are three strategies to help you stop worrying.Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/stop-worryingCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/beat-performance-anxietyCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGISTOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologistOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychDownload free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.comOrder Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Depression is like a salad. Just like dishes as varied as tuna nicoise, egg salad, and molded Jell-O studded with canned fruit cocktail are all legit salads, the hundreds of possible symptom profiles of depression are all legit depression. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers 5 of the most common faces of depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.