With the Summer months approaching and the return of beach season, we're re-posting a special episode originally released just after the New Year. In this episode, the Monica looks at the 4 components of body image, and how we can change our mi

Common cognitive fallacies (Part 2)

10 days ago 17m 1s

What are the common cognitive biases that lead to problems for us?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] Sav

Common cognitive fallacies (Part 1)

17 days ago 14m 33s

Are your parents to blame for your development?

24 days ago 19m 11s

8 developmental stages to set you up for life.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] Savvy Psychologist on F

Emotional numbness

May 1st, 2024 14m 36s

Are you emotionally numb? Here are some of the signs and coping strategies.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected]

Understanding "Specific Phobias"

Apr 24th, 2024 15m 49s

Are you having a normal reaction or is it a phobia? Today I define what phobias are and outline some strategies to combat them.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health ques

Tips for combatting emotional and cognitive patterns (EMS Part 2)

Apr 17th, 2024 13m 11s

Part 2 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] Savvy Psych

18 Beliefs that may be ruining your life (EMS Part 1)

Apr 10th, 2024 18m 56s

Part 1 of our episode on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] Savvy Psy

The many types of “boredom” and what to do about them

Apr 3rd, 2024 14m 12s

In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson unpacks the different types of boredom, from the relaxed detachment of indifferent boredom to the restless uncertainty of calibrating boredom.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript i

The facts of narcissistic personality disorder

Mar 27th, 2024 13m 30s

Narcissistic personality disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here’s why not every jerk you come across can be called a narcissist.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available a

The facts of bipolar disorder

Mar 20th, 2024 12m 59s

Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how bipolar disorder works.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health

Why being too independent can actually be a problem

Mar 13th, 2024 10m 29s

Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected]

Being tidy is not the same as having OCD

Mar 6th, 2024 7m 55s

OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psy

How to win at the "what if" game

Feb 28th, 2024 10m 15s

Are you sick of getting stuck in the what-ifs? When your brain goes to every possible scenario there are ways to pull out of it. Here are the ways to stop the what if game. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is ava

Dealing with political anxiety

Feb 21st, 2024 16m 50s

As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a men

Coping with rejection in romantic relationships

Feb 14th, 2024 15m 9s

How to cope with rejection and a few benefits of doing the hard work.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected]

Finding meaning in life despite suffering

Feb 9th, 2024 16m 17s

How to find meaning despite not having perfect circumstances.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] Savvy Ps

How to EMPOWER yourself against emotional triggers

Feb 2nd, 2024 14m 16s

There are so many things happening in the world that are potentially triggering for folks. On this episode of the Savvy Psychologist you will learn how to handle your emotional triggers through a useful acronym that will EMPOWER you to cope in

Overcoming the pitfalls of "Build Mastery"

Jan 26th, 2024 11m 40s

A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] Savvy

Using the "Build Mastery" skill to reach a better you

Jan 19th, 2024 9m 7s

How to develop the Build Mastery skill with any task in order to accomplish goals and improve your mental wellbeing.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email

Body image and the impact of social media

Jan 12th, 2024 15m 25s

An overview of BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) and how social media can impact it.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtyti

What is motivation? Plus tips to stay motivated in 2024 and beyond

Jan 5th, 2024 12m 10s

What are the different types of Motivation and what are some tips and strategies for how best to stay motivated?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us

4 ways to invest in your mental health bank

Dec 29th, 2023 11m 42s

Just like your bank account, your mental health fluctuates depending on what you put into it--and what you take out. In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Monica Johnson will teach you how to invest in your personal mental health bank.Savv

5 building blocks of mindfulness

Dec 22nd, 2023 11m 59s

Do you struggle with staying in the present moment? Here are 5 tips for enjoying the here and now!Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologis

“The Loneliness Epidemic” and how to combat it

Dec 15th, 2023 14m 53s

In this episode, we dig into what loneliness really is, how it can impact your mental health, and a few tips on how best to combat it. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental hea