

Savvy Psychologist
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Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride. Dr. Monica Johnson explains the why behind complex emotions, helps you form better relationships, and guides you down the path of self-understanding.
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Oct 11, 2022 • 9min
Meditation: Loving Kindness
In our first Savvy Psychologist Meditation, Dr. Monica Johnson leads you on a loving kindness meditation that allows you to experience compassion, acceptance, and love towards ourselves and others.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Oct 7, 2022 • 10min
How to fight back against communication assassins
Have you found communication assassins lurking around your relationships? Here are four counterattacks to send those assassins back into the shadows.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Related episodes:4 communication assassins that end relationships3 TIPs to Reduce Emotional OverwhelmHave a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

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Sep 30, 2022 • 8min
4 communication assassins that end relationships
Discover the four communication assassins that can ruin relationships: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stone walling.

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Sep 16, 2022 • 12min
6 practical rules for setting boundaries in your relationships
In this follow-up to Boundaries 101, Dr. Monica Johnson goes over six practical rules to follow in establishing boundaries in your relationships.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Dr. Johnson was a guest on the Change Academy podcast, joining host Monica Reinagel to discuss ADHD and behavior change: https://changeacademypodcast.com/adhdHave a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Sep 9, 2022 • 21min
Can a "friends with benefits" relationship last?
This week, we're sharing an episode of another podcast called Curious State that looks into how friends-with-benefits relationships work. Have you ever had a so-called "friends with benefits" relationship? How did that go for you? Did you get what you expected from the relationship, or were you left wanting more?Find more great episodes of Curious State on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening to Savvy Psychologist right now.

Aug 26, 2022 • 10min
9 resources to improve your life (Part 2)
Have you started taking an inventory of your internal and external resources? Here’s part 2 of our list of resources to help improve your life.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Aug 19, 2022 • 13min
9 resources to improve your life (Part 1)
Whether you’re dealing with trauma or the day-to-day grind, these internal and external resources can help.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. 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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Aug 12, 2022 • 10min
3 states of mind that are affecting your life
Do you have moments where you are as cool as a cucumber, some in which you’re as hot as a Carolina Reaper, and others where you feel the calm of a person who finally has their shiitake together? This week, we're going to explore the 3 states of mind and how they affect your life.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.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://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Aug 5, 2022 • 9min
4 ways to hack your brain for happiness
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/

Jul 29, 2022 • 16min
6 ways to be a gender-affirming parent
If you're the parent of a kid who is transgender or non-binary, or you just know a kid who is gender diverse, this episode is full of helpful tips on how to be supportive. If you enjoy this episode, you can get more parenting tips from Project Parenthood, another great podcast here on Quick and Dirty Tips.Subscribe to Project Parenthood:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsYou can read the transcript on Simplecast.