

Savvy Psychologist
QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 4, 2022 • 20min
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado on Climbing Out of Rock Bottom
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Jan 21, 2022 • 20min
How to Hold a Grudge with Nora McInerny
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Jan 14, 2022 • 13min
The 4 Components of Body Image
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Jan 8, 2022 • 10min
Be SMART about New Year's Resolutions
'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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Dec 31, 2021 • 18min
Are New Year's Resolutions Good For You?
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/SavvyPsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Dec 18, 2021 • 16min
18 Beliefs That Are Ruining Your Life (Part 2)
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Dec 9, 2021 • 11min
18 Beliefs That Are Ruining Your Life (Part 1)
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Dec 3, 2021 • 12min
GIVE More to Your Relationships with Effective Communication
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Nov 26, 2021 • 11min
8 Myths About Therapy, Busted
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

Nov 19, 2021 • 10min
4 Tips For Navigating Thanksgiving and COVID-19
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/podcasts
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych